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BRIEFS
April 4, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong dock strike prompts diversions, 60-hour berthing delays
  • Monika Ribar departs as Panalpina CEO, ex-K+N director to take helm
  • Cost-cutting and innovation way back to profit: MOL president Muto
  • Asia-North Europe trade wrestles with supply and demand imbalance
  • Guangdong province trade cargo increases 2.2pc to 56 million tonnes
  • Beijing studies new taxation and subsidy scheme for its sea freight sector
  • Costamare takes delivery of 8,827-TEU MSC Athens, first of 10 on order
  • Indonesian manufacturing up in March, continuing 10 months of growth
  • Xiamen Port, Shanghai Shipping Exchange start cross-strait box index
  • Kunming-Bangkok bridge over Mekong to allow smoother traffic flow
  • US truckers cut back on diesel cost by deploying small changes
  • China's February air cargo falls 22pc because of late Chinese New Year
  • Chongqing's air freight volume and reach grows for four straight years
  • China's air freight up 3.6pc in 2012, led by Greater China volumes

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • CMA CGM announces new dry port in Baghdad
  • CSAV Chairman Guillermo Luksic is no more
  • DB Schenker in India acknowledged as Warehouse Service Provider of the Year
  • Panamax rates end longest rally since 2003
  • Unreported acts of piracy distort overall figures, says maritime security expert
  • AEPC demands ban on cotton yarn exports
  • Coffee exports fall by 10.3 pc in 2012-13
  • Govt extends duty-free imports of pulses to next March
  • Illegal imports of arecanut through Bangladesh to be curbed: Sharma
  • India loses chance to become major wheat exporter: Experts
  • Mumbai Port handles all-time high 58.04 mt in 2012-13
  • Paradip Port throughput rises 4.24 pc in 2012-13
  • Railways enters select 1-bn t club
  • Rlys may reduce rates for automobile freight train operators
  • Govt increases tariff value of gold to $ 521/10 gm

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Quikjet changing aircraft
  • Geodis BM handles logistics flows for Heineken
  • U-Freight on the move in Xiamen
  • Asstra certified in accordance with the ISO 14001:2004
  • TAM reduces Sao Paulo-JFK operations
  • German shipowners to rescue troubled ships
  • MSC to sell part of TIL
  • 2012 a milestone for PSA
  • Atlas Air takes delivery of eighth B747-8F
  • Multilateral rail agreement signed in Paris
  • IRU promoting Eurasian road transport dialogue
  • Renault Trucks maintains market share

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • KVH boosts mini-VSAT broadband Brazil and Africa coverage
  • Brazil's pre-salt brings big orders to GE Power Conversion
  • Navios Acquisition buys five MR2 product tankers
  • Europe's North Range ports set for meager box growth
  • Tanker freed following bridge allision

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • Environmental consulting firm selected for proposed coal export terminal EIS
  • TSA member carriers eye cargo volume gains
  • Crowley liner/logistics group earns Toyota award of excellence
  • Port of Coos Bay cancels bulk facility talks with Metro Ports
  • BNSF reports to customers on 2012 emissions reductions

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • How to set up a UK shipping operation
    As rules change, the tax position depends on individual circumstances
  • Transpacific box lines launch final rates push
    Critical time for carriers as annual contracts are renewed
  • UASC launches US west coast calls
    Tie-up with China Shipping Container Lines starts in May
  • MSC brings some welcome cheer
    A night to remember after a winter to forget
  • Solid ocean freight performance boosts Ceva revenues
    But southern Europe's economic woes take toll on earnings
  • Maritime Labour Convention leaves abandoned seafarers high and dry
    Crew remain unprotected as ILO delays debate to 2014
  • Alpha Gas hires Bernhard Schulte for LNG debut
    But Alpha not behind Samco VLCC purchase, as Angelicoussis emerges as buyer
  • Even one is too many
    Drastic changes to the maritime labour convention might be necessary to ensure seafarers are adequately protected
  • Korea Development Bank tipped to rescue STX units
    Group struggles to restructure its debts and to sell Pan Ocean stake
  • Navios Acquisition makes $144m grab for five tankers
    Swoop for handful of MR2s comes a few weeks after successful fund-raisers
  • BIMCO backs international guidance on rules for use of force
    But 100 Series RUF gives no indemnity or immunity against civil or criminal liability
  • ITF slams HIT for strike injunction
    ITF slams Hong Kong terminal injunction
  • Ten ships join Middle East VLCC glut over easter
    Too many eggs in one basket spells tonnage oversupply
  • Korea Line avoids delisting after debt-to-equity swaps
    Troubled dry bulk operator completes new restructuring drive
  • Armed team foils pirate attack off Somalia
    But separate incident in the Bay of Bengal claims at least 20 lives
  • Standard & Poor's predicts more big-name defaults
    Asset values and credit quality will be squeezed, ratings agency warns
  • Three German owners launch workout platform
    Frachtschiff-Kontor project backed by Rickmers, Schuldt and Laeisz
  • Beijing rolls out three-year shipbuilding boost
    EXCLUSIVE: More aggressive support for export sellers and buyer credit for eco-ship newbuildings and offshore orders
  • Intra-Europe box traffic will grow 8%
    Direct calls to Baltic threaten established hubs' market share
  • Germany at the crossroads
    The time for strategic choices is now
  • Rongsheng seeks record orders this year, says Chen
    EXCLUSIVE: But will private shipyard tap Fredriksen Group's buying spree?
