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March 8, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Demand for medium-range product tankers to rise this year
    The richest investors in shipping are buying petrol tankers, anticipating that fuel demand will expand faster than the fleet for the first time in nine years.
  • Surplus of tankers stays at year's high for 2nd week
    A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports remained at this year's highest level for a second consecutive week.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL joins rivals in raising Asia-Europe rates - US$450/TEU from April
  • MOL hikes rate US$150/TEU on Far East to subcontinent from March 15
  • Manila's ICTSI net profit increases 33pc to US$130.5 million in 2011
  • Maersk spreads new layer of boxes to up capacity of SAMMAXer to 8,700 TEU
  • Biggest quay crane in the world to be built at Shanghai Yangshan port
  • Yantai western port area throughput surpasses million-tonne mark
  • ZPMC signs contract with Port of Miami for sale of quayside cranes
  • Sichuan to spend US$715 million to up port capacity to 1.65 million TEU
  • CEVA 2011 profit increases 9.9pc to US$422 million, record sales up 0.7pc
  • US Senate, House bill to quash court ruling against anti-China duties
  • Valencia port chief says cutting transshipment discourages new investment
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port takes delivery of mega box lifting cranes
  • China Southern launches Guangzhou, Qingdao, Los Angeles cargo flights
  • China Postal Airlines to start operating between Shijiazhuang and Seoul
  • Ocean freight threatens as China high-tech plunge hits air cargo trade
  • Victorville's Southern California Logistics Airport seeks world cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Hoyer special containers fly perishable confectionary ingredients to India
    Since mid-February Hoyer, a traditional, independent family enterprise headquartered in Hamburg and one of the world's leading bulk logistics providers, has been using heatable int...
  • Record volumes for Muscat and Salalah airports in January
    Muscat Airport and Salalah Airport in Oman reported a dramatic rise in cargo traffic in January 2012. Muscat noted a 22% rise in the air cargo traffic, taking the tonnage to 9,075 ...
  • Kögel to be pedigree manufacturer of box bodies
    The panel competence centre in Duingen, Lower Saxony (Germany), has been a member of the Kögel group of companies since the end of 2011. Kögel, Europe's third largest manufacturer ...
  • Contargo takes over Wincanton's container activities
    The German transport service provider Contargo has taken over six terminals from Wincanton and purchased shares in another three sites. All of these facilities have been integrated...
  • Crossrail contractor awards major contract to GBRf
    Crossrail tunnelling contractor BFK has awarded GB Railfreight (GBRf) a major contract to move over 1 million t of excavated material from a tunnel portal at Westbourne Park in wes...
  • Zufall Logistics expanding in Germany
    The Zufall Logistics Group, a one-stop German logistics service provider based in Göttingen, recently took over Night Star Express's distribution zone in the Dortmund and Hagen reg...
  • Kuehne + Nagel introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control
    The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the comp...
  • More containers on Hamburg-Poland route
    The port of Hamburg (Germany) noted a substantial increase in the number of containers that it handled for Poland in 2011. This follows a slight decrease in 2010. Boxes on feeder s...
  • Containerships now serving Pori
    Containerships, the Helsinki-based shipping line, is now serving the Finnish port of Pori. Weekly departures are available from Pori to Sodertalje, Klaipeda, Teesport, Sheerness an...
  • DSLV welcomes plans for gigaliners
    The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) welcomes the EU Commission's plans to partially allow longer and heavier trucks (LHVs) on international routes. The DSLV prom...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo to introduce new service from Saigon
    Saudi Airlines Cargo is to launch a new B747 freighter flight from Saigon (Vietnam), on 25 March 2012. In combination with its Hong Kong flights, the service will be operated twice...
