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June 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Eurogate flies the flag in China at the "German Ports" stand
  • The ports Le Havre, Rouen and Paris to participate in TL China 2012
  • Guangzhou Port Group's April throughput exceeds target
  • Shanghai seeks rise in container traffic in new first five-year plan
  • Logwin celebrates two decades of doing business in China
  • Le Harve clinches Best Seaport in Europe award for the second year
  • Turkey's Arkas/EMES unveils Black Sea-Turkey-Morocco loop
  • 2Go Group forecasts EBITDA of US$50 million in 2012
  • Containership carries dead whale on its bulb to Rotterdam port
  • Uncertainty surrounds future of arrested box vessel in Halifax
  • Lion City roars at AFSCA by capturing top industry awards
  • Chinese express company launches domestic all-cargo flight services
  • China's April air freight volume down 6.9 per cent in April
  • Emirates SkyCargo to boost US-UAE trade with new service
  • Panalpina first Boeing 747-8F takes to skies
  • UPS takes delivery of 50th Boeing 767-300 freighter
  • Canada and US work together for cargo security

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • CMA CGM's volumes, revenue up in Q1 2012
  • Shipping professionals gather to network, socialise & learn at SPNM's 3rd event
  • Adani Hazira Container Terminal to be commissioned on August 1
  • JNPT observes World Environment Day
  • Sri Lanka to convert Hambantota port into vehicle transhipment hub
  • Mumbai Customs issues new CHA licences after more than two decades
  • Govt proposes single-window clearance for exporters
  • Prime Minister approves infrastructure targets for 2012-13

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Hansa Treuhand's owner expects 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012
    The owner of the Hamburg (Germany)-based Hansa Treuhand Group, Hermann Ebel, told the local press that he expects some 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012, after only 49 u...
  • Opening date of new JadeWeserPort still uncertain
    The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is be...
  • BNSF spending in California to maintain and expand rail capacity
    BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 120 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvemen...
  • Switzerland's Stadler Rail building rack and pinion locomotives for MRS Logística in Brazil
    The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail is building seven rack-and-pinion locomotives for the Brazilian cargo company MRS Logística SA. The order is worth about CHF 60 mi...
  • Pema continuing to break records
    After two record-breaking years in 2010 and 2011, Pema, one of Europe's largest manufacturer-independent commercial vehicles lessor, is continuing to chalk up successes and was abl...
  • New chairman for VDI load securing committee
    Ralf Ober, an authorised signatory of the road transport federation Westfalen-Lippe eG, has been elected as the new chairman of the Association of German Engineers' committee of ex...
  • Global road freight transportation services industry to hit USD 2,021 billion in 2017
    The global road freight transportation services industry experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue that momentum to reach approximately USD 2,021...
  • Iata applauds historic US-EU cargo security agreement
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) applauded the recent agreement between the European Commission (EC) and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The ...
  • "Green" Solar Impulse aircraft leaves Europe and lands in Africa
    Under the patronage of Morocco's King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Bors...
  • Delta Air Lines invests in Grupo Aeroméxico
    Grupo Aeroméxico has received USD 65 million from Atlanta GA (USA)-based Delta Air Lines Inc, as part of the latter's investment in Mexico's flagship carrier's capital stock. Delt...
  • Silver jubilee for boss of Hertzog & Partner
    Elmar Zitz, managing partner of Hamburg (Germany)-based Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH, celebrated 25 years of service to his company on 1 June. The trained ...
  • Karl Dischinger providing logistics services for Prodinger OHG
    Prodinger OHG, Germany's leading wholesaler for transport packaging, transport technology and industrial hygiene products, is investing EUR 9.5 million in a new warehouse in Herbol...
  • Ceva Logistics opens new vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines
    The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has phased in its multi-user vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines. The state-of-the-art complex is located at Sta Clara...
