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August 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • China-wide July port cargo volume growth slows 3.7pc from June
  • TSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites
  • Wan Hai to re-structure service in the Asia-Mexico-WC South America
  • Zim posts US$1 million quarterly profit after $79 million loss last year
  • UAE Gulftainer terminals up 23pc in H1, expects 3.5 million TEU in 2012
  • World biggest box maker CIMC profit declines, but expects recovery soon
  • Hong Kong Marine Department fire safety notice for vessels under repair
  • Sichuan and Xinjiang sign agreement on transportation cooperation
  • Maersk sells control of Ocean Africa Container Lines to Grindrod
  • Toll Group's FY2011/12 profit falls 6pc on tougher market conditions
  • Latvian ports' box volume up 27.4pc in first 7 months to 216,075 TEU
  • DHL puts Asia in touch with Europe, starts UK-India-Sweden LCL services
  • Feeder traffic from Hamburg to Poland increases 16.9pc to 133,000 TEU
  • China's total air freight volume declines 3.4pc to 437,300 tonnes in July
  • China's CDI Cargo Airlines launches itself into stiff economic headwinds
  • LA/Ontario Airport robust cargo boosted by growth of nearby e-commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Bureau Veritas issues offshore unit & ship conversion guidance
  • JBS Academy commences NMIS' Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management programme
  • SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier
  • Tanker industry set for Copenhagen meet as pressures increase on the sector
  • Container port throughput to be in excess of 1 bn TEUs in 10 years: Drewry
  • India seeks direct access to Central Asia through Chabahar port
  • Cheaper credit for more export sectors in offing
  • INR up slightly
  • Sops on the anvil to boost exports
  • Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai Chapter celebrates 2nd anniversary

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • New intermodal terminal in Tuscany
    A new intermodal terminal has been opened in Minucciano in the Tuscan province Lucca (Italy). The terminal has been equipped to load 15,000 HGVs per year and will mainly serve Ital...
  • Turkish Airlines awarded for motivational event
    Turkish Airlines (THY) has been presented with a Stevie Award's silver medal in the category "The best internal recognition/motivational event". THY was recognized for a...
  • Service changes to Djibouti
    Next Monday (3 September), Air France is adjusting its operation to Saudi Arabia. The existing thrice-weekly service to Jeddah will be cancelled and the link to Riyadh will be boos...
  • Renault Trucks: HGV leasing now called R-Trucks
    The Germany company Nutzlast AG, which has partnered Renault Trucks Deutschland GmbH since 2010, is set to operate under the new brand name R-Trucks. The firm is simultaneously aug...
  • Commercial vehicle market remains troubled
    Germany's commercial vehicle market has recovered from the crisis in 2009, but the market environment this year is still difficult, according to a new market analysis issued by Deu...
  • Hoyer joins forces with rail network operator Fesco in Russia
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics provider Hoyer plans to cooperate with the Russian logistics enterprise Fesco. The two companies have just signed an agreement to that effect....
  • Marseille announces re-opening of Messina service to East Africa
    The port of Marseille (France) announced that Italy's Genoa-based shipping line Messina resumed its service from Marseille to East Africa yesterday (28 August ). Two ships - the ...
  • Three new members for CMA CGM board of directors
    The French shipping company CMA CGM will get three new members of the board of directors in September. Dominique Bussereau, former French secretary of state for transport, Peirre M...
  • Tropical storms impact on air traffic in Eastern Asia and Gulf of Mexico
    While the typhoon Bolaven continues to affect flights to/from Korea, the South Florida (USA) airports began returning to normal operations on Monday morning (27 August). However, a...
  • Biggest aircraft deal in Philippine's history
    Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order for more than 50 aircraft with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The agreement encompasses single aisle A321s and wide-bo...
  • Dachser Food Logistics opens new branch office in Koblenz
    Dachser Food Logistics Food Logistics is expanding its full-coverage logistics network for temperature-controlled food logistics with a new branch office in Koblenz (Germany). The ...
  • P&O Ferrymasters earns quality mark for temperature controlled transport
    Reefer operations at P&O Ferrymasters have achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation for the transport of packed, temperature controlled food products following an...
