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April 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL posts annual net loss of US$316 million as revenues decline 7pc
  • Beijing expects China's mid-year freight growth slowdown to continue
  • Hong Kong exports off 6.8pc while imports decline 4.7pc in March
  • Antwerp quarterly box volume up 0.7pc, but overall cargo shrinks 2.2pc
  • Marshall Islands fleet growth up 20pc, spurt led by Japanese owners
  • Hebei port volume up 6.3pc to 185 million tonnes in first quarter
  • Shandong Zibo Bonded Logistics Centre's trade value hit US$1.4 million
  • Norfolk Southern Q1 profit up 26pc to US$410 million on 6pc sales hike
  • Georgia governor earmarks US$46.7 million for Savannah River dredging
  • Thailand set to build Pak Bara port, can't wait for Burma's Dawei decision
  • India aims to build more hub ports as population makes its economic ascent
  • Wartsilla Hamworthy to install sulphur fuel scrubber to ensure compliance
  • United Continental posts quarterly US$448 million loss, but sales up 4.9pc
  • Nigerian aviation minister wins moral support to re-launch flag carrier
  • Vizag air cargo services opens export market to Europe, Africa and US
  • Delhi mulls public private partnerships despite airport union protests

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ASF expresses concern at piracy threat to seafarers
  • Drewry & CargoSmart to introduce improved container KPIs
  • Rickmers-Linie calls Myanmar
  • Black tea exports to China jump 10-fold since FY09
  • Ceramic sector calls for ban on feldspar, quartz exports
  • India to export Basmati to China
  • New Zealand eager to sign FTA with India by 2013
  • Adani Group celebrates National Fire Service Day at Mundra
  • Chairman's post vacant at 3 eastern ports
  • It's too close to call between Singapore & Shanghai
  • Next generation container port challenge unveiled
  • Pvt. operators likely to bear brunt of Rlys' terminal access charge hike for CTOs
  • Despite clearance, govt making no move on sugar exports
  • Forex reserves at $294.60 bn
  • Moody's sticks to 'stable' outlook on India
  • SBI to lower loan rates for SMEs by 150-200 bps
  • SEZ exports grow 15 pc in FY12
  • UK relapses into recession once again
  • Motorship transport through roads is no problem for German expert Kübler Spedition
  • New heavy cargo vessels call at Bilbao
  • Project cargo training returns to Houston & Mumbai in 2012

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • New truck parking area at Lübeck's Skandinavienkai
    Lübecker Hafengesellschaft, the operator of the port of Lübeck (Germany), has created a new truck parking site in Travemünde, close to Skandinavienkai. The new facility, which can ...
  • Swissport wins licences for Moroccan international airports
    Ground handling operator Swissport International has been awarded the handling licences for Morocco's international airports by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office Nation...
  • Tunis Air to start service to Moscow Domodedovo
    Starting tomorrow (28 April), North Africa-based Tunis Air is operating a new once per week service from Enfidha to Moscow Domodedovo. The airline will add a sec...
  • UK: truck trials to drive down carbon from freight
    Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from the British government. Industry trials will benefit from GBP 9.5 million (EUR 7.77 million) that is being invested by the ...
  • Port of Barcelona leading in Spain in terms of profit
    The port of Barcelona (Spain) closed the last financial year with an operating profit of EUR 60 million and investments of EUR 105.4 million. This year the Spanish port expects to ...
  • Russian Railways planning to take over Bulgaria's railfreight company EAD
    Russian Railways wants to buy the Bulgarian state's railfreight transport company EAD together with a counterpart in Greece, according to a report in a Bulgarian newspaper. The rep...
  • MOL establishes subsidiary in Peru
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has established a subsidiary in Lima. The new entity, called MOL Peru S.A.C, will be staffed by 19 people. (it)
  • Gefco organising rail flows in Europe
    The French transport service provider Gefco is now managing its own European rail flows. Since last December, Gefco has worked with three private railway operators to transport aut...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo make tracking shipments easier
    Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo have launched a new App for iPhones and iPads, making it even easier to track shipments. The App ena...
  • JCL Logistics Italy goes into liquidation
    It has just became known that JCL Logistics Italy Srl, a service provider based in Melzo, near Milan, went into liquidation in line with a decision taken at an extraordinary genera...
  • Geodis ends partnership with Azkar in Spain
    Geodis, the French transport and logistics corporation headquartered in Clichy, near Paris, has terminated its collaboration with the Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar....