  • Globe Express Services opens new locations in Bangladesh
    Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES), one of the world's top 100 global logistics providers, has added two fully licensed corporate locations in Bangladesh. One is in Dhaka,...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Penguin Shipyard delivers first Flex-38 green crewboat
  • Harvey Gulf buys Bee Mar vessels and assets
  • BAE Systems starts construction of trailing suction hopper...
  • BV to stop providing services to Iranian ships
  • $440 million nuclear sub fire "started in shipyard vacuum...
  • Matson separation from Alexander & Baldwin on track for...
  • Castrol Marine launches 80 BN cylinder oil
  • Drydocks World Nanindah launches Hallin Marine compact...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Port of Coos Bay seeking rail rehabilitation project bids
  • Long Beach Port Board Authority honors K Line for speed reduction
  • Seattle waterfront prepares for Classic Weekend activities
  • Yang Ming expanding scope of AWE3 service
  • Union following progress of reforms to TWIC program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Giving up the goods
    Recent ruling has set a precedent in which a carrier can enforce a lien over a shipper's goods if there are outstanding invoices
  • Brazil drives Latin America's LPG demand growth
    Country invests in infrastructure to host 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympics
  • Oil companies snap up drillships for ultra-deepwater exploration
    Seadrill and Maersk Tankers ride a boom in demand
  • Tug-of-war for Mozambique's gas riches
    Shell and PTT raise bids to buy small East African gas explorer that has stake in Rovuma field
  • Cexim bank set to expand new shipping loans
    Posidonia 2012 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Export credit bank prepared to tap $6bn pot as China sees its yard orders dry up
  • Weak Med trades hit Asia-Europe box volumes
    Industry figures show April drop
  • Wainio quits Port of Tampa
    Resignation took the board by surprise, says chairman
  • OSG stands by Morten Arntzen compensation package
    Proxy advisers cited irrelevant competitors in reaching negative conclusions, shareholders are told ahead of AGM
  • Qatar takes heart from rising Asian LNG demand
    Importers continue to turn away from higher-polluting coal
  • Crunch-time for shipping as small owners struggle with finance
    As restructurings expire, many players have limited access to alternative funds
  • Asia must tackle its yard glut to persuade banks to lend to shipping
    Posidonia 2012: losing excess capacity will restrict fleet growth and support recovery
  • Greece urged to act on cruise line demands
    Posidonia 2012: A bonanza awaits, but companies can easily be scared off by inappropriate policies, says European Cruise Council
  • Record scrapping forecast for bulkers
    Up to 58m dwt of the dry bulk fleet could be scrapped this year
  • Dolphin secures $1.5bn loan to help finance new drillship
    All eyes are on East African gas bounty, while Arctic presents challenges for drillships
  • Experts split over money's role in non-compliance with green regime
    Posidonia 2012: Is shipowners' reluctance to comply with new regulations driven by financial motivation, technical problems or just a lack of understanding?
  • Ignorance and poor paperwork blamed for bulk of US prosecutions
    Posidonia 2012: Shipowners urged to sharpen their awareness of environmental requirements
  • Danube states sign pledge to keep the river's trade flowing
    European Commission brings together ministers to avoid a repeat of last autumn's disruption
  • Shipping must shake its apathy over environmental regulation
    Posidonia 2012: Study needs input to reveal the true cost of compliance to shipowners
  • Coscol eyes 8% annual volume growth
    Fleet expansion and emerging-market demand support multipurpose vessel unit
  • Don't believe the hype
    There is no such thing as a green ship
  • Drydocks World unveils new subsea support vessel
    Hallin Marine model designed by STX Canada Marine
  • Boom forecast for Chinese corn imports
    China's voracious appetite for grain will feed demand for dry bulk carriers
  • US bill retains clause to scan all containers at port of origin
    Contentious provision takes effect next month
  • Whatever happened to the US driving season?
