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September 5, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • US recovery, EU levelling, plus China demand sparks 8.4pc port growth
  • Drewry: Hong Kong dockers' strike impaired second quarter reliability
  • Rate-boosting box surge seen before October 1 Golden Week shutdown
  • Manufacturing picks up in China, HSBC purchasing managers' index shows
  • Insurers hold premiums down despite Suez Canal terror attack reports
  • Little change in this year's top 100 world container port rankings
  • US$22.3 million upgrade to enhance Hefei's Dianbu navigation channel
  • Zhuhai's Jiuzhou cargo terminal to complete relocation next year
  • Singapore's APL takes delivery of 9,200-TEU Savannah, fifth of 12
  • ILWU quits AFL-CIO - 'federation backs other unions stealing our jobs'
  • US Navy refuses to limit sonar explosive training despite risk to whales
  • Kuehne + Nagel accelerates implementation of INTTRA's e-invoice system
  • State of Andhra Pradesh takes 46pc of central government's port projects
  • IATA's July air cargo shows Asian weakness despite global growth
  • US express delivery firms win Pentagon contracts worth US$221 million
  • DB Schenker moves to new Frankfurt HQ to combine management tasks
  • SNTTA Cargo chooses Calogi to deliver online solution to outmode paper

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • BOFBA celebrates Diamond Jubilee
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics AS becomes Greencarrier Shipping & Logistics AS
  • Shipping industry seen recovering in 2014 or 2015
  • Tiger Logistics' public issue closes successfully
  • Cargo handling at NMP increases 12.25 pc in April-August
  • Kerala submits environmental impact report on Vizhinjam project
  • MRPL commissions SPM near New Mangalore Port
  • Tuticorin Container Terminal achieves monthly throughput record in Aug.
  • Vallarpadam ICTT handles highest ever monthly throughput
  • APSEZ urges govt to give fresh approval to multi-product SEZ
  • Many central mega projects delayed despite govt steps
  • New RBI Governor taking charge cheers INR sentiment
  • Several stalled infra projects get CCI clearance

International Transport Journalweb site
  • BLS Cargo operates more freight trains
  • Less freight on Russian Railways' network
  • Shipping community urged to check security plans
  • Airports worldwide handled 93 million t of cargo in 2012
  • Shipping & Logistics AS renamed Greencarrier Shipping &...
  • DAF launches Euro 6 LF and CF Construction
  • Lifetime achievement award for Intercontor
  • Evergreen pushes TA rate increase
  • Norbert Dentressangle wins new logistics contract with Asos
  • AAT attains C2K GHA platinum membership
  • Cargologic gains Thai Airways as new customer
  • Girteka tests Kögel Cool - PurFerro quality
  • Grimaldi extends Haropa links
  • Goodman increases operating profit in financial year 2013
  • Reinforcement for DLSV in Germany
  • «Wichtiger Pfeiler für die Zukunft»

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • Fire no longer burning on Maersk container ship
  • Evergreen Line to add transatlantic rate increase
  • Container group selects Thurber as Connie Award winner for 2013
  • "K" Line places orders for four new car carriers
  • OOCL marks christening of new 13,208 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • Hellenic Carriers monitors market for renewal opportunities
    Management consolidated under new entity as arrival of kamsarmaxes boosts fleet
  • Maersk Kampala fire extinguished
    Containership at anchor 9 nm from Ras Sudr Terminal, Egypt
  • Independent Tankers posts $4m loss
    Company blames drop in earnings for VLCCs Ulysses, Pioneer and Ulriken
  • BW Group embarks on IPO and Oslo listing for LPG division
    Leading gas shipping company strengthens influence in liquefied petroleum gas sector
  • Cosco Asia RPG hit confirmed
    Egypt tightens security with 80,000 troops on guard for further disruption
  • China Cosco cedes dry bulk crown
    Carrier reflects on loss-making track record
  • The march of LNG fuel
    UASC's gamble on liquefied natural gas makes sense but remains a big risk
  • Fredriksen eyes Brazil-China crude trade
    VLCC Front Falcon will load in Brazil at the end of the month
  • Europe's changing winds
    A storm of suspicion and hostility is set to sweep up Brussels' maritime policy
  • Creditors demand to oust STX Group chairman Kang
    DSME executive is tipped as a successor
  • P3 confirms Lars Mikael Jensen to run joint fleet centre
    Partners Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM settle on senior Maersk Line executive to head up London operation
  • Bourbon buoyed by oil price rises
    French offshore vessel company makes hefty investments
  • Ship and container on-time integrity declines
    Drewry's Carrier Performance Insight report shows worst result since early 2012
  • Yangzijiang converted four options worth $110m in August
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder now has 51 options worth $2.9bn on its books
  • Ocean Rig inks $600m order for ninth drillship at Samsung
    Nasdaq-listed company must decide on optional further sister vessel by November
  • V.Group and Seascope join forces to form new brokerage
    V Scope Risk Management will operate from V.Group's London office
  • Frontline 2012 reports $38m profit amid warnings of delays at STX Dalian