  • Wim Bosman CEE opens new branch in Finland
    Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe has officially launched operations in the port of Hamina in Finland. "The new branch opening was part of our strategy. The branch in Hamina i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Wärtsilä donates controllable pitch propulsion system to USMMA,...
  • Holland America names Joe Palermo director, ship...
  • Kirby Corporation reports record earnings
  • RINA offers fuel saving services

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Coast Guard responding to vessel fire at Seattle terminal
  • City, Port of Bellingham schedule joint public meeting
  • Rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers for week
  • Frank nets Port of Portland Compass Award for 2011
  • Port of Seattle presents Green Gateway Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • American Feeder Lines discontinues Canadian service
    Questions over fate of 10 US-built boxships on the drawing board
  • CIN abandons bid for Tirrenia branch
    Way now open for Onorato Partecipazioni to launch a fresh bid
  • Weak rates could open the door for private equity
    Moelis & Co team believes banks will increasingly insist on third-party cash
  • The rise of the modern day dry bulk operator
    Low freight rates and volatility are embraced
  • So where is the cash?
    Evolution, not revolution, say Moelis experts
  • Fuel prices cause problems as UK economy remains weak
    Latest UK Logistics Report forecasts very modest growth in the coming year on 'a long and bumpy road to recovery'
  • On thin ice in the Arctic
    US reliance on single heavy icebreaker is risky
  • Tsakos eyes future spin-off for LNG and shuttle fleet
    TEN looks at separate structure for in-vogue assets in order to 'unlock value'
  • Lovell Minnick takes up $10m fresh equity in Dahlman Rose
    Private equity group adds to earlier $40m investment
  • Falling asset values force TEN to reclassify debt
    Company insists the move is immaterial to $65m follow-on issue
  • Asian lines fumble in the red
    Carrier strategies to tackle cost and capacity challenges fail to convince
  • Shell sees floating liquefaction as the future of the industry
    Energy major's LNG sales volume rises 12%
  • Deutsche Bahn and HHLA announce port rail share swap
    Antitrust authorities must approve the deal
  • Capesize rates continue to slip
    Upcoming week expected to be slow but some see a glimmer of Chinese demand
  • BG Group sells stake in Chilean LNG terminal
    UK company retains a 21-year supply contract
  • Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing adjourned again
    Parties now give themselves until May 17 to agree liquidation plan
  • US summer driving season will fail to shine for MR product tankers
    High prices at the pumps could push gasoline demand to 11-year low
  • Cosco takes a first quarter drubbing
    China's biggest shipping line sinks deeper into the red
  • Boxship orders slump in first quarter
    Newbuilding deliveries accelerate
  • CAI reports 42% revenue growth
    Strong first-quarter result signals robust demand for leased containers
  • Two single-ship KG funds file for insolvency
    Bank turns down restructuring plan for former Beluga vessels
  • Concordia Maritime forecasts slow rise in product tankers market
    Swedish owner reports first quarter net sales of $20.4m
  • Rongsheng taps bond market for refinancing bid
    Company closes first tranche of intended $572m issue
  • Lloyd's List wins award for innovation
    Market-leading journalism, analysis and data recognised at British Media Awards
  • Red alert
    Asian carriers' losses signal continued crisis for container industry
  • Petrofin paradox
    The overall figure for loans to Greek owners booked worldwide in 2011 rose by 2.2%, despite the woes of the nation's economy and the global shipping market
  • Precious Shipping posts $1.3m first-quarter loss
    Thai bulk operator cuts daily average vessels cost
  • Strong krona erodes Stena's 2011 results
    Group reports 'challenging' year for its ferry business
  • China Shipping Development loses $51m in first quarter
    Loss from spiralling fuel costs in line with expectations
  • MOL posts $322m fiscal-year loss
    Japanese giant foresees a marginally profitable fiscal 2012

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Japan's Big 3 sink to losses
    JAPAN'S Big 3 shipping companies all posted losses today, reversing profits for the previous financial year
  • Box rate peak by August?
