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March 28, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US car imports boost car-carrier rates
    The fastest growth in US demand for imported cars since 2006 is boosting rates for the vessels delivering them, spurring analysts to predict a 68 per cent gain in profit for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the largest fleet operator.
  • Capesize hire costs fall to 14-year low
    Hire costs for capesizes, the largest ships that carry dry-bulk commodities, fell to a 14-year low amid a shortage of cargoes to load at Atlantic Ocean ports.
  • Tanker earnings soften on activity slowdown
    Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route were weaker on Monday as a slowdown in activity and mounting vessel availability ate into gains notched up earlier this month.
  • Deutsche Bank's ship loans swell as rivals submerge
Strait Talk
  • EU decision on Somali piracy a positive move
    THERE has been some good, some bad and some mixed news on piracy in the past couple of weeks. The good news is that the EU Naval Force (EU Navfor) is to take action against Somali pirates on land.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US car imports boost car-carrier rates
    The fastest growth in US demand for imported cars since 2006 is boosting rates for the vessels delivering them, spurring analysts to predict a 68 per cent gain in profit for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the largest fleet operator.
  • Capesize hire costs fall to 14-year low
    Hire costs for capesizes, the largest ships that carry dry-bulk commodities, fell to a 14-year low amid a shortage of cargoes to load at Atlantic Ocean ports.
  • Tanker earnings soften on activity slowdown
    Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route were weaker on Monday as a slowdown in activity and mounting vessel availability ate into gains notched up earlier this month.
  • Deutsche Bank's ship loans swell as rivals submerge
Strait Talk
  • EU decision on Somali piracy a positive move
    THERE has been some good, some bad and some mixed news on piracy in the past couple of weeks. The good news is that the EU Naval Force (EU Navfor) is to take action against Somali pirates on land.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai increases China-subcontinent rate US$400/TEU from April 15
  • Hapag levies north Europe-Far East US$200/TEU bunker surcharge April 16
  • MSC to levy US$100/box repositioning surcharge on North Europe-Asia trade
  • Wan Hai Lines to raise Asia-East India rates US$150/TEU in April
  • Auckland back in talks, but April 6 lockout looms after fuzzy court ruling
  • New Tianjin-Japan shipping route enlivens trade across Sea of Japan
  • APM T wins 33-year concession for Costa Rica CT, 10 miles from Panama
  • Montreal gets US$15.7 million to up box capacity 12.8pc to 1.8 million TEU
  • AP Moller-Maersk CEO faces heart surgery again and 2 months of sick leave
  • Hard-pressed Spain sells or shuts down transport, logistics holdings
  • South Carolina Ports awards US$42.7 million for Navy Base Terminal project
  • Canadian National to acquire 161 locomotives to meet traffic growth
  • SIA and South African Airlines fined US$5.79 million for price-fixing
  • Qantas pay dispute faces compulsory arbitration for first time ever
  • Chongqing signs cooperation deals with six international air carriers
  • US Customs, TSA, sidestep 100pc screening to profile air cargo instead

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains to rise on BHP 2012 tomorrow
  • MSC announces rationalisation of ISES & I-Med services
  • Shipping confidence up on expectation of rate increases but new investment appetite wanes
  • Chinese demand for Indian handicrafts on the rise
  • India, Indonesia agree to expedite CECA talks
  • PAP agitation affects box movement to & from JN Port, CFSs
  • Record loading of kaolin at Kandla Port
  • Samsara Group appointed Port of Amsterdam's representative in India

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Volumes rising at Russia's seaports
    Russia's seaports handled a total of 535 million t of goods in 2011. The target for the current year is 560 million t. (ku)
  • Atlanta welcomes return of Air France-KLM/Martinair air cargo service
    Today (27 March), Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo are beginning a scheduled air cargo service to Atlanta GA (USA), in addition to existing passenger flights. The French ai...
  • DSV and Fläkt Woods sign new contract
    The transport service provider DSV Road Ltd and Fläkt Woods UK have signed a three-year contract renewal for handling domestic and international road freight. Using its dedicated v...
