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February 17, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker fleet set to grow 6%, rates seen staying low
    The supply of crude oil tankers is expected to grow by 6 per cent this year and daily rates are seen staying low due to oversupply and slack demand, shipping industry association Bimco said on Wednesday.
  • 25-year-low charter rates put squeeze on ship owners
    Companies hiring ships to haul coal and other raw materials are adding to financial pressure on vessel owners by taking advantage of the lowest charter costs in a quarter of a century, according to Precious Shipping pcl.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK down 6pc in January to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.2pc
  • CSAV suffers loss of US$1.24 billion in 2011, $380 million in last quarter
  • US import cargo volume to fall 6.8pc in February, but upturn signalled
  • Ron Widdows to become new CEO of Hamburg's Rickmers Group from April
  • Chongqing container volume increases 7.6pc in January to 60,400 TEU
  • Eastbound transpacific container capacity continue to hold steady
  • EU bans business with Tidewater, Iran's big container terminal operator
  • IMB: Steer clear of Nigerian coast, 2 shot dead trying to reach citadel
  • Box ship captain, two crewmen charged with illegal weapons in Mombasa
  • Parent company, major shareholders find Zim US$100 million bailout
  • Port of Hamburg container volume up 14.2pc to 9 million TEU in 2011
  • Asian shippers voice 'deep dissatisfaction' over claims processing: poll
  • CEVA expands LCL service lanes from Houston to Singapore
  • EU carbon tax foes to meet in Moscow to fight emissions trading scheme
  • FAA to formulate regulations governing use of drones in US airspace
  • US Government Accountability chief doubts 100pc box screening possible

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Delta Conship honoured for service excellence
  • APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India
  • APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal
  • Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference
  • SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension
  • Indian air cargo market set to soar in coming years
  • DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports
  • Did sliding steer export growth?

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Ansaldo STS awarded contract in UAE
    Spain-based Ansaldo STS has been awarded a contract by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal for the system integration of the newly constructed Shah-Ha...
  • Russian Railways' network moves 1.2 billion t
    Russian Railways reported that 105.5 million tons of freight was hauled in its network in December 2011, an increase of 5.2% compared to the same month in 2010. Freight turnover in...
  • Cargoline defying hackers
    Cargoline has become the first general cargo alliance to implements the ISO/IEC 27001 information security system. The programme is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and should provide perma...
  • Kögel expands service network in Denmark
    Kögel, one of the leading trailer manufacturers in Europe, has comprehensively expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners, namely KLC, Jysk Lastvog...
  • Lan Cargo: promising start to 2012
    Lan Airlines and its subsidiaries, one of the leading air carriers in Latin America, reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for January 2012 compared to January 2011. ...
  • NIIT Technologies implements cargo management system at Vietnam's largest airport
    NIIT Technologies Ltd, a global IT solutions provider based in New Delhi, has successfully implemented its Cargo Operations Intelligent System2 (COSYS), a complete cargo management...
  • duisport set new container handling record in 2011
    Duisburg's Rhine ports noted a 10% increase in throughput to 125.6 million t in 2011 (2010: 114 million t). The German service provider duisport set a new record by lifting 64 mill...
  • New vessel for Transbox/Rhinecontainer
    Transbox, a subsidiary of the Dutch shipping service provider Rhinecontainer BV, began to deploy the new 268 teu ship "FSaron" (135 m x 11.45 m) on the Rotterdam-Antwerp-...
  • K Line - change of executive officers
    The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) decided to change some of its executive officers at a recent board meeting. With effect from 1 July, the current ma...
  • Severe cargo shrinkage at Hong Kong's AAT
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) reported that its January 2012 tonnage throughput amounted to 50,781 t, a drop of 16% compared with the same period last year. Exp...
  • Logwin operating new spare parts warehouse for German car maker
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), started operations at a new spare parts warehouse for the German car manufacturer BMW in aut...
