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November 4, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to hike Asia-Mexico/WC South America rate US$500/TEU December 1
  • Carriers cut 10pc capacity on Asia-South America lane to curb rate plunge
  • China Shipowners Association: P3 massive scale risks unfair competition
  • CSCL diversifies to profitability, changes essence of core business
  • Danaos posts US$13 million net profit, revenue off 5pc to $148 million
  • Box lessor CAI profit off 7.3pc profit to US$15 million, sales up 20pc
  • Germanischer Lloyd's C-Dragon ship design provides near-sea efficiency
  • Dockers: New York Waterfront Commission new mission exceeds its powers
  • CCNI orders a fifth 9,300 TEU containership from Hanjin Heavy Industries
  • TT Club: 82pc of cargo accident claims in south Asia ports are avoidable
  • DSV and TNT report contrasting financial results in tough markets
  • FIATA Congress in Singapore hosted by SLA and sponsored by insurers
  • Norbert Dentressangle supports Surfdome.com by handling retail volume
  • Le Havre crows it is at the 'heart of P3' northern European network
  • Singapore's goal to be LNG trading hub at risk for lack of gas supply
  • Mystery scandal clouds ouster of long-time TIACA director general
  • TNT Express builds US$12.9 million road and air hub in Saudi Arabia
  • Dubai International air cargo up 1.8pc as passenger volume rises 13pc
  • Difficult destination Coyne Airways finds Caspian red tap maddening

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Alan Olivier is new Chairman of UK P&I Club
  • Bhavani Shipping joins hands with Srinivasa Transports to operate CFS in Vizag
  • MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2013
  • Vanguard Logistics Services launches new structure in India
  • WatchStander non-lethal anti-piracy system ready for market
  • X-Press Feeders looking at continuing steady growth in India, says CEO Tristan Howitt
  • Full benefits of India-Asean goods FTA yet to materialise, says Ficci
  • India's imports of Iranian crude plunge 40 pc in Jan.-Sept.
  • Essar Ports' Q2 net profit up 21 pc, H1 33 pc
  • KPT observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2013
  • Wage settlement to benefit 3,400 employees of Kandla Port
  • Govt hikes import tariff value of gold to $442/10 gm, silver steady
  • Govt may slash duty on iron ore export
  • INR turns weak on fresh month-end dollar demand
  • NHAI to raise INR 5,000 cr. through tax-free bonds

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Laborde gets $22.5 million GE Capital financing
  • Europa 2 is first cruise ship to gain EEDI certification
  • Shell plate buckling eyed in box ship break up
  • P-trap antipiracy system on show at Europort

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • New Vigor deck barge heading to Harley Marine
  • U.S. rail freight traffic delivers positive weekly tally
  • UK P&I Club taps Olivier as new chairman, president
  • Greenbrier breaking records with fourth quarter/yearly numbers
  • Trucking association backs hours-of-service rule stay

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Rickmers concludes $67m private placement
    Close Brothers Seydler acts as bookrunner
  • Germany licenses its first private maritime security firm
    Munich-based Result Group authorised to provide security cover
  • Angola LNG plant shuts for maintenance
    Seven vessels may head for the spot market as plant operates reduced capacity
  • States must co-ordinate fight against West Africa piracy
    Lack of joined-up thinking hinders regional progress, says expert
  • ClassNK still searching for cause of MOL Comfort disaster
    Preliminary report proposes crew inspect midship of vessels to check for deformations
  • Asia-Europe spot rates soar as November 1 rate increases kick in
    UPDATE: Drewry anticipates gradual erosion after early surge
  • Greece rules out more subsidies for ferries
    This is not the time to increase support for remote routes, says Varvitsiotis
  • Statoil changes sailing routes for offshore supply vessels
    Shortcuts aim to reduce energy giant's operating costs
  • China shipowners voice P3 anti-competition concerns
    Having moved to ban valemaxes, pressure group ponders boxship mega alliance
  • International Chamber urges Beijing to lift VAT burden on foreign carriers
    Morooka writes to the ministry of finance asking the government to take action
  • VLCC earnings climb $5,000 overnight
    Rush of fixtures reduces the number of ships available in Middle East
  • Capesize market finds some stability after a harrowing week
    Rates in Asia begin to rise, while some brokers eye a better week ahead
  • Maersk Tankers confirms product tanker order
    Danish company cements fleet renewal drive with order at Sungdong
  • Western Bulk adds tonnage to fleet
    Two vessels chartered in on long-term leases with purchase options
  • Hanjin yard wins capesize bulker order from Poseidon
    Greek owner signs for one 180,000 dwt vessel at $55.6m

