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April 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia- Mozambique, South African services with Maersk
  • Maersk's resumes bookings on Europe-Asia backhaul run, but rates to rise
  • Emirates raises rates from Far East to Mideast US300/TEU from May 1
  • Fujian first quarter seaport box volume up 8.9pc to 2.24 million TEU
  • Hamburg Sud revenue grew 7pc to US$6.3 billion in 2011, boxes up 9pc
  • Three Gorges Shiplock container cargo increases 7.6pc in first quarter
  • Tibet's cargo movement increases 6.2pc to 10 million tonnes in 2011
  • Rotterdam quarterly box volume up 1pc in tonnage, but 4pc down in TEU
  • Malaysian Chambers of Commerce undertake trade mission to India, Sri Lanka
  • Panalpina CEO admits un-competitive deals - but that was a long time ago
  • Rena sinking, Thai floods, NZ quake, Japanese Tsunami cut TT Club profits
  • Globe Express Services acquires Italy's 4th Asia-Europe forwarder, ITSA
  • Cathay Pacific increases Hyderabad freighter flights to twice weekly
  • China Eastern takes plunge to 6-month low when China widens yuan band
  • Qantas to conduct trials on biofuel flights as part of feasibility study
  • Air India JV provides ground handling for Thai Air freighters in Hyderabad
  • Woodland forwarder installs Westminster X-ray scanner at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Drewry report sees resurgence in break-bulk & general cargo
  • Ships advised to avoid South China Sea route
  • TT Club underwriting performance holds fast in challenging trading conditions
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese, Thai truck tyres extended
  • India hauls US to WTO over high duty on steel imports
  • Mumbai Port jumps to 4th place by handling 56.19 million tonnes in 2011-12
  • Shipping Secretary makes maiden visit to Kandla Port
  • Cathay Pacific to launch new freighter services
  • Lift ban on pulses export, millers tell govt
  • Rice helps agri exports crest to 60K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • PCC Intermodal took over management of Frankfurt/Oder terminal
    The Polish company, PCC Intermodal has signed a contract for the management of a handling terminal on the Polish-German border. The agreement entitles PCC Intermodal to manage this...
  • OOCL reorganises Pacific Atlantic Express Service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), based in Hong Kong, has added eastbound port calls at Shanghai and Los Angeles Ca (USA) to its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) service. This ...
  • Updated locomotive safety standards in USA
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a final locomotive safety rule that eliminates unnecessary regulatory burdens, facilitates the use of new technologies and inco...
  • ICTSI Ecuador unit adopts OCR technology
    Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) that operates the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GCMT) in Ecuador, ...
  • Transaero acquires MRO station at Shannon Airport
    Russia-based Transaero Airlines has finalized a deal to take over an aircraft maintenance station at Shannon airport. Ex-Air Atlanta Aero Engineering (AAAE) now operates as Transae...
  • Ryder in UK invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle rental solutions, is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 30.4 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fle...
  • New transport minister for Slovakia
    On 4 April Jan Pociatek was appointed minister for transport, construction and regional development in the new Slovakian government, headed by prime minister Robert Fico. Pociatek ...
  • New charter alliance combines scale with service
    Three cargo charter brokers have joined forces to launch the Global Charter Alliance. The aim of what they call "the world's first consortium of independent brokers" is t...
  • Chapman Freeborn strengthens team in Frankfurt
    Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sabrina Klein and Jan Körber as its new cargo charter brokers in Frankfurt (Germany), with immediate effect. Klein's last posting was cargo sales man...
  • GAC Bunker Fuels relocates HQ from London to Dubai
    GAC Bunker Fuels will relocate the headquarters of its global bunker fuel services from London to Dubai (UAE) under the new company name, GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, in August 2012. The ...
  • Geodis set to take over Sernam
    The commercial court in Paris has approved SNCF-owned Geodis' partial takeover offer for embattled parcel delivery operator Sernam, which is in administration. According to a media...
  • IAG Cargo to market Vueling hold space
    IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, has signed an agreement with Vueling, the Barcelona (Spain)-based low-cost airline, to market its cargo hold space. Within the agreement,...
  • Dachser boosts 2011 turnover by 13%
    Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, reported double digit growth and raised the group's revenues by 13% to EUR 4.3 billion in 2011. The company p...
