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August 28, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai sole Taiwan container carrier to make second quarter profit
  • All-water routes fail to bring high volumes to US east coast as forecast
  • 13,386-TEU Cosco England newbuilding to join the Asia-Europe trade
  • Beijing releases 3-year plan to restructure ailing shipbuilding industry
  • Yantai port 7-month container volume up 23.64pc to 1.28 million TEU
  • Nanning-Guangzhou double-stacked freight rail link to open next year
  • Damco appoints Samuel Israel as new regional CEO for Latin America
  • US press for restrictions on tobacco in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks
  • China provides Cambodia with four border checkpoint container scanners
  • Toll joins GraysOnline to boost its online parcel delivery service
  • ICAO to clear India of aviation 'safety concerns' after flight audit
  • Four kilos of opium found in five handbags at Dubai Cargo Village
  • Norfolk air cargo falls 23pc while airport traffic dips 6pc in July
  • Last-mile courier thefts increase, increasing target pharma shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Containerised exports from Subcontinent showing positive trend overall
  • Sailesh Bhatia elected President of AMTOI
  • Egypt, Syria unrest hits spices, tea & rice exports
  • Exporters told to move up value chain to gain
  • India asks European Customs authorities to allow exporters to take back rejected consignments
  • Urea imports shoot up to 11.09 lakh tonnes in Q1
  • USFDA to strengthen food import norms
  • Vannamei shrimp exports surge on high global demand
  • Box terminal operators facing multiple challenges, says Drewry
  • Railways likely to hike freight charges in October
  • RITES preparing techno-economic feasibility report for proposed Major Port in Andhra Pradesh
  • India & Myanmar set trade target of $ 3 bn by 2015
  • INR plunges to another new low of 66.08
  • Latin American countries to diversify trade with India
  • ...sector faces acute manpower crunch
  • CCI clears infra projects worth INR 2 lakh cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Evergreen names "Ever Living"
  • Captrain Deutschland expanding in Denmark and Sweden
  • TNT Express explores sale of Dutch part of TNT Fashion
  • ECL deploying CargoBeamer wagons in Germany
  • ANA Cargo adjusts Okinawa operation
  • Toll Group with higher profits in 2012/13
  • Hamburg Süd holds first naming ceremony in USA
  • Palletways extending services to Czechia and Slovakia
  • Port Columbus opens new south runway
  • New Geodis Wilson managing director in the USA
  • Norway Post reports lower earnings in H1/2013
  • Eight in race for fourth JNPT terminal
  • Colombia: first commercial flight with new biofuel
  • Pollock expands fleet

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • NOAA confirms identity of historic wreck
  • Inland Salvage completes another offshore salvage
  • ABS Nautical Systems signs contracts with European operators
  • Spanish shipbuilder launches support vessel
  • Austal lays keel for Australian patrol boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Corps issues caution for low Columbia water levels
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases mid-year cargo volume numbers
  • Researchers discover wreckage of U.S. Coast Survey steamer
  • TSA member carriers plan to hike freight rates
  • Port of Los Angeles eyes start of Yang Ming berth upgrades

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Singamas Container Holdings net profit shrinks 28%
    US domestic demand fails to buoy overall market
  • PIL does not rule out further fleet expansion
    Teo eyes opportunities for charters and newbuildings
  • Taylor Wessing launches shipping practice
    Law firm seeks German finance work
  • Star Bulk stays in profit
    Transformed owner eyes bigger contribution from third-party management
  • Maersk's box builder suffers from postponements
    MCI's second-quarter profit plunges 93% on-year due to postponed investments
  • Supply delays hit Awilco LNG
    Challenging summer sees Oslo-based firm post a second-quarter loss
  • North Europe aframax earnings spike ends
    Tonnage is available for early September voyages
  • Cosco Pacific reports dip in net profit
    Update: Cash gain from CIMC disposal will be channelled to new investments
  • Bechtel designs offshore terminal to boost African ports' handling
    Hub is claimed to have lower construction and operational costs than conventional ports
  • The $72m sulphur headache
    DFDS boss Smedegaard talks scrubber spending risks and conflicts to come in 2015
  • Teekay LNG plans $115m Oslo bond issue
    Loan will mature in September 2o18
  • First Ship Lease recruits FR8 boss as new chief executive
    Hatton's appointment ends two-month management vacuum

