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October 2, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • ICS says eco rules should undergo cost benefit analysis before adoption
  • HK August exports off 1.3pc, but increase 3.5pc in first eight months
  • China's logistics financial value grows 9.5pc in first eight months
  • Classification societies want cost benefit data on UN's eco rules
  • Moscow's okay needed before GPI takeover of National Container Company
  • APM Terminals to buy two super-postpanamax cranes for Gothenburg
  • China plans five capacity-enhancing river construction projects
  • Kunming Railway Bureau Qujing depot freight volume increases 10.9pc
  • Hebei Jingtang port eight-month volume soars 92.7pc to 352,547 TEU
  • Shipping confidence holds, but doubts over excess supply
  • Feeders from Felixstowe, Rotterdam to Spain's north coast in October
  • P3 scheme raises concerns over fate of smaller ships displacement
  • US cargo theft from containers and trailers increases: FreightWatch
  • Air cargo proves unreliable against sea freight for pharma: K+N man
  • Logistics boom as richer poor nations join pill-popping west: UPS study
  • IATA advises ICAO to devise carbon tax that will avoid a trade war

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pall-Ex Polska fuels group expansion in Europe
  • Change at the head of APM Terminals Apapa
  • TIACA calls on US TSA to lift cargo screening burden
  • BNSF plans to improve rail capacity in New Mexico
  • Alphaliner: Deeper capacity cuts on FE-Europe route needed
  • 1000th GLS ParcelShop in Denmark
  • India produces first ever 5500 HP locomotive
  • Garuda Indonesia takes delivery of A330-300 fleet
  • Focus on cash control impacts ship operating costs
  • Allison Transmission expands
  • Boom in warehouses in China continues
  • From Transocean to Arosa
  • Cemat-Hafenforum - Intelligente Abläufe nötig
  • Afghan carrier to add two new routes this month

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • Government shut down closes Kings Point
  • JMS to design research vessel for VIMS
  • Model tests for super-low resistance bulker hull form
  • MHI Shimonoseki Shipyard to build research vessel
  • Clearwater back at Keppel FELS for KFELS B duo
  • American Salvage Association elects officers
  • NRC and Resolve expand 1Call response coverage
  • USCG publishes non-tank vessel final rule
  • Ocean Ships gets $32.3 million mod to MSC contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland to begin handling Ford vehicle exports to China
  • Corps seeking public comment on plan to accept state funding
  • Crowley names management for new Alaska business group
  • Shutdown of Federal government closes Federal Maritime Commission
  • Mitsui works deal with Kansai to build two new LNG carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • Maersk focuses on profitable north-south and intra-regional trades
    Danish line sets out its strategy as it sees the end of the downturn in sight
  • Maersk Line profit margin targets lowered
    Parent company aims at 8.5% return on invested capital in short term
  • Owners of panamax boxships face threat of Triple-E cascade effect
    Maersk returns chartered tonnage in drive to cut costs and boost efficiency
  • German owners build cross-party ties
    VDR stresses its good relationships with all prospective coalition partners
  • Rising secondhand prices could boost collateral value
    But the process needs to go further to have a real impact, argues Nomura
  • Odfjell orders four gas carriers
    $180m deal supports chemical tanker operator's repositioning drive
  • Western Bulk picks up Japanese pair
    Norwegian operator signs lease for ultramax newbuildings with purchase options
  • Western Bulk signals IPO by year-end
    Oslo-based operator cites positive market conditions and abundant investment potential
  • DNV GL builds up maritime competence in Hamburg
    Merged class society invests in research and development for maritime advisory services
  • London Gateway battles to clear Zim Rotterdam backlog
    Emergency call tests start-up terminal
  • In praise of London International Shipping Week
    London International Shipping Week created a buzz well beyond expectations
  • Savannah reports 4% throughput increase
    August brought record intermodal volumes to Georgia port
  • MOL and Kansai Electric to jointly own two LNG carriers
    Osaka-based utility firm takes stakes in vessels on long-term charters
  • CMES books eight ultramax bulkers for $212m
    Chinese tanker owner aims to upgrade fleet and spreads business risks
  • Seaspan books five more 10,000 teu ships at Yangzijiang
    Industry post-panamax ordering spree continues to defy overcapacity
  • Guangzhou Shipyard International formalises Longxue purchase
    CSSC unit to launch $361m private placement to pay for acquisition
  • StealthGas orders nine LPG carriers from Japanese yards
    Bookings propel Greek owner towards 20% market share goal

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • StealthGas unveils major expansion of fleet
    HARRY Vafias-led StealthGas today announced the $200M acquisition of 11 LPG vessels
  • Keppel bags jack-up order worth $440M
