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October 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker: US October box imports to rise 9.9pc as stores stock up
  • APL Logistics dives into Chinese interior with Beijing APLL-Zhiqin buyout
  • IMF sees slower global growth unless US and Europe fix their economies
  • Savannah posts 13.8pc hike in August containers, overall cargo up 5.6pc
  • Hong Kong ferry crash commission of inquiry has set terms of reference
  • Shanghai port cluster's shipping lines now extend services to 180 nations
  • Hong Kong load limits on trains to stop couriers 'only upset passengers'
  • APM T Terminals to start building Peruvian box shop for 2014 opening
  • CEVA Logistics CEO Pattullo retires, chairman Schlanger to take over
  • Samoa buys all of Pacific Forum Line as partner nations unload shares
  • Study of Connecticut ports sees no need to built a container terminal
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr supports 6-day Silk Way Rally 2012 motor race
  • Hong Kong International Airport voted 'Best Airport' for 10th time
  • UAL's September performance deteriorates with sales falling 2.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Britannia holds technical seminar in Mumbai
  • Econship bags 'Asia Pacific Brands Award'
  • Govt support sought to lift Indian shipping
  • ICS against separate award for 'environmental salvage'
  • INTTRA upgrades its multi-carrier OceanSchedules solution
  • Ennore Port presents 4th dividend cheque to Shipping Minister
  • KoPT claims to have resolved standoff over cargo handling at Haldia
  • Govt may allow overseas retailers to sell imported food items
  • Govt may reduce timeframe for meeting export obligations
  • INR declines sharply to below 53 on heavy dollar demand

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • JAL to reduce China operations
    Due to on-going political tension between Japan and China, Japan Airlines (JAL) is reducing its services to China from today (10 October), probably until 17 November 2012. The Osak...
  • Freightliner smashes rail volumes at Tilbury
    Freightliner, a prominent UK-based rail freight operator, recently achieved a new daily throughput record of 481 containers handled in Tilbury (UK). The company has a market share ...
  • Kombiverkehr launches new direct trains to Spain
    The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is launching a new direct train service between Germany and Spain. The trail-blazing connection will start on...
  • Norbert Dentressangle adds fizz to Villa Soft Drinks distribution
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has joined forces with Villa Soft Drinks to support the company's distribution and storage of soft drinks and fruit juices across ...
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics introduces Carbon Net
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has introduced Carbon Net, a carbon management technology that gives the service provider the ability to ...
  • Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet wins German Packaging Award 2012
    The German Packaging Award's jury gave this year's prize to Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet. The new pallet, which is compatible with existing display pallets, can be stacked in...
  • Denmark: steep increase in diesel theft
    The number of diesel thefts increased by 40% in Denmark between 2007 and 2011, and this upward trend is continuing this year, according to the Danish trade association for road hau...
  • PDL to start new Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Ocean service
    Pacific Direct Line (PDL), in cooperation with Neptune Pacific Line, is starting a new service with the 9,000 dwt "Danny Rose" which will depart every 36 days on average ...
  • Interim chief financial officer for TNT
    TNT Express, which is on the brink of being taken over by its US-based rival UPS, has appointed Jeroen Seyger as its new interim chief financial officer. In addition to the CFO res...
  • Record month for AirBridgeCargo's vehicle movements
    September 2012 was a record month for the carriage of motor cars by Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC). After the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 closed its doors, t...
  • Qatar Airways to join Oneworld alliance
    Qatar Airways is to join Oneworld, adding one of the world's fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance. After days of rumours, ...
  • Denver International Airport gets new communications director
    Denver international airport (DIA) aviation manager, Kim Day, has named Amy Bourgeron, a seasoned communications and management professional and current executive communications di...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Nam Cheong sells two build-for-stock PSV newbuilds
  • Intertanko's Katharina Stanzel voted WISTA Personality of the...
  • Hornbeck awards Bollinger contract to stretch six OSVs
  • Damen Shipyards to build new generation SAR vessel
  • Meyer Werft delivers Celebrity Reflection
  • Siemens tests powerful wind turbine
  • Siem Offshore declares options for OSCVs at STX OSV
  • Keppel O&M makes leadership appointments
  • Low sulfur fuel capacity increased in Colombian port

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Panama Canal sets high mark for total tonnage during 2012
  • New Cai Lan container terminal hits 32 box moves per hour mark
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps new Chief Commercial Officer
  • Delta/Alaska plan to boost service menu from Sea-Tac
  • Diana Shipping inks deal to purchase Post-Panamax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Credit managers reborn
    Risk metrics have cemented the function's position as a science, not an art
  • Obama sanctions order targets US firms' foreign subsidiaries
    Spotlight falls on overseas ventures and the banks that handle their business with Iran
  • A risk too far
    Why build larger and more expensive vessels without the insurance to back them up?
