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July 9, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate recovery sours, spot rates off 3.2pc to US$1,828/TEU
  • MSC takes 10pc of Switzerland's Crossrail with its strong links to Antwerp
  • Hong Kong retail sales value up 8.8pc in May as volume grows 5.8pc
  • Qingdao expects more growth as first half box volume tops 7 million TEU
  • Dredged to 21 metres, Tianjin's extended navigation channel completed
  • Wuhan starts building US$61.4 million port with 330-metre quay
  • DP World compelled to sell Adelaide container terminal to Flinders
  • CEVA enters co-operation arrangement with Shanghai's Shine-Link Logistics
  • Cargo hungry coastal Chinese fleet turns trading on the high seas
  • China's civil aviation industry maintains 17.6pc annual growth rate
  • Shippers faulted for not opting for more costly transport to reduce C02
  • Qatar wants to invest in Saudi domestic air sector but barriers remain

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 8, 2012
  • Allcargo Logistics inducts Hari Mundra to Board of Directors
  • Baltic Exchange plans to double Asian membership in 2 yrs
  • Most carriers now operate above break-even level: Drewry
  • SCI launches e-procurement system
  • Govt imposes wide-ranging anti-dumping duty on soda ash imports
  • Govt maintains status quo on sugar quota for July-Sept.
  • Govt may impose higher duty on power equipment
  • Govt puts off potash imports until fiscal-end
  • Govt removes floor price on Basmati
  • Industrial goods exports need firm impetus: Basu
  • Ore export duty structure to be reviewed: Patel
  • Wheat exports touch 1.3 mt since lifting of ban
  • Cochin Port workers seek Centres help to get delayed projects on track
  • European container shipping growth expected to be sluggish
  • Hi-tech VTM system to keep vigil over ships near Chennai Port
  • Irans Chabahar port plans on becoming ideal route to Afghanistan
  • KoPT expects all-weather channel to be operative by Oct.
  • 9 pc growth target not feasible: Montek
  • Crisil expects INR to firm up to 50/$ by March 2013
  • Forex reserves at $ 289.99 bn as of June 29
  • India displaying lagged effects of tight monetary policies: Fitch
  • India, Mauritius to expedite trade pact talks
  • INR firms up to 55.42 against dollar despite midweek fall
  • Atulya Misra to grace SECC 2012 as Guest of Honour
  • MACCIA seminar on how to be a successful service provider
  • The right to export
  • Dextra executes delicate operation
  • Prangl transports wind turbine rotor blades
  • Rhenus Midgard handles subsea cable logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Relaunch of service between Kamchatka and Alaska
    After a break of five years, the service between Kamchatka (Russia) and Alaska (USA) will be restored this summer. Starting next Thursday, 12 July, the Russian carrier Yakutia Air ...
  • Toll to sell Toll Refrigerated business
    Toll Group has announced the sale of the Australian interstate linehaul and warehousing operations of its Toll Refrigerated business to Automotive Holdings Group Ltd, owners of Ran...
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines arranges a trip to dentist for famous Atlantic walrus
    When the star attraction at Russia's Udmurtskiy Zoo needed some urgent dental work, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) was the only way to fly! Sgata-Neseyka, a rare subspecies of Atlan...
  • Erik Lindbergh joins Air Charter Service as brand ambassador
    Erik Lindbergh, grandson of the legendary pioneer of aviation Charles Lindbergh, has joined the aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service as a brand ambassador. In 2002 - the...
  • BLS Cargo to deploy last-mile locomotive
    BLS Cargo, a private Swiss freight railway, will become the first company to commercially deploy three leased last-mile locomotives from 2014. The last-mile units, powered by alter...
  • International Transport Danmark joins international environmental organisation
    The International Transport Danmark (ITD) is now an associated member of the new organisation Green Freight Europe (GFE). Behind the organisation are large companies working for th...
  • Hamburg Süd aiming to cut emissions by 2020
    The German shipping line Hamburg Süd is aiming to reduce the CO2e emissions of its owned and chartered container vessels by 26% per unit of transport capacity (teu/km) by 2020. Bes...
  • RZD and Sinara ink contract for locomotives
    Russian Railways (RZD) and the Sinara group have signed a contract for the development and production of GT1h mainline gas-powered turbine locomotives. Under the terms of the agree...
  • Pattonair appoints new quality director
    Pattonair, a global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, has appointed Richard Hawkins as its new quality director. Hawkins joined Pattonair from Rolls-Royce, where...
  • Saddle Creek Corp adds Freightliner CNG tractors to its for-hire fleet
    Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, headquartered in Portland OR, announced that Saddle Creek Corp has added 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 comp...
