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June 28, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Brazilian customs strike stands to paralyse air and sea freight for weeks
  • US District Court passes Portland inter-union dispute to ex-governor
  • Feeders rush in to scoop fresh cargo as Myanmar gets off the bad-boy list
  • MSC's 11,660-TEU Sola biggest ship to call at South Africa, Mauritius
  • Zim prints new bills of lading on banknote paper to enhance security
  • Shanxi spends US$24.1 billion on highway infrastructure January-May
  • Sino-Russian rail alliance would have enormous impact: RZD president
  • Chongqing city road lengths have increased more than fivefold since 1997
  • US agricultural exports need container future derivatives: say brokers
  • FedEx and UPS apply to Beijing for licences to penetrate mainland market
  • Korean Register and Russian Register sign service sharing agreement
  • Hong Kong Government provides grants, licences to green transport vehicles
  • SIA Cargo, China Cargo Airlines start Singapore-Shanghai freight link
  • Heathrow cargo handlers end strike threat after accepting Swissport offer
  • Cebu Pacific Cargo tops domestic freight league tables in first quarter
  • United Airlines and Avianca codeshare on flights to cities in Colombia

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • DB SCHENKER entrusted Nikon's finished goods warehousing solutions in India
  • Do not work for substandard companies, seafarers urged
  • ICS calls for resumption of OECD shipbuilding talks
  • Need for alleviating concerns stressed
  • Oman Container Lines launching IEX common feeder service between Nhava Sheva & Salalah
  • South Korea to augment Asian anti-piracy efforts
  • Five more import items exempted from duty at Nathu La
  • Govt may levy 21 pc duty on imported power gear
  • Stir at APM Terminals Mumbai postponed
  • FMC asks bourses to declare stocks in warehouses
  • No waiting at highway toll plazas by 2014
  • Railways freight earnings up 25 pc
  • Dependence on foreign coal set to rise: Citigroup
  • Govt jacks up textile products export target to $ 41 bn
  • Govt mulling sugar quota reduction for mills
  • Import of sensitive items up 42.8 pc
  • Indo-Asean FTA seen having more potential for bilateral trade
  • INR weakens on persistent dollar demand
  • New trade policy to bolster coir exports: Coir Board

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • New Congolese airline starts operations
    FlyCongo, a new airline based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, began services to Johannesburg today, with a twice weekly Boeing B767-200ER Kinshasa-Lubumbashi-Johannesburg ...
  • Transaero to serve Paris
    The Russian carrier Transaero is set to launch a daily service to Paris Orly on 27 July. Two out of seven weekly services will operate from Moscow Domodedovo, while the remaining f...
  • Elvis launches first system network for part loads in Germany
    The German entity Elvis Teilladungssystem has opened its first part-load hub in Knüllwald (Germany). The investment volume amounts to EUR 6 million. 63 freight forwarders will exch...
  • Stadler braves the euro crisis
    The last year has been largely dominated by the falling euro and the EU debt crisis for the Swiss company Stadler Rail, based in Bussnang (Switzerland). Thanks to high levels of or...
  • Russian Railways transported more freight
    Russian Railways exceeded its May freight loading plan by 0.9%, primarily due to lower-revenue freight such as coal, construction materials, industrial raw materials and moulded ma...
  • Hugo Trumpy new Sea Sands Shipping agency
    The Italian shipping agent Hugo Trumpy, which is headquartered in Genoa, now represents the Dubai-based Emirati NVOCC Sea Sands Shipping exclusively in Italy, Belgium and the Nethe...
  • German railway wagon body elects new chairman
    The members' assembly of the German private railway wagon industry association (Vereinigung der Privatgüterwagen-Interessenten VPI, which has more than 140 members) unanimously el...
  • Air New Zealand names next CEO
    Air New Zealand has appointed Christopher Luxon as its next CEO. Chairman John Palmer said that Luxon will take over from CEO Rob Fyfe in December. Luxon is presently group general...
  • New road safety database for Latin America and the Caribbean
    The International Transport Forum at the OECD, the World Bank, the interior ministries of Spain and Argentina, and the Mexican health ministry unveiled an effective road initiative...
  • Boeing delivers another C-17 to UAE
    Boeing delivered the sixth C-17 Globemaster III to the Air Force and Air Defence of the United Arab Emirates earlier this month at the company's Long Beach assembly facility. The d...
  • Rieck Logistik group improved sales figure in 2011
    The Rieck Logistik group, which is based in Grossbeeren near Berlin, was again able to increase its sales last year, reporting a figure of just under EUR 150 million in 2011, compa...