  • Maersk withdrawal ramps up pressure on Iran
    But exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that Asian box carriers still call at country's ports
  • Fixtures planned for up to five post-panamax boxships
    Impending deals could reactivate sluggish charter market
  • CSC Phoenix denies restructuring talks after surge in share price
    Chinese state-owned conglomerates will help listed units cut losses, say equity investors
  • Nam Cheong and STX OSV win offshore deals
    Singapore shipbuilders to build platform supply and subsea construction vessels
  • Consistent global standard for armed guards will be hard to achieve
    Industry voices misgivings over ISO
  • Shift in pirate attacks may require new Listed Area boundaries
    Insurers urged to reflect fall in Indian Ocean attacks and rise in incidents off West Africa
  • London Gateway woos Asia cargo owners
    Chief executive of project opening in late 2013 goes on the stump in China
  • MSC Flaminia seafarer dies in hospital
    Burns victim, 41, succumbs to his injuries three months after deadly blaze
  • Prokopiou group swoops on cancelled bulkers in China
    Owner's $140m deal signals one of the largest distressed asset plays yet seen
  • Chinese charters inject life into VLCC spot market
    Asian giant returns from Golden Week holiday to fix a slew of ships
  • Watching the defectors
    London Gateway's interest in Asian cargo owners signals competitive battle ahead
  • Between the lines
    When China's transport ministry makes a statement, the subtext speaks volumes
  • NRF forecasts 10% October rise in US inbound box volumes
    Retailers anticipate seasonal growth ahead of decision on east coast dock strike
  • Damco buys Pacific Network Global Logistics
    Acquisition of freight forwarder enlarges Maersk arm presence in Asia and China
  • SCI to take Irano-Hind suezmax
    Hyundai refuses to deliver to IRISL due to sanctions
  • ITF warns of 'uncertain' outlook for global freight prospects
    Latest data shows stagnant air and sea freight trade
  • Maersk halts feeder service to Iran
    Danish boxline giant says small cargo is not worth the risk to its EU and US business
  • Sinopec finalises plan for Batam oil terminal
    Chinese oil major to build 2.6m cu m oil storage and blending site in Indonesia
  • Ship efficiency indices are misleading gimmicks
    The Rightship/CWR formulae fail to resolve some important issues
  • Shipping needs to put MRV into practice
    Monitoring, Reporting, Verification system on emissions will become a reality
  • Banks should bite the bullet on writedowns
    Uncertainty over market recovery raises questions about ship values and debt levels
  • Höegh LNG pays $270m for the fourth FSRU at HHI
    Oslo-listed gas player may build a fifth on bullish LNG market
  • No haste in expanding China's private shipping sector, according to MOT
    Chinese authorities' call sets out a long-term goal but will offer no guides for practice
  • Container industry woes self-inflicted, Boston Consulting argues
    Sector must ditch 'misguided' management strategies and show some discipline

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Gazprom, KOGAS sign new LNG supply deal
    GAZPROM'S Asian trading unit has signed a gas S&P deal with South Korea's KOGAS for up to 1M tonnes of LNG per year for 2013-14, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Shuvalov: thumbs down on Sechin port bid
    RUSSIA'S privatisation tsar has said the Kremlin has decided to bar Rosneft from buying into Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • OPEC again cuts back oil demand outlook
    OPEC TODAY yet again pared its global oil demand outlooks for both 2012 and 2013
  • Diana fleet grows more
    SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping, viewed by analysts as a cash-rich consolidator, said today it is acquiring another bulker
  • More Nordcapital ships running out of cash
    HAMBURG KG house Nordcapital is seeking further debt moratoriums for one-ship companies in an attempt to avert insolvencies or fire sales of these box ships
  • Draft European spill proposal advances
    A DRAFT law aimed at keeping the EU from falling victim to a Deepwater Horizon-like spill has advanced in the European Parliament
  • 34% of excess yard capacity seen in 2013
    SHARP drops in newbuilding contracts, combined with recent sharp increases in yard capacity, will lead to a 34% excess in capacity next year, shipping bank has warned
  • Box sector headwinds rise
    BOX SHIP rates could feel heightened pressure and lay-ups could escalate throughout 2013, Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber warned today
  • Tanker demotion S&P seen turning round
    STAND BY for a surge in demolition sales of tankers, a bank and a broker have warned
  • ICS attacks green salvage 'extras' proposal
    THE ICS has warned it will oppose a proposal to give salvors separate payments for 'environmental salvage' work
  • 50% rise warned for Russia's fruit prices
    RUSSIAN fruit prices will rise about 50% year on year this winter because of Maersk's reefer rate increase, Moscow and St Petersburg importers warned today
  • Two-tier tanker sector warned
    TIGHTER environmental regulations on mainstream routes might lead to a two-tier tanker market, a leading tanker broker has warned
  • Malaysia shipping less palm oil to China
    MALAYSIAN palm oil exports to China dropped again in September as prices of healthier soybean oil became more competitive
  • Market digests Saudi VLGC rate rise
    FREIGHT rates to ship LPG from the Gulf to the Far East remain under pressure as the market digests SAUDI ARAMCO's higher contract prices for October
  • Japan draws down on crude
    JAPAN has drawn down on crude oil stocks amassed from March to July, as the country consumed more of the fuel amid a gradual nuclear shutdown

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Rate Equality Sought In Service Contracts
    A handful of importers in the eastbound Pacific trades sign their annual service contracts during the cold winter months when spot market rates are low and carriers are anxious to lock in cargo commitments for the coming year. More often than not, these "early-bird" signees enjoy below-market freight rates all year...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Do shippers really want a Rolls Royce service?