  • Panalpina chief executive steps down
    Ulber succeeds Ribar from June
  • North Europe ports face stagnant volume growth
    Global Port Tracker blames nervous consumers for poor volume outlook
  • Landmark appeal dismisses Sovcomflot fraud claims
    Dmitry Skarga cleared after seven and a half year battle
  • Shipowner's appeal allowed in overage dispute
    Court of Appeal rejects arguments by BP and original trial judge
  • BLT receives stay against US litigation
    Stateside respite comes as Singapore exchange extends trading stoppage to April 30

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • Jiangsu Hantong wins Dolphin 64 trio
    CHINESE Shipyard Jiangsu Hantong Shipbuilding has won a contract for three dolphin 64 bulk carriers plus two options from an undisclosed Japanese owner
  • Frontline forecasts financing need
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, expects to need additional financing to cover its newbuilding obligations in the next 12 months, the company said in its annual report that was published today
  • S&P sounds alarm
    CREDIT ratings agency Standard & Poor's published a grim outlook on shipping rates today and predicted that more failures are imminent
  • Finnish minister concerned over state of STX Group
    A FINNISH government minister says financial problems at the South Korean STX Business Group, which owns two yards in Finland, are a source of concern, but are not unexpected
  • DHT sells OSG claims
    NYSE-listed DHT Holdings has opted to offload its OSG bankruptcy claims to Citigroup, according to a new filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission
  • Taiwanese carriers posted profits in 2012
    TAIWANESE carriers Wan Hai Lines and U-Ming Marine Transport have both reported profits for 2012
  • SITC places order at Taiwan's CSBC
    CHINA'S mainland container shipper SITC International placed an order for eight 1,800teu box ships costing $23M each at Taiwan's China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) yesterday, according to Xinhua News Agency
  • Drybulk congestion eases
    AUSTRALIAN iron ore ports have 48 vessels queuing for access, down from 50 last week, but waiting time rose from 7.2 to 7.9 days
  • Saudi Aramco cuts LPG prices again
    SAUDI ARAMCO has slashed LPG contract prices for a fifth consecutive month
  • China box exports rebounded in Jan-Feb
    CHINA's container exports rebounded 16% year on year to $1.1Bn in the first two months of this year, according to customs data
  • VLCC owners and charterers should co-operate
    VLCC owners and charterers should co-operate to achieve mutual benefits, amid the oversupplied demand and slow growth in oil demand, said tanker broker McQuilling Services
  • Fred Olsen Energy in $88M contract extension
    FRED Olsen Energy, the listed drill ship and rig operator in the Fred. Olsen group of companies, says it has won an extension to a drilling contract worth $88M
  • Singapore extends BLT's protection
    THE Singapore courts have extended protection of PT Berlian Laju Tanker subsidiaries to 25 June

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain to Build Japan Logistics Center
    Rendering of DHL's new Sagamihara Logistics Center.DHL's supply chain division in Japan will start construction work this month for its new Sagamihara Logistics Center in Sagamihara City in the Kanagawa Prefecture. Around 5 billion yen (about US$50 million) will be invested in the development over the next 10 years. The 44,000...
