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February 20, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Cargo diverts to USWC until USEC longshore contract is ratified by ILA
  • SITC to start 2 intra-Asia services, including one loop with 'K'Line
  • CSAV to order 7 Samsung 9,000-TEU ships, with options to take 7 more
  • Korean shipping lines team up to offer new Korea-HK-Indonesia service
  • Bengal Tiger Line starts Karaikal (SE India) to Colombo box service
  • Egyptian troops block death sentence protesters from closing Suez Canal
  • Jiaxing container feeder terminal boxes bulk, January volume up 255pc
  • Hefei boxes up 42pc, to spend US$160 million on waterways in 2013
  • Tankers suffer overcapacity as low OECD oil use dogs global economy
  • Jiangsu low-tariff scheme import value exceeds US$1.3 billion in 2012
  • Charleston wins US$145,000 more federal funding for truck replacement
  • Logistics veteran Slotten joins Globe Express to boost growth worldwide
  • CN abandons feasibility study of rail line in Quebec-Labrador range
  • Big oil, major carriers fund Somalian UN job creation to dampen piracy
  • PPG to hold over-sized project cargo management training in Shanghai
  • Iberia strike to disrupt 1,400 flights, but cargo escapes worst of it
  • Nippon Express buys Italian cargo firm to boost role in fashion trade
  • Korean Air to boost flights to the Americas, Japan this summer season
  • Union blasts FAA's cost-benefit data that claims fatigue rule too costly

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Caravel Logistics is NVOCC of the Year
  • Dry bulk vessels unable to cover costs
  • GAC named Outstanding Logistics Service Provider by key customer
  • INSA-Pre-Budget Memorandum-2013-14 Direct Tax Proposals
  • Kandla Port commissions RAS Infraport-operated berth 13
  • Kandla Port surpasses last fiscal s throughput with more than a month to go
  • Logistics industry faces acute manpower shortage
  • Russia may lift import duty on grains

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • South African carrier takes delivery of ex-TNT Airways Bae freighter
    Fair Aviation, based at Johannesburg's Lanseria aiport (South Africa), recently took delivery of its first ex-TNT Airways Bae 146-200(QT) freighter. The charter and ACMI specialist...
  • Loan for new rail terminal in Moldova
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending USD 12 million to Danube Logistics, the owner and operator of Giurgiulesti International Free Port, to financ...
  • DAF expects Europe's heavy trucks market to rise
    With a market share of 16%, DAF strengthened its position in the European heavy truck market in 2012 (2011: 15.5%) and is now the second largest truck brand in the Netherlands, Bel...
  • Pan-European toll charge calculator
    DKV Euro Service now offers a tool for calculating toll charges for trucks throughout Europe. The calculator takes into account all of Europe's road pricing systems, including the ...
  • North Carolina Ports Agency names acting executive director
    The North Carolina State Ports Authority (USA) appointed Jeff Miles as new acting executive director, effective immediately. Miles joined the authority in 2005 as chief operating o...
  • CSX returns American Red Cross response trucks
    When the American Red Cross needed to return the emergency response vehicles (ERVs) used in superstorm Sandy to home chapters across the country, the agency turned to CSX and other...
  • Bahrain Air files for liquidation
    "Today is a sad day for all Bahrain Air shareholders and employees" - with these words, the Middle Eastern airline declared bankruptcy on 12 February 2013, citing finan...
  • Röhlig growing despite difficult economic climate
    Röhlig, an owner-managed global logistics company based in Bremen (Germany), has announced its provisional business results for 2012. The ocean and air freight service provider pos...
  • Militzer & Münch deepens footprint in Indian subcontinent
    Militzer & Münch, a global transport and logistics service provider based in St Gallen (Switzerland), has augmented its worldwide network by the addition of three important loc...
  • UPS and Jabil to provide global reverse logistics services
    The US integrator UPS has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit Inc. UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil Aftermarket Services will provide optimi...