    Maersk Line ceo Soren Skou looked decidedly uncomfortable during his presentation at the Cool Logistics Global Antwerp conference recently. Skou's reefer rate hike ...
  • Damco acquires Oz forwarder
    Logistics group Damco has signed an agreement to acquire Pacific Network Global Logistics (PacNet) a leading freight forwarder in China and Australia. Damco, the ...
  • RFEA and Satawu talks break up
    Yesterday's talks between the Road Freight Employers Association (RFEA) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) failed to resolve the ...
  • Scorched K Line boxship still at Mumbai anchorage
  • US imports up on the back of holiday retail
    Import cargo at the US' main retail ports is expected to record a solid year-on-year increase this month - and this ties in with stronger spot rates on ...
  • Jade-Weser-Port signs first regular feeder service
    The new German deepwater container terminal in Wilhelmshaven has seen the first feeder service commit itself to regular calls, but still waits for its first non-Maersk ...
  • IMF: risks to the global financial economy increased
    That is the grim conclusion from the latest report by the International Monetary Fund, which said that the eurozone still poses the biggest risk and urged EU leaders ...
  • Maersk withdraws from Iran
    Ci-eXpress understands that Maersk Line is no longer booking cargo to/from Iran and will in future only maintain a so-called 'dormant presence' in the country. ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Three-years to fix
    Containership rates will remain under pressure for up to three more years, Drewry warns.
  • Nam Cheong scores in Africa
    Nam Cheong has made further inroads into the growing African market with the sale of another two platform supply vessels.
  • Torm back in the game
    Torm has returned to the dry-cargo period market for the first time in a year, it is thought.
  • UASC targets Turkey
    Kuwait-based container line UASC is launching a new loop to Turkey from India, the Middle East and the Red Sea.
  • CSC Phoenix selling down
    China's CSC Phoenix is selling more ships to subsidiaries to lower costs.
  • Diana Shipping swoops again
    Diana Shipping is splashing out on another post-panamax resale at Tsuneishi Zhoushan.
  • Siem orders again
    Siem Offshore has added to its newbuilding tally today by declaring options for a pair of vessels at STX OSV.
  • Sungdong hopeful
    Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is in talks for new orders, but an existing agreement for livestock carriers could be revised.
  • Maersk shares retreat
    AP Moller-Maersk's share price is in reverse after it threw open its doors to analysts and investors for the first time yesterday.
  • Keppel tipped to hit target
    Investors should not be tempted to jump ship just because Keppel Corp is facing a weaker quarter, an analyst says.
  • SCI takes tanker
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is taking over a tanker newbuilding ordered by its dissolved partnership with IRISL of Iran.
  • Fisher tanker towed
    A James Fisher tanker needed a tow after breaking down off Scotland.
  • Broker ponders premium
    Dry-bulk charterers are unlikely to pay more to charter the new breed of eco ships, a leading Greek broker says.
  • Double drop at Platou
    RS Platou Markets has dimmed its rate forecasts for capesize bulkers and VLCCs.
  • Too many close shaves
    New Zealand has logged 11 "near misses" involving ships since the Rena disaster a year ago.
  • Sabaro exits Polarcus
    Sabaro Investments has made a mint after selling its entire stake in Oslo-listed offshore owner Polarcus.
  • Pirates' appeal delayed
    Pirates convicted in the UAE of hijacking an Adnoc bulker have had their appeal adjourned until next month.