  • Intermodal Service Links Cochin Terminal, Bangalore
    State-owned Container Corporation of India has launched a regular intermodal rail service between the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at Cochin Port and Bangalore, a southern hinterland destination, following an appeal by terminal operator DP World. The request followed Zim Integrated Shipping Services making Cochin as a first port of call...
  • Tokyo Container Trade Hit Record High in 2012
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 2.2 percent in 2012 from a year earlier to a record high of 4.235 million 20-foot-equivalent units, according to preliminary figures released by the Tokyo metropolitan government. In 2012, the Port of Tokyo, Japan's largest container port, exported...
  • Brian Conrad: Efficiency Goal of TSA-WTSA Merger
    Brian Conrad, executive administrator of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, explains why the TSA is being expanded to include the westbound trans-Pacific market. The change is set to take effect April 14, Conrad said in Newport, R.I., at the annual trade and transportation conference of the Coalition of New England Companies...
  • ITF Condemns Injunction Against Striking Hong Kong Dockers
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has condemned the temporary injunction that dismisses striking dock workers from Kwai Tsing Container Terminals in the Port of Hong Kong, claiming it is a violation of global standards. The ITF Hong Kong Dockers Coordinating Committee - comprising the Hong Kong Storehouses, Transportation and Logistics Staff Association;...
  • Report: Ship Operators' Liquidity 'Critical' for Survival
    Ship operators worldwide face "significant" refinancing and default risks, driven by tight bank funding, industry overcapacity, depressed trading conditions, high operating costs and declining ship charter rates, according to a report by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, "Global Ship Operators Scramble for Liquidity to Stay Afloat." The report found that ship...
  • 'Meager' Growth Expected for North European Ports' Container Volume
    Hackett Associates and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics' latest Global Port Tracker study predicts that container handling in Europe's North Range ports will increase a "meager" 1 percent in 2013, reaching a volume of 40.1 million 20-foot-equivalent units. Furthermore, imports of laden containers in North Europe have been gradually declining...
  • IAG Cargo to Relaunch Operations in Sri Lanka
    Colombo, Sri Lanka.IAG Cargo will offer a full range of cargo services on its new passenger flights out of Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting April 15. The new route, which includes a stopover in the Maldives, will be operated three times per week using a Boeing 777 aircraft. Sri Lanka is an important...
  • MSC to Launch Asia-South America Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will launch its own service between Asia and South America's east coast as a result of the termination of a slot charter agreement with CSAV. The port rotation of the new Ipanema service will be as follows: Shanghai, Ningbo, Chiwan and Yantian in China; Singapore; Santos, Brazil; Buenos...
  • U.S. Lines to Increase Asia-North America Rates
    U.S. Lines will increase rates for shipments from Asia to the U.S. West Coast, East Coast and Gulf Coast, as well as Canada's west coast, starting May 1: From Asia to the U.S. West Coast and Canada's west coast, the hike will be $640 per 20-foot container, $800 per 40-foot container,...
  • US Toy Imports Wind Down in Fourth Quarter 2012
    Containers of toys imported through U.S. ports showed a slight decline in the fourth quarter of 2012, the first year-over-year decline since the first quarter of 2012. Imports edged down 1.5 percent to 160,203 20-foot-equivalent units from 162,710 TEUs in the fourth quarter of 2011. US Toy Imports Full-size image Imports showed mixed...
  • Golden State Foods Acquires McDonald's Distribution Center
    Golden State Foods has acquired a McDonald's distribution center in Lebanon, Ill., from Gateway Distribution. The facility serves more than 350 McDonald's restaurants in five states, including Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky and Indiana. "We are looking forward to combining the long-standing traditions established by Gateway with GSF's, and continuing our strong partnership...
  • Geodis Wilson Names Jimeno as Managing Director for Colombia
    Santiago Jimeno, Geodis Wilson's new managing director of Colombia.Geodis Wilson has appointed Santiago Jimeno as managing director of Colombia, effective immediately. Jimeno will be responsible for all Geodis Wilson operations in the country, reporting directly to John Gallahan, regional vice president of the Americas. Jimeno is replacing Leif Voelcker, who has...
  • Norfolk Southern Names Schnautz Assistant VP of Research, Technology
    Tom W. Schnautz, Norfolk Southern's new assistant vice president of research and advanced technology.Norfolk Southern has appointed Tom W. Schnautz assistant vice president of research and advanced technology. He takes on some of the responsibilities of Gerhard Thelen, who retired on March 31 as vice president of operations planning and support. Schnautz...
