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July 25, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC flies Indian flag to win feeder trade on India's northwest coast
  • SeaIntel: Rate hikes to coincide with Asia-Europe capacity cuts in August
  • Hong Kong's TSL joins KMTC, Heung-A on Korea-China-Thailand loop
  • CMA CGM backs Liverpool2 development, doubles feeders from Le Havre
  • Unexpected uptick in chartering activity of 4,100-4,500 TEUers in July
  • China spent US$472.47 billion on road, water infrastructure in 2011, 2012
  • Shanxi expressway investment reaches US$3.02 billion in six months
  • Gulf states learn logistics techniques to cope with trade boom
  • Halifax linked to Asia with Hapag's 7,506-TEU Berlin Express via Suez
  • ASEAN textile and clothing exports sharp decline to US/EU in 2012
  • IATA's quarterly survey of airline CFOs shows strong business confidence
  • Buoyant June passenger traffic means air freight rates will hit new lows
  • Moscow Domodedovo picks winners of 'most punctual airlines' contest

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • IMO's new environment rules to significantly increase fuel costs: Drewry
  • Shipyards latching on to offshore business lifeline
  • Transworld Group Singapore's Mahesh Sivaswamy is 'Logistics Personality of the Year'
  • CIL eyes three proposals in Australia
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Vessel causes slight damage to Rim Bascule Bridge at MbPT
  • Indev Logistics inaugurates its first FTWZ near Chennai
  • Leading cos ready to obtain freight trains
  • Imported fruit threaten domestic grower margins: Pawar
  • RBI measures help to recover sharply against dollar
  • RBI tightens gold import norms further

Marine Logweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Hyundai Heavy BWM system gets Coast Guard AMS acceptance
  • Kirby reports increased second quarter earnings
  • Ingalls delivers DDG 1001 launch system assemblies
  • Scorpio Bulkers orders its first ships
  • MarAd announces Small Shipyard Grants
  • Port Weller shipyard operator files for bankruptcy
  • $10.4 million criminal fine in pollution case

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Vancouver, USA port board Oks lease with Tesoro-Savage
  • Delta bringing London flight to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Customs inks deal with FMC for ACE data sharing scheme
  • Bellingham firm nets funds from small shipyard grant program
  • Evergreen Line plans rate restoration program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Scorpio confirms $300m ultramax order binge
    Trio of Chinese builders successful in first phase of group's plunge into dry
  • Beijing gets real
    China's economic indicators point to dismal prospects for dry bulk rates to improve
  • Restis 'shocked' by improper dealings arrest
    Shipowner held for a second day as work resumes after raid on family offices
  • Kenya is key
    A Lamu terminal offers an export solution to oil wars between the squabbling Sudans
  • Angola's first LNG cargo arrives in Brazil
    After more than a month at sea, the shipment unloads without a hiccup
  • Columbia Shipmanagement fined $10m for US pollution
    Companies get four-year corporate probation stretch after seafarers blow whistle
  • New blow to tanker owners as South Sudan halts crude production
    Cross-border spat adds to supply woes for aframaxes and suezmaxes
  • Insuring the insurers
    Commercial reinsurers are becoming more strategic in how they deploy capital
  • Pirates release tanker seized off Gabon
    Cotton's crew are safe and well but two other vessels are attacked off Togo
  • Idled panamax boxship fleet set to grow
    One hundred charters are due to expire in the second half of the year
  • Goldenport terminates supramax charter early
    Dry bulk firm had previously revised terms of Sifnos deal
  • Rail line gets the go-ahead to tackle German freight bottleneck
    Rotterdam-Duisburg link extends between Emmerich and Oberhausen
  • Saboteurs attack Australia's Curtis Island LNG project
    Gas export plans suffer yet another setback
  • Boxship demolition forecast to hit record levels this year
    But capacity of newbuildings on order has surged to level last seen two years ago
  • Triangulation offers best prospects for VLCCs
    Oversupply of tankers in Middle East Gulf hits single-voyage runs
  • Auckland port dispute heads for court
    Marathon labour row set for 'substantive hearing' in November
  • Gard board pays tribute to Isacson
    Late chief executive was an inspiring leader, says chairman
  • Skuld's strong performance maintains its Standard & Poor's A rating
    Rating agency affirms brand reputation and sector-leading operating performance
  • CIMC books five more 8,800 teu ships for MSC
    Update: Vessels to be built by New Times Shipbuilding and delivered in 2015

Fairplayweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Korean banks warned on yard defaults
    SOUTH Korean banks have been told to grade down loans of struggling compatriot shipbuilders, with defaults from such yards feared
  • Charred ship ship towed to Port Louis
    THE CHARRED box ship Hansa Brandenburg has been towed into Port Louis for repairs, a Mauritius National Coast Guard spokesman said today
  • US cruise bill introduced
    SENATOR Jay Rockefeller has introduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2013, which seeks to add a new layer of industry oversight
  • Box Ships offering struggles