  • Gebrüder Weiss ventures into Georgian market
    The Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has opened for business in Tiflis (Georgia), with immediate effect. The global transport and logistics company has founded a ...
  • Broekman Group develops steel solution for maritime transport users
    The Broekman Group has initiated a new business entity for the maritime industry and transport users in the steel and dry cargo sector. Broekman Chartering & Brokering now arra...
  • New CEO of Rickmers Holding and Rickmers-Linie
    Jan B Steffens is set to step down from the positions of CEO of Rickmers Holding and CEO of Rickmers-Linie by 31 March 2012. He will continue to serve on the Rickmers Group advisor...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Hornbeck Offshore reports strong fourth quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Port Tracker report predicts box moves will drop this month
  • Titan nets Navy contract for salvage/engineering support
  • Coast Guard marks opening of new North Bend, Or. facility
  • Federal Maritime Commission releases EU exemption study
  • TOP Ships trimming board to reduce company's expenses

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Loss of Qatar's LNG would have world-wide effects
    Countries importing liquefied natural gas are critically dependent on the stability of all exports, not just those that use the Strait of Hormuz
  • Is STX OSV ripe for the picking?
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder could be a juicy acquisition, but who will pluck it?
  • IHC Merwede eyes Jaya Holdings' shipyards
    Improving stock prices make it more likely that a Jaya stake will be sold
  • The Baltic Dry what?
    Righting the shipping industry's Wikipedia wrongs
  • Results are a mess of our own making
    Shipping can rise from the doldrums only if it learns from past mistakes
  • Goldenport takes control of German feeder vessel
    Latest acquisition is well-priced, says Greek owner
  • Jack-up drills test near-term highs
    Seadrill lands a clutch of fixtures at improved rates
  • The strength of Hercules
    Offshore player concentrates on shallow-water drilling units
  • Noble weighs spinning off jack-up rigs
    A spin-off, or another form of asset disposition, if timed right, would have the potential to bring in outsized amounts of cash
  • Dry bulk owners should hold off ordering even if yards drop prices
    Safe Bulkers chief says newbuilding values will stay low for some time, so companies should order later in the downturn
  • Congressional antitrust hearings could begin next month
    No plans in Europe to turn back the clock
  • FMC study set to reignite box line antitrust debate
    Research shows US trades not disadvantaged by European Union regulatory reform
  • Sitting on the fence
    FMC study offers ammunition to reformers and to their opponents
  • Credit Suisse upgrades DP World from neutral to outperform
    Global port group's target share price raised by 18% to $14.7o
  • Supramax owners hope for March market rebound
    Atlantic decline halts as Pacific rates grow on fewer ships
  • Indian fishermen shot dead by Italian anti-piracy team
    Conflicting reports after tanker incident off Kerala
  • Hajioannou says Vale transhipment hub does not make financial sense
    Safe Bulkers chief tells analysts that such a move would be positive for the capesize market
  • Enrica Lexie guards and officers not immune from criminal or civil law
    Murder charges are possible, say legal sources
  • LPG seaborne trade to top 100m tonnes in 2013
    Butane and propane to lead growth, with VLGCs forecast to earn $1m a month in two years' time
  • Product tankers drive Navios growth strategy
    Company pays dividend on profitable quarter but puts growth first
  • Los Angeles posts record January volumes as Long Beach slips
    Chinese new year helps LA to notch up 5.8% rise to just under 699,000 teu, but hinders its neighbour
  • Vale iron ore sales to Asia boost dry bulk tonne-mile demand
    China, Japan and South Korea account for 60% of Brazilian miner's ferrous sales in 2011
  • HMM sues Grand China over charter hire arrears in new US suit
    Box company targets parent company HNA in $19.7m claim
  • SkySails sacks half its staff as wind propulsion fails to fly
    Hamburg firm has sold barely 10 kites
  • Antwerp and Rotterdam beset by strikes
    Mega-hubs face disruption as pilots and dock workers attack Belgian and Dutch changes in national pension rules