  • Océ Belgium signs contract with Yusen Logistics Benelux
    Yusen Logistics Benelux has been awarded a contract by Océ to provide final mile transportation, warehousing and dust-off activities for copying-machines and large format printers ...
  • Van der Vlist Transport Group receives AEO certification
    The Van der Vlist Transport Group has announced that it has been approved as an authorised economic operator (AEO), with the official certification by the Dutch customs authorities...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • ABB Turbocharging helps boost fuel efficiency on smaller...
  • United Seamen's service names 2012 AOTOS Award honorees
  • Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger to keynote Global Greenship
  • Saab rolls out fifth generation AIS producs
  • Drydocks World South East Asia in JV with Pacific Carriers
  • Management changes at Austal USA as Rella resignation fuels...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • Washington pilotage board sets examination for qualified applicants
  • Everett port board reworks plans for Marina District development
  • Port of Bellingham schedules 'Coffee with a Commissioner' events
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Brazilian customs officers labor slowdown
  • Hamburg Sud marks christening of final 'Santa' series container ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • Put profit over volume, Maersk tells trade managers
    World number one container line strives to deliver better returns for the group
  • Rebuilding balance sheets a priority for all container lines
    Industry cannot afford a third price collapse, say experts
  • ABN Amro returns to New York
    Key appointment gives Dutch bank renewed US ship lending presence
  • DHT reverse stock split proposal flops
    Tanker company remains at risk of being delisted from New York Stock Exchange in dismal market for tanker equities
  • China offers solid LNG prospects
    Domestic shale gas reserves unlikely to erode mid-term seaborne imports
  • Posidonia defeats the gloom mongers
    Fewer newbuilding contracts signed, but the Posidonia parties and exhibition were as big as ever
  • Stolt-Nielsen takes steps to consolidate large LPG market
    Third partner is allowed to enter joint venture
  • Taiwan dry bulk firm lands panamax bargain
    Sincere Navigation orders two newbuildings in Shanghai
  • Box lines set sights on July 1 increase
    Carriers seek to raise Asia-Europe rates after June wobble
  • Boxship charter activity muted as summer lull sets in
    Sentiment is still better for larger vessels rather than smaller ones
  • Brussels investigates funding for Marseille-Corsica ferries
    Competition probe targets SNCM and CMN
  • Owners increase lay-ups of small boxships
    But idle capacity falls as larger ships return to service
  • Carrier reluctance and 'education' remain obstacles for box swaps
    But industry's desire to learn more about the concept is increasing, CFDA conference is told
  • Pirate attacks fall but seafarer deaths triple
    Dubai conference pushes public-private co-operation
  • Eurotunnel poised to receive ex-SeaFrance ferries
    First ro-pax could enter service on Dover-Calais route by mid-August
  • Hyundai Glovis to order three car carriers
    Korea logistics firm will add newbuildings to its fleet
  • Navios plans $88m bond placement
    Five-year notes to be secured by mortgages on 17 bulk carriers
  • Industry shocked by Commerzbank move
    Ship finance withdrawal comes weeks after bank pledged to continue to lend
  • Commerzbank to exit ship financing
    UPDATED: Second largest German lender changes mind on shipping
  • Commerzbank bows out
    German exit nudges the industry towards Asian ship finance
  • Targeting Tehran
    A sensible approach to sanctions is in everyone's best interests
  • Nanjing Tanker borrows $63m to repay debts
    Two of its vessels pledged as security for the loan
  • Component firms inject funds into P+S
    New optimism as troubled yard pledges autumn delivery for Scandlines ferries
  • CNOOC forges ahead with LNG carriers
    China's largest offshore oil and gas producer buys stakes in five Chinese-made LNG carriers
  • Claimants line up against Rena losses
    Business owners' joint lawsuit could be New Zealand's biggest environmental claim
  • LNG industry calls for new pricing structure
    'Growing appetite' developing for prices not linked to oil, Informa LNG Global Congress is told
  • Commerzbank weaknesses identified earlier
    Nomura analyst pointed to problems back in March
  • Iran plans to start LNG exports next year
    International sanctions against Islamic Republic's oil industry make a move into gas controversial
  • Korean Registry of Shipping urged to halt Iran certification
    US lobby warns register not to fill class society 'vacuum'
  • Design flaws partly responsible for Costa Concordia casualties, claims lawsuit
    Lawyer calls cruiseships "floating coffins"

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • DHT delist risk intensifies
    NYSE-listed tanker owner DHT fell short in yesterday's vote on a reverse stock split and was forced to adjourn its annual general meeting until 5 July
  • US warns shipowners on ECA compliance
