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November 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes rate US$550-$650/TEU for Asia-Europe from December 15
  • Pirates take ransom, but hold hostages till jailed comrades released
  • Maersk NZ holds to 3,000 TEUers despite shipper calls for mega ships
  • Shanghai presses local express delivery firms to clean up for listing
  • Ningbo ascends TEU ladder, poised to unseat Shenzhen as No 2 box port
  • Canada's top trade economist: Exporters need not fear US 'fiscal cliff'
  • Foshan West Railway Station expected to become operational in 2017
  • Russian rail logistics makes deal to trim red tape on China-Europe run
  • Singapore introduces Maritime Labour Convention 2006 at all terminals
  • New Orleans cargo up 8.5pc, sets record container volumes in 2012
  • Not to be ignored: Africa is the promised land for investors, logistics
  • TNT Express to sell TNT Air if UPS-TNT merger okayed by objecting EU
  • Air France-KLM's cargo volumes continue to slide, down 9.9pc in October
  • ICAO forms eco-policy task force to take measures on carbon emissions
  • IATA economist projects growth in Asia Pacific cargo traffic in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates see fall in all trades
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics establishes own logistics academy in China
  • Essar Shipping adds 2 MiniCape vessels to fleet
  • Lines commended for rate increases
  • MAERSK LINE adjudged Global Ocean Carrier of the Year
  • MOL earns Competence Management System (CMS) certification from DNV for LNG carrier operations
  • Softlink's Logi-Sys expands client list
  • TSA carriers postpone GRI to Dec. 15
  • Wheat exports may exceed 5.5 mt
  • ...welcomes the ACS service of Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • CITPL handles one-millionth container!
  • More ports seek relaxation of cabotage rules
  • New salt loading record set at Kandla Port
  • PPP projects award in port sector picks up pace
  • Container rail freight rates to rise 31 pc
  • US Exim Bank to provide easy loans to Indian importers

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Loïc Gay becomes managing director of DSV Air & Sea France
    Loïc Gay has been appointed managing director of DSV Air & Sea in France. He will be responsible for the country's eleven DSV affiliates. He began serving DB Schenker from 1998...
  • Russian Railways' network loads 1.064 billion t of freight
    Russian Railways reported that its network loaded 111.2 million t of freight in October 2012, 1.3% more than in the same month in 2011. According to the latest figures, the railway...
  • 16,000 teu containership "CMA CGM Marco Polo" starts operations
    The French shipping group CMA CGM took delivery of the "CMA CGM Marco Polo", the world's largest containership, in Ningbo (China) on 7 November. The new 16,000 teu vessel...
  • Bigger fleet for forwarder Ansorge
    Ansorge, a German forwarding company based in Biessenhofen/Ostallgäu, has added 30 new trucks to its fleet. The new vehicles include 22 tractors and eight swap trailer vehicles fro...
  • PKP Cargo now an independent cargo carrier in Belgium
    PKP Cargo, the freight division of the Polish State Railways PKP, recently received a part B safety certificate from the Belgian authority responsible for rail transport. The permi...
  • Tasmania's largest road infrastructure project completed
    Tasmania's largest ever road infrastructure project has been opened to traffic with the official inauguration of the AUD 191 million (EUR 156.8 million) Brighton bypass, months ahe...
  • Afriqiyah Airways orders more A350s
    The Libyan carrier Afriqiyah Airways has expanded an existing order with Airbus for six A350-800s. The airline now wants larger A350-900 aircraft, which can carry 36 ULDs instead o...
  • First B787 delivered to Qatar Airways
    Qatar Airways became the first Middle Eastern operator of Boeing's B787 Dreamliner when the first of 30 such units the airline has on order was delivered one week ago. The aircraft...
  • GNV and Caronte set to cooperate
    The Italian ferry shipping line Grandi Navi Veloce (GNV), which is headquartered in the port of Genoa, is set to launch a daily service between Civitavecchia and Termini Imerese (b...
  • Sandra Tagand appointed head of air cargo at Schenker SA in France
    Sandra Tagand has been appointed head of air cargo at Schenker SA in France. She reports to Philippe de Crécy, Schenker SA's managing director. Her main mission will be to improve ...