  • AF-KL-MP Cargo launches new 15-25'C product for pharmaceuticals
    Air France KLM Martinair Cargo recently launched a new product called "Variation Pharma Control 15-25'C". It is meant for temperature sensitive pharmac...
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach post record results in January
    Los Angeles and Long Beach, the USA's two largest ports, together noted a 5% rise in import container handling and 1% growth on the export side in January this year. California's p...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • BP prepares for Deepwater Horizon civil liability trial
  • Bollinger VP honored as Safety Professional of the Year
  • Seabourn in discussions with shipyards on newbuild
  • Bahri takes delivery of first of six RoCon vessels
  • American Club manager adds to team
  • Bangladesh shipbuilder delivers ferry to Danish owner
  • Fuel oil leak was source of Carnival Triumph fire

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Port association executive responds to President's speech
  • Millions in DOT grants headed to 11 universities
  • Port of Anacortes marina to accept liveaboard applications
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of labor woes in Spain
  • Port of Vancouver, USA schedules Commission Forum

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Evitt to head new V.Ships cell created in pact with Costamare
    Former InterManager president 'jumped at' new role in Greece
  • China shipbuilding begins to embrace construction mortgages
    A rising number of Chinese shipyards are starting to secure their borrowings
  • CSAV eyes wide-beam boxships
    Chile-based carrier eyes South Korea orders after capacity cutbacks
  • Paragon ties up debt restructuring with banks
    Dry bulk owner wins gentler repayment schedule and posts fourth-quarter profit
  • Russian antitrust probe targets at least 12 box lines
    Investigators raid major players' Moscow and St Petersburg offices
  • Seafrance acquisition will raise cross-Channel freight and passenger prices
    Brussels reveals initial findings of Eurotunnel takeover probe
  • Shipping crisis threatens German banking system, Bundesbank warns
    Quarter of Commerzbank shipping book now graded high risk
  • OSG reports $20m pre-tax losses for first six weeks of bankruptcy
    Tax liability 'undeterminable at this stage', company confirms
  • Overseas Shipholding Group seeks permission to sell three older tankers
    Firm seeks more time to file reorganisation plan but reports 'good progress'
  • Diana Containerships scoops Hanjin panamax for $22m
    Hanjin Malta comes to Greek owner with three-year charter-back deal
  • Italy's banks ditch tankers and dry bulk to back cruise and offshore deals
    Private equity has yet to take off as established players cut their shipping exposure
  • Ex-seafarers feel careers in law and insurance are beyond their reach
    Job survey finds that those who come ashore are misinformed about pay and prospects
  • Shell books bargain price product tanker
    Energy major presses on with long-term charter deals
  • Credit default insurer's windfall payment plugs Navios revenue gap
    Frangou-led dry bulk owner maintains steady dividend payouts
  • Could Obama's bucket of cash benefit shipping?
