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September 19, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers ask why high bunker surcharges if ships are so fuel-efficient
  • MSC Long Beach shift flattens LA as LB cargo rises 13pc to 6-year high
  • MOL Comfort sinking insurers face US$300 million - $400 million claims
  • Evergreen takes in 13,800-TEU Thalassa Hellas, its biggest ever box ship
  • Loss-making CSCL to auction off its 55pc stake in Jiangsu box terminal
  • MOL takes third 14,000 TEUer on APL charter for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 7
  • China, Germany hunt for backhaul freight for Sino-European railway
  • World Shipping Council: IMO must approve mandatory container weigh-ins
  • STX Pan Ocean runs two loops, sells short sea slots, despite bankruptcy
  • Bid to save Air France/KLM market share as unions urge competition limits
  • AT&T's Mobility Solutions to help steer Air China to improve efficiency
  • DHL launches DHL Interactive upgrade to manage air freight shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Cargo surge, rate increases seen for shipments leaving mainland China ahead of Oct. first week shutdown
  • DNV GL merger approved
  • Impact of any Suez Canal disruption can be minimised by speeding up around the Cape of Good Hope, says Drewry
  • India appeals IOMOU to review detention of Desh Shanti by Iran
  • Post-monsoon, IMB urges vigilance to avoid pirates off the coast of Somalia
  • Sugar exports may hit 3-mt mark
  • Ennore Port gives increased dividend to Ministry of Shipping & Chennai Port
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port wins 'Port Operator of the Year' award for Health, Safety & Quality at MALA 2013
  • PPT to export Odisha's marine products by month-end
  • Delhi International Cargo Terminal to be operational in October
  • GMR divests majority stake in GMR Ulundurpet Expressways to India Infrastructure Fund of IDFC
  • Need to review duty drawback rates for electronics sector, says Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Three investment groups interested in Trainose
  • RCA: new Duisburg-Ljubljana rail link
  • Tiaca welcomes EC's dialogue, but not without a warning
  • Strategic TPI Megaline and CJ Korea Express alliance
  • Time:Matters opens new Ic:Kurier station in Amsterdam
  • Turkish Cargo lands in Singapore
  • Ceva and Ford extend relationship at Kansas City plant
  • BBC Chartering helps Syrian refugees
  • Drewry says shipping costs are set to fall
  • Boeing flies first 787-9 Dreamliner
  • EU facilitates Business to Motorways of the Sea
  • Burnt Tree launches temperature-controlled vehicle rental
  • DHL in India under new guidance
  • Von Heizkesseln und Kühlboxen
  • Kühltransport: klein und fein

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Harvey Deep-Sea gets GoM gigs
  • Texas appellate court rules in TMT's favor
  • Keppel Shipyard books two more FPSO conversions
  • Applied Weather Technology names Haydn Jones CEO
  • Austal USA wins shipyard safety award

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Federal Maritime Commission eyeing new Chinese VAT
  • Crowley tugs team up to move drilling platform
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Lear as UK general manager
  • Port Metro Vancouver adding derelict vessel cleanup initiativev
  • SSA Holdings celebrates opening of three new berths at Cai Lan Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Insurers urged to press for better firefighting systems
    Protection on many vessels is out of date, IUMI conference is told
  • China's shipbuilding shakeup will strengthen appeal to buyers
    Yards are braced for painful adjustments but will emerge leaner and fitter
  • Höegh LNG looks for gas carrier newbuildings
    Norwegian owner must amend bondholder agreement
  • Insurers highlight the risks attached to salvaging larger tonnage
    Industry demands specialist equipment to discharge boxes and tackle rising costs
  • Offshore energy insurers fear softening market
    Despite a strong year, the sector's capacity is increasing and rates are falling
  • Insurers debate the pros and cons of modelling
    Experts disagree over whether new tools can improve marine underwriting
  • Wreck-removal memorandum tackles the cost of meddling governments
    International Group blames interfering states for delayed salvage and spiralling bills
  • Greece needs 'blue strategy' to unlock Chinese investment
    Maritime policy a priority under Greek EU presidency, says Mihalos

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Spill could spur Matson exit from molasses
    MATSON will quit the molasses business, it says, if it decides that repairing its pipeline in Honolulu would be too expensive
  • Gunvor lent $675M
    GUNVOR has been granted a $675M loan to refinance existing debt and pay for work at its Ust-Luga oil products terminal
  • Capesizes hit three-year high
    CAPESIZE rates rose almost $3,000 yesterday to $32,945/day, just short of a three-year high
  • Alaska loses legal fight
    A US DISTRICT court judge has dismissed a suit by Alaska seeking to bar the federal government from enforcing emission control area rules on ships in the state's waters
  • KHI mulls building LNG carriers in China
    KAWASAKI HI said it could build LNG carriers at its JV yards in China with COSCO group by 2018, if huge orders arrive
  • PGS accused in patent row
    PETROLEUM Geo Services, an Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner, has disclosed a complaint filed against it by Western Geco
