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September 10, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong quarterly port throughput declines 7pc to 5.9 million TEU
  • Asia-Europe rates down 3pc to US$1,284/TEU; Asia-US rates continue flat
  • APL orders ten 13,800-TEUers with hulls delivering 20pc less fuel burn
  • EU to investigate German charges of Chinese solar panel dumping
  • UAE's box volume growth rates expected to rise faster than global ports
  • Sino-Vietnam opens 10 direct vehicle services, five from Guangxi
  • Savannah volume increases 2.8pc to 1,760,498 TEU in first seven months
  • Singapore reviews supply chain workplace safety for goods and employees
  • Gothenburg box shop tops record with 3pc rise to 485,000 TEU in first half
  • Eight-month volume up 22pc to 153,603 TEU at Estonia's Transiidikeskuse
  • EU trust busters delay UPS buyout of TNT over market dominance concerns
  • Boeing predicts more planes needed, expects robust air cargo growth ahead
  • DHL reduces its stake in India's Blue Dart Express all-cargo airline
  • Budget airlines reach profit altitudes denied to premium carriers

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Insurance cos may soon provide cover to Iran exports: Fieo
  • Kudos to the winners at Mala 2012
  • MALA 2012 acknowledges the best at an exhilarating evening
  • New President & Managing Committee to take charge at BCHAA's 27th AGM on Sept. 12
  • TOC to focus on emerging markets in box trade
  • Import of pulses, edible oil may rise this year: Thomas
  • Cabotage relaxed for Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Kerala expects key stretch of National Waterways to be commissioned this year
  • KPT wins Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2012
  • Fag-end recovery helps to end at 2-week high of 55.40
  • Forex reserves up $ 282 m to $ 290.46 bn
  • US retailers brace for East Coast ports shutdown, supply chain disruptions
  • DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi, host city of the Winter Olympics & Paralympic Games in 2014
  • PPG achieves ISO compliance for third consecutive year
  • Robert Sappio appointed President & CEO of Rickmers Americas

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Volga-Dnepr carries patrol boats for APEC summit security operation
    In August the Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines flew two Mangust patrol boats from Moscow to Vladivostok to help maintain security during the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Coopera...
  • Asiana Cargo to start this week's second new service
    Asiana Cargo launched a five flight per week operation to Dallas TX (USA) on 4 September. It was the South Korean carrier's ninth all-cargo destination in the USA. Today (7 Septemb...
  • Saudia Cargo adds extra freighter flight from Hong Kong
    Saudi Airlines Cargo Co has added a new weekly freighter from Hong Kong, thus increasing the frequency of its flights from seven to eight per week. The decision ...
  • Railcargo Austria supports pan-European "EuropeTrain" project
    The transport provider Railcargo Austria is currently testing an innovative whisper brake called the LL brake block on the country's rail network. The trial is thereby supporting ...
  • Wascosa - first European wagon keeper to receive ECM certificate
    Switzerland-based Wascosa became the first wagon keeper in Europe to be awarded the ECM certificate according to the new EU Directive EU 445/2011. The certification was handed to t...
  • DHL offers climate-friendly road freight services
    Standard Forwarding, a US-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of DHL Freight, is now offering two new environmentally friendly products. Customers commissioning ...
  • B.P. McKeefry's new "recycler" is cleaning up in London
    The specialist tanker operator, BP McKeefry Ltd, recently introduced a completely unique truck and tanker combination to its Basingstoke (UK)-based fleet for operation in inner Lon...
  • GAC expanding in India with a further office in Bangalore
    GAC International Moving has opened a new office in Bangalore, five months after entering the Indian market. This latest addition brings the total of GAC International Moving offic...
  • HR company Reinecke & Associates welcomes new senior consultant
    Alexander Nickerl has been appointed senior consultant at Reinecke & Associates, based in Hamburg (Germany). At earlier stages in his career he worked for TNT Innight in Mannhe...
  • CMA CGM starts new Morocco - Europe service "Dunkrus Express"
    The French shipping company CMA CGM is launching a new service between Morocco and Europe in November this year. The service, known as the "Dunkrus Express" will deploy a 2,100 teu...
  • DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi
    ZAO Schenker, the Russian country organization of DB Schenker Logistics, has launched a new office in Sochi. There is a lot of business in the region due to the preparations for th...
  • SBS Worldwide and Sifte Berti sign agency agreement
    The supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide and the Italian transport and logistics company Sifte Berti have signed an agency agreement which covers all sea and air freight a...
  • UPS: TNT Express merger will take until 2013
    The US parcel giant UPS and the Dutch CEP company TNT Express now expect their merger deal to be completed in early 2013, rather than in Q4/2012 as they suggested previously this y...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • U.S.-flag ship detained in Venezuela over on-board arms
  • Sappio takes helm at Rickmers Americas
  • Cutter celebrates 49th birthday with a "first"
  • Pride of America set for major upgrades
  • More countries join car carrier probe

