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June 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • UASC to increase Asia/Europe rates US$550/TEU and $1,010/FEU on July 1
  • APM Terminals invests in 25pc share of Ningbo 2.8 million TEU terminal
  • Yang Ming-OOCL China-India loop drops Mumbai, Pipava in favour of Mundra
  • Wan Hai starts own Asia-Mexico/west coast of South America loop July 7
  • Transpacific peak season surcharges hit spot rate using NVOCCs hardest
  • Shippers mull contingency plans over possible US east coast port strike
  • Ben Vree succeeds Martin Poulsen as chairman APM Terminals, Europe
  • Prince Philippe of Belgium visits NYK with foreign and trade minister
  • Doha port project costs to swell to US$8.24 billion as material costs soar
  • Researchers say Australia's transport leasing market to see average growth
  • HMM deploys Purfresh's reefer service to transport fruit and veg
  • Oman Shipping ups anti-piracy measures, adds shipboard armed guards
  • CEVA: China's logistics system accounts for 18pc of annual GDP costs
  • Cargotec's technology and competence centre to open in Tampere, Finland
  • Hong Kong posts 1.1pc rise in May air cargo, first uptick in 14 months
  • Pearl River Delta air traffic meeting held in Macau June 18
  • FedEx Freight to raise truck rates 6.8pc, warns of other hikes to come
  • Guizhou province's Zunyi airport open to air traffic in July
  • Neo Air Charter transports urgent giant track rollers, Frankfurt to Islamaba

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • ICS' comments on the EU's Consultation on State Aid Guidelines for Maritime Transport
  • Korean shipbuilding industry hit by global slowdown
  • SECC 2012 set to provide food for thought on July 13
  • Shipping lines looking at reduced demand growth this year
  • JNPT bags Performance Excellence Award 2012
  • Port capacity target raised to 244 million tonnes in 2012-13: Vasan
  • Royal Boskalis set to be awarded JN Port dredging project
  • India lags behind in tackling increasing cargo theft
  • SGE service makes maiden call at ICTT
  • AIAI laments status quo in monetary policy review
  • Fieo lauds raising of export credit refinancing limit for SMEs

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Pegasus introducing first of two new international services this week
    The Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines is introducing two international routes this week. A six per week Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Tel Aviv (Israel) service is starting today (19 June...
  • APM Terminals orders 26 cranes for Maasvlakte II
    APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II has selected 26 automated rail mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes and two rail cranes from the Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz. The company said t...
  • Schneider National/CSX agreement broadens intermodal services in northwestern Ohio
    Schneider National Inc, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reached an agreement with CSX Transportation to broaden its services in northwestern Ohio (U...
  • Kögel and Wabco extend partnership
    The German trailer manufacturer Kögel and Wabco Holdings Inc, one of the leading global providers of technology and control systems for safety and efficiency in commercial vehicles...
  • EALA presents award to Asstra
    In its annual rating of Russia's logistics companies, the EuroAsian Logistics Association (EALA) presented the logistics service provider Asstra with the award in the category Logi...
  • Euroway UK signed new contract hire requirements with Domino's
    Euroway in the UK has just clinched a major two-year exclusive contract with Domino's Pizza Group plc for the supply of new and replacement vehicles for the latter's UK distributio...
  • Europorte und Alstom sign railfreight partnership agreement
    Europorte, the rail freight subsidiary of the Eurotunnel Group, and Alstom have signed a partnership agreement covering the maintenance of 17 Alstom manufactured Prima locomotives ...
  • May traffic increase in Hong Kong due to goods to/from Southeast Asia
    Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) grew by 1.1% to 333,000 t in May. This was the first positive year-on-year growth since March last year. The increase was pr...
  • DB Schenker Rail Polska changes management board
    DB Schenker Rail Polska has announced that Christian Schreyer, currently responsible for production and human resources, will become CEO of the company and successor to Hans-Georg ...
  • No third runway at Munich airport
    People living in Munich have voted against the development of a third runway at Germany's second-biggest airport, which is also one of the biggest in terms of cargo throughput. Aft...
  • Hoyer's turnover overshoots the EUR 1 billion mark
    Hoyer, an international transport and logistics service provider headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), reported that its 2011 turnover topped the EUR 1 billion mark for the first tim...
  • FedEx completes acquisition of Opek in Poland
    The US integrator FedEx Express has completed the acquisition of the Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o. (Opek) as the latest step in the company's growth strategy in Europe. Op...
