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August 1, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes transpacific rate US$400 - $600/FEU September 1
  • Hutchison Port Trust profit off 25.9pc to US$54.8 million, sales off 2.6pc
  • CSCL, Zim enhance Asia-Europe service with new calls, adds bigger ships
  • 'K' Line back in black, suffers slow US recovery, EU slump continues
  • NYK back in black, suffers slow US recovery, EU slump darkens prospects
  • China H1 cargo up 9.6pc to 20.8 billion tonnes, but 2pc off 2012 H1 growth
  • Ships warned to avoid construction works at Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O
  • Sinolines takes delivery of first of two 1,100 TEUers by Sinotrans yard
  • Costamare jointly acquires 3 box ships with York Capital Management
  • Slot buyer MCC Transport to add ship to CMA CGM Straits-Myanmar loop
  • Maersk shares slots with Cosco, ANL on joint China-Australia service
  • Dorset harbour seeks bids to build US$1.53 million shiprepair yard
  • Puerto Rico launches bill to ease US-built ship Jones Act provision
  • World air cargo market grew 1.2pc in June, Asia Pacific down 1.8pc
  • Norfolk Virginia airport wonders why air freight fell 28pc in June
  • Northern China's Shijiazhuang city offers air cargo flights to Incheon

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • DP World Nhava Sheva wins Golden Peacock Award for "Eco Innovation" in India
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port net profit up 124 pc in April-June quarter
  • Kandla Port outlines plans for mega box terminal at Tuna-Tekra
  • New tariff guidelines for Major Ports announced
  • Shenzhen projected to emerge as world s third largest container port
  • Railways expects INR 1 lakh cr. investment in PPP projects
  • BHEL bags orders worth 132 cr. from NTPC
  • Centre reduces withholding tax on infra bonds to boost foreign investment in sector
  • CII submits 62 stalled infra projects to fast track panel
  • Moody's reports gloomy India outlook

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • UANI turns its attention to Italy's Ignazio Messina
  • Seadrill orders two more jack-ups at Chinese yard
  • Gibdock completes drydocking contract for Technip
  • Wärtsilä hosts maritime academy cadets in Trieste
  • SEACOR results back in black
  • Tognum expands South Carolina MTU R&D center
  • Ministry: Polish shipbuilding can be profitable
  • ABS releases new guidance on offshore structures
  • Signet Maritime takes delivery of ASD tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • Co-lead agencies eye EIS for Cherry Point projects
  • "K" Line adding subsidiary covering RO/RO business
  • Port of Olympia sponsoring micro-brewery showcase event
  • Port of Tacoma taps Stoker as operations center head
  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services joins Clean Cargo Working Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • First Ship Lease Trust confirms an extension of relaxation of loan covenants
    Singapore-listed shipping trust resumes trading
  • Rongsheng introduces new shareholder via $181m convertible bond issuance
    Yard lands fresh aid to ease financial strain.