    THE RISE in box rates could peak, as usual, in the third-quarter high season in July-August, CIMB Securities warned today
  • $100Bn lending gap predicted
    NORWAY'S DNB today reportedly predicted a $100Bn gap in funding for shipping by 2015
  • Fairstar AGM halted in takeover uproar
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport today suspended its annual general meeting by up to 30 days because the board said it suspected an undisclosed shareholder accord tied to a hostile takeover attempt
  • Potent powder sniffed out
    VENEZUELAN authorities have seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine headed for Mexico in a shipping container, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • China COSCO's bleeding worsens
    COSCO'S flagship company - China COSCO Holdings, the world's largest bulker company - has reported net losses for 2012's first quarter of 2
  • Exmar turns it around
    EXMAR, the listed Belgian shipping group, returned to profits in 1Q12, on higher operating income and gains from a one-off sale
  • Golar plans Oslo delisting
    GOLAR LNG said today it plans to delist its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Hyundai Steel profits dive 39%
    HYUNDAI Steel said today profits in the first quarter dropped 39% from totals in the year-ago quarter
  • Why US shortsea fears new fuel rules
    SHORTSEA shipping in the US will be slammed by higher fuel costs when new air emissions rules take effect on 1 August, a bulker owner has warned
  • NYK seen outshining compatriots
    JAPAN'S second-biggest shipping group NYK Line is likely to outshine MOL and 'K' Line in the next fiscal year, Macquarie Equities Research predicted today
  • HHLA-DB split up intermodal JV
    HAMBURG box terminal operator HHLA and German state railway group Deutsche Bahn today parted ways over their intermodal JV
  • VLCC brokers get 'spooked'
    RUSHED chartering has resulted in VLCC rates rebounding in owners' favour, but brokers cautioned that tonnage supply is soon likely to favour charterers again
  • MES profits rise 32.5%
    MITSUI Shipbuilding & Engineering said today profits for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 were up 32.5% year on year, to ¥17.88Bn ($221.67M)
  • Asian Supramaxes struggle
    INDONESIA'S curbs on raw material exports are hurting Supramax bulker owners in Asia, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option
    Canadian Pacific Railway would face a labor disruption in late May if a union representing 5,000 workers exercises a strike...
  • "K" Line Posts $503 Million Loss for Fiscal 2011
    "K" Line swung to a loss of $503 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, a big drop from...
  • Emirates SkyCargo to Begin Its Own Vietnam Service
    Emirates SkyCargo will offer its own freight capacity out of Vietnam in June, launching a service between Ho Chi Minh...
  • Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments
    Samsung Electronics overtook Nokia in the first quarter to become the world's largest cell phone brand for the first time,...
  • Losses Surge at China Shipping and Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings, owner of Asia's largest container shipping company by capacity, and China Shipping Container Lines each saw first...
  • Maersk to Raise Freight Rates on Major Trades
    Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect mid-May....
  • 2011 a Banner Year for Top Trucking Companies
    The economic recovery, tenuous on Main Street and shaky on Wall Street, is surprisingly strong on the open road, where...
  • Supply Chains Shift on China's Halting Growth
    In explaining the vast quantities of excess capacity throughout the U.S. marine terminal world, it's not hard to identify the...
  • Maersk on Market Share: Shifting to Defense
    People make money on container shipping, not in it. The business provides consistent profits for terminals, equipment lessors and non-asset...
  • Costamare Buys Two, Scraps Two Box Ships
    Containership owner Costamare has bought two containerships and sold two older vessels for scrap as it continues to modernize its...
  • ANA Net Profit Rose 20.9 Percent in Fiscal 2011
    All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), Japan's largest airline, said on Friday that its group net profit soared 20.9 percent in...
  • New Container Port in Germany to Open in August
    Europe's newest container port facility is scheduled to open in August in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and unlike its neighbors Hamburg and...
  • Freight Volume Stable at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Despite a dip in cargo movements to and from Europe and South Asia, Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volumes remain...
  • American Feeder Lines Going Out of Business
    American Feeder Lines, which suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Me. and Boston this week, is going...
  • Double-Digit Brokerage Growth Boosts Echo Profit 42.9 Percent
    A 21.9 percent jump in freight brokerage propelled Echo Global Logistics' profit in the first quarter to $3.1 million, up...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • CAI continues to post good results
    Despite a slight drop in container utilisation levels and generally weaker lease rates in Q1 12 than in the same period of 2011, a change in CAI International's ...
  • China COSCO still deep in the red as financial costs soar by 315%
    China COSCO Holdings - the parent company of COSCON - has followed in the footsteps of Chinese transport compatriot China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] and reported ...
  • Jam tomorrow for Japanese trio?
    The big-three Japanese shipping companies, have unsurprisingly posted substantial net losses for their fiscal year trading - ending March 31, 2012 - with the common ...
  • TPT wants regional role
    Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the state-controlled operator of South Africa's main container-handling facilities is looking to establish co-operative ...
