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May 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes Asia-Europe rate US$750/TEU, undercuts Hapag Lloyd's
  • Stifel shipping confidence index down for 2nd month, but still tops 50
  • Thailand's RCL to share slots on China-Eastern India Indfex 2 loop
  • Singapore's APL, INTTRA strengthen links to enhance e-commerce
  • Fujian April waterway, road spending up 11.4pc to US$3.86 billion
  • German Amazon staff strike one day for parity with retail workers
  • GoAGT's marine guard training base wins cert from Det Norske Verita
  • Boxes or WTO? Study shows boxes were biggest trade contributor
  • Kalmar ups 30pc stake to 100pc in Algeciras crane refurbisher Mareiport
  • Dimerco COO leads troop of staff in support of Million Trees Project
  • Logwin expands and upgrades its Vietnam logistics facilities in Hanoi
  • Toll opens US$238 million offshore oil drilling supply base in Singapore
  • Samskip Multimodal's Rotterdam-Hull loop more than doubles capacity
  • Chennai ground staff strike and go slow, air cargo shutdown pondered
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo annual cargo slips 0.91pc from best ever year
  • Lufthansa Cargo to accelerate adoption of IATA eAir Way Bill programme

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Aliança renewing cabotage fleet
  • Arctic nations urged to augment rescue services in emerging shipping route
  • Asian Shipowners Forum meet begins in Mumbai
  • Bahri recognised as one of the top Arab companies
  • Hamburg Süd's revenue up 16 pc in 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers improved first quarter
  • Hong Kong port throughput slumps 12.2 pc in April, Singapore up 1 pc
  • Invoicing error sees shipbroker saddled with bill for bunker supply
  • Maersk Line registers profit in Q1 2013
  • MOL conducts tabletop drill involving container vessel collision
  • New Zealand mulling banning freight rate discussions between lines
  • Steamship Mutual addresses underwriting imbalance
  • India remains biggest rice exporter
  • Circular lists restrictions for vessels at Porbandar port during monsoon
  • KPT Librarian's unique initiative on World Book Day
  • Private bidders showing lukewarm interest in Major Port projects
  • Railways earns INR 3,420.74 cr. from coal transportation in April
  • CAI estimates cotton surplus at 142 lakh bales
  • Centre starts investigation into pipe imports from China, Italy
  • Focus on emerging economies will boost growth: Fieo
  • Govt may impose emergency tariffs on steel products
  • INR plunges below 55 against dollar
  • Adani Enterprises consolidated PAT up 53 pc to INR 474 cr. in Q4 FY13

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Erster Tupolev-Frachter für Transaero
  • Mehr Boxen auf dem Rhein
  • WWS with new general manager for Belgium
  • ICTSI bids for Melbourne's third terminal
  • Freight rates at a 15-month low
  • DHL flies new Mercedes S-Class incognito to world premiere
  • Start of new era for F.S. Mackenzie
  • Brenntag France selects Norbert Dentressangle's Red Inside...
  • Hoyer: joint venture in Saudi Arabia
  • Kahala Posts Group signs contract with Amber Road
  • Maersk satisfied with Q1/2013
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo glad to be back in Mumbai
  • New shuttle train Switzerland - Italian ports
  • Prestigious medal for BLG boss Detthold Aden
  • Big deal for Iveco
  • Certified carbon footprint for every IDS Logistik shipment
  • Konecranes delivering four more RTGs to TCV Stevedoring

Marine Logweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • MacGregor wins offshore winch contracts
  • Cruise Whitsundays takes delivery of 24 m cat
  • Hercules Offshore sells inland barge rigs
  • Gibdock completes seismic vessel refit
  • New Houston to Puerto Rico U.S.-flag service to debut

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Truck strikes ILWU worker at Port of Portland picket line
  • Upgraded security building eyed for Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Georgia Port Authority reports April cargo numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Australian carbon tax hike
  • Kinder Morgan taps Don Lindley as natural gas business president