    Expected seasonal boost crashes and burns, dashing MR tanker owners' prospects
  • Russia and South Korea to collaborate on class
    Societies to explore polar routes and share human resources and expertise
  • Fixed cargo sizes limit innovative tanker design
    Posidonia 2012: Hatzigrigoris urges sector to unite to plan future fuel efficiency
  • Vale says valemaxes can benefit Chinese steel plants
    Brazilian miner launches fresh lobbying effort to gain access into China
  • Europe's banking crisis could help shipping, says Ted Petropoulos
    Greece's best-known ship finance guru shares his insights into the market
  • Nicaragua Canal
    An old idea has resurfaced, and why not?
  • MISC denies plan to sell NCB Port Holdings stake
    Chief executive quashes speculative reports of sale of terminal interest

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Perils seen in yard glut
    THE BIGGEST danger in the newbuilding sector is excess yard capacity, creating fleet oversupply, not the scarcity of lending, Posidonia delegates heard this afternoon
  • India to add port capacity
    INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has chalked out Delhi's plans for ports, roads and other infrastructure for the coming financial year
  • ESL imposes congestion surcharge at Chennai
    SEVERE congestion at Chennai's port caused by a three-day truck strike has led a shipping line to impose a freight surcharge
  • Cruise berthing changes urged
    GREECE'S egalitarian policy on port berths hinders the cruise sector, the Posidonia shipping conference was told today
  • Algeria to expand gas export capacity
    ALGERIA said today it hopes to raise natural gas export capacity to 90Bn m³ per year by 2015, from the current 60Bn m³/y
  • Blowing froth off cappuccino bunker report
    FURTHER R&D is needed to understand the "cappuccino" effect on bunkering, according to Germanisher Lloyd VP Alam Khorshed
  • China's coal demand heating up
    CHINA'S steam coal demand is likely to build in the next few weeks as temperatures rise sharply for summer, a drybulk consultancy has predicted
  • Dolphin gains $1.5Bn credit facility
    DOLPHIN International, the listed drill ship and rig operator controlled by Norway's Fred Olsen Energy, has signed a five-year credit facility accord for up to $1.5Bn
  • Korea Register allies with Russians
    THE KOREAN Register of Shipping told Fairplay today it is forming an alliance with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
  • Partners to develop gas fields
    SANTOS today signed an agreement with South Korean conglomerate SK Group and ConocoPhillips to develop the Caldita and Barossa gas fields in the Timor Sea
  • India seen as new LNG 'tiger'
    IF CHINA develops its shale gas resources much earlier than analysts predict, India could become Asia's most important LNG market, a conference in Malaysia was told today
  • Japan to step even harder on the gas
    JAPAN today predicted a big jump in LNG demand, with little short-term prospect of restarting its nuclear industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Woodward Succeeds Fraser as Horizon Lines' CEO
    Sam Woodward was named president and CEO of domestic ocean carrier Horizon Lines, succeeding Stephen H. Fraser, who served as...
  • Stevedore Says It's Not Taking ILA Work
    A stevedoring company that plans to use workers from the Operating Engineers union to load military ammunition at Charleston said...
  • APL Terminal Project Gets Green Light in LA
    The Los Angeles Harbor Commission certified the final environmental impact report and approved the proposed expansion of the APL terminal...
  • LA Port Budget Includes $285 Million for Expansion
    The Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a 2012-13 fiscal year budget that includes projected capital expenditures of $285.7 million for...
  • John Arwood, Former TFL President, Dies at 80
    John R. Arwood, who served as president and CEO of Trans Freight Lines and chairman of Kirk Line during a...
  • Tampa Port Chief Wainio Resigns
    Richard Wainio, director and chief executive of the Tampa Port Authority, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, saying he wants to leave...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Fifth Straight Week
    Average spot prices on the Asia-Europe trade slipped again this week for the fifth week in a row, reflecting the...
  • Matson Completes Post-Separation Financing
    Matson Navigation Co. has entered a series of debt financing agreements as part of a previously announced plan to separate...
  • Shell, TA Sign Natural Gas Pact
    Energy giant Shell Oil and truck stop chain TravelCenters of America agreed to build and operate a nationwide natural gas...
