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November 22, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • LB mayor ousts harbour commissioner after LA edges out port chief
  • Yang Ming joins UASC, CSCL in transpacific slot-swap arrangement
  • China refuses GM corn shipment from US, spooking Chicago exchange
  • ICTSI provides yard gear as typhoon-struck Port of Tacloban reopens
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding profit up 62pc to US$86.5 million, sales up 15pc
  • KMTC and OOCL swap slots on two Far East-India/Sri Lanka loops
  • Big shipping groups unite in call for pre-regulation impact studies
  • US cabotage protection 'makes transshipment too expensive to consider'
  • Surprise truck inspections by police cause gridlock, delays at NY-NJ Port
  • US$2 million ransom for US crew makes Nigerian pirates ready for more
  • Xiamen Airlines receives 100th Boeing aircraft for its fleet
  • Berlin October air cargo rise 23.7pc to 3,657 tonnes, passengers up 4.2pc
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds 4 new stops, boosts frequency to Seoul, Oslo

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd again reports net profit in third quarter
  • Kerala's coastal shipping project seen holding promise
  • MOL holds charity event in Philippines
  • Samsara Group wins recognition as 'Ship Agent of the Year' at Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards 2013
  • Spot prices on Asia-Europe trade up
  • Ford to export cars from India to more overseas markets
  • Sops helping Africa boost exports to India
  • JN Port to shortlist bidders for fourth terminal today
  • CIL intends importing coal through state entities
  • EU FTA likely in 2014
  • INR falls further against dollar on increased demand for US currency
  • Kerala will have to wait for maritime university

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ust-Luga Express offers new container rail services
  • Over 7 million t cargo transported
  • Final approvals for Etihad and Jet Airways alliance
  • DHL to be sole of logistics partner of Leipziger Messe
  • Indian Railways increases cargo volume again
  • Canadian cargo carriers seek cooperation
  • Goodman building for Amazon in Poland
  • Havi Logistics under new leadership
  • Ostbewegung
  • Ziel: emissionsfreier Hafen Long Beach
  • Globe Air Cargo becomes Europe GSA for MIAT
  • International Paralympic Committee prolongs contract with...
  • Ups and downs in Europe's road freight sector
  • New Evergreen/Hanjin service in Asia

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • GAO: Navy could learn from commercial shipowners
  • Nam Cheong opts for Rolls-Royce equipment
  • Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator raises $228 million in IPO
  • Ensco back at Keppel FELS for further jack-up
  • November 21, 2013 Vigor wins $12.9 million MSC contract
  • NASSCO awarded $12.1 million more for LPD 25 job
  • Electric Boat gets contract mods worth up to $172 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • TSA member carriers calling for series of freight rate increases
  • Archery firm expanding at port business incubator
  • Sea-Tac International Airport sees food bank donation gains
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Four new members onboard at Port of LA Harbor Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • CMA CGM and MSC cancel two joint Asia-Europe sailings
    Carriers act to tackle weaker volumes
  • The world turned upside down
    The changed US oil market has altered global trade and further change is possible
  • Maritime security must be seen as a profit culture, not an overhead
    FREE CONTENT: Highlights from the Lloyd's List roundtable: Future security threats for shipping
  • CSD leases two handysize bulkers from sister firm
    Chinese state carrier agrees to daily charter rate of $5,416
  • Third quarter brings a dip in box line reliability
    Performance is unlikely to improve in the year's final three months, Drewry warns
  • CSCL to dispose of $111m non-core assets after losses mount
    Logistics consultancy and freight forwarding and container depot entity to be sold
  • ICBC Leasing sues CSC Phoenix for missing charterhires for 39 ships
    Troubled China state-owned carrier faces $95m lawsuit
  • Offen's Santa V series faces insolvency proceedings
    Santa R series declared bankrupt earlier this month
  • Asian Shippers Council fears the worst from the P3 tie-up
    ASC claims the alliance is 'too big' and will make the market more volatile
  • Tilbury wins new service as UK box port shake-up continues
    German shortsea operator OPDR switches from Felixstowe
  • Höegh quits short-term LNG shipping for good
    Exclusive interview: looming oversupply drives Oslo-listed owner to focus on FSRUs
  • Worker crushed to death at Hongkong International Terminals
    Traffic controller killed in incident with gantry crane at Kwai Tsing Terminal 6
  • Daehan Shipbuilding wins 14 capesize bulker deals
    Knightsbridge Tankers, Polaris Shipping and Sinokor Merchant Marine place orders
  • BW LPG shares start trading on Oslo exchange
    Offer price implies company has a market capitalisation of more than $1bn
  • DSME wins LNG carrier deal
    Teekay tipped to exercise another option for 173,400 cu m vessel
  • CGG seeks four ice-class seismic support vessels
    Geoscience firm may target Arctic oil and gas

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • SCF returns to profits