    The US president has announced a Partnership to Rebuild America, but the role of private capital has been left vague
  • Oil on troubled waters
    Brussels has declared that Iran sanctions do not apply to bunker fuels
  • Vale declares force majeure after rain shuts Mozambique rail link
    Maputo must upgrade its infrastructure to support growth in coking coal exports
  • Quarter of Commerzbank shipping loans are high risk, says finance chief
    Bank's shipping book falls 10% between third and fourth quarters
  • Caribbean aframaxes enjoy time in the sun
    Players report highest earnings this year so far
  • Golden Bric road
    The World Bank's finance arm is stepping up lending to emerging markets' maritime sector
  • Red alert
    German banks are more exposed to shipping than to struggling eurozone countries' debts
  • German banks are overexposed to shipping, warns Bundesbank
    Financiers on the hook for $134bn are 'getting into a tough fairway'
  • Golden Ocean cancels its last three capesizes at Jinhai
    Decision belies Fredriksen firm's strong fourth-quarter performance

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Siem giving losses the slip
    SPECIALISED reefer ship operator Siem Shipping has started the year on a strong note after almost breaking even last year
  • Payout buoys Navios
    NAVIOS Holdings today reported a one-off surge in quarterly profits from a lump-sum insurance settlement, but its drybulk rates have plummeted
  • OSG plan months away
    BANKRUPT OSG is seeking a multimonth deadline extension for its restructuring and has revealed new operating and cashflow information
  • Carnival sells three oldies
    CARNVIAL Corp luxury brand Seabourn said today that it has sold its three oldest ships to Xanterra Parks & Resorts and that it is planning a newbuilding
  • Liner capacity glut seen extending
    BOX SHIP utilisation on the key Far East/Europe westbound route has been forecast to remain poor this year, despite vessel lay-ups
  • FreeSeas remains listed
    HANDYSIZE specialist FreeSeas confirmed today it will continue to be publically traded on NASDAQ after it switched market platforms
  • EC guidelines quashed early
    THE EC said today it will drop antitrust guidelines that it adopted in July 2008 so shipping could adapt to the liner conference system's demise
  • Migrant bodies said thrown off sinking vessel
    FIFTEEN survivors were still in a Sri Lankan hospital today recovering from a migrant smuggling attempt in which 98 dead were said to have been thrown overboard
  • Eurotunnel challenges competition findings
    CHANNEL tunnel operator Eurotunnel said today it plans to challenge UK Competition Commission findings
  • Singapore's Jason Marine adds offshore unit
    SINGAPORE-listed marine communications provider Jason Marine said it has set up wholly owned subsidiary Jason Energy for the offshore oil and gas segment
  • Fujian group plans 1.5Bn yuan investment
    CHINA'S Fujian Provincial Communication Transportation said today it plans a 1.5Bn yuan ($239M) investment in its port and marine shipping businesses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Late New Year Distorts HKIA's January Performance
    Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volumes surge in January but the true state of air freight demand ex Asia will not become clear until March due to the distorting impact of the Chinese New Year holidays. HKIA's tonnage increased 21.2 percent to 334,000 metric tons last month as year-on-year volumes...
  • Hong Kong Trade Volumes Fell in January
    Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department today reported the volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods in December 2012 jumped 13.9 percent, while the volume of imports of goods fell 11.0 percent. The monthly prices of exports of goods inched up 0.7 percent, and the prices of imports of goods...
  • Trucking Industry Started 2013 'With a Bang,' ATA Says
    The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.9 percent in January, after increasing 2.4 percent in December 2012. Tonnage has jumped at least 2.4 percent every month since November 2012, gaining a total of 9.1 percent over that period. As a result, the index equaled 125.2...
  • Charleston's Container Volume Rose 7.7 Percent in January
    The South Carolina Ports Authority reported that the Port of Charleston's container volume was 121,286 20-foot-equivalent units in January, rising 7.7 percent year-over-year. Container volume for the first seven months of the fiscal year increased more than 11 percent to 892,487 TEUs handled from July 2012 to January 2013, up from...
  • Air Transport Services Group Appoints Lichte to Board of Directors
    Air Transport Services Group has named Arthur J. Lichte to its board of directors. Lichte, 63, was commander of the Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois when he retired on Jan. 1, 2010, as a four-star general after 38 years of service. He previously served as assistant...
  • Pacific Imperial Railroad Upgrading Desert Line
    Pacific Imperial Railroad has been engaging partners to upgrade its Desert Line freight operations in San Diego. In December 2012, the Delaware corporation signed a 99-year lease with the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board to operate the Desert Line, which provides...
  • Motor Carriers Binging on Reefers
    A lackluster outlook for the U.S. trucking industry hasn't stopped traditional dry van operations from expanding into refrigerated business. Roadrunner Transportation and Celadon Trucking Services are among the carriers that acquired reefer operators in 2012 and are ready to continue the expansion. "Last year, we had a total of nine acquisitions,...