    KEPPEL FELS said today it has secured a repeat order for two jack-up rigs from Clearwater Capital Partners, worth an aggregate $440M
  • Star Bulk expands orderbook
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today announced newbuilding contracts for three Newcastlemaxes and two Ultramaxes
  • Maersk nets Pentagon deals
    MAERSK US-flag subsidiary Maersk Line has been awarded more than $58M worth of contracts to support US military operations
  • Western Bulk targets $522M for IPO
    WESTERN Bulk of Norway today priced its IPO and told how many shares it intends to offer
  • Showdown planned on cruise ships in Venice
    ITALY'S government plans a meeting today to discuss the future of large cruise ships in Venice, after ministers intervened in a heated debate between local residents and the shipping industry
  • Seaspan adds to 'eco' orders
    GERRY Wang-led Seaspan Corp is continuing to pull the trigger on 'eco' newbuilding orders, confirming another five such contacts yesterday
  • PGS ups credit facility
    PETROLEUM Geo Services, the Oslo-listed seismic data company, said today it has increased its revolving credit facility
  • BP books newbuilding VLCC
    BP HAS reportedly booked a VLCC for two years as spot rates sink deeper into the red

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • August Container Trade Rose at West Coast Ports
    West Coast ports in August enjoyed a welcome bump in container traffic after seven months of lackluster performance this year. The volume of loaded import containers increased 3 percent in August year-over-year, and exports were up 2 percent. The performance was uneven, however, with most of the growth occurring at the...
  • US Manufacturing Index Climbs as New Orders Drop
    ISM Manufacturing: PMI Composite Index through September 2013 Full-size image The PMI Composite Index registered 56.2 percent in September 2013, its fourth consecutive month-to-month increase, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The index has risen 7.2 points since May 2013. The current level is 0.5 percentage points above August's index of 55.7,...
  • Hong Kong Launches Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai
    Hong Kong has launched a pilot free trade zone scheme in Shanghai, according to Hong Kong's state council. "The Shanghai pilot free trade zone has great significance in deepening the economic reform and liberalization of our country," said C.Y. Leung, Hong Kong's chief executive, in a written statement. "We hope to...
  • Logwin Expands Warehousing in Indonesia
    Logwin's warehouse at the Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia.Logwin has expanded its location in Jakarta, Indonesia, by moving into a warehouse at Soekarno Hatta Airport. The self-contained building, which is air conditioned and equipped with refrigeration rooms, is situated within the airport perimeter, allowing Logwin to take responsibility for the...
  • Grupo TMM Sells Truck, Auto Hauling Operations
    Grupo TMM has completed the sale of its truck and auto hauling assets and operations. The sale of these "non-strategic" logistics assets represents the elimination of "important" operating losses going forward, according to the Mexican intermodal transportation and logistics company. Furthermore, Grupo TMM plans to continue to work on alternatives to...
  • Vachon to Take Helm of Association of Canadian Port Authorities
    The Association of Canadian Port Authorities' board of directors has selected Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, to be chair of the board for 2013-14. The board also named Bernie Dumas, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, as incoming vice chair of the board, and...
  • Global Air Cargo Continues Its Recovery
    The global air cargo market continued its "modest" recovery in August, with traffic increasing 3.6 percent year-over-year, the International Air Transport Association said. The August increase was better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7 percent expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, as economic performance in Europe and...
  • Solutions on Land: Solving the Somali Piracy Question
    The key to effectively ending piracy lies is grassroots development of land-based solutions in Somalia. This podcast interview with Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Consultancy at the Institute for the Near East and Gulf Military Studies, examines the importance of Somali community engagement and discusses the recent UAE Counter Piracy Conference...
  • Norbert Dentressangle Takes Over Daher's Forwarding Unit
    Norbert Dentressangle's acquisition of Daher Group's freight forwarding activities has been completed, following French competition authorities' approval of the deal. The Daher operations, which achieved a turnover of €80 million (about US$108.2 million) in 2012, include a network of eight offices in France and three in Russia, with a total of...
  • US Cross-Border Truck Trade With Canada Rebounds
    U.S. cross-border traffic with Canada via truck saw increases in both directions in July, following two months of year-over-year declines in truck imports and exports, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Rail exports dropped this month, while imports continued to show growth. U.S. Cross-Border Trade by Truck With...