  • Capital Product boosts profits in second quarter
    Greece-based owner received $32m for OSG claim pending final court decision
  • D'Amico surfs product tanker boom to land its first profit in four years
    Tonnage sales boost the bottom line as owner places timely medium range orders
  • Illegal bunkering exposes ships to hijacking risk
    Ship operators beware unsolicited West Africa emails
  • Tight-lipped Top Ships sails back into profit
    Pistiolis pledges to look forwards after a long, hard recovery drive
  • 'Pyrrhic victory' for courts as 14 Dr Peters KGs declared insolvent
    Company claims legal rulings prevent orderly liquidation
  • Costamare adds $50m to warchest
    Greece-based owner amasses cash for acquisitions and investments
  • Congestion hits Big Apple's terminals
    Labour and construction problems bring bottlenecks to New York and New Jersey
  • Transpacific headhaul box rates gain 10%
    Shippers pay more as peak-season surcharges kick in
  • Beijing axes some shipping administration fees
    China aims to reform government structure and ease burden of payments
  • STX Offshore & Shipbuilding receives $1.9bn lifeline funding
    Creditors agree a 'normalisation of management plan'
  • Sumitomo Heavy Industries reports $10m shipbuilding operating loss
    Sales drop as orders remain sluggish
  • Japan bounces back
    Diversification is paying off for Japan's three major shipping lines
  • Chinese slowdown means no peak season for north range box ports
    Global Port Tracker sees growth concentrated in the Mediterranean
  • DP World reports falling first-half box volumes
    The slump is concentrated in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
  • Shipbuilding units boost Japan giants
    Industrial conglomerates soldier on after failed merger talks
  • MHI shipbuilding unit returns to profit
    Weaker yen and stronger margins boost Japanese yard
  • NYK makes stronger first-quarter showing
    Japanese owner raises profit expectation for 2013 to $307m
  • K Line reports $70m profits
    Group doubles dry bulk income but container business breaks even
  • MOL reports $147m first-quarter net income
    Dry bulk and tanker performance improves but boxships are still in the red

Fairplayweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • Genco losses surge
    PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco today reported much higher quarterly losses as drybulk spot rates continued to plummet
  • NCL sponsors cashing in
    APOLLO, Genting HK and TPG are selling part of their NCL stakes after the cruise line's highly successful IPO and subsequent share appreciation
  • Costamare pricing succeeds
    NYSE-listed Costamare has succeeded in pricing its public offering of perpetual preferred shares
  • Teekay LNG raises $40M via private buyer
    PETER Evensen-led Teekay LNG has raised $40M via a private placement to finance two recent newbuilding orders
  • FMC backs ship sharing
    VESSEL sharing agreements have gained recognition in the US as the key to ensuring box competition
  • Novatek buy to boost LNG from Ust-Luga
    NOVATEK, the independent Russian gas producer, has bought a Polish supplier of LPG with the aim of increasing gas cargoes from Ust-Luga's port
  • Scorpio prices yet another follow-on
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today priced the latest in a long string of share offerings, raising cash for acquisitions
  • CPP books OSG claim gain
    NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners today posted improved results following its box-sector entry and new details on its OSG claim sale
  • ECSA urges Gulf of Guinea EU piracy patrols
    EUROPE'S shipowners today urged the EU to set up an anti-piracy force off West Africa
  • Turnaround hailed by Luxembourg's d'Amico
    MILAN-listed d'Amico International has reported a strong recovery in 2Q13 and 1H13 interims and said its outlook remains encouraging
  • Dorian shares placed on Oslo's OTC list
    SHARES in Dorian LPG of Greece have been admitted for trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange's over-the-counter list, after completion of an IPO by the company
  • IKK profits rocket 4,850%
    JAPANESE carrier Iino Kaiun Kaisha said today net profits for the 2013 fiscal year's first quarter were ¥2.18Bn ($22.3M), a 4,850% increase from the '44M year on year
  • MPP tonnage auctioned
    VESSEL financier Unicredit has auctioned a batch of small multipurpose and general cargo vessels that it had seized in Rotterdam
  • STX O&S signs restructuring MoU with banks
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding said today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with creditor banks
  • China vehicle exports rise to South America
    CHINA's vehicle exports to South American countries soared in 1H13, with the exports to Chile, Colombia and Brazil up 58%, 86% and 94% year on year, respectively

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • Japan Airlines' Profit Nosedives
    Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) said on July 31 that its net profit tumbled 31.9 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, from a year earlier, to 18.337 billion yen ($187.11 million) on a consolidated basis. JAL's group revenue from overall operations rose 2.6 percent in...
  • Growth of Japanese Imports Accelerates
    Japan's imports and exports through June 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of Japan's imports increased 11.8 percent year-over-year June 2013, according to Japan's Ministry of Finance. This was the highest growth rate in four months; import value has increased for the past eight consecutive months. Japanese imports were valued at 6.243...
  • Forward Air to Open Distribution Facility at Port San Antonio
    Forward Air Solutions is preparing to occupy an 89,600-square-foot distribution facility at Port San Antonio's industrial airport, Kelly Field, later this year. The facility at the Texas airport, which can be accessed by truck and cargo aircraft, allows Forward Air Solutions, the Tennessee-based logistics subsidiary of Forward Air Corp., to store...