  • WWL on track to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 30% by 2015
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, is on track to reduce its relative green house gas emissions by 30% by 2015, compared to a 2005 bas...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Former chief engineer cops plea in Pago Pago purse seiner...
  • Passengers from disabled Antarctic cruise ship transferred to...
  • Mary E. Landry appointed Coast Guard's Director, Incident...
  • LEEVAC Shipyards to build two Z-tech terminal/escort tugs
  • UK Club leaflet shows how to cut risks of shipboard slips and...
  • Dean Taylor to step down as Tidewater President and CEO
  • Liberian flag benefits as Greek fleet adds to tonnage total
  • ABB to provide power and propulsion systems for Project Sunshine...
  • TTS sells drilling equipment business to Cameron, keeps offshore...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Spirit Airlines to begin flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to PDX
  • CSX Corp. breaks records with first quarter income numbers
  • Port of Everett introduces new Port Pass marina program
  • Crew of cutter HEALY awarded Coast Guard honor
  • Evergreen Line aims to launch new Belawan to Malaysia feeder run

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Svitzer settles with Liverpool crews
    Threat of strike next week now lifted
  • DFDS issues corporate bond on Oslo Stock Exchange
    Move aims to diversify ferry operator's loan portfolio
  • KfW plans $2bn in shipping loans this year
    Other lenders predict cash will remain tight
  • Has shipping learned its lesson?
    CMA commodores lament overordering and say smart operators will invest in training
  • California dreaming
    LA and Long Beach makeovers prove that busy ports can be glamorous ports
  • VLCC rates rally highlights two-tier charter market
    Charterers' preference for newer tonnage offers 'good value' to owners of modern ships
  • Shipping to benefit from macroeconomic stability
    BIMCO 'cautiously optimistic' on higher global growth
  • Dean Taylor to retire from Tidewater helm
    Will continue as chairman at offshore supply major
  • Box volume growth in US and China points to transpacific recovery
    New figures show double-digit growth at Long Beach and LA
  • 'Big three' report 22m tonne drop in first quarter iron ore output
    Falling production explains plunging capesize rates
  • Daily Maersk to extend after shippers respond positively
    Danish line admits past mistakes and vows to listen to its customers
  • Sub-panamax boxship chartering markets remain depressed
    Overcapacity caps rates gains but size sector could see shift in interest from more expensive panamax vessels
  • German forces to join Atalanta anti-piracy drive
    Decision allows air attacks on shore-based Somali targets
  • Arrested NewLead kamsarmax to be sold in South Africa
    Newlead Gujarat to be auctioned at Durban on May 3
  • La Monte to head Heidmar
    Heilmann becomes executive vice-president after board reshuffle
  • Scandlines ro-pax deliveries delayed
    Ferry operator cites 'challenges' at yards
  • Simplicity the key to index-linked contracts as interest grows
    Maersk Line reveals that it has signed six such contracts with key accounts
  • Singapore sling
    Singapore is nipping at the heels of Shanghai once again
  • Coscol's operating profits collapse in the first quarter
    Increased expenses more than offset rising revenue
  • Guardcon creates essential standardisation
    Reference to "regulatory verbiage" does not recognise the difficulties faced by insurers and clubs dealing with large numbers of poorly drafted and inadequate contracts
  • Waiting in vain
    Developing nations must prepare oil spill response now
  • IG airs sanctions fears
    States face paying out for oil spills if insurance ban goes ahead
  • China CSSC issues first-quarter profit warning
    State-owned yard expects 65% fall in net profit on year
  • Ust-Luga box terminal ready for transfers to rail freight
    ULCT managers plan to send up to 30% of container traffic by block trains
  • Stevedore JSC gets a 42% lift in St Petersburg volumes
    Milder winter boosts 2012 first quarter figures
  • China Rongsheng to deliver up to 10 valemaxes this year
    Chinese yard denies media report of delays
  • Eurotunnel revenues rise by a fifth
    Demise of SeaFrance boosts cross-Channel freight demand
  • TEN launches follow-on issue
    Share sale earmarked for LNG expansion
  • Teekay LNG Partners completes bond issue
    Company raises capital for 'general partnership purposes'
  • Sanko sells two largest ice-class 1A bulk vessels
    Nordic Bulk Carriers to use tonnage on Northern Sea Route

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top seeks $100M
    FOR the second time in two years, NASDAQ-listed Top Ships is hoping to raise $100M via equity sales
  • India's shipbuilding industry to reach $1.8bn by 2015
    INDIA'S shipbuilding and ship repair industry is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 8% and will reach Rs92Bn ($1.8Bn) by 2015, according to a study released by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