    THE PERPETUAL preferred equity offering by Box Ships is proving a tough sell, with a downsizing confirmed today and new covenants added on 22 July
  • Mombasa imports rise to South Sudan
    SOUTHERN Sudan is emerging as a key transit destination for imports through Mombasa, IHS Supply Chains Solutions told Fairplay today.*Mombasa imports rise to South Sudan
  • Vard takeover boosts Fincantieri
    ITALY'S shipbuilder Fincantieri said today it virtually tripled its 1H12 operating results to €101M ($133.3M), from €34M last year
  • Iran offers insurance for crude to India
    TEHRAN is offering sovereign guarantees of up to $1Bn per cargo to insure tankers transporting Iranian crude to India, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Havila returns to 2Q profits
    OSLO-listed offshore supply and services company Havila Shipping returned to profits in 2Q13, attributing this to a better market "than expected"
  • Drybulk congestion eases for third week
    CONGESTION in major drybulk ports have eased for the third consecutive week
  • Builder to raise HK$20M
    HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding plans to raise about HK$20M ($2.6M) by selling 200M new shares, it said in a bourse filing
  • Tanjung Offshore to issue up to 37.6M shares
    MALAYSIAN offshore player Tanjung Offshore hopes to raise 17.7-22.8M ringgit ($5.6-7.2M) from the private placement of up to 10% (or 37.6M) issued and paid-up shares
  • Hallin clinches Indonesian deal
    SINGAPORE's offshore vessel provider Hallin Marine said it has clinched a subsea project in the northwest of Java, Indonesia
  • NOCC extends hire
    NORWEGIAN Car Carriers has extended a timecharter contract for NOCC Puebla, a 1999-built 4,287ceu vehicle carrier, with Japan's Eastern Car Liner
  • Restis Group predicts owner will be 'vindicated'
    RESTIS Group has predicted that founder Victor Restis will be "vindicated" over allegations of money laundering and embezzlement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • APMT, DP World on Short List to Build India Terminal
    Global terminal operators APM Terminals and DP World are among the five organizations pre-qualified for the contract to build and operate a new container terminal at India's Port of Kolkata. The other shortlisted bidders include domestic port infrastructure major Adani Ports and two joint venture groups comprising Concast Infratech and Hyundai...
  • Pantos Logistics Partners With China's Bondex
    South Korea-based Pantos Logistics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China's Bondex Logistics. Pantos said the alliance would aid the expansion of its footprint and market share in China as the two companies pooled resources to develop international express, distribution logistics and joint venture investment opportunities. Bondex Logistics boasts 49...
  • CEVA Creating Logistics 'Campus' in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
    CEVA Logistics is creating a campus consolidating several facilities in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Located in the Mt. Juliet Industrial Park, the logistics company's new 700,000-square-foot facility, known as Beckwith II, provides a new environment for CEVA and the customer on whose behalf the company operates the facility. It combines CEVA's two...
  • Canadian Pacific's Profit Soared in Second Quarter
    Canadian Pacific reported its profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $252 million, spiking 145 percent from $103 million in the second quarter of 2012. Total quarterly revenue was $1.50 billion, compared with $1.37 billion in the second quarter of the previous year. In the first six months of 2013, profit...
  • Marad Awards $9.46 Million in Grants to 12 Shipyards
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has awarded $9.46 million in grant funding to 12 shipyards in 10 U.S. states via the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Paul "Chip" Jaenichen, acting maritime administrator, made the announcement at Jeffboat, one of the grant recipients, located in Jeffersonville, Ind. The following shipyards will...
  • New Steel Terminal to Be Built at Port of Mobile
    The Alabama State Port Authority has approved a concession agreement with Alabama Steel Terminals to develop a new $36 million steel coil handling facility at the port authority's main docks complex at the Port of Mobile. The new facility, which will be served by rail, truck and barge, will be constructed...
  • Smithfield Deal Could Beef Up US Pork Exports
    High feed prices, low inventories, scientific disputes and a little bit of political protectionism have combined to slow exports of U.S. beef and pork from the blazing pace of the last several years. In its latest export outlook report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that slower but steady pattern...
  • Jaxport, Sea Star Line Conclude New Lease Agreement
    Sea Star Line has finalized its new lease agreement with the Jacksonville Port Authority, where it has been a tenant for the past 23 years. The term of the agreement is 20 years, with two renewal options of 10 years each. The lease includes the use of more than 52 acres...
  • New York Container Terminal Gets Break on Bridge Tolls
    New York Container Terminal and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have agreed on a plan to offset the impact of bridge toll increases that have raised truckers' costs and reduced cargo volume at the Staten Island terminal. The agreement provides a lifeline to NYCT, the only major...