  • Nick Hannigan Promoted to Vice President, Corporate Development, at Echo Global Logistics
    CHICAGO, IL -- (Marketwired) -- 07/31/13 -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced today the promotion of Nick Hannigan to the role of Vice President, Corporate Development. In his new role, Mr. Hannigan will work closely with the executive team to develop and execute strategic acquisitions and...
  • 'Month of Troubles' for Oakland Harbor Truckers
    Port of Oakland executives are stepping up their efforts to reduce the congestion at marine terminals that has made life miserable for harbor truckers during much of July. "We are working closely with the terminals to improve cargo flow," said Jean Banker, the port's deputy executive director. Banker stated bluntly that...
  • Grupo TMM Posts Net Loss for Second Quarter
    Grupo TMM reported a net loss of 235.1 million Mexican pesos (about US$18.3 million) in the second quarter of 2013, compared with a net loss of 218.4 million pesos in the second quarter of 2012. In the first six months of 2013, the Mexican intermodal transportation and logistics company reported a...
  • BestTransport Names Dolan President, CEO
    Mike Dolan, BestTransport's new president and CEO.BestTransport has appointed Mike Dolan as president and CEO. Dolan, the former chief operating officer at Kewill, will be responsible for the development, positioning and ultimate success of the cloud-based transportation management solutions provider. In addition to his role at Kewill, where he was responsible for...
  • CAI International Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
    CAI International reported its profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $16.9 million, increasing 12 percent from $15.1 million in the second quarter of 2012. Total revenue for the intermodal freight container lessor in the second quarter was a record $53.0 million, jumping 33 percent from $38.7 million in the...
  • Austrian Post Completes Acquisition of 25 Percent Stake in Aras Kargo
    Austrian Post has completed the acquisition of a 25 percent share in Aras Kargo, a Turkish parcel service provider, following anti-trust approval. Twenty percent of the shares were purchased from the publicly traded Turkish private equity company Is Private Equity, and a 5 percent stake was purchased from the Aras family,...
  • MOL Swings to Black
    MOL PrestigeMitsui O.S.K. Lines reported its net income in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending June 30, 2013, was 14.5 million Japanese yen (about US$147.5 million), compared with a net loss of 5.0 million yen in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which ended June 30, 2012. Quarterly...
  • THUD Amendment Targets New Driver Hours of Service Rules
    The latest changes to the truck driver hours of service rules are being challenged by a congressman from New York. Rep. Richard Hanna, a Republican who represents the mid-state 22nd district, is expected to introduce an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill that would block changes to...
  • Building the Business Case for Trade Compliance Automation
    While many organizations see trade compliance as a cost of doing business, automating compliance can actually result in a potential source of revenue. In fact, companies that automated their trade compliance program can realize productivity savings of up to 90%. Amber Road's white paper, The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance,...
  • First Hungarian Terminal Joins InlandLinks
    Budapest Intermodal Logistics Center Kombiterminál, an intermodal logistics center in Hungary, has joined InlandLinks, representing the first Hungarian terminal to join the online network. InlandLinks is a platform for container terminals in the hinterland, offering intermodal services to and from the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The network now comprises...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Rate Rises $200
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, July 31, 2013 Full-size image Average eastbound spot rates on the trans-Pacific soared $200 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, one day ahead of a planned August 1 rate increase. This indicates carriers have achieved approximately half of the peak-season surcharge of $400 per FEU proposed by the Transpacific...
  • Bader: Truckers Not Culprits in NY-NJ Delays
    This summer's delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey have resulted from labor shortages and low productivity at container terminals, not from a shortage of trucking capacity, a leader in the port drayage community said. Jeff Bader, president of the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers and of Golden...
  • 'K' Line's Profit, Revenue Rose in Second Quarter
    "K" Line reported its profit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending June 30, 2013, was 6.9 million Japanese yen (about US$70.8 million), up from a net loss of 674 million yen in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, ending June 30, 2012. Revenue in the first quarter...
