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May 16, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd nearly halves first quarter losses as revenues rise 3.1pc
  • US imports to rise 3.3pc in May, then flatten through summer: Port Tracker
  • OOCL hikes rate US$200/TEU on Asia-New Zealand services from July
  • Hong Kong International Terminals docks CMA CGM's 16,000 TEUer
  • Xinjiang Uygur intends to build trans-China railway to Bohai Sea ports
  • NYK raises donations for victims of Sichuan's April 20 earthquake
  • Big western retailers sign binding Bangladesh labour safety accords
  • Savannah to receive four super-postpanamax Konecranes quay cranes
  • Interasia Lines issues new logo to build brand in intra-Asia market
  • Agility signs 5-year contract with Kuwaiti petroleum giant KNPC
  • Coyne tells UK to drop Thames Estuary airport for 3rd Heathrow runway
  • India's competition authority probes IATA for cartel behaviour
  • IATA concedes first quarter was weak, but says year will get better
  • Changi welcomes return of SWISS in non-stop daily Zurich-Singapore

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • ASIC confers Life Time Service Awards in Kolkata
  • Base freight rates turn negative
  • Better, but not yet good enough
  • APM Terminals Pipavav's customer meet in Rajkot today
  • DP World to transform asset management practices across its global operations
  • HAROPA-Port of Le Havre chosen best seaport in Europe for 3rd year running
  • US Customs extends air cargo advanced screening scheme
  • INR recovers marginally against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China kauft 60 Airbus-Flugzeuge
  • Kleine Reeder vor grossen Problemen
  • Management board of Swiss Airline to forgo part of salary
  • Chris Leach honoured for his life's work
  • New Head of UPS Freight Forwarding in Europe
  • Switzerland: better infrastructure to help modal shift
  • DB Schenker inks service contract with DAF Trucks in Brazil
  • AKG Logistics opens new branch office in St Petersburg
  • Deutsche Post DHL reports higher sales and profit in Q1
  • Boeing delivers first new Dreamliner since grounding
  • UTair South Africa included in UN Register of Air Service...
  • New service between Houston and Puerto Rico
  • HHLA grows in Q1/2013
  • Ford expands pickup truck production in Kansas City
  • Australia: more roads for "monster trucks" in Victoria
  • MacAndrews: new refrigerated railfreight service in Spain
  • Turkish Cargo lands in Kuwait

Marine Logweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • New regs for Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans near release
  • Alumni Association leaves Kings Point campus
  • Tidewater to buy Norway's Troms Offshore Supply
  • Hagel: Navy shipyard employees won't be furloughed
  • Somali pirate threat is still very real
  • Conrad increases net and adds to backlog
  • DNV reports increased revenues
  • ABB signs five year service deal with LNG ship operator

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • Port of Bellingham calling for redevelopment proposals
  • Port of Los Angeles releases April cargo volume numbers
  • Port of Camas-Washougal seeks recreational facilities input
  • Town hall meetings scheduled for proposed Coos Bay energy project
  • Marcon brokers sale of twin screw tug SINUK

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • What price abandonment?
    A new insurance scheme could improve protection for ruined owners' stranded crew
  • Philippines election strengthens government's maritime reform effort
    Aquino control over Senate may boost Marina bid to oversee training and education
  • Banking exposure to Greek owners shrank less than 3% last year
    Petrofin finds 13 banks increased lending and sees ship finance 'slowly recovering' next year
  • Eco-ship buyers add to overcapacity, says Barclays Research
    Analysts dispute claimed advantages of fuel-efficient newbuildings
  • Timeline: the troubles of TMT
    A chain of events underpins the recent arrests of Taiwan-based player's tonnage
  • Vafias nudges Caribbean aframax market to new highs
    Greek vessel booked at W110 to ship 70,000 tonnes of crude to US Gulf
  • Ballast bewilderment
    Soon all ships must install new technology that is still barely seen in operation
  • China offers two decades of growth, says Zhang
    SSE president says Asian giant's development drive is steering a solid course
  • Brazil offers western promise - but only for patient partners
    Pledge to use home-sourced offshore equipment has slowed growth of oil output
  • GasLog lifts profits as fleet expands
    Livanos-backed LNG carrier owner expects long-term strength in rates
  • Maersk sets Asia-Europe rate increase of $750
    GRI takes effect on same day as Hapag-Lloyd's $1,000 rise
  • Record year of claims hits Britannia
    Reinsurer's surplus investment assets fall by $59m
  • Ofer clan looks east