    Company realises gains from VLCC newbuild cancellations at China's Jinhaiwan Shipyard
  • Bourbon charters first nine vessels in 51-ship deal with Chinese
    Global offshore vessel owner and operator begins 10-year charters
  • Eastern approaches
    Appetite for Middle Eastern oil may fall in US and Europe, but be more important to China
  • Globus reduces loss despite impairment charge
    Dry bulk owner sights opportunity from 2014 onwards
  • Rates, recession and 'debt babies'
    Joint Hull chair Pete Townsend answers underwriters' concerns ahead of IUMI 2013

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • BW LPG to launch IPO
    BW LPG, part of Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group, said today it was planning an IPO in Oslo
  • Judge foils ambush by Excel bondholders
    EXCEL Maritime's unsecured creditors have failed in their courtroom bid to terminate the exclusivity period during which only the Gabriel Panayotides-led company may pursue a Chapter 11 reorganisation
  • Ice-class cruise ship planned in Rauma
    POLAR Cruise Enterprises, a new Norwegian company, said today it planned to have an ice-strengthened cruise vessel built at STX Finland in Rauma
  • China seeks ASEAN upgrade
    CHINESE prime minister Li Keqiang is calling for an "upgraded version" of the free trade area involving China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
  • China hull steel production drops less steeply
    CHINA in July slowed its rate of decline year on year in producing structural steel for building hulls, the national steel industry association said today
  • Frontline 2012 placement seeks $200M
    FRONTLINE 2012 said today it was inviting investors to subscribe shares in the company in a private placement meant to raise at least $200M in gross proceeds
  • Teekay LNG upsizes bond deal
    PETER Evensen-led Teekay LNG has completed its Norwegian bond offering, increasing proceeds by 30%
  • Slow drop seen in Japan's LNG demand
    JAPAN, the world's biggest LNG importer, could see its demand for the fuel drop slowly as it weighs restoration of nuclear power generation, IHS CERA has predicted
  • Volume seen as Singapore arbitration key
    SINGAPORE must maintain a heavy volume of day-to-day shipping business for maritime arbitration to thrive, a conference heard today
  • China vessel exports fall nearly 30% more
    CHINA's vessel exports fell almost 30% year on year to $17Bn in January-July, customs statistics indicated
  • Seadrill going ex dividend
    SHARES in Seadrill will go ex-dividend tomorrow, after an increase in dividend on record interim profits
  • Indian Oil seeks VLCC
    INDIAN oil marketer Indian Oil is inviting tenders to charter-in a VLCC for two years, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Drybulk snarls drop at last
    CONGESTION in major drybulk ports has decreased for the first time in a month, thanks to a sharp drop in vessel queues in Australian coal ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • IAG Cargo Volume Dropped 7.3 Percent in August
    Iberia and British Airways' shares of IAG cargo volume. Full-size image International Airlines Group reported cargo traffic of 459 million metric-ton-kilometers in August, down 7.3 percent from 495 million metric-ton-kilometers of cargo in August 2012. From January to August, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier handled 3.683 billion metric-ton-kilometers of cargo, a decline of...
  • US Goods Trade Deficit Rose $4.5 Billion in July
    Chief U.S. goods exports in July. Full-size image The U.S. trade deficit in goods expanded to $58.6 billion in July, up $4.5 billion from June, as exports fell by $1.1 billion to $132.7 billion and imports rose $3.4 billion to $191.3 billion. The total deficit, including trade in services, stood at $39.1 billion,...
  • Trucking's Peak Season Shift: Industry Outlook for Fall
    Senior Editor Bill Cassidy examines the change to trucking's "peak season" - timing, trends, capacity - and the larger business outlook for the second half of 2013. Sponsored By: ...
  • Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Rises $250
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Sept. 4, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade rose $250 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, achieving 62.5 percent of the proposed $400 per FEU increase recommended by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement for September 1. The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong...
  • US Containerized Imports Increase for Third Month
    U.S. containerized imports through June 2013. Source: PIERS. Full-size image U.S. containerized imports climbed 1.5 percent year-over-year in June, following growth in April and May, according to advance figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. U.S. containerized imports totaled 1.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units in June. "As expected, containerized imports grew by no more...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine Rebuts Negative Drewry Report
    Hyundai Merchant Marine said it expects to return to profitability after a long interval of operating losses. In response to a negative report on South Korean shipping lines last week by Drewry Maritime Research, South Korea's second-largest carrier said it is working through various avenues to improve its financial position. "Reports were...
