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December 3, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Oz rate US$400/TEU for dry, reefer from January 7
  • Valles Steamship's Koo takes chair at Hong Kong Shipowners Association
  • Transnet halts Ngqura terminal bids without explanation, vows update later
  • Zhejiang port box volume up year on year, but down month to month
  • Xinjiang Korgas checkpoint opens 'green way' for westbound fruit and veg
  • Chengdu and Guangxi Qinzhou port cooperate on railway construction
  • Russia's Transcontainer profit up 5.4pc to US$174.9 million as sales rise
  • Maersk, MCC Transport fete 20 years of co-operation in Cambodia
  • Port operations at Merek, Indonesia, subject to monsoon berthing rules
  • Jodhpur's Max Shipping InterMax acquires Yangtze heavy lift barges
  • Lufthansa Cargo names second 777F 'Jambo Kenya' to accent Africa
  • Royal Australian Air Force receives Boeing Cargo Compartment Trainer
  • Air cargo executives weigh ups and downs of economic conditions ahead

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • APM Terminals' Brasil Terminal Portuário officially opens in Santos
  • Capt. Avinash Batra elected President of Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India
  • CaroTrans adds direct New York to St. Petersburg LCL service
  • ITIC warning for ship managers on unsuitable cargoes
  • OOCL vessels meet Clean Shipping Index verification standards
  • Wan Hai Lines introduces Northeast Asia to Vietnam direct service
  • YML, UASC & CSCL merge TP services for winter season
  • Canadian delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Dabhol LNG terminal gets first cargo in months
  • India to speed up Iranian port project on easing of sanctions
  • JNPT launches CSR projects
  • ...to discuss oil payment mechanism with Iran
  • Agricultural shipments surge, boost overall exports
  • GDP may grow at 5.4 pc in Q2, says Assocham
  • INR rises to near two-week high on heavy dollar selling
  • Permanent licences of 150 tea exporters cancelled for no shipment

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CN plans to invest in rail and wheel flaw detection...
  • TNT Express to axe 400 jobs in Germany
  • Kenya starts construction of new rail line
  • Ethiopian goes to Singapore
  • Geodis Wilson bolsters up industrial projects in Asia
  • Embraer crash in Namibia reawakens safety issue questions
  • Norbert Dentressangle invests in new trailers in UK
  • Switzerland banning alcohol for professional drivers
  • Bolloré wins contract to operate ro-ro terminal in Dakar
  • Ratioform reorganises management
  • Aeroflot posts strong 9 month results
  • JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics
  • Port of Antwerp intensifies collaboration in India

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Wanted to go to West Seattle, stole ferry
  • Damen to build 80 m RO-RO ferry for Canada
  • Castrol to launch next generation cylinder oil
  • Knud E. Hansen gets Ro-Pax contract
  • First order for LNG Hybrid Barge
  • Terntank ships first with Wärtsilä dual fuel two stroke
  • Canada arrests "shipbuilding spy"

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle police officers arrest Victoria Clipper thief
  • FMC schedules summit to cover global regulations
  • Crowley presents scholarships to two Webb Institute students
  • Marcon acts as broker in sale of ISLAND FOX tug
  • NATO counter-piracy vessel rescues crew of stranded dhow