    Shift towards Singapore highlights the growth of Asia as a shipping centre
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts its first-quarter losses
    German carrier cites year-on-year rise in average freight rates and lower bunker prices
  • STX Pan Ocean posts $67m first-quarter loss
    South Korean bulk operator predicts market turnaround after deficit narrows
  • Hamburg players form German shipbroking powerhouse
    Partnership sees Peter Döhle, Ernst Russ and Stüwe play to their own strengths
  • Norden orders more newbuildings despite first-quarter losses
    Danish owner has booked 13 bulk carriers and four tankers in six months
  • Court orders TMT car carrier to discharge in Antwerp
    Exclusive: C Ladybug to unload on Thursday, says court official
  • Daiichi Chuo hands back tonnage early
    Two vessels thought to have been returned to Norden for $9m consideration
  • IMO brings new hope to shipowners facing ballast-water bottleneck
    Committee will develop an agreement allowing treatment systems to be phased in
  • Growth in US import boxes could 'trickle to a standstill'
    Despite slowly improving economy, the country's retailers remain cautious
  • Jaya Holdings' offshore support service division posts revenue hike
    Singapore company boosts its chartering orderbook
  • H Vogemann orders four bulkers at Samjin
    Contract placed despite growing industry doubt over eco-ship advantage
  • Varun Shipping posts a narrower quarterly loss
    Company reduces its expenses as it repositions itself to target offshore openings

Fairplayweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • Strong dollar boosts Hamburg Süd
    SHIPPING line Hamburg Süd today posted a 15% rise in turnover for 2012 despite poor trade fundamentals
  • TTI upgrades grain export scheme
    FASTER rail unloading times has caused terminal operator TTI to increase the capacity of a planned grain export facility at the Port of Long Beach
  • Mainland-Taiwan trade up by 46.5% in 1Q
    TRADE between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan in 1Q13 totalled $51.44Bn, up by 46.5% on the same period last year, Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday
  • ESPO "worried" about port regulation
    European Sea Ports Organisation has said that it is "worried" about a draft port regulation due to be adopted by the European Commission next week
  • Chinese steel industry sees 0.9% profit rate in 1Q
    CHINA'S steel industry has made a total profit of 2.5Bn yuan ($403M), but with a profit rate of 0.9%, according a report released by China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) on Thursday
  • Four charged in Singapore
    FOUR people involved in illegal bunkering operations have been charged for various offences in a Singapore court, said authorities
  • DS Norden positive on product tankers
    DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk cargo and product tanker operator, has maintained a view that its 40 tankers will generate an operating profit while the dry bulk market will remain weak
  • VARD keeps positive grades
    VARD has been upgraded to 'outperform' by CIMB and maintained at 'buy' by DMG & Partners despite a 30% fall in 1Q13 profit to 188M kroner ($32M)
  • Statoil may award LNG carrier tender at low rate
    NORWEGIAN trader Statoil may award an LNG carrier tender for below $80,000 daily for a three- to five-year charter, said market sources
  • Industrial action worsens congestion in Newcastle
    DRYBULK snarls in Newcastle worsened as unions continue to battle Port Waratah Coal Services in a dispute over a new enterprise agreement
  • Hapag makes losses of €93.6M
    GERMAN container line Hapag-Lloyd has reported losses on stagnant volumes in the first quarter, but the deficit was smaller than in the corresponding period last year
  • CSCL to dispose of obsolete containerships
    CSCL plans to dispose of 10 1,000teu obsolete containerships in the second half of this year, according to a company statement published today
  • Winding-up order for Otto Marine unit
    SINGAPORE's offshore services provider Otto Marine said today the Singapore High Court has granted winding-up orders for its subsidiary Reflect Geophysical
  • VLGC loading Iranian LPG for E1
    SOUTH Korean LPG importer E1 has confirmed to Fairplay that it has bought Iranian LPG
  • Offshore arm lifts Jaya
    SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today its offshore unit increased net profits by 28%, lifting the entire group in the third quarter ended 31 March

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • Werner's Leathers Sees Trucking Demand Heating Up
    PRINCETON, N.J. - Unseasonably cold weather may have dampened demand for outdoor merchandise from mowers to mulch earlier this spring, but that may change Memorial Day. As temperatures rise across the country, consumers will be moving outdoors and heading to stores. Supressed demand may translate to a rush to find trucks...
