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October 24, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • US Federal Maritime Commission seeks global regulatory summit on P3
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement to levy US$575/TEU bunker surcharge
  • LB gains, up 14.7pc to 587,100 TEU as LA falls 4.6pc to 711,000 TEU
  • Second Canadian rail explosion keeps Canadian National main line blocked
  • Data-skewing high cube boxes now account for 49pc of cellular fleet
  • American Trucking Associations chief blasts Tea Party, attacks GOP
  • Xiamen's Taiwan fruit imports up 58pc to 10,176 tonnes in nine months
  • Harbin Railway Bureau starts Harbin-Shuangyashan rapid rail freight
  • Western Chinese auto export growth shrinks as currency strengthens
  • Ocean carriers plan rate hikes on east-west trades starting next month
  • InterMax carries heavy cargo for Chinese offshore marine project
  • FESCO North America launches box service to Russia for Winter Olympic 2014
  • Business Monitor sees infrastructure expansion as Russia pivots to Asia
  • Guangzhou airport to start 24-hour customs clearance to boost air cargo
  • US, Romania settle on USAF air cargo base to supply Afghanistan
  • Austria's cargo-partner in Ho Chi Minh to service Vietnamese exports

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Freight activity index hits new high
  • Antwerp Port successfully handles first 18,000-TEU vessel
  • Dighi Port discharges record coal in 24 hours
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port's Q3 net profit increases 5-fold
  • Labour agitation at NSICT, JN Port
  • Focus should be on efficient & affordable air cargo security, says ICAO Secretary-General
  • Four key Mumbai infra projects to be taken up for discussion: Maharashtra CM

International Transport Journalweb site
  • EU adopts new ship recycling regulation to end beaching
  • Latin America's biggest Airbus aircraft order
  • Slovenia to augment railway track in Koper
  • Fiege implements e-commerce solution for Bierbaum-Proenen
  • FMC calls for global regulatory summit on P3
  • Aerolineas Argentinas modernizes fleet with Boeing
  • Wandt celebrates 65th birthday
  • Strautmann scoops up Langendorf
  • New managers at Dresden international airport and...
  • Kuehne + Nagel banking on training offers from abroad
  • Tyrol tightens up night driving ban
  • Port of Long Beach enjoys peak season
  • Yangtze River Express increases frequencies to Hahn
  • E-Commerce beflügelt Paketgeschäft

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Eastern delivers another OSV for HOS deepwater fleet
  • Eletson on Blackstone-backed LPG newbuild binge
  • Groen orders two more chasers at Damen
  • Super post-Panamax cranes go to work in Savannah
  • Outrage grows over imprisonment of security ship crew
  • Blackstone-controlled APT files for IPO
  • Jotun launches performance package for eco ship builders

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port association pleased with House passage of water act
  • Four super post-Panamax cranes at work for Georgia Ports Authority
  • Crowley nets $200 million through sale of securities
  • Corps announces plan to begin Grays Harbor maintenance dredging
  • NOAA plans to discontinue lithographic nautical charts

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Standard and Britannia unveil very different general increases
    The first two clubs reveal how much premiums will rise at 2014 renewal
  • European MPs to hear expert port opinion on Brussels' market access proposals
    European Commission's proposed legislation omits port labour, cargo handling and passenger services
  • India bars charity from visiting Seaman Guard Ohio detainees
    Crew need support whether they are held legitimately or not, says Mission to Seafarers
  • Advanfort demands release of Seaman Guard Ohio personnel
    Security firm claims arrest in India is unlawful and criminalises seafarers
  • FMC's P3 global summit proposal wins shipper support
    UPDATE: Regulators in Europe and China invited to Washington meeting
  • Competition intensifies in Middle East Gulf VLCC spot market
    Glut of vessels means rates will manage only small rises
  • Antwerp taskforce fights cyber-crimes
    Team will defend the port against hackers
  • Hafnia Tankers confirms 27-ship fleet after $235m private placement
    Orderbook includes eight Chinese medium range tankers
  • P3 capacity will be largely unchanged on transpacific and Asia-Europe
    Alphaliner says Port Klang and Rotterdam will loser from likely service changes
  • Revised box packing code due in 2015
    Up to a third of all containers are wrongly filled or loaded
  • Shipowners hail Brussels compromise on ship recycling
    Europe-flagged tonnage can be scrapped in Asian yards that are up to scratch
  • American Shipping Company reaps profit from Jones Act product trade
    Third-quarter profit of $1.2m compares with loss of $13.1m last year
  • American Petroleum Tankers files for IPO
    Proceeds will be used to repay debt
  • Nordea sees recovery from 2014
    Vessel values are also strengthening, says Kjelsrud
  • Eletson and Blackstone launch LPG venture
    Company will operate six existing ships and up to 10 ethylene carrier newbuildings
  • Kexim provides $113m financing to Sinokor's Shell charter project
    Owner can determine portions of loans and bond guarantees in innovative deal

