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BRIEFS
May 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's April container volume up 4pc to 2.82 million TEU
  • Maersk returns to Auckland after strike, port vows high productivity
  • Guangzhou to spend US$4.08 million on putting Nansha in world's top 12
  • CMA CGM, CSCL, UASC loop re-orders Le Havre and Shekou exim roles
  • Tianjin 4-month container volume increases 9pc to 4.15 million TEU
  • Port of Charleston's April container volume up 9pc to 134,718 TEU
  • Tacoma's first 4-month box volume up 35pc with Grand Alliance arrival
  • Ship Finance orders 4 box ships from Korean yard for 'attractive' price
  • Criminal intent determined in Colombo CFS blaze, LCL customers hit
  • US truck tonnage fell 0.2pc in April: American Trucking Associations
  • Heavy, outsized crane parts move 4,500 kilometres from China to Siberia
  • Study: Logistics sales exceed pre-recession levels, but profits down
  • Alaska volcanic ash cloud prompts regional air cargo cancellations
  • Changi April air cargo off 1.8pc to 145,600 tonnes, passengers up 0.8pc
  • New cargo carrier Aerospace One to buy more 747-200Fs, 747-400Fs

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Essar Shipping's revenue increases 16 pc in FY 13
  • India inks comprehensive maritime agreement with Vietnam
  • Zim comes out on top in Asian Shipper Sentiment Survey
  • India hoping for improved trade relations under new Pak dispensation
  • India may freeze sugar exports
  • India, Iran sorting out impediments to importing crude
  • DP World mentors tomorrow s business leaders
  • Govt may divest 10 pc stake in Cochin Shipyard
  • Oman starts constructing new container terminal at Sohar
  • Vallarpadam ICTT now EDI connected
  • Govt may reduce export target of $500 bn for current fiscal
  • Growth in capital goods sector could boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Auf lange Sicht wollen wir 25 Schiffe mit Methanol...
  • Panalpina opens new healthcare facility at Luxembourg...
  • Garbe Logistic to build logistics centre for Schenker
  • Air Pacific changes name and fleet composition
  • PPG satisfied with conference in Le Havre
  • Carriers return to open war says Drewry
  • Jebel Ali meets UN security benchmark
  • Swiss Post opens new logistics centre in western...
  • JCL Logistics ringing in the changes
  • Maersk and Safmarine thin out Waf5+
  • Ore wagon export from Kiruna
  • SBB Cargo and Innofreight Swiss plan alliance
  • Chep initiative reduces transport costs and CO2 emissions
  • Major gap between A1 and A7 to be closed
  • Oman Air orders three A330-300s
  • Turkish Cargo expands RFS network in North America
  • ISS appoints senior vice-president global sales

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Jurong to build ultra high spec North Sea jack-up for Noble
  • Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine break ground for JV plant
  • Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet
  • TY Offshore gets private equity injection
  • Gard P&I Club returns $31 million to members
  • Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Port of Vancouver workshop postponed to a later date
  • TSA member carriers eye general rate increase
  • Cargill taps Jeff Vassart as president of Cargill Canada
  • Port of Seattle releases April container numbers
  • Horizon adding Jacksonville to Houston/San Juan run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Dry bulk has weathered the worst of the downturn
    But Golden Ocean boss hopes a weak market will drive a new round of scrapping
  • Money for Merseyside
    UK chancellor backs infrastructure spend
  • Aframax tankers ordered as market remains precariously balanced
    Greek tanker company defies conventional wisdom that restrained orderbook is essential
  • Norwegian investigators slam Hurtigruten's safety culture
    Report on fatal Nordlys fire criticises fixed CO2 firefighting systems
  • Ferry and ro-ro operators get their own energy efficiency index
    IMO agrees industry-specific tool for mandating future CO2 reductions
  • Ship Finance touts charters for post-panamax newbuildings
    Fredriksen unit reasserts its faith in more efficient box tonnage
  • Diana swoops for another panamax
    Greece-based owner confirms $20.25m price tag for Shoyo
  • Star Bulk remains in the black despite plunging revenues
    Locked-in capesizes give owner some cause for cheer
  • Trafigura orders up to eight product tankers in China
    Emerging trend sees Swiss firm follow other traders to book newbuildings
  • Tackle piracy at source
    Creating employment in Somali coastal regions is crucial
  • Somalia needs land-based reforms to safeguard shipping
    Piracy is the symptom of poverty and political instability, not a cause, says AKE
  • Pirates free Hansa Marburg crew after holding them for a month
    Ship managers withhold release details for fear of encouraging further kidnappings