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Prokopiou, Tourkolias and Pappas triumph at Greek Shipping Awards
    Lloyd's List winners include Costamare, StealthGas and Small Cyclades Lines
  • Indian subcontinent breakers pause to draw breath
    Demolition sales slow after a spate of high-priced deals
  • DHT orders two VLCC newbuildings
    Orders placed as market prospects strengthen
  • SinoSure vice-president faces corruption probe
    Beijing crackdown on 'serious, undisciplined, illegal behaviour' continues
  • What's next for China's shipping policy?
    Lloyd's List Special Report: Beijing's new leadership may aid and restructure state-owned shipping
  • Chinese yards make gains in the offshore competitive mix
    The country's builders face stiff competition from Singapore and South Korea
  • Getting the oil to China
    How will shipowners benefit if demand grows more than threefold over the next six years?
  • Two China Shipping units see change of command
    Further shuffling of executives in wake of Li Shaode's departure
  • Israel Corp aims to reduce Zim stake to less than 50%
    All stakeholders asked to contribute to the shipping company's debt for equity plan
  • Manufacturers jostle for position in the LNG-fuelled engine market
    Wärtsilä announces first orders for its two-stroke engines for commercial vessels
  • Maersk will benefit more than its partners from P3, says Macquarie
    Increased average vessel size will shave $1bn off Danish carrier's Asia-Europe costs
  • Zim posts $44m loss as talks with creditors drag on
    Delayed results indicate restructuring still some way off
  • Suezmax sale highlights rising crude tanker values
    Values lifted as freight market improves
  • Rolling on the deep
    Despite a weak year, the future for deepsea ro-ro operators has never looked better
  • Russia presses antitrust charges against box lines
    Formal proceedings start after raids earlier this year on major carriers' offices
  • NSC and CCNI book 9,000 teu boxship at Hanjin Heavy Industries
    Tramp owner and Chile-based carrier exercise an option to boost joint deal
  • Awilco LNG takes a chance on the spot market
    Exclusive interview: Oslo gas carrier pursues a different strategy to its rivals
  • Wisdom Marine to sell handysize newbuildings
    Expanding Taiwan owner plans disposals to cash in on firmer prices
  • Cosco appoints new chief financial officer
    Appointment of Tang Runjiang comes after Feng Jinhua resigned

