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January 10, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship union to seek extra pay for members
    A union representing 23,000 seafarers will seek extra payments for its members if Iran's threat to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz endangers their safety, as US officials ramped up rhetoric against the Islamic state.
  • NZ starts cleanup after cargo ship splits
    Shipping cargo and debris are littering a beach on New Zealand's North Island after Rena, the 236-metre container vessel stranded on a reef since October, yesterday split into two in rough seas.
  • China firm delays ship rental payments
    China's Shagang Shipping has failed to pay millions of dollars in vessel rental fees to Diana Shipping, said a source close to the Greece-based firm, as Chinese maritime companies struggle through a downturn in the dry bulk freight market.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk expands box capacity at double the rate of rivals in 2011
  • Little oil sighted after Rena splits in two off New Zealand's North Island
  • Nigeria braces for general strike over fuel as Muslims torch the north
  • 52-kilometre Shanghai-Jiangsu highway opens with its 7-kilometre bridge
  • Dalian box volume to be 6.4 million TEU when full 2011 numbers counted
  • China, Japan, South Korea, Russia sign rail-water transport accords
  • Mombasa port mulls surcharge, carriers impose their own to end gridlock
  • Canadian ports tell FMC tax evasion plays no role in US cargo diversion
  • Port of Montreal marks record year up 4pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • DP World to take over port facilities in Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • US weighs retaliatory action against Europe's aviation carbon tax
  • Chinese air carriers say no to EU carbon tax, Cathay considers surcharge
  • Analysts: FedEx US$400 million airmail deal at risk, UPS contract safer

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APM TERMINALS now in charge of Sweden's biggest container terminal
  • CIIs second international boating conference on Feb. 24
  • Demand for LNG tankers seen reaching all-time high this year
  • EVERGREEN LINE restarts UAM pendulum to North America, Asia and Med
  • Fujian's transhipments cross 10 million tonnes
  • Hefei port launches container shipping service to Shanghai
  • MAERSK LINE adds Tangiers in backhaul call on AE loop
  • MSC buys slots from Asia-ECSA loop
  • Safmarine increases Salalah-Mombasa feeder frequency
  • Shanghai box rate index shows sharp surge towards end-2011
  • Wan Hai, Sinotrans launch north China-Taiwan loop
  • EU debt crisis drives coffee exporters to eye new markets
  • Imports fulfil demand for electronic parts: Survey
  • GMB ports handle 13.66 pc more cargo in nine months
  • NMPT increasing overall capacity, boosting box throughput
  • Bahamas export figures genuine
  • Bold reforms & stability in policy required to push exports: Fieo
  • Fieo elects Rafeeque Ahmed as new President

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Pierandrea Galli new CEO of Cargolux Italia
    Cargolux Italia appointed Pierandrea Galli as its chief executive officer and accountable manager on 1 January. Galli has 23 years of experience in the aviation industry and has w...
  • DB Schenker opening Inner Mongolian office
    DB Schenker Logistics, the logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, is expanding in China, opening a new branch in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China...
  • Logwin expands presence in China with Chengdu office
    Logwin, a global leader in air and ocean freight and logistics services, has opened a new sales office in Chengdu, Sichuan province (China), thus further strengthening its presenc...
  • Bibby Distribution secures Halo Foods contract in UK
    The UK-based logistics company Bibby Distribution has secured a contract with Halo Foods, a sister company of Honey Monster Foods and Fox's confectionary, for which Bibby provides...
  • Toyota South Africa Motors now transports vehicles by rail
    Durban-based Toyota South Africa Motors transports its vehicle by rail now, having signed an agreement with Transnet Freight Rail. The contract will be executed in three phases, wi...
  • Russian Railways ends 2011 with positive result
    Preliminary forecasts see Russian Railways achieving a net profit of RUB 17.7 billion, or approximately EUR 424 million (under Russian accounting standards). Operating income incr...
  • Infrastructure upgrade in Senegal and Gambia
    The African Development Bank has approved USD 107 million for the construction of a trans-Gambia bridge and cross-border improvement project in Senegal and Gambia. The project wil...
  • Czechia raises road tolls
    Czechia has increased its road tolls by 25% for all commercial vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t and also applies to journeys undertaken on Fridays between 15.00 and 21.00. Only t...
