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October 30, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific profit up 4.7pc to US$80 million as revenues rise 11pc
  • Australian prime minister to dump carbon tax as useless and harmful
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholder breakup unlikely to affect carrier operation
  • Guangdong Customs introduces measures to secure export growth
  • Antwerp quarterly volume slips again, down 1.9pc to 2.1 million TEU
  • Rickmers profit off 593pc to US$2.2 million, revenues decline to 4pc
  • Shanghai's Yangshan terminal re-organises controls on dangerous goods
  • China's national freight traffic volume increases 10pc in August
  • Alataw Pass trade up 11.9pc to 21.7 million tonnes in first 9 months
  • Cargotec quarterly profit off 22pc to US$26.6 million, sales down 5pc
  • Cargotec wins five straddle carrier orders from Port of Tacoma
  • CaroTrans launches rapid monthly LCL export service to Fiji from LA
  • DHL and BP oil and gas giant sign global contract on inbound logistics
  • Singapore manufacturing surges 9.3pc in September led by electronics
  • New industry guidelines emerge on boosting container seal security
  • CNC Freight, DGT Logistics move heavy gear from Malaysia to Turkmenistan
  • Kalmar, Greencranes to develop hybrid diesel-LNG powered reachstacker
  • China's air freight declines 2.1pc in September to 522,300 tonnes
  • O'Hare cargo hub rents 10,000 sq metres to Alliance Ground International
  • Israel's EL AL picks Germany's Lufthansa for laptop wireless software
  • Nigerian navigation upgrade costs justified by increase in overflights
  • UTair showcases its air transport services for UN representatives

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Consortium comprising SCI, NYK Line, "K" Line & MOL to charter 4th LNG vessel to Petronet
  • Evergreen names another large size vessel
  • SCI bags 2nd prize for 'Best Activity Report' at Forum of Women in Public Sector regional meet
  • APSEZ registers impressive financial results for Q2 & H1
  • Cochin Shipyard pays dividend for fifth consecutive year
  • NSICT impasse still awaits resolution
  • CONCOR's Q2 net profit up 4 pc
  • RBI hikes interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.75 pc
  • Soyameal exports dip 4 pc in marketing year on weak supply

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bosphorus railway tunnel opened
  • Kiel Canal shuts due to ship collision
  • UPS reports favourable Q3
  • Daimler Trucks invests in Brazil
  • Kenya Airways receives first B777-300ER
  • ICS launches website for MLC
  • Panalpina ups its Q3 earnings
  • Macedonia successfully implements IRU TIR-EPD
  • Emirates connects with Conakry
  • Reshuffle at Maersk
  • South East England airport sold for GBP1
  • Times still tough for TNT Express
  • Slow steaming absorbs capacity
  • Ukrainian Railways plans to electrify track to Black Sea
  • Stillstand in Europa bald passé?
  • Changeover for the Maghreb business

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Pride is first Norwegian Cruise Lines ship with scrubbers
  • Damen Galati delivers third PSV 3300 in series
  • Zamakona wins "Best Spanish Ship" award
  • Vroon declares options for two more PX121 PSVs
  • MEO to take Svitzer stake in Thailand's UWT

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Foss Maritime expanding Columbia River tug lineup
  • Work moving along on Port of Vancouver trench project
  • Crowley joining Seaboard Marine in new vessel sharing agreement
  • Schnitzer Steel releases fourth quarter numbers
  • Transport union pleased with US stand on freight train crewing

