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November 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line's Q3 earnings rise to US$554m on 10.6pc higher volumes
  • Chengdu-Europe Railway's single run freight value exceeds US$10 million
  • China's 11/11 Singles Day generates 53 million express parcels daily
  • Eurasian Land Bridge Lianyungang port aims for 5.6 million TEU this year
  • Joint call for the upgrade and operational reliability of Kiel Canal Port
  • Strike action by stevedores in Portugal to have major impact on Lisbon commercial ports
  • Suez Canal attracts more traffic from Panama Canal due to delays in enlarging locks: Drewry
  • UTair Leasing to move airfield gear to Tajikistan' Dushanbe airport
  • Cargolux expands S America route network with B747 freighter flights to Argentina
  • New concessionaire sees air cargo as key to the success of its US$7bn investment in Brazil's Guarulhos airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Allcargo Logistics' PAT, Consolidated Sales up in Q2; maintains leadership in NVOCC operations
  • Cargotec's MacGregor wins order for 45 electric winches
  • ICS questions France about CO2 reporting requirements for ships
  • Maersk Line registers impressive Q3 profit
  • Maritime industry responds to Philippines typhoon aftermath
  • TT Club continues its mission to achieve a safer & more secure supply chain
  • Oilmeal exports surge to 3,86,317 t in Oct.
  • Trailer congestion reported on roads leading to JN Port
  • Maharashtra govt to re-focus on proposed Trans Harbour Link
  • Steps to check truck overloading seen benefiting road developers
  • Govt likely to double export target to $ 1 tr
  • Highways Ministry prepares draft Bill for regulator
  • RBI scheme may attract $25-bn inflow by Nov.-end

International Transport Journalweb site
  • EU to co-finance rail studies for northern Greek line
  • Maritime industry responds to typhoon in the Philippines
  • NMEA: changes at the top in 2014
  • Russian Railways launches new service
  • Planzer taking over Maier Spedition on New Year's Day
  • Air India taking Dreamliner to Tokyo
  • Boeing expects Middle East boom to continue
  • Maersk satisfied with Q3 results
  • Intermed Gateways: president and secretary general selected
  • Russian customs authority extends illegal TIR restrictions
  • DSV Solutions lands US warehousing/distribution contract
  • General cargo alliance VTL enlarges fleet
  • Hong Kong Modern Terminals welcomes new general manager
  • FIS selects Conceptum Sport Logistics as official logistics...
  • Puerto Rico to develop regional airports
  • Verlader und Logistiker rücken näher zusammen
  • Transics reinforces sales in DECHAT

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Sener to design 1,200 passenger Zanzibar ferry
  • LHA 6 completes builder's sea trials
  • Four Alaska students win Crowley scholarships
  • Brazilian yard delivers P3 crew boat
  • November 14, 2013 Singapore signs LNG bunkering MOU with Belgian ports
  • Hyde Marine BWT deliveries pass the 200 mark
  • Hyundai Heavy launches its fifth frigate
  • Maersk drillships have ultra-fast black out restarts

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • US goods, services exports down during month of September
  • US rail freight traffic count posts gains during week
  • Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel
  • Evergreen teaming with Hanjin for NEW Ho Chi Minh Service
  • NYK/Stolt joint venture orders new parcel tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Euronav sells VLCC Ardenne Venture
    Sale comes as values rise
  • BW LPG Oslo listing application approved
    Shares expected to list on November 25
  • Shipping banks have a new spring in their step, says JP Morgan
    But that does not mean financiers are loosening their purse strings, Dacy warns
  • Owners urged to embrace private equity despite its drawbacks
    Shipping needs to take what backing it can, ex-Bear Stearns banker tells conference
  • Skuld repeats its decision to shun general increases
    The global picture is likely to push up premiums anyway, says PL Ferrari
  • Diana Containerships posts third-quarter loss
    Earnings beat analysts' forecast but revenues take a hit
  • GasLog increases payout to shareholders as its earnings climb
    LNG owner eyes growth as it wins extension for six options at Samsung
  • Box line values are being destroyed, warns Andersen
    Industry peaks prompt smaller players to place ill-judged orders, says Maersk boss
  • STX Pan Ocean is awash with red ink as its net losses quadruple
    Troubled dry bulk operator fails to benefit from market recovery
  • Taiwanese lines' profits sharply down
    Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai still find no let-up from rates collapse
  • UASC secures $512m loan for mega boxship order at HHI
    Middle Eastern owner backed by K-Sure, Credit Suisse and others
  • DSME signs deal to develop Zvezda shipbuilding complex
    Rosneft, Gazprombank, Sovcomflot and DSME back high-end Russian yard
  • Damco reports third-quarter dip in ocean freight volumes
    Net operating profit plunges 93%
  • Has the VLCC recovery arrived?