  • TSA Lines See Pickup in Trans-Pacific Cargo Volume
    A combination of market indicators and forward bookings are pointing toward the early stages of an upswing in cargo volume on trans-Pacific trade routes, justifying the latest round of rate increases that took effect on April 1, according to the members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The carriers say that increasing demand...
  • Economic Pressures Squeeze CEVA's Earnings
    CEVA Group's revenue in 2012 was €7.2 billion (about US$9.3 billion), rising 4.8 percent from $8.9 billion in 2011, according to the supply chain management company's preliminary unaudited data. However, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in both freight management and contract logistics were adversely impacted by economic conditions,...
  • Buyer May Be the Real Winner in MSC Terminal Deal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s sale of a 35 percent stake in its port operating arm Terminal Investments for just over $1.9 billion was good business for the Aponte family that owns the world's second-largest ocean carrier. But it could turn out to be an even better deal for the purchaser, Global Infrastructure...
  • First Quarter 2013: Winners and Losers
    There's been no shortage of market-defining action in the first three months of 2013. The rapid run-up in global stocks defies the plodding pace of economic growth, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Washington politicos beat back the initial threat posed by the fiscal cliff, but that story continues to...
  • Cosco to Hike Asia-Canada Rates in May
    Cosco will raise rates for all shipments on its eastbound trade from the Far East and Indian subcontinent to Canada, beginning May 1: For all Vancouver or Prince Rupret local and door dry cargo, the hike will be $640 per 20-foot container, $800 per 40-foot container, $900 per 40-foot high-cube container...
  • Pacer Names Krehbiel Intermodal Sales, Marketing EVP
    Pacer International has appointed Julie A. Krehbiel executive vice president of sales and marketing for intermodal, effective April 8. Krehbiel spent 23 years with Union Pacific Railroad in business development and marketing positions of increasing responsibility, which included service as president of distribution services and vice president and general manager of...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • Strike enters day seven
    Evergreen Marine of Taiwan and other leading carriers have been forced to revise sailings in response to a strike that has crippled Hong Kong's container port for nearly a week.
  • Exmar LPG seals loan
    Nordea appears to have put the finishing touches on a $355m loan facility to Exmar LPG, a joint venture between Teekay Corp and Exmar.
  • Aframax raid continues
    Hellenic Tankers of Greece appears to have firmed up the acquisition of another aframax tanker with ties to BP Shipping.
  • UASC and CSCL deepen ties
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) are furthering their union by teaming up on three Transpacific services.
  • Zodiac sheds cape
    Zodiac Maritime has thrown its second capesize bulker on the scrap heap in a matter of weeks.
  • Others may fall
    A recovery widely expected in shipping markets next year may not come soon enough to prevent more big names from going to the wall, according to Standard & Poor's.
  • Scorpio's secret is out
    Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Scorpio Tankers with a neutral rating on the stock.
  • Frangou buys five MR2s
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has splashed out over $140m on a quintet of MR2 product tankers.
  • Eagle spots takeoff
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has backed a recovery in the dry-cargo market to take hold within the next year.
  • SBM outlines fundraiser
    FPSO specialist SBM Offshore has laid out the terms of a new fundraiser to help pay for the settlement of a dispute.
  • Strike two for STX Offshore
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding was stung again today on the Seoul Stock Exchange after revealing plans for a voluntary debt restructuring.
  • Prosafe sees more in Mexico
    Norwegian flotel owner Prosafe has penned fresh charter for one of its accommodation rigs and extended another.
  • DNB downs Awilco LNG
    Concerns over reduced cash flow have led DNB Markets to downgrade Awilco LNG.
  • BLT's three tier fight
    Embattled Indonesian owner Berlian Laju Tanker claims it is making "significant progress" in its battle to keep the lights on.
  • FOE stretches Borgland
    Fred Olsen Energy has stretched an existing charter contract for a semi-submersible drilling rig with a North Sea-based operator.
  • Evergreen eyes India
    Evergreen Line is extending its service network in the Indian Ocean in a tie-up with United Africa Feeder Line (UAFL).
  • DHT ditches OSG claim
    DHT Holdings has walked away from a battle with Overseas Shipholding Group over two axed charters after selling its exposure to Citigroup.
  • PCTC rates under strain
    Lower exports from Asian car manufacturers are having a negative effect on charter rates for PCTCs, says RS Platou Markets.