  • Volga-Dnepr adds modernised IL-76TD-90VD to fleet
    Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fourth modernised IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The fourth new generation IL-76TD-90VD freighter was built to order at the Tashkent Ch...
  • Royal Jordanian awards GSA contract to Globe Air Cargo
    Royal Jordanian Airlines has awarded its cargo GSSA contract for Austria and Eastern Europe to Globe Air Cargo, a part of the ECS Group. The full GSSA contract includes road feede...
  • Barig welcomes new South American member
    The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) welcomed Surinam Airways as a new member at the beginning of the year. Surinam's flag carrier will figure as an offline car...
  • Ukrainian ports offer transit rebates
    The handling of transit goods is set to be reduced substantially in Ukrainian ports in 2012. Deputy prime minister and infrastructure minister Boris Kolesnikov has announced rebat...
  • Port Louis Mauritius to double terminal capacity
    The Mauritius Port Authority is set to invest USD 222 million more in the expansion of its facilities. It will deepen the fairway to 19 m by 2015. A second container terminal will...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Rolls-Royce and Great Lakes Shipyard to upgrade Interlake Steamship tug
  • Harvey Gulf picks ABS to class LNG-powered offshore supply vessels
  • MSC realigns its shoreside operations
  • Donjon salvages barge sunk under Newport Pell Bridge
  • Meyer Werft floats out Disney Fantasy
  • Keppel AmFELS to build and upgrade Diamond Offshore semi

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Foss Maritime earns patent for hybrid propulsion/energy system
  • Diluted earnings per share down for Schnitzer Steel
  • AAPA sets workshop coverning public/government relations
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports fiscal first quarter numbers
  • Assistant Secretary of Commerce for IA receives ceremonial swearing-in

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Stealthgas pockets $30m from raft of time charters
    Company also sells vessel for $1.3m profit
  • Pension fund investors see potential in port assets
    Long-term stable cash flows are essential
  • Refinancing deals show confidence in UK ports
    Two benchmark deals signed late last year as non-eurozone banks stay in the frame
  • The devil is in the detail
    Is the 2013 deadline on technical operational measures opening a Pandora's box of problems?
  • Armed guards need rights
    If a pirate craft opens fire after a warning, the guards should be able to return fire
  • Can the dire strait be avoided?
    Europe is in no fit state to threaten Iran
  • Cargo liquefaction costs lives
    Industry must address mis-declaration and improve monitoring of loads
  • Technology can reduce the risk
    Better designs will stabilise bulk carriers and cut risk of liquefaction
  • US refineries export record volumes in fourth quarter 2011
    Extra cargoes boost tanker owners
  • US investment firm buys chemical tanker
    Outsider interest brings new hope to secondhand market
  • China Shipping tops European customer-service poll
    Shippers give thumbs down to Maersk
  • Maran lands Lloyd's Register's first energy-management certificate
    Angelicoussis tanker company hails certification 'milestone'
  • Pertamina books VLGC for three years as charterers take upper hand
    Time charter and spot LPG shipping prices on the slide
  • HSH Nordbank and unsecured creditors file rejoinders in Omega Navigation Enterprises Chapter 11 case
    Separate filings come ahead of cash collateral hearing
  • SeaFrance in administration
    President Sarkozy promises 'credible solution' for ferry company employees
  • Solvang orders full SOx scrubber for LPG newbuilding
    Shipowner will have two systems installed o n an 84,000 cu m liquid petroleum gas carrier
  • HSH Nordbank confirms cancellation of Chinese bank's $500m loan deal
    China Development Bank's move came after Moody's downgraded HSH
  • Hamworthy shareholders say yes to Wärtsilä acquisition
    Deal due to be completed by the end of January
  • Restis increases stake in Seanergy
    Nasdaq-listed owner announces $10m injection by major shareholders
  • Awilco extends LNG charter for WilEnergy for six months
    Spot rates to stay high as market remains tight
  • Older bulkers see value slide
    Vintage tonnage fetches lower prices after a sluggish week for sales
  • Scrap sales to Bangladesh reflect hopes that yards will reopen
    Chittagong breakers await High Court hearing on Thursday
  • Keeping oil flowing
    The UAE is reportedly planning a pipeline that could export crude oil if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
  • Standard restructures to prepare for Solvency II
