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July 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL Comfort oil slick disperses, partner OOCL announces total loss
  • Fire on Ethiopian Dreamliner shuts Heathrow runways for 90 minutes
  • Los Angeles container volume fell 7.2 per cent to 646,650 TEU in June
  • North American, European retailers differ on Bangladesh factory safety
  • Drewry: Do P3 alliance insider tensions make scheme a 'bridge too far'?
  • Fujian's half-year box throughput up 10.4pc to 5.37 million TEU
  • China's first-half railway cargo traffic drops 3pc, but reverses in Q2
  • EU ships carrying mostly EU goods to experience reduced custom checks
  • Germany's Duisport to develop port-hinterland plan for Jebel Ali
  • Canada scraps import some duties expanding cross-border e-commerce role
  • New FAA rules require six times more flying time for US co-pilots
  • SWISS World Cargo's load factor drops 0.7 per cent in first half
  • UK's CFS Aeroproducts views merger with AEP as increasing capabilities
  • Envirotainer teams up with CHEP Aerospace for air cargo containers

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • MSC announces 3 new services connecting Red Sea, Africa
  • Brokerage should be paid on total negotiated freight, say speakers
  • Global liner schedule reliability sees slight decrease in May 2013
  • Last day of filing nominations today
  • MOL starts new sailing rig onshore demonstration test
  • MSC announces 3 new services connecting Red Sea, Africa
  • NYK volunteers begin revitalisation activities in area devastated by Great East Japan Earthquake
  • Ocean freight rates depend on market fundamentals in the long term, says Drewry
  • Major Ports' container, overall throughput down in Q1
  • Stranded ships off harbour Court asks MbPT to take safety steps to protect navigational channel
  • DICT sees grand, well-attended launch in Delhi
  • Rains impact truck movement on trunk routes
  • FinMin extends anti-dumping duty on rubber chemicals
  • Food Ministry backs 7.5 pc import duty on pulses
  • Forex reserves plunge to 3-year low of $ 280.17 bn
  • June exports shrink by 4.56 pc to $23.78 bn
  • Steps by govt & RBI help rupee to end higher at 59.60
  • MACCIA seminar on tapping new export markets on July 26
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT handles heaviest cargo since inception
  • Oman s Port of Duqm augmenting heavy lift capability
  • Project cargo training mentors rising stars
  • V. Alexander efficiently moves heavy cargo across countries & continents

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Napolitano to step down as DHS Secretary
  • MAN gets LOI for four ME-LGI engines
  • Havyard wins first wind farm service vessel contract
  • MEO reels in orders, expands its fleet
  • Loss of fore section a blow to MOL Comfort investigation

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Construction set to begin at Port of Portland business park
  • Weekly rail traffic count rolls to both sides of ledger
  • OOCL dropping Miami from GAX in favor of Port Everglades stop
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Jelenic as Los Angeles ports/marine manager
  • Harley Marine moves tug to Port of Los Angeles

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Foreigners 'to dominate German ship equity'
    But development should be seen as boost rather than threat, says PwC Hamburg partner
  • Sten Allan Olsson
    Stena founder built one of the world's largest ferry companies
  • High US stocks slash demand for product tankers
    Threats to trades undermine favourable forecasts, says McQuilling
  • Dorian LPG aims to join the top three
    Newcomer raises $168m for VLGC tonnage and plans Oslo listing by next year
  • Awilco LNG pair attracts sale speculation
    Norway-based firm has yet to land charters for newbuildings to be delivered this year
  • Odfjell plans Le Havre bulk liquid terminal
    Agreement supports drive to build chemical cluster on the Seine estuary
  • Creditor urges CSC Phoenix to declare itself bankrupt
    Liquidation poses a very real threat to state-owned Chinese carrier
  • August rate increases revealed as spot box rates slide
    Move aims to stem decline in Shanghai Containerised Freight Index
  • Virginia posts record first-half box volumes
    Port authority points to improving US economy, new markets and expanding rail service
  • Nigeria blockade halts 16 LNG vessels
    Payment dispute sparks unprecedented disruption, say analysts
  • Capesize rates rebound
    Brokers brace themselves for volatile markets and volume recovery towards year-end
  • ClassNK accelerates MOL Comfort probe
    Japanese class society vows to use its findings to enhance industry safety
  • India's box volume slump continues
    Top 13 ports report a 4% dip in first-quarter throughput
  • French state lands 6% CMA CGM stake
    Sovereign wealth fund appointees join boxship giant's board
  • German lenders' dominance in national ship finance is under attack
    PwC highlights influx of outsider institutional investors and an eastbound shift in gravity
  • Rising sun technologies
    Maritime Innovation Japan supports consolidation and develops better ships
  • Star Bulk books two capesizes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
    Two Japan-built ultramaxes planned as Greek firm pursues STX for debt and damages