  • ILA, ILWU Consider Alliance Against Non-Union Forces
    The nation's two dock worker unions may take the lead in forming a maritime labor alliance to protect their jurisdiction...
  • US Marines' Plan to Use Non-ILA Labor Upsets Union
    The International Longshoremen's Association may have to take on the U.S. Marines to protect its jurisdiction in the Southeast. ...
  • April Air Cargo Volumes Off 4.4 Percent Year-Over-Year
    Global air freight volumes in April declined 4.4 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International. ...
  • Freight Rates Are Again Profitable, Moller-Maersk's Andersen Says
    Container freight rates are profitable again and could rise further if trade picks up over the summer, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO...
  • Neptune Orient Lines Names Wong South Asia President
    Neptune Orient Lines promoted Jason Wong to the position of regional president for South Asia. Wong, who...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Slumps 8.8 Percent
    Air France-KLM's cargo traffic slumped 8.8 percent in May from a year ago, driven by a double digit decline in...
  • Maersk to Hike Rates on Major Trades
    Maersk Line plans to apply a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • ESL adds Chennai trade surcharge
    Chronic congestion at the Bay of Bengal port of Chennai is causing problems for several carriers with Hong Kong-managed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) imposing an ...
  • Yangtze River cargo on the rise
    Container cargo levels are still growing at a modest rate along the Yangtze River Delta in China according to the latest statistics published by the Yangtze ...
  • Mixed blessings in Euro-Latin American trades
    Figures recently published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics reveal a very mixed picture in the Europe-South and Central America trades, with northbound cargo ...
  • Asia-Europe cargo volumes still down in April
    The latest information from the ocean carrier portal Container Trades Statistics reveals that exports from Asia to Europe remain in the doldrums. In April the 1.14 ...
  • Global Container Terminals to rival Virginia Port with new tech launch
    Competition is hotting up among US east coast ports in efforts to be ready to handle the larger size vessels that will be abale to transit the wider Panama ...
  • Interest in Manta port concession grows
    Within a month of the Manta Port Authority issuing its tender for the development and operations of a new multipurpose cargo-handling facility, some 10 companies ...
  • Ocean carriers woes multiply
    All-in spot freight rates quoted to forwarders in Shanghai for cargo exports to Europe and the US fell marginally again up to Friday June 1, 2012, according to ...
  • CMA CGM still in financial trouble
    As with most other major ocean carriers, CMA CGM continued to haemorrhage serious money in Q1 12. It lost USD248 million on the bottom line, on top of Q4 11's deficit ...
  • Transport and logistics sectors lead the way in Dubai
    The supply chain and freight transport logistics sectors are expected to post continuing growth over the next one to two years in Dubai with a leading recruitment ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • CIT targets tombstones
    US banking giant's leveraged finance division ready to storm the market in a bid to fill gap carved by retreating rivals.
  • Harvey pounces on PSVs
    Offshore owner coughs up nearly $300m to takeover ten-vessel platform-supply fleet of US compatriot BeeMar.
  • YSPNY enters adolescence
    Campaign to become Manhattan's go-to group for shipping youngsters gains traction as fundraiser takes shape.
  • Matson's marathon
    US containership operator says A&B divorce may be sealed by the end of this month following massive debt overhaul.
  • Trai Thien USA hints at delays
    Vietnamese mini-bulker owner still searching for $42m from investors to fund newbuilding sextet.
  • Avance bags VLGC brace
    Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping division takes a couple of vessels from John Angelicoussis as Greek owner exits the LPG market.
  • Vroon adds quartet
    Dutch group's MPI unit returns to UK yard South Boats for wind-farm transfer vessels.
  • OSS may get more cash
    Denmark applies for more EU funds to support second and third wave of redundancies at AP Moller-Maersk-owned yard.
  • Greek ferry grounds
    Passengers evacuated from Flying Dolphin XIX following incident on Thursday morning.