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Inttra and Kewill plug supply chain data gaps
    Strategic alliance plans 2014 product launch
  • P3 allies hint at 19,200 teu ships for US trades
    FMC filing throws light on plans for the world's largest vessel-sharing agreement
  • Milaha reports a 22% increase in profit
    The former Qatar Navigation posts gains across all business segments
  • Greeks buy 300 vessels this year so far
    Country's owners lead sale and purchase dealing in all three main sectors, says Allied
  • Belgian case highlights the threat of forged bills of lading
    Bogus documentation for shipment from India dupes agent
  • Navios Acquisition to offer $600m in new notes
    Refinancing move aimed at paying off existing notes and other debt
  • IPO was a success, maintains Western Bulk boss
    Ismar accepts market verdict after steep discount
  • Product tankers cast a long shadow over aframax crude tanker prospects
    Trades for larger tonnage have a more solid outlook, say analysts
  • China Shipping Development triples its net losses
    State-owned giant is plagued by dismal rates and lower subsidies
  • DSV gains ocean freight market share
    Copenhagen-headquartered forwarder reports 8% growth in volume
  • Cargo market must start catastrophe modelling
    Losses of $2bn-$3bn are likely, says Argo marine insurance chief
  • CSCL net losses mount
    Falling freight rates send Chinese carrier into the red
  • Weak container demand cuts CIMC net profit
    World's largest boxmaker records lower sales of dry and refrigerated containers
  • Braemar reports lower revenues and profit dip but is positive on prospects
    Although business is challenging, the cycle is boosting shipbroking, says Kidwell
  • Precious Shipping expects dry bulk recovery in first-quarter 2014
    Thai owner's profits plunge in third quarter
  • Engelstoft to head new Maersk division
    Maersk Tankers boss Sørensen named chief executive at Damco
  • DP World terminal in Argentina completes boom extensions
    Kalmar completes the work at Rio de la Plata ahead of schedule
  • Maersk vessel loses boxes in high seas
    French coastguard warns of hazard to navigation off Brittany
  • DP World sees rise in like-for-like gross box volumes
    Improved Asia-Pacific and UAE performance drive third-quarter increase
  • Fred Olsen Energy sees quieter third quarter for UK operation
    Average drilling unit day rates decline, but ultra deepwater segment stays healthy
  • KHI posts stronger offshore and shipbuilding performance
    Japanese yard cuts costs to offset falling orders
  • Sustainability lobby group sharpens its focus
    Defining terms could be a crucial business step for shipping, says new SSI director

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Danaos focused on 'rapid deleveraging'
    NYSE-listed Danaos today reported strong progress on debt reduction and posted a profitable quarter as long-term charters shielded it from weak rates
  • Navios Acquisition to refinance notes
    NAVIOS Acquisition today announced a $600M private offering of mortgage notes to fund a tender for existing notes with shorter maturities
  • Dorian - to need $450M equity?
    Dorian LPG, the Athens-based LPG carrier company that yesterday announced the acquisition of the LPG carrier fleet of Scorpio Tankers, will need up to $450M in equity to finance its newbuilding programme
  • NCL tops forecast
    NASDAQ-listed Norwegian Cruise Line has posted better than expected results but pared its full-year yield forecast
  • CIMC Q3 profits down 35%
    SHENZHEN and Hong Kong-listed CIMC's net profits fell 35% year-on-year to CNY424.9M ($69.4M) in the third quarter in 2013, due to weaker demand for containers compared to the first half
  • North P&I agrees on premium increase
    NORTH of England P&I Association, the British P&I club based in Newcastle, has decided to introduce a 7.5% premium increase in P&I next year, the club said in a statement
  • EU silent on IRISL sanctions response
    THE EUROPEAN UNION has declined to comment on a report that member governments are preparing to re-impose sanctions on Iranian shipping line IRISL, despite last month's ruling by the European Court of Justice that they should be lifted
  • Miclyn acquires towage firm
    MICLYN Express Offshore said it had acquired 50% of Uniwise Towage Limited (UWT) for $18.9M
  • Uni-Asia acquires bulker
    SINGAPORE's investment company Uni-Asia Holdings said it had entered into a joint venture with Yamasa to acquire a newbuild handysize bulk carrier
  • 'Pivot point' nears for Scorpio Tankers
    SCORPIO Tankers president Robert Bugbee asserted today that the Dorian VLGC transaction could pivot Scorpio from its frenetic newbuild investment phase to the 'harvesting' of returns for shareholders
  • Jinzhou Port profit up in first three quarters
    SHANGHAI-LISTED Jinzhou Port's net profit stood at 143.4M yuan ($23.6M) in the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 18% year on year
  • Box lines face fines
    LINER companies operating China's export trades will face fine of up to 100,000 yuan ($16,330) if they do not report list rates or agreement rates, starting 15 November