  • HHLA and DB reorganise rail investments
    Hamburg-based Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to rearrange their respective share holdings in TFG Transfracht, the main ...
  • Cagliari improves competitiveness
    Competition between Mediterranean hub ports took another turn this week when Cagliari's Port Authority decided to reduce its anchorage dues by 90%. President Piergiorgio ...
  • Bareli's total loss adds up to 'worst-ever' Q1 for underwriters
    The not unexpected confirmation from managers, Klaveness that the 3,100TEU CMA CGM-chartered boxship Bareli had been declared a 'total loss' has culminated in a ...
  • Penning: UK must develop coastal feeders
    Delivering a keynote speech at the 40th anniversary conference of the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association [PYNDA] at the IMO headquarters in London yesterday, ...
  • American Feeder Lines throws in the towel
    American Feeder Lines (AFL) has failed in its bid to revive US coastal shipping and suspended its New England-Halifax feeder shuttle after less than a year in operation, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Owner takes Star turn
    Bulker owner's shares do just enough to forestall delisting warning from New York exchange.
  • Private equity primes Dahlman
    Partner Lovell Minnick pumps more millions into NY shipping-energy bank as Canadian frontier looms.
  • NYK to lead big three
    Macquarie Capital tips MOL and K Line to lag behind as NYK's car carriers come to the party.
  • ESL feeling the chill
    Baltic Sea bulker operator dips into the red in first quarter as contract volumes drop.
  • Samskip snaps up a brace
    Icelandic owner takes on a couple of small vessels having bagged a loan from German banks.
  • Drunk mate caused grounding
    New Zealand report reveals Anatoki seafarer had put away four or five pints of beer before accident.
  • Bumi share sale trimmed
    Sell-off of Hassan Basma-led offshore owner raises just $377m after leading investor pulls out.
  • Shipping and shopping
    But not everyone is buying and even those with intentions are hesitating before the checkout.
  • Takeover saga in sour twist
    UPDATED: Fairstar hits out at Dockwise for unlawful deal with shareholders ahead of unwelcome bid.
  • Precious dives in the first
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner hit by slumping freight rates.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Web Feature: Follow the Flagship
  • Miami settlement removes port dredge obstacles
  • Medical exporter hit with fine for Iran shipment
  • LINC Logistics expects $170 million IPO
  • Infor boosts Russian railcar plant
  • Data2Logistics quickens freight bill auditing
  • Japanese lines slump to major losses in 2011
  • CKYH to call Norfolk last
  • Maersk slows FEW 3, adds Cape Town
  • Weinstein named ABS president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas
    Demand picking up on US Gulf, local trader tells Bunkerworld.
  • New Zealand's only refinery set for expansion
    Marsden Point facility is New Zealand's only refinery and supplies all of the fuel oil for the country's bunker market.
  • Congressman chairs hearing on impact of regulations
    'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.'
  • Price mixed in key north European ports
    Quiet bunker market in Hamburg, Piraeus.
  • Fujairah prices largely stable
    Prices mixed in South Africa.
  • Short sea sector calls for change to North American ECA boundary
    Recommends reducing ECA zone for certain ships to 50 nm, citing economic and environmental reasons backed by study.
  • Classification society offers shipowners help with fuel economy
    'All shipowners need assistance to cut energy costs,' says RINA.
  • Surge in China's fuel oil imports from Venezuela
    Drop in demand for product from Singapore hub.
  • New marine propulsion system claims 75% efficiency gain
    Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'.
  • Another new barge for Russian bunker player
    Vessel is third in a series of four ordered by BFC.
  • Fuel efficiency will drive demand for newbuilds
    Shipping group looks to 'modern, fuel efficient generation'.
  • Bunker player triggers ship arrest
    Reports say Vinalines vessel was detained in Singapore.
  • Bunker prices firming as week closes
    Demand largely below average across key Asian ports.
  • LNG bunker 'key' to cost effective shipping industry
    Asia can overcome challenges, 'well-placed' to lead the way, says DNV executive.
  • Innovation 'only way' to overcome key challenges
    'Innovation has played a key part in the maritime industry's development,' says Singapore's senior minister.
  • East China fuel oil stocks fall
    Strong bunker demand draw down inventories amid low cargo arrivals.
  • Chemoil director retires
    Lim Ah Doo has decided not to seek reappointment at the annual general meeting, says company.
  • First fuel-efficient suezmax joins AET fleet
    Energy saving devices will 'substantially reduce' amount of fuel used by the 157,000 dwt vessel.

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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
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.
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