  • Indian Railways Hikes Freight Charges
    Indian Railways has announced a 15 percent hike in its freight charges for all bulk commodities, effective Oct. 1, as part of a "busy season tariff adjustment." "The busy season charge on all commodities will remain in force from Oct. 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. Container and automobile segments are exempted...
  • Back to School
    For me, the month of September will forever be synonymous with the beginning of fall and the excitement and anticipation associated with the start of a new school year. So it seemed fitting that this column should address global supply chain management from the same perspective. It also happens to...
  • Diesel Prices Down in All US Regions
    U.S. diesel prices through Sept. 30, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices declined for a third straight week in the week ending Sept. 30, dropping a total of 6.2 cents during this period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices dipped in all U.S. regions. The national average price is $3.919, down...
  • KCS: Rising Trucking Costs to Propel Intermodal Growth in Mexico
    Rising costs for truckers in Mexico will drive more U.S.-bound freight from highways to rail networks, fueling strong intermodal growth, a Kansas City Southern Railway executive told the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. KCS, which connects to the top six major Class I railroads, is enjoying high double-digit quarterly intermodal growth, as...
  • DHL Expanding in the Philippines
    DHL is investing in new facilities in the Philippines on the back of improving economic growth and the expansion of air freight capacity at Clark International Airport. The former U.S. military base received its first wide-bodied aircraft earlier today when Emirates commenced operation of a daily B777-300ER link to Dubai. Other full-service...
  • Why NVOs' Share of US Import Cargoes Is Waning
    Just a couple of years ago, NVOCCs basked in the glow of the growing share of U.S. imports they were handling on behalf of importers. Ocean carriers were slashing vessel capacity to boost freight rates, and shippers in a scramble early in 2010 were forced to turn to non-vessel-operating common...
  • ContainerPort Group Moves to New Indianapolis Facility
    ContainerPort Group has moved to a larger and more centrally located facility in Indianapolis, which is expected to be fully operation by Oct. 7. The new facility's location is near Interstates 65, 70 and 465, and is well positioned to service the CSX rail ramp and Indiana Rail Road Co.'s newly...
  • What Would CBP Focus Be Under Former Drug Policy Czar?
    R. Gil KerlikowskeThe next politically appointed Customs and Border Protection commissioner faces a steep learning curve, funding challenges and calls from many in the trade community to improve a key trusted trader initiative. President Obama in early August nominated the nation's drug policy czar R. Gil Kerlikowske to take the top...
  • US Customs to Test Public-Private Partnership at Mexican Border
    Mariposa port of entry.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is finalizing talks with five entities to allow some U.S.-Mexico shippers to fund additional Customs and Border Protection staffing during busy times or for extended hours as part of a pilot project. Of 17 applicants, Customs has selected five projects in California, Florida...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • SBLK unveils offering
    Star Bulk Carriers of Greece has returned to Times Square for the funds it needs to pursue fleet expansion.
  • Shell exits Eagle Ford
    All eyes were on Shell this week in the wake of reports that the Anglo-Dutch energy giant is looking to offload stakes in the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas.
  • Shutdown paralyses US
    The partial shutdown of the US government has crippled several federally funded agencies involved in the nation's maritime shipping industry.
  • ICAP ponders eco poser
    ICAP has suggested the arrival of eco product tankers could drive down a bull market as it revealed almost half of new MRs are controlled by stock-listed companies.
  • StealthGas' $200m swoop
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas has stepped up its fleet expansion efforts with the addition of 11 vessels.
  • Boxship hit by fire
    Crew have tackled a blaze in the hold of a CMA CGM-managed boxship off South Africa.
  • NewLead in reverse split
    NewLead Holdings has unveiled details of its plan to regain Nasdaq compliance via a reverse stock split.
  • WBC takes eco pair
    Western Bulk has built up its eco dry-cargo fleet as it launched an IPO in Oslo today.
  • NOCC buying back
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) is buying back a chunk of its 2015 bond issue two years early.
  • Star Bulk orders five
    Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has returned to China for five more bulkers.
  • Sveaas in $200m IPO
    Christen Sveaas' Western Bulk is looking to raise over $200m from an initial public offering in Oslo.
  • SITC declares final four
    Hong Kong-listed SITC has taken its spending close to the $200m mark with a second big order in the space of two days.