    SOVCOMFLOT today announced 3Q13 net profits of $9.1M, from 3Q12 net losses of $8.5M
  • HHI orders ultra-steam turbines from MHI
    HYUNDAI HI has ordered Mitsubishi ultra-steam turbine plants for four LNG carriers it is building for PETRONAS
  • US ship repairer sold
    NORTHEAST Ship Repair has been sold by JF Lehman to another private equity group
  • South China Sea seen as offshore boon
    TAPPING oil and gas in the South China Sea will create great knock-on opportunities for China's offshore industry, China Shipbuilding Development Summit 2013 heard today
  • Karageorgiou warns on dry bulk boom
    GLOBUS Maritime CEO George Karageorgiou expressed caution today about the Capesize-led dry bulk rate boom of 3Q13
  • BW LPG prices IPO
    BW LPG said today it had priced its IPO at NOK47 ($8.10)/share and sold another 9.7M shares in an overallotment
  • SNCM aid repayment doubles to €440M
    The European Commission has doubled the amount of aid it wants the French government to recover from French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM to €440M
  • Higher grain exports expected
    GLOBAL grain exports could reach 140.9M tonnes in the current 2013-14 grain trade year, according to latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture
  • Iranian oil output seen staying stagnant
    IRANIAN crude exports are expected to remain largely unchanged until 2015 at the earliest, despite moderate president Hassan Rouhani's election earlier this year
  • KDB becomes top STX O&S shareholder
    KOREA Development Bank today became STX Offshore & Shipbuilding's biggest shareholder after a sell-off by STX Corp
  • Alam Maritim profit rises by 40%
    ALAM Maritim, the Malaysian offshore services provider, posted 3Q13 profits of 22M ringgit ($9M), a 40% hike from last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • Eastbound Pacific Carriers Seek 2-Stage Rate Increase
    Container shipping lines operating from Asia to the U.S. intend to restore baseline freight rates for late holiday season shipments in December and the pre-Lunar New Year period in January. Member lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have plans to collectively adopt general rate increases of $200 per 40-foot container, effective...
  • STB Nominee Open to Rail Metric Reconsideration
    WASHINGTON - The Surface Transportation Board member nominated by President Obama told Congress Thursday that it "wasn't unreasonable" to reconsider how the rail regulatory agency calculates whether a carrier is "revenue adequate." The contentious metric is one of the factors used by the STB to determine pricing challenges made by shippers...
  • China Shipping to Combine Two North American Service Centers
    China Shipping (North America) has plans to relocate its customer service center in Houston and its intermodal center in Chicago to make way for a new combined National Service and Operations Center that will be opened in a new location, which will be selected and announced at a later date. China Shipping...
  • Regional Economy, Petrochemicals Investment Ignites Growth at Houston Port
    Port of HoustonThe Port of Houston is sitting pretty atop twin economic engines. Its booming petrochemical sector is boosting exports, and its rapidly growing population base is fueling imports. The port's steadily growing container volumes reflect the region's healthy economic growth, with total throughput projected to rise 3.5 percent to 1.8...
  • P3's Positive Prognosis
    There's bound to be plenty of news over the next few weeks about the proposed P3 Network as regulators in the U.S., Europe and China decide whether a massive vessel-sharing agreement among the world's three largest container shipping companies is anti-competitive and therefore shouldn't be allowed to take effect. In the...
  • New HazMat Reporting Required for Canadian Railroads
    A Canadian National train in Quebec.Canada's federal government has instructed rail companies to share information with municipalities to ensure there is ongoing dialogue about the transportation of dangerous goods. Transport Canada now requires that any Canadian Class I railroad or person that transports dangerous goods must provide relevant municipalities with yearly...
  • Waterfront Commission Postpones NY-NJ Hearing
    The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's scheduled Nov. 25 hearing on longshore hiring practices at the Port of New York and New Jersey has been postponed until a to-be-determined date in December. The commission has been locked in a dispute with the New York Shipping Association and International Longshoremen's Association...
  • Average US Intermodal Rate Falls
    Top 36 lane index, week of November 18, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates fell again in the week ending Nov. 18, pulled lower by declines in all four directional indices this week. The overall index rate of the top 36 U.S. lanes decreased 2.2 percent, or $46, to $2,076,...
  • FedEx, Direct Relief, and Heart to Heart International Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to Philippines
    MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 20, 2013 - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to deliver more than $10 million worth of relief aid and medical supplies to communities across the typhoon-ravaged Philippines. The shipment, containing nearly 200,000 lbs. of both pharmaceuticals and medical...