  • Scan-Trans appoints new CEO
    The shipping company Scan-Trans Worldwide has appointed a new chief executive officer with immediate effect. After a successful turn-around process, the board of directors selected...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Bollinger holds Fleet Dedication ceremony
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard starts production of SeaRiver Aframax tankers
  • Alcoa gets Navy contract to develop advanced welding techniques for shipbuilding
  • Horizon Lines issues updates on environmental initiatives
  • Bourbon reports 2011 annual results
  • Wärtsilä launches new medium voltage power drive

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Port of Everett processing first full load log ship since 2002
  • Port of Bellingham continues grant program for small cities
  • Horizon Lines taps Rodriguez as Puerto Rico vice president/GM
  • Port of Portland celebrates start of new Hamburg Süd service
  • Port association representatives call for federal support of seaports

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Downturn deters investment in green shipping recycling
    Owners under pressure to scrap for the highest possible price
  • Bridging the Strait
    The fortunes of Algeciras and Tangier Med are closely interwoven
  • CMA CGM reports a $30m loss for 2011
    The shipping line says it will buck the trend and end this year in profit
  • The equipment purchaser's dilemma
    Shipping needs equipment that works perfectly to avoid vessels being declared deficient in a port state control inspection
  • Goldenport hikes dividend after return to annual profit
    UK-listed container vessel and bulker owner increases revenues on larger fleet
  • Firefighting capacity cut to a handful of coastal counties
    Swathes of UK left without cover after Maritime Incident Response Group axed
  • End of MIRG disappoints UK's shipping industry
    Chamber of Shipping wanted to retain cover at key locations
  • Senior firefighter slams decision to axe MIRG
    Retain MIRG, argues Kent fire chief
  • German wing of UniCredit retains shipping team
    Bank still looking for the right deals, Janssen confirms
  • High bunker prices are here to stay
    Structural changes include falling fuel oil yield
  • Shell reports 'boom' in technical failures on chemical tankers
    Oil major blames lack of trained engineers and construction at cut-price shipyards
  • Surge in Asia-Europe spot box rate lifts charter market's mood
    Containership owners hope increased freight will translate into higher prices
  • Box profitability index hits record low
    Danish shipping lender says market outlook is weak in 2012
  • Cruise reform likely before Costa Concordia investigation concludes
    Industry bodies wary of unnecessary regulatory changes
  • Cheaper Indian rail freight could boost iron ore exports
    Move counters national drive to put domestic steel production first
  • LR tanker locked in to low rate for three years
    Formosaproduct Alpine will reportedly earn little more than operating cost
  • Only one UK fire service confirms it will maintain maritime capability
    Scrapping of Maritime Incident Response Group takes effect at end of this month
  • CMA CGM pioneers new-style customer contract
    Innovative approach to index-linked pricing could offer lines and shippers protection against volatility
  • Nuntius joins the Rule B queue against Allied Maritime
    Illinois complaint seeks redress for alleged loss suffered due to overdue ship redelivery in 2009
  • UK standards for armed guards will be in place by end of the year
    International regulation to follow in 2014
  • Shanghai official calls for 'free trade towns'
    Further integration between ports and townships urged to promote urban development
  • Firefighting cuts
    The UK's Maritime Incidents Response Group has had only half a dozen callouts since its inception in 2006, but the point is that MIRG operates by way of an insurance policy
  • New regulations could drive chemical tanker owners out of business
    Soaring compliance costs threaten companies' survival
  • Dockers lock horns with bank
    Occupy protests reach Italy as ship workers seize UniCredit-owned ship
  • Qingdao Port to commission iron ore terminal that can receive valemaxes
    But berth with nominal capacity of 300,000 dwt may operate below capacity
  • Norden profit falls by $157m
    Results for 2011 beat forecast, but Danish shipowner expects 2012 to be more challenging
  • Shanghai port boss forecasts lower box growth
    Chen predicts 3%-5% increase in volumes to as China's economy slows
  • Diamantopoulou to head Greece's development and shipping ministry
    Owners unimpressed as ministry structure remains unresolved
  • Cosco Pacific plans further expansion in Fujian province
    Cosco's Hong Kong-listed unit to own up to 40% of southeast China ports group
  • ReCAAP gets another five years in Singapore
    Anti-piracy information centre seals agreement for hosting headquarters

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Tankers face US headwinds
    THE EIA has lowered its forecast for US liquid fuels demand, weighing the outlook for tanker imports
  • Yangzijiang eyes ship leasing arena
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it is considering entering the ship leasing business with compatriot banks
  • Allied tagged again
