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April 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL first quarter volume declines 0.3pc as revenues increase 3.6pc
  • Cosco Pacific Q1 profit off 15.5pc to US$68 million as revenues rise 10pc
  • Zepol 2012 Port Report shows LA as the top port in US by big margin
  • Guangxi's first direct shipping link to Taiwan with 610-TEU vessel
  • Dalian foreign car imports increase 25.7pc in March to 2,353 units
  • CAI International posts 3pc quarterly profit hike, hopes high for 2013
  • Cargotec suffers 14pc quarterly revenue decline despite new orders
  • European forwarders remain confident after posting 5pc upturn
  • MOL provides US$25,000 in aid to Sichuan province earthquake victims
  • Dimerco's LTL cross-border trucking service to link ASEAN and China
  • West coast dock bosses see all-water threat, seek labour peace
  • United Airlines suffers US$325 million Q1 loss, but cargo up 6.2pc
  • Senate and House pass bill giving FAA right to end air traffic layoffs
  • Cebu Pacific to start daily flights from Manila to Dubai October 7
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport delegation heads to South Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Freight volumes indicate macroeconomic stagnation in 2012: OECD data
  • MOL launches vessel safety campaign
  • Prof. J. Ramachandran joins the Board of Allcargo Logistics
  • Ford to boost exports from India
  • No proposal to hike import duty on edible oils
  • Potential for trade & business cooperation between India & Amsterdam stressed
  • Supreme Court upholds Nhava Sheva Customs' safety guidelines on hazardous cargo handling at CFSs
  • Forex reserves fall $ 486 m to $ 294.76 bn
  • Exim Club's deliberation on Foreign Trade Policy today
  • Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations
  • Mercator Transport moves oversized cargo by ocean & air charter
  • PPG s project forwarding training course in Singapore on June 24, 25
  • WMI Konecranes bags major order from JSW Steel

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traffic drops at DP World's terminals
  • MOL supports Sichuan's earthquake victims
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens new terminal near Prague
  • Norbert Dentressangle opens new warehouse in Ukraine
  • UPS: Q1 results and takeover in Hungary
  • Ports America takes steps to develop business
  • Guido Mönke to be managing director of Lagerhaus Harburg
  • Transaero starts Tupolev cargo operations
  • FAA proposes USD 4 million fine for UPS
  • Germany's maritime industry records slight increase in cargo
  • Railcargo Austria: new ro-mo terminal in Trieste region
  • Knorr-Bremse opens rail/commercial vehicle systems facility...
  • Prestigious SME 100 award for India's Express Global...
  • Panama Canal expansion threatens air cargo hubs
  • New road transport service between Germany, Spain and...
  • UK's M6 motorway in the Midlands toll free for a month

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Disney Magic to get a major makeover at Navantia
  • PGS unveils "ultimate" seismic acquisition ship
  • Viking invests in new Singapore innovation hub
  • Kirby CFO hints at more barge building ahead
  • Tuna vessel to have high efficiency propulsion package
  • ClassNK certifies Type Specific ECDIS course

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Port of Anacortes set to welcome arrival of AMERICAN SPIRIT cruise ship
  • US rail freight traffic comes in mixed for week
  • CSX Corp. makes list of diverse hiring companies
  • Port of Vancouver honors firms for contributions to community
  • Driver reporting regulation found redundant by FMC

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Owners and creditors offered guidance on legalities of ship arrests
    Creditors can sometimes arrest vessels in de facto common ownership
  • Box Ships eyes further acquisitions
    Greece-based owner reiterates growth ambitions after profitable quarter
  • How to arrest 'deemed' sisterships
    South Africa is now the venue of choice for associated ship arrests for charter default
  • Rotterdam reports 4% increase in box throughput
    But numbers of empties are rising as Europe remains in the doldrums
  • Piling on the pounds
    Carriers must get tough with their customers to stamp out overweight, overstuffed boxes
  • China Shipping Development posts deeper loss
    Tanker and bulker operator knocked by lacklustre rates and lower tax rebates
  • MSC Flaminia awaits clearance in Romania
    Fire-damaged boxship heads for Daewoo Black Sea shipyard
  • China Cosco posts $324m first-quarter loss
    Troubled dry bulk and box giant reports a big increase in finance costs
  • CSCL suffers $112m first quarter loss