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • The price is right
    Ordering newbuildings may not benefit the market, but low prices are still attractive
  • H&M eyes production shift to Africa or South America
    Fashion firm sources 80% of its goods from Asia
  • RCL takes slots on Cosco China to Australia service
    Tie-up makes debut sailing in June
  • Rising panamax prices will spur dry bulk rates recovery in 2014
    Higher asset values deliver positive knock-on effect on freight market
  • Seanergy agrees three more ship sales with bank
    Restis-backed public firm retains just four bulkers as it seeks deal with final lender
  • Not out of the woods
    Eagle and Excel shares jump is good news but does not signal the all-clear
  • Asia-Europe box rates dip into negative territory
    Owners struggle to cover bunker surcharges as spot price slumps below $700 per teu
  • A tale of two maritime cities
    The challenges now facing Singapore mirror the changing face of Hong Kong
  • VLGC rates spike amid fresh cargoes and Indian port delays
    Earnings hit nine-month high, topping $70 per tonne
  • Korea Development Bank may rethink purchase of STX Pan Ocean stake
    Debt level of embattled dry bulk operator said to be higher than expected
  • Second-quarter catastrophe looms for ocean carriers
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd face tough times as rates slump in past month
  • Court of Appeal ruled on one issue only in Fiona Trust versus Primalov
    Skarga is not 'vindicated', says Sovcomflot
  • Rickmers bond may top 9% coupon
    German agency gives sub-investment-grade rating
  • Khalifa bin Salman seeks partnership with port of Jubail
    Protests drive Bahrain to cement its ties with neighbouring Arab states
  • Japan doubles its export orders in April
    Push for greener bulkers and sliding yen drive surge in demand from foreign buyers

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Seanergy bulkers dwindle
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today disclosed that it has sold three more bulkers in return for full satisfaction of underlying debt
  • Bodouroglou bags loan
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today confirmed a new $69M credit facility from China Development Bank to partially fund two newbuilding box ships
  • Intra-Asian product rates hit
    SWELLING tonnage lists and slow activity is causing a drop in rates for intra-Asia oil products cargoes
  • PLP's throughput drops despite APM move
    RUSSIA'S top box terminal, Petrolesport, has reported the worst performance among its domestic rivals, despite a cash injection from AP Møller Maersk
  • Xiamen throughput rises 17%
    XIAMEN'S port has reported throughput of 2.42M teu in the first four months of 2013, up by 17.3% on 2012
  • Greeks order 142 ships in China
    CHINESE yards have received orders for 142 ships from Greek shipowners, according to Greek shipping minister Kostis Moussourouli
  • US port timelines halved
    DEEPENING and other port expansion project timelines in the US have been ordered cut in half by President Barack Obama
  • Gloomy MOL offloads ships
    MITSUI OSK Lines is continuing to sell ships in the secondhand market, as it works towards restoring profitability for this financial year
  • RCL, COSCO swap slots
    THAI feeder operator Regional Container Lines said today it has launched a China/Australia service through a new slot arrangement with COSCO's SAS service
  • Spot box rates diverge
    SPOT BOX rates for long-haul cargoes from China are diverging, according to Shanghai Containerized Freight Index figures
  • Paperwork snarls NZ meat cargoes to China
    CHINA has blocked delivery of tens of millions of dollars worth of meat cargoes from New Zealand - over a paperwork glitch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Zim to Boost Asia-South America Rates in Mid-June
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise rates for all shipments on its trade from Asia to the east coast of South America, starting June 15. The increase will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container, the carrier said. Containerized exports from Far East Asia to South and Central America...
  • BDP Chief Expects Manufacturing Exodus From Asia
    Slow-steaming by shipping lines and the reduction of currency and supply chain risks will spur more original equipment manufacturers to locate new manufacturing sites closer to the U.S. or move existing facilities from Asia, according to Rich Bolte, chairman and CEO of logistics service provider BDP International. "I think in the...
  • DHL & Pizzas 4 Patriots Enter Guinness Book of World Records With Largest Pizza Delivery in History
    PLANTATION, Fla., - DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in history for Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization. Since 2008, DHL Express and Pizzas 4 Patriots have joined forces to bring...
  • Ryder Announces Winners of 2012 Chairman's Safety Award
    MIAMI - Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Chairman's Safety Award.Ryder's Chairman's Safety Award provides annual recognition to segments of its business in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate superior dedication, leadership,...
  • Georgia Ports Authority's Container Traffic Up 4 Percent
    Georgia Ports Authority reported container traffic in April totaled 258,951 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 4 percent from April 2012 and rising 11.3 percent from March 2013. Exports remained dominant, representing 54 percent of loaded volume, the GPA said in a written statement. Meanwhile, the GPA moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April,...
  • US Official Touts Success of Panama Trade Agreement
    Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, discussed Panama Canal expansion opportunities for U.S. companies with Jorge Quijano, Panama Canal's administrator, and Roberto Roy, president of the Panama Canal board and the Panama City subway. Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, has wrapped up her week-long Latin America trade mission in Panama,...
  • Workforce Florida Offers Funding for Logistics Industry
    Workforce Florida has made available a $2 million Quick Response Training Challenge Grant for employers in Florida's logistics and trade industry, according to Chris Hart IV, president and CEO of the statewide work force policy board. The grant, which has been applauded by the Florida Department of Transportation, aims to meet...
  • Port of Virginia Flexes Post-Panamax Muscle
    The Port of Virginia is aiming to boost container traffic by capitalizing on its post-Panamax draft, tapping improved intermodal service, increasing customer service and developing distribution centers. Contact Mark Szakonyi at mszakonyi@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/szakonyi_joc....
  • Port Logistics Group Expands in California
    Port Logistics Group opened two facilities in City of Industry, Calif.Port Logistics Group has added more than 1.1 million square feet of warehouse space to its City of Industry Retail Distribution Campus in California with the opening of two new facilities. One of the logistics provider's facilities has 350,000 square feet...
  • Port of Oakland's Container Throughput Improved in April
    The Port of Oakland's containerized throughput rose 1.4 percent year-over-year in April, reaching 190,727 20-foot-equivalent units, including both laden and empty containers. Fully laden containerized imports in April totaled 65,630 TEUs, increasing 3.5 percent year-over-year, with exports totaling 83,810 TEUs, improving 4.4 percent. Meanwhile, empty import containers totaled 21,322 TEUs, down...
  • CTS: Australasia Exports to South America Plummet
    Containerized export volume from Australasia/Oceania to South and Central America plummeted in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This lane has seen double-digit year-over-year drops for five of the past six months. Australasia/Oceania to Far East Asia Australasia/Oceania exported 158,500 20-foot-equivalent units to Far East Asia in March...
  • SSA Pacific Signs Lease at Port of West Sacramento
    The Sacramento-Yolo Port Commission in California has approved a new lease for its West Sacramento maritime facilities with SSA Pacific. The lease, which takes effect July 1, 2013, replaces an existing Terminal Operations Management Agreement with SSA. The deal provides guaranteed rent payments to the Port of West Sacramento and shifts...
  • Brazil Set to Lift Ban on Imports of EU Cattle, Beef
    Brazil has amended its import regulations regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy, paving the way for the ban on imports of breeding cattle and beef from the European Union to be lifted. The European Commission applauded the change and encouraged Brazil to bring all of the remaining import conditions related to BSE and...
  • Sea Star Line Names Nolan Executive VP
    Sea Star Line LLC has named Tim Nolan executive vice president, reporting to company President Peter Keller. He will be based in Jacksonville, Fla. Nolan has a broad background in liner shipping, business development and international logistics management. He most recently served as senior vice president and general manager for an...
  • Pennsylvania Awards Funding for Natural Gas Fleet Conversion
    Pennsylvania's Gov. Tom Corbett has awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. Act 13 of 2012 increased protections of private water supplies, allowed the Department of Environmental Protection to issue larger fines and included a...
  • Aliança Unveils 3,800-TEU Container Ship in Brazil
    Christening of the Sebastião Caboto in Santos.Aliança has unveiled its new container ship, Sebasti'o Caboto, at the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros in Brazil's Port of Santos. The vessel is the first in a series of four identical container ships with a capacity of 3,800 20-foot-equivalent units apiece. Each ship is fitted...
  • Five Below Opens Distribution Center in Mississippi
    Five Below, a merchandise retailer for the teen and pre-teen markets, has opened a new $2 million distribution center in the former Mazda building in Olive Branch, Miss. "This location will be crucial to the growth of our company as we expand our presence to new western markets," said Tom Vellios,...
  • Katoen Natie Opens Warehouse in Estonia
    Katoen Natie has opened a 25,000 square meter (about 269,098 square foot) warehouse complex for the management of goods to be directed to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States in Muuga Harbour in Estonia, marking the start of operations of Port of Tallinn Muuga industrial park. The Muuga logistics center...
  • Cosco to Boost Asia-South Africa Trade in Mid-June
    Cosco Container Lines will increase rates for all shipments, including refrigerated cargo, on its trade from the Far East to South Africa, starting June 17. The hike will be $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container, according to the carrier....

