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June 26, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Hanjin skip Portland for Oakland to avoid ILWU go-slow
  • Port of Los Angeles box volume increases 5.5pc in May to 731,352 TEU
  • TS Lines unveils its JTT loop, plus FE -India CIX string with Hyundai
  • Maersk pulls out, but CMA CGM to continue east coast South America loop
  • Major carriers look for cheaper and better Med transshipment ports
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new 75,000-square foot warehouse in Hong Kong
  • Storm rages over EU megatrucks over who has the right to regulate what
  • CEVA lands five-year contract to make showroom2bedroom deliveries
  • GAC starts Britain-to-Turkey trucking service with continental stops
  • 2GO opts for smaller ships to boost capacity and faster turnarounds
  • Gibdock attracts more containership operators as repair location
  • Air France-KLM to shed 5,000 jobs to save US$2.5 billion a year
  • FedEx quarterly profit off 1.4pc, revenue up 2.6pc to US$6.8 billion
  • Carriers, ground handlers tell airports to realise air cargo's importance

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Mundra Port Steamer Agents Association unanimously selects key office-bearers
  • Safmarine voted most 'Friendly Line'
  • Spanish NVOCC leader International Forwarding, S.L. joins the INTTRA network
  • EU crisis also seen as a blessing in disguise for India
  • India seeks more crude from Saudi Arabia
  • Dutch co. bags Dhamra ports maintenance dredging contract
  • W. Bengal keen to pick up stake in proposed Major Port
  • ICD-Loni gets C-TPAT compliance
  • CMIE expects turnaround in FY13; pegs GDP growth at 7.3 pc
  • Govt expects spike in FDI inflows this year
  • INR losses early gains, still higher at 56.97 per dollar
  • RBI announces steps to arrest INR fall
  • EU crisis, flagging crude demand keep freight markets on tight leash

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • USA: final rule on emergency notification systems at highway-rail grade crossings
    The US transportation secretary, Ray LaHood, has announced new regulations on emergency notification systems (ENS) at highway-rail grade crossings. Under the final rule published i...
  • Nine new Kerax vehicles for Polish firemen
    Renault Trucks has delivered nine new Renault Kerax to Polish fire-fighters. The units are 430 hp 18 t Kerax 4x4 vehicles with reinforced axles and a heavy chassis capable of carry...
  • USD 65 million investment in New Mexico to maintain and improve rail capacity
    BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 65 million on track and rail capacity improveme...
  • Sievert Handel Transporte investing in fleet
    Sievert Handel Transporte GmbH, headquartered in Lengerich (Germany), is investing in its vehicle fleet. During the current year the company will acquire more than 100 new tractors...
  • WFS and Aviapartner to join forces
    The shareholders of WFS and Aviapartner have agreed to combine the two companies, with Aviapartner to join WFS. The new group will be controlled by LBO France, WFS' majority shareh...
  • New CEO for Hapag-Lloyd Central Europe
    Reinhard Neitzel became the new CEO of Hapag-Lloyd Austria Ges.mbH in May. From his office in Vienna he manages the liner shipping's customer services and sales activities in Austr...
  • Iata's Airline Coding Directory moving from print to web-based application
    The International Air Transport Association has said that its Airline Coding Directory (ACD) will be printed for the last time in 2012, and then switch to a web-based application (...
  • Bank loans fully repaid, CAM getting ready for new development
    The Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) has fully repaid the bank loans that it required for airport infrastructure development in its early construction stage with c...
  • KPMG to acquire BrainNet
    KPMG, a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, is to acquire the consulting firm BrainNet Supply Management Group, which specializes in pr...
  • Mandatory weighing of containers a false remedy
    The European Shippers Council (ESC) is against the introduction of a compulsory weighing of containers. The council stated that the measure is unnecessary and impractical, and add...
  • One Express extending its central hub in Bologna
    The Italian pallet distributor One Express is expanding its facilities at its headquarters in Bologna. The company recently phased in an additional 3,000 sqm hall with 20 truck loa...
  • Airgroup Express joins WPA network
    The Worldwide Partners Alliance Ltd (WPA) has just announced that 20 offices of Radiant Global Logistics have joined its global network. Radiant Global Logistics is a non-asset bas...
  • Norbert Dentressangle lands contract from Compañía Cervecera de Canarias
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has been awarded a three year contract by Compañía Cervecera de Canarias (CCC), the Canary Islands' leading brewer. Headquartered ...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Florida Marine orders six more 30,000 bbl tank barges from TY...