  • Three appointments at Chapman Freeborn in Moscow
    The aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn is reinforcing its position in the Russian market with two new senior managerial appointments. Alexey Zuev has been named commercia...
  • Loxxess and Tele Columbus step up collaboration
    The Tele Columbus group, one of Germany's leading cable network providers, and service provider Loxxess AG, which has developed a logistics solution for the new media at its locati...
  • DirecTV signs four-year contract renewal with Kuehne + Nagel
    DirecTV has awarded a new four-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) to manage its US warehousing operations and inbound international transportation. DirecTV Inc is one of the w...
  • Project cargo network appoints Stella Group in northern Europe
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a project forwarding network, has selected the Stella Group to be its new project support member for Finland, the Baltics and Russia. PPG gen...
  • TNT Express announces conditional sale of airlines to ASL Aviation Group
    TNT Express NV has announced the conditional sale of 100% of the equity interest in TNT Airways SA, based in Belgium, and the Spain-based Pan Air Lineas Areas SA to ASL Aviation Gr...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • USCG and NTSB join Costa Concordia investigation
  • ABS in strategic cooperation with Taiwan shipbuilder
  • Otto Candies to build new Marin Teknikk subsea vessel
  • Jurong Shipyard to build second GVA 3000E for Prosafe
  • Early delivery of FPSO brings BrasFELS a $2 million bonus

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Woodland Port Commission Oks final budget for 2013
  • Freight transport index up during month of September
  • Local artists in spotlight at Portland International Airport
  • Draft Waterfront District master plan released by City/Port of Bellingham
  • DOT eyes Sea-Tac Airport for Delta flights to Haneda

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Boxships are not alone in feeling the Asia-Europe squeeze
    Japan's car carrier trio face uncertain prospects as volumes fall
  • Load Line eyes handysize bulker order
    Three-year-old company firm ponders greener tonnage
  • Abu Dhabi port chief scores at Khalifa
    Football fan Douglas says 'the ball hit the net' as port opens on time and under budget
  • Northern sea route: looking at risks, costs and prospects
    Russia must take strides to make foreign operators feel confident about safety in the NSR while boosting competitiveness through lower transit costs
  • Eco-design versus optimisation
    The costs and impact of ecoships need proper assessment
  • The big decision facing owners
    When it comes to fleet expansion, shipowners face just three choices
  • Shipping debt-to-equity ratios still soaring
    EXCLUSIVE: Banks in line for $23bn loan losses
  • Bangladeshi breakers come back to market
    Busy week bucks slowdown in China
  • Diana Containerships aims for stable payout
    Boxship owner pledges to build 'a solid business' to survive tough market
  • Talks stall over refinancing Marenave fleet
    But long-term charters deliver profit to German shipping firm
  • A certain ratio
    Not every company reporting poor debt to equity ratios is on death watch
  • Coscon joins MSC in mid-December rates hike
    News comes as analysts report that carriers made November rates increase stick
  • Green, greener, greenest
    In today's world, commercial challenges are as real as environmental ones
  • Abu Dhabi Terminals transfers boxes out of Mina Zayed
    Shift to Khalifa Port is two months ahead of schedule
  • Grimaldi adds more ships to newbuilding order
    Italian ro-ro specialist to resume Tunisia service after settling protectionist dispute
  • Mother of all battles
    OSG faces major obstacles in its drive to emerge from bankruptcy
  • OSG Chapter 11 case gathers traction in Delaware
    NYSE shares delisted as company and creditors gear up for December 7 hearing
  • Maersk shifts investment focus away from shipping
    Andersen repositions group to target oil, drilling rigs and terminals
  • ABS switches six executives to foster professional development
    Gumpel promoted and Gallagher moves to New York to improve 'client interaction'
  • Correction: Brightoil Legend

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Gains in Asia/Europe box rates are regressing
    RATE GAINS on Asia/North Europe box routes are regressing, with analysts predicting that general rate increases for November will prove unsustainable
  • More KG feeders insolvent
    INSOLVENCIES of KG German feeder box ships soared over the past few days, as lenders lose patience with managers and investors
  • Japan orderbook falls 27%
    JAPAN'S yard orderbooks shrank by 27% year on year in October
  • Reefer reversal building?