  • Air cargo throughput recovery in Cambodia
    Air cargo throughput at Cambodia's main airports Phnom Penh and Siem Reap continues to soar. After an increase of 58.8% in May, which took volumes back to the pre-crisis level of 2...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • GAO: Still some weaknesses in Kings Point internal control...
  • Korean Register dithers on call to stop services to IRISL and...
  • Stena Bulk and Concordia order new design chemical tankers at...
  • TTS Group buys Hamburg marine crane manufacturer NMF
  • Golar LNG wins FSRU contract for Chile's Mejiliones Seaport...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • The Greenbrier Companies releases fiscal third quarter numbers
  • Port of Longview taps Hendriksen as Planning/Environmental Services boss
  • Maersk Line vessel rescues sailor who fell overboard
  • Washington Governor in Ireland for week-long trade mission
  • Rail traffic numbers roll to up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Vietnam's coal exports fall 16.2% due to export tax
    Protests against duty increase as economic growth slows
  • Indonesian coal miner Bumi says production will rise 75% in two years
    Company ignores government desire to reserve more coal for domestic consumption
  • Pipeline to bypass Hormuz Strait is weeks away from full operation
    Arab states seek alternative route to market after Iran threat to block strategic waterway
  • Greek government's talks with creditors focus on port concessions
    Privatisation in return for bailouts appears to be off the table
  • Lloyd's Register lead analyst to head PMSC regulation project
    IMO member states want accreditation to underpin proposed industry standards
  • Shipowners face increase in fatigue claims in court
    US claim against Maersk paves the way for lawsuits in other jurisdictions
  • Study highlights the dangers of tiredness at sea
    Sleep deprivation threatens seafarers' physical and mental health
  • Golar LNG wins major FSRU contract off Chile
    Floating regas market continues to grow in popularity
  • Sumatec Resources' sale of shipping unit frees it to pursue energy ambitions
    Deal will lop off the bulk of Malaysian company's debt and allow it to stay listed
  • Europe's container imports shrink as recession returns
    Volumes from Asia and North America decline in May
  • China bound
    European banks are holding the exit door open
  • A little respect for all
    Nautical Institute president sets out agenda based on fair treatment for seafarers
  • Box Ships clinches loan for OOCL duo
    Michael Bodouroglou-led firm adds $25m ABN Amro facility to help pay for latest pair of post-panamaxes
  • Japanese shipowners join Panama toll hike protest
    Canal authority faces new pressure not to make waterway more costly for vessels
  • HHI wins Turkish order for up to four LPG carriers
    Negmar Marine seals deal for 38,000 cu m vessels at $50m each
  • Brazil's bumper corn crop destined for China
    Long-haul trade could be boon for small bulker demand
  • Investors sought too steep discounts, says Universal Maritime chief
    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dropped flotation points to hard times for Oslo IPOs
  • Tankers on alert as protesters shut down Libyan oil terminals
    Stoppage at Ras Lanuf threatens vital oil cargoes amid rising Middle East tensions
  • TTS Group buys Sietas crane maker NMF
    All the bankrupt shipbuilder's businesses have found new buyers
  • Capesize market brightens at last
    Relief as owners push to sustain higher rates
  • Treading water
    New data reveals no end in sight for eurozone box woes
  • Commerzbank to help owners with restructuring
    Withdrawal from ship finance will happen organically and over the long term, says government official
  • Shanghai port throughput lags slightly in June
    Report comes amid rate cuts and easing of lending rules by China's central bank
  • Construction finishes at first new port in post-Soviet Russia
    Imeretinskiy on the Black Sea will handle cargo for the Sochi Winter Olympics
  • European transport firms urge Brussels to ring-fence funds
    Connecting Europe must allocate $40bn to infrastructure, say groups
  • Peel seeks partner for wind turbine plant
    Vacancy opens after Vestas walks away from option to develop Kent port base
  • Cargotec supplies eight reachstackers to HCCR
    Hamburg-based empty box handler upgrades its equipment
  • BLG aims for record full-year vehicle throughput
    Europe's largest car terminal reports 8% first-half growth
  • Shareholders ratify DHT reverse stock split
    Tanker company's backers give blessing to moves to tackle NYSE delisting warning
  • Court rules against Yangzhou Guoyu bid to recover payment guarantee
    Chinese yard turns to September arbitration in dispute with Emporiki Bank

Fairplayweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Second ratings warning for SCF
    A SECOND international ratings agency has downgraded Sovcomflot (SCF), the state-owned Russian tanker company
  • Russia warns Turkey over Syrian shipping
    RUSSIA has warned that Turkish cargoes heading for Russia may be stopped, following several recent episodes in which the Turkish armed forces attempted to interfere with Russian vessels delivering cargo to Syria
  • VLCC earnings go negative
    VLCC earnings have sunk to negative territory on the main routes, as Worldscale rates hit a new 2012 low yesterday
  • Supramaxes still ride high
    TIGHT tonnage lists and the flow of Indonesian cargoes are sustaining the Supramax rally in the Pacific, but the Atlantic market remains stronger
  • Cosco reassures investors
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said its orderbook might be subject to revisions as it receives cancellations and rescheduling of orders because of "difficult" business conditions
  • Eneos Globe to buy LPG from Enterprise
    ENEOS Globe, Japan's biggest LPG importer, said today it has signed a contract with US midstream energy provider Enterprise Products Partners
  • Concordia captain's house arrest ended
    COSTA Concordia's Italian captain Francesco Schettino has reportedly been released from house arrest
  • Capesizes race on rebound of iron ore to China
    RESTART of iron ore exports to China has pushed up Capesize rates all week, and brokers told Fairplay they expect the BDI to rise again today
  • CMA CGM won't go it alone at Abidjan
    CMA CGM has decided not to bid alone for the planned box terminal at Abidjan, Ivory Coast
  • Sanko to cancel costly charters
    SANKO Steamship will cancel expensive charter contracts to stay afloat, according to its new president

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Four Railroads Appeal Class Action Status of Price-Fixing Lawsuit
    The top four U.S. railroads this week appealed the upgrading of a price-fixing lawsuit to class action status, arguing no...