  • Mattel trusting Geodis in Marseille
    Mattel, the world's largest toy products manufacturer, has awarded the French service provider Geodis the management of its logistics and distribution operations in southern Europe...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Monica Svenner is new MD of Damen Shiprepair Götaverken
  • Farstad orders two more PSVs from STX Offshore
  • Deltamarin enlisted for Titanic II project
  • Rolls-Royce delivers thrusters for giant construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners meet with King County Council
  • AAPA study reveals US seaports spending billions on improvements
  • Port of Bellingham announces winners of GP Mill Site art contest
  • ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of May
  • First giant monolith completed for Panama Canal expansion project

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Spain's struggling yards see a ray of hope
    The closure of Union Naval Valencia is a blow to a sector that is already reeling, but Spanish shipbuilding still has reason for optimism
  • LMA urges London market to limit funds exposed to the euro crisis
    Brokers must collect premiums from countries that could exit the eurozone
  • The greening of the yuan looks to overseas trading
    New move towards offshore trading as direct exchange launches in Japan
  • Second Paragon handysize newbuilding starts duties for Cargill
    Two-year deal to generate $8.5m in revenues with charterer's option to extend at higher rate
  • Experts say rig-related services could violate US sanctions
    Lax enforcement thus far of Cisada is no marker for future
  • BV is still classing Iran offshore rigs despite 'reluctant' country exit
    EXCLUSIVE: French society claims to comply with Europe laws but is silent on US implications
  • Louis sells 54-year-old Emerald for $5m
    Group completes its second scrap sale at book value of the year
  • Aframax rates head south as market looks north
    Mediterranean set to lose its importance
  • Koch emerges as American Phoenix charterer
    EXCLUSIVE: New generation Jones Act product tanker set to debut this summer
  • European Commission's ship recycling proposal under scrutiny
    Debate in industry about whether further regulation on top of IMO convention will prompt EU owners to reflag
  • Alaed heads back to Russia after insurance ban stops it delivering arms to Syria
    Pulling P&I cover meant it could not stop en route
  • Hansa Mare slashes its fleet
    Ship management transfers see small boxships join Peter Döhle pool
  • Gloomy German owners foresee insolvencies and mergers
    Sentiment has worsened significantly over the last year, PwC survey finds
  • APMT to tackle carriers' opposition to Virginia port bid
    Hanjin and K Line oppose bid to operate Hampton Roads terminal
  • A chance to shine
    Why you should enter the Lloyd's List Global Awards
  • AAPA survey reveals $46bn US port infrastructure spend
    Private sector spend tops state investment
  • China taps into cruiseship building
    Beijing-based leisure service provider to invest $488m in what could be the first Chinese-made cruiseship
  • Sub-panamaxes bring hope for boxship rates
    Orders are minimal but emerging markets will return to growth this year
  • Finland to source heavy fuel oil for desulphurisation project
    Port of Hamina Kotka looking to supply up to 1.2m tons 0.1% sulphur fuel
  • Maersk Line goes ahead with Asia-Europe peak-season surcharge
    EXCLUSIVE: Danish line stands firm as rivals bide their time
  • Pacific Basin posts $190m loss on ro-ro fleet
    Dysfunctional European market smashes Hong Kong dry bulk specialist's diversification strategy
  • Strong growth forecast for north European box ports
    Ocean Shipping Consultants sees gateway demand growing 41%-59% over 2011-2020
  • Regulator gives Philippines six more months to improve education standards
    'Pass or fail' audit will take place at year-end or early 2013
  • Pirates threaten east Africa offshore vessels
    Slow, expensive tonnage becomes a target as security tightens elsewhere
  • East African development could attract potential pirate targets
    As security in the Horn of Africa tightens, pirates seek new pastures
  • Summa cuts deal for controlling stake in Fesco
    Russian trading and investment group is also in talks to buy 3.7% stake in the transport and logistics company from the EBRD
  • STX OSV secures two PSV orders
    Farstad Shipping deal boosts shipbuilder's second-quarter orderbook
  • Navios Partners takes capesize from affiliate
    Greece-based owner pays $67.5m for vessel tied into eight-year charter
  • Mandiri takes BLT debt case to Jakarta court
    Bank jostles to put itself first in the repayment queue
  • A heavy responsibility
    Weighing every box before loading can save lives

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Crude's Asian feedstock future
    THE naphtha-biased orientation of Asian crackers means the crude byproduct is likely to remain a major feedstock in the region, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • Germany funds P+S Werften rescue
    GERMAN authorities agreed today to provide up to €152.4M ($192.3M) in loan guarantees to rescue east German yard P+S Werften
  • China boost for LPG trade
    CHINA'S upcoming propane dehydrogenation plants will revive its LPG imports, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • Indian owners end Iran oil liftings
    SHIPPING Corp of India (SCI) and GE Shipping have stopped taking orders for July for carrying crude from Iran as European sanctions begin to take effect from 1 July