  • CSA unyielding in Vale ban
    Industry group to monitor movements of valemaxes and talk to Chinese ports and steel mills
  • Marsh joins forces with Sami to release PMSC package
    Broker is first of four to receive private maritime security industry endorsement
  • Robbery incidents up in Southeast and South Asia in January
    ReCAAP reports one attempted pirate attack
  • Torm passes deadline on debt talks
    Ailing tanker company is looking for another extension on suspension of debt payments
  • US box imports forecast to rise in first half of 2012
    Industry estimates bullish on improved economic outlook

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Liner probe detects little harm
    REPEAL of the EU liner conference block exemption has had little if any impact on US box rates, concludes an FMC report released today
  • CSAV attains capital goal
    CHILEAN liner CSAV today confirmed that it has completed its capital-raising programme and successfully hit its target of $1.2Bn
  • Frangou keeps buying
    NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced quarterly profits and the acquisition of three more MR2 product tanker newbuildings
  • BIMCO: despite caution, ship lending increased
    LENDERS have become more cautious on shipping finance, yet their top 20 actually increased such financing last year, BIMCO said today
  • Algoma smiles times four
    ALGOMA Central's takeover last year of ships from long-time business partner Upper Lakes today sweetened Algoma's bottom line
  • SCI net falls 40%
    HIGH SPENDING on operations and a drop in freight rates led to Shipping Corp of India today to post a 40% drop in net profits year on year
  • AP's profits plummet
    CROATIA'S Atlantska Plovidba said today its net profits dropped 63% last year from 2010 results
  • TORM predicts another renewal from banks
    TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk carrier operator, said today it expects another extension of a temporary agreement with its banks
  • Vale shifts to transhipment
    BRAZILIAN iron-ore giant Vale has reported lower profits than expected and emphasised transhipment strategies for China deliveries
  • US box imports seen growing, but slowly
    US BOX imports are expected to fall 6.8% in February, as forecasters continue to take a guarded outlook on 2012 growth
  • Capesizes face slow recovery
    CAPESIZES in the Pacific began the week well, with Australian miners taking bulkers again, but brokers told Fairplay today owners playing catch-up are holding up recovery
  • Pools prop up VLCCs
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that pooled VLCCs are helping to push freight rates up
  • Europe presses for stricter ship fuel limits
    EUROPEAN Parliament members today pressed for even stricter limits on sulphur content in maritime fuel than mandated by the IMO
  • Olympic labours to fix UK ferry berth crack
    URGENT repairs are being carried out on a ferry berth wall at Weymouth Harbour, a 2012 Olympic site, the English port told Fairplay today
  • Adaro raises coal output
    MALAYSIAN bank CIMB expects Indonesia's second-biggest thermal coal producer Adaro Energy to increase output this year after it delivered a better year-on-year performance than expected for 2011

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Imports
    Federal regulators are still squeezing orange juice imports, stopping shipments at the U.S. border or ports and testing samples for...
  • Moody's Raises Swift Transportation Rating
    Moody's Investors Service boosted its outlook for Swift Transportation to positive from stable as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilds...
  • Rhode Island Study Urges Maritime, Breakbulk Development
    A study by a Rhode Island legislative commission said development of auto import-export cargo, offshore wind farms, container feeder services...
  • California 3PL Opens Charleston Transload Center
    Logistics provider Performance Team is opening a container transloading facility at the Port of Charleston to transload cargo from ocean...
  • Central Freight Lines to Test Natural Gas Trucks
    Southwestern less-than-truckload carrier Central Freight Lines will test 15 natural gas-powered Class 8 Peterbilt tractors in Houston and Galveston, Texas....
  • EU Liner Conference Ban Didn't Hurt US Shippers, Study Says
    U.S. shippers have been relatively unaffected by the European Union's 2008 decision to outlaw liner conferences, according to a two-year...
