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July 26, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison's Shenzhen Yantian CT docks Maersk's first 18,000-TEU ship
  • TS Lines ends NE Asia-China-Taiwan-Haiphong loop, but offers alternatives
  • Wan Hai re-starts its own Asia-Mexico-west coast South America loop
  • Hong Kong Chamber recommends hybrid tariff-free system under CEPA
  • Drewry: Cape route can compensate for Suez slowdown with no loss of speed
  • Guangdong border inspectors adopt 'only once 3-in-1' inspection regime
  • CN reports Q2-2013 net profit of US$695 million with 5pc rise in revenue
  • Canadian Pacific profit up 123pc to US$244.5 million, sales rise 10pc
  • Bidding reaches final stage for India's container terminal at Kolkata
  • US tells Bangladesh to upgrade factory life to win back trade perks
  • Santos dock strike highlights problems of Brazil's privatisation schemes
  • Nigerian jet fuel crisis forces planes to land elsewhere to fill up
  • China Airlines signs with Envirotainer to offer temp-control air cargo
  • ICAO opens air traffic management unit in Beijing for Asia-Pacific

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • GE Shipping to add gas carrier to existing fleet
  • Idle boxship fleet up to 187 with capacity of 448,000 TEUs
  • Industry wants new maritime varsity in Kochi
  • World's largest boxship sets sail on maiden voyage
  • Coal exports from Indonesia to India up 40 pc
  • Garment exports from Tirupur to touch INR 15k cr. in 2013-14: TEA
  • Increased demand from Iran, CIS may enhance tea exports
  • APM Terminals dominant in global productivity rankings
  • New port tariff guidelines next week
  • US box imports looking up in July, says survey
  • GHIAL signs first concessionaire for FTZ at RGIA
  • Rlys fast tracks INR 16k cr. stretch of eastern DFC
  • Duty on metal scrap import to hit auto exports: IIF
  • Govt may change SEZ policy to pick declining exports
  • Adani Foundation organises seminar on fisheries development

Marine Logweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Halliburton cops plea in Deepwater Horizon case
  • Eco-friendly coal carrier named Ship of the Year
  • Northrop Grumman gets DDG 51 steering gear contracts
  • Senator introduces cruise ship passenger protection bill

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Two million Hyundai vehicles pass through Port of Portland
  • Port of Grays Harbor earns 19th straight clean audit report
  • Coast Guard taps Capt. Sanders as maritime policy center director
  • Panama Canal Authority sees expansion project gains
  • NYK coal carrier named top ship for 2012

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Costamare and York Capital clinch first joint acquisitions
    Greek owner takes 49% stake in three boxships as profits rise
  • Cyprus owners come through crisis
    Shipping is critical to the country's recovery, says Kazakos
  • Navios Partners boosts second-quarter profit
    Investors told payout level 'secure' at least until end-2014
  • US crude import collapse undermines suezmax demand
    Fundamental change is coming for 1m-barrel capacity tankers
  • Pipavav launches double-stack high-cube rail operation
    New service will be able to transport boxes to Container Corporation of India's new double-stack hub at Kathuwas
  • Eight missing after Singapore barge capsizes
    Update: Search continues after casualty at Straits' eastern entrance
  • UK exports reach highest level since the onset of recession
    Index shows half the exporters surveyed reported second-quarter sales growth
  • Great Eastern books two kamsarmaxes
    Indian owner presses on with retonnaging programme
  • HHI second-quarter income slides 49%
    But giant South Korean shipbuilder says growth in orders remains healthy
  • Schenker reports dip in sea freight
    Sluggish first half prompts German logistics firm to rethink its annual forecasts
  • Yangzijiang will offer share trading in yuan from August
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder becomes the first to deploy SGX platform
  • Seadrill offers to buy Sevan Drilling
    Fredriksen's growing offshore business supports his shipping empire
  • TAL reports 30% rise in profits
    Utilisation improves but US box leasing giant expects a slower second half

Fairplayweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Yangzijiang to launch dual trading in yuan
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said today it is offering investors the option of buying shares in Chinese yuan
  • Navios beats Street
    NYSE-listed Navios Partners today reported better quarterly results than expected and emphasised the importance of its recent institutional-investor term loan
  • RCCL tweaks down outlook
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises today reported rising profits, but pared its net yield guidance for full 2013
  • 12 yards get US funds
    TWELVE small US shipyards in need of upgrades have received $9.5M in federal grants
  • Box Ships limps into PPE listing
    BOX Ships today priced its downsized and discounted perpetual preferred equity offering, netting much less than initially hope
  • Drybulk overhang questioned
    DRYBULK oversupply could be lower than expected, an industry conference heard today
  • MyFerryLink takes Eurotunnel into deficit
    CHANNEL tunnel operator Eurotunnel lost €18M ($23.8M) during the first six months, with its new MyFerryLink running up net losses of €19M
  • Munich RE trims P&I reinsurance cases
    THE WORLD'S biggest reinsurance group Munich RE is pruning back its exposure to marine liability because claims costs are rising fast
  • Berlin backs long-term asset value
    GERMAN shipowners and KG funds have achieved a partial success in their campaign for an alternative ship valuation standard
  • Slump hits DB Schenker
    DB SCHENKER, among the world's biggest freight forwarders, said today profits dived by more than one-third in 1H13
  • 9 missing from barge
    NINE mariners remain missing today after their barge Guo Liang 677 capsized in Singapore
  • CS Haisheng turns to parent for loans
    SHANGHAI-listed CS Haisheng has tapped its parent company's financial resources to repay $24.5M in due debts
  • VLCCs belie hectic market
    VLCC freight rates remained stubbornly at unprofitable levels despite a sudden rush by charterers to cover stems for mid-August
  • Costamare-York JV buys ships
    NYSE-listed Costamare disclosed that it has begun buying assets via its new tie-up with private-equity firm York Capital
  • Strike closes Drummond's port and mine in Colombia
    WORKERS at Drummond's coal mine and port operations in Colombia went on strike yesterday after the union and management failed to reach agreement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Declined in June
    The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines's preliminary traffic figures for June showed air cargo demand continued to be weak. Asia-Pacific international air cargo demand, measured in freight metric ton kilometers, recorded a 2.2 percent decrease compared to June 2012, reflecting continued weakness in key export markets. Offered freight capacity increased slightly, inching up...
  • Zim Expands Itinerary of Asia-Europe Service
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services has enhanced the port coverage of its Asia-Europe service, AEX1. Zim added the ports of Dalian and Qingdao, China, and Port Klang, Malaysia, as well as an additional eastbound call at Shanghai, to the route. The container line will deploy three 10,000 20-foot-equivalent unit vessels out of...
  • Revenue, Expenses Up, But Profit Flat at Blue Dart Express
    Blue Dart Express, India's leading air express and logistics services provider, reported a net income of $7 million in its fiscal 2013-14 first quarter, which ended June 30, flat compared to the profit in the same period of fiscal 2012-13. Total revenue during April to June was $77 million, up 5.5...
  • Maersk's Triple E Vessel Makes Maiden Call in China
    The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller handled 1,682 containers during its maiden voyage.Yantian International Container Terminals in China has welcomed the inaugural call of the 18,000 20-foot-equivalent-unit Maersk Mc-Kinney M'ller, a Triple E vessel. YICT and Maersk Line jointly held a ceremony to celebrate the event with Patrick Lam, managing director of YICT,...
  • Port of NY-NJ Lowers Cargo Assessments
    The New York Shipping Association said per-container assessments on cargo moving through the Port of New York and New Jersey will be lowered on Aug. 1, reflecting reduced operational costs. Per-container cargo assessments will be reduced to $94 from $100 for shipments with destinations within 260 miles of the port. Assessments...
  • Maersk Line, MSC to Hike Rates Between Africa and Asia
    Effective Aug. 1, Maersk Line will boost rates on its trade from South Africa to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent by $100 per 20-foot container. The container line will also hike rates for shipments from the Far East to the west coast of South America, Central America and the Caribbean...
  • US Customs to Start Sharing ACE Data With FMC
    Thomas S. Winkowski (L), Customs' acting commissioner, shakes hands with Mario Cordero (R), Federal Maritime Commission chairman, after the trade data deal.U.S. Customs and Border Protection has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Maritime Commission allowing CBP to share its Automated Commercial Environment data with the ocean transportation...
  • Japanese Exports to US Jump 14.6 Percent
    Japan's exports to the United States rose for the sixth straight month in June on a year-on-year basis, surging 14.6 percent to ¥1.134 trillion ($11.34 billion), according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry. The June jump in U.S.-bound shipments was led by autos, motors and organic compounds, which soared...
  • Meridian Logistics Launches New Website and Rebrands as FreightPros
    Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 25, 2013 Meridian Logistics' rapid growth in the transportation industry, coupled with its focus on its employees and educating its strong customer base has lead to a natural shift in rebranding its business to FreightPros. FreightPros will continue to offer low freight quotesand emphasize customer service on truckload...