    Falling rates and limited non-operating income drive Chinese box firm into the red
  • OOCL revenues up in first quarter
    Carrier sees improvements in all tradelanes except the transatlantic
  • Asia-Europe box rates sliding fast as carriers reveal capacity cuts
    Latest SCFI shows 6.5% decline in a week
  • STX O&S lands fresh injection of funds
    Bank and creditors throw cash-strapped South Korean yard a lifeline
  • Weaker yen brings MHI shipbuilding unit back to black
    Japan giant benefits from focus on high-value orders
  • Secondhand product tanker values show rising trend
    Outlook for products market is increasingly bright
  • Chinese state shipbuilding giants post weaker first-quarter profits
    CSICL and China CSSC Holdings report dismal margins and falling revenues
  • Cargotec first-quarter net income plunges 75%
    Handling equipment maker hit by delayed deliveries
  • SHI rides out of the shipbuilding downturn
    South Korean giant benefits from strong offshore business
  • Capesize market hopes for second-half growth in China
    Credit influx will see importers restock low inventories, says Vale
  • Enrica Lexie marines may face the death penalty
    Tensions rise between Italy and India after court decides terms of trial for fatal shootings
  • Paragon chief sees better days ahead for dry bulk
    Lower rates push Bodouroglou-led company to first-quarter loss
  • Yangzijiang and Frontline 2012 shelve capesize order
    EXCLUSIVE: Move by Fredriksen-owned company may signal easing off from order spree
  • Owners will keep ordering despite eco-design doubts, says yard boss
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding will ride on owners' desire for more intelligent ships, says Ren

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Moore Stephens: learn from the airlines
    MOORE Stephens suggested today that shipping groups should learn from the airline industry in this period of tight financing
  • $743M Bayonne Bridge contract awarded in US
    NEW YORK'S plan to raise the Bayonne Bridge took a major step forward with the awarding of a $743M construction contract
  • Two cruise ships forced to skip Malta
    A SECOND Costa Crociere cruise ship this week cancelled a stop in Malta today because of adverse weather
  • ASAC's profits drop 46%
    SHANGHAI-listed Asian Star Anchor Chain said it had 1Q12 net profits of 18.44M yuan ($2.99M), down by 46.05% year on year
  • Paragon loses $3.5M
    LOSSES continue for Paragon Shipping, although debt restructuring has afforded the drybulk player a two-year runway
  • MacGregor shines among Cargotec's units
    CARGOTEC'S shipboard cargo handling equipment unit MacGregor outperformed the rest of the Finnish engineering group in 1Q
  • CSICL profits fall 28.7%
    SHANGHAI-listed CSICL, the flagship unit of government-owned CSIC, has posted a 28.7% year on year fall in profits in 2012
  • MES narrows 2012 losses
    JAPAN'S shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today it narrowed its losses to ¥8.2Bn ($83M) in the full-year 2012
  • Siem: reefers on the rise
    EARNINGS across the specialist reefer ship sector have been rising in the first quarter, a leading operator said today
  • Mitsubishi HI's profits rocket by 300%
    MITSUBISHI HI said today profits shot up almost 300% year on year in the fiscal year ended on 31 March, to ¥97.3Bn ($979.4M)
  • GSI's profits fell in 1Q
    SHANGHAI and Hong Kong-listed GSI's profits fell 32% year on year to 54M yuan ($9M) in the first three months of this year, due to lower newbuilding prices and fewer orders
  • Changhang Phoenix sued
    SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix and its parent China Changjiang National Shipping (Group) are being sued by Export-Import Bank of China for repayment of 370M yuan ($59M) in loans, including interests
  • DNB: shipping bucks trend
    SHIPPING is bucking a trend of impairment loss reduction on loans and guarantees at DNB, the Norwegian banking and financial services group said today
  • Thome: Ship management gets more 'complex'
    COMPLEXITY and challenges are rising for shipmanagers amid a tough markets, a Thome Ship Management official told Fairplay today
  • Sale gains lift Skaugen
    IM SKAUGEN, the Oslo-listed LPG carrier operator, said today it raised profits for 1Q13 through asset sale gains

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Bill Passed to End Air Traffic Controller Furloughs
    U.S. Congress has passed a bill that will halt furloughs of air traffic controllers as part of budget cuts related to sequestration. Airlines for America has commended the U.S. Senate and House for passing the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013, which allows the Federal Aviation Administration to use surplus Airport...