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • US allows IRISL-tied tanker to be sold
    Sanctions on an Iranian-owned tanker have been lifted so that the vessel can be sold, the US Treasury Department has announced
  • DHT confirms VLCC orders
    DHT Holdings has returned to the newbuild market following its successful private placement, with two VLCC orders and an option for a third
  • Wisdom to sell bulkers
    Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Lines today announced that it intends to sell two bulk carriers for $50M (NT$150M) minimum price
  • Beijing mulls making shipping development a national strategy
    Developing the shipping industry may become a national strategy in 2014, stated an official from Beijing's Ministry of Transport last week
  • CITIC Pacific exports first Australian ore shipment
    Chinese steelmaker CITIC Pacific shipped its first 40,000 tonnes of magnetite iron ore out of the Pilbara on Monday, despite attempts by Australian mining magnate and MP Clive Palmer to shut down operations at the port
  • Zhuhai plans port investment
    Shenzhen-listed Zhuhai Port, a South China port operator, plans to invest 50M yuan ($8M) to set up a shipping unit on China's coastal and river routes
  • GRIs are key to container shipping price fixing investigation
    A decisive factor in the outcome of the European Commission's investigation on possible price fixing in shipping would be whether or not evidence will emerge that container lines have had mutual talks over the levels of general rate increases
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding completes internal restructuring
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced some changes to its subsidiaries today, following an internal re-organisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • MTC Logistics to Expand Reefer Hub at Port of Baltimore
    Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore.Hoffberger Holdings has plans to expand its distribution center at the Port of Baltimore. The facility is operated by Hoffberger's refrigerated warehousing subsidiary MTC Logistics under its transportation division, MLogistics. It is located at the Chesapeake Commerce Center, adjacent to the Seagirt Marine Terminal. F....
  • FMC's P3 Summit With China, EU Set for Dec. 17
    The Federal Maritime Commission will host European Union and Chinese regulatory officials later this month for a summit on the proposed P3 Network alliance involving the world's three largest container lines. Related P3 Network Coverage P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe FMC Keeps 'Open Mind' on P3 P3 Network Takes Shape [Infographic] The...
  • EU Antitrust Probe Challenges Carriers' GRI Announcements
    Container lines currently use a variety of methods to announce general rate increases to the market, but those tactics could become more regulated in the future following the launch of the European Union's antitrust investigation into container lines operating in the Asia-Europe trade. Last week, the European Commission, the EU's executive...
  • State Investment in Infrastructure Seen as Key to ASEAN Growth
    State investment in infrastructure will be critical if Southeast Asia is to realize its full economic potential, according to leading analysts. ASEAN's share of the global economy has risen in recent years, but its average of just 5 percent annual economic growth in the last decade is still "below potential" given...
  • Metro North Train Derailment Delays Freight Shipments
    The derailment of a Metro North commuter train on Dec. 1 in the Bronx, N.Y., could delay freight shipments on the Hudson Line, east of the Hudson River, according to CSX. The suburban New York train derailed yesterday morning about 100 yards north of Metro North's Spuyten Duyvil station, as it was...
  • Zim Swung to Black in Third Quarter
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services returned to the black in the third quarter of 2013, as it closed on a debt restructuring deal with its creditors. The $17 million operating profit was a $46 million improvement on the $29 million loss in the third quarter of 2012, achieved "in spite of difficult...
  • CMA CGM Names Martens as Terminal Link VP
    CMA CGM has named Laurent Martens as vice president of its port terminals management subsidiary Terminal Link, effective today. Martens will report to Farid T. Salem, the French container line's executive officer and Terminal Link president. Martens joined the Direction Départementale de l'Equipement (departmental infrastructure authority) as strategic studies manager and later...
  • IJS Global CEO Sjoerd van Loon wins the inaugural Martin Schröder Award
    Sjoerd van Loon, CEO of logistics company IJS Global has been announced as the first ever winner of the Martin Schröder Award. He received the trophy from the founder of Martinair - after who the trophy is named - at the Dutch National Air Cargo Awards held in Amsterdam on...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints Competence Head for Industrial Projects division in Asia
    Freight Management specialist, Geodis Wilson has announced the appointment of Igor Muñiz as Competence Head for Industrial Projects (IP) in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This strategically important role will significantly enhance Geodis Wilson's IP team in the region, where market growth is marked, and strengthen the Company's offering of...
  • CEVA in Romania wins awards for Best Logistics and Operational Excellence and Win-Win Collaboration
    Bucharest, Romania, 27 November, 2013 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company has been awarded the Win-Win Collaboration and Best Logistics and Operational Excellence awards by ARILOG, a logistics industry body. ARILOG's awards are the most prestigious and largest awards for supply chain industry in Romania. They were...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Gulf Island loses director
    A director with the board of Gulf Island Fabrication has parted ways with the company due to a disagreement over his compensation.
  • FreeSeas in reverse split
    FreeSeas has launched its second reverse stock split this year.
  • Tasneef classes aframax
    A fledgling classification society appears to be making progress in its campaign to penetrate the commercial shipping market.
  • CSCL crowns chairman
    China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) has appointed a new chairman of its board of directors following the departure of long-time incumbent Li Shaode.
  • Vale issues 2014 budget
    Vale caught the attention of the dry-bulk market Monday after releasing its capital expenditure projections for 2014.
  • Iranian tanker cuffed in China
    A suezmax tanker linked to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (Irisl) is facing potential judicial sale after it was arrested in China.
  • Rokke rejuvenating AMSC