  • US Takes a Wrong Turn on Auto Exports
    One of the most interesting aspects of practicing international trade law is you never know what issues you'll confront, particularly those that are really off-the-wall. By way of illustration, it became public in April that the U.S. government is conducting a criminal investigation into companies - not automakers - that purchase...
  • Consolidation in a New Era
    Since restarting my consulting practice four years ago, I've confirmed one of the advantages of this working lifestyle that I had believed to be true: I have more time to pursue special and personal interests. Of the personal interests, the main ones are the ability to be more available to...
  • Transport Canada Issues Rail Safety Directive
    Transport Canada has issued an emergency directive to boost rail safety following the train disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, on July 6. The directive, pursuant to section 33 of Canada's Railway Safety Act, requires all operators to ensure that no locomotive attached to one or more loaded tank cars transporting dangerous goods...
  • Chapman Freeborn, Swiss WorldCargo Sign Air Freight Deal
    Russi Batliwala, CEO of Chapman Freeborn, and Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer of Swiss International Air Lines, signed the cooperation deal in Zurich, Switzerland.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Swiss WorldCargo have entered into a partnership to enhance their cargo offerings. As of July 1, 2013, the aircraft charter specialist is supporting Swiss...
  • Truckers: Customers 'Fed Up' With NY-NJ Delays
    Drayage industry leaders say the Port of New York and New Jersey faces the loss of cargo to rival gateways unless it can end delays that have produced seven consecutive weeks of long truck lines outside container terminals. Customers "are getting fed up," said Jeff Bader, president of Golden Carriers and...
  • University of Tennessee's Dr. Paul Dittmann Named to Kenco Board of Directors
    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-July 23, 2013 (James Street Media Services)-Dr. J. Paul Dittmann, executive director of The Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, has been named to the Kenco Board of Directors. Kenco is a leading provider of distribution and fulfillment, transportation services and intelligent information technology. Jane Kennedy Greene,...
  • IBIA Hong Kong convention focuses on Asian growth
    The 2013 IBIA Annual Conference in Hong Kong this November will be examining whether or not Asian economic growth will be enough to fuel a global recovery in the bunker markets. Sales of marine fuel oil have been weak worldwide due to slow economic growth, a sluggish shipping market and...
  • Ryder helps Matthew Clark reduce delivery costs
    Ryder has supplied 13 custom-built DAF CF 26-tonne and LF 21-tonne and 18-tonne vehicles to Matthew Clark, the UK's largest national drinks wholesaler, as part of the company's plan to upgrade and increase the carrying capacity of its fleet to significantly reduce its delivery costs. The ultra low height 6x2 rear...
  • Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Contract Proving Importer of Record / Exporter of Record (IOR-EOR) Services
    MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2013) - Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and global trade management company, announced today that an undisclosed Hi-Tech Fortune 500 company has selected Global4PL to provide Importer/Exporter of Record and RMA depot services in Latin America and Asia, including the...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Mind the gap
    The US Maritime Administration (Marad) on Wednesday announced plans to issue nearly $10m worth of grants to domestic shipyards.
  • La Monte's lieutenant
    Ben Ognibene has taken the title of chief operating officer (COO) at US tanker operator Heidmar.
  • Jones Act jamboree
    Strong demand for Jones Act tankers are expected to buoy freight rates for the foreseeable future, according to researchers at MJLF & Associates.
  • TMT crew going home?
    The stranded crew of TMT tanker languishing off the UAE could be close to being rescued after inspectors branded conditions on board as "unsafe".
  • Uljanik mopping up
    Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik is planning to buy 100% of rival yard 3 Maj.
  • Scorpio firms first set
    Scorpio Bulkers has signed its first firm newbuilding contracts after penning deals with three yards in China.
  • MSC backs box binge
    China International Marine Container (CIMC) has launched another swoop for a series of containerships backed my charters with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
  • Baltija in the clear
    Lithuania's Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) has had a freeze on its assets lifted in a row over vessel payments with a bankrupt sister company.
  • Vitol takes cape
    Vitol has added a capesize bulker to its fleet in a period deal with Pacific Bulk.
  • Columbia fine confirmed
    A federal court in Newark, US, has sentenced Columbia Shipmanagement to pay a fine of $10.4m for oil dumping from four ships.
  • Scandinor duo sold
    STX Europe shipowning wing Scandinor is believed to have sold off a couple more tankers.
  • Russians circle handysize
    Russian buyers are said to be close to a deal for a 2000-built Japanese handysize.
  • BC to order trio
    Canada's BC Ferries is to order three new ro-paxes to replace 1960s-built veterans.
  • Stolt engineer guilty
    A Stolt-Nielsen chief engineer has admitted obstructing justice in a "magic pipe" case in the US.