  • Albany ring road Australia: planning set to start on stages two and three
    Australia's federal labour government has agreed to cover half the USD 1 million cost of completing the planning and detailed work on the remaining two stages of the Albany ring ro...
  • Ukraine: state railways obtaining 54 electric locomotives
    The Ukraine state railways UkrZaliznytsia (UZ) plans to expand its fleet with 50 electric locomotives. The new VL11M/6 traction units that are being manufactured by Georgia's...
  • DHL boosts intercontinental service with new RTW flight
    Effective today (27 March), DHL, one of the world's leading international express services providers, is significantly enhancing its intercontinental delivery capabilities. The lau...
  • Cargo 2000 platinum membership for Swiss WorldCargo
    Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, has been classified as a Cargo 2000 platinum member 201", the highest of four categor...
  • Cossutta and Grimaldi to manage logistics for Serbia-made Fiat cars
    The Trieste (Italy)-based company Cossutta Trasort & Logistics has signed a final agreement to manage the outbound trade of Fiat cars manufactured in the Kragujevac car factory...
  • First major step for Euro Carex, the European high-speed rail freight network
    Euro Carex has achieved a major first: the first test of a high-speed freight train running between Lyon St Exupéry airport (France) and St. Pancras international station in London...
  • UTi Worldwide Inc reports lower net income in Q4/2012
    UTi Worldwide Inc has reported the financial results for its fiscal Q4/2012 ended 31 January 2012. Q4/2012, revenues amounted to USD 1.154 billion, an increase of 0.7% f...
  • FedEx with good results in Q3/2012
    The US express service provider FedEx reported consolidated revenue of USD 10.56 billion in Q3, up 9% from USD 9.66 billion for the same period in the preceding year. Operating in...
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited restructured management
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has reshuffled its senior management team. Tan Chee Hong, formerly Hactl executive director - information services, has been promoted ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Virginia approves plan for prototype offshore wind turbine installation
  • Ilios Shipping sentenced to $2 million criminal penalty in Agios Emilianos case
  • Bollinger Shipyards team on Bouchard ATB conversion
  • Salvage of capsized tug in dry dock successful
  • Abu Dhabi Ship Building steps up focus on MRO services

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • New Columbia River pilot boat set to launch from Foss shipyard
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of January
  • ATA trucking index climbs during February
  • Tug INVADER refloated following sinking of drydock
  • Horizon plans to restructure vessel charter agreements

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Emissions control study highlights role of fuel prices
    Danish Green Ship of the Future project compares the choice of fuel, and technologies, for use in future ECAs
  • NewLead bulker held in New Orleans over alleged arrears
    Federal judge issues Rule B order
  • Piraeus annual profits dip as privatisation looms
    Port reports container and cruise growth
  • DFDS and LDA in cross-Channel and Mediterranean partnership
    Joint venture creates nine-vessel company
  • Moroccan ferries remain stranded in Algeciras
    Government steps in as crews on Comarit and Comanav Ferry vessels suffer in financial crisis
  • Snow show for ice-class tonnage
    Aframax rates feel the chill as Baltic thaws
  • India oil demand boosts tanker triangulation
    Iranian oil supply loss strengthens New Delhi's ties with Brazil
  • Horizon offers debt restructuring plan
    Company allocates 10% of stock to liabilities on laid-up tonnage
  • India to send more iron ore to South Korea
    State-owned miner MMTC granted export permit
  • IG reinsurance faces review before 2013
    Rating agencies and regulators fear system's 'apparent fragility'
  • The dance of Jaya
    Acquisition talks may have tapered off, but the Singapore-listed offshore vessel builder and operator still has winning moves
  • Car carrier market on verge of rates boom
    Orderbook is nearly empty and demand will jump this year
  • Torm offered $200m rescue package
    But debt mountain could scupper the deal
  • Paribus raises $6.7m for KG opportunity fund
    Supplying capital to struggling businesses can be done on very favourable terms, but demands strong nerves
  • Deeble becomes first female president of UK Chamber of Shipping
    P&O chief calls for more stability in shipping