    OPERATORS of reefer vessels are plucking up courage again as shippers of fresh produce reassess options in light of box rate rises, the Dutch research group Dynamar has reported
  • Brokers see older box tonnage lagging
    CHARTER rate differentials will increase between modern 'eco'-type box ships and older standard designs, according to a survey
  • Tallink 3Q profits soar 22%
    ESTONIAN ferry group Tallink has reported a 22% rise in 3Q profits to €49.6M ($63.2M), despite a 13% rise in fuel costs
  • Yangzijiang diversifies with 40% stake
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said it has continued its diversification beyond shipbuilding with a key stake in a new subsidiary
  • HHI's new orders drop 25%
    HYUNDAI HI of South Korea told Fairplay today its new orders for October 2012 dropped 25% against the same period last year, on continued weak demand
  • Jiangnan wins huge VLGC order
    CHINESE LPG importer Oriental Energy has confirmed to Fairplay that it has booked six 80,000m³ VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard - with options for up to 16 more ships
  • China to raise oil imports as economy stabilises
    CHINA is ready to expand oil imports as economic growth returns, tanker consultancy Poten & Partners has predicted
  • Panamaxes key bulker S&P
    PANAMAXES dominated the S&P market for bulkers last week, as the depressed freight market forced asset prices down to attractive levels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Oakland Port Maintenance Workers Call Strike
    Port maintenance workers in Oakland represented by the Service Employees International Union plan to strike Tuesday, protesting what they charge are unfair labor practices by the port authority during contract negotiations. The SEIU intends to hold a press conference at the end of the first shift on the docks Tuesday. If...
  • NYK Connects Its Largest Solar Energy Generating System to Power Grid
    NYK Trading Corporation's ribbon cutting ceremony. TOKYO - NYK Trading Corporation, an NYK Group company (head office: Tokyo; president: Motoo Igawa), has connected NYK's largest solar energy generating system to the community's power grid. The 500-kilowatt system, which is located at a warehouse owned by Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. in the U.S....
  • Rhenus Opens New Logistics Center in Germany
    European logistics provider Rhenus has opened its newly constructed 41,000-square-meter logistics center in Frankfurt, Germany. During the opening ceremony on Nov. 16, Michael Brockhaus, a Rhenus board member, handed over the symbolic key to Martin Lohmeier, the branch manager at the site. The multi-user warehouse has more than 21,000 square meters of...
  • WTO Launches Interactive Trade Data Tool
    The World Trade Organization today launched International Trade and Market Access, an interactive tool that presents WTO data on merchandise and commercial services trade, as well as selected market access indicators from the publication World Tariff Profiles. The tool can be accessed through the WTO's website and is presented in the...
  • Easy Vehicle Mover for Long Distances
    The Stringo 450 LD is designed to quickly and safely transport vehicles of up to three tonnes over long distances. The operator has full control over loading and faces forward while driving. The roll-over protection bar and a thick rubber plate protect the operator and vehicle in case of rapid...
  • Three Labor Disputes Threaten Portland Port
    The Port of Portland, Ore., is in the eye of a storm that could result in job actions from three different labor disputes shutting down some or all of its marine terminals. Of most immediate concern is a contract impasse between 25 marine security officers and the port authority. The security...
  • Strikes Set to Hit New Zealand Ferry Service
    Two unions, the Aviation and Marine Engineers Association and the Merchant Services Guild, have issued strike notices to Interislander, the road and rail ferry service across New Zealand's Cook Strait, owned and operated by state-owned rail operator KiwiRail. The notices follow several months of negotiations, according to Thomas Davis, Interislander's general...
  • Port of Tallinn Signs Agreement With Chinese Export Development Corporation
    Estonia's Port of Tallinn and the China National Corporation for Overseas Economic Cooperation recently signed an agreement to support use of the port's industrial parks by Chinese exporters. The cooperation deal was signed in Tallinn by Ain Kaljurand, the port's chairman of the board, and Ma Zhiwu, CCOEC's president. CCOEC will use...