  • Experts See Peak Season as More of a 'Bump'
    The peak shipping season this fall should be uneventful, with only a modest increase in cargo volume, a temporary spike in freight rates and no real shortages of transportation capacity or equipment to disrupt the supply chain, according to industry experts who spoke at a Journal of Commerce webcast Tuesday. In...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • ISC gains ground
    International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has reported improved net income in the second quarter but has seen dry-bulk prospects pull back its operational earnings outlook.
  • Genco losses balloon
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led Genco Shipping & Trading reported sharply higher losses in the second quarter but the deficit was only slightly bigger than expected on Wall Street.
  • Dorian LPG seals listing
    Dorian LPG has completed its over-the-counter listing in Oslo after wrapping up a private placement in which it raised roughly $168m.
  • All eyes on Ardmore
    All eyes were on Ardmore Shipping Wednesday as the Irish product and chemical tanker operator closed in on a New York listing.
  • Exmar LPG goes all in
    A joint venture between Exmar and Teekay LNG Partners has firmed up an order to construct another pair of midsized gas carriers.
  • Gard v Sinochart
  • Capesize cheerleader
    ICAP has flipped the script on the capesize market suggesting it is now in a win-win position.
  • Rongsheng goes for more
    Cash-strapped China Rongsheng Heavy Industries is raising close to $180m from the sale of convertible bonds.
  • Fesco falters
    Slimmed-down Russian container line Fesco has posted a substantial drop in earnings for the first six months.
  • Fiori: "no resales"
    d'Amico International Shipping is looking to sell its oldest ship but it will not be parted with any of its eco newbuildings despite hefty price climbs since the deals were placed, its CEO says.
  • OSG cash boosts Capital
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Product Partners has turned in a hugely improved profit for the first half, lifted by selling a claim against bankrupt OSG.
  • SCI dumps AHTS
    Shipping Corp of India has confirmed the sale of an ageing offshore support vessel.
  • STX gets $2bn lifeline
    Creditors of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding have finalised a deal to pump fresh liquidity into the troubled Korean outfit.
  • Strike three for DIS
    d'Amico International has posted its third successive quarterly gain to help it to a profitable opening half for the first time since 2009.
  • Global Carriers slumps
    Global Carriers of Malaysia dived to a loss in the second quarter as revenue collapsed.
  • Seaway owes $12m
    Bankrupt Canadian shipyard Seaway Marine and Industrial owes more than CAD 12m ($11.65m).
  • Tankerska slides to loss
    Croatian shipowner Tankerska Plovidba has fallen to a loss in the first half as revenue declined.
  • Sanoyas lowers sights
    Sanoyas Holdings has trimmed its full year profit forecast after seeing its bottom line come down in the first quarter.
  • Azuma earnings chopped
    Azuma Shipping has seen profit slashed by over a quarter in the first leg of the fiscal year.
  • Cruise control scrapped
    Taiwan is to allow international cruiseships to sail directly to China from next year.
  • Meiji profit jumps
    Japan's Meiji Shipping has reported soaring income in the first quarter of the year.
  • DP volumes dip
    Dubai ports group DP World has posted a 5.8% drop in cargo volumes in the first half.
  • Scorpio's strike decoded
    Scorpio Tankers' latest trip to the capital markets has laid the groundwork for hoovering of its VLGC options or the addition of an extra 11 product tankers, it is suggested.
  • Bahri offloads another
    Saudi state owner Bahri has sold the last-but-one of its veteran ro-ro cargoships as it renews its fleet.
  • Bulk boost for K Line
    A recovery in dry cargo rates has helped K Line back to profit in the first quarter and spurred hope for a stronger full year showing.
  • Pipavav heads for London
    Indian shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering is planning a London IPO to raise $150m.
  • Kenya jails pirates
    Nine Somali pirates have been jailed for five years for an attack on the German boxship Courier in 2009.
  • MHI ekes out a profit
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has managed to squeeze out a small operating profit at its shipbuilding division.