    P&I club creates a European umbrella insurance company
  • Troubled waters
    South China Sea stand-off sends a message to the US
  • Eurotunnel to make an offer for SeaFrance ferries
    Move will secure cross-Channel capacity if SeaFrance goes bust
  • DFDS Seaways expands freight services
    Demand buoyant on the Humber
  • European oil majors lose ground to Asia in dirty tanker charters
    Shell holds top spot in Poten top 20

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • UAE's pipeline alternative to Hormuz is delayed
    A PIPELINE alternative to the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly been delayed until at least April
  • Restis props up Seanergy
    NASDAQ-listed bulk operator Seanergy today announced two loan revisions and a $10M equity injection from its controlling shareholder, the Restis family
  • Court orders liquidation of SeaFrance
    SEAFRANCE today was placed into liquidation and ordered to cease all business activity
  • Silport traffic rises 40%
    ESTONIA'S Silport said it raised throughput in 2011 by 40% year on year.1108732.timg
  • Kochi billing opposed
    SEAFOOD exporters in Kerala have appealed again to the High Court over terminal handling charges, with lines refusing to co-operate with a new system of direct billing
  • Ro-ro explosives seized
    OFFICERS have seized a explosives aboard a ro-ro at Masbate's port in the Philippines
  • Static year for dirty fixtures
    DIRTY fixture levels were fairly static in 2011 versus the previous year, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Portugal's ports on strike
    PORTUGAL'S port workers today reportedly began a five-day strike that threatens to disrupt exports
  • Modest increase in box rates
    BOX RATES continued to increase last week in the run-up to the Lunar New Year, albeit at a modest pace
  • Eurotunnel springs shock SeaFrance entry
    EUROTUNNEL today made a surprise late entrance in the SeaFrance saga with an offer to buy the Channel ferry operator's ships
  • Place your bets, breakers
    CASH BUYERS are placing their bets by acquiring ships for delivery to Bangladesh's breakers, even though they have yet to get court approval to resume recycling
  • Waves finally break Rena
    BATTERED by 7m waves, the stranded box ship Rena has finally split in half, with both the front and back sections still lodged today on a New Zealand reef
  • Isle of Man tonnage rises
    THE ISLE of Man Ship Registry said today tonnage under its flag hit a new high in 2011
  • Efnav buys TORM ships
    GREECE'S Efnav has apparently bought two Kamsarmax newbuildings that embattled Danish owner TORM transferred to strengthen its balance sheet
  • COSCO shuffles bosses
    MA ZEHUA, boss at China COSCO Holdings, has been appointed chairman of the group's shipbuilding arm Cosco Corp (Singapore)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Seven Weeks
    Diesel prices across the United States increased for first time in seven weeks in the week ending Jan. 9, rising...
  • Scraping Bottom: How Deep Are They?
    The budget cutting sweeping through Washington won't help U.S. ports looking to prepare for the big, new ships that will...
  • Customer Expansion to Drive CSX Business Up $230 Million
    CSX Transportation stands to gain more than $230 million in annual revenue from nearly $1.4 billion in new facilities built...
  • US Xpress Names Smith President of Arnold Unit
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises picked Todd Smith, former president of truckload operator LinkAmerica, as president of Arnold Transportation Services, a 750-truck...
  • Yusen Logistics Begins Shanghai-UK LCL Service
    Yusen Logistics this week launched a weekly less-than-containerload service from Shanghai to Southampton, U.K., as the forwarder builds on a...
  • Kerry to Build Logistics Center in North-Central China
    Kerry Logistics will build a 753,000-square-foot logistics center in Zhengzhou, as the third-party logistics provider expands its reach in north-central...
  • CP Rejects Push by Activist Investor to Replace CEO
    Canadian Pacific Railway directors unanimously rejected the push by an activist hedge fund investor to replace the company's CEO with...
  • ILA's Knott Discusses Proposed Automation at NY-NJ Terminal (Video)
    Stephen Knott, general vice president of the International Longshoremen's Association, discusses the union's concerns about the introduction of labor-saving technology...
  • Bulldog Hiway Express Founder Moseley Dead
    Rodolph Davis Moseley, a veteran who founded trucking company Bulldog Hiway Express with a $1,000 loan and a used truck,...
  • New Zealand Braces for Oil Spill as Rena Breaks Apart
    The container ship Rena broke in two in heavy swells over the weekend on the reef off the New Zealand...
