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September 17, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • TP rate up 8.9pc to US$2,711/FEU; Asia-USEC rises 6.6pc to $3,966/FEU
  • Hong Kong Government: Brace for recession, export fall as quarter ends
  • OOCL launches Japan-Taiwan-Xiamen-Hong Kong KTX5 service this week
  • UN's IMO urges ballast water treaty ratification for early enforcement
  • Georgia's Savannah posts 13.8pc increase to 270,610 TEU in August
  • Virginia's Hampton Roads posts 24pc increase to 188,658 TEU in August
  • South Carolina's Charleston volume up 19pc to 137,039 TEU in August
  • MSC makes unusual Le Havre transshipment test call with mega box load
  • Huanghua August port volume hits new record high of 1.5 million tonnes
  • Alataw Pass checkpoint's freight volume up 92pc in first seven months
  • Fujian's 8-month road freight increases 13.9pc to 364 million tonnes
  • Study shows passenger vehicle production up to record highs worldwide
  • US logistics firms plan to exploit opportunities in European downturn
  • Changi Airport profit rises 64pc to US$453 million, revenue up 22pc
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines mulls leasing rather than parking surplus 747-400s
  • Manchester Airport prepares to promote itself as 'World Logistics Hub'
  • Singapore Airlines expands use of its Lufthansa Systems route planner

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • AMTOI's 13th AGM today
  • Call for proper scrutiny of shipboard armed guards
  • Coastal shipping making presence felt: BIMCO
  • GL sees immense potential in LNG as shipping fuel
  • K. P. Unnikrishnan elected MANSA President for 2012-14
  • MOL receives EVO's top award for container services
  • Sarjak Container Lines wins recognition as 'NVOCC of the Year (Special Equipment)' at MALA 2012
  • G. Senthilvel appointed FA&CAO of Chennai Port
  • Kandla Port Trust awarded Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puruskar
  • New Mangalore Port handles largest consignment of timber logs
  • Port & dock workers to get bonus soon
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port breaks 9-year rock phosphate handling record
  • Railways requires INR 80,000 cr. for PPP projects
  • Transporters increase freight charges
  • Truck rentals hit by drop in lifting of cargo
  • August exports down 9.7 pc
  • Bring down cost of credit to boost exports: Fieo
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 1.58 bn to $ 292.04 bn
  • INR ends week at 2-1/2 month high of 54.31
  • Hundreds join coastal clean-up drive at Mumbai beaches
  • Nurminen Logistics successfully transports 9.50-m width loads in Finland
  • Scheuerles UltralightCombi proving its mettle

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Bangkok Airways cancels Bangalore service
    Less than a year after launching the Bangkok - Bangalore service on 26 September 2011, Bangkok Airways is set to cancel this daily operation between its hub airport and the souther...
  • GAC opens new office in Santos (Brazil)
    GAC has opened a new office at the Brazilian port of Santos. It is the third office in Brazil, joining the bases in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. GAC Brazil was established in 2006...
  • Container lease fleet grew strongly in 2011
    Drewry Maritime Research's latest Container Leasing Industry report indicates that the rental container fleet grew by 10.6% in 2011, improving on the 9% returned in 2010 and giving...
  • Turkish Airlines to serve Mauritania
    Turkish Airlines is launching a new service to Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania on 16 September. The airline will operate the thrice-weekly Istanbul - Nouakchott - Dakar - Ist...
  • Ideas and schemes for managing single-wagon load traffic in the future
    Single-wagon load traffic has lost market shares in Europe due to high production costs and a lack of quality standards. For some sectors, such as the chemical industry, rail trans...
  • New trucks for Knights of Old
    The UK-based transport and logistics specialist Knights of Old have put its first new Ivecos into service. The new vehicles include ten Eurocargo 75E16 7.5 tonners and two Eurocarg...
  • CN expands locomotive shop in British Columbia
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced a CAD 12 million (USD 12.26 million) expansion of its Locomotive Reliability Centre (LRC) at its northern British Columbia centre. ...
  • New Volvo FH launched
    Volvo Trucks has launched a new FH tractor unit in Gothenburg (Sweden). The new model is more economical and safer than the current FH. Production of the new FH with euro 5 engines...