  • Owners ready to party like it's 1985
    In the current market calculus, the shipyards backed by state lenders are running the show
  • Costs of eco measures threaten world trade, says chamber
    Stena chief warns Leipzig forum over higher bills for distillate fuels
  • African box ports attract fresh investment
    Standard & Poor's rates outlook as 'moderately positive'
  • Rates rise on transpacific trade
    But analysts predict mounting overcapacity this year
  • Zim sells stakes in China box makers
    Ocean carrier divests in non-core assets to cut its debt
  • Jinhui posts 68% fall in first-quarter profits
    Hong Kong-listed handy and supramax specialist predicts tough year ahead
  • Golden Ocean first-quarter profits sink 48%
    Singapore-listed Fredriksen dry bulk vehicle fixes charters for three kamsarmaxes
  • Shipping needs Arctic regulations more than ever, says Norton Rose
    IMO faces growing pressure to finalise polar code

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Tankers brace for storms
    CRUDE inventories should provide a buffer for US tanker markets if predictions of an extremely active hurricane season prove correct, tanker consultants warned today
  • China's energy demand seen peaking by 2035
    CHINA'S energy demand will peak between 2030 and 2035 on the back of expanding industrialisation and urbanisation, the government has forecast
  • Golden Ocean eyes growth after ships deal
    GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it is weighing more expansion after acquiring two ships at a yard in India
  • Nigerian police free four kidnapping victims
    NIGERIAN police have reportedly rescued four foreign oil workers kidnapped by pirates from an offshore facility more than a month ago
  • SMM clinches $596M rig order
    SINGAPORE's Sembcorp Marine said today it has won a $596M order from Noble for a jack-up rig with ultra-high specifications
  • RMT issues 424M shares
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today it is issuing 424M more new units, after an oversubscription of a similar offering earlier this month
  • DSME wins $780M deal from UAE
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said yesterday it has won a 896.8Bn won ($778.4M) deal from the United Arab Emirates to build modules for offshore plants
  • Essar Shipping's profits drop off cliff
    ESSAR Shipping Ltd today reported a drop of nearly 100% profits for 1Q13 to just 500,000 rupees ($9,269)
  • Russian box combination plan wins applause
    A MOVE by one of Russia's box movers, Global Ports Investment, to buy out National Container has picked up support from a key maritime analyst
  • Delays might spark German intermodal gridlock
    GERMAN North Sea ports could face gridlock beyond 2020 on rail ties to the hinterland because of infrastructure delays
  • Star touts 'eco' plan
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported lower adjusted profits and signalled that it too is planning to invest in 'eco' bulkers
  • China nears control of Gwadar's strategic port
    THREE Chinese government-owned companies are reportedly poised to take over as operators of Pakistan's highly strategic Gwadar port
  • Hanjin Shipping defends itself as shares dive
    HANJIN Shipping is trying to defend itself as the company's share price dived following critical South Korean news reports
  • Five northern European companies for Gothia Tankers
    A NEW product tanker marketing company has been formed by five northern European shipping companies
  • Gard returns $31M to members in deferred call
    NORWAY'S P&I club Gard said today its board has decided to return $3M to its members by reducing the deferred advanced call for the 2012 policy year from 25% to 15%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain to Invest in Southeast Asia
    DHL Supply Chain has plans to invest €140 million (about US$180 million) in its business in Southeast Asia by 2015. The bulk of the investments will go towards investing in new facilities, advanced information technology solutions, expansion in transportation and bolstering staff strength and training in order to enhance DHL Supply...
  • ITF Urges Grain Terminals' Owners to End ILWU Lockouts
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has repeated its concerns, as well as its member unions' concerns, regarding the lockout of International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at the United Grain terminal in Washington's Port of Vancouver in Washington and the Columbia Grain terminal in Oregon's Port of Portland. International Longshore and...
  • TSA Lines Plan July 1 Rate Increases
    Hoping to prop up freight rates as the start of the peak-shipping season gets closer, the discussion agreement representing ocean carriers in the eastbound Pacific announced guidelines for increases of $400 per 40-foot container to the West Coast and $600 to all other destinations, effective July 1. Brian Conrad, executive administrator...
