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May 9, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Dock strike threatens again after workers stomp out over lunch money
  • China's 14.7pc April export hike deepens fears that figures are false
  • Matson Q1 profit more than doubles to US$9.1 million, sales rise 7.8pc
  • Panalpina back in black with US$14.9 million profit as sales rise 4pc
  • Far East-East Coast South America service bumps up to 9,000-TEUers
  • 3 die as Genoa control tower falls after 1,450-TEUer crashes into it
  • Chongqing's first quarter box volume increases 24.5pc to 222,500 TEU
  • Fuzhou Customs Quarantine Bureau expands online clearance procedures
  • Xinjiang Korgas trade freight volume increases 28.26pc in first quarter
  • Singapore's Portek annual throughput up 10pc, tops million TEU mark
  • Hyundai wins orders for two broad-beamed 9,000-TEU Black Sea-maxes
  • Singapore-linked Simatech buys two 3,300-TEU vessels from ER Shiffahrt
  • Cosco, Hanjin and Yang Ming team up in new Russia-Finland service
  • SME lobby calls for action on late big-to-small business bill payments
  • Changi names FedEx Express Airline Partner of the Year 2013 at gala
  • Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport third runway to be operational next year
  • Raipur cargo terminal wins approval from Airport Authority of India
  • 747 being edged out as king of skies by wide-body twin-engine 777

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • GE Shipping net profit more than doubles in Q4
  • Hyundai Heavy wins order to build five 18,400-TEU containerships
  • Leading container lines cooperating to effectively deal with piracy
  • Lines could consider rerouting through Cape of Good Hope
  • Thome Group, in association with Doehle Danautic, expands base in India
  • Amrendra Kumar Rakesh appointed GMB's Vice-Chairman & CEO
  • Dighi Port successfully handles first Capesize vessel
  • Govt keen to attract private investment in port projects: Vasan
  • KoPT may lose traffic with loss of dredging subsidy
  • Major developers may sail past security test for port projects
  • NMPT Chairman lays foundation stone for two more storage sheds
  • Shell, KSPL sign port services pact for Andhra LNG terminal
  • INR marginally lower against dollar
  • KVIC gets 'Export Promotion Council' status

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • Blue North orders "green" fishing vessel at Dakota...
  • Senator Rockefeller asks cruise lines about safety
  • Crowley enters the LNG market
  • Navy set to announce multi-year DDG-51 procurements
  • Huntington Ingalls reports increased profits
  • Interlake moves ahead on LNG fuel plans
  • Subsea 7 orders heavy construction vessel at HHI
  • Five dead after ship slams into Genoa control tower

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • Port of Seattle CEO names Beckett as deputy
  • Bellingham Port Commission Oks maritime museum lease
  • Crowley entering LNG market with purchase of Carib Energy
  • Port of Olympia meeting small cities' funding requests
  • Freight transport index finds shipments climb during March

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • China Shipping Group issues $406m in short-term notes
    Proceeds will boost shipbuilding arm
  • Poor product tanker placement
    Medium range owners face an uphill battle as shift in demand favours bigger tonnage
  • Jolly Nero death toll rises
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals minor defects found on ro-ro boxship
  • VLCCs on brink of mini-recovery
    Cargoes flood in for Middle East VLCCs
  • Cosco liquidates joint venture repair yard
    Five-year-old facility shuts doors due to weak demand
  • 'Only one of our 18 VLCCs has a cargo,' TMT shipmanager says
    Taiwan shipowner faces 'bad fund flow' as A Whale crew are stranded in Suez
  • Shandong Shipping buys four bulk carriers for BHP Billiton cargoes
    State-0wned company expands fleet with Qingdao Beihai deal
  • CKYH members launch Baltic feeder
    New service links Hamburg hub to Kotka and St Petersburg
  • Transpacific box rates slide to 13-month low
    Eastbound spot price loses another 4.3%
  • First-quarter transatlantic box volumes stay flat
    CTS price index matches level in February and March 2012