  • Exmar Offshore to design production semi for LLOG...
  • Simon Møkster goes to Astilleros Gondwan for PSV newbuild
  • Wärtsilä Hamworthy to supply waste water treatment systems for...
  • BIMCO taps Admiral Brian Salerno as Washington, D.C., liason
  • Odfjell gets back into gas tanker market
  • Russia's United Shipbuilding gets $1 billion order for...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Coos Bay Port Commission selects David Koch as chief executive officer
  • Orient Overseas Container Line placing AES service on hold
  • Port of Everett reports success in educational enrichment program
  • Port projects net greater share in fourth round of TIGER grants
  • New survey vessel launched for NOAA West Coast service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Femco is forced to reflag Alaed as long-term partners cut ties
    Contracts between Russia and Syria are lawful, says foreign minister
  • Miami launches three-point plan to recapture box traffic
    World's top cruise hub gears up for the container opportunities that will flow from a wider Panama Canal
  • Rail provider sees signals for growth
    Miami port's on-dock railway link will create quicker and more efficient movement of freight through and beyond Florida
  • Why not desulphur heavy fuel oil?
    Shipping faces a small but expensive list of options to meet the low sulphur rules
  • Biofuel works as marine fuel
    Meriaura completes trials on heavylift vessel
  • LNG bunkering spreads across the Baltic
    Ports responding to rise in the number of shipowners expected to opt for gas-fuelled vessels
  • Citibank to hold expanded shipping book
    EXCLUSIVE: Portfolio will target big-name deals
  • Commercial anti-piracy protection scheme to launch within weeks
    Typhon shares similarities with JLT's Convoy Escort Programme but may beat it to market with Asian funding
  • BP chartering manager resigns after corruption claims
    Nielsen resignation 'a personal decision', says oil giant
  • Vestas pulls out of Sheerness wind turbine project
    Energy group says decision leaves its commitment to offshore and onshore wind industries unaffected
  • European dockers close ranks against Brussels' bid for change
    European Commission ports package condemned as 'attack on organised labour'
  • Arrested vessels set to rejoin B+H Ocean Carriers fleet
    Chapter 11 enables struggling company to regain possession
  • South Korea reduces its Iran oil imports by 39% in May
    Asian state set to halt shipments when EU sanctions hit next week
  • Reading between the lines
    When ship records conceal the hours worked
  • Ill wind for tanker owners
    Depression becomes a storm that disrupts Gulf of Mexico trade
  • Yang Ming downsizes convertible bond
    Banks sign $206m guarantees
  • Okay, Wilbur
    Daring investor speaks out as everyone else runs for cover
  • Owners cut prices as yards' scrapping capacity becomes scarce
    Hopes that August will herald pick-up in activity
  • Japanese bargains drag down secondhand bulker market
    Tonnage clear-out sees prices plunge
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping appoints new president
    Conglomerate parent's chief economist to oversee deepsea unit
  • Chinese yards see orders halved in January-May
    China's shipbuilders suffer from overcapacity
  • Blacklist bad breakers
    As governments dither, it is up to shipowners to boycott dirty demolition yards
  • Brian Salerno joins BIMCO
    USCG veteran finds new billet after retirement
  • Odfjell returns to LPG shipping
    Norwegian owner buys two gas carriers and plans more
  • STX OSV invests in engineering and design firms
    Offshore specialist streamlines operations
  • IMO and UN pay tribute to seafarers
    Piracy highlighted as ongoing problem
  • Guangzhou Wenchong wins Seaboard handysize bulkers order
    Four-ship deal brings in China State Shipbuilding offshoot's first US customer
  • Valemax issues clouded by misinformation
    Vale chief seeks to clarify five points
  • Beyond the Maritime Labour Convention
    Day of the Seafarer is a chance to stop and think
  • Hutchison raises investment in Yantian
    Hong Kong subsidiary pumps $765m into container port

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Seafarers urged to check on employers
    JAMAICA has called for seafarers to take responsibility for their welfare by checking the track record of potential employers
  • New head of Russia's USC named
    THE new head of Russia's state-controlled shipyard holding, United Shipbuilding Corp (USC), will be Andrei Dyachkov, company sources have announced informally
  • Lübeck sells port stakeholding
    BRITISH financial investor Rreef is going to increase its shareholding in one of Germany's biggest cargo handling and stevedoring groups
  • IMO backs new green forum at Rio+20
    The IMO has committed shipping's involvement in a new UN-led intergovernmental forum on sustainable development
  • Bleak, but still foreign outlook for Chinese yards
    CHINA's orderbook is shrinking rapidly. During the first five months of this year, only 9.5M dwt was ordered, down 47.3% year-on-year
  • Foreign trade pushes up China cargo
    CHINA's ports handled 7.4% more cargo during the first five months of this year compared with 2011, according to the China Ports Association today
  • Four rescued, eight missing
    FOUR crewmen were rescued on Saturday from a Chinese sand mining vessel that capsized in the Bohai Sea near Huluado, northwest of Dalian

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • US Diesel Hits Lowest Price Since February 2011
    Diesel prices in the U.S. hit the lowest point since February 2011, falling 5.1 cents in the week ending June...
