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March 27, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart
    Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday.
  • Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans
    Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector.
  • Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk
    A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships.
  • EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes
  • Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume
  • Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well
  • Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening
  • Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU
  • Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February
  • Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility
  • Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years
  • Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders
  • Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers
  • Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland
  • UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain
  • TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus
  • India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax
  • China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline
  • New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship price war came at a huge cost!
  • Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15
  • Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level
  • K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops
  • Large containerships flood market
  • MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand
  • Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011
  • USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc
  • DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra
  • Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager
  • E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb.
  • FM's target promises more biz for highway developers
  • MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project
  • ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo
  • Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM
  • Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar
  • India pressing EU for greater access to service providers
  • Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP
  • Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet
  • Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • LOT suspends flights to Hanoi
    LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ...
  • Record year for transalpine freight traffic
    The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog...
  • DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris
    The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski...
  • Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu...
  • Liege cargo volume declines in February
    In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ...
  • First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration
    The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ...
  • New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators
    Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ...
  • German seaports report increase in throughput
    The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o...
  • Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011
    The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La...
  • Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City
    Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p...
  • Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra...
  • New chairman for the port of Dunkirk
    On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ...
  • Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras
    The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia
  • Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project
  • Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge
  • A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group
  • Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup
  • Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering
  • Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby
  • Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry
  • UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Playing it by the book
    UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets
  • Biomass: handle with care
    Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets
  • Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle
    Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels
  • Internet rollout recruits young seafarers
    Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity
  • Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand
    LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US
  • Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard
    Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco
  • Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs
    Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings
  • Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding
    Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding
  • South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders
    STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen
  • Deutsche Shipping sees major growth
    Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia
  • Minerva continues product tanker buying spree
    MR tanker prices continue to fall
  • Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short
    International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable
  • Capesize rates slump to three-year low
    Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported
  • Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding
    Investment supports 'strategic' growth
  • Armed guards use floating armouries
    Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police
  • LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry
    Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports
  • Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further
    Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month
  • High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices
    Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely
  • Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers
    Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S
  • Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31%
    Russian firm reports domestic box boom
  • Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters
    Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May
  • InfraMed invests in Turkish port
    Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal
  • VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes
    Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments
  • Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin
    Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo
  • One for all
    Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention
  • Make national testing protocols consistent
    Avoid additional ballast water tests
  • Maersk boss faces second heart op
    Andersen off sick for two more months
  • S&P downgrades MISC to BBB
    Ratings agency cites weak operating performance
  • Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak
    Helicopters pulled all staff to safety
  • High tides slow Bareli salvage
    New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending
    THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011
  • Baltic 'modal backshift' warned
    A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift
  • Struggle returns to box sector
    A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week
  • EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets
    PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC
  • Mariner dies after fall
    AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest
  • IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions
    VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation
  • Capesizes court 2008 lows
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today
  • Global raises profits 23%
    GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year
  • VLCC rally snuffed out
    A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today
  • Ships collide in Dover Strait
    TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed
  • West Oz port plan advances
    PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video)
    Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis...
  • US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January
    U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the...
  • Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds
    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level...
  • Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery
    A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to...
  • Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks
    Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs...
  • Can James Welch Save YRC?
    When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing...
  • Providing Southern Comfort
    When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global...
  • Learning From Chile
    No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North...
  • Bogota or Bust
    In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager...
  • Driving Ambition
    When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said...
  • Rail Renaissance Rides South
    Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,...
  • 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word'
    When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning...
  • Korea's Beef and Booze Boom
    Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack...
  • States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes
    While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of...
  • NY-NJ's Global Reach
    By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to...
  • Banking on an Extension
    An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and...
  • Big Harold vs. The Nut
    As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record...
  • Unsigned on the Dotted Line
    Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • APM T keen on East Africa
    East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ...
  • Global Ports Investments on a high
    Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ...
  • China committed to Tazara
    It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ...
  • Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather
    Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ...
  • Charleston a step closer to new terminal
    Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ...
  • MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia
    MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ...
  • New US bill will boost African trade
    Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ...
  • SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ...
  • Auckland mediation talks fail
    Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cantor cuts analyst loose
    Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden.
  • CSDC spots loan threat
    Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash.
  • Expansion weighs on Wilson
    Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist.
  • Two more shoot from Star
    Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition.
  • Rem Star slips off spot
    Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs.
  • Reefer trio released
    Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February.
  • DB builds shipping arm
    Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending.
  • Scorpio adds number eight
    Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea.
  • Pirates snatch Iranian bulker
    Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline.
  • Brave deal could reach eight ships
    Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions
  • NVO Countdown - No. 10
  • DP World to repay $3 billion loan
  • Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June
  • Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts
  • Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland
  • MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates
  • Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market
    Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day.
  • European bunker prices firm across the board
    Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Prices firming in Middle East markets
    Cape Town avails subject to enquiries.
  • Russian fuel oil duty climbs
    But not by 50% as had seemed possible.
  • Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative
    Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch.
  • Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol'
    Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week.
  • Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic
    Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month.
  • Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment
    ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports
    Players report good avails.
  • Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses
    Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International.
  • East China fuel oil stocks up 50%
    Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products.
  • Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier
    Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers.
  • Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations
    Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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.
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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