  • Torm claws back from the brink
    Struggling Danish company narrows its first-quarter loss
  • D'Amico hails 'miracle' quarter
    Tanker player posts its best three-month results in four years
  • Knot Offshore Partners completes $160m New York IPO
    NYK shuttle tanker offshoot will use money to repay loans
  • Box carriers urged to make drastic cut in Asia-Europe rates
    Making trade unprofitable would force sector to react by driving prices back up, says SeaIntel
  • Baltic Exchange launches brokers' incentive scheme for dry FFA screen
    Drive to boost volumes will see shares awarded to those trading on Baltex

Fairplayweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • KNOT completes IPO
    NYSE-listed newcomer KNOT Offshore confirmed today that it has completed its IPO with the full exercise of the underwriters' option
  • 'Sell' call for Jaya stocks
    SHARES in Jaya Holdings were labelled a 'sell' by DMG & Partners Research today, in reaction to predictions by analysts of poor 2013 performance and under-utilisation risks
  • CSSC gains $9.67Bn in bank credit
    CHINA Construction Bank is to provide 60Bn yuan ($9.67Bn) in credit to CSSC, the group said
  • COSL working days soar, but not profits
    SHANGHAI-listed COSL's semisubmersible rigs worked for 562 total days in 1Q, up by 55.2% from 1Q12 totals - yet its profits rose by just 1% year on year
  • NASDAQ again warns Seanergy on delisting
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy has confirmed receipt of another warning on potential delisting, its fourth such admonition in the past three years
  • Nanjing Tanker to delist shares in Shanghai
    NANJING Tanker said it has decided to delist its shares on the Shanghai bourse, as of 14 May
  • Scrubbers to operate on NCL ship this year
    EXHAUST gas scrubbers on NCL's Pride of America will be operational by year-end, according to a company executive
  • Shipbuilding boosts profits for Penguin
    MORE shipbuilding and ship repair projects raised net profits of Penguin International to $1.6M in the first quarter of this year, from $2,000 in 1Q12
  • South American export push urged
    PANAMA Canal expansion is very important for South American growth, yet is not the entire story for the continent's shipping prospects, a port conference has been told
  • Strikers lost HK$10M in pay
    STRIKING Hong Kong dock workers lost more than HK$10M ($1.3M) in wages as of 6 May, when the 40-day strike ended
  • BG seals QCLNG deal
    BG GROUP has announced agreements with China National Offshore Oil Corp for the sale of more interests in the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) project in Australia for $1.93Bn
  • Capesize rise raises BCI
    IRON ORE and coal shipments are gaining pace this week, pushing the Baltic Capesize Index to a three-month high yesterday
  • VLCCs gain wiggle room
    VLCC rates are rising moderately as owners resist depressed rates amid the start of fixing for mid-May
  • Sharp drop seen in Europe's box headhaul
    DEEPSEA box imports into northern Europe will drop sharply this year as the eurozone's economy falters, two leading maritime consultants have warned
  • US cruise inquiry expanded
    PASSENGER cruise safety and security are being questioned, as a US Senate panel expands its investigation into the sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • Extra Logistics Launches Its Web-Based Ocean/Air Freight Booking Services
    Extra Logistics, LLC, a full-service international logistics provider, international freight forwarder and long-standing member of The Atlas Group, has launched Web-based ocean and air freight booking services to further enhance its global offerings through its network of more than 22 cargo receiving terminals in the U.S. and affiliate offices in...
  • New England Motor Freight Receives the 2012 Carrier of the Year Award
    ELIZABETH, N.J. - New England Motor Freight (NEMF) announced today that they are the recipient of the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) Northeast Regional LTL carrier of the year award. The award, sponsored by NASSTRAC and Logistics Management magazine, recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence in performance and results. Recipients...