  • Bahrain Air resumes second service this week
    Bahrain Air is resuming its twice weekly service to Kathmandu (Nepal) today (14 September), after resuming its thrice weekly operation to Dhaka (Bangladesh) last Monday (10 Septemb...
  • Le Havre reports new handling record
    The French port of Le Havre has proudly announced a new record handling figure. A total of 7,800 teu were handled when the Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Compan...
  • LH Cargo's supervisory board prolongs Andreas Otto's term of office
    The supervisory board of the German carrier Lufthansa Cargo has prolonged the contract of Andreas Otto by five years to 30 June 2018. Otto, the board member for products and sales,...
  • GLS inaugurates new hub in Greater Milan
    GLS Italy, the Italian affiliate of the pan-European CEP service provider GLS, has moved to a new location in San Giuliano Milanese, to the southeast of Milan. Italy's second large...
  • Groupe CAT acquires Toquero Group transport division
    The French service provider Groupe CAT recently bought (through its Iberian subsidiary) the Toquero Group's transport division, one of the most important vehicles logistics transpo...
  • Geodis opens new logistics platform in Casablanca
    The French logistics service provider Geodis has opened its new 16,000 sqm logistics site in Casablanca (Morocco). This platform, which has been operational since the end of 2011, ...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Pyro-torq coating system receives ABS approval
  • IMO's Sekimizu calls for shipowner action on key issues
  • Double christening for Evergreen Line at Samsung
  • $16 billion investment gap threatens ports, waterways
  • First FPSO in U.S. GoM starts oil production

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver taps Estuesta as new finance/accounting director
  • Inchcape warns of expansion of immigration officer strike in Brazil
  • Ward joins New Orleans office of Jensen Maritime Consultants
  • Port of Los Angeles releases August 2012 cargo numbers
  • Weekly rail traffic count rolls to both sides of ledger

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • CSAV caught up in car carrier probe
    Subpoenas issued by US and Canadian authorities
  • Cosco Dalian reported to have booked up to 30 VLCCs
    Market waits for confirmation that whispers of Chinese binge have become reality
  • More boxships laid up as demand stalls
    Inactive fleet tops 400,000 teu for first time since mid-May
  • Flashpoint on the waterfront
    ILA-USMX talks enter critical phase as federal mediation begins
  • Main sticking points in US ports dispute
    A few of the unresolved issues that have brought US ports close to an ILA strike
  • The perils of paying peanuts
    Cheapest is never best when protecting your crew and cargo from pirates
  • Qatar supplies an extra 20m tonnes of LNG to Japan
    Doha positions itself to meet Tokyo's growing demand
  • US docker and seafarer unions join forces to defend workers' rights
    Maritime Labour Alliance launches as dock talks enter crucial phase
  • LNG shipping boosted as Japan pulls the plug on nuclear power
    Orderbook now looks healthy after historic energy decision
  • Arctic offers new gold rush for shipping
    Ernst Frankel outlines potential in Onassis lecture
  • Garbage in; garbage out
    Waste disposal laws show it is easier to ban a problem than to solve it
  • Asia-Europe box rates slide further
    Spot prices down more than a third since May
  • Fortescue shares suspend trading
    Doubt over company's ability to pay back loans leads to panic selling
  • Rongsheng sued by Quanchai shareholder
    Aegon-Industrial Fund Management claims Yuan16.37m compensation
  • Thorning-Schmidt urges Denmark and China to co-operate in shipping
    Danish premier highlights common values and prospects for mutual benefit
  • Ransom taskforce to report back next week
    Shipowners and unions oppose moves to ban payments to pirates
  • Long-term forecasts won't help owners now
    Rising tonne-mile demand for VLCCs will have a positive future impact, but owners are focused on the dire present market
  • US faces $16bn investment gap at ports and inland waterways
    Civil engineers' body warns on infrastructure
  • Unity is the way forward in ballast water treatment
    Trying to tackle the issue at national level will lead to pandemonium
  • China's capesizes: will good things come to those who wait?
