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November 12, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping's CEO Young Min Kim resigns after continuing losses
  • Cosco Group declares ex-chairman Capt Wei Jiafu is free to travel at will
  • Meredith steps down as HPH Holdings boss, Eric Ip steps up January 1
  • Cargo ship sinks after collision with OOCL Southampton off Hong Kong
  • Asia-Europe rates double, but not enough to right 3 months of erosion
  • US truckers hail bill seeking cost-benefit study on hours of work limits
  • Khorgas border checkpoint upgrade elevates rail crossing to first grade
  • Xinjiang checkpoint 9-month volume up 20.3pc to 36.1 million tonnes
  • Xinjiang Baketu checkpoint 9-month volume soars 155pc to 78,700 tonnes
  • Ningbo Meishan Bonded Area's whole car import checkpoint good to go
  • Port of Oakland breaks ground on intermodal trade and logistics centre
  • V Alexander transports giant column from Poland to central Russia
  • Davies Turner to deploy more longer trailers to cut numbers of trips
  • Peel Ports to install one terminal operating system in the UK, Ireland
  • Lufthansa flies aid-packed Airbus A340-600 to typhoon-hit Philippines
  • Lambert-St Louis airport in cargo deal talks with Brownsville, Texas
  • TNT Express opens Doha warehouse, Qatar 'fast growing express market'
  • Glasgow Airport opens The Hub, 14,000-square metres of warehousing
  • EVA launches Tianjin-Taipei scheduled air freighter service to Bohai Rim

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Bhavani Shipping Services & Srinivasa Transports celebrate joining hands to operate CWC CFS in Vizag
  • Iran offers to ship crude to India for free
  • Mega container carriers calling at Antwerp port by the dozen
  • MOL pledges support to typhoon relief efforts in Philippines
  • Packing & securing cargo in containers seen as larger problem
  • Tanker industry conference deliberates on sustainable market recovery
  • MbPT investigating Mahul oil spill
  • Port of Amsterdam's recent mission to India a success, says Koen Overtoom (COO)
  • Shreyas Shipping inaugurates Kollam port with new service
  • CII-WEF ink deal to boost infra investment

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Prague-Athens railfreight corridor in service
  • Russian Railways and IZ-Karteks cooperate
  • Hanjin Shipping changes top slot
  • MOL supports typhoon-afflicted people in the Philippines
  • B Post sees substantial profit growth in Q3
  • Paccar commences production of DAF trucks in Brazil
  • Freja emphasizing Norwegian and offshore activities
  • FedEx Express opens new facility at Abu Dhabi airport
  • ICTSI records increased volumes and earnings
  • Korean Cargo continuing with Champ
  • Scheck takes delivery of 35 new Kögel Megas
  • Management reshuffle
  • Ekol Logistics staking claim in Hungary
  • Drewry: Asian trade to North America still promising
  • IAG Cargo Q3 volumes and revenues down
  • TEN-T - Neue Projekte, neues Geld
  • Resignation at Cosco
  • Bowman promoted to vice-chairman

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources to keynote Marine Log OEC 2013
  • Armed guards deter pirate attack on Torm tanker
  • Matson duo to have most powerful dual fuel engines yet
  • AHTS to have multi step hybrid gear

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Drewry container report finds market accepting rate increases
  • Marcon brokers sale of multi-purpose vessel
  • NATO warship detains nine suspected pirates
  • Washington legislature approves parts of governor's Boeing package
  • Vancouver Port Commissionholding budget meeting tomorrow

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Trade Route Intelligence: Steadfast trade from Asia to Australasia
    A new free trade agreement could add momentum, but whether it brings the hoped-of benefits remains to be seen
  • Data Hub: Charter market
    Depressed rates overshadow Eisbeinessen as panamaxes suffer from lack of interest
  • Data Hub: Box lease update
    Moderate peak season demand hits container leasing companies
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Recent trends in Asia seem to be going in the right direction
  • Ardmore reports improved earnings and supply-demand balance
    But costs of going public weigh down its third-quarter results