    GREEK charterer Allied Maritime has been hit with another US lawsuit, despite its plea to counterparties for forbearance
  • Greek shipping chief named
    ATHENS has named former European commissioner and Socialist politician Anna Diamantopoulou as its new shipping minister, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Bourbon returns to profits
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has swung back to profits during the second half of 2011
  • Panalpina seeks market share in freight sales
    GLOBAL freight forwarder Panalpina today vowed to focus on building market share in freight sales and management after moderate growth in 2011
  • Avast! 'Pirates of Trapani' are angry
    AN OIL tanker has reportedly been seized in Sicily by angry Italian crew members who dubbed themselves 'the Pirates of Trapani'
  • Breaker sales exceed '11's
    OWNERS are selling more vessels for demolition than during this period of last year, a shipping analyst has calculated
  • China's caustic soda exports grow
    CHINA'S caustic soda exports soared to a record of 2M tonnes in 2011, consolidating its status as the world's biggest caustic soda exporter, IHS Chemical reported
  • Drybulk snarls ease again
    DRYBULK port congestion has dropped for the third straight week, as ship day delays in the major coal ports decreased by 10%, while dropping 11.5% in iron ore ports
  • VLCC rates hovering
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are expected to remain even at best this week, with tonnage remaining ample for cargoes to be covered for the last week of March
  • Norden's net profits fall steeply
    DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tanker company, said net profits fell in 2011 to $87.8M, from $244.8M a year earlier
  • Static drybulk rates seen
    HIGH IRON ore inventories and slow coal demand in China mean that drybulk rates are likely to remain static until 2Q2012, RS Platou has predicted
  • Tilbury-Gothenburg container link opened
    THE UK-based unit of French box giant CMA CGM, MacAndrews, has reportedly opened a service linking Tilbury with Sweden's Gothenburg
  • ICTSI profits rise 33%
    PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI's profits for 2011 rose 33% year-on-year to $130.5M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Senate Would Act Quickly on Transport Bill, Boxer Says
    The Senate could pass a transportation bill quickly whenever Senate leaders agree to a package of amendments for debate, Sen....
  • Villaraigosa: Infrastructure Investment is a Must
    Mayors from throughout the U.S. are standing by their call urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation, which would...
  • Maersk to Launch India-East Africa Service
    Maersk Line will launch a container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and East Africa, starting in early...
  • Wilcox Savage Expands Maritime Law Practice
    Industrial law firm Wilcox Savage is expanding its maritime practice in the port city of Norfolk, Va., adding attorneys Christopher...
  • CMA CGM Lost $30 Million in 2011
    CMA CGM swung to a net loss of $30 million in 2011 from a $1.6 billion profit in 2010 but...
  • Panalpina Climbs Back Into the Black
    Panalpina swung to a profit of $139.7 million in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28.6 million as the Swiss...
  • Sourcing Alternatives Challenge China's Dominance
    Manufacturers are looking for lower-cost sourcing locations as China's wages rise well above those in other emerging markets. ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hikes East Asia Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a series of general rate increases on East Asia services, as part of a new rate restoration program....
  • Strike Is Possible, ILA's Daggett Warns
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned of a possible ILA strike if the union can't secure acceptable terms in...
  • Indexed Ocean Contracts Catching On, But Slowly
    Multiyear contracts indexed to freight rates are slowly starting to catch on in global trade lanes as a means of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Panalpina and Ceva improve in 2011
    Panalpina and Ceva improved their financial performance in 2011 despite adverse market conditions, underlining the stability of freight forwarders compared to ocean ...
  • Colombia's river Magdalena to be upgraded
    A significant stretch of the Magdalena river in Colombia is to be upgraded and its navigable channel improved in a bid to improve the movement of goods from the ...
  • ICTSI posts strong results
    International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) strategy of investing in medium size regional ports and cargo-handling facilities is paying off with the ...
  • Investors' angst as Greek deal goes to the wire
    As the 20:00 GMT tomorrow [Thursday] deadline approaches for the terms of the EUR130 billion second bail-out for debt-ravaged Greece to be realised, equity investors ...
  • Auckland sacks its striking dockers
    The industrial action-plagued New Zealand Ports of Auckland has announced that it intends to dismiss its striking dockers and contract the work out, but will give ...
  • INTTRA takes trading of containerised goods into 21st Century
    INTTRA has introduced a multi-carrier and multi-bank electronic Bill of Lading (B/L) service that enables shippers to get paid faster for goods sold under letter ...