    Improved ship values and rates fuel optimism
  • DVB posts 8% fall in profits
    Year to date loss provisions for shipping increase by $47m
  • APMT reports record quarterly volumes
    Net operating profit shows 30% on-year rise as revenues hit $1.1bn
  • Commerzbank chief warns shipping not to count on a 2014 recovery
    Orderbook still a cause for significant concern, says Stefan Otto
  • Hanjin Shipping reports deep loss for third quarter
    Company blames boxship overcapacity and currency losses for the negative result
  • Slater warns against return of recklessness
    Perception of recovery could spark revival of early 2000s madness
  • Data Hub: Load Factors - key Asia routes
    West Africa the star for shipping lines
  • NYK Stolt Tankers expands chemtanker fleet
    Joint venture will 'aggressively' maintain competitive fleet
  • Lower supramax rates pull Eagle Bulk into a deeper third-quarter loss
    However, company has narrowed its losses on a nine month basis
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Fleet stays static in terms of ship numbers, but new vessels are adding more tonnage to an already overweight market
  • Could Asia support a northern oil hub alternative to Singapore?
    Ulsan emerges as a promising site to fill a notable gap in the market
  • Why Seoul must lead north Asia to forge closer 'blue economy' ties
    Joint effort could improve maritime supply chains across China, South Korea and Japan

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Diana Containerships sees red again
    SIMEON PALIOS-led Diana Containerships reported its third consecutive losing quarter today
  • GasLog triples profits with newbuilding deliveries
    NEWBUILDING deliveries of four LNG carriers helped to more than double GasLog's 3Q13 revenues and more than triple profits, the company revealed today
  • Australia designs 'floating ports'
    FiSH - Field Support Hub - is a floating ports concept that is the brainchild of the National Ports Corporation
  • Ksure finances UASC box ships
    SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance (Ksure) has announced a $510M financing package for 12 ULCSs that United Arab Shipping ordered
  • Odfjell makes $9M in 3Q13
    NORWAY'S Odfjell today reported a net profit of $9M for 3Q13, from a loss of $2M for the same period a year ago
  • SCI's profits turn into $30M in 3Q13 losses
    GOVERNMENT-run Shipping Corp of India today reported net losses of 1.24Bn rupees ($30M) for 3Q13, wiping out profits of 2.97Bn rupees year on year
  • Drybulk rate pressure warned
    DRYBULK rates could come under renewed pressure by 2016 as owners have begun another ordering frenzy, a sector consultancy has warned
  • Yangzijiang seen exceeding 2013 target
    ANALYSTS said today Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is on track to exceed its 2013 order target of $2.5Bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Fields: Port of Long Beach Brand Taking a Hit
    Long Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas FieldsLong Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas Fields expressed concern Thursday that an attempt by Mayor Bob Foster to have him removed from the commission is damaging the port's reputation at a time when major changes are taking place in the maritime industry. "This issue is...
  • Maersk Line, Limited Names Bruner President, CEO
    Maersk Line, Limited's board of directors has named J. Russell Bruner as its next president and CEO. Bruner will succeed John F. Reinhart, who will depart from the U.S.-flag subsidiary of Maersk Line on Jan. 31, 2014, to become the CEO and executive director of the Port of Virginia. Bruner joined Maersk...
  • Evergreen, Hanjin Partner in New SE Asia Service
    Evergreen Line is partnering with Hanjin Shipping to create a new service linking South Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. The New Ho Chi Minh Service, NHS, will employ four ships, each with capacity of 2,500 20-foot-equivalent units. Evergreen will supply one ship, and the others will be supplied by Hanjin. The...
  • Hanjin Shipping's Loss Widened in Third Quarter
    Hanjin Shipping reported a net loss of 432.8 billion won (about US$404.9 million) from January to September, versus a net loss of 386.9 billion won in the same period last year. The container line said in August, when it reported its earnings for the first half of 2013, that it had achieved a...
