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September 11, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's first half container volume falls 8pc to 10.7 million TEU
  • Hapag first with one-week US$500/TEU A-E rate hike before Golden Week
  • China's August exports exceeds forecast, shows signs of steadier growth
  • Global Port Tracker finds US retailers stocking up for holiday season
  • Shenzhen reaches deep into China to funnel cargo from its distant dry ports
  • Drewry: Carrier reliability falls to 70pc from 72pc in second quarter
  • Panama Canal talks tolls, expansion progress with Japanese car carriers
  • Sichuan to spend US$16.34 billion on road infrastructure in 2013
  • MCC, Singapore-based Maersk intra-Asia feeder, looks to limit services
  • European Maritime Safety Agency to switch to latest RuleCheck system
  • Yangtze River Express shifts flights from Luxembourg to Amsterdam
  • SF Express courier starts Kunming, Guangzhou, Nantong cargo flights
  • Safer landings by 'going around' could save lives, say air safety experts

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Allcargo stuffs its highest number of export consol boxes out of Nhava Sheva in Aug. 2013
  • London retains position as leading global maritime centre
  • China's Ministry of Communication delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • KPT adjudged 'Major Port of the Year' for fourth year running
  • Mumbai Port welcomes Thai business delegation
  • Nine bids for building new NMPT berth
  • Air cargo volume attains two-year high in July
  • Rlys freight earnings up by 8.86 pc in April-August 2013
  • DGAD asks Centre to impose anti-dumping duty on bulk drug from EU
  • Infra lending may take a hit on fears of bad debts
  • INR extends gains against dollar
  • Shippers welcome RBI measures on managing forex risk

International Transport Journalweb site
  • France defers "ecotaxe" until January
  • Yangtze River Express launches Schiphol services
  • Raben Group opens new logistics centre in Poland
  • GB Railfreight expands fleet
  • South Sudanese airline starts flying to Khartoum
  • Gruber Logistics scoops up Intertransport Hohnholz
  • Danish transport sector can and wants to reduce CO2
  • K Line invests in next generation car carriers
  • NOL Group enlarges board
  • New Coyne Airways MD sets sights on expansion
  • Post Nord integrates logistics activities under one brand
  • US National Gateway completes phase one clearance
  • Liberia storms ahead on MLC certification
  • Italienisch-schweizerischer UKV Basel-Mailand
  • Transporeon welcomes new team members in France

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Scotland's Craig Group orders six newbuilds in Spain
  • Chinese yard lays keel of PSV for Nigeria's Pheranzy
  • USCG investigates drifting barge incident
  • Incat starts construction of 70 m, 30 knot crew boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Sea-Tac Airport in line for new automated exit lane gear
  • Coast Guard crews rescue woman who jumped from ferry WENATCHEE
  • Public input sought for Burgerville restaurant at PDX
  • Over $100 million set for Port Metro Vancouver upgrades
  • Taiwan Feed Industry Association inks MOU with US Grains Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Corinth Canal lifts profit estimates for 2013
    Greek waterway company turns a corner after end of Sea Containers era
  • Two more Greek ferry lines anchored in red
    Anek and NEL join the ranks of first-half loss-makers, though results improve year on year
  • UK flag growth 'disappointing', admits transport minister
    Ship register needs growth to boost employment and nation's global standing
  • Changing faces
    Freight forwarder Allport Cargo Services is looking to eCommerce and new markets for future growth
  • World Fleet Update - August 2013
    Flood of containership newbuildings continues, but scrapping is stymied by falling rates
  • US import box volumes forecast to rise 5.1% this month
    Retailers' inventory building is said to be making up for slow imports earlier in the year
  • Owners should make optimal fleet size a priority
    Conference speakers disagree on what is ideal number of vessels
  • German owners with a solid business plan can still tap liquidity
    NIBC Bank's director of shipping tells Hamburg conference that there are options available
  • Lloyd Fonds chief looks to innovation to woo Germany's small investors
    KG houses are not out of a job but the entire niche industry will need fresh thinking, says Teichert
  • Panamax deployment on intra-Asia trade levels off
    Conference told vessel levels on this route have reached saturation point
  • German owners denied bank funding could find Oslo attractive
    Norway's bond market is straightforward to access and requires less documentation than New York, Hamburg conference told
  • Illegal bunkering in Nigeria 'shameful'
    Unsafe transfers causing oil spills involve global fleet, LISW seminar is told
  • Maersk Line shows its rivals a clean pair of heels
    Danish line bucks the trend as most other carriers announce losses
  • Panalpina takes a step forward
    Forwarder outperforms the market in terms of ocean freight volume growth
  • Trade Route Intelligence: Sea change
    Container lines have reduced capacity on the North America-Middle East trade lane.