  • Canada's Trade Deficit Widened in July
    Canada's international merchandise trade through July. Full-size image Canada's merchandise exports in July slid 0.6 percent month-to-month, while imports inched up 0.6 percent, resulting in a trade deficit of C$931 million (about US$887.3 million), compared with C$460 million in June, according to Statistics Canada. Exports fell to C$39.2 billion in July, driven by...
  • Maersk Kampala Fire Extinguished
    Maersk Kampala in 2007. Photo by Andrew McAlpine, courtesy Maersk Line.Firefighters today extinguished a fire aboard the Maersk Kampala which broke out on Thursday as the container ship was preparing to transit the Suez Canal en route to Europe. Some smoke is still emerging from the six containers that caught fire...
  • Court Dismisses ABF Lawsuit Against Teamsters, YRC for Third Time
    ABF Freight System's $750 million lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and YRC Worldwide has again been rejected by a federal court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling to dismiss the case, which had attempted to overturn YRC Worldwide's wage-cutting agreements with...
  • Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Keynote PortTechEXPO 2013
    SAN PEDRO, Calif. - September 3, 2013 - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the fourth annual PortTechEXPO 2013 on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Organized by PortTech Los Angeles, the event focuses on connecting the business community, entrepreneurs and investors to explore new environmental, energy, transportation and security technology...
  • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Announces Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade
    KINGS POINT, NEW YORK, September 3, 2013 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will welcome 237 "plebe candidates" of the Class of 2017 into the Regiment of Midshipmen as they take the Academy oath administrated by Rear Admiral Helis during Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade, Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 9:30...
  • Kastrop First Woman Named Chair Of Redwood City Port Commission
    In June 2008, she was the second woman in history appointed to the Port Commission. The first was Marguerite Leipzig, in the early 1980s, after having served on the Redwood City Council, including two years as mayor. Kastrop was reappointed to the Port Commission in 2012. Kastrop is vice president and controller of...
  • Combine and Conquer
    The end of July brought news of three multibillion-dollar merger deals: Hudson's Bay acquired fellow retailer Saks for $2.9 billion, pharmaceutical provider Perrigo paid $6.7 billion for biotechnology leader Elan, and Omnicon and Publicis announced plans to merge into a $35 billion advertising giant. In the same period, the European Commission...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • Shell taps APT
    Shell has emerged as the charterer of four medium-range products tankers under construction at US shipyard General Dynamics NASSCO.
  • Marenave mulls expansion
    Marenave appears to be getting ready to accelerate a campaign to expand its fleet of bulkers, containerships and products tankers.
  • BW plots LPG IPO
    Another shipowner has landed in Norway where it intends to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • "Cocaine crew" freed
    Six crew held in Spain for more than a year after a drugs bust have been released on bail.
  • Bibby extends contract
    Bibby Offshore has extended a lucrative subsea construction services contract with a long-term partner.
  • Taiyo's new delivery
    It was not quite the sort of delivery shipowners are used to, but the US Coast Guard has helped the safe arrival of a baby girl on a Japanese car carrier 100 miles offshore.
  • Hainan eyes trio
    China's Hainan Strait Shipping is plotting three new vessel orders as it seeks to renew its fleet.
  • Hoegh eyes FLNG IPO
    Hoegh LNG is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) for its floating liquefaction wing within the year.
  • ESL wins arctic permit
    Russia has granted permission for Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping to run vessels on the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
  • Frontline goes to market
    Frontline 2012 is selling at least $200m of shares to raise money for its investment in VLGC owner Avance Gas.
  • Atlantic picks up oldie
    Atlantic Offshore has purchased an ageing platform supply vessel (PSV) for conversion into an emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV).
  • V.Scope tie-up launched
    V.Group and Seascope Insurance Services have teamed up to form a new marine insurance broking venture.
  • Four more for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has continued its order run with four new vessels worth $110.4m.
  • ITC suffers from weak spot
    Frontline controlled Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) fell to a deeper loss in the second quarter as its exposure to the spot market increased.
  • Shi Wei profit slashed
    Bulker owner Shi Wei Navigation has been hurt by rising costs in the first half of 2013.
  • Ferry holed in grounding
    More than 300 passengers have been evacuated from a French ferry that hit rocks in fog.
  • Siem finds OCV work
    Siem Offshore has penned a charter deal for one of its subsea construction vessels.
  • Alam ties up pair
    Alam Maritim Resources has secured employment for two of its offshore support vessels, it disclosed Wednesday.