  • NYK returns to profit
    Fleet-wide slow-steaming, lower bunker prices and the stronger yen all combined to enable NYK to make a profitable start to fiscal 2013.
  • MOL turns it around
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has returned to profit in the first quarter helped by an improvement at its bulker and tanker division.
  • TGP seals fresh $40m
    Teekay LNG Partners has raised $40m to go towards two recently ordered LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Helix doubles up
    Helix Energy Solutions Group is pushing ahead with plans to order a second semisubmersible well intervention vessel newbuilding.
  • Bugbee stings Ardmore
    The battle for investor attention, affection and - most important - dollars between established products-carrier owner Scorpio Tankers and debutante Ardmore Shipping has just gone nuclear, and it's Robert Bugbee who dropped the bomb.
  • Seacor marches upward
    Seacor Holdings saw its second quarter profits jump by 71.3% as offshore vessel earnings surged.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • U.S. Export-Import Bank pleads case
    If support by the government for the U.S. Export-Import Bank isn't a priority, these opportunities will be left to the United States' competition, warned Fred P. Hochberg, the bank's chairman and president on Tuesday.
  • Everett keeps Boeing 777 parts floating in
    The port received a $1.5 million grant from Washington state to help complete the second phase of its roll-on/roll-off cargo facility, a dock-strengthening project which will allow it to accommodate the world's biggest ro-ro ships.
  • Metro Ports handles wood pellets at Prince Rupert
  • Vans save Sheetz restaurants on gas
  • DSC Logistics to open Calif. warehouse
  • Hapag-Lloyd tells customers to avoid NY port due to congestion
    "We continue to work diligently with all marine terminals, rail service providers, partner lines, port authority, however, we do not expect normal service to be restored until approximately middle of September 2013," the carrier said.
  • Big 3 Japanese carriers report profitable quarters
    The three major Japanese shipping companies released profitable first quarters for the period ending June 30, compared to losses in the same period last year. All three ocean carriers have fiscal years that begin April 1.
  • ABF extends voting deadline for contract supplements
  • 2Q loss for XPO, but huge revenue growth
  • Zim joins Clean Cargo Working Group
  • Cargolux starts 747-8 service to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Premier powers Ohio facility with solar
  • Obama tax compromise for infrastructure risks roadblocks
  • Kewill vet joins cloud TMS BestTransport

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2013
  • Crude oil climbs, heading for biggest monthly gain since 2012
    Prices rallied on news of an increasing US GDP and inventories at a major hub dropping to a 15-month low.
  • Fujairah prices stay on mixed trend
    Avails good in Durban.
  • Prices soft in Rotterdam
    Strong demand seen in Gibraltar.
  • New player in US Gulf
    Experienced staff behind new outfit.
  • Ex-head of state oil company attacks fuel oil quality
    Former MD of Pakistan State Oil Company says importers are operating 'cartel'.
  • MOL returns to profit in first quarter
    Softer bunker prices lift earnings.
  • Brightoil storage contract expires in August
    Sources say China Aviation Oil will takeover Singapore lease.
  • EPA begins ECA checks on US suppliers
    A handful of ports and suppliers targeted and subjected to first ever LSFO product tests.
  • 'Gateway port' has little time to exploit LS bunker potential
    Stornoway must act before 2020.
  • Asian bunker prices resume stable trade
    But price movements lacked clear direction.
  • Japanese carrier drops fuel consumption, boosts profits
    Slow-steaming in place across fleet.
  • Seacor posts higher quarterly profits
    Operating results for firm's harbour towing and bunkering divisions higher in Q2 2013.
  • Gazpromneft move 'key' development for Romania
    Gazpromneft has become one of the largest operators in the port of Constantza.
  • Seaspan H1 profit quadruples
    Company sees positive impact from larger, more fuel-efficient newbuildings, and orders more.
  • Hambantota to offer LNG bunkering services
    As part of 'Vision2020' strategic plan of Sri Lanka, says SLPA Chairman.
  • Deltamarin design for Wallenius newbuilds
    Two vessel contract carries option for two more.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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