  • MIQ Logistics CFO Honored by Kansas City Business Magazine
    OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 21, 2013 - MIQ Logistics is proud to announce that Ingram's magazine named Chief Financial Officer Brenda Stasiulis to its 2013 class ofWomen Executives-Kansas City (WeKC). Stasiulis is one of 10 women recognized by the publication this year. "Brenda clearly deserves this honor," says John Carr,president and chief...
  • "Best Place to Work:" Kane Is Able Takes Two Top Honors in Reader's Choice Awards from Scranton Times-Tribune
    SCRANTON, PA -November 21, 2013- Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- http://www.kaneisable.com) won the popular vote for the Best Place to Work in the annual Reader's Choice Awards in the Scranton Times-Tribune. KANE won first place in the categories of Best Place to Work - Warehouse and Distribution, and...
  • Japan's Trade Surplus With US Grows
    Japan's trade surplus with the United States widened 38.8 percent in October from a year earlier to 577.2 billion yen ($5.77 billion) as exports surged at a much faster pace than imports, according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry this week. It was the 10th straight monthly expansion on...
  • Pacer International Forecasts Higher Revenue in 2014
    Pacer International forecasts its revenue in 2014 will range between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, representing an expected increase of 10 to 18 percent from its 2013 results. Meanwhile, earnings per share are projected to be between $0.35 and $0.45, an expected increase of 35 percent to 36 percent from the previous...
  • Forwarders, Brokers on an Even Keel
    Q: As you know, the surface transportation law, MAP-21, among other things, will require motor carriers (common or contract) to divorce their brokerage operations from their carrier operations. Under the current situation, with almost all motor carriers also functioning as property brokers, the shipper really doesn't know if the transportation...
  • Kristin Isabelli Joins USCIB as Director of Customs Policy
    Washington, D.C., November 20, 2013 - Kristin Isabelli has joined the staff of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) as director of customs and trade facilitation. She brings significant Capitol Hill experience on these issues, having worked most recently as a legislative aide for the House Ways and Means...
  • Zinnovate Joins Growing CargoWise Partner Network
    Sydney, Australia, November 20, 2013As the number of logistics providers adopting CargoWise's single-platform supply chain software continues to rise, businesses worldwide are seeing increasing opportunity in joining its customer-focused service programs. More than 60 regional logistics specialists have now joined the program, each gaining certification to provide localized on-the-ground consultation,...
  • "K" Line to Support Typhoon Victims in the Philippines
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has today announced that, in order to give relief to victims of Super Typhoon "Haiyan" and support disaster recovery efforts, it has decided to donate 5 million yen (approx. 50,000 US dollar) through The Rayomar Outreach Foundation Inc. (ROFI*), a charitable institution founded by...
  • Kalmar relocates 850 ton ship-to-shore crane at the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the relocation of an 850 ton Kalmar ship-to-shore (STS) crane for its customer the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden (Helsingborgs Hamn AB). The order was signed in September 2013 and the work was completed within a two week time frame during November. The complex project, which was...
  • ICAO Council Elects New President
    MONTRéAL, 18 November 2013 - The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced today that Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu of Nigeria has been elected as the new President of the ICAO Council. Aliu's election by acclamation was confirmed today when the 36 States which comprise ICAO's Governing Council registered their unanimous agreement during...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • Wait and see
    Globus Maritime of Greece does not appear to have abandoned plans to part ways with its oldest bulker but management says it's not going to jump the gun.
  • GLBS takes flight
    Shares of Greek operator Globus Maritime (Globus) gained traction in midday trading Thursday as investors digested the details of a third-quarter beat that caught many off guard.
  • Vetting for obsolescence
    Ship vetting is increasingly serving as another way that tankers become obsolete, helping to push some tonnage out of the market, said Connecticut tanker broker Robert Flynn.
  • DNB initiates gas duo
    Researchers with a leading Nordic investment bank have initiated research coverage of two newly listed LPG carrier operators.
  • GZE turns on Titan
    Struggling Hong Kong group Titan Petrochemicals' rescuer Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (GZE) has stunned the company by demanding interest on debt it took over.
  • Dof adds more
    Norway's Dof has added another clutch of subsea contracts to its orderbook worth $65m.
  • SCF stronger in third
    Russian state tanker owner Sovcomflot (SCF) has increased its profit in the third quarter, but it remains some way behind last year over the first nine months.
  • BWO steady in Q3
    BW Offshore reported an improvement in third quarter earnings as a long delayed FPSO finally got to work.
  • DNB to lose less
    Norway's DNB bank has lowered its loan impairment forecast for 2013 as shipping markets improve.
  • Scandlines deal cleared
    The European Commission has cleared the full takeover of Scandlines by private equity group 3i.