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • And then there were six
    Limarko Shipping Co has offloaded the last of its multipurpose vessels in a transaction that will leave the Lithuanian operator with six reefers and a pair of containerships.
  • Seanergy sells again
    Greece's Seanergy Maritime Holdings has cleared $39m of debt by handing three handysizes over to a buyer appointed by one of its lenders.
  • Maersk: Asian attack
    Maersk boss Nils Andersen has pledged to defend his group's boxship market share in the face of price-cutting from competitors.
  • One killed in blast
    A shipyard worker has died in an explosion during welding work at Tuzla in Turkey.
  • Crewman dies in fall
    A ferry worker has been killed in a fall on a vessel off Norway.
  • Freeport to spur stocks
    Approval of the first US export LNG project in two years will provide a shot in the arm for listed shipowners in the sector, a leading analyst says.
  • Split wins cruiseships
    Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard has clinched an order for five new cruiseships.
  • LPG running hot
    VLGC rates have powered to their largest weekly gain in almost a decade.
  • Costa board under scrutiny
    Italian prosecutors are investigating board members of Costa Cruises in connection with the Costa Concordia tragedy.
  • Laskaridis bulks up
    Greece's Laskaridis group has revealed a big newbuilding splash in China, adding 10 bulkers and lining up new reefers.
  • Greek orders rain in
    Greek shipowners ordered 142 newbuildings from Chinese shipyards in April, confirming their status as China's most important customers.
  • Lilgert to appeal
    A Canadian officer found guilty of criminal negligence in the fatal Queen of the North sinking in 2006 is to appeal.
  • KDB fears hurt STX PO
    Rumours Korea Development Bank is unlikely to take over STX Pan Ocean put the skids under the shipowner today
  • DIS in double sale
    d'Amico International Shipping has continued its fleet renewal efforts with the sale of two late 1990s built MR tankers.
  • TT Club boosts reserve
    The Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association made a surplus of $4.2m last year to lift its free reserve to almost $150m.
  • Steamship Mutual loses $9.6m
    An adverse claims trend has led to a second year in the red for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association.
  • SNO losses grow
    Romanian shipbuilder Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) has recorded a rise in its first quarter loss as costs jumped.
  • Crude conundrum
    Indian oil companies are campaigning to lower the cost of crude imports by ditching the government's free-on-board (FOB) requirements.
  • HHI doubles up
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has recorded a 109% rise in new orders to the end of April.
  • Kingfish dumps MRs
    UK-based Kingfish Trading has reportedly cancelled orders for eleven MR tanker newbuildings in Brazil.
  • Mercator slumps to loss
    Mercator Lines (Singapore) has slumped to a full-year loss of $78m for 2012 due to the forced disposal of a VLOC.
  • Gunvor taps bond market
    Gunvor, the Russian oil trader, has tapped the capital markets as it looks to expand into assets such as refineries and coal mines.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Drewry Air Freight Index - A slow climb in April
  • Maersk plans $750 rate hike from Asia to North Europe
    The liner carrier also announced a $150-per-container increase on dry and refrigerated cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the Far East, effective June 1. From Syria, the increase will be $115 per container.
  • Drewry forecasts more slow steaming
  • SeaIntel says shippers should prepare for 'blank sailings'
    Lars Jensen, chief executive officer of SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, writes that "From a service quality perspective, the data thus support the shippers' notion that this is becoming a significant issue if supply chain stability is of importance."
  • Georgia Ports has record April
  • Virginia to open Canadian agriculture trade office
  • Airport cargo results enforce negative trend
    March tonnage numbers for four airports spanning the United States - Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta amd Dallas-Fort Worth - paint a mixed picture of the health of U.S. airports, but the general trend is one of cargo activity decline.
  • Report: China will assist its shipping industry
    Xinhua quoted He Jianzhong, China's vice minister of transportation, as saying the government would assist companies in several ways, including offering subsidies to encourage retirement of old ships to reduce supply and improve safety.
  • Developer adds California retail distribution space
  • Virgin Cargo optimistic about road ahead
  • Shift in wind trade direction at Corpus Christi