  • UPS to Expand Health Care Network With CEMELOG Acquisition
    UPS will purchase CEMELOG, a Hungary-based pharmaceutical logistics company, as part of its growth and investment strategy. UPS expects to complete the transaction in the second quarter of 2013, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition adds three additional facilities of about 255,000...
  • JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index Continues Decline
    JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index, week of April 26, 2013 Full-size image A closely watched indicator of inflation posted a second consecutive week-to-week decline but remained ahead of its one-year average for the 21st consecutive week. The Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute index registered 126.5332 for the week ended April 26, down four-tenths...
  • Goodman to Build Logistics Facility in Japan
    Goodman Group's Goodman Japan Development Partnership has acquired a 26,000-square-meter (about 279,862-square-foot) development site in Nagoya, Japan, which it will develop into a four-story, 548,959-square-foot logistics and distribution facility. Goodman has separately entered into a 15-year pre-lease with a Japanese third-party logistics and transportation company for 290,626 square feet, representing 53...
  • From Dust to DC in KC
    Today, it's a vast, open expanse of concrete and gravel, a vista interrupted only by the occasional construction vehicle, freshly built gate complex and a series of imposing orange cranes - the distinctive color of BNSF Railway - in the distance. A half-hour drive south of Kansas City, there isn't...
  • Celadon's Profit, Revenue Dropped in Third Quarter
    Celadon Group reported its net income in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending March 31, 2013, was $4.4 million, dropping 22.8 percent year-over-year. Quarterly revenue for Celadon, No. 35 on JOC's list of the Top 50 Trucking Companies, decreased 2.4 percent year-over-year to $149.6 million. Freight revenue fell 1.9 percent...
  • Retailers Praise Affordable Footwear Act
    The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America has applauded the reintroduction of the Affordable Footwear Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, sponsored by Reps. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y., as well as 28 co-sponsors. If passed, H.R. 1708 will eliminate a hidden tax on about one-third of all...
  • Newer Ports in Canada, Mexico Lead North American Growth
    JOC Top 25 North American Container Ports - Imports Full table The United States may be the trade capital of the world, but if you're looking for North America's fastest-growing container ports, you'll have to look north and south of its borders. Among the Top 25 North American ports, only two U.S. ports...
  • American Railcar Industries' Profit Jumps Nearly 50 Percent
    American Railcar Industries reported profit in the first quarter of 2013 of $17.9 million, up 49.4 percent year-over-year. Total quarterly revenue rose 7 percent from $181.6 million in 2012 to $195.1 million in 2013, driven by increases in revenue for the manufacturing and leasing segments, the North American designer and manufacturer...
  • Southwest Airlines' Freight Revenue Rises
    Southwest Airlines reported freight revenue of $39 million in the first quarter of 2012, up 5.4 percent year-over-year. Net income in the first quarter of 2013 of $59 million, including $6 million of special items, compared with $98 million in the first quarter of 2012, which included $116 million of special...
  • ILWU Takes Grain Terminal Dispute to Public
    Longshoremen in the Pacific Northwest are intensifying their efforts to draw attention to the plight of International Longshore and Warehouse Union members that have been locked out of a grain elevator in Vancouver, Wash., since Feb. 27. Meanwhile, the organization representing grain handlers in the region said ILWU Local 4 members...
  • Fesco Raises $800 Million in Bond Issue
    Fesco, the owner of Russia's largest ocean container carrier, announced it has successfully priced $800 million of bonds. The net proceeds from two tranches of senior secured notes will be used to repay the company's outstanding debt and debt incurred in its takeover by the Moscow-based Summa Group in late 2012. The...