  • IAG Cargo Launches Online Booking
    IAG Cargo has today taken a significant step forward in its online strategy, making it possible for all customers to book services via the iagcargo.com web portal for the first time. Customers will be able to book online for IAG Cargo's Prioritise, Perform and Constant Fresh services, with e-booking extended...
  • A4A Promotes Paul McGraw to Vice President, Operations and Safety and Laura McKee to Vice President, Airline Services
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today announced two promotions in the Safety, Security and Operations Division, naming Paul McGraw as Vice President, Operations and Safety and Laura McKee as Vice President, Airline Services. Both assume their new roles effective today. McGraw...
  • Crowley Enters Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crowley Maritime Corporation's petroleum services group is entering the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market by acquiring Carib Energy LLC. Florida-based Carib Energy, founded in 2011, was the first company to receive a small scale, 25-year, LNG export license from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for LNG...
  • The International Furniture Transportation and Logistics Council (IFTLC) Announces 53rd Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
    BROOKLYN, Mich. - The International Furniture Transportation and Logistics Council (IFTLC) will hold its annual conference on May 15th through 17th at the Lago Mar Resort and Beach Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The conference, one of the most anticipated events in the furniture transportation industry, will include several educational...
  • Senate Poised to Pass HMT Reform Bill
    WASHINGTON - The Senate is poised to pass the first Water Resources Development Act since 2007 - possibly as soon as this week - paving the way for faster permitting of projects for full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. The bill proposes to reform the HMTF by guaranteeing more...
  • Return of the Quackers
    If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck. I don't know when that saying was first used to make a political point, but it can be traced back as least as far as the days of McCarthyism and the search for communists...
  • Warehousing and Distribution Leader FW Warehousing Donates Part of Its Profits to Worthy Causes
    SAUGET, Ill.- Since the start of 2013, long-time warehousing and distribution provider FW Warehousing has made two charitable donations from its profits, according to Mark Cusumano, President and CEO of FW Warehousing. "As part of our new open-book management system based on The Great Game of Business, we have a system...
  • Troy Container Line's Household Goods and Personal Effects Services Meeting Rising Demand
    RED BANK, N.J.-Troy Container Line, one of the largest American-owned NVOCC's and a member of International Association of Movers (IAM), is meeting the rising demand for personal effects and household goods transport with efficient and cost-effective maritime transport solutions. Prepared to service clients in need of auto transport, military relocation, household goods, or corporate relocation, the company works with...
  • Norfolk Southern Recognizes 54 Customers for Transporting Chemicals Safely
    NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that 54 customers earned the Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for safe handling of chemical products during 2012. Given annually for 17 years by Norfolk Southern, the award recognizes companies and facilities that ship more than 1,000 carloads of federally regulated hazardous...
  • Marc Feeser of Dell Named NASSTRAC Officer
    MINNEAPOLIS - The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) has named Marc Feeser as secretary and part of its officer team. NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, and provider relations to transportation and supply chain professionals involved in all modes of transportation. Feeser is senior manager, Americas fulfillment & logistics at Dell, Inc....
  • BDP Awarded Secure Trade Partnership Plus Accreditation by Singapore Customs
    PHILADELPHIA, SINGAPORE - BDP International (BDP) today announced its Singapore office has been awarded the prestigious Secure Trade Partnership (STP) Plus accreditation by Singapore Customs. STP is a certification program that requires companies to meet robust security standards in their trading operations to protect global supply chains. STP Plus is the...
  • UASC to Hike Asia-Europe Rates in June
    United Arab Shipping Co. will boost rates on some of its trade routes, effective June 1 (based on the bill of lading date): From Asia to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Adriatic, the increase will be $675 per 20-foot-equivalent unit for both dry cargo, including special equipment, and refrigerated cargo. From the...
  • MSC to Implement Asia-Mediterranean, Black Sea Surcharge
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will apply a peak-season surcharge to cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean and Black Sea, starting June 1: From Asia to all Mediterranean countries, excluding Turkey, Syria and the Black Sea, as well as the Adriatic and North Africa, the surcharge will be $700 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. From Asia...