  • TWIC relief for US mariners
    THE OBAMA administration has eased the rules for renewing TWIC cards for US mariners and terminal workers
  • Global LPG supply being ramped up
    GLOBAL liquefied petroleum gas supply is being ramped-up, fuelled by ongoing natural gas production, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • German owners expect shakeup
    SENTIMENT among German shipowners and managers is going from bad to worse this year, with investments and hopes of a recovery pushed back further, according to a survey released in Hamburg today
  • Alternative finance finds favour
    ALTERNATIVE sources to bank financing have gained importance in shipping in the recent past and the trend is likely to gather momentum in the future, a shipping analyst says
  • Subsea 7 wins $95M contract
    SUBSEA 7, the London based seabed to surface engineering group that is listed in Oslo, says it has won a $95M contract involving an offshore development in the UK Central North Sea
  • ReCAAP reports improvement
    ONE incident of piracy and six armed robberies occurred in Asia last month, a "marked improvement" compared with the same period of 2010 and 2011, said the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in its just-published review covering May
  • German coal imports to drop
    IMPORTERS of steam and coking coal in Germany, Europe's largest economy, expect shipping volumes to decline this year
  • Golar LNG votes to delist
    AN EGM in Golar LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, has approved the board's proposal to delist the shares in the company from Oslo Stock Exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Forum Participants Say Shippers Lack Understanding of Indexed Contracts
    Long-term container-shipping contracts based on various freight indexes are gaining ground, but their progress is being slowed by a lack...
  • European Shippers' Council Opposes Mandatory Container Weighing
    The European Shippers' Council criticized a maritime industry proposal that containers be weighed before loading on ships as "a false...
  • Port of Jacksonville to Handle Disney Merchandise Shipments
    MOL's TraPac Container Terminal at the Port of Jacksonville is set to handle shipments of most of the merchandise imported...
  • JOC Economist Lowers Forecast For Container Traffic
    Sluggish economic growth, a weak jobs market and flagging consumer confidence have led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno...
  • For-Hire Truck Tonnage Slips 0.7 Percent in May
    For-hire truck tonnage fell 0.7 percent in May from April but grew at a slightly brisker pace on a year-over-year...
  • Panama Canal Completes Building First Pacific Lock Section
    The contracting group that is building the new set of locks at the Panama Canal completed the first monolith of...
  • YRC Freight Cuts One Day Off Hundreds of Major Routes
    YRC Freight said it has cut at least one day of delivery time on hundreds of its North American supply...
  • FedEx Curbs Air Capacity, Expects Slower Global Demand
    FedEx plans to retire older plans and take delivery of fewer new aircraft as the parcel giant expects global economic...
  • London Heathrow Cargo Volume Drops 3.8 Percent
    London Heathrow airport handled 3.8 percent less cargo in May than a year ago and is bracing for further declines...
  • Insurer Withdraws Coverage for Ship Carrying Cargo to Syria
    U.K. marine insurer Standard Club has withdrawn coverage for a Russian cargo vessel said to be transporting attack helicopters and...
  • NVOs Pay the Price for Peak-Season Surcharges
    Ocean carriers' failure to fully implement planned peak-season surcharges on the trans-Pacific trades in May has created a two-tier market,...
  • Report: Long-Term Prospects for North Europe Container Trades Are Strong
    Long-term prospects for the northern European container trades are "strong" despite short-term macro-economic uncertainty in the eurozone, according to a...
  • Oman Air Posts Record Cargo Tonnage
    Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air saw its cargo tonnage rise 33 percent in the first five months of 2012, on...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Asia Services
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services that will take effect...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • South Carolina ports prepare for Panama Canal widening with 'aggressive' investment
    South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is gearing up for the 2014 widening of the Panama Canal (PC) after it announced that the 'most aggressive' investment plan ...
  • AS&E to supply Abu Dhabi Customs with security equipment
    Billerica (MA)-based American Science and Engineering (AS&E), a supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, is to provide Abu Dhabi Customs with two ...
  • ICS criticises Chile's shipping reform stance
    The Chilean Government is the latest to propose radical changes to its maritime regulatory environment and in so doing end anti-trust immunity to shipping conferences. ...
  • Indian economy slowing
    There is some evidence that the soar away success story of India's economy has hit a wall. Indeed, following the announcement last week of a nine-year low growth ...
  • Manchester Ship Canal service improved
    Peel Ports has improved its all water service between Liverpool and Manchester (UK). The barge has been replaced by a 160TEU coaster (M/V Monica, in photo), ...
