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February 9, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consultancy FutureShip in S'pore debut
    With ship owners and operators in cost-reduction mode, classification society Germanischer Lloyd has opened its maritime consultancy arm in Singapore, to help them cope with their biggest headache: energy costs.
  • Ship operator pays Glencore to lease vessel
    A surplus of ships, economic turmoil and higher bunker fuel prices have battered earnings prospects for the dry bulk freight market.
  • US refinery cuts to boost tanker rates
    The deepest US and European oil refinery cuts in as much as three decades may mean record fuel shipments from Asia this year, driving rates for vessels hauling petrol and diesel fuel to the highest since 2008.
  • Baltic index climbs as ships idle

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises US$300 per TEU for north/east Asia-Australia loops March 15
  • AADA hikes bunker surcharge to US$675/TEU, $1,350/FEU from March 10
  • MSC raises Far East to Australia rates by US$300/TEU on March 15
  • Emirates Shipping hikes rates progressively on Intra-Asia, Africa trades
  • Zim increases rate US$750/TEU for India-Europe services from March 1
  • Hyundai suffers US$327 million loss, revenue falls 10pc to $6.4 billion
  • Windy Felixstowe to be blown away by London Gateway, says LG tout
  • Battle for control of Canadian Pacific breaks out at 'town hall meeting'
  • Port of Krishnapatnam dredging makes it deepest harbour in India
  • Port of Gothenburg 2011 container traffic up 0.8pc to 887,000 TEU
  • European watchkeeping fatigue study provides toolkit for management
  • Shandong to open six new expressways to traffic by 2013
  • Evergreen links e-commerce application to handheld mobile devices
  • America's western BNSF Railway adds new freight tools to its website
  • Sri Lanka to focus on aviation, air cargo with national carrier support
  • 3L-Leemark becomes agent for Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport
  • Roche Diagnostics plans to set up Middle East headquarters in Jafza

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya International Q3 net up 71 pc
  • ICS Board meets in London, deliberates on a range of issues
  • Severe chill resulting in berthing delays, surcharges at Black Sea ports
  • Shipping Minister strongly advocates PPP in port investment
  • Vizhinjam port promoters undeterred by 'single bid'
  • Govt allows extra 1 mt sugar export, cuts Basmati MEP by $ 200
  • Adani Group to secure coal for NTPC

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Chinese to build new railway in Indonesia
    China Railway Group has been awarded a USD 4.8 billion contract by Indonesia's government to build and maintain a new railway line in southern Sumatra. The track will run from the ...
  • Portions of Texas interstate highways to see speed limit increase
    The state of Texas (USA) has said that miles and miles of its highways will soon see speed limit increases following Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph design...
  • Germany's railfreight traffic regains pre-crisis market share
    According to the latest figures from Germany's statistical office (Destatis), the country's railfreight sector overcame the economic crisis and regained a market share of 17.7% in ...
  • Turkey: fewer Carnet TIRs and transit permits issued
    According to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), 54,923 Carnet TIRs were issued in December 2011, equating to a drop of 5.4% compared to the same month ...
  • Inttra with more than 70 members
    Inttra, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, has significantly expanded its global alliance network to a total of 70 information solutions pro...
  • Seattle names APL top shipping line for environment
    The global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the port of Seattl WA (USA). The Singapore-based line topped all applicants ...
  • Korean Air is first airline to operate both B747-8 and B777Fs
    Boeing and Korean Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B747-8 and B777 freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world...
  • Air Namibia expands fleet with order for two A319s
    Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional rou...
  • Executive reshuffle at TNT Innight Germany on 1 March
    TNT Innight Germany has announced that Thomas Steverding, who has been the company's director of operations and information and communication services (ICS) since December 2008, is...
  • UK: new managing director for Schenker Logistics
    DB Schenker appointed Helgi Ingolfsson as its new UK managing director with effect from 1 February. Replacing Jochen Muller who has moved back to Germany to a position within...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo transports 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu to Jeddah
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has successfully transported a 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu (China) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC). The rotor is...
  • 135 candles on BLG's birthday cake
    BLG, a German service provider, is 135 years old. A group of 65 merchants founded the "Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Actiengesellschaft von 1877" in February 1877. They merged th...
  • FedEx Trade Networks opening new office in Lyon
    FedEx Trade Networks, the transport subsidiary of the US-based CEP and logistics corporation FedEx, recently opened a new branch office at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (France). In a...
  • GAC Singapore celebrates and moves to new head office
    GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has significa...