    FUEL COST will not be considered by US authorities in determining whether vessel operators are attempting to comply with new cleaner-burning fuel oil standards that go into force in North America on 1 August
  • Lobbying campaign targets KRS
    THE Korean Register of Shipping is the latest class society to be publicly pressured by New York-based United Against Nuclear Iran
  • EC investigates Corsica ferry subsidies
    The European Commission today announced that it was opening an investigation into subsidies received by French operators SNCM and CMN for operating the public service ferry concession between the French mainland and Corsica
  • Beijing believes in global recovery
    FOREIGN trade can reach Beijing's growth target of 10% this year, despite global problems, according to a spokesperson at China's Ministry of Commerce
  • Shipping confidence levels improve
    CONFIDENCE levels in the shipping industry have reached their highest levels since 2011, according to the latest survey from accountants Moore Stephens, published today
  • Rain in China disrupts coal demand
    HEAVY rains in south China continue to be a boon to the country's power generation
  • ICS opposes new Mozambique route
    THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that a proposal to create a new 1,000 mile-long recommended route for ships using the Mozambique Channel will increase the risk of collision there

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • US Global Trade Forecast to Grow 4.7 Percent
    U.S.-based companies' imports and exports will rise 4.7 percent annually during the next 15 years, led by exports to feed...
  • Three to Receive AOTOS Awards in October
    The United Seamen's Service will present the 2012 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards to Niels M. Johnsen of International...
  • ATA to Hold Natural Gas Summit
    The American Trucking Associations will hold its first-ever conference in late November on the opportunities burgeoning natural gas production could...
  • City's Bankruptcy Won't Affect Port of Stockton
    Stockton is poised to become the largest U.S. city ever to declare bankruptcy, but the city's legal filing will have...
  • Congress on Brink of Transport Bill Compromise
    Congress appears to be on track to reach an agreement by late Wednesday over the long-delayed surface transportation bill that...
  • Global Slowdown Threatens U.S. Export Gains, ITA Chief Says
    A key U.S. trade official lashed out at the declining state of U.S. transportation infrastructure Wednesday, saying "we can and...
  • Air Cargo Industry Faces Overcapacity Threat
    There is growing evidence the air cargo industry is heading for a state of overcapacity that threatens to ground more...
  • Yildirim Holding President Discusses Plan to Invest Further in CMA CGM (Video)
    Robert Yildirim, co-owner with his brother of the private Turkish investment group, talks about why he believes their investment in...
  • Stowaways Suspected in Container at Port Newark
    Federal and local authorities are investigating apparent stowaways inside a shipping container on the CMA CGM chartered container ship Ville...
  • APL, "K" Line, OOCL Share Top Spot in AgTC Survey
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said APL, "K" Line and OOCL shared the top ranking in the organization's seventh annual carrier...
  • Customs Strikes Disrupt Brazil Imports
    Strikes by Brazilian customs officers are disrupting ports and slowing clearance of imports, maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services reports....
  • Shipping Industry Confidence Rises for Fourth Quarter in a Row
    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry, including the container ship market, increased in the three months ended May 2012,...
  • Kerry Opens Expanded Logistics Facility in Thailand
    Kerry Logistics has opened its newly expanded automotive logistics facility at Laem Chabang, Thailand. The facility is located in...
  • Hong Kong International Airport Posts Record Financials
    Hong Kong International Airport saw profits and revenue both reach record highs in the year ended March 31 despite bearish...
  • K+N Australia to Manage Logistics for Corning Cable
    Kuehne + Nagel Australia has signed a logistics contract with a leading provider of fiber optic and copper product solutions...
  • Nehru Port Strike Postponed
    Labor federations representing dockworkers at the APM Terminals Mumbai in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) have postponed an...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • APM T will keep its existing Rotterdam terminal
    APM Terminals is to keep its existing Massvlakte terminal when its new automated 2.8 million TEU capacity facility opens in late 2014.Frank Tazelaar, managing director ...
  • Drewry promotes Index Linked contracts
    Drewry Shipping Consultants and World Container Index recommend that those shippers not already using index linked ocean freight agreements to stabilise prices ...
  • HS to take delivery of final Santa-class vessel
    Hamburg Sud will shortly take delivery of its tenth and last Santa-class vessel of 7,100TEU. The ship is also the final unit in a series of 30 vessels that have ...