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • US House Panel Releases Freight Transportation Recommendations
    The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation released its final report today on the current state of freight transportation in the U.S., including its recommendations for improvements. The panel's report concluded that Congress should: Establish a national freight transportation policy and designate a multimodal freight network Ensure...
  • Chicago Sees 40-Foot Container Deficit Reach 20th Consecutive Week
    A combination of increased transloading, healthy agriculture exports and moderate retail imports are likely the reason the number of 40-foot containers available for outbound shipments was below zero for the 20th straight week ending Oct. 23. Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Oct. 23 Full-size image Carrier data used in the report indicates 319...
  • Damco Appoints Sørensen CEO
    Hanne B. Sørensen, Damco's new CEO.Damco has named Hanne B. Sørensen as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Sørensen will succeed Rolf Habben-Jansen, who is joining Hapag-Lloyd. Sørensen has been with Damco's parent company, Maersk, for 19 years, most recently as CEO of the Tankers division. She will report to the newly appointed CEO...
  • US Diesel Prices See Eighth Week Without Increase
    U.S. diesel prices through Oct. 28, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices continued to edge down in the week ending Oct. 28, the eighth straight week without an increase. During this slump, the average price is down a total of 11.1 cents, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price...
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's Cargo Traffic Increases
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 383,780 metric tons of cargo in the third quarter of 2013, increasing 2.6 percent compared with the same period in 2012. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's cargo traffic year-to-date. Full-size image In September, cargo rose 3.9 percent year-over-year to 130,631 metric tons, bringing the total for the first nine months of...
  • EDF Climate Corps Seeks Logistics Operations for Fellowship Program
    Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps summer fellowship program has expanded to include logistics operations in the U.S., and is seeking organizations with large logistics operations to host fellows for the summer of 2014. EDF Climate Corps places graduate students at organizations to help identify cost-effective solutions that will reduce waste and...
  • Profit, Revenue Rise at Container Corp. of India
    Container Corp. of India reported its net income in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, was $40 million, climbing 5 percent from $38 million in the year-ago period. Quarterly revenue jumped 19 percent year-over-year to $206 million. Operating income from the state-owned rail operator's international intermodal operations grew 17 percent...
  • Nehru Port Draws Congestion Surcharges
    Delmas has announced an "emergency port surcharge" for shipments moving through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), and other major carriers are expected to follow as congestion and delays intensify at the country's largest box gateway. Effective immediately, the CMA CGM Group carrier is charging a bottleneck fee of $250...
  • YRC Worldwide, Teamsters Set to Meet in Dallas
    YRC Worldwide, fresh from a terminal network restructuring and change in leadership at $3.2 billion less-than-truckload carrier YRC Freight, will meet with the Teamsters union early next month to discuss the company's future. Teamsters officials and YRC Worldwide executives will sit down in Dallas Nov. 5 for a "company update" and...
  • FMC Says 'No Fat' in Budget Request
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero warned Congress that continued tight budgets will harm the FMC's ability to regulate the shipping industry, gather information and upgrade its information technology. The administration has requested $25 million in funding for the FMC in the next fiscal year, up from the $22.8 million post-sequestration...
  • DP World's Container Traffic Rises 2.4 Percent
    DP World handled 14.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the third quarter, a 2.4 percent year-over-year increase that was driven by an improved performance at its terminals in the United Arab Emirates and the Asia-Pacific region. The UAE terminals increased traffic by 5.4 percent to a quarterly record of 3.6 million TEUs,...
  • P3 Carriers Unveil Plans as Regulators Voice Concerns
    As shippers obtain more information about how the P3 Network would operate, regulators are pressing the three member carriers to explain how the alliance will affect schedule reliability and competition. The world's top three container lines - Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM - last week released details of...
  • Port of Cleveland Plans Great Lakes-Europe Container Service
    Spliethoff's Maasgracht vessel, an M-type ship that could be deployed on the new Cleveland-Europe freight service. Photo courtesy of Spliethoff.The Port of Cleveland is in final negotiations with the Dutch company Spliethoff Group to run a global container service between the Great Lakes and Europe via the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Negotiations...
  • WFS wins major cargo contract with Brussels Airlines at their home base
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world's largest provider of cargo handling services, and Brussels Airlines are pleased to announce a close collaboration for Brussels Airport. As of January 1st, 2014, WFS will handle some 280 weekly flights for the home carrier. After an in-depth tender process based on the criteria of...
  • In DC, It's Time for Shippers to Step Up
    The recent partial shutdown of the federal government and debt ceiling scare suggests that for shippers and transportation providers, the failure of Washington, D.C., isn't any longer about Democrats vs. Republicans. Instead, it's increasingly about those who want to provide some economic certainty versus those willing to endanger a modest...
  • Blu. Chooses Ryder for Natural Gas Vehicle Solution