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Star bulks up managed fleet
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported a profitable quarter and a growing portfolio of managed bulkers and product tankers
  • TMT lender ordered to release ship
    TMT HAS another win in its Chapter 11 battle in Houston, as an arrested ship was ordered to be freed by today
  • More box cuts advised
    BOX LINERS must cut more costs to satisfy shareholders after first-half losses, a UK shipping consultancy warned today
  • South Asia breaking prices follow rupee down
    PRICES of ships sold for demolition into South Asia plunged last week as the rupee plummeted to a historic low of 65.54 to the dollar
  • Nam Cheong issues S$90M in fixed notes
    MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong has issued S$90M ($70M) in fixed-rate notes to refinance borrowings
  • MSC Cruises poaches ex-rival as CEO
    MSC CRUISES has appointed the recently resigned president of rival Costa Cruises, Gianni Onorato, as its new CEO
  • JJOGMEC receives first LPG for petroleum reserve
    JAPAN'S government-owned Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) has received its first LPG cargo for its strategic petroleum reserve in Namikata terminal in western Japan
  • COSCOL cuts deficit
    COSCOL said it lost 78M yuan ($12.66M) in 1H13, cutting its deficit by 230.13% year on year
  • Capesize S&P gains
    CAPESIZES have featured in the resale market for a second consecutive week
  • VLGC rates firm ahead of September CP release
    RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers rose every day of last week before dropping on 23 August
  • Ksure offering ship bond insurance
    KOREA Trade Insurance Corp, one of South Korea's two export credit agencies, is offering ship bond insurance to aid struggling domestic yards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TSA Lines Plan Westbound Rate Hike
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by at least $100 per 40-foot container effective Oct. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound, a discussion group of 15 carriers, announced Tuesday that the guideline for the general rate increase applies to all commodities from all...
  • US Diesel Prices Rise
    U.S. diesel prices inched up slightly in the week of August 26, following a slight uptick in the prior week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.913, rising 0.013 cents from a week ago. Prices are down nearly 1.8 cents, or 4 percent, from a...
  • Green Fleet Strike Reflects Changing Union Strategies
    Some of the employee drivers of Green Fleet Systems in Southern California launched a 24-hour strike against the company on Monday, charging that management is using harassment techniques to dissuade them from joining a union. The Teamsters union is expected to join a rally in Carson, Calif., Tuesday afternoon, according to...
  • TQL National Expansion Continues with Office in Houston, Texas
    Houston, Texas - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new national sales office in Houston, Texas. This is the Cincinnati-based company's second office in the state of Texas and 19th office nationwide. TQL is one of the fastest growing providers of transportation logistics services in North America. The TQL Houston office opened...
  • Menlo and MAQUET Strengthen Their Global Business Relationship
    AMSTERDAM - Aug. 27, 2013 - Menlo, the global logistics and supply chain management unit of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the global forwarder manager (GFM) by MAQUET in order to create an economic and simplified global supply chain. Menlo will...
  • Drewry: Korean Shipping Lines Have Backs against the Wall
    Drewry Maritime Research is taking a negative view of the outlook for publically traded Korean container shipping lines. It said in a research note that the losses incurred by Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hanjin Shipping have led to severe deterioration in their financial health. It finds their share prices expensive and...
  • FMCSA Prepares for 'Unified' Registration System
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a long-awaited final rule last week to establish a Unified Registration System for trucking companies, freight brokers and forwarders and others required to register with the agency. The final rule consolidates and automates a paper-based registration system and expands the number and type...
  • C. H. Robinson Boosts Share-Buyback Program
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide increased the number of shares it plans to repurchase by 15,000,000 shares to a total of 23,700,000. It has yet to buy back the approximately 8,700,000 shares left from the previous authorization. The Minnesota-based logistics provider entered into the accelerated share repurchase program with two banks, JPMorgan Chase...
  • Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya Launch Cargo Service
    Antonov An-26.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Air Libya have formed an exclusive partnership for the operation of a freighter aircraft in Libya. High demand is anticipated for the Antonov An-26, which will be based at Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport (MJI) on a long-term lease agreement with immediate effect. The airplane will be...
  • Drewry: Canceled Sailings Likely This Year
    Sluggish volume on all-water routes between Asia and the East Coast of North America "does not bode well for this year's peak season" and may force carriers to cancel sailings later this year, Drewry Maritime Research warned in its current Container Insight Weekly. Asia-to-North America rates "will continue to remain under...
  • Air Cargo Picture Depressed as Peak Approaches
    Garuda Indonesia plane in February 2013. Photo from Flickr by Prayitno. License: CC BY 2.0.International air cargo rates remained depressed in July as the bearish demand apparent for much of the year continued to dominate markets. Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index, a weighted average of all-in air freight 'buy rates'...
  • Building Port Resilience
    In his Aug. 5 Journal of Commerce article, "Decline of the Single-User Terminal," Bill Mongelluzzo describes how vessel operators are eliminating their proprietary terminal operations in favor of using public terminals. They may or may not know it, but by embracing the public option these operators are increasing port resilience. Here are...
  • Cosco Pacific Triples Profit on Sale of Stake in Container Manufacturer
    Cosco Pacific more than tripled its first half profit from a year ago, boosted by a one-off gain from selling its stake in container manufacturer China International Marine Containers. The port operating and container leasing arm of China Ocean Shipping Group posted net profit of $560.3 million in the six months...
  • TTS Agent, BCB Transport Expanding
    IRVING, TX (August 26, 2013) - TTS agent, BCB Transport, is expanding their operation with a new storage and loading facility. Currently under construction, this new facility will allow BCB to consolidate its two locations and increase storage space by 150 percent. In addition, the new storage facility will accommodate...
  • Liebherr Container Cranes secures further orders in the Oceania / Philippines region
    Liebherr Container Cranes has secured separate orders from DPWorld Manila for both a ship to shore container crane and for 2 rubber tyre gantry cranes. In addition, a recent delivery of a ship to shore container crane at DPWorld Melbourne further expands Liebherr's presence in the Oceania / Philippines region. The...
  • TNT Eyeing Sale of Fashion Logistics Unit
    TNT Express is planning to sell its European fashion supply chain unit as part of a restructuring triggered by the collapse of a $6.9 billion takeover by UPS. "The possible sale of the Dutch operations of TNT Fashion will be designed to ensure service continuity," the Dutch express carrier said. The company...
  • RINA Services Appoints new Business Development Manager in North America
    Genova, 26 August, 2013 - RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager. Based in the Seattle area, Ches will support the RINA Services marine and industrial clients in the North and Central American markets, as well as...
  • Polish Rail Operator PKP Cargo Set for Warsaw IPO
    Rendering of PKP Cargo train.The privatization of PKP Cargo moved closer after the Polish state rail freight operator reached agreement with labor unions over its initial public offering. Europe's second largest rail freight company said its 24,000 employees will receive a onetime bonus in shares and a four-year job guarantee in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TMT wins another round
    Today Makes Tomorrow of Taiwan appears to have secured the release of a handysize bulker that has been sitting idle off Gibraltar for more than two months.
  • A Whale recalls attack
    An OBO controlled by bankrupt Taiwanese operator Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) appears to have sustained only minor damage during a skirmish with Libyan naval forces late last week.
  • Iberia ups VLCCF
    An equity analyst at Iberia Capital is urging investors to accumulate shares of US-listed bulker owner Knightsbridge Tankers based on a bet that a rebound is on the horizon.
  • OSG in discharge hit
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is the target of a Marshall Islands flag-state investigation after it reported potential pollution violations to authorities.
  • Star Aurora tied up
    Star Bulk Carriers has locked up a capesize vessel for roughly a year as it focuses on short-term employment for its fleet of bulkers.