  • Transport Industry Fights N.J. Employee-Driver Bills
    Industry groups including shippers and trucking companies are urging New Jersey legislators to reject union-backed bills that would require owner-operators...
  • CSAV Completes $1.2 Billion Capital Increase
    Chilean carrier CSAV has issued $412 million in new stock to complete a $1.2 million capital increase that is a...
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Expects Strong 2012 Traffic
    St. Lawrence Seaway officials expect strong traffic in the 2012 navigation season, starting March 22, as foreign demand for North...
  • Port of Long Beach Container Trade Falls 3.9 Percent
    The Port of Long Beach began 2012 on a down note, with containerized imports in January declining 5.5 percent and...
  • Hamburg Port Boosts Container Traffic 14.2 Percent
    The port of Hamburg boosted container traffic 14.2 percent in 2011 from a year ago, consolidating the port's position as...
  • VPA, MSC Offer Through Service to Richmond
    Mediterranean Shipping began offering a bill of lading for both imports and exports to and from the Port of Richmond,...
  • MSC Rethinks Antwerp Port Presence as Strike Continues
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is reconsidering its operations at the Port of Antwerp as a pilot strike paralyzes shipping...
  • Global Economy on the Mend, Says Survey
    A quarterly global survey says the world's economic climate has begun to improve after two quarters of decline but remains...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Resume Their Fall
    Spot freight rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade dropped by 3.2 percent this week from the week before as the...
  • Shipping Corporation of India Profit Down 40 Percent
    Shipping Corporation of India's third quarter net profit fell 40 percent from a year ago to $15.12 million, as the...
  • Star Reefers Swings to $124 Million Loss in 2011
    Star Reefers swung to a $124 million net loss in 2011 from an $89,000 profit a year ago, as the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Transnet responds to South Africa regulators' tariff cut
    Transnet, which controls Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has responded in a positive and collaborative manner to the regulator's decision to suspend its ...
  • BIMCO believes container shipping will remain pressurised
    In its latest report on the container shipping market, BIMCO has suggested that weak demand, compounded by continuing levels of overcapacity will continue to pressurise ...
  • NPA to use NIM for training staff
    The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is to use the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) to help train its staff. The move reflects the authority's desire to have ...
  • Italy and the Netherlands slide into recession
    With the debt crisis in Europe threatening a contagion impact on weak southern eurozone states should a bail-out deal for beleaguered Greece not be forthcoming ...
  • Stronger transpac volumes forecast by Port Tracker
    Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to be down 6.8% in February from the same month a year ago - but should show year-over-year ...
  • Renault opens new assembly plant in Tanger Med
    Renault has just opened a car assembly plant in Tanger Med that promises to inject new life into the Moroccan gateway. It has an initial annual capacity of 170,000 ...
  • Dublin exports up, but boxes down
    Exports through Ireland's state-owned Dublin Port Company [DPC] increased by 2.8% in 2011, versus the previous year, to 11.5 million tonnes, as imports declined ...
  • Matson's 2011 profit hit by 'difficult' transpac
    US Jones Act carrier Matson has seen its operating profit slump for 2011 - with a major factor being 'competitive pricing pressure' in the transpacific trade.Its ...
  • Indian ports struggle to match nation's growth
    Indian exports rose 10.1% year-on-year in January to USD25.4 billion, with imports to the 1.2 billion populated country soaring by 20.3% to USD40.1 billion, reflecting ...
  • CSAV reduces losses
    CSAV continued to haemorrhage money in Q4 11, but at a much slower pace than in the previous three quarters. The carrier's revenue fell by 42.8% compared to Q3 ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Pdvsa sails to Syria
    Venezuelan oil giant risks political backlash as product carrier nears shores of war-torn Syria.
  • Cruise safety in IMO sights
    Koji Sekimizu plans new international initiative after Costa Concordia tragedy.
  • Top shipping news on an app
    Keep up with the latest shipping industry news with TradeWinds' new Apple and Android apps.
  • Scorpio eyes replacements
    US-quoted owner lining up order and chartered-in tonnage as it prepares to part ways with products carriers, sources say.