  • Canada Adopts 'Strict' Emissions Standards for Ships
    Canada is adopting "strict" environmental standards to reduce emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters, according to Denis Lebel, the country's minister of transport, infrastructure and communities; minister of the economic development agency of Canada for Quebec; and minister of intergovernmental affairs. These changes further align Canada's emission standards with...
  • US Seeks Talks With Bahrain Regarding Labor Rights
    The U.S. has requested consultations with Bahrain under the labor chapter of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, following a December 2012 report by the U.S. Department of Labor that highlighted labor issues stemming from Bahrain's response to civil unrest in early 2011 in Bahrain and recommended actions to address those...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • Crowley enters LNG arena
    Crowley Maritime Corp's petroleum services division has entered the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market with the acquisition of US compatriot Carib Energy.
  • 'Let the losses begin'
    More red ink may be on the horizon for Knightsbridge Tankers following a first-quarter loss now that the owner has exited the crude segment, according to an analyst at Evercore Partners.
  • Anangel ties up capes
    John Angelicoussis's Anangel-American Shipping Enterprises has secured spot contracts for two of its capesize bulkers.
  • PACD readies bond press
    Pacific Drilling has turned to the bond market for the cash it needs to cut debt.
  • Keeping up with the Joneses
    The renaissance in North American crude production has set the stage for a transformation of the Jones Act tanker market, according to MJLF & Associates.
  • Prelude floater takes shape
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has laid the keel for Shell's first floating LNG (FLNG) unit.
  • CSG goes short again
    China Shipping Group (CSG) is raiding the short-term debt market again in a bid to raise CNY 2.5bn ($407m).
  • Knightsbridge in the red
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers made a loss in the first quarter of the year which ended with the company operating as a bulker specialist.
  • Torm not selling
    Torm has quashed suggestions it is preparing to sell its loss-making dry-cargo division.
  • Messina: "Deep grief"
    Italian owner Ignazio Messina has vowed to identify the causes of the containership smash in Genoa that has killed up to 10 people.
  • Ultrabulk back for more
    Ultrabulk has entered into a shipowning joint venture with a newly formed investment fund as it continued to take advantage of rock bottom newbuilding prices.
  • Scorpio in cash grab
    Scorpio has done its biggest equity fundraiser yet in an overnight offering.
  • CSSC borrows big
    China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has arranged a new credit line worth CNY 60bn ($9.76bn) with China Construction Bank.
  • Alstom: no STX bid
    French engineering group Alstom has no plans to acquire shipbuilder STX France.
  • Jaya slow to respond
    An analyst has taken a dim view of Jaya Holdings in the belief the company's next set of earnings will disappoint.
  • Jiangzhou may appeal
    China Ocean Shipbuilding is unhappy with a ruling it should compensate Canada's Algoma for cancelled bulkers and could appeal.
  • Kanal Istanbul is coming
    Work on the development of a Bosporus bypass will start next month, according to the Turkish government.
  • Sado makes losing start
    Sado Steamship has slashed its full year earnings forecast after seeing a drop in first quarter income.
  • 2Go chops loss
    Philippines ro-pax company 2Go has slashed its 2012 loss due to the disappearance of impairments from the balance sheet.
  • Inui loses more
    Inui Steamship has logged a deeper full-year loss as revenue fell away.
  • Eidesvik in note press
    Eidesvik Offshore is preparing to launch a raid on the Norwegian bond market.
  • OSG 10 still live
    A continuation of charter payments from OSG kept American Shipping Company is good health in the first quarter.
  • Torm turning around?
    Torm has trimmed its first quarter red ink with the help of the best product tanker market in half a decade.
  • Carnage in Genoa
    Seven people have been killed and three more are missing after an Ignazio Messina containership smashed into a control tower at Genoa in Italy.