  • New York judge grants STX Pan Ocean Chapter 15 protection
    Decision shields troubled South Korean firm from US ship arrests
  • Korea Development Bank backs Sinokor's tanker charter project with Shell
    State-owned bank arranges and leads in $294m loan deal
  • Risk and reward
    South Korea's yards are reaping the benefits of having seized the LNG challenge
  • Court will hear Rongsheng's case to retrieve $103m deposit
    Case stems from dispute over withdrawal last year from acquisition of Quanchai Engine
  • Intelligence firm doubles its Togo risk area as piracy spreads
    Nigeria and Benin areas are extended too

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Star Bulk seals 'eco' orders
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has made good on its promise to dedicate rights offering proceeds to 'eco' bulker newbuildings
  • Ezra bags $505M in deals
    SINGAPORE'S offshore contractor Ezra Holdings has clinched multiple projects in the North Sea, Africa and Mexico, worth an aggregate $505M
  • Statoil rewards $126M FSU deal to Emas
    STATOIL has awarded a transport and floater installation contract for two floating storage units, with an option for a third, to Emas-AMC
  • African risk areas grow
    BERGEN Risks Solutions told Fairplay today it has extended Gulf of Guinea risk areas because of a rise piracy attacks in Q213
  • Wind installations gain in Europe's offshore
    OFFSHORE wind turbine installation in EU waters is gaining momentum this year, which also boosts the tug, barge, heavy-lift and port sectors
  • VLCC charterers and owners test wills
    BOTH OWNERS of VLCCs and their charterers are testing each other after a busy month in which spot rates increased, broker and analyst sources said today
  • STX accelerates restructuring with STX Energy sale
    TX Corp said today that restructuring of the group - including STX Pan Ocean and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding - is gaining pace with yesterday's divestment of STX Energy
  • Analysts cautious on VARD
    ANALYSTS were today urging caution on VARD's shares, as the Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore vessel builder's winning streak has been hampered by operational problems at its Brazilian yards and a slowing orderbook
  • Chinese newbuilding orders doubled in 1H
    CHINESE yards' newbuilding orders increased 113.2% year on year to an aggregate 22.9M dwt in 1H13, the ministry of industry & IT said
  • Blue Belt seen slashing freight costs
    PLANS to ease customs formalities for ships carrying EU shortsea cargoes could slash many more millions than expected from door-to-door freight bills
  • Bullish Oz coal exports seen
    AUSTRALIA'S Bureau of Resources & Energy Economics has bullishly forecast a rise in coking coal exports from 158M tonnes this year to 218M tonnes by 2013
  • Profits fall 55% at Triyards
    SINGAPORE-listed Triyards Holdings posted profits of $7.5M for the third quarter ended 31 May, 55% lower year on year due to a 61% decline in revenues
  • Charterers resisting rate rise for Capesizes
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that after Capesize rates rallied early this week, to resistance from charterers is now applying pressure
  • Prompt requirements lift rates for Panamaxes
    PROMPT grain loadings from the Gulf of Mexico are lifting Panamax bulker rates, but brokers said a correction is expected once charterers come forth with forward dates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Slowdown Hampers Cochin Terminal Operations
    A go-slow campaign by dockworkers has affected normal operations at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin, according to local shipping sources. A shipping line agent at Cochin said unionized dockers are demanding wage improvements and additional benefits. "The DP World Terminal has been facing slight productivity and...
  • G&W's Year-Over-Year Rail Traffic Growth Slows
    Genesee & Wyoming, a major owner of short line and regional railroads in North America with significant operations in Australia as well, continued to experience year-over-year growth in June, although its traffic grew more slowly than in previous months. Its 2013 numbers, when compared to 2012, show extremely large increases...
  • ATA Says Competition for Drivers Remains High
    The turnover rate at large and small truckload carriers rose as a result of the improving economy and continued competition for well-trained, professional drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report. "Our data shows that competition for drivers across the industry remains high," said Bob Costello, ATA's chief economist,...
  • US Freight Shipments Continue to Rise
    The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry in May rose 1.2 percent from the previous month and 2.7 percent from May 2012, according to a Freight Transportation Services Index release from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The May index was 114.3, the highest level...
  • Super-Sized Terminal on the Horizon at Port of Oakland
    The Port of Oakland's board of commissioners has unanimously approved a lawsuit settlement that could produce the port's first super-sized terminal, Mercury News reports. The settlement, which will not be finalized until the seven-member board votes to approve it a second time later this month, allows SSA Terminals to end its...
  • JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index Rebounds
    JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index, week of July 12, 2013 Full-size image A closely watched indicator of inflation saw its second straight week-to-week increase, although it remained below its one-year average for the fourth consecutive week. The Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute index registered 122.09 for the week ended July 12, up 0.85...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for July 12
    Major container lines have announced rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, with most slated to take effect in August. Asia-Europe Four carriers have announced Asia-Europe rate hikes for Aug. 1: Hapag-Lloyd will boost rates for all cargo and container types from the Far East to the Mediterranean by $500...
  • ILWU Loses APL Maintenance Work at Oakland Terminal
    A work stoppage that shut down the SSA Marine terminal at the Port of Oakland for one shift this week apparently was in vain as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will lose its equipment maintenance and repair work on APL equipment to the International Association of Machinists. The terminal won...
  • Napolitano Leaving Homeland Security Department
    Secretary Janet Napolitano testifies before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in 2012.Janet Napolitano will step down as secretary of Homeland Security in August after four years as one of the Obama administration's highest-ranking security officials. Napolitano announced her resignation today, saying she would be nominated as the next president of the...
  • Sona Enterprises Finds Accellos Warehouse Management System (WMS) Software Implementation Fast, Easy
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - July 11, 2013 - Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has issued a case study of AccellosOne Warehouse Management System (WMS) customer Sona Enterprises, a wholesale/distribution company. The Santa Fe Springs, California based company was running an out-of-date software version that ultimately prevented them...
  • Port of Tacoma named green supply chain partner fourth year in a row
    The Port of Tacoma's sustainability commitment has earned it an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner honor for the fourth year running. One of five U.S. ports selected, Tacoma was recognized for its efforts to reduce seaport-related air emissions through theNorthwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, retrofit lighting to save energy, and find innovative solutions to...
  • Ryder Opens Two Natural Gas Fueling Stations in California
    MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that it has opened the first natural gas fueling stations in its North American network to serve both the general public and Ryder lease and rental customers. The Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas...
  • Dreamliner Fire Shuts Runways at Heathrow
    London Heathrow Airport shut down two main runways briefly on Friday after fire broke out aboard a parked Ethiopian Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane. The runways reopened around 6 p.m. local time, but delays are expected. No passengers were aboard the plane at the time of the fire, the airport said....
  • Port of Oakland Press Release - Port of Oakland Welcomes New Commissioner Michael Colbruno
    Oakland, CA - July 11, 2013 - On Thursday, July 11, 2013, former City of Oakland Planning Commissioner Michael Colbruno began his service as a Port of Oakland commissioner, participating in his first Port Board meeting. Mr. Colbruno was nominated by Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and unanimously approved as a Port...
  • Odfjell Terminals signs Site Reservation Protocol in Le Havre Port, France
    Odfjell Terminals Europe and Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) have today signed a Site Reservation Protocol for a plot of land in the Port of Le Havre to develop a bulk liquid terminal. The planned terminal will be located inside the Port of Le Havre along the Grand Canal Maritime...
  • DFW International Airport Board Selects Sean Donohue As New CEO For World's Fourth Busiest Airport
    DFW AIRPORT, Texas, July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive search process, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors approved the designation of Sean Donohue as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Airport during its regularly scheduled board meeting today. Mr. Donohue currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Australia, headquartered in...
  • Port Authority applauds new business for local shipbuilding company
    TAMPA, Fla.-The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is pleased that Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), parent company of Tampa Ship LLC-the port's largest partners specializing in shipbuilding and repair-has announced major plans to expand its fleet and enlarge some of its facilities. Tampa Ship LLC is one of four U.S. affiliate shipyard sites...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • FREE looks to the future
    The future of Greek bulker owner FreeSeas looks a lot brighter now that the first phase of its financial restructuring is in the rear-view mirror, according to CEO Ion Varouxakis.
  • KNOT seals dropdown
    Knutsen NYK Offshore is moving forward with a transaction that will see its shuttle tanker spinoff make good on a promise to pursue fleet expansion on the heels of a recent IPO.
  • Sten Allan Olsson dies
    Swedish shipping legend Sten Allan Olsson has died at the age of 96.
  • Saaremaa in the red
    Estonia's Saaremaa Shipping has posted a loss of EUR 3.8m ($4.95m) in 2012.
  • Awilco clears the air
    Rumours are circulating about the potential sale of new new and old vessels by Awilco LNG.
  • Odfjell heads to France
    Norway's Odfjell has snapped up a plot for a new tank terminal at Le Havre in France.
  • Prestige spill trial ends
    Court hearings over one of the most controversial and costly of tanker spills have ended in Spain although it could be several months before a verdict is delivered.