  • Election Gives Trucking Industry Some Regulatory Certainty, But Questions Remain
    Another four years of the Obama administration ensures little will change regarding the pipeline of trucking regulation, and despite some carriers and shippers' protests, the certainty helps shippers and carriers, a truck regulation expert said Monday. Carriers and shippers also know they will have to take into account new costs fueled by...
  • Logistics Hiring Gap Growing Toward 200,000 Workers, Study Suggests
    Trucking may have its driver shortage and the airlines a pilot shortage, but those problems are only part of a larger supply chain labor challenge. About 270,200 logistics jobs will be created each year in the U.S. between 2012 and 2018, according to a study from the Georgia Center of Innovation...
  • Trucking Still Stable, But Capacity Slightly Tight, Says FTR Associates
    Nashville, Ind.-based transportation forecaster FTR Associates reported that its Shippers Condition Index in September was basically flat compared with August, indicating stable but slightly tight truck capacity. Shippers should expect to see a gradual deterioration in shipping conditions at the end of 2012 and throughout 2013 because of slowly increasing freight...
  • AASHTO Names Executive Director
    Frederick G. "Bud" Wright, AASHTO's new executive director. The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials today voted to approve Frederick G. "Bud" Wright as executive director. Wright is the organization's seventh executive director, succeeding John Horsley, who is retiring on Feb. 1, 2013. He has almost...
  • Worldwide Express Names Marketing VP
    Dallas-based package and freight shipping firm Worldwide Express today named Amy Milligan as vice president of marketing and business analytics. In the role, Milligan will lead business analysis initiatives, including translating organizational visions and strategies into measurable marketing goals. Milligan, who brings more than 15 years of experience to her new position,...
  • Transloading on the Rise
    ANAHEIM, Calif. - The transloading of cargo from marine containers into 53-foot domestic equipment near seaports ebbs and flows based on macroeconomic developments. However, the long-term trend is definitely upward, as retailers use the strategy to manage the inventory in their supply chains. Cambridge Systematics recently completed a study of transloading...
  • Existing Home Sales Rise in US
    Sales of existing homes in the U.S. in October rose 2.1 percent from September and jumped 10.9 percent year-over-year. October existing home sales, which include single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops, rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.79 million....
  • IATA Announces Successful Trials of Electronic Consignment Security Declaration
    The International Air Transport Association today announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, which meets regulatory demands for evidence that security measures have been applied to air cargo and mail. The e-CSD details how, when and by whom a consignment of cargo or mail has been secured, standardizing the...
  • Governor Seeks Extra $50 Million for Savannah Harbor Project
    Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced at the Georgia Ports Authority board meeting today that he will seek an extra $50 million to fund the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, as part of his fiscal 2014 budget plan. If approved, the proposal will increase state funding for the dredging project to $231.1 million. The...
  • Clipper Heads New Vessel Pool
    Clipper Projects, the Danish project cargo and heavy lift operator, has established a pool of multipurpose ships with Swiss and German ship owners and managers. The new pool, including Zurich-based Enzian Ship Management and Germany's Freese Shipping, will initially comprise fourteen multipurpose ships of 15,000 to 20,000 deadweight tons. The pool will...
  • October Cargo Shipments Set Seaway Record
    The St. Lawrence Seaway today cargo shipments in October were 4.4 million metric tons, up 9.8 percent from October 2011. For the shipping season period to date, March 22 to Oct. 31, cargo shipments totaled 29.5 million metric tons, an increased of 1.4 percent compared with the same period in 2011. In...
  • NY-NJ Truckers May Seek State Action
    Frustrated by post-hurricane delays, New York-New Jersey port truckers say they may seek state legislation to prohibit marine terminals from charging detention and demurrage when congestion prevents prompt pickups and deliveries. "We're discussing it with our members, our attorneys, and politicians," said Jeff Bader, president of the Association of Bi-State Motor...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Khalifa does the business
    Abu Dhabi's main port operator has moved 90% of its container business to the emirate's huge new Khalifa Port just two months after the opening of the facility.Abu ...