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Bellingham waterfront project now includes Granary Building
  • Rail traffic numbers up/down during week ending August 18
  • Matson named recipient of 2012 CIO 100 award
  • Canadian National Railway announces rail car purchase plans
  • Port association releases list of maritime programs for 2013

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • BIMCO urges yards to diversify away from shipbuilding
    Owner grouping 'cautiously optimistic' about outlook to 2016
  • Reefer container plug investment chips away at niche vessels
    Capacity for refrigerated cargo on newbuilding boxships is soaring
  • Ship decks get hi-tech
    As the officer of the watch role becomes ever more dominated by technology, how will staff on deck remain engaged and alert?
  • Iran raises its oil exports to pre-sanctions levels
    Exclusive: Tehran defies EU and US and doubles crude shipments in August
  • Sappio joins Rickmers to lead Americas business
    Ex-APL executive takes charge of regulatory issues in US trades
  • Omega Chapter 11 hearing postponed again
    Houston court hearing put off to September 17
  • West African suezmax earnings stick below operating costs for a month
    Fixtures fall as US imports less crude
  • US crew detained in Venezuela for alleged arms trafficking
    Weapons used by anti-piracy security team land heavylift vessel Ocean Atlas in trouble
  • HHI forms joint venture to build engine factory for earthmovers
    World's largest shipbuilder strengthens non-shipping business amid industry woes
  • International Group calls Iran P&I claims 'meaningless bluster'
    No reinsurance arrangements with Bimeh
  • Take your partners
    Carriers need to work together more closely to manage fleet expansion, says Rickmers boss Ron Widdows
  • Obama deals blow to VLCCs with pledge to slash US oil imports by half
    Move comes as Middle East to US very large crude carriers struggle with record low earnings
  • Pacific Basin sells ro-ro fleet for $194m
    Hong Kong-listed dry bulk operator exits loss-making side business
  • SMM 2012: MAN and Wärtsilä sharpen focus on gas
    New dual-fuel slow speed engines and pure gas engines under development
  • NewLead puts market value case to Nasdaq
    Restructuring buoys value of owner's publicly held shares
  • Do not tar all Chinese shipyards with the same brush, Cansi warns banks
    Industry body urges financiers to carry out individual risk assessment
  • Port Hedland sees record exports
    Sizeable August loadings indicate higher than expected iron ore demand
  • Brokers bet on fourth-quarter revival in China iron ore demand
    Capesize tonnage builds in the Pacific as owners hunker down against rates doldrums
  • Box lines need massive fleet upgrade to drive down costs
    Exclusive: Asia-Europe cascade will not fill need for bigger tonnage elsewhere, says Widdows
  • Diversify or die
    Stricken shipyards seek new niches to survive
  • Libya resumes fuel oil exports on product tankers
    More fixtures expected as Ras Lanuf refinery restarts
  • SMM 2012: GL and DNV focus on boxship improvements
    Approval in principle for 3,000 teu-5,000 teu vessel from Germanischer Lloyd, while Det Norske Veritas highlights fuel savings from co-operation between APL and Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Hammond confirmed as shipping minister
    Appointment welcomed by Maritime UK
  • Taiwan's port ambitions are high, but cross-strait politics stand in the way
    Following restructuring of ports under one management, government expects volumes at seven ports to grow 50% in five years
  • Hellenic to invest $15m in equity for bulker pair
    Company plans a fleet of seven younger bulkers, says Karamanlis
  • LR to class Stena Bulk newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard
    UK society wins deal to classify up to 10 50,000 dwt tankers

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Fortescue rallies after its torrid week
    FORTESCUE ended this week with a slight rally today, after the sale of its Solomon power station, talk of equity raising - and big job cuts
  • LUKoil and partners to bid for Norwegian drilling
    LUKoil has agreed with three Norwegian partners to bid for oil drilling in the Norwegian zone of the Barents Sea
  • Georgia releases bulker
    A MARSHALL Islands-flagged bulker has reportedly been released from custody by Georgian officials
  • PB exits ro-ro arena
    PACIFIC Basin today said it has agreed to sell its six ro-ros to a Grimaldi subsidiary
  • Ezion to issue S$125M in bonds
    SINGAPORE-listed offshore vessel owner Ezion Holdings said it will issue S$125M ($101M) in subordinated perpetual securities under its S$500M multicurrency debt issuance programme