  • Freight Industry Braces for Sequestration
    Whether or not the so-called sequestration takes effect March 1, the message to the trade and transportation community is clear: Expect more bumps and prepare for cuts. The nation's fiscal tightening threatens not only freight-related transportation programs but also general commerce, particularly shippers and carriers involved in military contracting. Even if...
  • Panther Appoints Schneeberger President, CEO
    Panther Expedited Services has appointed R. Louis Schneeberger as president and CEO and Edward R. Wadel as chief operating officer. Andrew C. Clarke, Panther's president and CEO since 2007, has resigned from the Arkansas Best Corporation subsidiary. Schneeberger joined Panther in 2010 as CFO and treasurer. He previously served as CFO for...
  • Port Logistics Group, Tagsys Test RFID Tracking
    Port Logistics Group and Tagsys RFID are testing radio-frequency identification in pilot programs for customers at Port Logistics Group's Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey gateways in the first quarter of 2013. The companies said they will partner on development and deployment of Tagsys RFID solutions, integrated with Port Logistics...
  • USA Truck Names Simone President, CEO
    USA Truck has appointed John Simone as president and CEO, as well as a member of the board of directors. Former CEO Cliff Beckham has returned to his previous role as the company's executive vice president and CFO, which he previously held from 2002 to 2007. Simone has more than 30 years...
  • Etihad Cargo's January Tonnage Hit Record High
    Etihad Cargo reported tonnage in January was 32,613 metric tons, rising 27 percent from 25,600 metric tons in January 2012. The gain was primarily driven by increased demand into and out of China and India, said Kevin Knight, Etihad Airways' chief strategy and planning officer, in a written statement. The company's...
  • FedEx Targets E-Commerce Market
    FedEx has launched a new Web-based tool, fedex.com Integration Manager, to serve the e-commerce industry. The company says the new tool is intended to help business owners who manage multiple stores online simplify the shipping process. FedEx small business customers can enter their e-commerce providers' account information once, and fedex.com Integration Manager...
  • Con-way Launches US-Mexico Intermodal Service
    Two Con-way Inc. subsidiaries are launching a new intermodal service focused on U.S.-Mexico trade. "With changing global trade patterns and the rise in near-sourcing, Mexico is increasingly a location of choice for manufacturing and distribution," said Saul Gonzalez, president of Con-way Truckload, in a written statement. The Con-way unit already operates...
  • Trucking Acquisitions Expand Dependable
    Business is perking up for Dependable Companies. The Los Angeles-based transportation and logistics company recently acquired two trucking-related businesses in Southern California, and is shopping around for more. Dependable purchased C.A.N. Transport, a drayage company in Carson, Calif., and Atlant USA, a Compton, Calif.-based distribution firm. The acquisitions are Dependable's first...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike North America-Latin America Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will hike rates for all cargo and container types on its trade from North America to Latin America, effective April 1. From the U.S. and Canada's east coast to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and east and west coasts of South America, the increase will be $150 per 20-foot container...
  • Canadian National Appoints Vena EVP, Chief Operating Officer
    Canadian National has appointed Jim Vena as executive vice president and chief operating officer, according to Claude Mongeau, CN's president and CEO. Vena, 54, will be based in Montreal. Replacing him as senior vice president of the southern region in Homewood, Ill., will be Jeff Liepelt, 53, who is currently senior...
  • Norfolk Southern Names Nesbitt, Thompson as Directors
    Martin H. Nesbitt.John R. Thompson.Norfolk Southern has elected Martin H. Nesbitt and John R. Thompson as directors, according to Wick Moorman, chairman and CEO. Nesbitt has been appointed to the audit and finance committees, and Thompson has been appointed to the audit and governance and nominating committees. Nesbitt, 50, of Chicago, is...