  • Eurogate's profits catching up
    GERMANY's leading container terminal group Eurogate increased its profits by 26.6% in 2011, but is still a far cry from its record results of 2008
  • TEN plots share sale
    NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation plans to sell 10M shares to fund growth initiatives, including its LNG expansion
  • China's iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020
    CHINA'S annual iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020, said an NYK Line executive today
  • Mitsubishi boss criticises Japan's government
    THE boss of Japan's biggest commodity trading house hit out at the country's government for failing to solve the ailing economy
  • Eurogate sees JWP launch in limbo
    THE planned commissioning of Germany's deepsea container terminal JadeWeserPort (JWP) in early August could be delayed by several months if construction faults are not quickly addressed
  • Renewed tanker dip predicted
    EVERCORE analyst Jon Chappell has warned that tanker rates are likely headed down again before an eventual recovery
  • GDF Suez LNG looks to India
    UK-BASED GDF Suez LNG has forayed into India for setting up a floating storage re-gasification unit (FSRU) in Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of the country
  • "K" Line to focus on growth sectors
    "K" LINE is shifting some of its focus towards growing segments such as offshore drilling and LNG imports, even as Japanese shipping faces challenges from the high yen and a global tonnage glut
  • Environment, safety and financial matters in focus
    ENVIRONMENTAL, safety and financial issues will be the main focus of next week's Singapore Maritime Week
  • Euronav confirms market revival
    ANTWERP-based tanker operator Euronav announced a $9.03M deficit in the first quarter of 2012, but said the period had ended strongly with voyage rates reaching break-even level for the first time in a year
  • Lebanon likely to award FSRU contract
    LEBANON could be the next country to award a contract to operate a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), shipping analysts at Pareto in Oslo say, adding that the contract could be awarded this year or in 2013

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • House Extends Transport Plan, Triggers Congress Conference
    The House's passage on Wednesday of a 90-day extension to highway funding will allow members to begin conferencing with the...
  • Marten Transport Boosts Profit 33 Percent
    Greater emphasis on regional trucking boosted first quarter revenue and profit at refrigerated trucking and logistics operator Marten Transport, Mondovi,...
  • Heartland Express Adds Trucks, Revenue Hits $135 Million
    Productivity gains from an expanding fleet of drivers and tractor-trailers helped truckload carrier Heartland Express outrun higher costs in the...
  • Bill Would Expand FAA Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots
    Air cargo pilots, not just passenger plane pilots, would be subject to tougher regulation aimed at reducing fatigue in airline...
  • Analysts: Rates Will Fall Unless New Capacity Is Absorbed
    Although the general rate increases of the last two months in the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes are being accepted...
  • Seattle Container Traffic Rebounds
    Containerized imports at the Port of Seattle increased 5 percent in March over the same month last year. Exports were...
  • Cathay Pacific to Expand India-Hong Kong Freight Services
    Cathay Pacific Airways will launch a new twice-weekly freighter service to Hyderabad, India's fourth most populous city and a centre...
  • SIA Cargo to Expand Coverage After Cuts
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will boost its Asia Pacific coverage after agreeing to manage the bellyhold capacity of Scoot, a new...
  • FedEx Negotiating Purchase of French Express Carrier Tatex
    FedEx Corp said it is in negotiations over a "potential plan" to buy French express shipping company Tatex as it...
  • Eurotunnel Revenue Grows 21 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel's revenue grew 21 percent in the first quarter to $292 million, driven by a surge truck shuttles through...
  • Mexico-US Poultry Talks Collapse
    Behind the scenes negotiations to settle a poultry anti-dumping case filed by Mexican producers against their U.S. counterparts have collapsed,...
  • Kobe Container Trade Rose 3.9 Percent in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan rose 3.9 percent in 2011...
  • Container, Breakbulk Volumes Surge at Tacoma
    Containerized imports through the Port of Tacoma surged 14.6 percent and exports jumped 10.4 percent year-over-year in March, as Pacific...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump 20 Percent
    Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 19.9 percent this week, according to the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark, an indication...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • US bellwether ports rebound
    After year-on-year declines in February - largely blamed on the early falling of the Chinese New Year - the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both ...