    American Shipping Company has revealed plans for a financial overhaul with the aid of Norwegian tycoon Kjell Inge Rokke.
  • Zim debt-swap close
    CEO Rafi Danieli confirms Israel Corp holding will be cut as it nears restructuring deal.
  • Vosco takes aim
    Vietnamese tanker owner Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) is planning a share sale after returning to profit in the third quarter.
  • Great Harvest plots purchase
    Great Harvest Maeta is dipping into the market for new tonnage again after sealing a loan.
  • Tsakos bulker tied up
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading has secured a period deal for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say.
  • SinOceanic suffers again
    Oslo boxship company SinOceanic Shipping has revealed a bigger loss for one of its vessel-owning units.
  • KDM targets expansion
    Ukrainian bulker owner KDM Shipping expects to expand its fleet in the next few months.
  • DHT pens VLCC double
    DHT Holdings has confirmed speculation it is ordering VLCCs after signing a contract for two newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Vroon fixes financing
    Vroon has sealed a new finance deal for Chinese newbuildings with China Export-Import Bank (China Exim Bank).
  • d'Amico in duplicate deal
    d'Amico International Shipping has signed a second period contract for a newbuilding in a week.
  • BWO extends Nigeria deal
    BW Offshore has stretched a charter contract for an FPSO unit in Nigeria.
  • New ro-pax for CS
    Shanghai owner CS Marine is ordering a new Danish-designed ro-pax at Bohai Shipyard in China.
  • IRISL back in court?
    Iranian owner IRISL could be about to take fresh legal action against the European Union (EU) after it reimposed sanctions on the company.
  • Season to be jolly
    Products tanker rates could double by the close of 2013, according to US bank Stifel.
  • Gdansk ready to file?
    The historic Gdansk shipyard in Poland could file for bankruptcy next month after talks with the government failed to come up with a solution to its problems.
  • Wisdom sells two
    Wisdom Marine is cashing in on the recent rise in vessel prices by selling a pair of bulk carrier newbuildings.
  • Sticky start for Hallaig
    The world's first sea-going hybrid ferry broke down on its first day of service in Scotland.
  • Ferry thief in a spin
    A Seattle man who stole a ferry was apprehended because the vessel was going round in circles.
  • Tidewater takes Sanko AHTS
    Sanko has sold its newest anchor handler to US heavyweight Tidewater, brokers say.
  • Simpler for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) group is streamlining its structure through share transfers, mainly to subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding (JNYS).
  • Atlantic plots bond raid
    Atlantic Offshore is lining up a swoop on the Norwegian bond market.
  • "Genuine recovery"
    ICAP has predicted a genuine recovery in VLCC rates in 2014 but this will not necessarily mean a return to profitability for owners.
  • Ramsey calls it quits
    Ramsey Steamship Company is to be wound up after selling its last two general cargoships.
  • Canada arrests "ship spy"
    A Lloyd's Register (LR) employee has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of passing classified information about shipbuilding to China.
  • Russia pursues box lines
    Russian anti-trust investigators say they have "initiated a case" against international container lines following dawn raids in February.
  • Incat wins Japan order
    Incat Tasmania has won a newbuilding contract from Japanese ferry operator Sado Kisen for an 85 metre high-speed ferry.
  • Greek cruiseship hit by fire
    A veteran former Cunard cruiseship has been severely damaged by fire while alongside in the Greek port of Halkis.
  • Zim back in black
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services has reported an operating profit of $17m for the third quarter of 2013.
  • Indo sees robbery surge
    Six ships were attacked by robbers in Indonesian waters in as many days, latest industry intelligence shows.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Amazon invests in drone delivery
    According to Amazon's website, officials expect to have the shipping option in place by 2015, pending rules and regulations regarding the use of commercial drones being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  • ILA opposes P3 Network
    In a letter to the FMC, ILA President Harold Daggett wrote, "Such a drastic consolidation of capacity naturally leads to questions as to the long-term impact of such an agreement upon the industry as a whole."
  • Zim says 'no deterioration' in performance
    During the third quarter, Zim, the Israel-based container shipping company, had a net loss of $44 million, down from a $97 million loss in the second quarter of this year. A year earlier, the company banked a $16 million profit.
  • UP commences cross-border intermodal service
  • MTC Logistics expands in Baltimore
  • European, Asian shipper groups increase cooperation
    The European Shippers' Council and the Asian Shippers' Meeting said they have "agreed to take their cooperation to the next level," according to a statement after a meeting last week in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
  • Shipper groups express concerns about P3
  • C.R. England adds trailer device to improve aerodynamics
  • Cargolux adds African routing
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Dual fuel operations will impact lubricant requirements
    Wartsila confirms switching from HFO to LNG will mean using different cylinder oils.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Prices firming in Suez.
  • LS avails tight in Rotterdam
    Market sources 'unsure when the situation will improve.'
  • Market has moved 'decisively in favour' of high BN lubes
    Castrol says new lube ensures 'safe, fuel efficient engine operation in the slow steaming era.'
  • Shipowners warn against regional CO2 regulations
    'We are a global industry requiring global rules. Otherwise we have chaos.'
  • IFO prices weaken across Asia
    Meanwhile, MGO prices were mostly strengthening.
  • First orders for low pressure, 2-stroke, dual-fuel engine
    Order represents 'a historic landmark in the process towards general acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel.'
  • Bunker barge stopped from entering Indian port
    Vessel allegedly carrying stolen bunkers.
  • Latest dividend from WFS
    Cash dividend same as last quarterly offering.
  • Bunker trading volumes down in Singapore
    'There is no market for trading big volumes', trader says.
  • BIMCO ready to bang drum for revised bunker contract
    New version of standard bunker contract to get 'strong global marketing effort'.

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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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