  • Agility's project logistics business welcomes new president and CEO
    Agility has appointed Grant Wattman as president and CEO of its project logistics business.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Inland Salvage awarded drill barge wreck removal contract
  • B.C.'s Allied Shipbuilders has a new owner
  • MHI develops righting moment recovery system
  • Bergen Group to build OCV for Volstad Maritime
  • NATO reports new merchant vessel hijacking
  • Bourbon revenues top one billion euros
  • Saltchuk rebrands American Shipping Group as TOTE, Inc.
  • 100 percent container scanning? Not going to happen
  • Crowley in business alliance with Australia's PB Towage

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • American Shipping Group changing to TOTE Inc.
  • G6 Alliance moving up start of service menu
  • Wild Seafood Exchange conference scheduled for February 22, in Bellingham
  • Crowley teaming with PB Towage Ltd.
  • Diana Containerships takes delivery of two Panamax box vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Lloyd's List Intelligence: data snapshot
    10 steps to rate recovery
  • A case for special treatment
    Cosco may have to sell key assets to avoid stock exchange penalties
  • US heads for a watershed year on ballast water legislation
    Parallel progress of IMO Convention will make owners take investment in new onboard equipment seriously
  • Ignorance is not bliss for shipping
    Why the UK select committee on energy and climate change is taking the wrong tack
  • Stashed cash can be a source of Greek hope
    Money that Greeks have tucked away in myriad safety deposit boxes and under mattresses could be switched back into economic circulation
  • A chill wind blows across the Elbe
    Short-term prospects are bleak for German ship finance, tramp owners and KG houses
  • VLCC newbuilding deliveries hit 36-year high in January
    Highest monthly influx into global fleet since 1970s tanker boom
  • Bulk carrier demand boosted by 20% rise in Chinese coastal trade last year
    Global vessel demand increases 9% compared with 6% seaborne dry bulk trade growth
  • Central Shipping orders product tankers at STX Dalian yard
    New Pistiolis family outfit seals deal for two 51,000 dwt vessels at $33m each, with options for two more
  • RS Platou Markets downgrades a third of shipping stocks
    Tanker companies are worst hit as boxship owners avoid sell category
  • Tanker demolition to hit 20m dwt
    Owners will scrap older ships rather than spend on special surveys
  • Knightsbridge Tankers poised to renew VLCC fleet
    Company delayed investments in fleet due to falling secondhand vessel values
  • Tighter chemical tanker supply, but no ordering yet
    Norwegian chemical tanker group reports improved spot market
  • Hammonia agrees $41.5m purchase for CMA CGM Wagner
    Sale of sistership CMA CGM Verdi linked to Greek company
  • Brazil set for retendering spree on concessions for 77 terminals
    Transport ministry aims to bring concessions dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s in line with the country's 1993 Ports Act
  • More ore in store at Australian mines
    BHP Billiton raises production forecast for current fiscal year by 8m tonnes
  • Trough in dry bulk market has passed, says DNB Bank
    Capesize rates could reach $20,000 per day again before end of March
  • SinOceanic Shipping completes $100m bond issue
    Company seeks alternative finance for three newbuildings
  • Nigeria hires private security firm to curb maritime crime
    Critics accuse government of nepotism for appointing Global West Vessel Specialist
  • G6 brings launch date forward
    March 1 start date for Asia-Europe service
  • Teekay Tankers launches follow-on share issue
    Aims to raise $69m selling 17m shares
  • US extends scanning requirement
    Two-year waiver before implementation
  • How to read the BDI
    Although the index has hit a 26-year low, there's more to this than meets the eye
  • Canadian prime minister flies to Beijing on oil trade mission
    Tankers to benefit from Canadian tar sands exports to China
  • New Zealand eyes conference ban
    Commission recommends end of antitrust immunity for box lines
  • SSC reports fourth-quarter net profits of $1.8m
    Singapore-listed firm reports stable charter income
  • Feeder vessel funds file for bankruptcy
    Rabobank to sell off 660 teu Elusive and Electra after low charter rates and high debts sink Dutch CV funds
  • Bergen Group lands $139m offshore order for Fosen Yard
    Volstad Marine orders seventh high-end construction vessel
  • A growing threat
    Pirate attacks were up significantly last month, reminding us that the battle has just begun
  • MHI unveils stabilising technology for Nippon Shipping ro-ro order
    New ship designed to reduce risk of capsize

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Teekay Tankers prices follow-on at a discount
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers today priced a 15M-share follow-on offering at a 12% discount to yesterday's closing price
  • Bug overcomes cruise ship
    PRINCESS Cruises has been forced to cut a voyage short after repeated outbreaks of norovirus aboard the Crown Princess
  • Knightsbridge confirms slow payments
    BETTER results than expected were reported today by Knightsbridge Tankers, but it also conceded that charter-hire payments have been delayed