  • Long Beach TEU Volume Up by Double-Digits
    The Port of Long Beach in April recorded strong double-digit growth in container volumes compared to April 2012. Long Beach in April reported an increase of 13.5 percent in containerized imports, a 14.5 percent increase in exports and a 12.5 percent increase in total container volume over April 2012. The Port of...
  • Motorola Solutions Provides for Safe and Successful Port Operations
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Airports and seaports play critical roles in a thriving global economy and Motorola's wireless solutions help improve operational efficiency while delivering better information, leading to better decisions and better outcomes. This week, Motorola Solutions' Ed Merkle and Bill Cusack will be participating in panel discussions on mobility...
  • Martek Marine: 'Shipping Companies Face Potential Manslaughter Charges'
    Martek Marine is advising shipping companies that they are putting themselves at risk of facing corporate manslaughter charges if they do not carry an adequate number of maintained and certified gas detectors. European Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval is a legal requirement for equipment aboard EU flagged vessels and a...
  • Senate OKs Transfer of Craney Expansion to VPA
    The Senate authorized the federal government to convey the eastward expansion of Craney Island to the Virginia Port Authority in an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act. The amendment clears the way for the 600-acre eastward expansion of Craney Island to be turned over to the VPA when it decides...
  • World Business Chicago to Hold Logistics Hackathon
    CHICAGO - World Business Chicago is recruiting software developers to participate in its first Logistics Hackathon on May 18. The Hackathon will connect the region's transportation and logistics companies to its thriving tech community, in hopes of generating innovative tools to impact the transportation and logistics landscape and ease congestion...
  • Florida Governor Scott Visits Seaboard Marine
    MIAMI - Florida Governor Rick Scott visited the Seaboard Marine terminal at PortMiami this morning and spoke about the jobs to be created by legislation he just signed that will eliminate sales taxes for equipment and machinery purchased by Florida manufacturers. A strong supporter of seaports and international trade, it was the...
  • Port of Green Bay's Cargo Tonnage Surged in April
    The Port of Green Bay, Wis., reported cargo tonnage in April surged 117 percent compared to the same month last year. "We had a great April," said Dean Haen, port and solid waste director, in a written statement. "The port had 15 ship arrivals that transported more than 192,000 metric tons...
  • Los Angeles Posts Decline in April Container Volume
    The Port of Los Angeles reported cargo volume in April decreased 9.5 percent compared with the same month last year. Monthly imports dropped 10.4 percent year-over-year to 326,780 20-foot-equivalent units. Exports in April decreased 14.3 percent to 160,129 TEUs. Combined, total loaded imports and exports in April totaled 486,910 TEUs, down 11.7...
  • Mark Sheppard, VP at Mobile Port, Dies at 61
    Mark Ivey SheppardMark Ivey Sheppard, vice president for trade and development at the Alabama State Port Authority, died Tuesday at his home following a brief illness. He was 61. "Mark Sheppard's sudden passing comes as a deep shock to our maritime and international trade community," said James K. Lyons, the port...
  • Carriers to Restructure Asia-South America Services in July
    CMA CGM, Maersk Line, Hamburg Süd, CSAV, China Shipping Container Lines and Hanjin will restructure their services between the Far East and South America's east coast by launching three joint services in July. CCNI and Hapag-Lloyd will also join the services. The three new services will replace the following services: ASAS 2,...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Asia-Americas Rates in Mid-June
    Hapag-Lloyd will raise rates for all cargo and container types on three of its trade routes, as of June 15: From East Asia to the Caribbean, the east coast of Central America and Panama, the hike will be $700 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container. From East Asia to Mexico,...
  • Cathay Pacific's Cargo Volume Slid in April
    Cathay Pacific Airways reported that Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 123,805 metric tons of cargo and mail in April, down 0.6 percent compared with April 2012. The monthly cargo and mail load factor dropped by 2.5 percentage points to 60.8 percent. Capacity, measured in available cargo and mail metric ton...
  • US Senate Passes Water Resources Development Act
    The U.S. Senate today passed S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, in an 83-14 majority vote, with three members abstaining. The bill now moves to the House. The WRDA bill would authorize federal spending on port improvements, flood protection, dam and levee projects and environmental restoration, The Washington...
  • Drewry's Trans-Pacific Rate Falls Below $2,000 Mark
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, May 15, 2013 Full-size story Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark fell to $1,900 this week, the first drop below the $2,000 per-40-foot-container mark since early March 2012. The rate for the week of May 15 decreased 6.5 percent or $132 from last week, according to the...