  • Industry embraces coalition push for container weighing
    Reaction to the news that a coalition of government, industry and labour unions have teamed up to present a proposal that all containers be weighed before they ...
  • Scottish whisky shippers turn to rail
    DB Schenker Rail has started a new rail service between Mossend (Scotland) and Wroclaw (Poland). Thousands of bottles of whisky now move in intermodal containers ...
  • Nestle to invest in new Dubai facility
    Nestle Middle East is to invest an estimated AED500 million in a new manufacturing and distribution base in Dubai and has signed a partnership arrangement with ...
  • UAE conference on piracy opens
    The human and economic cost of maritime piracy and finding more effective regional responses in dealing with it are the main topics being discussed at the second ...
  • US and South Africa sign new TIFA
    The South African and US Governments have signed a new trade and investment framework agreement (TIFA) that they hope will stimulate imports and exports while enhancing ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • Saudis eye tanker merger
    NSCSA's $1.3bn deal to buy Vela would rank it fourth in the world with 32 VLCCs.
  • Navios powers note press
    Angeliki Frangou at the helm as US-quoted bulker owner prices $88m debt deal.
  • ABN enlists Terlouw
    Maarten Terlouw leaves RBS to head up Dutch banking giant's energy & transport unit.
  • Torm ticker intact
    Nasdaq gives Jacob Meldgaard-led issuer more time to cure share price deficiency.
  • Seven banks grab shares
    Eagle Bulk's debt workout results in lenders sharing stock worth nearly $9m.
  • Navios eyes notes
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner sets its sights on near $90m haul from paper issue.
  • Atlantic adds to tally
    Norwegian owner inks four-year rescue services deal with French oil major Total.
  • Geden cape aground
    Lightering plan drawn up as Malta begins probe into grounding of Turkish bulker.
  • Commerzbank quits
    German lender to wind up ship finance arm, citing uncertain market situation.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • Military Sealift Command adds seafarer jobs
    The outlook for most of the deep water U.S. Merchant Marine may not be rosy, but John Thackrah, executive director of the Military Sealift Command, said his organization is ",growing.",
  • Customs strike could slam Brazil ports
    "Industrial action of varying lengths and degrees has already affected normal port operations in the majority of Brazil's major ports including Santos, Paranagua, Salvador, Manaus, Santarem, Santana and Itacoatiara,", Inchcape said in the notice.
  • Washington Notebook: Commerce readies supply chain advisory group
  • Williamson appointed ITC chairman
  • Richmond port using Navis
  • DLA focuses more on fully loaded containers
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • APL lets go 3 North America veterans
    The three executives are George Hearn, Ted Fordney, and Earl Agron. Hearn was most recently vice president of APL's eastern U.S. region, while Fordney was vice president of the U.S. central region. Agron was vice president of security and environment.
  • MSC says some Europe-Asia service ships fully booked
  • Maersk Line Ltd. looks to acquire 3PSC
    Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), the U.S.-flag shipping arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, said it has entered into a letter of intent with the owners of Cape Canaveral, Fla.-based 3PSC to buy the company.
  • Survey shows shipping executives more optimistic
  • Germany's Commerzbank exits ship financing
  • Southwest makes Milwaukee service change
  • 2012 AOTOS recipients named

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 27, 2012
  • Prices still showing little movement in Middle East hub
    Suez prices soften.
  • Prices firming in European bunker markets
    Rotterdam: Some players fully booked until Monday.
  • Confidence 'growing' among industry players
    'The ultimate squeeze comes from the cost of bunkers,' says survey respondent
  • Lubmarine expands its network
    Lube supplier opens supply hub in Denmark.
  • Oil products terminal for UK south coast
    'Coryton site is of exceptional value as an import terminal because of its location,' says UK minister.
  • IFO prices largely stable at key Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports in Asia on Wednesday.
  • EC clears Grindrod and Vitol bunker trading joint venture
    Clearance of business joint venture granted on Tuesday, says Europa.
  • Bank 'withdraws support' from Malaysian oil hub project
    Muhibbah Engineering 'currently evaluating various courses of action and solutions', says firm.
  • BP to expand bunkering operations to Chinese ports
    BP to start bunkering at Ningbo, Zhoushan, Shanghai, Lianyungang, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Yantian and Tianjin.
  • Baltic Oil Terminals sees profits almost double
    Firm records profit of $7.3 million for 2011- a 96% rise on 2010 results.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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