  • Banks back U-Ming order
    TWO BANKS will provide financing of about $81.1M for three post-Panamax bulkers that U-Ming Marine Transport ordered at Oshima Shipbuilding
  • Kuwait abandons Hormuz pipeline bypass
    KUWAIT has abandoned a plan to build an oil export pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, it was reported today
  • Study urges Finland to halt maritime aid
    FINNISH grants to aid shipping and shipbuilding should be abolished, a report to its government has urged
  • S Korea/China commodity cargo duties to be lifted
    MOST COMMODITY cargoes between South Korea and China will soon be transported without duty
  • Keppel lands $150M worth of FPSO contracts
    KEPPEL Shipyard said today it had secured two FPSO conversion deals from repeat clients, together worth S$190M ($150M)
  • ICTSI, PSA to build box terminal in Colombia
    ICTSI and PSA International plan to jointly develop, build and operate a Colombian box terminal, they said today
  • GSI unit to convert VLCCs into FPSOs
    GUANGZHOU Shipyard International said today its offshore unit has signed a contract with compatriot Chengxi Shipyard (Guangzhou) to convert two VLCCs into FPSOs
  • Upside seen for DSME in 2014
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering should enjoy higher earnings in 2014, as newbuilding prices are expected to rise, a sector analyst has predicted
  • HK puts off sulphur fuel law until 2015
    HONG KONG plans to introduce a limit of 0.5% sulphur in bunker fuel for oceangoing vessels berthed at its ports in January 2015, not later this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Falls Further
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Sept 18, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade dropped $100 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week. Just $50 remains of the $250 it rose in the week of Sept. 4. An increase of $400 per FEU was originally proposed by the Transpacific...
  • Average US Intermodal Rate Jumps $34
    Overall index, week of September 16, 2013 Full-size image U.S. intermodal rates rose 1.7 percent in the week of Sept. 16, hitting a 29-week high, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The overall rate increased $34 this week to $2,066, the largest...
  • KCS Bullish on Intermodal Growth South of the Border
    KANSAS CITY - Kansas City Southern Railway's cross-border intermodal volume will continue to expand not just because of Mexican manufacturing growth, but because of the strong advantage rail has over the trucking industry south of the border, said Patrick Ottensmeyer, chief marketing officer at the railroad. He said the railroad, which...
  • Companies Slam FMC Plans to Overhaul OTI Regulations
    Companies are pushing back against Federal Maritime Commission proposals to require ocean transportation intermediaries to post larger bonds, renew licenses every two years, and give priority to shippers' and consignees' claims. Nearly all of the approximately 90 public comments submitted on the FMC proposals found something to criticize. Forwarders, non-vessel-operating common...
  • Zenith Global Logistics Opens Indianapolis Hub
    Zenith Global Logistics' new Indianapolis hub.Zenith Global Logistics has opened a 90,000-square-foot facility in Indianapolis to handle less-than-truckload freight. The specialized furniture carrier and international third-party logistics provider said the new site will also serve as a full-service 3PL warehouse. "Our new Indianapolis hub will allow for more efficient delivery of inbound...
  • GAO: Congress Should Allow Extension of PTC Implementation Deadline
    The U.S. Government Accountability Office has published a report on the implementation of positive train control systems, which recommended that Congress should consider amending the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to give the Federal Railroad Administration the authority to extend the PTC implementation deadline on a case-by-case basis. Implementation of...
  • Container Volume Up at Top 10 China Ports in July
    All of China's top 10 ports of 2012 saw a year-over-year increase in volume of containers handled in July. Tianjin experienced the smallest increase, just 1.0 percent, to 1.09 million 20-foot equivalent units, while Dalian had the largest increase for a fifth straight month, climbing 18.6 percent to 854 thousand...
  • Rates Good for Shippers But Threaten Carrier Services
    When ocean shippers look at the fourth quarter, they see good news and bad news: It's good news for them, and bad news for the container lines. The good news for shippers is that freight rates are unlikely to rise on any of the major trade lanes, east-west or north-south. The bad...
  • China's VAT Vexes Voxx
    Although freight rates from China to North America may be at rock-bottom levels, China's new 6 percent value-added tax on logistics services isn't just creating a new cost for some shippers. It's also creating a major quandary. That's certainly the case for Voxx International and its recently acquired Klipsch unit, which...
  • A Problem With No Solution?
    In my August JOC column, I discussed the nasty environment facing the ocean shipping and international logistics industries ("Shipping's Chain Reaction"). It's nasty because the service providers are continuously fighting a battle to increase, or at least maintain, market share, while simultaneously improving their revenue. Their customers are no less...
