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June 4, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line joins INTTRA network's multi-carrier e-commerce platform
  • Panama Canal tests just-in-time ship arrivals to cut waits at anchor
  • Environmentalists paid US$30 million for jobs if they drop dredging suit
  • China's April logistics demand slips as cargo volume declines 3.8pc
  • BIMCO's new president says environmentalism leads to needless costs
  • Turkish Container Terminal enlarges, deploys 7-box high empty stacker
  • Restructuring of Virginia Ports underway to enhance competitiveness
  • Big US firms back higher truck weights, but smaller truckers oppose them
  • Asian carriers appeal to FMC over US$4.95/TEU charge levied by PANYNJ
  • Quintiq claims to have set world records for efficient truck routing
  • EU expects IATA make aircraft carbon emission offer at Cape Town AGM
  • Civil aviation minister expects to narrow EgpytAir loss 57pc this year
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo deploys Descartes cloud-based air messaging

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • CMA CGM rebounds to post $ 102 m net profit in first quarter
  • Hapag-Lloyds new service to connect Italy, Turkey & Egypt
  • Jebel Ali port meets UN security standards
  • New facilities welcome incoming class to NYK-TDG Maritime Academy
  • NHD Forwarders upgrades to Softlinks Logi-Sys to offer customers more value & better service experience
  • Shipping lines increasingly avoiding Iranian ports
  • TSA member lines to levy general rate increase from July 1
  • UK tax tribunal rules that security deposit interest is ring-fenced under tonnage tax
  • VLCC charter rates increase by 8.9 pc to new peak
  • Yang Ming Line announces CAT service
  • Engg exports continue to decline in April
  • Gold imports to hit 400-t mark in June
  • Indo-Iranian trade set to grow
  • Fieo mulls opening export trade centres in Gujarat
  • India to grow at 5.3 pc in 2013: OECD
  • INR declines sharply against dollar
  • INR ends week at 11-month low of 56.50
  • The online advantage

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LGI Logistics Group scoops up ITG
  • Port of Long Beach honours shipping lines
  • CMA CGM - profitability improves
  • Technical director quits AAE
  • Bertschi, Hoyer and De Rijke set up independent 4PL firm...
  • Karl Dischinger to be new 24plus partner
  • Eurotunnel launches Etica to boost intermodal railfreight
  • Celadon Trucking aquires Hyndman Transport in Canada
  • EU provides funding for LNG network development
  • G6 transfers to Port Said
  • Germany's inland shipping associations merge
  • Proflight Zambia goes international
  • Russia's rolling stock production increases
  • Why not name a plane for Lufthansa Cargo?
  • Air Cargo Europe trade show opens in Munich

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • Island Offshore christens Island Crown
  • Gulf Craft delivers high speed catamaran crew boat
  • Canada picks off the shelf design for Joint Support Ships
  • Huntington Ingalls makes VP appointment
  • Keppel FELS delivers first Super A class jack-up
  • Tanker and tug collide in Houston Ship Channel
  • Senesco launches large floating dry dock
  • Dual fuel fast RO/RO starts sea trials
  • BAE San Diego gets $8.9 million contract mod
  • GulfMark Offshore appoints EVP & CFO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • Delta flights to Tokyo-Haneda begin from Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets order for LNG vessels
  • NYK vessel rescues five stranded fishermen
  • Vigor teams with community college to create industrial training center
  • Crowley Maritime expanding Puerto Rico service menu

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • Nor-Shipping 2013: A tangle of politics and small print
    Moves to agree international environmental regulations are proving to be a minefield
  • Not waving but drowning
    Green rules and regulations threaten shipowners with a tsunami of new costs
  • Friction-stir welding could revolutionise vessel construction
    New technology could weld different steel grades together effortlessly and improve accuracy, quality and automation
  • MOL sells three more VLCCs
    Secondhand tankers change hands at low prices
  • Box rate blame game
    Customers and carriers are responsible for roller coaster pricing in the container trades
  • Sliding Indian rupee ends bull run for south Asia demolition
    Scrap prices soften as summer monsoon season looms
  • Atlantic VLGC shortage spurs market spike
    Carriers ballast from Middle East to meet rising LPG volumes out of Houston
  • Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC are best positioned for transpacific rates war
    Larger vessel sizes yield economies of scale, says Drewry
  • Maersk joins aggressive Asia-Europe rate-recovery fight
    Danish line follows others seeking an increase of around $1,000 per teu
  • SCI fails to return to profit despite stronger container performance
    Indian carrier could lose its status after poor bulk performance
  • Analysis: Why it pays to know your NOx from your SOx
    Some eco-systems are tried and tested, others are new and unproven
  • Nor-Shipping 2013: Fortune favours the fence-sitter
    Will owners who hold out have the last laugh when it comes to fitting eco technology?