  • Seaspan Announces Multi-Year, Million-Plus Dollar Donation in B.C.'s Marine and Port Community
    North Vancouver, B.C. - On behalf of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation (the "Washington Foundation"), Seaspan announced today a multi-year donation of $1.1 million to three British Columbia marine and port community charitable organizations. Partnering with Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS), Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), and Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue...
  • Pinnacle Freight of Edison, NJ Exceeds Pharma Cold Shipping Standards in 24-Hour Temperature Distribution Verification
    July 19, 2013 (Edison, NJ) Pinnacle Freight Systems of Edison, New Jersey has released the results of a 24-hour temperature mapping study performed on June 13-14, 2013, by the Quality Management unit of Cryopak, the industry leader in cold chain packaging solutions. Eighteen ThermoProfile temperature data loggers were used to record...
  • Menlo to Provide European Distribution for NYX, a Fast-growing Cosmetics Company
    SAN FRANSICO and AMSTERDAM - July 25, 2013 - To better service its rapidly expanding markets throughout Western Europe, U.S.-based cosmetics company NYX has appointed Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo) to operate a comprehensive distribution network based on its multi-user hub in Eersel, Netherlands. Although Germany is currently NYX's largest market, Eersel was...
  • Q&A: No Hiding From Concealed Damage
    Q: I'm hoping you can answer a question on a recent delivery. One of my fabric suppliers shipped a medium-sized load of piece goods to my warehouse via common carrier. When the truck backs up to our door, the driver is required to load the rolls onto rolling racks we provide and...
  • Saudia Cargo Posts First Half Volume Growth
    Saudi Airlines Cargo achieved freight volume growth of 4 percent in the first half of 2013 despite "sluggish" global air cargo markets. From January to June, the cargo arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines carried 270,000 tons, up from last year's record volume of 250,000. Revenue in the period rose 6 percent...
  • Mullen Group's Profit Jumps More Than 270 Percent
    In the second quarter of 2013, Mullen Group reported it generated net income of C$27.4 million (about US$26.6 million), an increase of $19.4 million or 270.3 percent from $7.2 million in the same quarter last year. However, total revenue in the second quarter was $301.7 million, down $9.5 million or 3.1...
  • ODFL Reports 21.8 Percent Jump in Profit
    Old Dominion Freight Line today reported net income in the second quarter of 2013 increased 21.8 percent year-over-year to $58.3 million, compared with $47.8 million in the same period last year. Quarterly earnings per diluted share for ODFL, No. 5 in JOC's Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers ranking, rose 21.4 percent from...
  • IAG Cargo Adds Johannesburg to Cold Chain Trade
    IAG Cargo has added Johannesburg as the third route for its new A380 superjumbo aircraft. The A380, which will begin flying to the South African city on Feb. 12, 2014, will join the 747-400 that already serves the route. The A380 features temperature-controlled facilities onboard, highlighting IAG Cargo's Prioritise and Constant...
  • American Railcar Industries' Profit Spiked in Second Quarter
    American Railcar Industries reported its net income in the second quarter of 2013 was $23.6 million, jumping 76 percent from $13.4 million in the second quarter of 2012. The profit gain was driven by strong manufacturing and leasing earnings, lower selling, general and administrative expenses and lower interest expense, according to...
  • New drinking water tests from Martek reduce risk from potentially fatal pathogens
    Martek Marine, leading manufacturer of maritime safety equipment, is introducing potable water testing kits to its product range, designed to meet the regulations on drinking water which come into force with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in August 2013. The only standard kit guaranteed to meet all legislation and flag...
  • UPS Reports Reduction Of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1 million miles from...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Vitol turns to Exmar
    Exmar and MOL have secured employment for an LNG carrier that is getting ready to undergo a scheduled drydocking at the end of September.
  • Exmar on the up
    Belgian gas specialist Exmar managed to boost its bottom line in the first semester of 2013 even thought earnings slipped in the second quarter.
  • When the price is right
    York Capital may be looking to acquire more containerships but its interest in products tankers appears to be waning.
  • Ore price poses threat
    Iron ore prices are set to soften in both the short and long-term due to oversupply and sluggish steel demand, according to researchers at ABN AMRO.
  • First for Hoegh LNG
    Hoegh LNG has secured a breakthrough contract for a near shore floating liquefaction (FLNG) barge.
  • TMT wins full recovery
    Charterers involved in a complex legal dispute over a Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) controlled VLCC today won a notable victory in a London appeal court.
  • PGS books strong Q2
    Petroleum Geo-Services has recorded a rise in second quarter profit with the aid of a strong showing from its MultiClient library.
  • Bodouroglou buying
    Box Ships chief Michael Bodouroglou is backing the company's latest stock offering to the tune of $5m.
  • Royal back in black
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has moved back into the black in the second quarter despite carrying the cost of a fire onboard one of its vessels.
  • FSL hit by Geden woe