  • WCI: Steep Drops in Trans-Atlantic Westbound Rates
    World Container Index Between New York and Rotterdam Full-size image Trans-Atlantic westbound rates fell a combined 13.2 percent or $318 over the past two weeks, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The rate from Rotterdam to New York fell 10.8 percent or $261 last week to $2,150 per 40-foot...
  • WCI: Europe-Asia Backhaul Rates Drop
    World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Europe-Asia backhaul rates dropped for the first time since mid-March in the week of April 25, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate from Rotterdam to Shanghai fell 1.3 percent or $14 to $1,077 per 40-foot container, after...
  • Landstar's Profit and Revenue Remain Robust
    Landstar reported its net income in the first quarter of 2013 was $26.8 million, flat compared with the record profit that was achieved in the first quarter of 2012. Total quarterly revenue was $628.3 million, the second highest first quarter revenue in the supply chain management company's history. Revenue in the first...
  • Box Ships' Profit Down 15 Percent in First Quarter
    Box Ships reported net income in the first quarter of 2013 of $4.0 million, down 15 percent from $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2012. Quarterly net revenue, however, was $17.7 million, increasing 12.7 percent from $15.7 million in the same period last year, driven by increased fleet size and...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Bell tolls for Excel
    Investors are anxiously awaiting an update about the restructuring of Greek bulker owner Excel Maritime Carriers amid growing speculation that a bankruptcy filing may be imminent.
  • Bergen feels more pain
    Norway's Bergen Group is taking a further hit from a long-delayed cruise ferry order for Fjord Line.
  • Sisters still in
    John Fredriksen's daughters have no intention of pulling back from the family empire despite a string of resignations from the boards of listed companies this week, according to a leading insider.
  • Fund hikes Clarksons stake
    Mason Hill Advisors has emerged as a leading shareholder in the world's largest shipbroker, Clarksons.
  • Eimskip wins price cut
    Icelandic owner Eimskip has succeeded in delaying two Chinese boxship deliveries - and cut 20% from its bill.
  • CSDC stretches loss
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has posted a bigger loss in the first quarter as markets stayed weak.
  • CSCL hopes for rerun
    China Shipping Container Lines has found itself back in the red in the first quarter.
  • Crew in dredger ordeal
    An Indian crew has made it back on to dry land after being stuck on a disabled dredger 50km off the coast since January.
  • Tide turns for reefers
    Reefer owner Siem Shipping returned to profit in the first quarter as freight rates more than doubled.
  • Rongsheng stays red
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to run in the red after turning in a loss for the opening three months of 2013.
  • Better start for China Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings has eased the flow of red ink on its balance sheet but still kicked off 2013 deep in the red.
  • Shipping charge rises
    DNB has seen impairments on its shipping book rise for a third successive quarter.
  • OOCL revenue climbs
    Hong Kong container line OOCL has posted a slight dip in first quarter volumes, but revenue grew.
  • Restis on IPO road
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Coastal cooperation
    India and Bangladesh could begin a new trial of coastal shipping services next month.
  • GSI curbed in the first
    Falling ship values and lacklustre orders have made a big dent in Guangzhou Shipyard International's (GSI) first quarter earnings.
  • Not so bad for Tamai
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has cut its loss forecast for the year ended 31 March, as revenue improves.
  • TransEuropa bankrupt
    Belgian's TransEuropa Ferries has filed for bankruptcy after talks to find a buyer failed.
  • MES crashes to loss
    Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has plunged to an annual loss, but is expecting better things this year.
  • Cape crusaders
    Capesize newbuilding orders in the first four months of 2013 have already passed the total logged in the whole of last year.
  • Hijack suspected
    An offshore crew ship is missing off Nigeria amid fears of another pirate attack.
  • CAI expands fleet
    CAI International has expanded its fleet with the addition of 95,000 containers, the company has disclosed.
  • Diabolical dealings
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Samsung defies doubters
    Yard group's first quarter earnings rise, outstripping analysts' estimates.
  • Yangzijiang's profits slide
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen first quarter profits drop by 30% in the face of challenging industry conditions.
  • Ezra taps bond market
    Ezra Holdings has tapped the local bond market to raise SGD150m ($120m) to refinance existing debt.
  • Uni-Asia orders trio
    Uni-Asia Holdings has ordered a series of three handysize bulker newbuildings in Japan in a deal worth $73m.