  • Derivatives can protect owners against counterparty risk
    Clarksons Securities chief offers solutions to current volatile market
  • Decision time for container weighing
    TT Club's risk management director Peregrine Storrs-Fox assesses how historians may judge the supply chain industry in the wake of this month's debate at the IMO
  • Data Hub: Shipper Sentiment Survey, Americas
    New tonnage and trade lane moves cause service disruption
  • Bunker Quarterly: Are prices set to rise?
    Carriers welcome lower fuel costs in the quarter but unrest in the Middle East is making everyone nervous
  • German ship finance seeks a new model
    Fresh lenders enter the market as established players admit there has to be change
  • Banks need to clarify distinction between court and private sales
    Ince & Co partner tells Hamburg conference that each method has pros and cons
  • Turkish box port sector could get more European money
    EBRD weighs $75m loan to help with construction of deepsea terminal
  • Counting the cost
    Insurers await deluge of claims from MOL Comfort casualty
  • Judge allows Korea Line sale to proceed
    Injunction brought by two bidders is thrown out, clearing preferred bidder SM Group to move forward
  • Minsheng Leasing revealed as lessor for MSC 18,400 teu newbuildings
    Second Chinese lessor places orders in South Korea for European owner
  • Too many eggs in too few baskets?
    Never in the field of international trade will so much be carried for so many by so few ships, write Mike Garratt and Antonella Teodoro of MDS Transmodal
  • China makes its mark in demolition market
    While volatile currency exchange rates hit others in south Asia, Chinese buyers push on
  • Trade Statistics: North American downturn
    Imports into North America decline by 4% in the second quarter
  • Reinsurers call for separate wreck removal pillar in XoL contract
    Move gains support as costs increase for Costa Concordia and Rena removals

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Paragon signals share sale
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today filed a registration for an offering to fund acquisitions from a company owned by Paragon CEO Michael Bodouroglou
  • ULCS orders defy box sector's difficulties
    BOX CARRIERS are likely to continue ordering ultra-large container ships despite their difficulties in restoring profitability on long-haul trade
  • VLGC rates seen buoyed
    VLGC RATES might depart their present softening trend and feel upward pressure in the next two weeks, brokers told Fairplay today
  • UK raises training budget
    THE UK government has increased money it budgets for seafarer instruction tol support 200 more trainees per year
  • Insurance product targets abandonment
    A NEW insurance instrument for flag states covering repatriation of abandoned seafarers is merely aimed at taking the pressure off shipowners, critics alleged at a meeting in London today
  • China's marine equipment imports rebound
    CHINA's marine equipment imports rebounded 16% month-on-month in July to $381M, Beijing said
  • Box recovery threatened
    A LINER analyst warned today that the surge in orders for ultra-large container ships might prevent full recovery in that sector until after 2015
  • Huanghua handling rises
    NORTH China's Huanghua comprehensive port area in Hebei Province handled 138,832teu (1.59M tonnes) for the first eight months of 2013
  • Ro-pax scheme planned
    A RO-PAX service is planned to provide a direct link of Sabah in eastern Malaysia with Palawan in western Philippines
  • Bulker arrested in Singapore
    TURKISH bulker Reis-G was arrested in Singapore over the weekend by law firm Oon & Bazul, according to records from the admiralty sheriff
  • Tanjung aims to raise $5M
    MALAYSIA's Tanjung Offshore is aiming to raise about 17M ringgit ($5M) from the private placement of 29
  • Drybulk stock rally gathers steam
    US-LISTED drybulk equities added to their price resurgence today as rate recovery hopes prevailed among investors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • China's Exports Surge
    China's export growth last month outstripped most forecasts, with shipments to the U.S. seeing significant expansion. Total exports last month from China increased by 7.1 percent year-on-year, up from 5.1 percent year-over-year growth in July. Outbound shipments of electronics, textiles, toys, apparel and machinery were all more than 6.5 percent higher...
  • RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Appoints New Executive Team
    Vincent Castagno Mark Pontarelli Larry Cuddy Paul Sullivan RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, an intermodal, distribution and logistics services company, has appointed Larry Cuddy as vice president of commercial strategy and client solutions, Vincent Costagno as vice president of sales, Mark Pontarelli as vice president of agent development and Paul Sullivan as vice president of finance. Cuddy has...
  • American Airlines' Cargo Volume Improved 5.7 Percent in August
    American Airlines' cargo volume changes year-to-date. Full-size image The parent of American Airlines, AMR Corp., reported August cargo figures for its principal subsidiary, showing an increase to 150,516 million ton miles, up 5.7 percent from 142,458 million ton miles reported in August 2012. For the first eight months of 2013, ton miles dropped...
  • CTS: North American Exports to Asia See Largest Drop of 2013
    North American exports to Far East Asia Full-size image Containerized exports from North America to Far East Asia experienced a year-over-year dip of 9.3 percent in June 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This is the largest decrease in 2013 so far, and the fourth straight month of declines...
  • Panama Canal Authority Discusses Tolls for Car Carriers
    The Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis of the potential pricing structure for car carriers for the canal.The Panama Canal Authority has met with the Japanese Shipowners Association and several car manufacturers in Japan to discuss the canal's future toll structure. During the meetings, the Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis...
  • Survey Warns London at Risk of Losing Shipping Predominance
    Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at dusk.London is in danger of losing its position as a global maritime center. Although the city still maintains its predominance in the maritime world, it is at risk of declining influence over the next decade, according to a survey of young shipping professionals. Almost 70 percent...
  • EU, Somalia Meet Again to Boost Maritime Security
    Members of Somalia's government and the EU met to discuss maritime security.Members from Somalia's government and the European Union have again met to discuss how to strengthen maritime security and economic development in Somalia. The European Naval Force Somalia, also known as Operation Atalanta, hosted the president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh...
  • US Steel Exports 'Below Healthy Levels' in July
    U.S. exports of steel year-to-date. Full-size image U.S. steel exports in July totaled 1.087 million tons, rising 2.2 percent from 1.064 million tons in June and 0.3 percent from July 2012, according to government reporting. "[North American Free Trade Agreement] steel demand improved in July compared to June by 6 percent, offsetting declines...
  • Spain-South Africa Service to Be Merged With SAECS
    Member lines of the Southern Africa Europe Container Service, including Deutsche Afrika-Linien, Maersk Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Safmarine, have decided to merge the current service with Med-Shuttle/225 Service. The Med-Shuttle/225 Service, operated by Maersk and Safmarine between Algeciras, Spain, and South Africa, on which MOL and DAL participate as slot...
  • FREE Webcast: Conquering Export Classification Challenges: A Case Study & Best Practices
    Export classification is a complex, layered process, but the obligation of proper declaration falls to the U.S. exporter, and the definition of 'export' is wide, so mastering it is vital. In this webcast, we will examine the challenges of classification in the U.S., the intricacies of the U.S. Export Control...
  • Exporting 101 for Small Businesses
    Virtually every small business is interested in expanding its customer base. Exporting goods and services provides a tremendous opportunity for small businesses to reach new markets, find more customers and contribute more to the U.S. economy. The International Trade Commission reports that small businesses that exported saw average revenue growth of...
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening on Track
    CHARLESTON, S.C. - If the necessary approvals are delivered as planned, the Port of Charleston deepening project will be approved in late 2015, and the South Atlantic gateway will have a 50-foot channel five years later. "Clearly, we want it finalized within this decade," James Newsome, president and chief executive officer...