  • NY Thruway Authority's Use of Tolls Sparks Lawsuit
    The American Trucking Associations filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the New York State Thruway Authority of violating the constitution by diverting toll collections to tourism and recreational facilities along the authority's historic canal system in upstate New York. The ATA said the Thruway Authority's use of toll collections for the canal...
  • NY-NJ Port, Carrier Battle Over Cargo Fee
    "K" Line has asked a Federal Maritime Commission administrative law judge to allow a full FMC review of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's controversial cargo facility charge. The carrier contends the 2-year-old CFC, imposed on all cargo moving on or off vessels, is an illegal tax on...
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets new standards in green house emission reporting
    Schindellegi / CH, November 14, 2013 - With the ISO 14064-3 re-certification of its Global Facility Carbon Calculator (GFCC) and Global Transport Carbon Calculator (GTCC), Kuehne + Nagel underlines its commitment to manage climate change issues along all operations. In order to provide its customers with reliable CO2 emission data Kuehne + Nagel...
  • Con-way Freight Names Stephen F. Dean Vice President of Sales
    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today named Stephen F. (Steve) Dean vice president of sales.Mr. Dean, a 30-year veteran of the freight transportation and logistics industry, joins the company effective November 25. In his...
  • Port of Los Angeles 'Trade Connect' Program Earns City of Los Angeles' Highest Service
    SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Trade Connect, the Port of Los Angeles' signature export education outreach program, has earned the City of Los Angeles Quality & Productivity Award. The honor is the City's highest award for superior public services and programs. Dedicated to helping small and midsize companies compete...
  • US Senators Introduce Legislation to Extend Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots
    The press event for the Safe Skies Act of 2013 at the U.S. Capitol. Source: Coalition of Airline Pilots AssociationU.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.; and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., have introduced legislation that would align hours of service requirements for cargo plane pilots with those that now apply...
  • P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe
    This is the second in a series of articles looking at the P3 Network's chances of approval in the U.S., Europe and China. The world's three largest container lines will likely have a tougher time convincing European Union regulators than their Chinese and U.S. counterparts that their proposed vessel-sharing alliance won't...
  • Reducing Risk in Loading
    Q: I just read your article regarding Incoterms in a bill of lading in which you say Incoterms relate to the transfer of title. I thought Incoterms provided the responsibilities of the seller and buyer but didn't relate to title transfer. Title transfer would be referenced in the contract terms...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • MLL picks CEO
    AP Moller-Maersk has picked insider Russell Bruner to take the helm of Maersk Line Limited (MLL), the Danish shipping giant's US-flag arm.
  • Fincantieri in cash dash
    A move by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri into the bond market has had a warm reception from investors.
  • Sold!
    Euronav has completed the sale of a nine-year-old VLCC that is owned by a 50/50 joint venture with Wah Kwong Maritime of Hong Kong.
  • Cape deal sealed
    Knightsbridge Tankers has firmed up a contract to construct two capesize bulkers at a cost of $53m a piece.
  • K Line seals finance
    Japan's K Line has secured financing for an LNG newbuilding under construction at compatriot shipyard Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
  • West goes for 7.5%
    The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association has set a 7.5% general increase, but the way it calculates the rate rise means that compared to rivals it amounts to an average 6% increment.
  • Insolvency hide-and-seek
    A Chinese court has finally declared liner operator Hainan Pan Ocean Shipping insolvent.
  • Lauritzen slashes deficit
    Denmark's J Lauritzen has cut its third quarter net deficit thanks to last year's big asset disposal losses not being repeated.
  • SITC adds bulkers
    Chinese containership owner SITC International Holdings has agreed to take control of five bulkers owned by a related company.
  • Navios in new $650m sale
    Greek bulker owner issuing more ship mortgage notes to refinance earlier debt.
  • DCIX down on rates
    Diana Containerships (DCIX) slipped to a third quarter loss as charter rates sank.
  • Cosco Corp adds ultramax
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won new orders worth more than $380m, including an additional ultramax bulker.
  • GasLog ups divi
    Peter Livanos' GasLog has boosted its payout to shareholders after reporting an improved set of third quarter results.
  • HMM sees bigger loss
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) posted a deeper third quarter loss despite seeing a slight rise in revenue.
  • Fisher revenue rising
    James Fisher and Sons has seen revenue rise in the third quarter in which it sold its slice of Foreland Holdings.
  • STX PO bleeds in third
    STX Pan Ocean has seen its running loss for 2013 close in on half a billion dollars.