  • Wells lifts TNK to 'outperform'
    Analyst urges clients to snap up shares of Teekay Tankers in anticipation of 'transformative' acquisition transaction.
  • Pre-crash rates in sight
    DVB predicts earnings of $1m per month could be touched in 2013 as VLGCs lead LPG recovery.
  • Farstad triples earnings
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner sees big upswing in fourth quarter earnings and eyes improved rates in 2012.
  • HMM joins Grand China bout
    Hyundai Merchant asks US judge to freeze embattled Asian bulker operator's Alabama assets as it chases $20m claim.
  • Lemos stalwart Lyristis dies
    Sixty-year veteran of London-Greek owner died last night, the company says.
  • Frangou adds MR2 trio
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Acquisition chalks up three products tanker newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Oceanteam weaker in Q4
    Norwegian offshore construction outfit's net profit dips in the final quarter because of tax man.
  • Get serious on scrap front
    Tanker market malaise requires owners to follow the Japanese example, Arctic says.
  • Strong finish from Hornbeck
    New York-listed owner tops the street in Q4 to end loss-making year on a high.
  • Tanker in death drama
    Two Indian fishermen shot after armed guards on Italian ship mistook them for pirates.
  • HRG suffers in the fourth
    Norwegian ferry and cruiseship operator counts the cost of Nordlys tragedy.
  • Solvtrans nets a profit
    Fish carrier owner sees its bottom line drift from red to black in the final three months of 2011.
  • Big John cools KLC battle
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean reaches truce with Korea Line in long-running charter dispute.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • C-TPAT to be recast as 'all-threats' program
  • FMC: U.S. shippers not harmed by EU law change
  • CMA CGM boosts rates on eastbound TP, other trades
  • MSC raises Far East/Caribbean-Central America rates
  • Emirates hikes Mideast/East Africa rates
  • Port truckers in Seattle end protest
  • U.S., EU seal organic food trade
  • Elemica launches TMS
  • A2b, Kigo lace tighter together
  • Ryder names Sanchez president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • US to target black carbon
    As the IMO looks to tackle the problem of soot, Hillary Clinton announces plans for a new initiative aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants.
  • Bunker prices firming in European ports
    Tight avails in Rotterdam for prompt deliveries.
  • IFO prices unchanged in Fujairah
    Middle East sees little movement.
  • Reilly says Chemoil looking to grow in Singapore
    Declines to confirm reports that Itochu has sold its shares in the company.
  • Singapore bunker players see premiums fall
    Bunker suppliers clearing their term barrels at a loss.
  • Environmental groups applaud vote in favour of cleaner ship fuels
    MEP have not, however, approved proposals to improve enforcement by requiring a minimum amount of inspections.
  • Fuel oil stocks remain above 19 million barrels
    Stock levels have been boosted by record arbitrage volumes.
  • European MEPs vote for stricter sulphur regulations
    Committee wants draft legislation to go further than EC proposal and IMO regulations, expanding sulphur emission control zones in Europe.
  • Golden Ocean eyes 'fuel-efficient assets' acquisition
    Existing fleets of vessels 'not the prime target' for acquisitions, it says.
  • Asian IFO prices lack direction
    Average demand at Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • KPI Bridge Oil sues BLT over $2.2 million unpaid bunker bills
    Alleges that the Indonesian shipping firm has 'failed, neglected and/or refused' to pay on 17 bunker contracts.
  • Bunker barge avails 'improving' in Western Japan
    Local traders see 'less delay' in bunker delivery schedules.
  • South China fuel oil imports to rise 18% in February
    Bonded bunker players replenish their stocks.
  • Fuel pumping ops on Costa Concordia 'progressing well'
    Salvors emptying fuel from the first six tanks of the stricken cruise ship, says port authority.
  • Chemoil sees growth from diversification
    New businesses account for 'substantial part of volume growth' in 2011.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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
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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