  • KDM Shipping plots IPO
    Ukrainian cargoship owner wants to double its fleet with the proceeds from listing in Warsaw.
  • ICAP raises Japanese flag
    Broker notes potential restart of two reactors may curb further rises in imports, dampening demand.
  • Thenamaris off the bench
    Greek owner buys its second tanker in as many weeks having sat out of the S&P game for a year.
  • Blueseed eyes Silicon Sea
    New cruiseship venture aims to woo tech boffins denied US work visas by anchoring 12 miles off California.
  • MMHE unveils grand plans
    MISC offshoot well placed to build orderbook as it plans $600m yard investment but denies port sell off.
  • Shanghai volumes on the rise
    The world's largest container port saw volumes grow by nearly 3% to second highest level in a year.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • FedEx SupplyChain invests in technology
  • VistaLogix picks Skinner for president
  • Great Lakes shippers' 'light loading' plight
    It's estimated the U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessel fleet loses more than 8,100 tons of cargo for each one-inch reduction in loaded draft, forcing many vessel operators to shrink their carrying loads.
  • FMC: Complaints about personal goods to Brazil spike
  • FMC revises NRA rules
    The final rule to revise regulations for negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs) will eliminate some recordkeeping requirements to make them less burdensome for NVOs, the agency says.
  • Longshoremen highlight disputes with other unions
    Disputes over jurisdiction with other unions and vexation with the AFL-CIO are being highlighted this week by leaders of the two major unions for U.S. longshoremen...
  • House panel advances port security legislation
    The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts toenhance risk-based supply chain security programs.
  • Chinese shoes found with lead contamination
    Agency investigators seized from a Seattle-area distributor a shipment of children's shoes from China that contained three times the legal limit of lead, and ordered them to be destroyed.
  • Maersk kills Spondylus WCSA loop
  • NY/NJ port authority takes tenant's security deposit
  • Shipco starts Dominican Republic-to-Miami service
  • P&G chief to chair U.S.-China Business Council
  • IFAI names Hennessy president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2012
  • Falling bunker costs raise cruise operator estimates
    'If bunker fuel behaves itself, then it is likely that investor interest will recover and that CCL and RCL could trade to our $36 price target for both companies.'
  • Fujairah bucks firming trend
    South Africa sees prices climb.
  • European prices following 'firming trend'
    WTI crude oil futures were showing losses in trading on Thursday
  • US votes could delay development of biofuels
    'Oil industry is trying to undermine a potential competitor,'says US Agriculture Secretary.
  • Higher BN lube available from Castrol's main hubs
    'Cyltech brand now spans the 40-80 BN range,' says lube supplier.
  • Maersk to impose bunker surcharges in tanker sector
    'Worldscale rates have not risen nearly as much as bunker costs,' says chief executive.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore
    Western arbitrage arrivals to slacken in the weeks ahead.
  • AADA to lower bunker surcharges in July
    Decision follows the recent decrease in bunker prices in Hong Kong and South Korea.
  • Bunker prices climbing in key Asian ports
    Good supplies of bunker fuel in major Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Coscon advises bunker adjustment factor for international trades
    BAFs to affect trades in the Far East, Indian sub-continent, Europe, Mediterranean, USA and Canada.
  • O.W. Bunker expands operations in Lithuania
    Relocates 2,800 dwt Oxana bunker barge to Port of Klaipeda.
  • Chimbusco's Qingdao branch gets safety award
    Firm's Qingdao branch to be given 'favorable treatment' by marine authorities due to award.
  • China fuel oil stocks rise 4.7% on-week
    Increase partly due to higher imports from bonded bunker traders in East China.
  • Japanese refineries to lower bunker output in June
    Itochu Enex's exit did not 'severely affect' supplies of bonded bunkers, local traders say.
  • Fujairah terminal starts second phase of construction
    Phase two will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2013, says Socar.
  • CMA CGM confident despite Q1 loss
    Firm stated it had returned to break even in April as rates per container recovered and bunker prices fell.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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.
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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