  • PIL adds to MPP tally
    Singapore container line PIL has booked another two multipurpose (MPP) newbuildings in China.
  • Hyundai wins HCV order
    Subsea 7 has gone to Hyundai Heavy Industries to order a new heavy construction vessel which will be delivered in 2016.
  • Shandong hits big time
    State-owned Chinese shipowner Shandong Shipping has ordered four VLOCs at a CSIC yard, backed by an Australian charter.
  • WW's profits slide
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has seen a near 40% decline in first quarter profits on the back of poor market conditions.
  • A Whale crew 'unpaid'
    The crew of a TMT combination carrier stranded off Egypt claim they have gone unpaid for over three months.
  • SLNG gets first cargo
    Singapore's new LNG terminal has received its first commercial cargo and begun commercial operations.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • American Airlines on track for merger with US Airways
    Kenji Hashimoto, American's president of cargo, expressed confidence this week in the carrier's previously announced timeline for its $11 billion merger with US Airways. Meanwhile, "we are separate companies until the close," he added.
  • IAG Cargo on target for full integration in 2014
    "Our approach was not to announce this with a great big fanfare, but to get on with it and integrate the business. And I think, two years in, we've made good progress," said Steve Gunning, head of the airline's cargo business.
  • Ship strikes control tower in Port of Genoa
  • Alphaliner forecasts record boxship scrapping
  • XPO buys Interide Logistics, realizes strong 1Q
  • Panalpina says ocean freight buoys 1Q results
  • WTO picks Brazilian diplomat as new boss
    Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil was picked, making him the first diplomat from Latin America to lead the organization, which was set up in 1995. His appointment to director general will become official by May 31.
  • Textainer performs well in 1Q
  • Black Sea box terminal completes rail upgrade
  • Canada adopts new rules to reduce ship pollution
  • Pep Boys begins transload service in Savannah
    NRS said Tuesday it will deconsolidate ocean containers at its Pooler cross-dock facility four miles from the Port of Savannah and repack them into larger, 53-foot containers for the trip to Pep Boys' distribution center in Atlanta.
  • Maersk adds larger ships to U.S.-flag fleet
  • C.R. England adds 2 COOs
  • Evergreen returns to Jersey City office

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2013
  • IFO prices soft in Fujairah
    Suez prices firming.
  • Rotterdam prices follow downward path
    Gibraltar experiencing congestion.
  • Canada to begin enforcing low sulphur regulations
    'The changes we are announcing will reduce ship emissions,' says minister.
  • US official clears confusion about US ECA enforcement
    'We do not expect' vessels to use distillates if they cannot source compliant fuel oil, conference is told.
  • Sri Lanka has potential to be maritime and bunkering hub
    Maritime sector 'rightly identified' as target for development.
  • ClassNK scores SEEMP first
    Shipping company takes commercial step on efficiency software.
  • Asian bunker prices largely stable
    Sufficient avails in key Asian ports.
  • Sufficient 0.10% sulphur fuel availability predicted for 2015
    But predictions for what import volumes will be needed for Europe and cost implications vary.
  • Stena Line: 'We have to invest in more fuel efficient services'
    High speed ferry to be broken up and recycled.
  • Triple-E vessel: Maersk planning initial bunkering in Russia
    Decision was made on the back of lower bunker fuel prices at the port of Vladivostok.
  • Dan-Bunkering further beefs up Dubai team
    Relocating experienced bunker trader to Dubai office.
  • Maersk reflagging newer, more fuel-efficient ships
    To ensure they meet 'stringent safety, environmental, operational and compliance standards' required by the USCG.
  • EC: 'Important' for next MEPC to produce results
    Highlights targets for upcoming MEPC meeting to achieve.
  • US starts soybean biofuel pilot for vessels
    Scheme includes five boats.
  • US confirms plan for naval bunkering at Maldives
    But no extension of military co-operation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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