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers to Keep Talking
    Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach have agreed to continue negotiating throughout the month of September....
  • Carriers 'Winterize,' Combining Two Pacific Services
    The Grand Alliance and Zim Integrated Container Services plan to merge two of their joint trans-Pacific services to the U.S....
  • Commentary: Ethanol Content's Unintended Consequences
    I ran across a curious anomaly last month while on vacation way Down East in Maine. A marina is selling...
  • Growth in Trucking Employment Nearly Stalls
    The JOC For-HIre Trucking Employment Index inched up 0.1 percentage points in August as for-hire trucking companies slowed hiring sharply...
  • Trans-Pacific Rates Point to West Coast Capacity Crunch
    The threat of labor disruptions on the East Coast is fueling a disparity in the direction of spot freight rates...
  • Commentary: For Ocean Carriers, It's Decision Time
    Where has 2012 gone? It's already Labor Day, but it seems like yesterday that we were at the TPM shipping...
  • Commentary: Going the Extra Mile on Pricing
    Q: I just read an article about a motor carrier's owners getting sent to jail for stealing nearly $1 million...
  • Commentary: Container Carriers at a Crossroads
    Container lines this year accomplished something few thought they could: They drove home a series of rate increases on the...
  • Electrolux Warns Carriers Against Excessive Surcharges
    Shippers are warning ocean carriers to avoid the temptation of profiteering from any U.S. port shutdown by rolling cargo or...
  • Transport Employment Up 1.9 Percent in August
    Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in August, the same rate as in July, according to the U.S....
  • C.H. Robinson to Acquire Polish Freight Forwarder
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Warsaw-based Apreo Logistics. Founded in June 2007, Apreo provides truckload services including...
  • Robert Sappio to Head Rickmers Americas
    Global maritime and logistics company Rickmers Group named Robert Sappio, a former longtime executive at APL, president and CEO of...
  • Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 3-7
    Singapore-based container carrier APL will impose a port congestion surcharge on trades from India to the U.S.,...
  • US Intermodal Traffic in August Hit Second-Highest for Month
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in August rose 4.3 percent, reaching the second strongest volume for the month on...
  • Retailers Open E-Commerce DCs to Compete With Amazon
    The e-commerce boom is providing a surge of opportunity amid the "anemic" expansion of U.S. distribution space, said IMS Worldwide...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Skou to give keynote address at Cool Logistics
    Soren Skou is to deliver the keynote address at the forthcoming Cool Logistics' conference in Antwerp. Moreover, Thomas Eskesen, the carrier's global head of refrigerated ...
  • Maersk stops its direct North Europe/West Africa service
    Maersk Line and Safmarine have ceased offering a direct service between northern Europe and West Africa. The last direct call service has been chopped and the route ...
  • Peru's new national port development plan approved
    Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MT&C)has approved an updated version of the country's National Port Development Plan (PNDP), a ...
  • Transpacific vessel capacity to be withdrawn
    The Grand Alliance and ZIM Line have agreed to merge their two jointly run all-water transpacific services between Asia and the east coast of North America ...
  • OECD extremely gloomy on world economy
  • Mediation service to intervene in ILA/USMX dispute
    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is to step into the dispute between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime ...
  • CN Rail to invest in new equipment
    Canadian National Railway is to commit millions of dollars of capital to expand its rolling stock and freight carrying equipment with more than 2,200 railcars and ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Crewman feared dead
    ITF official alleges foul play in death of crewman on Japanese-controlled bulker.
  • Ivan the merciful
    Ivan Glasenberg has bowed to pressure from Qatar and raised Glencore's offer for Xstrata.
  • Rena chunk ripped off
    A 250-tonne fore section of the wrecked boxship Rena has been torn free in rough seas off New Zealand.
  • Fincantieri enters final straight
    Fincantieri should seal its move for STX OSV by the end of this month, reports say.
  • Sinopec-CSG books first LNG ships
    Chinese trading giant Sinopec and its transportation partner China Shipping Group have ordered their first LNG carriers contracting up to six ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) to lift cargoes from the Australia Pacific LNG (AP LNG) project in Australia.
  • Crewman caught
    An Indian crewman was airlifted from a tanker off New Orleans after injuring his groin when his trousers became caught in a spindle.
  • Probe goes global
    A probe into anti-competitive behaviour in the car-carrier market appears to be going global.
  • Fresh funds set for LPG?
    LPG fleet expansion could be on the cards for Teekay LNG Partners if it sees through a follow-on equity offering.
  • Raids draw WW cuts
    Anti-trust raids in Japan have led DNB Markets to strip buy tags from Wilh Wilhelmsen and its parent Wilh Wilhelmsen Holdings.
  • Lamnalco adds three
    Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has bagged a new contract for three tugs.
  • Pac Basin sells ro-ros
    Pacific Basin Shipping has breathed a huge sigh of relief after finding a buyer for its ill-timed ro-ro investment.
  • Safe in the citadel
    The captain of the hijacked Abu Dhabi Star has revealed how a highly-organised pirate gang took control of his tanker off West Africa.
  • Chouest adds to tally
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has unveiled plans to add to its speculative newbuilding programme.
  • Blooming relationship
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Pirates face long stretch
    German prosectors have demand prison sentences of up to 12 years for a Somali pirate gang that hijacked a Komrowski boxship in 2010.
  • "What have I done?"
    New black box evidence appears to reveal Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino tried to keep the extent of the disaster from passengers by telling them there had merely been a black-out on board.
  • The Wei to go?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Montana orders MPPs
    Expanding Swiss owner Montana Shipping is heading to China for more new cargoships.
  • Palmali in PSV first
    Turkish tanker owner Palmali has won a breakthrough deal for three ice-class platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings.
  • Vale eyes ferry charter
    Vale looks set to charter a Greek-owned ro-pax ferry to overcome a severe housing shortage at a new project in Canada.
  • Oz China cargoes jump
    Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland, a bellwether for Chinese industrial activity, rose nearly 17% last month.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Grand Alliance/Zim to cut Asia/USEC capacity
  • C.H. Robinson to acquire Polish forwarder
  • Chart compares liner surcharges for U.S. port strike
    American Shipper has reported on many of the surcharges by liner carriers in the last few days. A side-by-side comparison can be found in a useful chart that lists all the surcharges by carrier, equipment and start date.
  • Car carrier investigation widens
    An antitrust investigation of five car carriers that started in Japan Thursday has been expanded to include requests for information by government authorities in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
  • Sappio named Rickmers Americas CEO
    Former long-time APL executive Robert Sappio has been named president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He joins the Germany-based carrier from Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting in San Francisco.
  • Hancock Holding names Conrad VP
  • Savannah expects deepening approval in November
    The Georgia port handled a record 2.98 million TEUs in the fiscal year which ended June 30, but faces increased competition from nearby Charleston. Savannah plans to hold the lead by deepening its harbor channel for bigger ships.
  • Navis highlights potential for cloud terminal operations
  • Tata provides global support for Cargotec
  • Maersk slows Asia-W Africa loops further
  • Astea starts small business cloud services
  • Maersk further slows AE9
  • Qualcomm's Trailer Tracks upgraded