  • Commentary: Delivery Delay Gives Carrier the Chills
    Q: We're a motor carrier and had a fairly unusual load of refrigerated goods recently. It was partly fresh produce...
  • Transport Employment Drops Slightly
    Transportation and warehousing lost about 2,200 jobs in June, after a 36,000 job hiring spree in May, according to data...
  • APM's Vietnam Terminal Expects 600,000 Containers This Year
    Cai Mep International Terminal will handle close to 600,000 20-foot equivalent units in 2012, representing 50 percent of the containers...
  • Few Trucking Jobs Added in June
    The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index edged up one-tenth of a percentage point in June as trucking hiring slowed...
  • Japanese Shipowners Call for Withdrawal of Panama Toll Hikes
    The Japanese Shipowners' Association voiced strong objections on Friday to the toll increases proposed by the Panama Canal Authority and...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Acquires Canadian Perishables Forwarder
    Kuehne + Nagel is acquiring the business contracts of Canada's Perishables International Transportation in the latest expansion of Swiss logistics...
  • Maersk to Raise India-Latin America Rates
    Maersk Line will seek a general rate increase on shipments from India to Latin America, effective Aug. 1. The...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Winter Olympics inspires new Russian gateway
    Basic Element Group has completed the construction of a temporary cargo handling facility in the Russian port of Sochi to help get the next Winter Olympics underway ...
  • Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012
    Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ...
  • Transpac rates drop for first time in three weeks
    Transpacific spot rates have fallen for the first time in three weeks since carriers' peak season surcharge came into effect in June and immediately lifted rates ...
  • US intermodal volumes on target to reach record levels for 2012
    US average weekly intermodal volumes for last month have hit the highest volumes for any June on record with indications suggesting that 2012 will reach ...
  • 'Relief' for APM T & DPW in Mumbai
    The operators of the two biggest box terminals at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port [JNP] have won an 'ad-interin stay' from the Mumbai high court on port charge ...
  • HPH reaches testing mode in Barcelona
    Hutchison Port Holding's Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT) subsidiary has started testing its much delayed Muelle Prat container terminal in Barcelona. MSC's feeder ship ...
  • CMA CGM confirms its interest in Abidjan
    Marseilles-based CMA CGM has confirmed that it is interested in bidding for the development and operating concession for the second container terminal planned for ...
  • Oil prices firming up
    Just when ocean carriers had begun to celebrate lower operating costs for their ultra large container ships [ULCS] by reason of a significant fall in the cost of ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Golar going for a third
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG is preparing a fresh FSRU newbuilding order to fill a near $50m per year contract off Chile, it is thought.
  • Anchor-handler burned
    An Indian anchor-handler has been hit by a fire off Kakinada.
  • DFDS bags Volvo deal
    Danish ro-ro owner DFDS has penned its second vehicle shipping deal of the week.
  • Bulker busted in UK
    A Greek bulker and a British-owned passenger vessel headed the list of ships detained by UK authorities in May.
  • Tug spills oil
  • Box Ships lands ABN loan
    Box Ships has completed the next slice of funding for the newest additions to its fleet.
  • Hanjin cools order hype
    Hanjin Heavy Industries is playing down the suggestions it is preparing to build a fleet of containerships.
  • CHO faces earnings drop
    CH Offshore could see a shortfall in earnings this year after a boom-time anchor handler charter was cut short.