  • Star launches cape crusade
    Star Bulk Carriers has turned to Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in China for a pair of eco capesize vessels and is close to sealing a deal with a Japanese yard for a pair of ultramax bulkers.
  • China's rates crackdown
    China is to monitor the rates set by overseas shipowners in a bid to cut out any "price manipulation."
  • ClassNK eyes speedy result
    Japan's Class NK plans to speed up the investigation into the cracking of the MOL Comfort after the remainder of the vessel sank near Yemen.
  • HSH: more charges?
    Moody's has cut German lender HSH Nordbank's long-term rating over concerns of further losses from its shipping portfolio.
  • Fredriksen unmasked
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has made another addition to its newbuilding orderbook.
  • Phoenix faces new threat
    Struggling Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix is facing a fight against liquidation in its latest legal blow.
  • Harbor Star delays IPO
    Philippines tug and salvage group Harbor Star Shipping Services has delayed its IPO by a couple of months.
  • Comfort salvors head home
    The salvage team monitoring the site of the MOL Comfort sinking in the Indian Ocean is heading for home.
  • Bargain basement
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Deiulemar dozen priced
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Giants fight TMT
    Nobu Su has not been far from the headlines since the financial distress at TMT began to unwind.
  • New COO for Bibby
    Bibby Ship Management has recruited shipping veteran Chris Stone as its new chief operating officer.
  • STX safe downunder
    The Federal Court of Australia has given its recognition of STX Pan Ocean's bankruptcy proceedings in South Korea, a move that prevents the troubled company's creditors from arresting its ships while in Australian ports.
  • Miclyn gets busy
    Miclyn Express Offshore has lined up $29m in new charter contracts as it orders up to eight new offshore vessels at shipyards in China and Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Class society to expedite MOL Comfort inquiry
  • DHS chief Napolitano announces departure
    Her September departure makes it likely that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue without a political appointee at its helm for the immediate future.
  • Despite weak exports, space tight on some Chinese ships
  • Great Lakes bulk volumes on slow decline
    U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters carried 10.1 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in June. Cargo traffic is being hampered by low rainfall totals and dredging neglect that has forced lakers to carry less than their full capacity.
  • Houston, New York top 2 U.S. cities for exports
    Last year, Houston ranked No. 1 with total exports of $110 billion, an increase of 5.6 percent over 2011, while New York clinched the No. 2 spot with $102 billion in exports.
  • ITC: U.S. is world's largest services exporter
  • Triton starts South America service
  • 3PL spend growing at Fortune 500 firms
    More than 85 percent of Domestic Fortune 500 companies utilize 3PLs, and the amount of money these companies spend on 3PL services has grown by 67 percent since 2005 to $250.2 billion.
  • Liberty Global to launch ro/ro service to Mideast
  • Import, export prices fall in June
  • UPS reduces guidance
  • Truck restrictions unveiled for Maryland rail bridge
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Americas bunker prices edge higher to close out week
    West coast prices rise as demand increases.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Suez prices remain flat.
  • Weak demand pulls prices down in Rotterdam
    Demand 'fell by the wayside' in Rotterdam, players said.
  • New oil terminal at French port
    Work to start in 2015.
  • Japan: May bunker fuel sales down 12%
    Outlook for June expected to mirror May.
  • 'Surge of interest' in LNG for ships
    Operators of Rotterdam LNG terminal could build third jetty.
  • Creditors criticise TMT bankruptcy case
    Another bunker company revealed as creditor.
  • Asian bunker prices end week on stable note
    Smooth supplies were reported across all key Asian ports.
  • EU MEPs addressing 'elephant in the room' on biofuels
    NGO welcomes move that can support 'production of genuine emissions reducing transport fuels'.
  • Taiwan bunkering operations suspended over typhoon threat
    CPC temporarily ceases operating at the ports of Hualien, Suao, Keelung and Taichung, says source.
  • Fire damaged bunker tanker had no cargo
    Company says all crew now safely ashore.
  • Another order for GE dual-fuel propulsion systems
    To power six LNG carriers.
  • China fuel oil stocks slightly down
    Volume down by 5.5% to 3.27 million mt in the week ending July 10.
  • Cryogenic valve manufacturer gets cruise ship business
    Company to provide valves to TGE Marine for two, dual-fuel, cruise liners.
  • Egyptian unrest could pose threat to shipping
    Bunker demand would rise if Suez Canal and oil pipeline were to close.
  • Star Bulk Carriers to build four eco-bulkers
    Total investment estimated at $151 million.
  • Workboat operator takes delivery of fuel-efficient newbuilds
    Development leaves Maritime Craft Services as the largest operator of twin axe vessels.

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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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