  • Dynamic coalition push proposal for weighing of all containers
    A strong coalition of governments, industry and labour unions have co-sponsored a formal proposal that all loaded containers be weighed and certificated before ...
  • Rena: salvors stood down
  • G20: leaders urge eurozone action
    Global leaders meeting at a G20 summit in the Mexican resort of Los Cabos, have urged the eurozone to 'take all necessary measures' to overcome its debt crisis ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • UMAR clears another hurdle
    Norwegian securities regulators sign off on IPO hopeful's listing prospectus on the eve of Oslo book building drive.
  • Matson lands endorsement
    Alexander & Baldwin's New York-quoted containership spinoff met by lukewarm reception at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Capesize taste test
    Wall Street agrees $67m acquisition will bolster bottom line at Navios Partners but some fear price tag was too high.
  • Onassis VL up for grabs
    Greek sources cool reports one of Olympic's two VLCCs has been offloaded but the for-sale board is still up.
  • New Norway link plotted
    Bergen tourist body wants to create company to resume ferry traffic to Newcastle in England.
  • Universal nears Oslo float
    Ronald Dal Bello in the driver's seat as Geden tanker spinoff fixes price range and debut date of $200m IPO.
  • Major investor exits ICG
    Investment firm sells its full 12.4% stake in Irish ferry group after bleeding red ink.
  • Cargill contract for Paragon
    New York-listed owner secures two-year deal for handysize newbuilding.
  • Where now for Alaed?
    No satellite data since Monday morning on Femco vessel now lacking insurance cover for alleged Syrian arms shipment.
  • Orient Marine sells again
    Japanese owner cashes in its second bulker of 2012 in $15m deal.
  • YJZ in micro-finance sell off
    Ren Yuanlin-led Chinese yard makes a 10% profit on business purchased just 10 months ago.
  • Teekay eyes wind farm work
    Shipowner uses investor day to promote idea of turning shuttle tankers into wind farm installation vessels.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Hapag/Hamburg switch Med-PNW call to Tacoma
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to switch a call on its MPS service between the Mediterranean and the west coast of North America from Seattle to Tacoma, Wash. The German line operates the service alongside compatriot line Hamburg Sud.
  • NYK increases second India loop 56%
    The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on another of its weekly Asia to Indian west coast loops. This time it is its HLS service, on which it is increasing the size of the vessels to 2,742 TEUs.
  • U.S. Xpress names Bowman sales VP
  • Zebra expands marine terminal automation
  • Pittsburgh port adds waterway Wi-Fi
  • Summa takes controlling stake in FESCO
    Russia's FESCO Transportation Group said Tuesday Industrial Investors Group and Summa Group have signed a sale-purchase agreement (SPA), under which Summa will take a controlling interest in Far Eastern Shipping PLC.
  • Shipco starts Atlanta-Gothenburg LCL service
  • Maritime groups press for container weighing
  • Marseilles targets China volumes
  • Obama invites Mexico to TPP talks
    With Mexico joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, it's expected to significantly expand the potential scope of the far-ranging agreement between nations in North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania.
  • Washington Notebook: Michigan gets infrastructure handout from Canada
  • Logimax enters warehouse cloud

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Fujairah prices drop further
    Average IFO prices down by $10 to $15 pmt.
  • Prices fall sharply in European hubs
    Double digit price falls seen in Rotterdam and Gibraltar.
  • Fresh blow for biofuel prospects
    Biofuels will continue to be 'far more expensive that petroleum-based products.'
  • Bunkering in a Bureaucracy
    Opportunities exist in maritime India, where a risk averse approach has avoided some of the excesses of the current credit and financial crises.
  • Scrubber installed on one of world's largest cruise ships
    'Small size and low weight got our attention,' says Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  • Plans for Baltic desulphurisation plant
    Unit could take 2% sulphur fuel oil and transform it to ECA compliant low sulphur bunker product.
  • Bunker prices plunge across key Asian ports
    Prices fall in line with weaker crude oil prices, traders say.
  • Lower fuel prices to 'benefit' Carnival
    Carnival's earnings per share to increase on lower bunker prices, says investment bank.
  • Netherlands to 'accelerate' introduction of LNG bunkering
    Groups collaborate under the 'National LNG Platform' to coordinate LNG initiatives.
  • P&I club issues reminder on North American ECA
    Vessels sailing within US waters covered by the ECA 'must comply' with the new requirements when they come into force on August 1, 2012.
  • Bunker deliveries resume as typhoon leaves Hong Kong
    Typhoon may affect bunker deliveries at other East Asian ports.
  • Grindrod makes strategic acquisition
    Acquires 75.5% stake in Botswana-based fuel logistics firm.

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