  • Torm tanker guards foil Indian Ocean hijack attempt
    Port 2 Port also deters attack in southern Somali basin
  • Softship takes care of commercial workflow for shippers
    Maritime company's software extends to liner operators, agents, ro-ro and breakbulk
  • London Gateway opening strikes a positive note
    For a start-up terminal to win business from an established rival is no mean feat
  • Bernhard Schulte sells three chemtankers for $36m
    Deal with Dong-A Tanker marks a busy week for sales
  • Nordic American Tankers posts a narrower net loss
    Rising voyage revenue boosts bottom line
  • Eurotankers and Teekay close rare suexmax sale
    Only nine such ships have been sold so far this year
  • BW LPG plans initial public offering for November 25
    Company expects to raise $280m on the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • BW Group eyes US Gulf LPG market
    Vessel chartered out to Geogas on two-year contract
  • The slings and arrows of shipping UK
    Thoughts turn to the state of the maritime nation as Trinity House turns 500
  • ICTSI net income rises 29%
    Terminals in Karachi and Jakarta boost Philippines port giant's results
  • Hanjin Shipping president steps down following liquidity woes
    Eighth-largest container line ponders ways to shore up its balance sheet
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping secures $510m loan for VLCCs
    Import-Export Bank of China backs 10-newbuilding booking from home-grown yards
  • Frontline sales lift a flat Diwali week for demolition
    But scrapping prospects for year-end are seen as improving
  • Teekay Offshore posts higher cashflow
    Chief executive Evensen signals continued growth in distribution
  • Chinese ports struggle as regional competition intensifies
    Slowing growth underlies big changes taking place at east Asian ports
  • Frontline's future in the balance as it ponders fate of older VLCCs
    Fredriksen must decide whether to sell or scrap large tankers
  • Capesizes are in for a bumpy ride
    This week's rates rebound belies declining fundamental demand

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • NAT pares its losses
    HERBJORN Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers today posted lower losses for its latest quarter, as Suezmax spot rates improved
  • Malacca pirates strike
    PIRATES were reported today to have attacked a second tanker in a month off Malaysia
  • Walvis Bay loan agreed
    AFRICAN Development Bank said today it is lending ZAR2.9Bn ($338M) to Namibia Ports Authority for a new box terminal
  • NOCC buys back part of bond issue
    NORWEGIAN Car Carriers said today it has received a committed offer for refinancing a bank facility secured on three vessels
  • CEO quits in shadow of Finnlines losses
    GRIMALDI'S Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said Uwe Bakosch has resigned after four-and-a-half years as CEO and president
  • Hanjin president resigns
    HANJIN Shipping said today president and CEO Kim Young Min is resigning, after the company continued to suffer losses and delay in financial support from major creditor banks
  • Bulker S&P remains strong
    SALES and purchase activity remains high for bulkers, with several Panamaxes changing hands last week
  • NADL files IPO papers
    NORTH Atlantic Drilling said today it has filed amended registration statements for its IPO in New York
  • BW prices its IPO
    BW LPG said today it will price its IPO on the Oslo Stock Exchange at 40-50 kroner ($5.8) per share

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Same Day? No Way
    Does the sudden renewed interest in same-day delivery of online orders reveal a genuine underlying opportunity, or will these services fail spectacularly the way Kozmo.com, Webvan, Home Grocer and others did when the dot-com bubble burst more than a decade ago? There is full-on hype over same-day delivery. Declaring that it's...
  • FMC Keeps 'Open Mind' on P3
    This is the first in a series of articles looking at the P3 Network's chances of approval in the U.S., Europe and China. WASHINGTON - The Federal Maritime Commission likely will focus on two key words - "unreasonable" and "likely" - as it determines in the coming weeks whether to allow...
