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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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