  • COSCON join MSC in mid-December GRI
    Chinese state-owned ocean carrier COSCON has followed the lead of MSC in asking for a general rate increase effective December 15 on the downturn-plagued Asia - ...
  • TSA postpone GRI
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said in a statement that their intended December 1 rate rise of USD400 per 40ft container for west coast destinations ...
  • EU Chinese crockery tax... 'disingenuous rubbish'
    At least that is the view of the director general of the British Retail Consortium, Stephen Robertson, who is up in arms at the imposition by the EU of an immediate ...
  • APM Terminals pushes ahead with Badagry
    The Hague-based APM Terminals is pushing ahead with an ambitious project to build and operate a new deep sea port in Nigeria that will both serve as a new maritime ...
  • World economy continues to decline

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Seanergy confirms sales
    Bulker owner cuts capesize exposure as Restis clan rides to the rescue yet again.
  • Lukoil locks in MR
    The trading arm of a Russian oil giant appears to have fixed a medium-range (MR) product tanker for up to three years.
  • CIT crusade takes shape
    CIT will consider acquiring chunks of loan portfolios from banks that are looking to reduce exposure to shipping under a campaign to re-establish its reputation as a leader in bluewater finance.
  • Murmansk cutting losses
    Russia's Murmansk Shipping has reduced its nine-month deficit, but revenue was down.
  • Divi pledge sparks Diana
    A promise of a sustained dividend payout helped to push up shares in Diana Containerships today.
  • DRYS isn't OSG
    Deutsche Bank doesn't believe DryShips will be forced to file for bankruptcy in the near term but fears the risk of Chapter 11 could become an issue in the years to come.
  • Economou in the hot seat
    Wells Fargo Securities downgraded shares of DryShips Monday amid concerns surrounding $420m worth of unfunded newbuilding commitments.
  • Glencore back in action
    Glencore has entered the panamax period market to hire a Taiwan Navigation vessel.
  • Mitsubishi sells again
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has been linked to the sale of another panamax bulker by Mitsubishi Ore Transport (MOT).
  • CSCL's boxes of cash
    Hong Kong-listed CSCL is raising $112m from the sale and leaseback of 140,000 containers.
  • DCIX hits the mark
    Diana Containerships sees Q3 profit measure up against Wall Street forecasts.
  • Frontline will need boost
    Arctic Securities has taken a red pen to its VLCC rate forecast for the next two years.
  • OOCL faces French trial
    OOCL is to be prosecuted in France over the 2003 death of executive Courtenay Allan.
  • Mokster's Statoil success
    Simon Mokster Shipping has secured two more years employment for a platform supply vessel with Statoil.
  • Drill goes horribly wrong
    A probe has begun in Estonia after 20 crew were injured testing an escape chute from a ro-ro.
  • Who will survive?
    VLCC owners battling a "100-year storm" should expect rates to get worse with supply and demand to remain out of sync for at least two more years, DVB says.
  • Research ship stranded
    A CMA CGM research ship is stuck in the southern Indian Ocean after it struck a shoal.
  • Hanjin's boxship rush
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has confirmed a new contract to build boxships worth KRW 177.4bn ($163.2m).
  • Jiangsu wins tug quartet
    Xiamen International Port Co has signed up for four new tugs at a domestic shipyard.
  • Harry shuns bandwagon
    Greek owner Harry Vafias will not be climbing on the eco product tanker bandwagon any time soon.
  • Cosco in paper push
    China Cosco Holdings is plotting a visit to the bond market to help pay for investments outside of its homeland.
  • Golden charters PSV
    Golden Energy Offshore has agreed to charter a PSV newbuilding delivering that is due out of a Norwegian shipyard early next year.
  • Pizza sparks ferry scrap
    Two Britons have been seriously injured in two separate fights on a P&O ferry.
  • Subsea 7 makes more
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 is aiming for more Petrobras work after boosting third quarter profit.
  • Sentinel sells AHTS
    Sentinel Marine, the offshore vessel operator, has sold the second of its three anchor handlers on order in China.
