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August 29, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10
  • MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge
  • Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen
  • Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers
  • Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots
  • US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac
  • Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo
  • China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion
  • New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes
  • DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan
  • ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June
  • Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads
  • Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc
  • Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook
  • Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme
  • Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT
  • IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members
  • Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports
  • 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra
  • Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister
  • H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards
  • Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest
  • Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off
  • Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case
  • Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham
  • INR erases early losses but still remains weak

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • New intermodal terminal in Marseille
    A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro...
  • 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga
    On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati...
  • APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers
    For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C...
  • Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi...
  • Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers
    The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts...
  • PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration
    Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ...
  • Port of Marseille with new business development manager
    The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ...
  • Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific
    The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee...
  • China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka
    China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74...
  • APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration
    The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets....
  • Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach
    The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships
  • CSV is designed for maximum operational availability
  • Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first...
  • Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits
  • Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions
  • Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence
    Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft
  • Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's
    XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market
  • Look to the skies for a solution
    Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity
  • Private deals dominate aframax spot market
    Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners
  • Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days
    Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks
  • Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls
    More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand
  • Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties
    Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states
  • Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration
    Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator
  • Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit
    Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand
  • Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses
    Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven
  • Symbiosis in shipping
    Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic
  • Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas
    Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit
  • CSBC net profit falls 72%
    Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder
  • German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes
    Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady
  • Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating
    New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF
  • MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed
    Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board
  • No way back
    Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review
  • End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals
    Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish
  • Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers
    New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage
  • SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry
    New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology
  • Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs
    Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal
  • P&I club board membership depends on more than just size
    Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage
  • Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules
    Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days
  • Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits
    Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results
  • Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig
    Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait
  • Order famine grips Chinese yards
    January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third
  • Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties
    Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Breaking prices pushed up
    SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end
  • Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil
    SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs
  • Ningbo's losses rise 461%
    NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461%
  • CSSC elbows in on logistics
    CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai
  • Strike snarls JNPT
    STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
  • Order fall knocks BV profits
    BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half
  • Precious gains $7M discount
    PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M
  • 2 on/2 off rota is - off
    P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships
  • Luka Koper's profits soar
    SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year
  • Spill reduced in Lanka
    SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour
  • Profits fall 63% at Singamas
    HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63%
  • Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa
    GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines
  • 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling
    UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week
  • Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning
    LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws
  • Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year
    SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June
    Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6...
  • Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction
    The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would...
  • Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast)
    In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime...
  • Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific
    The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's...
  • Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export
    Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,...
  • Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree
    Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from...
  • Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify
    Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the...
  • Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options'
    Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut...
  • Zim Cuts Net Loss
    Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted...
  • Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus
    China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in...
  • Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service
    Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast...
  • Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says
    Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve'
    APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ...
  • CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12
    The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ...
  • Grindrod takes control of OACL
    Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ...
  • Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates
    Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ...
  • Zim Line better but still in the red
    As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ...
  • China in new efforts to boost economy
    Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ...
  • MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable
    A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ...
  • CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen
    The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Excel deficit deepens
    Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues.
  • Silver lining in the smoke
    Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF.
  • When opportunity knocks...
    When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go.
  • 'Believe in America'
    Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama.
  • NYK the lone offender
    An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July.
  • SFI holds steady
    Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues.
  • NAT active in tanker hunt
    Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says.
  • Aussies get Apache scalp
    Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy.
  • Varun starts strongly
    India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut.
  • Tanker fire kills one
    A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia.
  • DMG sweet on Nam Cheong
    DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating.
  • Restis tanker hijacked
    Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa.
  • Precious seals resale deal
    Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November.
  • Solstad stronger in second
    Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers.
  • Master fined over dumping
    A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti.
  • Erria getting stronger
    Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet.
  • Awilco takes Golar route
    Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings.
  • BC back in black
    Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge.
  • Bulker boost for YZJ
    China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal.
  • Zim kills cash burn
    Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash.
  • Emerald was hijacked
    A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed.
  • Eagle stacks shelf high
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue.
  • Awilco LNG in the red
    Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation.
  • Dragnis buys boxship
    Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m.
  • Havyard seals PSV deal
    Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design.
  • Isaac closes the LOOP
    Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Pair killed on Stena rig
    Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations
    The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011.
  • IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion
    IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race.
  • RBS automates some trade documents
  • FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement
    The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns.
  • German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops
  • Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm
  • Spot truckload rates soften
    "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey.
  • OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates
  • Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office
  • ProSight launches 3PL insurance
  • CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop
  • Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans
    With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel
    Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel.
  • Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge
    The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering.
  • Fujairah market softens
    South African market mainly firm.
  • Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections
    Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority.
  • Bunker prices fall across the Europe
    Good demand in Hamburg.
  • Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO
    DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit.
  • WFS in new ship arrest proceedings
    Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company.
  • Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales
    Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers.
  • Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports
    South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven.
  • Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel
    Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination.
  • Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines
    Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine.
  • Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit
    Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs.
  • Grindrod buys out South African liner
    Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm.
  • Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash
    Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June.
  • Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries
    Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say.
  • Titan announces management changes
    Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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