  • Nanjing wins MR deal
    Loss-making Nanjing Tanker has clinched a key tanker charter with trader Trafigura.
  • Royal's baby bait
    William and Kate are not the only ones showing off a new Royal baby this week it seems.
  • Restis: 'claims baseless'
    Arrested shipowner Victor Restis has hit back against baseless claims of embezzlement and money laundering.
  • Etel seizure "unfriendly"
    Ukraine has protested to Libya over the boarding of a ro-ro by disgruntled businessmen in Benghazi.
  • Vroon fixes duo
    Dutch owner Vroon has chartered out two subsea ships for wind farm work in the UK.
  • Havila back in profit
    Havila Shipping pushed back into the black in the second quarter.
  • Bharati hit by strike
    Sub-contracted workers at Bharati Shipyard in India have gone on strike over unpaid wages.
  • Spain fights yard blow
    Spain is to appeal a European Union ruling that its shipyards must repay cash gained through a tax lease scheme.
  • Bulker returned early
    Goldenport Holdings has had one of its handymax bulkers returned following the early termination of the existing charter.
  • Seaway Marine bankrupt
    Canadian shipyard Seaway Marine & Industrial has filed for bankruptcy.
  • Polarcus profits up
    Polarcus has reported pre-tax profits of $26.7m for the second quarter of 2013 - a 22% jump from a year ago.
  • Hallin wins Java job
    Hallin Marine has been awarded a subsea construction project off the Indonesian island of Java, the company has said.
  • Tanjung eyes funds
    Tanjung Offshore is looking to a private share placement to raise funds to finance the next stage of its growth.
  • Steel growth still weak
    World crude steel production continues to remain weak with a year on year increase of less than 2% in June.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • MarAd awards shipyard grants
    The U.S. Maritime Administration is awarding $9.46 million to 12 shipyards, but it received about 10 times as many requests for money as it could provide--113 grant applications requesting $96 million in assistance.
  • INTTRA portal fixed with software patch
    The service was taken offline Friday for about 16 and a half hours because of a problem with a piece of computer equipment located in New Jersey that required the installation of a software patch.
  • TRAC rolls out new chassis
  • Canada strengthens rail safety rules
  • Washington Notebook: DHS opening brings attention to former Customs chief Kelly
  • PSA opens new Zeebrugge terminal
  • New steel handling facility planned in Mobile
    Alabama Steel Terminals will develop a new $36 million steel coil handling facility at the Alabama State Port Authority's main docks complex in Mobile. AST will construct the 372,600-square-foot warehouse in two phases.
  • Truck tonnage inches up in June
    The continued strength of the auto industry helped push up truck tonnage in June, according to ATA. In general, heavy freight is showing a better growth rate this year than lighter cargo.
  • CEVA consolidates Chicago, Tenn. facilities
  • Big data in the supply chain
    Big data... not since Y2K has there been so much hype about an IT-related term. It's a term that is relevant to all of us, yet few of us really understand it or what to do with it...
  • Stepping into big shoes
    In late June, Nabil Sultan, a senior vice president at Emirates Airline in charge of revenue optimization, stepped in for an air cargo legend.
  • Dredge recovers for lost work
  • Anchor case thrown back
  • Forwarder goes as INTTRA grows
  • Commentary: L.A., Long Beach and the solar system
  • Commentary: Whale of an app
  • Study: Scant benefit from C-TPAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • USCG to conduct engine testing for new biofuel
    Isobutanol has a higher energy density, lower RVP, and does not present phase separation issues seen with ethanol.
  • Mid-week prices turn soft in Fujairah
    South African ports saw softer prices.
  • Bunker prices struggle for direction across Europe
    Gibraltar was reported to be busy with some congestion.
  • Antwerp gets EU LNG bunkering boost
    EU puts support of LNG bunkering infrastructure into practice.
  • Los Angeles feels the heat from lower priced bunkers
    Far East Russian market proving to be strong competition.
  • Bunker prices remain stable in Asia
    Good demand seen at Hong Kong port.
  • Fuel oil exports stick to upward path
    Russian exports show no sign of slowing.
  • 'World's fastest' ferry ready to start commercial operations
    The Francisco is powered by a pair of Wartsila LJX1720SR axial waterjets.
  • Vale takes delivery of fuel-saving VLOC
    VLOCs' class has 1.99 EEDI score, says China Rongsheng.
  • Alfa Laval scrubbers in demand in Q2
    Firm concluded orders worth $34.8 million for its PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system.
  • BC Ferries mulls LNG-fuelled newbuildings
    Further technical and financial analyses will be required before final decision, says firm.
  • Coscon issues emergency bunker adjustment
    Rates will be applicable to all shipments from the Far East to South Africa.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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