  • Suddenly Seeking Solutions
    A few weeks ago an intermodal executive asked me a question to the effect of, "Where should we be headed?" As I talked out my answer and the rationale, it occurred to me that on the surface I sounded cringingly mundane, my observation the type that could have been made...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • US shippers still have east coast concerns
    A large US clothing retailer contact of New York-based analyst Scott Group and Ed Wolfe is continuing to divert its imports via Los Angeles and Long Beach until ...
  • Suez transits 16% down in January
    The number of ships using the Suez Canal declined by 15.9% in January, compared to the same month of 2011, to 248 vessels with toll revenue falling ...
  • Maersk goes Chile on China
    When it opens in December, Maersk Container Industry (MCI) San Antonio will be the first factory outside China producing insulated reefer containers. Currently, ...
  • German twin ports box volumes show 3.4% rise for 2012
  • CSAV moves towards more boxship ownership
    Chilean ocean carrier CSAV has signed a letter of intent with South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries [SHI] for 7 x 9,000 teu wide-beamed containerships ...
  • Emma Maersk: update
    Giant containership "Emma"

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Go big or go home
    Diana Containerships will likely rely on bank debt to fund ship acquisitions if it continues to expand its liner fleet in the months to come, management told investors Tuesday.
  • Crowley tipped as buyer
    Crowley Maritime Services is rumoured to be behind a potential order for up to four product tankers at US compatriot Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (APS).
  • Greek swung STX axe
    Dilek Shipping of Greece is believed to be the owner behind a double bulker cancellation at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding last week.
  • FREE buys more time
    FreeSeas appears to be gaining ground in the fight to keep its public listing alive.
  • Khan quits DVB
    DVB is braced for its second big-name departure in a couple of weeks.
  • Dry deliveries drop
    Bulker newbuilding deliveries came down by one third in January offering hope for the depressed market.
  • Box Ships banks more
    US-listed Box Ships has pumped up profit in the fourth quarter as its containership fleet expanded.
  • PSV "used in attacks"
    A supply ship hijacked off Nigeria has been used by pirates to kidnap crew from two others ships, security experts believe.
  • Seabourn in fleet revamp
    Carnival Corp offshoot Seabourn is on the verge on ordering a new vessel after agreeing to sell its original three cruiseships as part of the ongoing modernisation of its fleet.
  • Palios in action again
    Simeon Palios has continued his acquisition activity with his Diana Containerships today laying down $22m for a Hanjin vessel.
  • Default cash boosts Navios
    An insurance pay-out on charter defaults has sent profit rocketing at Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Holdings.
  • Penguin marches on
    Penguin International has seen a bounce in its fourth quarter earnings as revenue rose across the board.
  • Evitt back at V.Ships
    Alastair Evitt is returning to V.Ships to head up its Greek business.
  • Paragon seals debt deal
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has finalised debt restructuring that will chop $44m off repayments this year.
  • EU puts trust in shipping
    The European Commission (EC) will allow maritime anti-trust rules to expire as they're "no longer needed."
  • Plan to let Rena rest
    A proposal to leave part of the wrecked Costamare containership Rena in place off New Zealand has received a mixed reaction from local residents.
  • Eurotunnel deal in doubt?
    The UK's competition watchdog has said Eurotunnel's purchase of former SeaFrance ferries could raise prices for customers.
  • Tanker in French clash
    A French tanker has been damaged in a collision with a fishing boat off Le Havre.
  • How deep will GOGL cut?
    Golden Ocean's latest newbuilding cull has been welcomed in the market but there is some debate as to how many of its remaining orders will survive the cut.
  • Nordic books $5m loss
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding is to book a loss of $5m from repaying debt to Clipper Group.
  • Russia raids box lines
    Russian authorities have raided the officers of 13 container lines as part of a probe into possible price-fixing.
  • BWO sees reversal
    BW Offshore has seen a reversal of fortune in its final quarter results after overturning a previous impairment on a delayed FPSO conversion.