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
  • Global bunker prices remain stable across the week
    Global ports record sharp rise to kick off week, before dipping during the latter half.
  • Matson to increase fuel surcharge
    Change will increase the surcharge from 39% to 43.5% for it's Hawaii service.
  • US West Coast prices rise to close out week
    While prices on East Coast remained comparatively flat.
  • Global Vision Bunkers hires new trader
    'Some may recognise her as part of a father and daughter team that has worked in the ARA market for many years.'
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    While MGO in Suez falls nearly $20 er tonne.
  • Market ends week on soft note in Rotterdam
    Northern European price spurt runs out of steam.
  • LNG bunker barge 'in operation next year'
    Specialist firm to to design and build delivery systems.
  • Fuel oil market 'short of blending stock'
    'From what we see more high-viscosity is arriving,' says Singapore trader.
  • McIlroy joins Cockett
    Cockett now has two group credit managers, one covering the Western Hemisphere and the other the Eastern.
  • More arrests in Singapore
    Ship previously arrested in bunker dispute, turns up in court over unpaid agency fees.
  • Bunker markets softening in Asia
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • BP signs fishing fleet supply deal
    Fishing company says agreement will ensure 'security of supply'.
  • German developments of LNG fueled vessels showcased
    Firm involved in a joint development plan for a 1,000 TEU LNG fueled box ship, among others.
  • Taiwanese shipping firm lowers bunker surcharges
    Reduced bunker surcharges will take effect from October 1.
  • LNG-fuelled vessel design gets approval
    It is 'no longer just a dream to build environmentally friendly vessels', says engineering firm.
  • CSAV details impact of bunker costs
    Higher bunker prices capped improvement to its Q2 results, it says.
  • Modern navigation systems has 'fuel saving potential'
    Systems able to ensure that operation of vessel is optimised, says engineering firms.
  • Rena officers deported
    Captain and navigation officer released after serving half of their jail sentence.

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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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