    Brokers debate whether government stimulus can revive a flat market
  • OOCL launches new intra-Asia service
    Two 1,500 teu boxships to cover Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Xiamen, Tokyo and Nagoya
  • Textainer prices share offering at $31.50
    World's largest container lessor to sell 5m shares and stakeholder Halco sells 2.5m
  • China Shipping Haisheng scraps vintage chemical tanker
    China Shipping unit sells 1984-built, 5,470 dwt vessel for under $800,000
  • Ocean Rig expands private offering to $800m
    Notes due in 2017 are priced at 6.5%
  • Statoil signs floating storage unit deal with SHI
    Norway energy giant signs deal to renew buoy system in Heidrun field

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Ocean Rig upsizes bond offering
    NASDAQ-listed Ocean Rig, controlled by George Economou-led DryShips, has priced an $800M junk bond offering
  • CSL wins Cochin Port Trust auction
    COCHIN Shipyard Ltd (CSL) today received the mandate to set up an international ship repair unit at Cochin Port Trust, at a capital expenditure of 7.5B rupees (136M)
  • Cosco retains 'sell' rating
    WHILE shipbuilding activities for the offshore sector looks positive, Cosco Corp (Singapore) is not seen ready to "ride this wave," observes a sector analyst

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Freight-Related Programs Face $1.7 Billion in Sequestration Cuts
    Federal programs that directly and indirectly affect freight transportation face more than $1.7 billion in automatic budget cuts through the...
  • Toy Shippers Hope for 'Quick Progress' in ILA Talks
    Toy shippers are the latest importers to urge the International Longshormen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance to seek a...
  • Mobile Port Director Returns to Work
    James K. Lyons, long-time head of the Port of Mobile, returned to work on Friday after a temporary leave of...
  • Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 10-14
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargoes from East Asia to Mexico, Central America and South America...
  • Teamsters Prepare for UPS Contract Talks
    Health care benefits and pensions as well as wages will top the agenda when the Teamsters union and UPS, the...
  • Corps of Engineers Gets New NY Commander
    Col. Paul E. Owen assumed command of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday....
  • Teamsters President Hoffa Discusses UPS Negotiations, Pensions (Video)
    Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa speaks on upcoming negotiations with UPS, the largest Teamsters employer, for a new multi-year...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Settles Class-Action Antitrust Suit
    Kuehne + Nagel said it has entered into an agreement to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices in...
  • US, Canada Investigate CSAV
    CSAV said it and some of its employees have received subpoenas from U.S. government authorities and the Competition Office of...
  • STB's Higher Rail Capital Rate Deals Blow to Captive Shippers
    Shippers dependent on a single major railroad will likely have a harder time contesting rates after the Surface Transportation Board...
  • Maersk CEO: China's Changing Economy Slowing Export Growth
    Lower growth in China's export volumes reflects changes in its manufacturing sector, according to Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou, China...
  • DOT's LaHood Details Importance of New Freight Policy Council (Video)
    DOT Secretary LaHood invites participants of the first listening session on the newly formed Freight Policy Council to share what...
  • Panalpina Launches Three Asia-Europe LCL Services
    Panalpina boosted its fast- growing less-than-containerload Asia-Europe network with the launch of three services from China and Singapore to Hungary,...
  • OOCL Launches Intra-Asia Service
    OOCL has launched a new intra-Asia service linking Taiwan and China to Japan. The KTX5 will be operated by...
  • India's Exports Fell 9.7 Percent in August
    India's exports shrank for the fourth consecutive month in August on a year-over-year basis, falling 9.7 percent to $22.3 billion,...
  • E-Commerce Creates Overnight Sensation
    As e-commerce transforms the retail industry from a brick-bound behemoth to a fast-moving, multichannel enterprise, retailers, parcel carriers and logistics...
  • Commentary: Building Domestic Intermodal
    When APL developed the stacktrain in the mid-1980s, it effectively launched the modern intermodal era by going beyond the basic...
  • Cathay Pacific Expects Cargo Rebound in September
    Cathay Pacific Airways saw cargo volumes lose further ground in August but predicted a rebound in the latter part of...
  • Commentary: The Russia Paradox
    In the final scene of the 1990 blockbuster film "The Hunt for Red October," Sean Connery's Marko Ramius considers what's...
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Off 4.1 Percent in August
    Frankfurt airport's freight traffic dipped 4.1 percent in August from a year ago as an uncertain global economy and the...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo Adds African Destinations
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has extended its reach in West Africa to nine new destinations. Via its hub at Lagos,...