  • US Diesel Prices Slip
    U.S. diesel prices through May 27, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices experienced a slight drop in the week ending May 27, following two weeks of rising prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During those two weeks, prices had increased a total of 1 percent or 4.5 cents. The average price...
  • China's 'Green Fence' Slams U.S. Exporters
    U.S. exports of recycled plastics, metal and paper to China are taking a beating because China's new administration is cracking down on the importation of adulterated scrap products. The so-called Green Fence policy launched by President Xi Jinping in February is taking a toll on three of the highest-volume commodities shipping...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands Charlotte, N.C. Sales Office
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is relocating and expanding into 15,000 sq. ft. of new office space in Charlotte, N.C. The company's new office is located in the Forest Park Business Park where the company currently employs 40, but plans to add up to 100 additional sales professionals...
  • PITT OHIO Receives President's Trophy From Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
    PITTSBURGH - PITT OHIO announced today that they have been awarded the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President's Trophy. The award is recognized as being the highest safety award presented by all carriers that are members of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. The President's Trophy is presented by PMTA and its Safety...
  • Dubai International's Freight Volume Climbs
    Dubai International Airport moved 199,985 metric tons of freight in April, up 7.3 percent from 186,385 metric tons in April 2012. Year-to-date, cargo through the United Arab Emirates airport totaled 784,832 metric tons, up 11.5 percent from the first four months of the previous year. "It is very clear that our growth...
  • Cargo Volume Dips at Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport handled 145,600 metric tons of cargo in April, down 1.8 percent year-over-year. In the first four months of the year, cargo volume declined 2.1 percent year-over-year to 579,600 metric tons. The near-term outlook for aviation remains cloudy, with external threats ranging from high fuel prices and weak prospects for...
  • Port of Auckland Welcomes Maersk's Southern Star Service
    The Ports of Auckland, New Zealand, cheered Maersk Line's announcement that the Southern Star service will return to Auckland with larger ships. The service moved from Auckland to Tauranga, New Zealand, during the dispute with the Maritime Union in December 2011. The new rotation is Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia; Singapore; Brisbane, Australia; Auckland and Lyttelton...
  • Qatar Withdraws Offer to Serve as ICAO Permanent Seat
    The International Civil Aviation Organization confirmed it received a letter from Qatar advising the U.N. agency that it has decided to withdraw its offer to become the ICAO's new permanent seat. "Montreal has been our home for many decades," ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin said in a written statement. "While the offer...
  • CSX Freight Train Derails Near Baltimore
    A CSX freight train derailed Monday afternoon in the White Marsh, Md., area in Baltimore County, sparking a fire and causing buildings to collapse. The Baltimore County Fire Department said on its official Twitter feed that several industrial buildings had collapsed and there was a fire at the scene. The cause...
  • Steel Imports Rose 4.2 Percent in April
    Steel imports in April were 2.679 million tons, increasing 4.2 percent from 2.570 million tons in March, but down 14.8 percent from April 2012, according to preliminary government reporting, the American Institute for International Steel said. "Imports increased in April primarily due to an increase in arrivals of semi-finished slab imports...
  • Capacity Hikes Erode Carriers' Rate Leverage, Drewry Says
    With many of this year's annual trans-Pacific freight rate contracts yet to be signed, U.S. import demand is flat to down year-over-year, and spot rates appear set to resume their downward trek after last week's increase. "With many ocean freight agreements that start on May 1 yet to be renegotiated, ocean...
  • Greenbriar Equity Acquires Transplace
    Transplace, a third-party logistics provider with strong roots in U.S. trucking and cross-border transportation, has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "Greenbriar has a long-standing focus on the logistics sector, understands our industry and will support growing our business,"...
  • UPS Names Willis as Director of UK, Ireland, Nordics
    UPS has appointed George Willis as the new managing director for UPS U.K., Ireland and the Nordics. Willis, a 29-year UPS veteran, succeeds Cindy Miller, who was recently appointed as president of UPS Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Willis will be responsible for operations, business development...
  • CTS: North American Southbound Exports Rise for First Time in Seven Months
    Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America inched up to 177,200 20-foot-equivalent units in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This followed six months of year-over-year declines in this lane. North America to Far East Asia North America exported 694,100 TEUs to Far East Asia...