  • STB Adopts Final Disclosure Rules for Rail Interchange Deals
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has adopted final rules establishing disclosure requirements for rail transactions involving interchange agreements. An interchange agreement is a contractual commitment in the sale or lease of a railroad line to a newly created short line or regional railroad that restricts the purchasing railroad from interchanging traffic with...
  • ICTSI, PSA International to Develop Colombia Container Port
    Buenaventura is located on the Pacific coast of Colombia. View Larger Map International Container Terminal Services and PSA International have signed an agreement to jointly develop, construct and operate a container port and its ancillary facilities on the Aguadulce peninsula of Buenaventura in the department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The deal...
  • Washington Senators Introduce Legislation to Replace HMT
    U.S. Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., have introduced the Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century, which aims to support U.S. ports by replacing the harbor maintenance tax. The harbor maintenance tax is designed to fund the operation and maintenance of U.S. ports, but currently incentivizes shippers...
  • Amber Road Acquires EasyCargo
    Amber Road has acquired EasyCargo, a Shanghai-based global trade management solutions provider specializing in trade regulations in China. EasyCargo provides automation to support the Chinese government's regulations for an import regime called Processing Trade, which affects companies that import materials into China and use those components to manufacture finished goods for...
  • Eimskip Awaits Early Outcome of Dawn Raid
    Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping and logistics group, failed in a bid to discover the reasons why antitrust officials carried out a dawn raid on its Reykjavik headquarters last week. The Icelandic Competition Authority refused the company's request for information related to the Reykjavik District Court's decision to give it extensive permission...
  • European Shippers Slam IMO Container Weighing Talks
    The European Shippers' Council criticized the absence of shippers at talks at the International Maritime Organization regarding the controversial proposal for mandatory weighing of ocean containers before they are loaded on board ships. IMO committees are debating the proposal at the organization's headquarters in London before a final decision is taken...
  • Air France-KLM to Phase Out 747 Freighters
    Air France's 747 cargo freighters will be eliminated from its fleet. Photo courtesy Air France-KLM.Air France-KLM is planning a drastic cull of its freighter fleet, one of Europe's largest, as part of a new cost-cutting program. The airline is expected to announce plans today to phase out its fleet of Boeing...
  • AmeraMex International Acquires Large Container Handlers
    CHICO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2013) - AmeraMex International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS:AMMX), a provider of heavy equipment for logistics companies (stevedoring), infrastructure construction, commercial farming and mining companies, announced that it has acquired 18 large capacity container handlers for complete refurbishment and resale. Once refurbished, the equipment is expected to generate gross sales...
  • Roadrunner Transportation Systems Recognized as One of Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for 2013
    CUDAHY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2013-- Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., (NYSE: RRTS) a leading asset-light transportation and logistics service provider, announced today that it has been named one of Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. Roadrunner appeared on the list for the first time in 2013, ranking No. 28 overall. Fortune developed the list by selecting companies based on...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Saade wants his say
    French liner giant CMA CGM is taking steps to secure board representation, possibly a majority position, in Global Ship Lease, the containership charter owner it helped set up as an independent company.
  • NewLead in coal push
    NewLead Holdings of Greece has made another foray into the US commodities business with the acquisition of a second coal mine in Kentucky.
  • Lauritzen's cash bid fails
    Lauritzen Bulkers has failed in its bid to seize cash held by a charterer in a US correspondent bank account.
  • Seconds for SwissMarine
    SwissMarine has signed its second period capesize contract in two days as rates in the sector continue to push higher.
  • Vinashin axing 14,000
    Vietnamese state shipbuilder Vinashin is planning to make 14,000 workers redundant as part of its restructuring.
  • Navios newbies find work
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has found work for two vessels purchased earlier this year from PB Tankers of Italy.
  • Francis charged over "bribes"
    The president of Singapore's Glenn Defense Asia Marine has been charged in the US over an alleged bribery scheme to win ports contracts.
  • Concordia economics
    Further signs that London has taken the maritime industry to its bosom were on show today when the city's mayor made endless nautical metaphors in his speech to the annual meeting of the Institute of Directors.
  • EC rules to hit shipping
    The European Commission has published draft rules to regulate market benchmarks in a move expected to have wide ranging implications for the shipping industry.
  • Listing cargoship righted
    A general cargoship has been righted after developing a list due to a hull leak in Norway.
  • CSCL bins feeders
    China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) has sent a pair of 28-year-old feederships to the scrapheap.
  • Hoegh seeks charter OK
    Hoegh LNG is asking bondholders to okay a move to bareboat-charter new LNG carriers.
  • Talk makes Ezra expensive
    OCBC has slapped a sell tag on Ezra Holdings claiming a speculation-fuelled surge in its share price is unjustified.