  • Creditors want Kang out
    Creditors of Korea's troubled STX group have called for chairman and founder Kang Duk-Soo to quit to boost restructuring prospects.
  • Oshima foiled in Vietnam
    Oshima Shipbuilding's new shipyard in Vietnam has been delayed due to incomplete site clearance.
  • Cash flows for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a Norwegian North Sea contract from Statoil worth $140m.
  • Bohai stock for sale
    China's Bohai Ferry is releasing 204m previously restricted shares on to the market.
  • Browse to use FLNG
    Woodside has formally adopted floating LNG (FLNG) technology to develop the Browse gas reserves off Western Australia.
  • TGP ups bond offering
    Teekay LNG Partners has successfully raised $150m from the Norwegian bond market, the company has confirmed.
  • Globus narrows loss
    Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime (Globus) took another beating in the second quarter due to turbulence in its core markets but did manage to reduce the flow of red ink.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • The Role of Finance in Logistics Management
    A decade ago CFOs took aim at their supply chains to reduce inventory levels and take cost out. With inventory levels near historic lows the finance department is now chasing other opportunities to reduce costs and increase cash flow. However, American Shipper's research demonstrates that many shippers have achieved mixed results working with finance. This one-hour interactive discussion will explore the challenges and benefits of collaboration and best practices for establishing a productive working relationship with the CFO's office.
  • Drewry's Outlook for Air and Container Freight Rates
    American Shipper Research Director Eric Johnson will host an interactive discussion with Philip Damas and Martin Dixon of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors. The presentation will draw on airfreight pricing data published in its Sea & Air Shipper Insight, container shipping rates published in its Container Freight Rate Insight and the World Container Index.
  • Maersk vessel stricken by fire
  • Procurement software provider CombineNet acquired
    SciQuest, Inc., a provider of cloud-based spend management solutions, on Tuesday acquired the sourcing software provider in a deal worth $43 million, including $26 million in cash with the rest in common stock.
  • UP to use aerodynamic pod on intermodal trains
    Taking a page from the motor carrier industry's use of cab deflectors to smooth air flow over trailers, the railroad introduced technology designed to make double-stack intermodal trains more aerodynamic and reduce fuel use.
  • Ex-Im Bank, Iowa partner to help small exporters
  • Maersk's Jensen to head P3 Network Center
    Lars Mikael Jensen will become the chief executive officer of the P3 Network Center being created by Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co., and CMA CGM, if and when regulatory approvals for the alliance have been completed.
  • Boeing: 500,000 pilots needed by 2032
    "The key to closing the pilot and technician gap in our industry is enhancing our training with the latest, cutting-edge technologies to attract and retain young people interested in careers in aviation," Boeing's Sherry Carbary said.
  • Texas congressman castigates DOJ for airline merger opposition
  • Cost of truck operations dropped in 2012
  • Thurber to receive Connie Award
  • U.S. trade deficit grows in July
  • Insurance company backs anti-theft system
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
  • Maritime event to focus on LNG and 'green technology'
    'LNG has virtually no sulphur content at all and so if more stringent sulphur limits are brought in, it would be a real alternative to conventional marine bunker fuel'.
  • Bulker is first ship to use scrubber in North American ECA
    Vessel's Master sought approval from Coast Guard to enter and exit ECA using HSFO and Exhaust Gas Cleaning System, rather than LSFO.
  • Bunker volumes falling at Chinese port
    Players still blaming lower prices in Russian Far East ports.
  • Avails tight in Fujairah
    Some Fujairah suppliers 'fully booked' until mid-September.
  • Distillate prices falling in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Slight congestion in Gibraltar.
  • Chemical carriers get energy-saving technology
    Technology can produce 15% better propulsion efficiency, manufacturer claims.
  • Bomin hires trader for UAE office
    New recruit has several years' industry experience.
  • Baltic player extends market reach
    New office in Hamburg to focus on Russian Far East market.
  • Asian bunker prices picking up
    Smooth supplies were available across all key ports.
  • Globus Maritime returns to H1 profits
    Lower voyage expenses recorded, despite increased bunker expenditure.
  • Frontline 2012 delivers bigger Q2 profits
    Revenues were down, but company expresses confidence over short-term future.
  • Release of Titan's financial results delayed further
    Firm intends to publish results on or before December 31, 2013.
  • Vessel aerofoil technology undergoes further development
    Oceanfoil partners with naval architects and University College London to refine product.
  • FLEX LNG in tri-fuel vessel order
    Order is part of settlement agreement with SHI as part of dispute resolution.
  • New bunker traders at Dan-Bunkering
    Matias Engel and Christina Larsen began employment term at the beginning of August.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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