  • China Maintains Biggest Slice of US Apparel Market
    For all the talk about near-sourcing to Central America or the shift in production to Vietnam, China remains the dominant supplier of U.S. apparel imports. In fact, China's share of the U.S. apparel import market is growing far faster than overall U.S. apparel imports. Containerized U.S. apparel imports increased a minimal...
  • Unsettled Terrain in E-Commerce Logistics
    In Home Depot's upbeat earnings call last week, CEO Frank Blake said the 2,200-store home improvement chain had completed the rollout of what it calls "Buy Online, Ship to Store," a variation on e-commerce that the company is clearly excited about. It disclosed that 22 percent of online sales were...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Revise Europe-Asia Service in July
    Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Europe-to-Asia EUM service, calling eastern Port Said instead of Damietta in Egypt. The change will take effect on the westbound route, starting with the Colombo Express, voyage 052W27, departing from Busan, South Korea, on July 1. The transit times remain unchanged, with the following port rotation: Busan; Shanghai;...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • OSG aframax arrested
    Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has emerged as the target of a multi-million dollar lawsuit that stems from an allision on the Mississippi River.
  • LNG fuel NGO unveiled
    A new non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on the safety of LNG fuelling is being set up by the Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto).
  • Trafigura comes clean
    Trafigura has confirmed reports it has placed an order for up to eight medium-range (MR) product tankers at China State Shipbuilding Corp affiliate Guangzhou Shipbuilding International.
  • Cecon charters Emas vessel
    Norway's Cecon has agreed a charter contract with Lionel Lee's EMAS AMC for a pipelaying vessel.
  • Three reefers for Dole
    US fruit group Dole Food Company is spending $165m on three new reefers.
  • Western wins one
    Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has won a new order to build a ferry for Tanzania.
  • Diana buys yet again
    Diana Shipping has confirmed yet another raid on the second hand sale and purchase market and has tied up Chinese financing for a pair of panamax newbuildings.
  • Baltic builds war chest
    Baltic Trading has raised a fraction over $23m from its fundraising visit to Wall Street.
  • SCI trims loss
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has snipped a little off its annual loss, but saw results from tankers and bulkers worsen dramatically.
  • TEN rating dropped
    Credit Suisse has cut its rating on Tsakos Energy Navigation in the wake of a strong earnings report from the Greek owner.
  • Seadrill profit flat
    John Fredriksen rig and drillship owner Seadrill has posted flat quarterly earnings as an uptick in revenue from a bigger fleet was offset by higher costs.
  • Another one gone at GE
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has continued its clear-out of elderly tonnage by agreeing a deal to sell a 1981-built products tanker.
  • Greek tanker hit
    Nigerian gunmen have boarded a Greek owned tanker and snatched some of the crew, it emerged today.
  • Star shines in first
    Star Bulk has posted a surprise profit in the first quarter as its period chartering strategy paid off.
  • Coastal starts stronger
    Malaysian shipyard and shipping group Coastal Contracts has increased first quarter profit despite seeing revenue fall.
  • Korea spike for LNG?
    LNG shipowner's could be about to receive a boost with the news that South Korea has shut down a pair of nuclear power plants for an indefinite period.
  • Taxing time for Essar
    India's Essar Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as its tax bill rose.
  • Erria down in Q1
    Shipowner turned manager Erria remains hopeful for a profitable year despite seeing its first quarter earnings retract.
  • Dolphin set fair
    Dolphin Group of Norway posted a healthy profit in the first quarter of the year overturning last year's deficit.
  • Walvis tug goes down
    Twelve crew are missing after a tug capsized and sank while assisting a tanker off Nigeria.
  • Gard cuts P&I cost
    The cost of protection and indemnity cover from Gard is again to be discounted, with the wealthy Norwegian insurance mutual deciding to not collect $31m due for last year.
  • Kassian charged in US
    Greek operator Kassian Maritime has been indicted in the US in an oil-waste disposal case.
  • U-Ming sells again
    U-Ming Marine has sold off its third bulker in the first five months of this year, brokers say.
  • Double for Chuangdong
    Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry has won two more deals for small tanker newbuildings.
  • Epic inks Japanese double
    Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping has moved for a pair of small LPG carriers at a Japanese shipyard.