  • ASL fights back
    ASL Marine has challenged an allegation from Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) that it "wrongfully arrested" one of its LPG carriers.
  • ORIG gets safety warning
    Ocean Rig has been pulled up by Norway's safety agency over deficiencies on one of its semi-submersibles.
  • Green buys CKN stock
    New Clarkson chairman Philip Green has wasted little time buying stock in the world's largest shipbroker.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • TSA, WTSA merger takes effect April 14
    Brian Conrad, TSA executive director, doesn't expect the westbound transpacifc trade in terms of rates and volumes to change significantly because of the merger. The market "is still going to be driven by basic market fundamentals," he said.
  • Ribar to step down as Panalpina's CEO
    Peter Ulber will become the new chief executive officer of Panalpina June 1, replacing Monika Ribar, who will focus on non-executive managerial roles, according to the Swiss freight forwarder.
  • OOCL stops chassis provision in Houston, Savannah
  • Strike at Hong Kong terminal stretches into second week
  • Evergreen reports $4.3 million profit for 2012
  • Maersk raising Europe export rates to Asia
  • Revenue-earning rail fleet up 1%
  • Canadian trucker turns to natural gas
  • Freight payment vendor Trendset rocked by embezzlement case
    The freight payment and audit services provider Trendset has alerted its clients to an internal fraud and embezzlement issue which could affect payments the provider was supposed to make on behalf of its shipper customers to their transportation carriers.
  • CBP uses budget reprieve to restore hours for border personnel
    The agency has begun authorizing overtime again for officers in the field and is postponing plans to furlough employees after last week's enactment of a six-month budget for the remainder of fiscal year 2013.
  • Winkowski takes lead of CBP
    Thomas Winkowski is now listed as the acting commissioner - technically the "deputy commissioner performing the duties of the commissioner" - and Kevin McAleenan is the acting deputy commissioner.
  • EPA halts certain Chinese motorcycle, ATV imports
  • Expanded forwarder IT system unveiled
  • U.S. to increase cattle, poultry and pear exports
  • DHL to build $50 million hub in Tokyo
  • IAG returns to Sri Lanka
  • USDA program to boost egg product exports
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • Executive moves
  • Trade Tech hosts Japan Customs advanced filing seminars

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2013
  • IFO prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Good demand and ample avails in Middle East hub.
  • Bunker prices in North West Europe respond to falling crude
    Rotterdam: Players report tight avails.
  • EGCSA questions benefits of switch to distillates
    Claims scrubbers provide better protection against harmful particulates, including black carbon.
  • Credit ratings agency warns of more defaults to come
    'We think further shipping company defaults are likely over the next few quarters,' says S&P analyst.
  • Sulphur regulation compliance focus at IBC 34
    Conference to be held in Gothenburg this month will look at the costs and confusion surrounding compliance with sulphur regulations.
  • Strike brings bunker scheduling problems
    Hong Kong container terminal sees berthing times climb to 60 hours.
  • Cyprus oil terminal 'could be expanded to include bunkers'
    International terminal operator says its confidence in the Cyprus economy is 'as strong as ever'.
  • Indian port expresses interest in providing bunkering facilities
    Port also hopes to provide shipbuilding and repair facilities in the future.
  • Bunker prices fall in key Asian ports
    Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel lowered $4 to average at $639 pmt.
  • PSA profits rise 10.7% 'amidst challenging conditions'
    High bunker prices cited as one of the factors creating 'an ominous and confidence-dampening environment'.
  • US led surge in 'Bunker Alerts' for 2012
    Fuels in the US behind a third of DNVPS' alerts issued globally in 2012, with most occurring after ECA took effect.
  • Head of Analytics at Brightoil resigns
    Tay Guan Leng left the firm early last week.
  • GAC enters contract to serve Bibby Offshore
    GAC will provide Bibby Offshore with a range of complementary ship agency services, including bunker supplies.
  • BLT's restructuring plan sanctioned by Jakarta courts
    Plan had earlier been approved by BLT's creditors.
  • Tanzania authorities under flowmeter investigation
    Authorities to be investigated include the country's port and revenue authorities, says Public Accounts Committee chairman.
  • Ocean Intelligence to tackle Kinabalu for charity
    Model of coastal tanker to be auctioned as part of efforts to raise $9,000 for charity.
  • Researcher mulls future of electric vessels
    Willcox believes electric propulsion is gaining popularity.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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