  • IG clubs to exclude IIR clause
    Inclusion leaves shipowners liable
  • SISI sees Chinese shipping industry bottoming out in first quarter
    Margins will increase on recovering box shipping markets, says Shanghai institute
  • CSD secures intra-company loan
    China's banks reluctant to lend to shipping
  • Europe opens window of opportunity for IMO to develop CO2 measures
    European market-based measure will take five years to come into force, giving IMO time to find international solution
  • Singamas profits up 49%
    Box supplier improves sales this year
  • Aberdeen completes $30m upgrade
    Scottish port targets larger, heavier cargoes
  • New order
    Damco tackles changing purchase patterns
  • Damco launches 'GPS-style' supply chain tool
    Dynamic flow control aims to cut manual processes
  • Finnlines posts 8% increase in annual revenue
    Ferry operator buys China-built tonnage
  • Nice cash if you can get it
    CSD struggles to secure cheap bank loans
  • Vietnam's Vinashin case goes to court
    Ex-chairman accused of defrauding and bankrupting the company
  • Alliances penalise the most efficient members, study shows
    Some alliance partners will see the average reliability of the product reduced compared to their own operational performance
  • Rivals cash in after Maersk cancels eastbound bookings
    MSC and CMA CGM announce surcharges as Europe-Asia box space tightens
  • Boxship ordering collapses
    Moribund start to the year reflects a crash in freight rates that is only just being reversed
  • NOL launches perpetual bond
    Singapore dollar-denominated offering planned

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Jaccar to expand into bulk, gas sectors
    JACCAR, the Jacques de Chateauvieux-led investment company, said today it hopes to mimic its offshore success in the gas and drybulk sectors
  • Ningbo Marine falls to $1M 2011 loss
    SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine unveiled net operating losses today of 5.5M yuan ($1M) for 2011, compared with a profit of 43.7M yuan ($7M) a year earlier
  • JV's $1.33Bn purchase of Maersk LNG is completed
    TEEKAY LNG and Marubeni have completed their $1.33Bn bid to acquire Maersk LNG A/S, with its eight LNG carriers
  • Channel ferry JV set up
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS said today it has taken an 82% majority in a company set up with partner LDA, which will take over their Channel ferry activities
  • Chinese breakers buck trend
    CHINESE breakers are again bucking the soft trend in recycling, raising prices even as rival South Asians refused to budge
  • GenMar seals creditor deal
    BANKRUPT General Maritime and its unsecured creditors committee have finally reached an agreement that paves the way for restructuring
  • Two China Shipping units close deal
    CHINA Shipping Development said today the shipbuilder plans to borrow 2Bn yuan ($300M) from CS Finance
  • COSCO Pacific's revenues jump 34%
    COSCO's terminal division COSCO Pacific today said its net profits in 2011 were $398M, up from $366M the year before
  • NewLead bulker targeted
    A UNIT of trading giant Vitol has attached a bulker managed owned by NASDAQ-listed NewLead
  • Zodiac buys Sanko ships
    ZODIAC Maritime Agencies is said to have bought two modern Panamax bulkers from troubled Japanese owner Sanko Steamship
  • Capesize newbuildings sold
    A KOREA Line newbuilding Capesize bulker is one of two such ships said to have been resold last week
  • MR tanker sales reflect sector confidence
    BUYERS are continuing to commit to medium-range products tankers, reflecting confidence in the sector
  • VINASHIN trial begins
    MANAGERS of shipbuilding giant VINASHIN went on trial today in Vietnam's northern port city Haiphong, IHS Global Insight reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Illios Shipping Fined for Illegal Waste Dumping
    The Department of Justice ordered Illios Shipping to pay $2 million in criminal fines after the Greek carrier admitted to...
  • Shipper Group Enters Trucker Hours-of-Service Battle
    Shipper association NASSTRAC joined the legal battle over truck driver hours-of-service rules, challenging a lawsuit seeking shorter daily hours for...
  • TIA's Voltmann Details Legislative Affecting Freight Brokers, 2012 Economic Outlook (Video)
    Robert Voltmann, CEO and president of Transportation Intermediaries Association, details legislative action relating to freight brokers and what his members...
  • Truck Tonnage Index Rises 5.5 Percent
    A key indicator of trucking activity rose 0.5 percent in February from January, signaling truck freight volumes are rising after...