  • Row brews over capsizing
    The families of crew missing following a tanker capsizing in Nigeria have criticised the owner.
  • Bahri seals dry finance
    Saudi Arabia's Bahri has secured financing for its five kamsarmax newbuildings just as the first prepares to hit the water.
  • Lines win Pacific work
    Three container lines have won a tender to provide services to central Pacific islands from next year.
  • CSDC takes new bulkers
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has boosted its bulker fleet with a bareboat deal for two newbuildings.
  • ESL takes one
    ESL Shipping of Finland has hired a bulk carrier to meet rising demand in the Baltic Sea.
  • Navigator Gas to bank $156m
    Wilbur Ross-owned Navigator Holdings has priced its $228m New York IPO at the top of its range as it seeks to fund newbuildings.
  • Rongsheng row goes on
    Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng is facing another legal headache as the fall-out from its aborted takeover of an engine maker continues.
  • BW LPG hits the street
    BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, began trading in Oslo today following its IPO.
  • NSC stake for sale
    Russia's stake in Northern Shipping Company (NSC) will go under the hammer next month.
  • 2Go falls to loss
    Philippines ro-pax group 2Go has plunged to a loss in the third quarter as revenue fell.
  • Niagara refloated
    Three tugs have freed a CSL Group bulker that grounded in Lake Erie on Sunday.
  • DSME books gas carrier
    DSME has secured a newbuilding order for an LNG from an undisclosed client in a contract worth $200m.
  • Ensco back at Keppel
    Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a repeat newbuilding order from US drilling company Ensco for a harsh environment jack-up.
  • DSF knocks private equity
    Danish Ship Finance has criticized private equity funds that invest in shipping with a speculative and short-sighted view.
  • TMT slammed over bulker
    TMT has come in for harsh criticism from UK trade union Nautilus International over the treatment of one of its bulker crews.
  • Déjà vu
    NewLead Holdings of Greece appears to struggling to hold ground in the long-time battle to maintain its Nasdaq listing.
  • Karageorgiou's crystal ball
    The recent strength of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) suggests that the declining pace of fleet growth has enabled freight rates to be more responsive to increases in cargo volumes, the chief executive of Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime told investors Wednesday.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • Parliament funds European infrastructure project
  • Group makes progress on Bangladesh worker safety
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
  • Transpacific carriers seek $500 in rate increases
    Transpacific Stabilization Agreement members are adopting a two-step "guideline" rate increase that, when combined, would hike freight rates $500 per 40-foot container in December and January.
  • APM Terminal modifies cranes for Triple Es
    The Rotterdam Maasvlakte I terminal will modify five of its existing post-Panamax cranes so they can reach across 23 rows of containers and accommodate the latest generation of ultra-large container ships.
  • Report calls Tar Sands crude a new threat to Great Lakes
    The Alliance for the Great Lakes is raising the alarm over plans to ship tar sands crude oil on the Great Lakes. In addition to supporting fisheries and tourism, many cities get their drinking water from the Great Lakes.
  • Seaspan seeks to raise up to $84.6 million
  • Theft on the rise during Thanksgiving
    For the past three years, the incidence of theft has risen to a daily average of 10.5 thefts during the holiday weekend compared to the usual average of 2.6 thefts per day, according to FreightWatch International.
  • Waterfront Commission postpones hearings again
    The organization has further postponed the start of a public hearing about adding longshore workers in the Port of New York and New Jersey from Nov. 25 to a yet-to-be-named date in December.
  • Drewry sees drop in carrier performance
  • Boeing Dreamlifter stranded in Kansas
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices struggle to find direction in Suez.
  • Tight avails in Rotterdam
    Prices firming in North European ports.
  • New container port 50% complete
    Azerbaijani player is driving force behind development.
  • Fuel oil stocks hold steady
    Middle distillates tumble.
  • 2015: 'Massive non-compliance' predicted
    Tougher ECA rules could be used to monitor all shipping emissions, argues environmentalist.
  • Singapore bunker sales up again
    Sales up month-on-month and year-on-year.
  • Asian bunker prices back on upswing
    'Extremely tight' supplies seen in Busan.
  • Vessel arrested in Singapore 'over bunker dispute'
    Arrested bulker is owned by Essar Shipping.
  • New fuel storage facility for Solomon Islands
    Move a challenge to island's established players.
  • LNG ships adopt steam turbine engines
    15% boost in fuel efficiency possible with system, manufacturer claims.
  • Chinese bunker company in Shanghai joint-venture
    New business to focus on marine distillate imports from Southeast Asia.
  • Norwegian firm adds diesel-electric vessel to fleet
    Ship will use 'advanced catalyst technologies' to reduce fuel consumption.

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