  • DHL Launches Italy-Dubai LCL Service
    DHL Global Forwarding this week launched a less-than-container load service between Italy and Kuwait, as the German carrier adds ocean...
  • Balance on the Roller-Coaster
    Shippers and manufacturers want it in their inventory flow. Carriers on the ocean, land and in the air certainly crave...
  • Seeding Green Logistics
    Despite economic uncertainty, companies are expected to expand support of green logistics initiatives in 2012 and are looking for technology...
  • Supply Chains Head to the Cloud
    Amid volatile global markets, the need for greater supply chain flexibility and visibility will drive investments in technology in 2012....
  • Flexibility, Collaboration on 3PL Agenda
    Third-party logistics providers have their work cut out for them in 2012. Volatile global markets are driving demand for collaborative,...
  • Booster Shot for Pharmaceuticals
    Last year's trio of new bilateral U.S. trade pacts - with South Korea, Colombia and Panama - will boost U.S....
  • US Electronics Exporters Powering Up
    U.S. exporters of semiconductors and consumer electronics strongly supported the passage of the three new trade agreements, and expect the...
  • Wait and Balance
    It took airline cargo executives several months into 2011 before they started pulling back capacity to meet the reality of...
  • Coal Looks Abroad
    Coal exports may account for less than 10 percent of U.S. production, but strong demand from overseas buyers proved critical...
  • Lumber Shipments Sawed Off
    When Canadian National Railway announced in August it was expanding a lumber transload facility at Prince George, British Columbia, it...
  • Intermodal's Pricing Power
    Economic growth was disappointing in 2011 and a strong rebound is unlikely in 2012, but North America's railroads will continue...
  • Survey Sees Higher Rates, Volume
    More than 60 percent of truckers surveyed in November said they expect volume to increase in 2012, with only 2...
  • Trucking's Optimistic Turn
    You see them more these days than a year ago, the smiling people. Odds are they work in trucking. For...
  • On a Wing Chair and a Prayer
    When the housing market sneezes, the furniture and appliance industries catch a cold. All have suffered poor health that will...
  • Pedal to the Metal
    Americans are starting to spend money on cars again, and the results are showing up in increased imports of automotive...
  • Energy for Expansion
    Breakbulk shipping faces a challenging 2012 with excess capacity capping freight rates as a slowing global economy depresses conventional cargo...
  • Busy Lanes, Getting Busier
    Even as other markets remain roiled by uncertainty, the hemispheric trade between the U.S. and South America looks bright for...
  • Action on the North Atlantic
    Like the Energizer Bunny, the trans-Atlantic trade just keeps going and going. In contrast to other major east-west trade lanes,...
  • Sailing Against The Tide
    Industry experts expect the supply-demand trends that drove eastbound trans-Pacific business late in 2011 to extend into 2012. Retailers will...
  • Free Trade's Winners and Losers
    Which kinds of U.S. exports will enjoy the biggest boost from the three new free trade agreements? Beyond its tariff...
  • Free Trade Frenzy
    Nearly five years after the Bush administration first negotiated free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, revised versions...
  • Can SMEs Deliver the Goods?
    President Obama's National Export Initiative places a specific emphasis on expanding exports by small and midsize businesses, companies that make...
  • Exports Lead the Way
    Housing can't do it. Technology is strong, but not strong enough to act as the economic driver. And, with consumer...
  • Shaerf on Shipping Industry's Debt Burden, Paying for New Ship Orders (Video)
    Peter Shaerf, managing director of AMA Capital Partners, talks about the debt burden hanging over the shipping industry, how the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Nigeria grinds to a standstill
    The Nigerian Labour Congress' (NLC) and Trade Union Congress' (TUC) calls for an indefinite strike in protest at the Government's decision to end the fuel subsidy ...
  • Seafarers 'thin but alive' after 15-month hijack ordeal
    A Maltese-flagged chemical tanker and it 18 crew, pirated in September of 2010 while en route to the breakers yard, was set free by its Somali pirate tormentors ...
  • Kerry beefs up presence in China with new centre
    Kerry Logistics is expanding its presence in central China by building a new logistics centre in Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Construction of the facility will ...
  • Carriers continue to make hay whilst sun shines
    Ocean carriers remained upbeat about spot freight rate prospects out of Shanghai last week according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized ...
  • Damco boosts combined sea-air solutions in North Asia after acquisition
  • PTP on solid ground
    Malaysia's Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) enjoyed a near 15% growth in its box throughput last year with the 7.5 million TEU handled comparing with 6.53 million TEU ...