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Yard fends off US suit
    ALLEGATIONS that US builder Bollinger Shipyards purposely misled the US government have been thrown out in federal court
  • Hafnia raises $235M
    HAFNIA Tankers of Denmark said today it had completed a private placement of shares that raised $235M
  • Iranian tanker return could be 'catastrophic'
    IF SANCTIONS against Iran are lifted, that could have a "catastrophic impact" on the international crude tanker market, a London shipbroker has warned
  • Shipowner caution seen on spending for IT
    SHIPPING'S lingering downturn is making shipowners take a pragmatic and cautious approach to investments for communication technologies aboard vessels, INMARSAT Maritime president Frank Coles has told Fairplay
  • Rongshen's losses total 1.3Bn yuan
    HONG KONG-listed China Rongsheng HI (Rongsheng) recorded losses of 1.3Bn yuan ($216M) in the first three quarters of 2013, down by 612% from profits of 25.7M yuan in 2012, its fiscal report has stated
  • Imports to China for demolition drop
    CHINESE shipbreakers today reported a 31% drop year on year in the first nine months of 2013 in imported breaking tonnage
  • HSH braced for clear-out
    LEADING German ship financier HSH Nordbank is bracing for a surge in repossessions and ownership transfers of distressed ships in 2014/15
  • Sevan refinances debt
    SEVAN Drilling said today it had taken delivery of its third cylindrical unit from a Chinese builder and had refinanced loans
  • Nordea sees upswing for shipping credit
    CREDIT conditions for shipping are gradually recovering parallel to better credit quality in the industry, but problems remain, a Scandinavian banking group warned today
  • BHP's iron ore production rises 23%
    BHP BILLITON said today its iron ore production had risen 23% year-on-year in 3Q13
  • Hubline eyes re-entry to offshore sector
    MALAYSIAN shipowner Hubline Berhad is reportedly in talks to charter out offshore supply vessels (OSVs) after most of its losing assets were written off
  • Orders reflect market shift
    REBOUNDING ship orders and newbuilding prices reflect a fundamental change in the market, said a sector analyst today
  • Vantage's drillship order transferred
    VANTAGE Drilling's drillship order, which was cancelled by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, has been transferred to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, an STX O&S executive told Fairplay during the Kormarine trade show in Busan this week
  • Drybulk overhang lingers
    THE RECENT upswing in the Baltic Dry Index that saw Capesize rates hitting $40,000 is likely to be a fluke, said a sector analyst today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • House, Senate Head to Conference Over Water Resources Bill
    WASHINGTON - The Senate and House are set to conference on a long-delayed water resources bill authorizing port and inland waterway projects after the lower chamber approved its version tonight 417-3. "This is how we ought to work," said Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., on the bipartisan approach the bill took with the...
  • Panalpina to Pay $35 Million to Settle Price-Fixing Lawsuit
    Panalpina has agreed to pay $35 million as part of a preliminary agreement to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive industry practices regarding certain freight surcharges. The amount from Panalpina includes previously received proceeds of $5.8 million, in an unrelated class action against various airlines. The settlement is subject...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Ekes Out Gain
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image Trucking made very slight employment gains in September, pushing the Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index back up to 95.7, its same reading as in May, from 95.6. The increase follows a flat month for the index in August. The index's oscillation over the past few...
  • Four Industry Giants Tout Success of Match-Back Model
    It sounds elementary: An exporter in an interior location needs empty containers. Importers in the same region unload containers every day and ship them back empty to a seaport. Why not truck the empty boxes a short distance to the exporter's facility, load them with freight and ship the containers...
  • Wanted: Equipment to Ship Bumper Grain Crop
    U.S. farmers expect to harvest bumper corn and wheat crops this year, which should more than reverse the shortfall caused by last year's drought. The forecast already is lowering commodity futures prices and could give U.S. exports a price advantage over global competitors. At the same time, world demand for...
  • Hearings to Focus on NY-NJ Longshore Hiring
    The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor has scheduled a series of public hearings to highlight what commission official contend are discriminatory hiring practices for longshore workers in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The commission resolution authorizing the public hearings said they are being held "to determine the...
  • Inland Distribution Conference 2014
    Our 2013 Inland Distribution Conference was a rousing success with 360 shippers, rail, trucking, and other intermodal and transportation providers attending. Returning to Kansas City again in 2014, this event promises to be a must attend, highlighting the latest cost saving strategies, best practices, forecasts and trends in the intermodal...