  • Air China Cargo Launches China-Europe Flight
    Air China Cargo has launched a new flight linking China to Europe. The five-times-weekly B747-400F service from Shanghai calls...
  • US Intermodal Volume Rises, Carload Traffic Falls
    Intermodal shipments on major railroads rose 3.1 percent year-over-year in the week ending Sept. 8 but plummeted 13.9 percent from the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Intra-Asia market is not decoupled from other tradelanes
    There has been much talk over the past couple of years about the sustainability of the intra-Asia trades outperforming the global market and, therefore, saving ...
  • Evergreen and Yang Ming report mixed results
    Evergreen and Yang Ming performed very differently in Q2 12 compared to the first quarter of the year. As shown in table 1, Evergreen only just returned to profit ...
  • Menlo boosts agreement with Dana's Thai operation
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of US-headquartered Con-way Inc. has boosted its agreement with the axle-making shipper customer Dana ...
  • SDV takes control of Getco
    Paris-based SDV has bought a majority stake in Milan-based Getco, a leading provider of multimodal transport services in Italy.Getco's activities are centred on ...
  • Bottomless dollar pot spikes stocks
    Equities around the world have been given a boost by the Federal Reserve's announcement yesterday that it would inject USD40 billion a month into the US economy ...
  • GAC adds to its Brazilian network
    Dubai-based GAC, which is one of the world's leading providers of integrated solutions to the shipping, logistics and marine industry, has expanded its operations ...
  • ITO business ripe for transactions
    Drewry Maritime Research expects merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to further pick up in the international terminal operating business, with the possibility ...
  • IMO warned by EC about need for climate change
    The European Commission has reminded the International Maritime Organisation that unless it delivers more on climate change soon, it will lose its mandate to protect ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Cheniere projects look promising
    Cheniere Energy is hoping to seal its liquefaction build-out at Sabine Pass in Louisiana and start exporting LNG by as early as the fourth quarter of 2015, according to an equity analyst at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Antitrust probe ignites
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores on Friday confirmed reports that it is one of the targets of an antitrust investigation unfolding in North America.
  • Cape buys brewing
    China's Hebei Ocean Shipping is believed to be on the brink of selling two capesize ore carriers.
  • Who's a lucky boy, then?
    A Liverpool couple have been reunited with a pet parrot that escaped to board a German cruiseship.
  • Cochin gets cash
    The Indian government has cleared Cochin Shipyard's INR 7.5bn ($138m) new shiprepair profit in Kerala.
  • OOCL adds Intra-Asia loop
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has introduced a new service to its Intra-Asia network.
  • Humpuss calls for help
    Indonesia's Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) is likely to ask creditors to further reduce its debt as it seeks to settle early charter termination disputes.
  • Horizon eyes FAL tanker
    A FAL Oil aframax embroiled in arrears claims is to be sold off in Singapore.
  • A stab in the back
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Sale spur for MBC
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers is set for a near $3m profit from the sale of industrial land.
  • Taiwan Nav falls
    Bulker owner Taiwan Navigation has posted a slip in first-half earnings as investment income dwindled.
  • Ezion's golden year
    Ezion Holdings is on course to double its share price in 2011 with nearly a third of the year still to go.
  • Greek plotting comeback?
    A Greek owner who cashed in his ships almost a decade ago is being tipped to make a comeback.
  • Second Sage death
    Australian police are investigating the death of a second crew member on a Japanese bulker, two weeks after a colleague disappeared mysteriously from the ship.
  • Crosstraders cashing in
    Panamax bulker owners opting to crosstrade are currently securing a huge premium over those adopting a round-voyage approach, DNB says.
  • Rena million on hold
    An NZD 1m ($833,000) gift to the people of Tauranga from the charterer of the wrecked Rena is on hold.
  • Cosco pain to go on
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) could emerge stronger from the shipping downturn but may well have to suffer more first, an analyst has said.
  • Grimaldi's giant grab
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • ITF boards Julia
    ITF union representatives have boarded a Dutch cargoship in Ireland in pursuit of wage arrears.
  • Ko: Korea staying No 1
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering chief Ko Jae-Ho believes Korea will remain the world's biggest vessel producer as rivals struggle.
  • Crew wants Spanish trial
    A group of Bulgarian seafarers arrested in Spain in a drugs bust have protested their innocence.