  • Helis Named Kings Point Superintendent
    Retired Army Col. James Helis has been appointed superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. "Colonel...
  • Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Boosts Profit, Cargo Volume
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port's first quarter earnings soared 48 percent from a year ago as Russia's largest port operator handled...
  • Sea-Air Shippers Undeterred by Fuel Surcharges
    Leading forwarders say sea-air volumes remain stable despite the double dose of fuel surcharges levied on users. Shipping lines...
  • Shippers Preparing for ILA Strife, JOC Poll Shows
    Most shippers expect to decide by midsummer whether to divert cargo from the East and Gulf coasts to avoid possible...
  • Oman Container Lines to Launch New Service to India
    Oman Container Lines will begin a new service to India on July 3. The fixed-day weekly India Express common...
  • SIA Cargo, China Cargo Airlines Further Integrate Services
    Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed an agreement to operate joint freighter services between Singapore and Shanghai....
  • APL Taking Steps to Reduce Operating Costs
    With only moderate growth projected in the global container trades for at least two more years, and overcapacity keeping a...
  • OOCL Suspends Trans-Atlantic Shuttle
    OOCL said it is suspending until further notice the Atlantic Express Shuttle that it operates in a vessel-sharing alliance with...
  • MSC to Boost Rates From Far East to Caribbean, Central America
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will implement a general rate increase on all kinds of container equipment shipped from all...
  • Strike Threatens to Shut India's Nehru Port
    Local political and trade union leaders notified the APM Terminals management in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) of...
  • FMC Seeks 'Equal Treatment' for Exporters
    The Federal Maritime Commission is doing its part to promote exports under President Obama's National Export Initiative by ensuring that...
  • Florida Ports Fortify 'Home Field Advantage'
    Stacks of Crowley and Seaboard Marine containers at Florida East Coast Railway's Hialeah Rail Yard near Miami are a sign...
  • Commentary: Traffic Warnings Low on FMCSA's Checklist
    Q: We're a motor carrier. Our fleet runs 40 percent of its miles in Indiana and Michigan, so-called probable cause...
  • Arkansas Best Thinks Outside the Box With Panther Deal
    By acquiring Panther Expedited Services, a $215 million non-asset trucking and logistics operator, holding company Arkansas Best is reaching beyond...
  • Air Cargo Expansion Projects Taking Off in the US
    Judging by the recent rash of U.S. air cargo expansion projects, you'd think demand was skyrocketing. It's not. ...
  • House-Senate Divide Takes a Toll on Road Work
    The lean times for transportation infrastructure spending are likely to get even leaner. The more fiscally conservative House...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • To weigh or not to weigh: that is the question
    The age-old debate over the case for the mandatory weighing of containers prior to export is gathering pace ahead of the next IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting ...
  • India to relax cabotage laws
    The Indian government is set to ease the strict rules that forbid foreign-flagged container ships from carrying cargo between the country's ports; but ...
  • Reefer job spat stymies Portland
    A US federal judge has appointed a former Oregon governor as a mediator to help settle a dispute between two unions at the port of Portland; a rift that has caused ...
  • Worst over for the euro?
    Some economists are predicting that the eurozone has now passed its critical period - with Greece having voted to stay in the single currency - and that speculators could ...
  • APL restructures
    According to an internal memo seen by Containerisation International, APL intends to rationalize a number of structures and functions within its global network ...
  • Toy Story for Geodis
    Global logistics provider, Geodis - part of the French SNCF Group - has been awarded the management for the logistics and distribution operations in southern Europe ...