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics Expands in Houston
    Crane Worldwide Logistics will use the space to service an energy client.Crane Worldwide Logistics has leased 150,000 square feet of industrial space in Houston from property owner Levey Group. The Cushman & Wakefield industrial team of Jim Foreman and Beau Kaleel represented Levey Group, while Crane Worldwide, an air, ocean and...
  • Weiss-Röhlig Relocates North American Headquarters to Illinois
    CenterPoint Properties has broken ground on an 87,975 square foot build-to-suit redevelopment in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Weiss-Röhlig, an international logistics company in air freight and sea freight transportation, will lease 57 percent of the facility, with the remaining 43 percent to be completed on a speculative basis. With this move,...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • Checkmate?
    Freight rates soared by as much as 120% in certain corners of the tanker arena this week but some fear the tides are about to turn.
  • Restis torpedoes allegations
    Greek shipping magnate Victor Restis is mounting a legal campaign against an advocacy group that has accused him of engaging in illicit dealings with Iran while serving as chairman of First Business Bank (FBB).
  • Greek lending dips
    The attractiveness of financing Greek shipping continues despite several adverse factors, with the overall total of loans booked in Greece and worldwide by the end of 2012 reaching $65.78bn.
  • Neptune Orient disappoints
    Neptune Orient Lines may have made a return to profit in the first quarter but the result was given a cool reception in the market.
  • STX: no quick sales
    Cash-strapped South Korean group STX has said any sale of its Finnish and French yards could be a long way off.
  • Farstad banks a billion
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has tapped bond investors for NOK 1bn ($170.8m) in new funding.
  • RABT still deep in the red
    Struggling Rederi AB TransAtlantic continues to bleed cash with both its industrial and offshore shipping wings under severe pressure.
  • Norden buy-back goes on
    Norden has kicked off phase two of a $30m share buy-back scheme.
  • Debt deal needed
    Norwegian boxship owner has again been hurt by financial costs as its first quarter loss grew.
  • Ezion pens $80m charter
    Ezion Holdings has racked up yet another contract for one of its service rigs.
  • JES swings to loss
    Chinese shipbuilder JES international has fallen into the red in the first quarter as revenue plunged 66%.
  • Cal Dive wins more in Mexico
    Houston-based Cal Dive International has bagged two more lucrative contracts with Mexican oil giant Pemex.
  • Rickmers in bond bid
    Bertram Rickmers has turned to the bond market as the German owner looks to build a consolidation warchest.
  • Batubara quits
    Samudera Shipping Line is looking for a new boss after David Batubara resigned.
  • Bonheur better in Q1
    Lower financial costs boosted earnings at Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur in the first quarter.
  • Strong start for GasLog
    Peter Livanos-backed GasLog has turned in a stronger than expected first quarter report.
  • Farstad eyes more bonds
    Farstad Shipping is plotting another raid on the Oslo bond market.
  • Costs curb Solstad
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad had its bottom line severely trimmed by financing costs during the first quarter.
  • Norden to keep buying
    Norden plans to keep investing in eco dry-cargo newbuildings given the historically attractive prices on offer today, its CEO says.
  • DESSC turns black
    Deep Sea Supply (DESSC) made a return to profit in the first quarter as the company continued its shift away from the North Sea.
  • Goldenport nets scrap cash
    John Dragnis-led owner takes demo income to almost $50m this year with disposal.
  • GE sells again
    India's Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has offloaded another 1990s-built bulker as it targets a fleet rejuvenation.
  • Less red for Evergreen
    Taiwanese boxship line Evergreen has reduced first quarter losses as costs were reined in.
  • Two for Stena Bulk and GAR
    Indonesia's Golden Agri Resources (GAR) is investing more in newbuilding tankers with Sweden's Stena Bulk.
  • STX PO loss cut
    Korean bulker owner STX Pan Ocean has reduced losses in the first quarter thanks to currency exchange gains.
  • Better start for Hapag Lloyd
    Higher freight rates helped containerline Hapag Lloyd to cut its first quarter deficit by 40%.
  • Norden's eco crusade
    Norden has revealed a near half billion dollar newbuilding crusade as it looks to take advantage of low prices.
  • DNV revenues jump
    DNV has reported a 27% jump in revenues for 2012 to NOK12.8bn ($2.2bn), but net profits were down 1.5% to NOK719m.
  • JMU in the black
    Shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) has posted a net profit of JPY 3.8bn ($37.5m) in the first three months of 2013.
