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January 27, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw.
  • Container lines running out of options to lower costs
    Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4
  • Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4
  • DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million
  • LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval
  • Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat
  • Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes
  • Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years
  • Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers
  • PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT
  • Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April
  • Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels
  • DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland
  • Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1
  • Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes
  • Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs
  • HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo
  • Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub
  • Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI
  • Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn
  • Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership
  • Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011
  • Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine
  • APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours
  • Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan
  • P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister
  • Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act
  • New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented
  • Duty hike likely on power gear imports
  • A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II
  • Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ...
  • ACG opts for Traxon EDI
    Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany....
  • Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link
    Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct...
  • CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu...
  • Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles
    The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck...
  • France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects
    The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres...
  • FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten
    The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In...
  • Ceva: new managing director in Iberia
    Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa...
  • Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes
    Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou...
  • New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports
    The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ...
  • Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport
    Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s...
  • Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway
    Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow
    To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year"
  • Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual
  • Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera
  • Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert
  • Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011
  • Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project
  • Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers
  • Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update
  • SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • 'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships'
    Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity
  • A false sense of security?
    Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril
  • Montoir joins LNG re-export club
    Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price
  • Offshore construction on a high
    Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago
  • Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels
    Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras
  • Star Reefers presses on with JFC case
    UK setback will not close other legal avenues
  • New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US
    No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers
  • Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station
    Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m
  • P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings
    Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned
  • Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine
    Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage
  • Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou
    Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates
  • Rina facing class action
    Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case
  • Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time
    'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets
  • Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial
    Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes
  • A truth darker than fiction
    Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk
  • German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row
    VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms
  • South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north
    New price fears as country halves its output
  • Iron ore trade set for boost in February
    Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations
  • Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders
    Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels
  • DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service
    Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service
  • Penning rejects Liverpool proposal
    No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal
  • A legal wake-up call
    Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again
  • Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues
    Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo
  • BG Group signs second US LNG deal
    Contract boosts prospects for US exports
  • Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early
    Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies
  • German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest
    Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers
  • Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers
    Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround'
  • Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire
    Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage
  • Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators
    Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level
    LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Efploia fined for pollution
    GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters
  • Chapter 11 option touted
    RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today
  • Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services
    FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike
  • Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa
    SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period
  • Concordia calls scrutinised
    COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation
  • Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn
    STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year
  • Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain'
    EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today
  • Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share
    ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted
  • Keppel's profits jump 14%
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn)
  • CSAV inches towards goal
    CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal
  • Deconstructing disaster takes time
    COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay
  • BLT's shares suspended
    SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade
  • Indian players take up VLCC slack
    INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months
    The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to...
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion
    Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's...
  • Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports
    Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February....
  • NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent
    Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in...
  • Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt
    Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on...
  • Truckload Spot Market Slows in January
    Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination'
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as...
  • Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent
    Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4...
  • LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences...
  • CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course
    The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ...
  • CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight
    Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German...
  • Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent
    Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a...
  • NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity
    The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not...
  • Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December
    Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic...
  • Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal
    Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai
    Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third...
  • MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in...
  • Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent
    Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the...
  • MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo
    Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb....
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month
    Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the...
  • MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service
    Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos
    Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ...
  • Davos debates global growth challenges
    In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ...
  • Italy stymied by striking truckers
    Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ...
  • KPA to destroy cargo
    The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ...
  • TS Lines exits transpac
    Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ...
  • IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike
    The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ...
  • Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal
    In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ...
  • CSAV raises further USD129 million
    Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Transpetro tied to spill
    Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil.
  • Chembulk dodges BLT bullet
    CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent.
  • Saipem enlists Fairstar duo
    Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant.
  • Alam wins Samsung gig
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm.
  • Maersk Tankers crowns CEO
    Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears.
  • Ezion scoops big charter deal
    Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America.
  • Scrap record to be toppled
    Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012.
  • BLT battles debt disaster
    Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases.
  • Farstad joins bond flood
    Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market.
  • Kuznik judges the Judges
    Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping.
  • Partners in pact with parent
    New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners.
  • EU in new Polish yard probe
    Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals.
  • Navios Partners on the mark
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets.
  • Stolt slips in fourth quarter
    Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven
  • CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization
  • CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades
  • Maersk names new tanker chief
  • IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast
  • Maersk cuts back on AE2
  • NYK's December headhaul up marginally
  • Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers
  • Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal
  • CP improves profit in 4Q
  • Swift reports turnaround in 2011
  • MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center
  • Curto calls for NY port unity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm
    Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS.
  • Europe: Markets firm across the board
    Good demand in Rotterdam.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Pipeline opening could be delayed to September
    ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality.
  • EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps
    Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations.
  • Fuel oil stocks at five-week high
    Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week.
  • Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port
    Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line.
  • Prices firming at Asian ports
    Demand mixed on Thursday.
  • Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff
    Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan.
  • Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted
    Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ.
  • Petroplus files for insolvency
    Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus.
  • EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry
    EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line.
  • Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap
    'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant.
  • Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering
    Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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