  • Priority Freight acquires Awli Group Ltd
    UK-based Priority Freight has acquired the Heathrow (London) forwarding arm of Awli Group Inc. Priority says it was a logical strategic move that will help pursue its mission of be...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Prison for ship surveyor who lied to Coast Guard
  • P+S becomes latest German shipbuilder to file for insolvency
  • USCG praises salvor response in MSC Idil incident
  • Princess lays keel for second 3,600 PAX cruise ship
  • Austal results "below expectations"
  • Seastreak cat gets c.p. propellers instead of jets

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Spirit Airlines expanding service to Portland Airport
  • Norfolk Southern Railway hit with two OSHA violations
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opening Dutch Harbor office
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement adding SOx costs to bunker charge
  • Trucking group pleased with new FMCSA rule changes

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • How long will owners survive? asks Frontline boss
    Jens Martin Jensen questions how much longer the market can cope with earnings below operating cost levels
  • Germany's city of ships
    Lloyd's List attends the naming ceremony of the Hamburg Express
  • German ship finance retreat threatens entire industry
    Shipyards and component-makers feel the pinch
  • Sulphur fuel-price spread widens on US west coast
    ECA spells supply shortages for California bunkers
  • Energy Centurion still in hands of pirates but crew unharmed
    IMB says to expect release in 7-10 days once theft of cargo has occurred
  • Bourbon posts $21m first-half gain
    Offshore shipping company expands its shallow water fleet
  • Horizon Lines amends its bylaws for equity shareholders
    Parties that reach a 4.9% threshold require board approval
  • PSA International to quit Pakistani port
    Reports suggest that unnamed Chinese company will take over Gwadar concession
  • Somali piracy is down but not out
    Shipowners should maintain vigilance despite recent fall in attacks, say experts
  • Tramp owners step up rate of scrapping and sales
    German-owned ships particularly targeted
  • DP World bucks global uncertainty to post a profit
    Emerging market terminals deliver a strong performance
  • Hurricane Isaac disrupts US Gulf maritime and offshore commerce
    Major ports shut and 93% of oil production halted as storm makes landfall
  • Box Club is a vital forum for container shipping bosses
    Industry leaders must meet face to face, says Kranich
  • India and Sri Lanka shake hands
    Moves towards co-operation on maritime security may reflect larger concerns
  • CIMC invests in aviation logistics firm
    World's biggest container maker to take stake in Pteris Global
  • UK government urged to take lead in tackling West African piracy
    Maritime UK urges prime minister to instil a sense of urgency as he did with Somalia
  • Order disorder
    Zim's delayed deliveries highlight carriers' efforts to manage boxship supply
  • Virginia must drive a hard bargain over port bids, says economist
    Room to negotiate with all three contenders, says Koch
  • SITC net profit falls 19% in first half
    China's largest private boxline firm weighed down by rising bunker costs
  • CSICL posts 27% drop in first-half net profit
    State-owned yard feels the pinch despite increase in offshore orders
  • Sembcorp wins $674m FPSO contract in Brazil
    Work calls for eight modules on two rigs destined for deepwater drilling
  • Frontline loses $11.2m in second quarter
    Worse to come in second half, Fredriksen company predicts
  • TSA adds low-sulphur fuel component to bunker charge
    Move follows August 1 implementation of the North American ECA
  • Shanghai Port posts weaker profit
    Slower growth at the world's busiest box terminal highlights China's export malaise
  • Cosco losses balloon in first half
    Losses running 76.7% higher than first half of 2011
  • Spain loses appeal in $1bn Prestige lawsuit against ABS
    Landmark ruling in New York has huge implications for classification industry

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Frontline cuts losses but warns on prospects
    FRONTLINE said today it had cut losses for both 2Q12 and 1H12, but still warned that oversupply of tonnage is deepening the tanker sector's gloom
  • Subscriber notice
    TECHNICAL problems prevented the sending of several email products yesterday
  • Blast pushes up tanker rates