  • Russia scraps crude deal
    Russia has scrapped a deal to pump Azeri oil from Baku to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
  • Vogemann inks quartet
    Korea's Samjin Shipbuilding has announced a deal with Vogemann of Germany to build up to eight bulkers.
  • Noble wins jack-up deal
    Noble Corp is set to order an ultra-high spec jack-up rig newbuilding after winning a four year charter deal from Statoil.
  • Profits slide at Farstad
    Farstad Shipping has made a poor start to 2013 with first quarter profits down nearly 28% to NOK82m ($14m).
  • Collateral damage
    Victor Restis is poised to pop up on the US government's radar following accusations of illicit dealings with Iran, sources said Tuesday.
  • TDW buys Troms Offshore
    Tidewater has expanded its footprint in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea with the acquisition of Troms Offshore Supply.
  • Long Beach eyes grain
    Long Beach is looking to further diversify its cargo mix with plans for a new grain export facility.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • NTSB: Reduce legal limit to hinder drunk truck drivers
  • Hambug Süd reports 16% increase in 2012 revenue
    The German liner carrier said "Europe-America and Far East services contributed in particular to this growth. Pleasing performance was seen, too, in some of the inter-America services." Mediterranean services fell below expectations.
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports first quarter loss
    The liner carrier had a net loss of 93.6 million euros ($120 million) in the first quarter 2013, but considered an improvement over the net loss of 132.4 million euros recorded in the same period a year earlier.
  • VPA box growth continues in April
    The port handled 179,370 TEUs for the month, an increase of 9,726 units compared with April 2012. Export TEUs tallied 96,261 and import TEUs were 83,109, an increase of 6.1 and 5.3 percent, respectively.
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • FedEx Trade Networks breaks ground on NY facility
    FedEx is paying $5.2 million to build the 22-acre facility, which will include 55,000 square feet of office space. New York State has committed $2.56 million in tax credits, and FedEx will receive another $1.9 million in tax relief from Erie County.
  • U.S. civil nuclear trade mission to China, Vietnam
  • Port of Montreal open to post-Panamax ships
  • Cathay sees April cargo decline
  • Liners reshape Asia-South America services
  • LATAM passengers make up for weak cargo results
  • Yusen Logistics opening new Chicago warehouse
  • Carloads up 7% for Genesee & Wyoming in April
  • Weiss-Rohlig relocates NA headquarters
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2013
  • Study says ship emissions contribute to ocean acidification
    Sulphur regulations expected to reduce impact but findings may form part of scrubber washwater discussion.
  • Shipbroker error leaves it responsible for bunker invoice
    Broker compelled to enter a settlement with the bunker supplier.
  • Prices flat in Cape Town, mixed in Fujairah
    Prices soft in Suez.
  • Mid-week prices falling in major European ports
    Congestion returns to Gibraltar.
  • LNG: Market warned against being 'blinded' by optimism
    'LNG is ultimately a dangerous product to handle,' warns FOBAS global manager.
  • Delay of ECA NOx limit on the cards
    Russia wins support for delaying NOx Tier III standard, pointing to problems of combining SCR with scrubbers as one of the arguments.
  • Liner operator narrows Q1 loss
    Hapag-Lloyd says bunker prices remain 'persistently high'.
  • West African port ready by 2016
    New container port to relieve pressure on Lagos.
  • IFO prices trending down in most Asian markets
    Hong Kong and Busan reported to be holding back in anticipation of prices falling further.
  • EU triggers 'oil price fixing' probe
    Oil companies under investigation.
  • Traders join International Bunkering at Dubai
    Firm welcomes Kim Gade, Fernando Manuel Tirado Lenador and Abdur Rahman to the Middle East office.
  • Norden narrows Q1 losses
    Company saw lower returns of $2.3 million from bunker hedging during Q1 2013.
  • Losses of Viking Line marginally up
    Bunker prices crucial to earnings for rest of year.
  • Study shows multiple slow steaming benefits
    Apart from fuel savings and reductions of CO2, SOx, NOx and black carbon, it can also mitigate other negative impacts, says comparative review.
  • South China fuel oil volume to fall in May
    Due to turnarounds at several local refineries, say sources.
  • Four charged in Singapore bunkering case
    Charges follow investigation by Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and MPA.
  • Belgium gas operator eyes LNG marine fuel oppportunities
    Fluxys Belgium working with 'various market operators', it notes

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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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