  • Storms, fog and silver linings
    Changing environmental regulations raise questions and confuse owners
  • Nor-Shipping 2013: Outlook, changeable
    But come rain or shine, the Nor-Shipping party will continue
  • Nor-Shipping 2013: Norway to fuel debate on unmanned ships
    A key project on automation has attracted support despite shipping's reluctance to adopt new ideas

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • MSC drives post-Panamax fixing spree
    MSC, the world's second-largest box line, has swept the spot market for very large container charter vessels by taking on five 7,500teu ships
  • Breaking prices weaken
    BREAKING prices are weakening as the monsoon season gets under way in southern Asia, while China's steel market remains soft
  • SinOceanic makes two financial moves
    NORWAY'S SinOceanic Shipping said it has entered in a sale and leaseback deal with Grand Indus Shipping of Hong Kong
  • MOL offloads 3 VLCCs
    MITSUI OSK Lines has sold three VLCCs in its continuing push to work towards restoring profitability by offloading tonnage
  • Safe Bulkers selling perpetual preferred
    NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers today confirmed plans for an offering of perpetual preferred shares, as the popularity of this 'hybrid' security continues to grow
  • Bharati's losses widen
    BHARTI Shipyard has reported 1.19Bn ($21.7M) in 1Q13 net losses, more than three times the 365M rupees lost over January-March 2012
  • UK cocaine cargo seized
    COCAINE and cannabis worth about £2M ($3.04M) on British streets have been seized at Immingham's port, according to the UK Border Force
  • Infusion urged for STX O&S
    KOREA Development Bank officials told Fairplay a cash infusion is needed to ease the debt repayment squeeze at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, which also told the Korea Exchange today it is still reviewing the sale of STX France and STX Finland
  • Changhang Phoenix delays charter hires
    SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix said it has delayed charter hire payments for four chartered-in bulkers due to stressed finance
  • Iran's LPG heads east
    IRANIAN LPG is heading to China and South Korea, according to vessel-tracking data
  • Seoul's nuclear crunch to boost LNG
    SOUTH Korea seems likely to need more spot LNG imports because it has suspended 10 of its 23 nuclear reactors, DNB Markets has warned
  • Wilhelmsen issues 700M kroner in senior bonds
    NORWAY's Wilh Wilhelmsen said it has completed the issuance of 700M kroner ($120M) in five-year senior unsecured bonds, with maturity in June 2018
  • G6's Med withdrawal raises rates
    THE G6 Alliance's decision to withdraw some capacity from Asia/Mediterranean routes has raised rates on the lane, bucking the down trend for other long-haul rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • US Customs Opens Final Three Centers to Expedite Imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened its final three Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Miami, San Francisco and Atlanta. The Miami center specializes in agriculture and prepared products expertise; the San Francisco facility provides experts on apparel, footwear and textiles; and the Atlanta center concentrates on consumer products and...
  • HSBC China PMI Hit 49.2 in May, Worst Since October
    China's factory activity deteriorated for the first time in seven months in May as both domestic and external demand softened, a private survey showed, adding to concerns that the world's second-largest economy is losing momentum. The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May slipped to 49.2, the lowest level since October...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Schedules Asia-North America Rate Hike for July 1
    Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for dry, refrigerated, flat rack and open top containers on its trade from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, effective July 1. The hike will be $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube container and $506 per 45-foot container. Trans-Pacific rates...
  • Crowley Launches Puerto Rico-Central America Service
    Crowley Maritime's Caribbean logistics group is now offering weekly less-than-containerload services to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and several Central American countries. The new service, which uses Crowley vessels, moves freight from San Juan on Fridays to San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Pedro Sula...
  • OOCL to Hike Trans-Atlantic Rates on July 1
    OOCL will boost rates on its trans-Atlantic trade, beginning July 1. The increase will be $150 per 20-foot container and $250 per 40-foot and 45-foot container for westbound dry cargo from Europe to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. CMA CGM has also planned North Europe-to-North America and Europe-to-U.S. rate hikes to take...
  • High Sulfur Bunker Fuel Sees Lowest Price of May
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for high sulfur bunker fuel slipped to $584.75 per metric ton in the week of May 31, the lowest rate for this fuel type in the month of May, according to daily Bunkervision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services...
  • Kalmar to Deliver Two Straddle Carriers to Port Otago
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order to deliver two diesel electric straddle carriers to Port Otago, a container-handling operator in New Zealand. The ESC 450W straddle carriers, with a capacity of 50 metric tons and stacking capability of 1-over-3, are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year. "This...
  • July Deadline Set for Dumping, Subsidy Claims by US Producers
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a notice in the Federal Register stating that any domestic producer entitled to file a claim under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 needs to file a claim no later than July 30, 2013. The purpose of this law is to...
  • US Scrap Exports to China Losing Their Luster?