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Seanergy delisting risk intensifies
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy admitted today that it will be delisted by NASDAQ unless it successfully appeals the decision
  • SCF loses in UK court
    THE UK Supreme Court has dismissed an application from Sovcomflot for clearance to appeal British judgments in favour of former CEO Dmitry Skarga
  • Sungdong to build four MR tankers for Maersk
    MAERSK Tankers said today it has placed an order for four MR product tankers with Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea
  • NAT sets up unit for NYSE flotation
    NORDIC American Tankers said today it is setting up a new company that would acquire six PSVs and go public in New York
  • Aframax spots extend losses
    SHARP drops of spot rates for Aframax tankers extended this week, on bleak prospects in the Baltic and in Libya, a tanker broker said today
  • Western Bulk's lease deals expand fleet
    WESTERN Bulk said today it has acquired three ships through two lease agreements with Japanese principals
  • P&I club raising premium
    THE P&I club that focuses on small and specialised tonnage, Shipowners' Protection Ltd, said it is raising premiums by 5%
  • IB takes over Glander
    DUBAI'S bunker and lubricant trader International Bunkering today changed its name to Glander International Bunkering in line with its acquisition of Glander International, the US bunker broker
  • Yingkou Port profits up 17%
    SHANGHAI-listed Yingkou Port recorded profits of 437M yuan ($71.8M) in the first nine months of 2013, up 17.3% year on year
  • China's iron ore imports increase
    CHINA's iron ore imports gained pace in September, as profits from its steelmills nearly tripled in the first nine months of 2013
  • Jaya's profits fall 24%
    JAYA Holdings, Singapore's offshore vessel builder and owner, reported profits of $7.6M for its first quarter ended on 30 September, which was a 24% drop from last years' profits of $10.1M
  • China's soybean imports set to hit new high
    CHINA's soybean imports are likely to ris by 15% year on year in 2013-14