  • Solstad wins Chevron job
    Solstad Offshore has sealed a subsea construction contract with Chevron that could keep one of its vessels busy for large chunks of the next three years.
  • Palmali eyes $500m spree
    Turkey's Palmali Group has lined up a $500m newbuilding drive after buying the inactive TVK Shipyard.
  • Conversion duo for Keppel
    Keppel Shipyard has secured a pair of FPSO conversion contracts with repeat customers, including one for the deepest operating floater in the world.
  • DSD sells again
    DSD Shipping of Norway is tipped to have sold off a second tanker hit by a Sanko charter default in under a month.
  • Cameras at the ready
    Calling all keen amateur snappers - it's time once again to send in your entries for the TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year competition.
  • PSA targets Colombia
    Two Asian ports groups are teaming up to develop a new terminal in Colombia.
  • Dof in GoM venture
    Dof Subsea has bagged several subsea contracts for a newly chartered US-based newbuilding.
  • NWS losses rising
    Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has posted a bigger first-half loss despite increased revenue.
  • Iranian volumes to grow
    Cargo shipments to Iran are set to increase if Europe lifts sanctions against national container line IRISL.
  • Barclays trims duo
    Barclays has downgraded both China Shipping Development (CSD) and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
  • Sasco sold off
    The Russian government has sold its 25.5% stake in Far Eastern cargoship owner Sakhalin Shipping Company (Sasco).
  • Long Beach sets record
    Containerized cargo volume at the Port of Long Beach surged 16% in August compared to the same month one year ago.
  • Baltic opens in China
    The Baltic Exchange has expanded its presence in Asia with the opening of its first ever office in China.
  • TMT lives to fight on
    TMT looks set to live another day after a US court ruled in its favour in the latest twist in its ongoing bankruptcy case.
  • Ex-Maersk CEO sacked
    Former Maersk Line chief executive Eivind Kolding is free for a return to shipping after getting fired by Denmark's largest bank.
  • Boxship bashes trawler
    One man is dead and another seven are missing after a collision between a containership and a trawler off Vietnam.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Amber Road acquires China-based GTM vendor
  • Mexican LSP to use CargoSphere for rate management
  • Foxx identifies some solutions for infrastructure challenge
    The new DOT secretary, who has only been in office for 10 weeks, never mentioned freight movement in his remarks, but at the same event a FRA official said the Obama administration wants to invest more in freight rail.
  • Nova Scotia land sold to container port developer
    The Guysborough district has finalized the sale of waterfront lands in Melford, Nova Scotia, where Melford International Terminal Inc. (MITI) and its partner Maher Terminals are planning to build a box terminal.
  • FedEx posts 1Q gains
    The Memphis, Tenn.-based package delivery and freight transportation company said profit grew to $489 million and operating income reached $795 million, while operating margin edged up from 6.9 percent to 7.2 percent.
  • OIA Global acquires Bellville International
  • MSC announces rate hikes from NA to North Europe
  • CSAV explains blank sailings
  • Baltic Exchange opens Shanghai office
  • ICTSI, PSA to jointly develop Colombian port
    The development of the port located on the Aguadulce peninsula at the port of Buenaventura will be done in three phases. The first phase will yield an annual capacity of 450,000 TEUs with two vessel berth positions.
  • Costa Concordia righted
  • Australia allows California, PNW peaches and nectarines

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
  • Mid-week bunker prices falling in Fujairah
    South African markets soft.
  • EU wants stricter control of market benchmarks
    Tight legal obligations could follow end of self-regulation by benchmark providers.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Piraeus: 48-hour customs strike called off.
  • 'Don't water down LNG proposals' says EU negotiator
    But LNG bunkering targets should be 'flexible'.
  • 'Magic pipe' case vindicates responsible owners, says lawyer
    Recent pollution charge found owner and operator not guilty.
  • GAC expands Asian operations
    With two new appointments and a new office in Cochin.
  • Navy contractor charged with conspiracy
    CEO of Singapore-based Glenn Defense Marine Asia arrested in the United States.
  • Asian bunker prices continue descent
    Mixed demand reported in Singapore.
  • Singapore: Ex-Chemoil trader makes move
    Reports put new manager in at Gulf Petrochem.
  • New staff at Dan-Bunkering's Shanghai branch
    Alfred Ng has been working with different segments of the bunkering industry since 2009.
  • China Aviation Oil eyes oil products' market
    Business development head reveals company's pipeline plans.
  • IBIA pushing for 'increased transparency'
    Due to varying quality of bunkers at international ports, says spokesman.
  • New fuel-saving hybrid boxship design unveiled
    New ship will run on 60% less fuel and reduce emissions by 80%, claims Lade.
  • LNG specialists form partnership
    Move will target emerging markets for marine uses of LNG, including LNG bunkering.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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