    U.S. scrap exports market shares-China vs. rest of the world Full-size image U.S. containerized exports of scrap metals, plastics and paper to China have increased at a remarkable pace over the last 20 years. Between 1992 and 2012, scrap exports to China increased at a compound annual growth rate of 20.2 percent,...
  • US Imports by Rail From Canada Reach March High
    Cross-border imports by rail from Canada into the United States jumped to their highest value in March since the JOC began collecting data in January 2009, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This followed a decline in February, which was the first in nine months. U.S. cross-border...
  • US Rail Imports from Mexico Grow
    Imports by rail into the U.S. from Mexico jumped 21.7 percent year-over-year in March 2013, according to data obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Rail exports as well as both directions of truck traffic experienced declines. U.S. cross-border imports from Mexico Full-size image Imports by rail reached $3.84 billion this March...
  • Peruvian Terminal Adds Container Cranes
    Liebherr to deliver one STS crane and two RTG cranes to Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos.Liebherr Container Cranes has received an order from Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos in Paita, Peru, for the delivery of one super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore crane and two rubber-tire gantry cranes. They are scheduled for delivery by the end of this...
  • Truck Market Share in US Cross-Border Trade Shrinks
    The share of U.S. traffic with North American Free Trade Agreement partners Mexico and Canada via truck was down in March 2013, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Truck traffic fell 1 percentage point from 79.4 percent in February to 78.4 percent of the $73.15 billion in trade...
  • Mandatory Switching Proposal for Class I Railroads Draws Fire
    The National Industrial Transportation League has proposed a change to rules governing U.S. railroad that, if promulgated by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, would establish new standards by which shippers who are served by a single Class I carrier could qualify for competitive switching of their freight to a second...
  • Coregistics Acquires Cano Packaging
    Coregistics, a packaging supply chain services company, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Cano Packaging, a Chicago-area company specializing in primary contract packaging services for food and confectionary manufacturers. The combination of the two companies establishes a Coregistics presence in Chicago and increases the company's ability to support its...
  • Jaxport Channel Deepening to Cost $733 Million
    The Port of Jacksonville's channel-deepening project will cost $733 million, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers analysis. The federal government would pay about $349 million of that, and the remaining $383 million would be paid by local sources. The project will deepen the Florida port's channel to 47 feet...
  • Port Klaipeda Completes Dredging Project
    The Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania has completed the dredging of its channel after one year of work. The dredging and widening of Klaipeda State Seaport Navigation Channel was implemented by Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors. Following the contract agreement, the Dutch company dredged 4.432 million cubic meters (about 156.5...
  • Will DOT Sway the Debate on Truck Size and Weight?
    An ongoing Department of Transportation study on the ramifications of allowing heavier and bigger trucks won't likely end the decades-long debate over the issue, but it could provide Congress with a more definitive roadmap. The DOT is studying the impact larger and heaver trucks could have on highway safety, pavement and...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • Caribbean shines
    The Caribbean aframax market is experiencing strong spot rates that could continue into this week, said tanker brokerage Charles Weber.
  • MSC bags quintet
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has inked charters for five post-panamax boxships on charters for up to a year or more.
  • Fesco falters
    Russian boxship company Fesco has posted a lower first quarter profit after selling nearly half its fleet.
  • Safe sells to buy
    New York-listed Safe Bulkers is lining up two share sales to raise money for ship purchases.
  • Tallink pockets $150m
    Loss-making Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has moved to raise funds on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • Bellzone ditches bulker
    London-listed mining company Bellzone has confirmed the sale of a panamax bulker after lowering production targets at a West African project.
  • Rieber stretches debt
    Norwegian owner GC Rieber Shipping has extended NOK 250m ($42.6m) of debt until November 2015.
  • TTA makes its move
    Ship-hungry Thai Thoresen Agencies (TTA) has been linked to the purchase of a modern supramax in Japan.
  • WW seals bond raid
    Wilh Wilhelmsen has wrapped up a big fundraiser in Norway today.
  • JMU linked to EAS deal
    Japan Marine United (JMU) is reportedly eyeing a big stake in Brazilian tanker builder Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS).
  • Krey in heavylift push
    Krey Schiffahrts has emerged as the German name behind an order for four heavylift vessels in China.
  • Yanase buys Samho
    Korean ship equipment group Yanase has bought bankrupt Samho Shipbuilding at the fourth time of asking.
  • Greek tanker pranged
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) is investigating a collision between a Greek tanker and a tug pushing barges in the Houston Ship Chanel at the weekend.
  • Hellenic halves war rates
    Owners of most of the Greek controlled fleet are to get a discount on their insurance costs as the Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association will not collect the second half of the annual premium due to be paid in July.
  • Anek chops loss
    A focus on cost control is starting to pay off for Greek ferry group Anek Lines in the first quarter.