  • XPO Logistics Revenue Leaps 173 Percent
    Recent acquisitions and strong in-house growth powered a 173.3 percent leap in total revenue at XPO Logistics to $194 million in the third quarter. The transportation and logistics firm's freight brokerage revenue, which accounts for nearly 80 percent of XPO sales, rocketed 374.4 percent to $152.6 million. XPO is well on its...
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics Adds Leadership to the Global Compliance Team
    Houston-November 07, 2013-Crane Worldwide Logistics, a full-service air, ocean trucking, customs brokerage and logistics company, recently announced the addition of Cedrick Young and Harry Gerritsen to Crane Worldwide's global compliance team. Young and Gerritsen combine to add more than 30 years to the compliance team. Young will take over at Crane...
  • Amazon Launches Sunday Deliveries With USPS
    Amazon.com has unveiled a new partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday, starting in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas. Amazon Prime members, who receive unlimited two-day shipping on items from the world's largest Internet retailer, can now receive their packages on Sunday in these...
  • USA-ITA rebranded as United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
    Yesterday, the United States Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel (USA-ITA) launched our new brand: United States Fashion Industry Association. Our new brand includes a new mission statement and values statement that more clearly communicates our purpose and direction for the future. The launch took place at the 25th Annual Textile...
  • Symposium on 'Building Florida's Future' brings together key leaders to position region and state's future in transportation, economic development and workforce
    TAMPA, Fla.-As part of the Florida Chamber Foundation's rollout of the highly anticipated 2013 Trade and Logistics Study on Monday, November 4, some of the state and nation's most notable thought leaders came together to discuss major topics in the areas of regional economic development, transportation, infrastructure and education, leading...
  • Kalmar Ottawa Leads the Way with Emissions-Compliant Terminal Tractors
    OTTAWA, KANSAS - Underscoring its position as the leading manufacturer of terminal tractors, Kalmar Ottawa is setting a clear standard for engineering trucks that produce fewer emissions and deliver better fuel efficiency while actually improving performance. In 2012, Kalmar Ottawa was the first terminal tractor maker to offer trucks equipped with Cummins...
  • Ryder UK Supplies Tractors to QV Foods' Fleet
    Ryder has renewed the 12 vehicle fleet of QV Foods, one of the UK's leading suppliers of fresh, prepared and bulk potatoes and vegetables. Under a five year contract hire deal Ryder has supplied a combination of DAF XF105 and CF85 460hp 44-tonne tractor units. The new tractors will operate with...
  • Seko Logistics Joins Advisory Board of the International Omni Retailing Members Association
    David Emerson, Group Sales and Marketing Director at SEKO Logistics, has joined the Advisory Board of the International Omni Retailing Members Association (IORMA). The Association provides global and regional knowledge for members on all matters relating to the growing world of Omni-channel retailing. IORMA's services benefit businesses, organisations, government and academia...
  • JOC Economist: Bangladesh Garment Exports to US to Keep Falling
    The cost of apparel production in Bangladesh will rise "markedly" in the coming years, pushing down containerized exports to the U.S., said Journal of Commerce Economist Mario Moreno. The closing of factories for much-needed safety repairs and disruptions of factory hours caused by massive street protests appear to have already increased...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Flat in October
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image Higher employment in such sectors as retail sales and automotive and furniture manufacturing did not deliver jobs for trucking last month.Trucking made few employment gains in October, keeping the Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index flat month-to-month at 95.7. The index, based on U.S....
  • Looking Back to Look Forward
    As the end of 2013 nears, many of us are being asked to forecast what will happen in 2014 as we prepare our budgets. What does global trade growth look like? What about individual trades? Where are carrier rates going? Wrap that up in a package and send it to the...
  • Hiring Dispute Threatens Productivity at NY-NJ Port
    After the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor held a series of lively hearings in 2010 on work and pay practices at the East Coast's busiest port, Commissioner Ronald Goldstock said the crime watchdog agency's work was just beginning. "Give us five years and this waterfront will be unrecognizable," Goldstock said. Three...