  • India under attack
    Leading shipowners have attacked India for a lack of proper policy initiatives and called for the government to unlock the hidden growth potential of the country's maritime industry.
  • Siem orders in Norway
    Siem Offshore has ordered up to two installation support vessels at a yard in Norway in a deal potentially worth $110m.
  • China plots global gain
    China is offering a helping hand to its domestic owners by laying the groundwork for expansion overseas.
  • Japanese orders shrink
    Japanese shipyards' orderbooks have contracted by 9.2m gt year-on-year to the end of August.
  • PNSC gas move tipped
    Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) intend to jointly buy LNG and LPG carriers after signing a COA deal last week.
  • Maersk drops Iran
    Danish containership giant Maersk Line has scrapped its last port call in Iran to protect business in the US.
  • CarVal sells OSA Goliath
    Oceanografia has bought a large offshore construction vessel from Cargill-owned investment fund manager CarVal Investors.
  • ASRY to break-up Valor
    Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) is set to scrap a Stolt chemical tanker damaged in an explosion in March.
  • Colombia to offer LSFO
    Bunkers International is now supplying low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) from Buena Ventura in Colombia.
  • US imports to rise 10%
    US container imports are set to see a second consecutive strong month of year-on-year growth, according to an industry analyst.
  • Helix offloads MPCV
    Helix Energy Solutions Group has sold one of its multi-purpose construction vessels to Ocean Sub Sea Services.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Castell system improves dock efficiency
  • Unisource's app for freight calculations
  • Dockworker talks continue; shippers worry about surcharges
    Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) members continue to have concerns about announcements made by many carriers in August and early September that they might impose $800 to $1,000 surcharges.
  • Pattullo to step down as CEVA CEO
    Pattullo took the reins at CEVA five years ago following Apollo's buyout of the former Eagle Global Logistics, which was combined with its previous acquisition of TNT Logistics to form CEVA.
  • Damco buys Australian forwarder
    The company said its PacNet acquisition will give it "market leadership positions in retail and lifestyle sectors in Australia and further strengthen its position in air freight from China to Australia."
  • U.S. inbound volume forecast to grow 10% in October
  • Maersk halts Iran calls
    The line had mostly pulled out of Iran's main ports, such as Bandar Abbas, last year, but called at the North Iranian port of Bushehr on a feeder service.
  • Few positive indicators for liner carriers
  • MSC to hike Europe-to-Asia reefer rates
  • Maersk hiking U.S. East Coast-Oceania rates
  • FedEx's Smith outlines ambitious profit goals
  • Redline's new produce tracing Website
  • Hyundai raising Canada-Asia rates
  • Panama Canal sets new tonnage record
  • Fabricius appointed Damco CFO
  • Intercargo names Platsidakis chairman
  • Inchcape picks new commercial chief
  • USCIB names Wanner technology VP

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • IMO report shows upward creep in global sulphur average
    Close to 70% of tested distillate fuels would meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit.
  • Suez Canal should become 'logisitics area'
    Canal represents a 'lost opportunity'.
  • Market holds firm in Fujairah
    Gains also seen in South African ports.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Prices increased by around $20 a tonne in some ports.
  • VTTI could double Fujairah storage
    Work could start in early 2014.
  • Oman could build 'world's largest crude oil storage facility'
    Sharpening political tension in the region has increased interest in the project.
  • Charterers urged to move away from inefficient tonnage
    Cargill praised for making fuel efficiency a factor in their vessel chartering decisions.
  • Two-tier tanker market could open up, says broker
    Inefficient tonnage would migrate to less regulated routes.
  • Vysotsk terminal sees fuel oil exports rise
    Other oil products in decline.
  • Beached ships still firmly aground
    Vessels causing growing concern.
  • Dry bulk charterers 'unlikely to pay more for eco-ships'
    Savings for dry bulk carriers 'nowhere near' those seen in the container sector.
  • Bunker prices firm mid-week
    Supplies of bunker fuel were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • New trader joins Dynamic
    Company is looking to expand operations.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan bonded sales up in September
    Sales up on the back of higher demand for bunkers from bulk carriers.
  • Chemoil shares jump on Singapore terminal sale
    Shares of Chemoil jumped to a six-month high at close on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam, Gothernburg form LNG alliance
    Ports are aiming to have LNG bunkering infrastructure ready by 2015.
  • French firm refines LNG cargo containment system
    Developed in response to the improved fuel efficiency and changed operational practice of LNG carriers.
  • LNG articulated tug barge concept approved in princple
    Dual-fuel vessel will be able to perform LNG bunkering operations, says ABS.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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