  • Canadian Pacific's Profit, Revenue Soar
    Canadian Pacific reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was C$324 million (about US$312 million), jumping 48 percent year-over-year. Quarterly revenue for the Class I railroad was a record C$1.5 billion, up 6 percent from the same period last year. Its operating ratio was 65.9 percent, an 820...
  • Phil Byrd Elected 69th Chairman of American Trucking Associations
    Orlando, Fla. - Today, the Board of Directors of American Trucking Associations elected Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express, Charleston, S.C., as the federation's 69th chairman. "I am deeply humbled that my fellow ATA members would grant me the tremendous honor of representing them, and our industry, as chairman," Byrd said. "I...
  • ATA Announces Changes to National Truck Driving Championships
    Orlando, Fla. - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its Board of Directors voted to make the National Truck Driving Championships more inclusive by allowing non-ATA members of state trucking associations to compete in the annual safety competition. "We've long billed this event as the 'Super Bowl of Safety,' so it is...
  • YRC Worldwide Companies YRC Freight, Holland, Reddaway and New Penn Receive U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award
    OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC WorldwideInc. (Nasdaq:YRCW) today announced that YRC Worldwide companies YRCFreight, Holland, Reddaway and New Penn were honored with a 2013 U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Excellence Award at theCouncil of Supply Chain Management Professionals annual meeting inDenver. Excellence Awardees are selected...
  • DGX Boosts Middle East Service Offering
    RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2013) - Dependable Global Express, Inc. (DGX), a global ocean freight forwarder, announces today the appointment of Lily Sagherian as its Business Development Manager for DGX's new Middle East Trade Lane service. Ms. Sagherian is fluent in 4 languages including Arabic and Armenian, and has...
  • Navis N4 Technology Powers the Next Generation of Optimization in Terminals Globally
    OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today marks the 25th anniversary of its terminal operating system (TOS) amidst a surge of container terminal projects around the world whether they are automated, semi-automated or manual. Due to the continued strength and reliability...
  • Norfolk Southern Posts 'Strong' Quarterly Results
    Norfolk Southern reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $482 million, increasing 20 percent year-over-year from $402 million. "Norfolk Southern delivered strong results, led by growth in our chemicals, metals/construction, intermodal and automotive businesses, combined with ongoing productivity improvements," said Charles W. "Wick" Moorman, CEO of the...
  • TNT Aims for Asia Rebound
    TNT is determined to claw back ground lost in Asia during the protracted negotiations of its sale to UPS. TNT Express saw global revenues decline in the second quarter in the face of strong economic headwinds and the fallout from UPS's withdrawal of its $6.8 billion bid for the company in...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Navig8 hits jackpot
    Navig8 Products Tankers has raised $150m from another private placement aimed at Norwegian investors.
  • Calling all co-managers
    If you're among the many investment bankers who are racing to hang another tombstone on your wall before year-end you may be in luck.
  • APT sounds alarm
    US tanker owners appear to be growing increasingly anxious about the future of cash-strapped domestic yard that could alter the course of the cabotage trade if it re-enters the commercial shipbuilding arena.
  • EOC back in black
    EOC has revealed a turnaround in fortunes after repositioning itself within the Malaysian offshore market.
  • Pyxis in play
    A Greek product tanker owner backed by industry veteran Eddie Valentis appears to be in the early stages of a campaign to court investors.
  • Tas profit jumps
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder Tas Offshore has seen earnings more than triple as demand for its vessels continues to thrive.
  • Grangemouth to close
    Tankers loadings in Scotland will take a hit as refiner Ineos confirmed its Grangemouth petrochemicals plant is to close.
  • Who guards the guards?
    Estonian ferry owner Vjatseslav Leedo is plotting to send an idle ship into the Indian Ocean as a base for anti-piracy security forces.
  • Hafnia hits $235m target
    Hafnia Tankers has raised $235m from a private placement in Oslo.
  • SSE: more turmoil ahead
    The head of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) has warned that Chinese shipping will be hit by state moves to limit manufacturing over-capacity.
  • Duo form gas giant
    Greek owner Eletson has teamed up with US financial heavyweight Blackstone to form a $700m LPG shipping company.
  • Goundar expanding
    South Seas operator Goundar Shipping Services plans to extend its ro-pax offering with more ships.
  • Havila hits new high
    Havila Shipping may soon be shelling out dividends after logging a record third quarter profit.