  • Resale deal looks Golden
    John Fredriksen has pulled off another coup in the sale and purchase market with Golden Ocean's double resale deal yesterday.
  • Young Bros dips
    Hawaii container line Young Brothers has posted a drop in first-quarter intra-state volumes.
  • Minoan "on right track"
    Fuel-saving measures have cut Greek ferry group Minoan Lines' loss in the first three months.
  • Zhejiang deal confirmed
    Golden Ocean has confirmed a charter deal to bring in three modern Chinese-owned kamasarmax bulkers.
  • Jinhui profits crash
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has made a poor start to 2013 with a near 70% year-in-year drop in first quarter profits.
  • Steel growth flat
    Global steel production saw little or no year-on-year growth last month, according to the World Steel Association (WSA).
  • Two targeted off Aden
    Two ships have been involved in suspected piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden in which gun-fire was exchanged intelligence reports claim.
  • SMM bags Noble job
    SembCorp Marine has won a newbuilding contract from Noble Corp for a high-spec jack-up drilling rig.
  • Swiber eyes newbuild
    Swiber Holdings is poised to invest up to $500m in an order for a new deepwater offshore construction vessel.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • ICAO, Air Transport Action Group fight carbon emissions
  • Private equity firm invests in Transplace
    The third party logistics company and truck brokerage Transplace said Tuesday it has tapped New York-based private investment firm Greenbriar Equity Group LLC as its new equity partner. The 3PL serves more than 700 customers.
  • DHL to invest $180 million in Asia by 2015
    The seven new facilities will be located in parts of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and will all be open by the end of the year. The company has already completed a 17,000-square-foot facility in Cimanggis, Indonesia.
  • Washington Notebook: 787 meets new battery standards, returns to skies
  • U.S. steel imports up 4.2% in April
  • Singapore Air parks second freighter
    SIA Cargo's president, Tan Kai Ping, blamed the decision on the current weakness in the air cargo market resulting from over-capacity and the high price of fuel. He also left the door open for future freighter adjustments.
  • New pharmaceutical facility in Luxembourg
  • Progress made toward transpacific trade agreement
  • Food aid reform may be revised
  • Horizon to offer Houston-to-Jacksonville service
  • Caribbean shipowners announce rate increase
  • APL suspends bookings from Sokhna, Egypt
    "The drop in productivity has reached some 70 percent and is causing a serious port congestion in Sokhna with vessels not able to load and discharge containers according to their planned schedule," the liner carrier said.
  • Delta opens JFK expansion
  • Liberian president dedicates new berth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • FutureShip unveils ECO Research Centre in Singapore
    Centre will embark on 'Analytical Ship Performance Evaluation and Management' as its first project.
  • Pirate attacks 'unreported' for fear of driving up insurance
    Private security officials say tanker was hijacked on West Africa.
  • IFO firms but MGO slips in Fujairah
    Cape Town, Durban: IFO prices climbing.
  • Prices make double digit gains in Northwest Europe
    Low sulphur product at Hamburg rose by over $10 a tonne.
  • Yard wins bunker tanker order
    Deal follows two-ship order made in February.
  • Competitively priced LSFO possible, says analyst
    But would require significant investment from refiners.
  • High viscosity product displaces demand for 380 cSt material
    Sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel in South Korean ports totalled 30,000 mt in May.
  • Bunker prices strengthen across Asia
    Players in Busan said higher prices led to low demand.
  • Fuel cost-cutting measures slash opertor's losses
    Minoan Lines says it is 'on the right track'.
  • Cavotec: AMP could help ships meet emission requirements
    Ships can 'dramatically' cut emissions and reduce bunker consumption by adopting AMP technologies, says company.
  • Titan placed in 'first stage' of HKSE delisting procedure
    Titan will need to submit a viable resumption proposal before being able to resume trading.
  • 'Fuel efficient' system ordered for deepwater pipelay vessel
    Systems will provide 'reliable and fuel efficient propulsion', claims ABB.
  • Hong Kong to tighten vessel smoke control at harbour
    Plans to introduce Ringelmann smoke chart to spot vessels emitting unacceptable levels of smoke.
  • US ports seek info on emissions reduction technologies
    Ports want technologies that meet or exceed IMO standards on NOx.
  • Korean bank to support 'eco' ship financing
    Korea Eximbank will use class expertise to 'increase support' for environment-friendly ships, says firm.

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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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