  • Rickmers and TOTE Join World Shipping Council
    Rickmers-Linie and TOTE have joined the World Shipping Council as the newest members of the Washington-based maritime association. With...
  • UASC to Hike Europe-Asia Cargo Rates
    United Arab Shipping Company will apply a general rate increase on eastbound cargo from North Europe to Asia and the...
  • Fedex Trade Networks Expands in US
    FedEx Trade Networks is expanding its U.S. freight forwarding operations, opening offices in Phoenix, St. Louis, Mo., and Milwaukee, Wis....
  • Trailer, Truck Orders Create Backlogs
    Truck trailer makers are struggling to keep up with demand, as strong orders create production backlogs, according to vehicle market...
  • Horizon Expects $6.4 Million Fourth Quarter Loss
    Horizon Lines said Tuesday it expects to report a fourth quarter loss of $6.4 million from continuing operations basis on...
  • DP World Repays $3 Billion Loan Early
    Global ports operator DP World is tapping its cash resources to repay a $3 billion revolving credit facility six months...
  • Yokohama Container Volume Slides 6.2 Percent
    International trade through Japan's Port of Yokohama declined 6.2 percent in 2011 from 2010 to 2.8 million 20-foot equivalent units,...
  • Hanjin Takes Delivery of First 13,000-TEU Ships
    Hanjin Shipping took delivery of the first two of a series of nine 13,100-TEU capacity container ships that it started...
  • Operating Profit, Traffic Soar at Russia's Global Ports
    Russia's Global Ports booked net income of $146.9 million in 2011, up 23 percent on the previous year, as its...
  • Obama Team Pushing Export Promotion Initiatives
    Encouraging small and midsize companies to enter the export arena will put the U.S. on the fast track to sustaining...
  • Supreme Court Seeks Solicitor General's Opinion in Clean-Trucks Case
    A challenge to the Port of Los Angeles concession requirements for motor carriers moved a step closer to the U.S....
  • MSC Imposes Equipment Surcharge in Europe-Asia Trade
    Mediterranean Shipping Co is imposing an "equipment imbalance" surcharge and "no-show" penalties on the North Europe-Asia route after rival Maersk...
  • Diesel Prices Hit 33-Month High
    Diesel prices across the U.S. hit a 33-month high in the week ending March 26, climbing half a cent as...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Are carriers playing mind games?
    You have just returned from the Far East after a highly successful but exhausting sales trip. Your newly-launched upgraded widgets are in high demand. Your e-mail ...
  • CMA CGM forges new deal with MSC and CSAV in Europe/ECSA trade
    Further signs of the close co-operation evolving between MSC and CMA CGM and CSAV can be seen from the latest deal just announced in the trade linking northern ...
  • Canadian National expands coverage of US/Canada
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) railway is aiming to expand its coverage of the US and Canada for international cargo movement this year and to this end ...
  • USTDA to advise on Casablanca's security plans
    The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded more than USD570,000 to Marsa Maroc, a leading terminal operator and stevedore that is active in Morocco's ...
  • Auckland 'wharfies' win pre-lock-out pay
    The Ports of Auckland [PoA] has made a 'good faith' pledge to honour the pay of 300 Maritime New Zealand Union [MNZU] port workers who have been prevented from ...
  • DP World to retire USD3 billion of debt early
    DP World is to use its cash reserves to retire an outstanding USD3 billion loan under an existing revolving credit facility that matures in October 2012. The repayments ...
  • Hanjin takes delivery of first 13,000TEU vessels
  • Eimskip meet expectations
    Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted an after tax profit of EUR13.1 (USD17.5) million profit for 2011 compared to a EUR12.2 (USD16.3) million ...
  • Iranian bulker pirated 3000km from Somalia
    A 63,400 dwt Iranian-owned bulk carrier and its 23 crew was seized off the Maldives by suspected Somalia-based pirates yesterday, more than 3,000km from the shores ...
  • DP World offers 3G communications
    DP World has introduced a 3G internet service for container liner operators calling at its flagship Jebel Ali port complex in the UAE.It means that ocean carriers ...