  • Waterfront Commission's Hiring Duties Unique
    New York-New Jersey is the only U.S. port where the size of the longshore work force is set by a law enforcement agency that must approve new hires. It's been that way since 1953, when the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor was created to clean up job-selling, kickbacks, loan-sharking and...
  • Carrier-Affiliated Terminals Weigh Cost-Cutting Options
    A significant change in the relationship between shipping lines and marine terminal operators is under way, with carriers placing less emphasis on owning and operating their own facilities and more emphasis on reducing costs and preserving capital. "The days of ocean carriers having their own marine terminals are waning," said Tay...
  • US-EU Restart Free Trade Talks in Wake of Spying Scandal
    The European Union and the United States began a second round of free trade negotiations in Brussels today even as recent spying allegations have undermined trust between the world's biggest commercial partners. The planned week-long talks are expected to focus on investment, services, energy and regulatory issues. The second round of Transatlantic...
  • Italy's Port of Livorno Sees Future in Ro-Ro Traffic
    NEW YORK - In the last decade, Italy's Port of Livorno has become increasingly reliant on roll-on, roll-off traffic, signifying a shift in the port's long-term outlook. In 2003, ro-ro traffic at the Port of Livorno accounted for 29.9 percent of overall volume, but by 2012, it accounted for 38.5 percent of...
  • Arkansas Best's Profit Jumped in Third Quarter
    Arkansas Best today reported net income of $14.0 million in the third quarter of 2013, up 114.5 percent year-over-year from $6.5 million, driven by a "seasonally strong" business environment for ABF Freight System and higher revenue from emerging businesses. Quarterly revenue for the transportation company, No. 11 on JOC's list of...
  • Weakened Typhoon Hits Vietnam After Devastating Central Philippines, Heads for China
    People walk among debris next to a ship washed ashore in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan at Anibong in Tacloban, the Philippines on Nov. 11, 2013. Photo: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images.More than 10,000 people are feared dead after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) caused widespread devastation in the central Philippines on Friday and...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Grimaldi bins one
    Italian liner operator Grimaldi Napoli is said to have scrapped an ageing conro as it prepares to welcome replacement newbuildings to its fleet.
  • Golden JV cashes handy
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean and Glencore have sold off a handysize bulker bought from STX Pan Ocean in September.
  • Algoma slips in Q3
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has posted a dip in third-quarter profit, but the trend for the year is up.
  • Finnlines sells up
    Finnish owner Finnlines has sold a 1995-built ro-pax to its parent Grimaldi Group.
  • Godafoss hit by fire
    Crew have been forced to extinguish a fire on an Eimskip boxship for the second time in three years.
  • Still time to vote
    Voting for the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year closes on Wednesday, so readers can still affect the outcome.
  • Premuda increases deficit
    Italian tanker and bulker owner Premuda has seen its loss double so far this year.
  • Ardmore red but ahead
    Ardmore Shipping has reported a smaller than expected loss for the third quarter.
  • Allseas back at DSME
    Allseas Marine Contractors has unveiled plans to build a platform installation and decommissioning vessel that will dwarf its existing giant.
  • Oaktree's growing interest
    Oaktree Capital has seen its investment in US listed shipping companies grow by over $50m during the third quarter despite selling out of Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Boxship leak injures two
    Two people were hurt and another 19 were taken to hospital as a precaution after a leak on a boxship in Belgium.
  • Dragon hit by fire
    Firefighters have brought a blaze under control on a grounded Heung-A boxship off Vietnam.
  • SSC profit down
    Car carrier owner Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) saw its third quarter profit sliced by a fifth despite a huge jump in revenue.
  • Wellington has more STNG
    Wellington Trust has added to its investment in Scorpio Tankers with the purchase of more shares in the New York-listed owner.
  • Pipavav targets new cash
    India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering is in advanced talks to bring in a new investor.
  • Superstorm causes chaos
    One crewman was reported missing as super-typhoon Haiyan forced a boxship, a tanker, cargoships, ferries and barges ashore in the Philippines over the weekend.