  • Seafarer dies after slip
  • Minds and souls on fire
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week.
  • Cosco responds
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has admitted it is struggling with the shipping downturn but denies claims it has rescheduled a rigbuilding contract with Sevan Drilling.
  • JSA calls for halt
    The Japanese Shipowners' Association (JSA) has called for a complete scrapping of planned Panama Canal toll hikes.
  • Capes tempting Swiss
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • To build or not to build?
  • Golar confirms Chile FSRU
    Golar LNG has confirmed it will provide a floating storage and regasification newbuilding for a project in northern Chile.
  • "Defaced" Red Ensign
  • Cable-layer in clash
  • Pertamina gasses up
    Indonesian oil major Pertamina is looking to charter a VLGC for some summer work.
  • Goldenport scraps Lindos
    Goldenport Holdings continues with its clear out of elderly tonnage with a 22-year-old handymax the latest ship to be sold.
  • Uljanik on sales block
  • The hand of God?
    Francesco Schettino has claimed he had help from above during the Costa Concordia tragedy, as his house arrest came to an end.
  • Shanghai volumes mixed
    Shanghai Port, the world's busiest container port, continues to see a recovery in throughput with volumes up nearly 6% last month.
  • DHT wins approval
    DHT Holdings is to go ahead with a reverse stock split after receiving shareholder approval at the second time of asking.
  • Sealift wins more navy work
    Sealift has secured a second major charter contract from the US military worth over $40m in fully exercised.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • New Web tool for cargo tank compliance
  • U.S. challenges China duties on American autos
    The United States on Thursday requested dispute settlement consultations at the WTO challenging China's imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American-produced automobiles.
  • More time to comment on FMC's ag rate index proposal
    The agency has agreed to extend the comment period to Aug. 8 on requests that the government develop and release container freight rate indexes for U.S. agricultural exports.
  • Fake cell phones, unsafe toys stopped in NY
  • U.S. intermodal traffic reaches new heights
    "The June 2012 average weekly intermodal volume of 249,006 units is the highest average for any June on record and the third highest for any month, behind August and October 2006," said the Association of American Railroads.
  • Maersk slows Horn of Africa loop
  • CMA CGM expresses interest in Ivory Coast terminal
  • GM, PSA Peugeot Citroen in logistics deal
    GM called it "one of the largest logistics agreements in the European automotive industry to date" and said it would allow it to reduce costs and focus its internal resources more on core automotive business.
  • Maersk slows FEW2 again
  • Epes Logistics buys Meredith
  • UPS says plastics reduce costs, fuel
  • Japanese shipowners seek further canal toll concessions
  • CN improves rail line to booming Prince Rupert
  • Tanjung Pelepa port prepares for larger ships

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 6, 2012
  • Global bunker prices rise throughout week
    Prices track crude's surge as European economic woes continue.
  • Bunker prices end week on mixed note
    Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier.
  • Risler closed for holiday
    Business will resume as normal from July 10.
  • NuStar Energy provides negative Q2 earnings forecast
    Fuel marketing operations expected to generate loss as a result of heavy fuel oil and bunker fuel inventories not being hedged for two months.
  • LNG tanker to be used as bunker vessel
    Two tankers are intended for short sea shipping and the third will be used as an inland waterway bunker vessel.
  • Fujairah market softens as week closes
    Little activity in Suez.
  • Libyan oil port forced to close
    Political protest closes Ras Lanuf oil terminal.
  • Rotterdam prices in retreat
    Prices fall by double-digits in European hub.
  • Oil workers' dispute puts pressure on Brent crude prices
    Norwegian government seeking to resolve offshore oil workers dispute.
  • Fuel oil stocks to 'remain high'
    'Marine fuel demand has weakened all over Asia, except for Singapore,' say observers.
  • Consultant to look at LNG bunker guidelines
    European agency ready to appoint consultant to kick-start review of LNG bunkering procedures.
  • South African bunker sales 'shrinking at a rapid rate'
    'High calling costs' at South African ports are undermining bunker sector.
  • Week ends with dip in prices
    No problems with supplies of bunker fuels in major Asian ports.
  • Call to free up Ghanaian bunker prices
    Vessels opting to buy bunkers outside Ghana, says Ghana Oil representative.
  • Bunkering 'obvious choice' to improve South Africa's marine sector
    Price of bonded bunkers at South African ports currently uncompetitive when compared to international market.
  • COSCO box vessels to use fuel saving paints
    'Hull performance plays a significant role in reducing our fuel costs and Green House Gas emissions.'
  • Gothenburg-based shipping firm to build new bunker tanker
    Signs letter of intent with Akdeniz Shipyard to build 'new ship concept' bunker tanker.

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