  • EU extends anti-piracy naval force fight to the beaches
    The European Union has confirmed an extension of the EU NAVFOR counter-piracy mission [Operation ATLANATA] off the Horn of Africa until ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • SDRL backs NAD campaign
    John Fredriksen-led offshore contractor steps in as underwriter for North Atlantic Drilling in $300m pledge drive.
  • FOW wins wind work
    German utility turns to Fred Olsen Windcarrier for offshore installation vessel as delivery approaches.
  • Carnival storms Japan
    Costa Concordia backlash fails to derail Tokyo expansion drive as US cruise giant races to cash in on burgeoning market.
  • CMA CGM ditches Germans
    French line teams with MSC, CSAV to South America, replacing pact with Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud.
  • Horizon Lines to slash debt
    Cash-strapped US containership owner agrees deal with bondholders to convert notes into stock.
  • Marshals seize NEWL bulker
    US judge signs off on arrest warrant after Mansel cries foul over contentious product tanker charter contracts.
  • DFDS and LDA form new JV
    Ferry owners deepen ties with new company covering cross Channel and North African services.
  • Timebomb ticks for US fleet
    S&P says replacing more than 1,000 elderly domestic ships is not going to be easy.
  • Sanko sell-off goes on
    Struggling Japanese owner offloads another two vessels to raise money, this time modern panamax bulkers.
  • Cido ship dodges pirates
    An armed security team fights off an attack on a tanker off Tanzania, sources say.
  • Torm lines up investors
    Danish tanker owner's salvation may be at hand as two groups ready to plough in up to $200m.
  • RBS halts Iran charter pay
    Eurotankers of Greece going to court after bank blocks Great Eastern's cash for aframax crude lifting in Iran.
  • Yard workers in chains
    Twelve former Cantieri Navale di Trapani men lock themselves to gates in Italy over sackings.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • More than dock-side bluster
  • When bad things happen to good cargo
  • Open to question?
  • Backyard brawling
  • Idle times
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon
  • The fork in the road - Part 1
  • Sold on sustainability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2012
  • Outreach events ahead of SMW 2012
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to increase awareness about the maritime industry among the general public.
  • Grindrod and Vitol confirm deal for 50% stake in Cockett
    'Vitol is the ideal partner to support Cockett's global growth strategy', says Cockett's Beeson.
  • Lube suppliers form alliance
    Chevron Marine Lubricants signs cooperation agreements with Gazpromneft subsidiary.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices generally stable
    Some suppliers fully booked until end of the month in Rotterdam.
  • High bunker prices 'draining' ship operators of cash
    International banking group says shipping is facing a 'financing gap'.
  • Prices firm slightly in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt supplies in Fujairah.
  • Torm in talks with two potential investor groups
    Negotiating $100-200 million in equity and cash that could 'eliminate' risk of 'in-court solution' for troubled operator.
  • Fuel prices 'killing everybody' in current market
    Saving fuel has moved from being a 'marketing tool' to a necessity, says Tom Boardley, Marine Director at LR.
  • 'Confusion' over Russia's fuel oil tax policy
    'No unity in the government about the efficiency of the current system,' say sources.
  • Bunker prices largely up in Asian markets
    Weak demand in Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ship operators warned against evading ECA compliance
    'Don't try to flog the log,' John Aitken tells conference.
  • Low speed engine passes factory tests for market introduction
    Parameters for fuel consumption, exhaust gas emissions and other readings 'well within accepted limits', says Wartsila.
  • Supplier's exit 'to impact' Japanese bunker market
    Itochu Enex's exit will remove about 36,600 mt of bunkers from the local spot market, players say.
  • Value of Sri Lanka petroleum exports up 106%
    Mainly due to increased exports from the bunkering sector.
  • India to 'ensure' EEDI and SEEMP compliance
    Initiates necessary steps for survey/inspection of Indian ships.
  • US firm to reintroduce marine gas turbine engines
    Due to narrowing price differential between MGO and HFO material since mid-2000.
  • UK shipping firm orders more fuel efficient newbuilds
    Lomar places order for up to six 2,200 TEU containerships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in China.

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