  • GulfMark hails Q3 result
    US owner GulfMark Offshore has posted its best quarterly profit for four years as day rates increased.
  • AMSC back in profit
    American Shipping Company has seen its third quarter bottom line shift back above zero amid a reassurance to investors that Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) continues to make charter payments on time.
  • Olsen FPSOs stronger
    FPSO group Fred Olsen Production (FOP) has posted better results in the first nine months of 2013 ahead of its takeover by Malaysia's Yinson.
  • Nordea loan losses down
    Sweden-based lender Nordea has cut loan losses in the third quarter as profit increased.
  • HMM soars on good news
    Shares in Hyundai Merchant Marine leapt today after the struggling company completed a refinancing.
  • The clock is ticking...
    Time is running out to submit entries to the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year Competition.
  • BC tests bond market
    Canada's BC Ferries is refinancing an earlier bond issue with a new debt sale.
  • P3 impact downplayed
    Westports, the newly listed Malaysian port operator, has played down talk of any potential impact from the new P3 Alliance.
  • CSG goes short again
    China Shipping Group (CSG) has lined up a short-term debt sale worth CNY 2bn ($328.65m).
  • Bimco targets bunkers
    Bimco is set to develop an industry-acceptable standard set of terms and conditions for the purchase of marine fuels.
  • Newbuilds hurting SCI
    Shipping Corp of India's (SCI) new ships are contributing to ongoing losses, according to managing director BK Mandal.
  • Kamath joins BW LPG
    Vijay Kamath has wasted little time securing new employment joining BW LPG as its new chief financial officer.
  • FMC calls P3 summit
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has called for a global summit with regulators from Europe and China into the P3 Alliance.
  • China steel output jumps
    China has seen an 11% year-on-year increase in steel production figures from the World Steel Association (WSA) show.
  • APT readies IPO
    A US product tanker owner backed by some of the biggest names in private equity is getting ready to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in New York.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Great Lakes U.S-flag vessel coal moves fall 13% in September
  • FMC's Cordero says he has open mind about P3
  • Transplace expands shipper program for truck co-loading
    The TransMatch program "is mature enough to promote as a stand-alone service," Transplace's Brent Hudspeth said. Consumer product and grocery manufacturers like Clorox and Del Monte Foods use the service.
  • Truck thefts increase 15% from second quarter
  • SeaIntel says P3 will have advantages over competition
    If the P3 Network is approved by antitrust authorities, its members - Maersk, MSC and CMA - will have "two large competitive advantages over their closest competitors," said SeaIntel Maritime Analysis.
  • Canadian Pacific has record Q3
  • NOAA: No more printed nautical charts
  • CargoWise offers Canadian eManifest module
    CargoWise has developed a new customs-compliant software module to meet the needs of its Canadian customers as they brace for upcoming changes to the country's customs procedures.
  • Bangladesh steps up garment workplace safety
    "Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made Garment Sector" focuses on minimizing the threat of fire and building collapse in ready-made garment factories and on ensuring the rights and safety of workers.
  • Manhattan reports record Q3 profits
  • Indianapolis airport commissions large solar project

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2013
  • Prices steady in Fujairah
    Good avails in Cape Town.
  • Prices soft across Europe
    Congestion continued in Rotterdam.
  • High viscosity sales climbing
    South Korea refiner sees sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel double since July.
  • New marine research centre for Singapore
    Test centre will focus on green ship and port technologies.
  • LNG will be 'established' bunker fuel within five years
    Chairman of ClassNK says Singapore is the best location for LNG bunker hub.
  • Engine maker backing LNG as a 'main marine fuel'
    Much of company's R&D goes on the fuel, president tells ferry conference.
  • Mid-week bunker prices in Asia largely lower
    Supplies of bunker fuels generally fine at key Asian ports.
  • Korean yard to target LNG bunkering sector
    Firm secures design approval from classification society.
  • European terminal player in possible buy off
    Firm considering cash offer for its entire issued share capital.
  • Liquidators arranged for Titan Petrochemicals
    Informal committee of creditors set up to follow up on development.
  • BIMCO updating bunker purchase document
    Takes into account changes in bunker-related legislation and practice.
  • Petro Summit expands operations to Sabah
    Forms collaboration agreement with sole bunker supplier for Sabah-based ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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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.
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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