  • STX wins car carriers
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of Korea has announced a deal to build up to four new pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
  • Shipping on hold
    AP Moller-Maersk will not invest significantly in shipping over the next five years and instead focus on its offshore and port sectors.
  • Norden sells again
    Danish shipowner Norden is said to have sold off more modern tonnage as it looks to focus on eco-designed tonnage.
  • US boxes defy Sandy
    US inbound container volumes are set to increase in November, despite the interruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy.
  • Prosafe makes it two
    Prosafe have converted a letter of intent for an accommodation semi-submersible into a firm contract at SembCorp Marine.
  • Rig fire claims two
    One man men is confirmed dead and another is missing following an explosion on an oil platform in the US on Friday.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Maersk's CEO says company will reduce container investment
    Nils Andersen, CEO of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, told the Financial Times that the company will invest more heavily in its oil, drilling, and ports businesses, and not as much in its container business Maersk Line.
  • ILA's Daggett vows fight on container royalties
    The union's president has broken weeks of silence during contract negotiations to state that employers "want to grab more money away from the ILA and its members by placing a cap on container royalty."
  • TSA delays December rate hike by 2 weeks
  • Maersk/CMA CGM Med loop slows, adds Beirut
  • Diana reports profit, adds 10th ship to fleet
  • European shippers see fallout from sulfur regs
    The European Shippers Council (ESC) expressed concern Monday about potential harm to several industries from new limits on the sulfur content of fuel used by ships in the Baltic and North seas and English Channel.
  • St. Lawrence Seaway sees uptick in cargo
  • Analysis: Freight industry to suffer if nation goes over fiscal cliff
  • Industry urges Senate PNTR approval for Russia
    The U.S. House on Friday approved the 2012 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act legislation, which if approved by the Senate and signed by the president would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia.
  • WTO checks China's duties on U.S. steel
  • DOT considers Delta flights from Seattle to Tokyo
  • Warning: Cost of shipping going up in 2013
  • Rare case
  • FedEx, UPS prepare for holiday rush
  • Spinning a new yarn
  • Improving import clearance
  • A question of values
  • ECS' Italian landing
  • Charting a unique course
  • WFS handles BA cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Bunker prices climbing in Fujairah
    Good avails in South Africa.
  • Bunker prices strart the week firm in Rotterdam
    Low sulphur residual product tumble in Piraeus.
  • Bunker stem sizes up in 2011
    Data used for IMO sulphur monitoring show increase in stem sizes, but shrinking overall HFO volumes tested.
  • IMO reviewing structure of committees
    Proposes to rename the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) to the Sub-Committee on the Environment.
  • DME opens office in Singapore
    Exchange is considering launching a fuel oil contract.
  • Slow-steaming close to shore cuts emissions, US study finds
    The new study highlights significant falls in ship emissions from slower speeds.
  • 'Medium speed' ferries focus on fuel consumption
    Incat research project looks at cutting 'fast ferry' speeds to less than 30 knots.
  • Argentina asks UN to free navy ship
    Plea made to UN maritime court in Germany.
  • 'Bunker Prize' motivates best practice at DFDS
    'Finding further fuel savings has become part of everyday culture on all ships,' company says.
  • Russian refinery to cut fuel oil output
    Central Russian refinery will have 'residual processing plant' on stream by 2015.
  • Fears for UK-Europe ferry route post-2015
    Higher fuel costs could see ferry operators cutting back services.
  • Modern ships sold as 'eco' focus sharpens
    Norden has sold two recently built ships.
  • Week opens with higher bunker prices
    Bunker prices higher while demand mixed at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • WFS a 'superior' marine fuel counterparty, says CEO
    Company sees 'very small impact' in terms of write offs from the marine fuel segment.
  • Shipowner seeks to repair vessel arrested for unpaid bunkers
    It is in the 'interests of all claimants' that the repair of the Ratan Fidelity is permitted, says Ratanpur Shipping Lines.
  • NAT moves 'aggressively' to reduce energy consumption
    In the midst of testing 'inexpensive' fuel saving measures, it says.
  • Safe LNG bunkering operations in Singapore 'feasible'
    'No apparent obstacles' in implementing operating models, joint industry project concludes.

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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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