    PRODUCT tanker rates have been nudged higher in the Atlantic Basin, with the four-day-long PDVSA fire boosting demand for Venezuelan imports, a tanker analyst said today
  • €0.5M pollution bail ordered
    A BREST prosecutor today ordered the owners of a Russian-flag bulker to pay €0.5M ($626,310) in bail for its release
  • UAE tribunal approves Drydocks restructuring
    A TRIBUNAL in Dubai has reportedly sanctioned the $2.2Bn debt restructuring of Drydocks World
  • Star turns profits into losses
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported 2Q12 net losses of $4.6M on voyage revenues of $21.7M
  • Bourbon turns losses into profits
    OFFSHORE vessel operator Bourbon said today it turned around losses to net profits of €17M ($21.35M) in this year's first half
  • China's yard orders fall 51%
    ORDER intake at Chinese shipyards over January-July fell 51% from those of the same period last year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today
  • Premuda loses €6.6M
    LISTED Italian tanker and bulker operator Premuda posted first-half losses of €6.6M ($8.28M) and warned that full-year results were likely to be similar
  • Wan Hai injects cash into Singapore unit
    TAIWAN's Wan Hai Lines today said it is pumping about $210M into its Singapore subsidiary
  • Dalian leads China's growth
    DALIAN is continuing to be the fastest-growing port in China, with throughput rising 26% from January to July, to 4M teu
  • CSBC profits plunge 72%
    TAIWAN'S shipbuilder CSBC said today 1H12 profits dived 71.8% year on year to NT$366.1M ($12.2M), as margins fell in the weak market
  • P+S Werften declares insolvency in Germany
    GERMAN shipyard P+S Werften declared insolvency today at district court in Stralsund, eastern Germany
  • Inspectors winding up tests on scorched ship
    SAFETY inspectors are working today to complete checks on MSC Flaminia, but their first tests were called positive by the maritime prefecture in Cherbourg
  • Sembcorp wins PETROBRAS orders
    SEMBCORP Marine's subsidiary Jurong Do Brazil has secured a $674M contract from Tupi BV, a PETROBRAS consortium to build offshore modules in the Tupi oilfield off Brazil

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Yoshitani OK on Expeditors Board, Commission Says
    The Seattle Port Commission has added its legal assessment to that of port staff in stating that Executive Director Tay...
  • Rush Is On for Ship Space to West Coast Ports
    Retailers and other cargo interests are frantically seeking space on vessel sailings to West Coast and Canadian ports now that...
  • Federal Reserve Says Economy 'Gradually' Expanding
    Shippers of retail goods and cargo related to the housing industry got a dose of goods news from the Federal...
  • Democratic Senators Demand Rail Safety Review
    Three Democratic senators on Wednesday requested that the Government Accountability Office review the safety of the freight and passenger rail...
  • Daggett's ILA Local Authorizes Strike
    The International Longshoremen's Association local that ILA President Harold Daggett headed for years voted to authorize its current president to...
  • Will There Be an ILA Strike or 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...
  • Container Handling Grows at Port of Baltimore
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore in July jumped 15.2 percent to 61,933 20-foot-equivalent units, up...
  • LA-Long Beach Clerical Workers, Employers to Resume Talks
    Shipping lines and terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach were breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday morning after office workers...
  • TSA to Add Low-Sulfur Fuel Component to Bunker Charge
    Member carriers of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will be adjusting their bunker charges to recoup higher costs of low-sulfur fuel...
  • Hoffman to Head Damco's Industrial Vertical Unit
    Damco hired long-time logistics executive Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical sector. Hoffman who comes to...
  • New Facility Expands UPS Presence in Halifax
    The United Parcel Service on Tuesday opened its first logistics facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a key part of the...
  • Philippine Airlines to Buy More Than 50 Airbus Planes
    Philippine Airlines this week placed an order with Airbus for more than 50 single-aisle A321 and widebody A330-300s for roughly...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Container Rates Fall 8.6 Percent
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade slumped 8.6 percent this week, the second weekly decline since carriers were...