  • Maersk looking to roll-out 'daily' concept on other trades
    Maersk Line is looking to develop its 'Daily Maersk' Asia-Europe service concept across many more tradelanes, Lucas Vos, the carrier's chief commercial officer, ...
  • Container shipping industry should 'embrace' index-linked contracts
  • Siemens wants reliability and predictability
    Robert Gora, corporate vice president global category management logistics, at the German-based industrial, energy and healthcare group Siemens, is happy to give ...
  • Executives urge: build reliability into contracts
    Schedule reliability has improved - but it needs to be built into contracts between carriers and shippers to ensure long-term integrity. Furthermore, there should ...
  • UASC secures further USD150 million
    Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has secured another USD150 million in funding, this time through a package that includes a seven-year senior term loan ...
  • Big shoes to fill at Esplanaden
    If Malcom McLean was regarded as the 'father' of the container industry then Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller was the visionary entrepreneur that drove the concept into ...
  • Global liner conference: 'more and more consolidation'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top tips on shelf update
    Investors spank Greek owner with 15% drop after it freshens up $100m securities registration.
  • Market punishes TEN raise
    Tanker owner's shares slide below $7 as investors react to follow-on sale of 10m shares.
  • Evergreen feeds Indonesia
    Taiwanese container line launching new run linking Sumatra to Malaysia.
  • Tidewater CEO steps down
    Dean Taylor to vacate hot seat at US offshore giant after 10 years.
  • Forger fined for fraud
    UK court hears how seafarer obtained captain's certificate by falsely claiming time served on anchor-handlers.
  • Heidmar fills top job
    US tanker pool player promotes Marc La Monte to take over from veteran Tim Brennan.
  • Rongsheng scorns VLOC talk
    Chinese shipbuilder says a report that Vale has refused delivery of three very large ore carriers is "inaccurate and unfounded".
  • NCSP pulls Novoship deal
    Russian ports group kills purchase of two sites at Novorossiysk from tanker owner.
  • Deliveries bedevil Pac Basin
    Bulker owner bemoans continued influx of new vessels as it predicts 2012 will be weaker than last year.
  • Awilco nets Wilphoenix deal
    Aberdeen-based explorer to pocket at least $148m for semi-submersible charter.
  • Rotterdam beefs up volumes
    First quarter growth better than expected at giant Dutch port, despite bulk cargo numbers dropping.
  • Arms "not bound for Syria"
    UPDATED: Bockstiegel vessel's charterer claims "munitions" on board intended for Turkey and Montenegro, not Assad regime.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Kronos buys U.K. logistics company
  • Supply chain firm Relex U.K. bound
  • TomTom WebFleet adds dispatch option
  • Infrastructure projects move forward at Port of Tampa
  • CSX's Q1 profit up 14%
  • Yang Ming joins AAA1 service
  • Shippers gain lower cargo insurance prices
  • Maersk speeds up Asia-East Africa Mashariki Express
  • Dachser revenue rises 13%
  • CaroTrans expands LCL service to Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Crude falls after report shows supply glut
    'Even though we are going into the driving season, there is still plenty of oil to be held in storage.'
  • North European ports see weak demand
    Loading stopped in Piraeus due to bad weather.
  • Middle East prices lack clear direction
    Quiet market in Suez with few enquiries.
  • Industry veteran sets up bunker consulting firm
    Former IBIA executive Ivar Tonnesen has over two decades of experience as a bunker buyer.
  • Market forces driving efficiency ahead of regulations
    Expectations that 'high-consumption older tonnage' will be scrapped earlier than usual due to market conditions.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed mid-week
    Demand below average across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • 'No real recovery' for box shipping in 2012
    Hamburg Sud does not anticipate a 'sustainable turnaround' in the industry this year.
  • Canadian firm offers $2.8 billion for Statoil Fuel & Retail
    Transaction will free up oil major Statoil's capital, streamlines its portfolio, says CFO.
  • Andatee faces 'a number' of class action lawsuits
    Lawsuits, which relate to its CEO proposed buyout, also target certain of its officers and directors.
  • Finnish ship tech developer expands into Asia
    Move in line with corporate strategy to provide ship owners and operators with technology to save fuel and improve environmental performance.
  • East China fuel oil imports to fall in April
    Fuel oil imports expected to decline 53% on tepid demand from local importers.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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