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • BNSF Profit Rises on Volume, Revenue Gains
    BNSF Railway profit rose nearly 5.6 percent year-over-year to $989 million in the third quarter, as revenue expanded 5.8 percent on a 4.6 percent gain in volume. A 5.4 percent increase in intermodal traffic helped push total revenue to $5.65 billion in the period, according to a third quarter financial release...
  • Norbert Dentressangle Posts 3Q Revenue Growth
    Norbert Dentressangle reported revenue of €1.0 billion (about US$1.4 billion) for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 6.2 percent from €967 million in the third quarter of 2012. The freight forwarding division posted a revenue decline of 11.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2013, totaling €30 million, offset...
  • Korean Air to Provide $141 Million Loan to Hanjin
    Hanjin Shipping will receive a loan of 150 billion South Korean won (about US$141.4 million) from Korean Air, a major shareholder of Hanjin Shipping Holdings. The decision was made by the board of directors of Hanjin Shipping, Hanjin Shipping Holdings and Korean Air to overcome "liquidity problems," according to Hanjin Shipping. In...
  • Global Air Cargo Market Hits 25-Month High
    The global air cargo market stabilized in September, inching up 0.5 percent year-over-year, following recent months of "slow but steady growth," according to the International Air Transport Association. "The story behind September's performance is regional," said Tony Tyler, IATA's director general and CEO, in a written statement. "The leveling off of...
  • ATA Applauds Call for Reassessment of HOS Rule
    The American Trucking Associations has applauded the introduction of the TRUE Safety Act in the House by Reps. Richard Hanna, R-N.Y.; Tom Rice, R-S.C.; and Mike Michaud, D-Maine. The bill, H.R. 3413, would delay the hours of service regulations that went into effect for commercial truck drivers on July 1. More...
  • Le Havre Welcomes First Call of Glovis Ro-Ro Ship
    The Glovis Condor carried 297 units on its way to the Port of Le Havre.France's Port of Le Havre has welcomed the maiden call of the Glovis Condor, a roll-on, roll-off vessel owned by Glovis, a South Korean company. Glovis was originally an automotive logistics company, but recently expanded its business...
  • August US Steel Exports Down Year-Over-Year
    U.S. steel exports in August totaled 1.147 million tons, increasing 5.5 percent from 1.087 million tons in July, but declining 2.1 percent from August 2012, according to government reporting. U.S. exports of steel by region year-to-date. Full-size image "The increase in August was due to a jump in shipments to the Dominican Republic,...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Operating Loss Swells
    Air France-KLM posted a higher cargo operating loss of 84 million euros ($113.4 million) in the third quarter, compared with 69 million euros ($93.2 million) a year earlier, and said the business will remain in the red through 2014. Revenue shrank 9.4 percent to 687 million euros from 758 million euros...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Nov. 1
    Major container lines have announced planned rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in November and December. Europe-Asia CMA CGM hopes to increase rates in its trade from North Europe, including the north continent, Scandinavia and the U.K. and excluding the Baltic region, to Asia....
  • SCFI: Asia-to-Europe Rates More Than Double
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, Mediterranean, week ending Nov. 1, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index soared in the week ending Nov. 1. Both Mediterranean and northern European lanes saw rates increase of between $700 and $800 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, in response...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Container Rates Slip
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Nov. 1, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to slip for a seventh week in the week ending Nov. 1. The spot rate from Shanghai to the...
  • Profit Tumbles at Yusen Logistics
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said its group net profit plunged 79.0 percent year-over-year in the first half of fiscal 2013, which began on April 1, to 282 million yen ($2.9 million) despite a big jump in operating revenue. The Tokyo-based company saw its group operating revenue surge...
  • Acquisitions Push Up JOC Truck Capacity Index
    Trucking company acquisitions in the third quarter inspired the biggest leap in The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index since the recession. JOC Truckload Capacity Index Full-size image The index rose 4.7 percentage points to 86, its highest level since 2009, from a reading of 81.3 in the second quarter. The index, based...
  • CRST Expedited Hikes Driver Pay. Can Others Follow?
    Truck driver pay - or the lack of it - is a key factor in the so-called driver shortage, though not the only reason motor carriers can't hire enough drivers. For years, trucking executives have argued that "lifestyle" issues - particularly the extended time long-haul truck drivers spend away from home...
  • Lessons in Liability
    Two recent court cases should prompt all companies, and especially small and medium-sized importers and exporters, to review their business practices with an eye toward reducing potential liability. One dealt with the outcome when one company purchases the assets of another, and the second dealt with determining when U.S. Customs...
  • Saia's Profit Soared in Third Quarter
    Saia reported ia $12.9 million profit for the third quarter of 2013, a year-over-year jump of 39.5 percent. Quarterly revenue for the less-than-truckload operator, No. 10 on JOC's ranking of the Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers, was $293.1 million, an increase of 5.4 percent from $138.5 million. From January to September, net income...
  • J.B. Hunt, Marten Transport, Heartland Express Improve Profits
    Trucking's early third quarter earnings reports looked better than might be expected in a sluggish and inconsistent economy. That's largely because the first publicly owned motor carriers past the quarterly post took advantage of opportunities to move more freight by intermodal rail, diversified their over-the-road services and, most important, protected...
  • JAL's Profit Sinks Despite Increased Revenue
    Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) said on Oct. 31 that its group net profit tumbled in the first half of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, from a year earlier, despite increased revenue from both passenger and cargo operations. JAL posted a net profit of ¥81.940 billion ($836.1 million) on a...
  • Dew Named CEVA's Asia-Pacific Head
    eter DewCEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Dew as president, Asia Pacific. Dew has served as Asia-Pacific region chief at CEVA on an interim basis since July and has been a member of the company's executive board since 2008. "Peter's immense knowledge of supply chain and freight management will be a real asset...
  • Infrastructure Investment Needed to Unlock Philippines' Potential
    Philippine highwaysTrade growth to and from the Philippines is being held back by poor gateway performance and a lack of hinterland infrastructure, claim lines and forwarders. While many of its Asian neighbors have suffered slowing economies this year, the Philippines is expected to enjoy GDP growth of over 7 percent. Much...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • OSG chops Lauritzen claim
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck a settlement deal with Lauritzen Tankers that chop more than $6m from a claim over a shredded charter deal.
  • Nasdaq to abandon SHIP
    The Nasdaq has decided to cut Seanergy Maritime Holdings from its roster of listed shipowners.
  • OSVs' final trip marred
    US authorities have rushed to the aid of a pair of aging offshore support vessels (OSVs) after encountering trouble on their final journey in the US Gulf of Mexico.
  • Fredriksen's stealth deals
    John Fredriksen has built up his fleet with a series of purchases away from his stable of public companies.
  • NOCC shreds scrap talk
    Norwegian Car Carriers has scotched reports it has scrapped one of its older ships.
  • Reinhart takes port call
    Maersk Line Limited (MLL) chief executive John Reinhart has emerged at the helm of the Virginia Port Authority.
  • IRISL doubles up
    Iranian container line IRISL has boosted box rates by more than 100% as sanctions led to other owners quitting domestic trades.
  • Tomini targets 25 newbuilds
    Tomini Shipping's first ever newbuilding order is just the start of the company's re-emergence as a dry cargo owner.
  • Otto ups Indonesia tally
    Otto Marine has bolstered its presence in the burgeoning Indonesian offshore market by agreeing the $120m sale of two vessels to a local joint venture.
  • Cast your votes now
    It's time to pick your favourite from among the impressive short-listed entries to the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition.
  • Buy boosts Navios views
    Navios Maritime Partners shift into the containership market has been met by a string of upgrades for the company.
  • Voodoo banking
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Check your boxships
    Japanese class society ClassNK has urged owners to check for hull-bottom deformities on large containerships to avoid a repeat of the MOL Comfort catastrophe.
  • Campbell switches sides
    Five months after quitting as head of dry-cargo at Clarksons Guy Campbell has reappeared at Swire group's China Navigation.
  • Last roll of the dice?
    Eike Batista is prepared to inject close to $50m into his ailing shipbuilder OSX in a last ditch attempt to prevent it suffering the same fate as his oil company which filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday.
  • Big guns buy in
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Nordic American goes offshore
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is branching out into offshore shipping with a deal to buy six PSVs followed by a New York IPO.
  • HMD sees deeper red
    Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) tumbled to a deeper than expected loss in the third quarter.
  • Ship sinks after smash
    A lightering vessel has sunk off Bangladesh after a collision with a Chinese tanker.
  • Avance welcomes rival
    Avance Gas has welcomed the union of Scorpio Tankers and Dorian LPG which has created the second largest company in the VLGC sector.
  • Crew escape ro-ro fire
    All 11 crew from a burning ro-ro cargoship off Iceland have been airlifted to safety.
  • Hanjin adds another cape
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has confirmed another order for a capesize newbuilding as its winning bulker streak continues.
  • Maersk firms MR swoop
    Maersk Tankers has confirmed a medium-range (MR) products tanker newbuilding in South Korea believed to be worth over $200m.
  • Ultra double for Western
    Western Bulk's (WB) Shipholding arm has snapped up another two Japanese newbuildings on long-term charters.
  • DHT poised to pounce
    DHT Holdings has given its clearest indication yet that it may be close to embarking on an expansion of its eight-strong fleet.
  • Shell orders 'loss making'
    Japanese investment bank Nomura says Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's (HMD) recent order for 16 MR tankers will be loss making.
  • LOC gets PE injection
    Private equity firm Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has taken a minority stake in global marine engineering consultancy LOC Group.
  • Clarksons tools up
    Clarksons has acquired specialist tool supplier Gibb Tools Ltd in a deal that may eventually cost the UK company £12.7m ($20m).