  • US dockers to resist cuts from automation
    HAROLD Daggett, ILA president, has said he will insist on union job guarantees when spring talks begin with US terminal operators
  • Iraq counts cost of potential Hormuz block
    IRAQ'S OIL ministry reportedly said today the country stands to lose exports of 1.7M barrels of crude a day if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz
  • Bourbon revenues rise 18.6%
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today its 2011 revenues rose 18.6% to €1.01Bn ($1.34Bn), a result that could be a good indicator of offshore vessel market conditions
  • SOBRENA bidders named
    THREE bidders have expressed interest in the insolvent Brest ship repair yard SOBRENA, according to union representatives
  • Glencore raises Chemoil stake to 89%
    COMMODITY trader Glencore has stretched its acquisition spree, taking an 89% stake in Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil
  • Rio adds $2.9Bn for WA plans
    MINING giant Rio Tinto today announced a further commitment of $2.9Bn for iron ore mine and port projects in Western Australia
  • G6 launching a month early
    THE NEWLY formed G6 Alliance said today it has moved up starting its Asia/Europe service to the first week of March - a month ahead of schedule
  • Box rate push seen failing
    SUPPLY-demand imbalances are persisting, which is likely to doom the current push by box liners to seek general rate increases, brokers predicted today
  • New VLCC fixed at loss
    THE VLCC newbuilding toll on the market has been highlighted by a deal fixing Maersk Ingrid at Worldscale 45, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box charterers reject tramp ballasting
    HIGH BUNKER prices mean that box ship charterers are not willing to pay ballasting costs for tramps
  • Strike closes Israeli ports
    ISRAEL'S ports are closed today in line with a nationwide strike staged by its main trade union federation, Histadrut
  • LNG bunkering hindered
    A RISE IN Asian LNG demand would cause a decade's delay in paybacks in the region for LNG bunkering, Germanischer Lloyd warned today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Army Corps Adds Funds for East Coast Ports
    The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., will receive an additional $7.7 million and the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.,...
  • Trucker Maverick to Raise Driver Pay, Expand Fleet
    Flatbed trucking company Maverick Transportation is raising truck driver pay as it purchases new trucks and expands capacity to meet...
  • Senate Committee OKs Plug for Transport Plan Shortfall
    A Senate committee approved on Tuesday a $9.6 billion package to help plug a $12 billion shortfall in a bipartisan...
  • NC's Wilmington Container Traffic Jumps 11.2 Percent
    Container throughput at the Port of Wilmington jumped 11.2 percent last year from the previous year, as the North...
  • US Freight Shipments Up 3.9 Percent in December
    U.S. freight shipments hit an all-time high in December, rising 3.9 percent from the previous month, the largest monthly increase...
  • New Sea Star Chief Says 'Structural Changes Will Be Essential'
    The newly tapped president of Sea Star Line said "structural changes will be essential" so that the Jones Act carrier...
  • Analyst Says 2012 Truck Rates Could Rise 6 Percent
    Truckload rates are likely to rise anywhere from 2 to 6 percent in 2012 and even as high as 8...
  • Airports Expect Sharp Cargo Rise if Economy Improves
    Global air freight volumes declined by 1 percent last year, but traffic could improve quickly this year if the...
  • No End in Sight for Labor Stoppages at Rotterdam Port
    A labor dispute at APM Terminals in Rotterdam that has disrupted shipping at one of Europe's largest container handling facilities...
  • Shipowners Urge Heavier Hand Against Pirates
    Shipowners urged governments to take a heavier hand to captured Somali pirates and their financiers, as the threat to trade...
  • OOCL Seeks Rate Hike on Asia-Australia Services
    OOCL will extend its largest rate increases to Asia-Australia services, starting March 15. The Hong Kong-based line said rates...
  • MSC to Raise Rates From Europe to India
    Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase on all cargo from North Europe to ports in the Indian subcontinent....
  • Court Rejects Challenge of NY-NJ Port Monitors
    A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court's decision that the New York Shipping Association acted prematurely in challenging a...
  • Atlantic Container Line to Launch US-Baltic Ro-Ro Service
    Atlantic Container Line later this month will launch a weekly roll-on, roll-off service from the U.S. and Canada to Finland...
  • G6 Alliance Speeds Up Asia-Europe Service Launch
    The newly formed G6 alliance of ocean carriers has sped up the launch of its Asia-Europe service by a month...
  • ILA's Daggett Seeks Guaranteed Jobs at Contract Negotiations
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said the ILA will enter this year's contract negotiations seeking guaranteed minimum staffing and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • World Bank says intra-Africa trade must rise
    A new report published by the Washington (DC)-based World Bank has revealed that it is often more difficult for countries in Africa to trade with each other than ...