  • Heavy-lift occupied
    Brazilian port workers have boarded a Chinese heavy-lift to protest against state modernisation plans.
  • Panamax streak to continue
    Record South American shipments in the second quarter will not be sufficient to haul panamax rates to profitable levels, Bloomberg reports.
  • More crew seized
    More crew have been kidnapped in another raid on an offshore vessel off Nigeria.
  • AMSC avoids OSG bullet
    American Shipping Company has turned in an improved operating profit during a quarter in which its only charterer filed for bankruptcy protection.
  • Titanic still on track
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer says his replica of the ill-fated liner Titanic is still due to sail in 2016 despite the lack of a final newbuilding contract in China.
  • No TC beyond 2013
    Golden Ocean looks to be positioning its dry bulk fleet for a market recovery from 2014.
  • Golden cans trio
    Golden Ocean has walked away from three more newbuildings at China's Jinhai Heavy Industries.
  • Hedland China cargoes up
    Shipments of iron ore from world's largest export facility to China increase by nearly 30%.
  • Vale calls force majeure
    Vale has declared force majeure on coal exports out of Mozambique due to heavy rainfall for the past two weeks.
  • Fuel leak caused fire
    Initial investigations into the engine room fire aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month have blamed it on a fuel leak.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • MM&P ratifies 10-year contract
    The union, which represents 4,500 to 5,000 licensed deck officers and retirees on board U.S.-flag ships, said the members of its offshore group have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a series of 10-year contract extensions.
  • U.K. group designs 20-foot box with more pallet space
    The internal length of the box allows it to accommodate an additional four Euro-pallets or two ISO pallets per tier. The door opening width allows fork-lift trucks to load pallets two or three at a time.
  • Iberia strike could have big impact
  • Armed warehouse theft in Brazil
    On Feb. 16, 30 armed men forced their way into a warehouse in the Sao Paulo-based industrial park Centro Logistico Brasil, stealing an unknown number of tablet computers and smartphones, according to FreightWatch International.
  • USDA considers changes to plant import rules
    "These proposed changes are necessary to relieve certain restrictions, update existing provisions, and to make the regulations easier to understand and implement," said Rebecca Bech, a deputy administrator at APHIS.
  • Washington Notebook: Sequester spells delay for international commerce
  • Alphaliner details week demand at top 25 ports
  • Aker may build up to 4 tankers for undisclosed buyer
  • Redundant EU ocean competition rules lapse
  • Cargolux adds African flight
  • CH Robinson releases TMS mobile app
  • Cargo Data's RF in-transit temperature solution
  • Washington law would have large state ports hire draymen
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
  • Risler closed for holiday
    Risler will be closed on Wednesday, February 20.
  • IP week starts in style with the Bunker Lunch
    Petromedia's Bunker Lunch offers a first taste of networking and topical presentations during London's annual bunker industry gathering.
  • Prices lose direction in Fujairah
    180 cSt product lost $8.00 in Durban.
  • New port planned for Tanzania
    Project to connect Atlantic and Indian oceans via rail link.
  • Prices go soft in northern Europe
    Mixed pricing picture across European ports.
  • Azerbaijan's state oil company to supply in Ceyhan
    Five-year lease taken on storage space.
  • Bunker costs eating into shipowner's profits
    Annual profits down by 80%.
  • Engine-room fuel leak caused cruise ship fire
    Cruise ship was left without power for five days.
  • Another South Korean refiner to offer LS bunker product
    S-Oil plans to start offering low sulphur product in April.
  • Asia bunker prices remain soft
    In Singapore, IFO 380 cSt material fell $3.50 pmt.
  • ZIM extends bunker agreement with refiner
    Price will be set 'according to a formula based on international prices.'
  • Emma Maersk undergoing repairs
    Vessel's engine room was flooded at the beginning of February.
  • Seychelles-based supplier sees bunker sales climb
    The MT Seychelles Paradise 'has revolutionised the business model of offshore 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
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
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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