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Port of Long Beach ready for cold ironing rule
  • Hutchison says it is well positioned for mega vessels
  • Maryland, Port of Calais sign MoU
  • Vanguard restructures India service
  • Drewry: November GRIs could influence contract rates
    "The timing of these increases is important, as prevailing spot market rates have a very strong influence on contract rates, for which negotiations are presently getting underway for 2014 calendar year," the firm said.
  • Breakdown delays Evergreen ship
  • CN, union reach tentative deal
    "This has been a difficult process that was greatly assisted by the support of the membership," the union said. "The 96.7 percent strike mandate delivered a strong message to everybody at the bargaining table."
  • Agency issues safety guidelines after MOL Comfort sinking
  • Maersk executive to helm Port of Virginia
  • Con-way sees mixed 3Q results
  • Truckers take legislative route to reverse HOS provision
    Three congressmen have proposed legislation that would block the restart provision in the hours-of-service rules until an independent review of the rationale used by the Department of Transportation for its decision is conducted.
  • U.S. intermodal traffic posts 4.7% gain in Q3
    International traffic has been in decline due to the contents of many 40-foot international containers being immediately transferred to domestic 53-foot units at seaports, but during the third quarter, international volume grew 2 percent.
  • U.S. steel exports up 5.5% in August
  • TNT Express' China sale approved
  • Executive moves
  • USTR: Exports to Panama on the rise

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices end week on low note in the Americas
    Tight avails reported in Houston.
  • 380 cSt prices flat in Fujairah
    180 cSt prices were rising in the South African port of Cape Town.
  • Prices end week soft across Europe
    LS product avails very tight in Rotterdam.
  • A question of value
    Are ECAs a privilege only the most affluent countries can afford?
  • Tanker being fitted with 'innovative' scrubber
    German firm says its scrubber has unique upstream soot separation and compact design.
  • LSFO supply in East China as early as next year
    Supplier still waiting on government approval.
  • Ships calling at French ports must account for GHG output
    But 'bunkers only' calls excluded from new rule.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks continue to slide
    Arbitrage cargoes to Asia were below monthly expectations.
  • Huge improvement in Danish owners' fuel efficiency
    Used same amount of bunker fuel in 2012 as in 2008, but CO2 emissions per dwt nearly 40% less.
  • Asian IFO prices moving downward
    Low to average demand reported in Singapore.
  • New trader on board at Dan-Bunkering
    Jesper Wendel Thomsen comes with 12 years of shipping experience.
  • Indian major strengthens bunkering ops at Kochi
    Positions new bunkering barge that is capable of OPL deliveries at location.
  • Shipping giant returns to black
    Lower price of bunkers helped boost profits.
  • Sri Lanka bunkering firm expands operations
    Acquires a 2,200 dwt Japan-built bunker tanker.
  • IBIA: Asian bunkering market facing dilemma
    Under-quoting of bunker prices 'not sustainable' Chairman of IBIA tells Bunkerworld.

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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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