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has seen earnings hit by payment defaults on a pair of chartered tankers but the company has found work for the second vessel.
  • Navios Partners kicks on
    Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Partners has built its first-half earnings as revenue increased.
  • Comfort debris washes up
    Three gas tanks and other detritus from the sunken boxship MOL Comfort have been beached in India's Lakshadweep Islands.
  • GE bags a pair
    Great Eastern Shipping has completed its second purchase of the week with a double newbuilding order.
  • The only way is up
    An upturn in fortune is on the horizon for Malaysian Bulk Carriers thanks to recovering charter rates but the shipowner is still expected to see earnings chopped this year, according to an analyst.
  • Phoenix seeks new loans
    CSC Phoenix is aiming to secure new short term loans - and one potential lender is already suing it for overdue repayments.
  • Minister in defence
    New Greek Minister of Mercantile Marine has leapt to the defence of shipowners who are once again under fire for paying too little tax.
  • Shadow fails check
    US inspectors have revealed how crew on a Silverseas cruiseship tried to hide food under beds during a health check.
  • Kirby a cent short
    Kirby Corp has booked an improved second quarter profit and offered hope it will match market expectations for the full year.
  • Dof in Teekay tie-up
    Helge Mogster's Dof Subsea has signed a contract to support a new Teekay FPSO in the Norwegian North Sea.
  • Belships comes up short
    Belships has failed to sell out its NOK 90m ($15.5m) share issue, with major investor Sverre Tidemand set to mop up spare stock.
  • HHI misses the mark
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has seen its second quarter profit fall short of expectations as its bottom line was sliced in half.
  • Idan Ofer leaves board
    Billionaire shipowner Idan Ofer has resigned as a director of Israel Corp, the parent of container line Zim.
  • KDB lifeline for STX PO?
    Korea Development Bank could yet take control of restructuring shipowner STX Pan Ocean, its chairman says.
  • Ferry cash wanted
    Bangladesh's BIWTC wants $37m from World Bank for eight ro-paxes and cargo vessels.
  • Limarko back in profit
    Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko has made it back into the black in the first half of 2013.
  • CK picks Mipo again
    Korea's CK Corporation has returned to Hyundai Mipo to order a 1,900-teu containership.
  • TAL profits surge
    TAL International, the world's largest container leasing company, has reported a 30% increase in second quarter results.
  • Rise in idle boxships
    The number of laid-up containerships continues to rise with three main factors contributing to the increasing number of idle vessels.
  • Boxship JV buys trio
    Costamare and York Capital Management have acquired their first ships under their joint venture launched in May.
  • CMRE profits rise
    Costamare has reported a 45% increase in second quarter profits on the back of a larger containership fleet.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Pritzker talks trade with Japanese, Vietnamese delegations
    U.S. trade with Vietnam has grown significantly since 2001. Exports to Vietnam in May grew 22 percent compared to the same month a year ago, and imports from Vietnam were up 16 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
  • Federal funds released for flood-damaged NY roads
  • TAL International reports 29% increase in Q2 profit
    "We currently expect our market environment to hold fairly steady as we head into the second half of the year," Brian M. Sondey, TAL's president and chief executive officer, said.
  • CIMC to build five 8,800-TEU ships for MSC
  • Houston container volumes up, steel down
    Loaded container volumes in the first six months were 757,632 TEU, up 7.2 percent; empty container volumes totaled 220,934 TEU, up 6.4 percent. The port handled 166,093 TEU of containerized cargo in June.
  • G6 moves service string from Maher Terminal
  • New York Container Terminal extends lease to 2029
  • Costamare reports increase in second-quarter profit
  • Earnings increase slightly for Swift in 2Q
    "We are pleased with our team's continued ability to deliver positive results in a relatively lackluster freight environment," Swift stated, noting that freight demand was soft in April and May, but picked up a bit in June.
  • DHL unveils electronic delivery vehicle
  • CargoAir takes delivery of converted 737 freighter
  • Customs to share information with Federal Maritime Commission

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 25, 2013
  • Prices continue falling in Fujairah
    But Suez bunker firmed with MGO gaining just under $10.
  • Softer trend seen across Europe
    MGO at Rotterdam was down by $7.50 per metric tonne.
  • EU shifts emphasis on transport funding
    Transport policy to put innovation and infrastructure to the fore.
  • Arbitrage cargoes boost Singapore's fuel oil stocks
    Weak demand likely to keep stocks high, traders say.
  • IFO prices largely down at major Asian ports
    Supplies of bunkers fine at key ports on Thursday.
  • 'Great potential' for shipping to reduce emissions, says report
    But no obvious single 'winner' in terms of technology in the medium to long term, says Royal Academy of Engineering.
  • New scrubber system to get trial
    The agreement also carries an option to install the scrubbing system on another 40 ships.
  • Petrotrin eyes expansion
    'I think we are ready to take a step further down the value chain,' says Petrofin executive.
  • Euronav: 'Eco-ships' in large tanker sector don't exist
    'Eco gains' can be replicated through retrofitting fuel saving devices on existing ships, it says.
  • Bunker convention to focus on Asian growth
    Delegates will have opportunities to interact, educate and inform.

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