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August 28, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October
  • Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc
  • Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre
  • Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year
  • AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds
  • Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter
  • ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki
  • Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years
  • ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union
  • EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study
  • Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects
  • Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments
  • EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports
  • FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities
  • Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions
  • Asia-Europe rates touch new low
  • CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg
  • Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24
  • Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity
  • Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013
  • NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai
  • New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources
  • SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports
  • L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port
  • Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud
  • GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC
  • Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda
  • Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports
  • INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar
  • Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f...
  • Alltruck in UK expands fleet
    Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str...
  • BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015
    The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo...
  • Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight
    Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe...
  • HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging
    The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will...
  • Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France
    Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ...
  • Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally
    Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ...
  • Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht
    The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal...
  • Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland
    This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen...
  • Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe
    Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic...
  • DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight
    Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi...
  • Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England
    Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par...
  • Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub
    The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's...
  • Qantas Freight profit down
    The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class
  • Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel
  • Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac
  • Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships
  • Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar
  • Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility
  • Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships?
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line
  • Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects
  • EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV
  • American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi
  • MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties
  • CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes
  • CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims
  • National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks
  • Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival
    Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon
  • Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG
    Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas'
  • Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain
    Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker
  • North Europe port statistics show decline since May
    Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer
  • Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake
    Move leaves purchaser in full control
  • Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery
    Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted
  • Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking
    VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall
  • Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half
    Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income
  • P+S must find solution by Friday
    Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency
  • Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker
    Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread
  • Boxing by numbers
    Container lines live in interesting times
  • More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach
    Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough
  • CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year
    Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October
  • Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder
    Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal
  • MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink
    Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes
  • MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit
    Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel
  • Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade
    More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand
  • Jason Shipping struggles on
    Sale of assets and debt management ongoing
  • Maersk considers next step for daily service
    Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms
  • Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades
    Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse
  • CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half
    Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles
    The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and...
  • US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents
    The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,...
  • Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference
    Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor...
  • Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane
    Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service...
  • Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks
    The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage...
  • Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen
    Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ...
  • Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting
    Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ...
  • DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India
    DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume
    Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the...
  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says
    Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo...
  • Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million
    Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies...
  • Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute
    The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal...
  • Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines
    Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which...
  • Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals
    A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships
    Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ...
  • CKYH pull Asia - Europe service
    The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ...
  • Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat
    Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ...
  • Gulftainer breaks more records
    Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ...
  • DP World: No comment on Aden
    DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ...
  • USEC shippers prepare for the worst
    Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss plots Arctic push
    Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon.
  • Olympic lands extension
    Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels.
  • Distressed for success
    A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday.
  • US Gulf prepares for Isaac
    A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose.
  • Bunge bags dry duo
    Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co.
  • Evergreen takes two
    Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m.
  • Flaminia pollution free
    The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship.
  • Boxes bite Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble.
  • Amuay impact assessed
    A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments.
  • One-off joy for Jason
    Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear.
  • Maersk sells OACL
    South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot.
  • Double drop for Mipo
    Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks.
  • Precious gets a price cut
    Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time.
  • 'Substantial' deal for SOFF
    Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia.
  • Seadrill pays more
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance.
  • SHI back on bond bus
    Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year.
  • Subsea set for boost
    Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts.
  • Benalec exits shipping
    Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers.
  • Ezra to spin-off Triyards
    Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange.
  • Amuay still ablaze
    Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • ILA cites support from other unions
    The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers.
  • Barloworld plans Mideast growth
  • MSC raises Asia-Canada rates
  • DHL starts 2 new India LCL services
  • Isaac forces port closures in Florida
    The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended.
  • CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October
  • $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project
    The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million.
  • Trimble to buy logistics software maker
    Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower.
  • McLane to resell AYATA's analytics
  • CaroTrans makes appointments
  • Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal
    'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.'
  • Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control
    Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak.
  • High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier
    Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday.
  • Mixed price movements in Rotterdam
    Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs.
  • Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm
    Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports.
  • Samples show wide variations in sulphur content
    Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report.
  • Bunker sector could boost India's economy
    Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'.
  • China fuel oil imports down 3% in July
    Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources.
  • Bunker prices up in Asian hubs
    Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure'
    Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners.
  • Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification
    ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV.
  • Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial
    Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC.
  • SouthernPec eyes Titan
    Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan.
  • WFS to issue quarterly dividend
    Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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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
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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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