  • DP World Posts Flat Profit in First Half
    DP World's profit stalled in the first half even as Dubai's state-owned global container terminal operator increased its world market...
  • OOCL Delays Delivery of Six Post-Panamax Ships
    OOCL said it is delaying the delivery date of the remaining six container ships out of eight with capacities of...
  • Port Nehru Truckers Call Off Strike
    Container trailer operators at India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) called off their strike Wednesday evening, allowing the movement...
  • IWLA Urges Veto of California Warehouse Legislation
    The International Warehouse and Logistics Association urged California Gov. Jerry Brown to veto a bill that regulates the form and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Carriers in high-wire balancing act
  • COSCO Pacific sees strong H1 results due to Piraeus and Guangzhou terminals
    COSCO Pacific's terminal business achieved solid financial results for H1 2012 - driven by strong performances from both its Piraeus terminal in Greece and Guangzhou ...
  • ZIM to raise Europe/West Africa rates
    ZIM Line has announced that it will introduce another general rate restoration on its services connecting north Europe and the Mediterranean basin with West Africa.It ...
  • TSA ups bunker charges on back of new low-sulphur rule
    A new protocol requiring vessels to reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions by burning low-sulphur fuel within 200 miles of US and Canadian coasts, has led transpacific ...
  • Maersk borrows more money cheaply
    The A P Moller-Maersk Group is offering 7-year Eurobonds for a principal amount of EUR750 million with an interest rate of 3.375% on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. ...
  • Maersk cancels sailings from China
    Maersk Line has joined other carriers in announcing sailing schedule cancellations from China to Europe during China's National Golden Week holiday period starting ...
  • MSC Flaminia: fires extinguished
  • Zim Line unclear on 2012 result
    Since announcing much improved financial results yesterday, Zim Line has clarified that it is still unclear if 2012 will be profitable. Allon Raveh, the company's ...
  • Strikes cause POAL profit slide
    Although revenue inched up, operating income and net profit in fiscalyear 2011/12 both slid at Ports of Auckland (POAL) as theowner/operator of cargo-handling facilities ...
  • DP World defies economic gloom
    DP World, which is one of the biggest operators of container terminals in the world, has defied the global economic and trading gloom by posting a resilient set ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • CSCL stuck in the red
    China Shipping Container Lines saw losses swell in the first half despite a surge in volumes and revenue.
  • Shipbuilder shaves deficit
    China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group managed to narrow its net deficit in the first half despite fierce competition and a 50% decline in newbuilding orders.
  • Cosco losses swell
    China Cosco Holdings plunged deeper into the red in the first half on the back of heavy losses at its bulker and liner divisions.
  • CSCL breaks into bunkers
    China Shipping Container Lines has hatched a plan to reduce fuel costs by setting up its own bunker company.
  • Shin Yang suffers
    Malaysia's Shin Yang Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as costs rose.
  • Star slides in Q2
    Star Bulk Carriers slipped into the red in the second quarter, a period its chief executive described as one of the most challenging the industry has ever faced.
  • Clarksons shuts Sydney
    Clarksons is closing the doors of its Sydney office in a move which will see several experienced hands leave the shipbroker.
  • Bourbon hit by Typhoon
    Bourbon's newbuilding programme has been hit by a Typhoon in South China.
  • Tanker crew "safe"
    The master and crew of the hijacked Greek tanker Energy Centurion are believed to be unharmed, the vessel's manager said.
  • Costs sting SITC
    Rising costs continue to eat away at an improving top line at SITC International Holdings.
  • Marine orgy threat?
    A cargo of testosterone on the crippled containership MSC is among the potentially hazardous materials identified as the vessel prepares to transit the English Channel.
  • P+S admits defeat
    German shipbuilder P+S Werften has filed for insolvency after failing to agree an out-of-court restructuring deal with shipowners.
  • CSBC earnings dive
    Taiwanese shipbuilding group CSBC has recorded a steep drop in first-half profit.
  • Terry master fined
    A Russian master who grounded a tanker off Denmark has been fined EUR 6,500 ($8,200).
  • Fredriksen still hungry
    Frontline 2012 is close to enlarging its significant newbuilding catalogue with containerships potentially its next avenue for expansion.