  • DP World adds more cranes in Aden
    DP World Aden, which operates cargo-handling facilities in the Yemeni port of Aden, has taken delivery of two new super post-panamax cranes for use at its Aden ...
  • Seychelles call for 'greater international focus' to fight piracy
    In a presentation to the UK's House of Lords EU sub-committee on external affairs inquiry into Somali piracy last week, its minister for foreign affairs, Jean-Paul ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Cash buyer comeback
    Former Wirana man reenters scrap arena with a new venture after 15-year hiatus.
  • Diamond in the rough?
    S&P brokers turn attention to Tokyo as Iino Kaiun starts to market aframax tanker.
  • Marinakis to the rescue
    Greek shipping and football icon donates to charity seeking debt crisis cure.
  • Window shoppers
    Private equity's place in capital equation won't be what many expect, analyst says.
  • Norden raids Lauritzen
    Ejner Bonderup quits as head of Lauritzen Bulk to take over Norden's bulker wing.
  • FBR pulls coverage
    Analyst downs Navios and Euroseas before abandoning seven dry-bulk stocks.
  • ESL sells oldie
    Finnish drybulk operator confirms sale of 20-year-old supramax for $4m.
  • SCI starts again
    Search to find Sabyasachi Hajara's replacement as boss fails to find suitable candidate.
  • Singapore sling for HD
    Boost in income from its Lion City arm helps boost revenue at Hill Dickinson.
  • Hope for Iceberg 1 crew
    Families of captive Indian seafarers told vessel could be released by pirates next month.
  • Billion dollar win for PACD
    Pacific Drilling, controlled by the Ofer family, signs five-year charter deal with Chevron.
  • Marsh takes a nibble
    Former chief executive Alan Marsh has snapped up a few more shares in Braemar.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Group says ACAS bill undermines existing pilot program
    An industry group wants Sen. Susan Collins to postpone filing legislation that would codify an air cargo security program being tested by CBP for pre-screening shipments before loading on an aircraft at a foreign airport.
  • IBM announces new analytics platform
  • Salerno joins BIMCO as U.S. liason
  • QuickTSI launches new load board
  • Ports want larger share of TIGER grants
    Kurt Nagle, AAPA's president and CEO, said his organization "will continue to advocate for a permanent authorization of a TIGER program, and urge that 25 percent of future TIGER grants be provided for seaport related infrastructure."
  • Hapag-Lloyd points to weakening transatlantic
  • Ag shippers urged to consider derivatives
    Derivatives are gradually gaining traction in global container markets, providing shippers and carriers a way to hedge against volatile freight rate movements on tempestuous east-west trades.
  • Intermarine names new CEO
    Intermarine, an ocean carrier that specializes in project and heavy lift cargo, said that Alfred "Al" J.V. Stanley has joined the company as president and CEO. He will take the place of Andre Grikitis, who becomes operating chairman.
  • NRF elects Litchford to lead technology
  • Singapore, China Cargo link up freighters
  • Zim develops new bill of lading security features
  • CII names Donde president
  • InterChez names Fuentes goverrnment affairs head

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2012
  • Prestige oil spill trial date set 10 years after spill
    Some $1.59 billion in damages being sought.
  • Prices waver in Middle East market
    Tight IFO avails in Cape Town.
  • Rotterdam market firms but Hamburg sees prices fall
    European markets lack direction.
  • VLOC operator commits to biodiesel
    Brazilian mining giant to run its ships, trains and trucks with biofuel.
  • Carnival says bunker costs 'lower than forecast'
    But overall, Q2 fuel bill still up by $71 million year-on-year.
  • Fuel oil 'surplus' in UK
    Exxon Mobil to decommission 'pipestill' unit.
  • IFO prices firming in Asian bunker markets on Monday
    Good supply of bunker fuel in key Asian ports fine on Monday.
  • Tuapse domestic bunker sales to increase as much as 15%
    New deep-water berth terminal will boost traffic, says interim deputy CEO of RN-Bunker.
  • South Korean refiner starts bonded supply operations at Kunsan
    GS Caltex has 400 dwt bunker barge at Kunsan.
  • Grindrod JV acquire shipping firm's clearing & forwarding division
    Merged business improve services for customers, says Managing Director of Sturrock Group.
  • Offshore firm receives LNG powered Island Crusader
    Island Crusader 'first' offshore vessel to feature lean burn gas engines as main engines, says Rolls-Royce.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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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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.
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