  • HHI eyes subsea deal
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has drawn up a list of potential subsea takeover targets.
  • Ocean Rig prices notes
    George Economou-controlled Ocean Rig UDW has set a coupon of 6.5% for its $800m bond issue set to be issued next week.
  • Swiber eyes perp bond
    Swiber Offshore has become the latest offshore vessel company to issue a perpetual bond to fund its expansion.
  • Samsung wins Statoil job
    Samsung Heavy Industries has landed a $230m contract to build a floating storage unit (FSU) for Norwegian oil giant Statoil.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • CORRECTION: MSC adds Haifa to Asia-U.S. East Coast service
    A news report in today's AS Daily incorrectly presented the vessel rotation for Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Asia-U.S. East Coast service that now includes Haifa. The service rotation is Ningbo, Shanghai, Chiwan, Yantian, Singapore, Haifa, New York, Norfolk, Baltimore, Savannah, Charleston, Freeport, Norfolk, Haifa, Colombo, Singapore, Chiwan, Hong Kong, and Ningbo.
  • SE ports achieve double-digit box growth
    The Port of Virginia gained bragging rights over its southeastern rivals, namely Charleston and Savannah, for August container business with a 24 percent jump in volume to 188,658 TEUs compared to the prior year.
  • Study: Mobile fleet devices to double by 2015
    More than 9 million GPS and wireless devices used to manage fleet vehicles, trailers, construction equipment and mobile workers will be in use by 2015, representing a $3 billion market, according to C.J. Driscoll & Associates.
  • Muted growth forecast for 2012 clothing exports
    World clothing export growth in 2012 is predicted to be even slower in volume terms than the 5 percent growth rate seen in 2011, according to a report in the latest issue of Global Apparel Markets.
  • NAM picks new VP for trade
  • Pacer expands distribution deal with Yamaha
  • SDV buys majority stake in Getco
  • SkyBitz pairs with TMW for enterprise mobility
  • SEKO snags CEVA executive Bento
  • U.S. maritime unions form alliance
  • Navman expands mobile fleet tracking
  • Henderson elected vice chairman of Halifax Port Authority

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
  • Global bunker prices rise across the week
    Bunker prices rise across the week as crude nears the $100 per barrel level.
  • Bunker prices end week higher
    Demand was average on the US Gulf, according to a local trader.
  • Copec Marine closed for holiday
    The company will resume business on Thursday, September 20.
  • Fujairah market closes on a firm note
    But Durban prices subject to enquiry on the back of tight avails.
  • Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam
    Prices end week on high note with gains across northern Europe.
  • Traders look to 'straight-run' Russian product
    Asia markets considering alternatives to Venezuelan fuel oil.
  • Push to reduce flash point limit shelved
    Maersk official tells ICS conference why aligning flash point for distillates with automotive industry is no longer desirable.
  • Arrested FAL ship on verge of sale
    Bank prefers sale to public auction.
  • Baltic refinery to focus on 2015 'ECA compliant' fuel
    Production of 0.1% sulphur fuel will give plant 'competitive edge'.
  • Industry facing 'paradigm change' on efficiency
    High bunker price is driving change, says study.
  • US state lifts threat of sales tax on bunkers
    'New legislation will keep marine fuel industry alive and well in our state,'says PMSA.
  • Bunker markets firming in Asian hubs on Friday
    Supplies of marine fuels 'fine' at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Bunker players make arrests in Singapore
    Ratanpur and CPC Crest vessels seized for unpaid bunker bills.
  • Marine insurers get political
    IUMI setting out to influence maritime decision makers.
  • Poland-based firm develops LNG-fueled inland push tug
    Design uses a pair of Mitsubishi engines converted from using diesel.
  • Hawaiian investor eyes biofuel bunkering ops at Micronesia
    The aim is to supply the US Navy fleet at Guam with biofuel.
  • Taiwan orders 'lowest possible fuel consumption' engines
    Two engines will be fitted to ropax vessel for 2014 delivery.
  • Hyundai Heavy clinches $620 million drillship order
    Drillship features Gusto P10000 design which allows vessel to use less fuel during operations, says HHI.
  • Traders, risk managers pulling in 'two different directions'
    Current operating environment fuels tension between traders and risk managers, says player.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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