  • SUNY Maritime College President Announces Resignation
    September 9, 2013: SUNY Maritime College President Rear Admiral Wendi B. Carpenter, USN (Ret.), announced on Friday, September 6, 2013, that she will step down shortly after the completion of Fall semester.Admiral Carpenter has served as President since August 31, 2011, and has decided to step down in order to...
  • DHL provides tailor-made logistics solutions to showcase the 2014 Spring collections at Mercedes Benz- Fashion Week
    DHL global network offers retailers efficient transit times from remote manufacturing locations worldwide E-commerce shipping solutions help designers go global New York, NY, September 9, 2013: As the world's top designers and fashion brands bring their Spring 2014 collections to the runway, DHL returns as the Official Logistics Provider for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...
  • Avalon Ranked For 2013 Best Places To Work In Insurance
    CHICAGO (Monday, September 9th, 2013)- Avalon Risk Management is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, Avalon is being recognized by Business Insurance's 2013 Best Places to Work in Insurance. Business Insurance will reveal the final rankings in a special report in its October 21stissue. Lisa Gelsomino, President/CEO of Avalon commented...
  • Transportation Intermediaries Association Announces a New Goal as Part of its Veteran Initiative
    Alexandria, VA Sept 9, 2013 TIA is proud to announce an ambitious new goal for its Veteran Initiative program. By the end of 2014, it is the Association's goal to have 100 veterans hired by its members. TIA, starting very early in2013, has been working to help returning and disabled veterans find gainful employment with...
  • Container Ship Order Surge to Delay Liner Recovery Beyond 2015
    Triple E vessel Majestic Maersk in Ningbo, China.The recent surge in orders for mega-ships risks delaying the recovery in liner shipping beyond 2015, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. The container ship order book has soared to a 14-month high of 3.67 million 20-foot-equivalent units, or 21.5 percent of the existing fleet,...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Senesco seals order
    A small US shipyard appears to have firmed up a contract to construct six container barges that will be used to service municipal waste stations controlled by the City of New York.
  • Cape rally continues
    Capesize bulkers trading in the spot market continued to gain traction Tuesday and many believe rates will remain firm in the foreseeable future.
  • Island better off in Q2
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Island Offshore has reported a stronger second quarter thanks to firming spot market rates.
  • KDB sets DSME timeline
    Korea Development Bank has put a timeframe on its plan to sell its stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
  • Paragon adds ultras
    Paragon Shipping is selling $25m of shares to add two bulker newbuildings to its fleet.
  • SCF in for Zvezda
    State-owned tanker company Sovcomflot is joining a consortium to buy into Russia's big new Zvezda shipyard.
  • Crew stays put
    A crew of 16 Ukrainians is refusing to leave a bulker arrested in Cameroon since February until they get their pay.
  • CSIC seeks $1.4bn
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has unveiled plans for a giant fundraiser.
  • Bulkers in port smash
    A Korean bulker is aground outside Chittagong port in Bangladesh after a collision with another dry cargo vessel.
  • UASC to join top table
    United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) recent giant boxship order will propel the company into the big league of containership operators.
  • Viking Line hits high
    Finland's Viking Line has posted record passenger figures over the summer thanks to its new cruiseferry.
  • Turkey's terminal support
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering investing $75m in a new container terminal in Turkey.
  • Unifeeder expands
    Denmark's short-sea line Unifeeder is starting a new weekly run from France to Russia.
  • Palumbo performs "surgery"
    A Grimaldi ro-ro has received a new nose at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta, an operation the yard has called "high naval surgery."
  • Siem ties up two
    Siem Offshore as entered into charter contracts for a pair of offshore support vessels in Africa.
  • Smart to dump coal
    South Africa has given the go-ahead for salvors to dump 10,000 tonnes of coal into the sea from the stricken bulker Smart.
  • Axis back at Cosco
    Axis Offshore, the J Lauritzen and HitecVision joint-venture, has returned to China to order a second floating accommodation unit.