  • SALT secures $330m
    Scorpio Bulkers has netted a loan to pay for a chunk of its vast newbuilding orderbook.
  • SBM sells only OSV
    SBM Offshore has offloaded a diving support construction newbuilding to leave it as a pureplay FPSO outfit.
  • NAT's king cull
    Nordic American Tankers has voiced hope for an improved suezmax market, suggesting almost half of the orderbook will fail to arrive.
  • Shreyas stronger
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has pushed up its profit in the second quarter.
  • Tamai turns it round
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has returned to profit in the first half despite a revenue drop.
  • Iran's inducements
    Iran is said to be offering free delivery of crude to India to keep exports flowing.
  • BW LPG prices IPO
    BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, officially launched its Oslo initial public offering (IPO) Monday.
  • Torm beats off pirates
    A Torm product tanker has escaped an attempted piracy attack off the east coast of Africa.
  • SALT in the city
    Scorpio Bulkers has unveiled its expected initial public offering in New York while simultaneously providing for existing holders to exchange their stock for shares in the new listing.
  • Hanjin CEO stands down
    Hanjin Shipping chief executive Young Min Kim has agreed to step down from the post with immediate effect.
  • Shell deal confirmed
    Tristar Transport has confirmed that it has ordered six MR tankers on the back of medium-term charters to oil major Shell.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • Obama promotes infrastructure investment at Port of New Orleans
  • New Zealand ambassador visits Port of Philadelphia
  • Hanjin Shipping CEO resigns, citing losses
    Hanjin Shipping said Young Min Kim, president and chief executive officer, resigned "to take responsibility for the company's continuing losses and delay on financial support from major creditor banks."
  • Canadian Shipper group 'rebranding'
  • Russian-flag welcomes first VLCC
  • Strong third quarter for Arkansas Best
    The company finished the third quarter with revenues of $623.4 million, finishing up 7.9 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012. Net income rose from $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 to $14 million.
  • Port of Los Angeles offers incentive to shippers
    Under the program, ocean carriers will earn $5 per TEU for each incremental container shipped through the port in 2014. The rate jumps to $15 per TEU if a carrier's container volume grows by 100,000 or more units during the year.
  • USDA opens Atlanta plant import inspection station
    Since 2005, plant cargo into Atlanta has increased from fewer than 4 million plant imports to more than 200 million plants, according to officials. Atlanta is also the second-busiest point of entry for flowers.
  • ICTSI volume, profits up with help from new terminals
  • FMC reviews 34 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
  • OW Bunker 'valued at up to $895 million'
    'No final decision on listing.'
  • Markets react to cut in fuel oil exports
    Fujairah prices at double-digit premium to Singapore benchmark as Iranian sanctions continue.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Avails 'very tight' in Middle East hub.
  • Prices start week firm across Europe
    Avails continued to be tight in Rotterdam.
  • Online auction cuts lubes' costs
    Process involved intensive preparation work but proved worth it, says company.
  • Port on track to meet PM emission reduction target
    'With our shore power project, we expect to knock another 11 tonnes of diesel particulate matter out of the air.'
  • Delayed payments can restrict company growth
    Which makes judging a counterparty's credit worthiness correctly all the more important, says senior bunker exec.
  • Mauritius to 'liberalise' bunker sector
    Finance minister wants bunkering to be at the centre of the island's marine services.
  • Asian IFO prices start week higher
    Supplies remain tight in Busan.
  • Chinese bunker supplier plunges into red
    Firm's revenues halved over the year.
  • Andatee regains compliance on Nasdaq ruling
    Development a 'significant achievement' for Andatee, notes chairman.
  • Dry bulk firm narrows quarterly losses
    Fuel efficiency upgrade programme expected to generate 'considerable fuel savings' going forward.
  • 'Image problem' of bunker hedging needs to be tackled
    Shipowners should also not be intimidated by use of complicated jargon, says KPI Brigde Oil spokeswoman.
  • UAE firm to add 'eco-friendly' vessels to fleet
    High bunker prices spurred $200 million deal.

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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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