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • EEDI modified for ferries
    Changes agreed at MEPC 65.
  • IFO prices in Fujairah start week soft
    Cape Town saw some upward price movement.
  • Week starts with soft trend across Europe
    Markets quiet on public holiday.
  • Call for tighter regulation in West African bunker market
    Ghana-based bunker supplier says tighter regulation would give ship operators more confidence.
  • Players monitoring signs of fuel oil stock build
    'We are oversupplied with fuel oil, oversupplied with crude, and there is no additional demand.'
  • Expect more slow steaming, says analyst
    Market fundamentals mean growth of practice inevitable.
  • Russian fuel oil output has fallen
    Government's strategy is to cut fuel oil production.
  • Asian bunker prices start week without clear direction
    Adequate avails noted across all key Asian ports.
  • Ports report decline in oil exports
    Russian port operator sees crude oil volumes drop.
  • Bunkers rise on tax hike
    Australian carbon tax goes up in July.
  • Singapore bunker, ship chandler sales fall in Q1
    Domestic sales fell 14.2% year-on-year.
  • BV in line with ship industry trends for 2012-2013
    Ship efficiency and safety standards for LNG bunkering form part of its focus.
  • BIMCO updates EEDI calculator
    Includes requirements for new ro/ro cargo and passenger ships, and change in calculations for general cargo ships.
  • 'Unexpected' problems prompt vessel's auction
    Higher than expected fuel consumption among issues, says Head of Triple S Shipping.
  • New York goes on Scandi LNG fact finder
    Handling LNG-fuelled ferry operations safety prime reason for trip.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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