  • Port operators team up
    Cosco Pacific and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) have joined forces on a iron ore terminal in China's Shandong province.
  • Finnlines sells out
    Ro-ro owner Finnlines has sold out a share issue with a little help from underwriters.
  • No leisure
    UK operator All Leisure Group has scrapped a cruise on one of its vessels after it was hit by technical problems.
  • STX shares hit again
    Shares in STX Group's listed entities took another battering today after reports emerged that a creditor is looking to wash its hands of the troubled company.
  • Leak starts ship fire
    A German cargoship has been hit by a blaze in Alaska after oil leaked from containers on board.
  • Golden oldies?
    Maersk Line is funding research into how to cut fuel consumption for older boxships.
  • WW targets bond funds
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen is lining up a fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market.
  • More cash for STX
    Korean yard's creditors agree deal to pump in another $265m of emergency funds.
  • SinOceanic's solution
    Norway's SinOceanic Shipping has lined up a $154m sale and leaseback deal for one of its boxships to solve some of its financial worries.
  • Stena adds third ship
    Stena Line is adding a third vessel to its Sweden to Poland route from 8 July to meet the increased demand for freight.
  • Daewoo powers ahead
    Korea Southern Power (Kospo) has ordered an innovative barge-mounted power plant (BMPP) at Daewoo.
  • Swiber eyes Islamic trust
    Swiber says it is exploring options to set up an Islamic trust certificate programme to "broaden and deepen its investors' pool".
  • MOL offloads VLCC trio
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) continues to dispose of tonnage with the reported sale of three post-2000 built VLCCs.
  • APT orders four MRs
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has ordered four LNG-conversion-ready MR tankers at US shipyard NASSCO.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • Drewry: 'Big 3' have advantage in transpacific
    Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM have been deploying vessels on transpacific lanes that average 32 percent more TEUs than the normal ship size on the lane, according to an article in the latest issue of Drewry Container Weekly.
  • U.S., France team up to stop fake electronics
    An enforcement blitz by U.S. and French Customs officials resulted in the seizure of 480 shipments of potentially harmful counterfeit electronic components, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced.
  • IATA bumps up global profit estimate
    Projections for global airline profitability rose by $2.1 billion to an estimated $12.7 billion in 2013. The industry generated $7.6 billion in profits in 2012. Much of this profitability will come from the passenger side of the business.
  • Crowley makes Puerto Rico LCL service weekly
  • Sen. Lautenberg dead at 89
    Lautenberg served on the Commerce, Science and Transportation; the Environmental and Public Works; and the Appropriation committees, all of which play key roles in transportation policy and funding.
  • Railroads, shippers spar over competitive switching
  • CMA CGM reports 1Q profit
  • Peru port orders cranes
  • Con-way orders 525 tractors
  • UPS Freight hikes rates 5.9%

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2013
  • GAC Bunker Fuels appoints new Business Development Manager
    Murray Bishop appointed GAC Bunker Fuels' Business Development Manager for Europe, the Americas and Africa.
  • Week starts on soft note
    Bunker market quiet in Rotterdam.
  • Strong demand in Fujairah
    Suez IFO prices continue to slide.
  • Premature to blame 'fuel additive' for Aiviq engine failure
    'Slime' that caused filter blockage may have been caused by microbial growth caused by seawater contamination or FAME.
  • Norwegian Oil Trading to open Singapore office
    Local to head NOT's new branch.
  • Inland river traffic stopped in central Europe
    High water levels prevent vessels sailing under bridges.
  • New terminal boosts UK player's turnover
    Prospects good for increased bunker sales at Scottish port.
  • Emulsion specialist looks for opportunities in Latin America
    Quadrise signs MOU with Ecopetrol.
  • Oil major begins supplying in Algeciras
    Port is 'ideally suited as a major bunkering location,' says BP Marine.
  • Hambantota: Bunkering to start in July
    Port authority chairman says move will bring in 'much needed' revenue.
  • Asian bunker prices lower in trade
    Mixed demand was reported in Singapore.
  • Maersk in new project to cut container fleet's fuel use
    Project aims to reduce energy consumption of older vessels by 10%-20%.
  • 'Smart' decision maker launched for bunker procurement
    Optimizer is able to deliver 'proven cost savings', claims Inatech.
  • Rolls-Royce delivers first Environship vessel
    LNG-fuelled vessel able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40%, says Rolls-Royce.
  • Beijing office of Dan-Bunkering 'up and running'
    Office makes 'excellent start' since opening, says firm.
  • WFS posts quarterly cash dividend
    Will issue dividend of $0.0375 per share to shareholders on July 5.
  • Cockett Marine Oil expands Dubai operations
    Firm relocates Dubai head office to new and larger premises.
  • Wan Hai announces Q3 bunker charges
    Charges will affect transpacific trade of the firm.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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