  • Clarion/DHL to build Sao Paulo logistics complex
    New York-based Clarion Partners and Germany-domiciled DHL Supply Chain have set up a strategic alliance and will invest USD100 million in a series of warehousing ...
  • Strasbourg underlines transfer of container operations inland
    The inland French port of Strasbourg, which is located on the upper reaches of the river Rhine, saw its container traffic increase by 6.7% in 2011, up to 385,241TEU. ...
  • Rena breaks into two and gives up its cargo to the seas
    Stormy weather and heavy sea swells overnight on Saturday January 7 have finally taken their toll on the 3,352TEU containership, Rena, which ran aground off of ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Stealth sheds tiny tanker
    Harry Vafias-backed owner signs off on $30m worth of charters while preparing to book gain from sale of LPG carrier.
  • MJLF examines Iran
    Capacity glut in the tanker arena overshadows positive impact of US and EU sanctions against Tehran, broker says.
  • Cantor spells out cape fears
    Batch of January newbuilding deliveries will keep capesize earnings at new reduced level, analyst says.
  • LDA eyes wind project
    Diversified French shipowner seeks role in offshore wind farm development.
  • Manx register hits record
    Isle of Man-flagged tonnage increased 12% in 2011 to new high.
  • Oslo's watch list
    Sevan Marine, Seabird and Eitzen Maritime Services plagued by Norwegian exchange's 'uncertain' share price alarm.
  • Restis lends Seanergy a hand
    Greek dynasty injects $10m into bulker owner as part of loan holiday for the company.
  • SeaFrance liquidated
    French court orders bankrupt four-ship operator to cease operations as rescue plans fail.
  • CO threatens Kings Point cadets
    Deadly gas leak prompts evacuation at US Merchant Marine Academy as students swarm area hospitals.
  • Fredriksen chops charter
    Owner's Knightsbridge Tankers takes $10,700 per day less for VLCC chartered by restructured Frontline.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2012
  • Hybrid propulsion system gains US patent protection
    Proven to significantly reduce emissions, fuel consumption and equipment maintenance for marine vessels.
  • Rotterdam market 'slow'
    Piraeus market softens.
  • Fujairah prices fall
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading.
  • O.W. Bunker launches German brand
    Wrist Bunker Supply GmbH and Wrist World Wide Trading GmbH merge to form O.W. Bunker Germany GmbH.
  • Ferry operator goes into liquidation
    Court rejects bailout plan for SeaFrance.
  • Hamworthy shareholders in favour of acquisition
    Proposed acquisition by Wartsila expected to become effective at the end of January.
  • Fujairah pipeline operational 'within six months'
    'There is delay, it is a lot of work,' says UAE oil minister.
  • New board member at World Shipping Council
    Ng Yat Chung, Group President and CEO of NOL, elected to Association's board.
  • Asia fuel oil market 'could tighten'
    VLCC costs are squeezing out arbitrage opportunities.
  • Order signed for first complete scrubber system
    Newbuild LPG tanker to be fitted with scrubbers for main and auxiliary engines as 2015 'deadline' approaches.
  • Week opens with Asian prices mostly down
    Avails remain tight in Singapore and Hong Kong, traders say.
  • Sinopec subsidiary acquires 50% of Fujairah terminal company
    Takes over 50% of oil depot operator Fujairah Oil Terminal for $25.05 million.
  • Distressed cargo ship leaks oil off Western Australian coast
    Vessel had 102 mt of IFOs onboard when heavy swells split it in two.
  • Petroplus closes refineries on credit freeze
    Credit lines have been 'suspended' and bank accounts 'restricted,' says Petroplus.
  • Fluorescent dye for marine fluid leak detection developed
    TP-3405CS Dye-Lite All-In-One can expose leaks smaller than 3.7 ml per year.
  • No fresh oil spill from Rena after 'worst' weather
    Rena is now in two pieces, about 20-30 metres apart after extreme weather conditions over the weekend.
  • Vessel seized for unpaid UBT bunkers released
    Owners placed bond with 'sufficient surety' for the vessel's release, according to court documents.
  • Incentive to slow steam 'high'
    VLCCs continue to sail at slower speed in the fourth quarter of 2011 in a bid to cut fuel consumption, says RS Platou.

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