  • Fined over tanker prang
    A trawler skipper has been fined by a UK court for colliding with a loaded aframax tanker off Milford Haven last year.
  • Strategic books a pair
    Strategic Marine has won repeat business from a Malaysian shipowner for two crew transfer vessel newbuilds.
  • Surrender your booty
    Asset values may be hovering at or near historic lows in the bulker and tanker segments but there is a corner of the sale-and-purchase market where prices are on the up.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: House gives FAA authority to end furloughs
    The measure, which follows similar action taken by the Senate Thursday evening, would give the FAA leeway to move money from a grant program for airport improvements to cover personnel costs and leave air traffic controllers in their jobs full time.
  • COSCO reports 1Q loss, but higher box volumes and revenues
    The Chinese liner company's report to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange said its container shipping business had revenue of 9.2 billion yuan in the first quarter, 14.3 percent more than in the first quarter of 2012.
  • U.S. economy grew 2.5% in 1Q
  • UPS, Teamsters reach tentative 5-year deals
    "The fact that we have reached agreements well before our current contracts expire is a testament to the skills and determination of all those involved in these negotiations," said Scott Davis, UPS' chief executive officer.
  • OOCL's revenue up 3.6% in 1Q
    Hong Kong-based OOCL had revenue of $1.36 billion in the quarter, 3.6 percent more than in the same 2012 period. Container volumes in the first quarter were 1,241,454 TEUs, down 0.3 percent from the same 2012 period.
  • Austrian forwarder signs up with CargoWise
  • Old Dominion grows in 1Q
  • Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs
    The bill which was passed Thursday night will allow the agency flexibility to move funds between accounts and end furloughs of air traffic controllers that have caused flight delays since being implemented Sunday under a budget-cutting mandate.
  • Sea Star buying additional reefer boxes
  • Freight execs tie tax reform, infrastructure to environmental gains
  • Southwest sees cargo revenue bump in 1Q
  • UTi opens new Taiwan logistics facility
  • K+N expands in Russian Far East
  • FMCSA puts brakes on 4 Kansas truckers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • Bunker prices in the Americas end week higher
    Demand was said to be slow on the US Gulf, according to local players.
  • PGS unveils the 'ultimate seismic acquisition platform'
    New ship will be 'the most powerful and efficient marine seismic acquisition vessel ever.'
  • Total invests in upgrade of Durban blending plant
    Work on blending plant upgrade and fuel depot expansion expected to be completed by end of 2014.
  • No avails for IFO in Cape Town
    No quotes until further notice, say market sources.
  • Prices close week on firm note
    But gains remain in single digits.
  • ExxonMobil: Scrape down oil analysis useful to track engine wear
    But laboratory recommended for full analysis.
  • Clean Marine: Our scrubber meets washwater pH limit
    Company installed scrubbers on a ship last year and has two on order, IBC 34 is told.
  • New lube barge active in Rotterdam
    Second of four has been launched, says ExxonMobil.
  • Ferry company goes into administration
    High fuel prices and over capacity left operator vulnerable.
  • Asian bunker prices end week firm
    'Excellent' demand in Hong Kong.
  • ECA compliance: 'Chancers' exist
    Low risk of being checked will be exploited by 'more than 10%' of operators, says Draffin.
  • Chinese yard stays positive on 'eco' orders
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says concept is for the long term.
  • LNG market at 'tipping point'
    'Early adopters have initiated a whole new era...followers will come.'
  • Chinese bunker supplier posts lower 2012 profits
    But outlook positive on demand growth.
  • BIMCO: 'No business case' for scrubbers until late 2014
    Price spread makes earlier installation uneconomical.
  • MGO no guarantee for ECA compliance
    'Borderline' sulphur results issues seen for LSFO could be equally problematic for 0.10% sulphur MGO.
  • APL Temasek calls at Southampton
    Vessel able to achieve 16% fuel savings.
  • Singapore minister reiterates Q2 start for LNG terminal
    Terminal is in the process of being commissioned, says government official.
  • IBIA offers 'value for money response,' says Chief Executive
    Communication a 'key' factor throughout the bunker supply chain, says Peter Hall.

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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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