  • Ray car carrier aground
    A Ray Shipping-owned car carrier is reported to have gone aground off the southern coast of mainland Japan.
  • Finland going green
    Government provides EUR 30m to shipowners for eco-retrofitting work.
  • Somalia warning
    Seafarers are being warned that improving conditions off the coast of Somalia could lead to the resumption of piracy attacks.
  • Seven eye ENVC
    Seven investors have registered to bid for concessions to use the land and infrastructure of struggling Portuguese shipbuilder ENVC.
  • Valemax touches bottom
    One of Vale's new Valemax Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC) has reportedly touched bottom at a port in Brazil.
  • Five more for Taizhou
    China's Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has continued to rack up more bulker orders, adding up to 10 ships to its backlog.
  • Oceanografia eyes bonds
    Oceanografia says it is contemplating a $300m bond issue to help fund the purchase of two large offshore vessels.
  • US volumes to grow
    US container imports are expected to see a year-on-year growth of 5% in September, a trade body has predicted.
  • Turkish bulker held
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has reportedly arrested a second Turkish-owned bulker in as many weeks.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Port of Charleston: Deeper is No. 1 priority
    This year the port has seen 300 post-Panamax ships call and port CEO Jim Newsome said once the Panama Canal opens up, he expects the size of "work horse" ships calling the U.S. East Coast to be in the 8,000-10,000 TEU range.
  • Spending on demand planning tools to rise
  • House lawmakers told FMC's proposed OTI regulation 'burdensome'
    NCBFAA official warned FMC's initiative "would - if implemented - significantly increase unnecessary burdens and expense on OTIs, raise significant due process concerns and create needless administrative burdens on the agency's own staff."
  • CSX completes first phase of National Gateway
    The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad said double-stacked intermodal service is now possible between its existing terminal in Chambersburg, Pa., and the new high-tech, intermodal hub in North Baltimore, Ohio.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. Chamber says all states gain from WRDA passage
  • TCG, TMW Systems bundle products
  • Chinese decision to aid Port of Virginia lumber exports
  • Long Beach releases video on Middle Harbor progress
  • time:matters adds Amsterdam same-day service
  • STB beefs up interchange commitment reporting rules
  • Analyst: No impact from HOS rules
  • Yusen Logistics opens Jaipur branch in India
  • Big August for autos could boost transportation sector
    BB&T Capital Markets pointed out that August sales of 16 million vehicles, which has been predicted by J.D. Power & Associates, would represent the largest sales volume in a single month since November 2007.
  • Europe introduces inland waterway initiatives
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Middle East tensions trigger rise in bunker hedging
    'There has been some scrambling to cover against further rises,' says ship broker.
  • IFO price still falling in Fujairah
    Mixed price movements in Suez.
  • Prices softening across Europe
    Wide price-spreads in Rotterdam.
  • Hong Kong terminal to suspend bunker operations
    Chevron is conducting annual inspection.
  • 20% rise in commercial maritime vacancies
    Hiring patterns suggest maritime businesses are 'much more positive about the future'.
  • Firm seeks patent for LNG bunkering method
    Technology seeks to prevent the evaporation of LNG during bunkering.
  • More details emerge on tanker auction
    Bunkers onboard to be paid for separately.
  • India files complaint over tanker's detention
    Iranian authorities have 'downgraded' the tanker's alleged deficiencies.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Except in the South Korean port of Busan.
  • Government gives cash for scrubbers
    Finland to support eco-retrofits on vessels.
  • Oil spill response test
    Exercise will simulate a response to a collision and oil spill.
  • Irving Oil to construct marine terminal
    Engineering and design works expected to begin in 2015.
  • Titan Petrochemicals: Auditor will not renew its appointment
    Ernst & Young to leave appointment as auditor of the firm with effect from September 30, 2013.
  • Conglomerate expands operations at Novorossiysk
    Launch of new terminal 'an opportunity to gain more revenue', says Delo Group spokesman.
  • Frontline 2012 takes delivery of fuel-efficient MR vessel
    Front Arrow is the first vessel to be delivered under company's newbuilding programme.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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