  • Bourbon turns it around
    Bourbon has overturned a first half loss off the back of a bigger fleet.
  • Panamax breaks up
    A Sinokor bulker damaged in a collision last year has snapped in two in a storm off South Korea.
  • Bulker probed over spill
    A Russian bulker has been diverted to the port of Brest as French authorities investigate an oil leak off Brittany.
  • Big John's box brainwave
    John Fredriksen is readying another shipping spin-off with Ship Finance International preparing to unwind its container division.
  • FRO 2012 banks more
    John Fredriksen spin-off Frontline 2012 reported a surge in earnings during the second quarter but expects the current period to be weaker.
  • LSC further into red
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss for the first half despite revenue growth.
  • DP World edges up
    Dubai ports group DP World has increased earnings by 0.4% in the first half, as volumes grew in Africa, the Middle East and South America.
  • Frontline loss cut
    John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline has reduced the deficit in the second quarter, but is warning of worse to come in the next three months.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • NAFTA surface transport trade rose 6.6% in June
  • CASM: Solar installations flourish despite tariffs
  • Update shows U.S. economy grew 1.7% in 2Q
  • Key ILA local votes to authorize a strike
    Local 1804-1 yesterday evening gave "the authority to recommend and call for a strike if that action becomes necessary when the current Master Contract expires on September 30, 2012." Its members do maintenance and repair work.
  • Maersk to skip 5 Asia-Europe sailings in October
    The line said the skipped sailings will not impact its Daily Maersk product from Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, and Tanjung Pelepas to three main European destination ports. The product guarantees delivery time in Europe.
  • Washington Notebook: Former P&G official to help shape trade policy
  • FMC updates 'controlled carrier' list
  • Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations
    The Israeli liner carrier 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.
  • Flaminia fire extinguished
  • Jitters over West Coast clerk negotiations
    Contract talks between the ILWU Marine Clerks Association Local 63 Office Clerical Unit (OCU), and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Employers Association, are reportedly in danger of breaking down, worrying West Coast shippers.
  • CBP opens registration for Trade Symposium
  • INSIGHT aims module at cap-and-trade restrictions
  • RedPrairie updates WMS on market gain
  • Maersk hiking TP rates to Canada
  • Rickmers adds Nagoya to RTW service
  • Wheels to buy MSM Group
  • Transpacific carriers add charge for low-sulfur fuel
  • Newsflash: Management calls on ILA to meet, discuss work rules
  • Transplace lands beverage shipper
  • Hoffman joins Damco from K+N

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Fujairah sees IFO prices weaken
    Suez's market lacked direction.
  • Bunker prices soften in European markets
    Some of the steepest falls seen In Piraeus.
  • 'More discussion' needed on ECA limits
    Business group claims there was 'no phased introduction and no level playing field.'
  • TMF Singapore appoints Senior Bunker Trader
    Steve Goh arrives at TMF from Bomin.
  • 'Simple refinery economics' may support current flash point limit
    Reassuring trend and fewer flash point off-specs gas oils from ARA suggests ample supply without sacrificing safety offered by statutory limit.
  • Another player to offer LSFO in Singapore
    TMF is 'confident' it can become a key supplier of low sulphur material.
  • Strategic alliance in China 'ramping up slowly'
    Aegean says its strategic alliance with CCBC will take up to two years to 'mature'.
  • Mid-week bunker markets soften in Asian hubs
    Supplies at major bunkering ports in Asian mainly fine.
  • Merged yards eye fuel efficient ship designs
    Merger comes amid increasing interests from investors across shipping segments.
  • Japan bunker output to improve
    Volumes to increase 9% in September, estimates show.
  • 'Robust' marine fuels business helps prop up earnings
    CEPSA's operating earnings improve partly due to a 44% increase in earnings at its refining and marketing unit.
  • Universities in diesel fuel and MGO emissions study
    Fine particulate emissions of both products 'quantitatively different but qualitatively similar'.
  • Titan delays circular despatch
    Requires additional time to finalise information which include details of its subscription agreement.

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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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