  • Chinese ports' growth rate slows for 2011
    China's top 10 container ports' rate of volume growth eased in 2011 - while their combined volumes rose by 9.7% compared to 2011 to 129 million TEU, this ...
  • TS Lines takes slots on China-Japan slings
    TS Lines has taken slots on Chinese carrier Goto Shipping's services between China-Japan following the closure of most of Grand China Logistics' loops in this market, ...
  • Germans look outside the eurozone for growth
    Germany's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached EUR158 (USD210) billion last year, with exports from Europe's largest economy hitting a record EUR1 trillion ...
  • India's economy cools
    The Indian government's central statistics office has significantly downgraded the 1.2 billion populated nation's GDP growth prospects for the current financial ...
  • G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service changes
    The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK) and New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) have advanced the introduction of the Asia-Europe schedule changes announced ...
  • Cargotec reports robust sales and firm orderbook
    Cargotec, the Finland-based manufacturer and supplier of solutions for handling cargo, has posted very strong results for its fiscal year which ended December 31, ...
  • Laid-up box tonnage now includes 8 x VLCS
    The number of idled containerships has soared to 286 for 750,900TEU as at the end of January, according to Alphaliner, up from the 268 676,000TEU reported mothballed ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Peter G called to testify
    Creditors move forward with attack on tycoon's 'side deal' and bankrupt tanker owner's dealings with Oaktree Capital.
  • Vale plots grand opening
    Brazilian mining behemoth's Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail.
  • Bloomberg blasts TBS
    Popular podcast commentator cries foul over bulker owner's choice of Chapter 11 venue due to Dublin domicile.
  • An Aggarwal win on the cards
    Trip to a Singaporean seer may have put a Lion City broker en route to crystal ball glory.
  • SSC reports flat earnings
    Lion City-listed car carrier owner and manager grows revenue but not profit.
  • G6 speeds box tie-up
    Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule.
  • TK nears 'transformative' deal
    Teekay Corp may be lining up the sale of more than ten tankers to New York-listed spinoff, analyst says.
  • Essar Shipping turns red
    Indian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month loss after separating from ports group.
  • Marco Polo cans Taiwan plan
    Market conditions prompt Lion City-based offshore shipbuilder to abandon fundraiser.
  • Knightsbridge not buying
    John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall.
  • Otto Marine looks to Africa
    Singapore-based shipbuilder and owner sends another AHTS to Africa on long-term charter.
  • Volstad ponders newbuild sale
    Norwegian owner says selling Bergen Group ordered vessel is also an option.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • New in-bond rule to be published soon
  • U.S. shippers prepare for Libya visit
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Report calls NY/NJ port authority 'dysfunctional'
  • G6 lines move up start of Asia-Europe pact
  • Maersk adjusts Europe-Middle East network
  • American Shipping Group becomes TOTE
  • Maersk slows 225 loop, adds Port Elizabeth
  • Mattel values long-term shipping partners
  • MarAd chief counsel moves to DOT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Rotterdam welcomes opening of hydrogen factory
    Oil companies are investing in cleaner production processes because of more stringent environmental requirements.
  • WFS starts more court proceedings
    Supplier is claiming $338,000 for fuel supplied in September and October last year.
  • Mixed prices movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Prompt product tight in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah bunker prices stable
    Good product avails and bunker demand in Durban.
  • Bunker prices hit tanker operator's results
    Hedging instruments mean Odfjell pays well below BWI benchmark.
  • ICS objects to Bahamas proposal on CO2 reduction
    'Many governments seemed more interested in how much money can be raised from shipping than reducing emissions,' says ICS.
  • Analysts say Glencore/Itochu 'marriage is over'
    Glencore move has 'bought out' Chemoil's other shareholder.
  • Sailing ships 'have great economic potential'
    Second vessel joins sailing fleet carrying commercial cargoes.
  • Ice causing disruption in Hamburg
    Tugs used as ice breakers in north German ports.
  • GL's FutureShip in partnership with energy management solutions firm
    FutureShip and Marorka to provide integrated solution to emission reduction and fuel efficiency.
  • Bunker fuels firm at major Asian ports mid week
    Demand for bunkers generally below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Decision to upgrade Los Angeles port vessel under review
    US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questions the upgrade of Angelena II.
  • Colombo facing 'acute' supply tightness
    Dry docking of bunker tanker affecting marine fuel cargo supplies to the port, says local traders.
  • US terminal company sees 25% growth profit
    Magellan Midstream Partners posted quarterly record income of $110.3 million for Q4 2011.
  • Crowley Maritime forms alliance with towing company
    Allies with PB Towage Ltd., part of the Pacific Basin Shipping group.
  • Chemoil shares rising after Glencore move
    Glencore has raised its stake in the marine fuel supplier to 89.04%.

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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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