  • Hanjin deeper in the red
    Hanjin Shipping fell deeper into the red in the third quarter and the deficit was worse than analysts had feared.
  • ICAP improving
    ICAP noted an improvement in income from shipbroking as it reported a strong set of half-year results.
  • Martin Houston steps aside
    BG Group chief operating officer Martin Houston has stood down from his role as chief operating officer and executive director and will retire on 31 December 2014.
  • Driese spots more trouble
    Wolfgang Driese warned of further challenges ahead in the ship finance arena as DVB reported a slip in profit over the first nine months of 2013.
  • Evergreen edges profit
    Evergreen Marine scraped a profit in the third quarter thanks to recent freight rate rises.
  • Western Bulk extends run
    Western Bulk has penned a long-term charter for anther eco newbuilding after landing a contract of affreightment from Hydro Aluminium.
  • Murmansk open for offers
    The state's stake in Russian bulker and tanker owner Murmansk Shipping Company is up for auction next month.
  • Odfjell on the up
    Norway's Odfjell has returned to profit in the third quarter, reducing its loss so far this year.
  • Prisco falls to loss
    Primorsk Shipping (Prisco) has slipped to a loss in the first nine months as revenue dropped.
  • Another $65m for Aker
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has confirmed another $65m of fresh funds - this time from private equity.
  • Aegean profit slides
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen net income slide by almost 17% on the back of weaker volumes in the third quarter.
  • Baltic prices offering
    Baltic Trading is set to raise gross proceeds of at least $50.6m from its latest round of fund raising.
  • ULTR back in black
    A surge in its river barge trade has helped Argentina-based shipowner Ultrapetrol return to profit in the third quarter.
  • Eagle worse off in Q3
    Losses at Eagle Bulk Shipping deteriorated further in the third quarter of 2013 despite the improving operating environment.
  • DNB sells off Genco debt
    Shipping banks are continuing to offload troubled loans to hedge-fund buyers with DNB now understood to have sold its exposure to dry bulk's Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Ports beat shutdown
    Major US ports are forecast to have seen inbound container volumes increase 6.5% last month despite the government shutdown.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Congress acts to include cargo pilots in fatigue rule
    The legislation would mandate that cargo pilots adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration's new pilot fatigue guidelines, limiting the amount of continuous flying time for passenger pilots.
  • Ex-CBP officials join Command Consulting's supply chain practice
    CT Strategies will operate as a subsidiary of Command Consulting Group, helping clients with border management, trade facilitation, supply chain security, intelligence targeting, and joining trusted trader partnership programs.
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes tonnage up 14.4% in October
  • Hanjin reports third quarter loss
  • CSX to test LNG locomotives
    "LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," Chief Operating Officer Oscar Munoz said in a statement.
  • Hamburg traffic could top 9.3 million TEU this year
    Axel Mattern, the Port of Hamburg's marketing chief executive officer, said he anticipates anticipates seaborne cargo throughput for the full year of up to 138.5 million tons. That would correspond to an almost 6-percent increase over 2012.
  • Maersk Line Ltd. wins MSC contract
  • USDA may stop targeting certain pests in imports
  • CEVA nabs oversized contract
  • FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    No firm dates for earliest deliveries in Fujairah.
  • Prices show little movement in Rotterdam
    Spot deliveries possible for all grades in Gibraltar.
  • LNG bunkering has 'very promising' future
    Wartsila Ship Power senses 'step change' in merchant shipping.
  • STX Pan Ocean's losses rise
    Struggling South Korean dry bulk company sees profit and revenue fall.
  • Chinese fuel oil demand could fall, say analysts
    Relaxing crude oil import quotas could ease reliance on fuel oil as a feedstock.
  • US Coast Guard to discuss LNG bunkers
    December meeting will be with transport advisory body.
  • Finnish technology firm enters Japanese market
    To help shipping companies attain higher fuel efficiency.
  • Asian bunker prices lose direction
    Supply tightness in Busan expected to ease at month's end.
  • Surge in onshore fuel oil stocks
    Rise may be due to product moving out of floating storage.
  • Bomin hires in Hamburg
    New trader to focus on north European markets.
  • Cruise operator's profits edge up
    But bunker prices a risk to future performance.
  • Plans to build new bunker terminal in Mumbai
    Reductions in bunker excise and custom duties prompted move, says port Chairman.
  • Shipping company bounces back to profit
    Fuel cost savings achieved through retrofitting programme, says firm.

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