  • ILA president goes to war on eve of US longshoremen negotiations
    Labour contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Atlantic and Gulf ports later this month look set to be stormy ...
  • Chassis antitrust immunity slammed by shipper at TPM
    Concerns were raised yesterday at the Long Beach-hosted JOC TPM about the recent antitrust immunity granted to chassis manager Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • CMA CGM in profit pledge
    French liner titan vows to return to the black this year after 2011 ended at a loss.
  • Erria falls deeper into the red
    Copenhagen-listed company battered by writedowns and floundering chemical carrier market.
  • PNSC slated for sell-off
    Pakistan lines up potential privatisation of state owner, but not before halting its monopoly on government business.
  • FOW pens three more
    Norwegian company's Windcarrier unit to pay $4.4m each for three crewboats.
  • Bourbon profit drained
    Higher financial costs push down 2011 earnings at French offshore ship giant, despite revenue rise.
  • MOL tanker targeted
    Gang attacks Japanese-owned vessel on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Aden.
  • Goldenport returns to profit
    Paris Dragnis-led owner overturns 2010 loss as it takes in newbuildings.
  • Dolphin looking for $40m
    Oslo-listed seismic company to tap investors for funds to add a seismic streamer package to a vessel.
  • Blinded by the light
    Sun reflections on water partly blamed for German cargoship and fishing boat colliding off Denmark.
  • Norden to spread its wings
    Both tankers and bulkers on the menu for Danish owner - but it won't be doing banks any favours.
  • ICTSI expanding empire
    Philippines operator buying into container terminal at Karachi in Pakistan as profit rises.
  • They think it's Orlova...
    It is now, as rusting Russian cruiseship heads to breakers following prolonged stay in Canada.
  • Blaze hits Philippines ferry
    All passengers accounted for after Cebu Ferry 1 catches fire off Batangas.
  • Norden nails Q4 bets
    Danish owner trumps forecasts in the fourth quarter but braces for lower 2012 numbers.
  • Yuexin yokes huge order
    Chinese shipyard wins deal to build 10 anchor-handlers for Marten of Singapore, plus 10 options.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • CMA CGM reports 2011 loss, predicts turnaround
  • FMC reviews 27 OTI license applications
  • Very big ships entering transpacific
  • Maersk suspends Europe-India ICON loop
  • U.S. wants end to India's poultry trade ban
  • Ex-Im Bank sets up in 4 U.S. cities
  • DHL recycles electronics in Australia
  • Indexed freight swaps now hedge backhauls
  • Report: U.S. recycling legislation violates trade law
  • SaaS-based supply chain management sees growth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • New medium-voltage power drive launched
    Drive is able to offer medium voltage solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating costs.
  • Horizon Lines' green initiatives see financial and environmental rewards
    Company has reduced fleet fuel consumption by 3.5 percent and cut emissions by an estimated 231,000 tonnes.
  • Sustainability goes 'hand in hand' with commercial success
    Asia takes up the banner of sustainability, says Jonathon Porritt.
  • Uncertainty 'most significant' barrier to uptake of GHG reduction solutions
    EU study underway to analyse market barriers that prevent uptake of cost effective abatement opportunities and how to surmount them.
  • CMA CGM back in the red
    'Bunker prices soared 34% over the year,' says container shipping group.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Prices falling in South Africa.
  • European market softened
    Rotterdam prices barely move.
  • Container sector 'facing new phase of consolidation'
    'Container industry will shrink to seven to 10 carriers by 2020.'
  • Indian Shipping Corp. expected to hedge bunker purchases
    Bunker costs made up 34% of its total expenditure in the final three months of 2011.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian ports
    Players report 'above average' demand.
  • Green Award certified ships offered discount on oil recovery system
    Offer made after French firm joined Bureau Green Award as an incentive provider.
  • German firm offers ultrasonic desulphuriser for fuels
    Hielscher ultrasonic systems 'able to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.'
  • Shipping industry to 'move towards' using LNG as bunkers
    Gazprom to discuss the subject at a joint seminar next month.
  • Brightoil: Volumes Clarification
    Sales volumes for H2 were 6.6 million metric tonnes.
  • WFS declares quarterly cash dividend
    Dividend stable even as the company posted 'record' earnings for full year 2011.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
- 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
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