  • South Africa lures ships
    South Africa is set to exempt domestically registered ships from tax in a bid to build its register back up.
  • Ambiente returns
    German operator Ambiente is returning to the cruise sector with a deal for an ex-Classic International Cruises (CIC) vessel.
  • Keppel bags repeat work
    Keppel FELS has won a repeat order from a US investment fund for a pair of jack-up drilling rigs.
  • Bulker bonanza for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won a new order to build up to six VLOCs.
  • Tanker in Turkish clash
    A Turkish tanker has been damaged in a collision with a livestock carrier in the Sea of Marmara.
  • Danaos bins another
    Greek containership owner Danaos has scrapped its seventh vessel of the year, reports say.
  • Cosco wins CMES bulkers
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed an order for up to 12 bulkers at domestic shipyards.
  • Formosa plots lightering
    Formosa Plastics is seeking a vessel to remove fuel from its grounded tanker Formosa Falcon in the Bahamas.
  • MHI builds research ship
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has clinched a deal for a new seabed research ship.
  • Odfjell swoops for four
    Odfjell has logged an order for four gas carriers at China's Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co.
  • MOL and Kansai team up
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Kansai Electric Power has reached a deal to co-own two LNG carriers ordered last year.
  • Antoniou joins AMCI
    Harris Antoniou has been named as the new chief executive of Swiss-based commodities trader AMCI Group.
  • Seaspan adds five more
    Seaspan Corp has returned to China to order a further five 10,000-teu containerships, the company has confirmed.
  • GSI seals Longxue deal
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has formally agreed to buy Longxue Shipyard in a deal worth CNY 956m ($156m).
  • APT wins navy charter
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has secured a lucrative charter from the US military for two of its tankers.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • TIACA seeks end to TSA screening data requirement
    The organization asked TSA Administrator John Pistole to certify that its 100-percent cargo screening program for passenger flights has achieved the threshold mandated by Congress and to remove the reporting requirement for screening data.
  • Washington Notebook: Economists predict more slow growth as government shuts down
  • Ex-Im Bank supports ag aircraft exports to Brazil
  • New Austral Asia Line serves West Coast
    Under the multi-year contract, American Worldwide Agencies will serve as sales agent for AAL's direct port calls to and from Long Beach and Los Angeles; Vancouver and Everett, Wash.; and ports in British Columbia, Korea and China.
  • Drewry: Expect more sailing cancellations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen acquires Australian firm
  • EPA restricts certain carpet imports
  • Georgia ports report higher volumes in August
    The Georgia Ports Authority said it handled 2.5 million tons of cargo in August, 8.5 percent more than in August 2012. Container volume amounted to 280,873 TEU, 3.8 percent more than in August 2012.
  • ABF, Teamsters extend contract negotiations
  • DHL introduces carbon footprint tool
  • Authorities green-light Norbert Dentressangle acquisition
  • SEKO creates omni-channel logistics platform
    The division, called SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics, is aimed at giving customers a single platform for global fulfillment, delivery management, returns solutions, and e-commerce development and design.
  • Emirates launches new services

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • 'Maersk Line continues to face unsustainable market rates'
    Container shipping giant in new bid to drive up rates.
  • Middle East bunker prices show small losses
    Cape Town MGO prices down by $22.50 pmt.
  • Prices soft in European markets
    Congestion in Rotterdam.
  • Crude futures react to US shutdown
    Prices soften, but not significantly.
  • Northwest Passage cuts fuel bill
    Bulker to complete voyage next week.
  • Chinese firm continues ship-buying spree
    By placing orders for 'eco-friendly, fuel-efficient bulkers'.
  • New refinery's straight run product 'placed with Shell'
    Cargo heading for Singapore, say sources.
  • Russian ministry backs development of LNG as marine fuel
    LNG powered engines could cut costs by 15%.
  • Fuel oil storage deal at Danish terminal
    Contract has immediate start for a minimum six-month period.
  • Singapore bunker prices show little movement
    No problems with supplies.
  • Firm considers Mobile for low sulphur bunkering facility
    'This project has the potential to expand our current revenue model beyond the maritime industry.'
  • Bunker tax hike proposed for US domestic sector
    Funds to be used towards the upgrading of inland waterway system.
  • Brightoil posts loss
    Firm's international trading and bunkering operations in the red.
  • Seaspan orders more fuel efficient vessels
    New boxships to be built to company's SAVER design.

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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
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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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