  • SCI in huge rate hike
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced huge hikes in container freight rates to help stem the flow of losses.
  • Star back in black
    Star Bulk Carriers has made a return to profit in the second quarter of the year, defying the downturn by reining in costs.
  • Onorato in at MSC Cruises
    Gianni Onorato has been unveiled as the new chief executive officer of MSC Cruises little more than two months since exiting Costa Crociere after nearly 30 years.
  • Naoetsu welcomes first cargo
    Commissioning of Japan's Naoetsu LNG regasification terminal is underway after a vessel arrived with a maiden cargo from Indonesia.
  • Sale boosts Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has reported a big rise in earnings after offloading its container wing to its parent.
  • Skangass doubles up
    Norwegian small scale LNG operator Skangass has turned to Dutch owner Anthony Veder to charter a second vessel.
  • Awilco LNG weaker
    Awilco LNG has seen a further deterioration in pre-tax results posting a loss of $68m versus the $38m seen a year earlier.
  • HMM unveils share issue
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced plans for a share issue that it hopes will help fill the hole in its finances.
  • FSL brings in Hatton
    Allan Hatton has been recruited as the new chief executive of struggling First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust).
  • A Whale under fire
    A TMT OBO sailing off the coast of North Africa is alleged to have come under fire from Libyan naval forces.
  • LA retains 'AA' rating
    The Port of Los Angeles has seen its 'AA' bond rating affirmed by ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
  • FRO faces grim forecast
    Equity analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the future of Frontline and the ongoing deterioration of its cash reserves.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • 'Big Four' terminal companies handle quarter of boxes
  • Washington Notebook: Port security grants and export enforcement
  • Global fuel use hit record in 2012
    The Energy Information Administration reported Monday that in 2012 the world's appetite for fuel hit a record of 88.9 million barrels per day based on use of jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products.
  • Vancouver Port rail project moves forward
  • TNT looks to sell fashion business
    The express carrier said the sale will not impact its business, and customers and suppliers will maintain their current agreements. Companies interested in the purchase must place their initial bids this month, according to reports.
  • CMA CGM hiking rates from Europe to Latin America
  • TQL opens Houston sales office
  • Dray drivers strike against L.A. trucking firm
  • Yusen expands in Thailand
  • ALAN stays the course
    Since the death of its founder, John "Jock" Menzies, on Aug. 17, the board and staff of the American Logistics Aid Network have vowed to continue efforts to guide and coordinate logistics services for disaster relief.
  • IAG targets Latin American pharmaceuticals
    The air cargo carrier has opened Constant Climate stations in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela. IAG now staffs 12 stations across Latin America and is adding similar support capacity in Europe.
  • U.S. steel imports nudge up slightly in July
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • C-Fuels America hires new assistant bunker trader
    Alla Kotlyar took on the position of assistant trader, effective August 26.
  • Sufficient avails in Fujairah
    Prices down in Cape Town.
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam
    Softer trend seen in Gibraltar.
  • WMF makes Singapore hire
    Former Chemoil and Noble manager joins firm.
  • Wake up call to realise 'enormous potential'
    Despite high shipping traffic, South African bunkering is in decline.
  • Installing scrubbers a financial risk, says shipowner
    But European shipowner thinks flexibility on the 2015 deadline unlikely.
  • Bunker prices lose direction in Asia
    Singapore players saw varied demand on Tuesday.
  • Bunkering 'good business' for Malta, says ex-prime minister
    Alfred Sant wants Malta to sustain its bunkering sector.
  • Chinese firms come together on LNG bunkering
    Lonyer Fuels and ENN Energy to jointly-develop domestic LNG bunkering framework.
  • LNG bunkering centre could be built at Russian port
    Government in discussions with Gazprom on possible investment projects.
  • Don't rely on softer fuel prices to keep costs down, says analyst
    Bunker price falls unlikely to be repeated.
  • Ardmore Shipping posts quarterly loss
    But revenue is up over the period.

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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
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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
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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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