    MIAMI, October 28, 2013 -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that Blu., an operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling stations and provider of LNG technology solutions, has selected Ryder to provide LNG vehicles for Blu. fleets in Utah and Georgia. This represents the first...
  • Graybar Names Neubauer District Vice President in Pittsburgh
    ST. LOUIS, October 28, 2013 - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has appointed Scott B. Neubauer as its District Vice President in Pittsburgh, effective February 1, 2014. Neubauer will replace Steven M. Schooley who has announced...
  • CN announces plan to buy back shares through private agreements
    MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2013 - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it intends to purchase for cancellation up to 5 million of its common shares pursuant to private agreements between CN and arm's-length third-party sellers. The purchases will form part of CN's repurchase program for up to 15 million...
  • CN extends EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program for three more years to green public properties across Canada
    OTTAWA, October 25, 2013 - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced it will extend its CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program for another three years owing to a strong response from many Canadian communities to the program's inaugural 2012-13 launch. CN will provide grants of as much as $25,000...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Danaos flips to black
    Danaos Corp has returned to the black in the third quarter but reported a declining operational profit.
  • Obama 'embracing' LNG
    The US federal government is supportive of LNG as a marine fuel, a top maritime official has said.
  • Navios Acquisition gets a 'B'
    Navios Maritime Acquisition's proposed new debt issuance has received 'B' ratings from two leading credit agencies.
  • Meiji scraps VLCC
    Meiji Shipping of Japan is thought to have trimmed its exposure to the VLCC market with the scrapping of its last 1990s built tanker.
  • Jiangnan HI earnings fall
    Jiangnan Heavy Industry slumped to a bigger third quarter deficit as ship orders fell away.
  • Last chance to enter
    The deadline for entering this year's TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition is fast approaching.
  • 'It wasn't me'
    Diana Shipping of Greece is denying reports that it has acquired a capesize bulker from China's Henghou Industrial.
  • Phoenix reduces red ink
    Troubled Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix has cut its nine-month loss despite a fall in revenue.
  • Limarko to delist
    Lithuanian owner Limarko looks likely to delist in Vilnius as part of a takeover by its parent.
  • Farstad builds Brazil book
    Farstad Shipping is to pocket over NOK 1bn from a pair of charter contracts with energy giant Petrobras.
  • Navios in $600m issue
    Navios Maritime Acquisition plans to issue $600m worth of ship mortgage notes in a private placement.
  • Vroon doubles up
    Dutch owner Vroon has signed up for two more Ulstein-designed supply ships in China.
  • Siderfly secured
    Germany's Kiel Canal remained closed on Tuesday morning as salvage teams secured the damaged cargoship Siderfly following a major collision on Monday.
  • CSDC loss jumps
    China Shipping Development Corp (CSDC) has posted a big rise in its loss for the first nine months as interest costs increased.
  • Scorpio in phase shift
    Scorpio Tankers has called a halt to its rapid expansion after completing its tie-up with Dorian LPG.
  • KHI sales and orders dip
    Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has seen a decline in sales and orders at its shipping and offshore division in the first half of the year.
  • Engelstoft takes over
    Maersk Line COO replaces Hanne Sorensen at Maersk Tankers as part of new wider role.
  • Shall we dance, Robert?
    Robert Bugbee has lifted the lid on the courting ritual which saw Scorpio Tankers climb into bed with Dorian LPG and create the world's second largest VLGC owner.
  • CSCL in Q3 reversal
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) slumped to a third quarter loss as freight rates fell.
  • KLC back in black
    Bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has posted a profit in the third quarter as revenue improved.
  • USC buying Arctech
    Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) is taking over the struggling Arctech Helsinki Shipyard in Finland.
  • Milaha profit soars
    Milaha has booked a double digit jump in year-to-date earnings after four of its five major business segments improved.
  • Braemar rebuilds orderbook
    Braemar noted a growing confidence in the shipping industry after adding more than 30 newbuildings and resales to its forward orderbook in the first half of this year.
  • Western Bulk grabs another
    Western Bulk's Shipholding division has leased another Japanese newbuilding due in 2017, with a purchase option attached.
  • Nisshin seals five
    Japan's Nisshin Shipping has returned to its favoured Chinese shipyard for five kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • Uni-Asia teams up
    Uni-Asia Holdings has teamed up with major shareholder Yamasa Co to acquire a handysize bulker.
  • Alam ties up PSV
    Alam Maritim Resources has secured employment for another of its offshore vessels, the Malaysian shipowner has confirmed.
  • China product surge
    China's product exports are expected to surge in the fourth quarter of this year, according to research by Barclays.
  • KP Spirit released
    A South Korean-owned general cargo vessel has been released from arrest in Singapore after settling an outstanding bunker bill.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: P3 carriers file agreement with FMC
    The agreement would give the three carriers the ability to discuss and agree on the size, number and operational characteristics of vessels to be operated on transatlantic and transpacific trade lanes.
  • ILA complains Waterfront Commission is 'overstepping boundaries'
    "I believe management has good intent; I believe the ILA has good intent. But the big umpire in the room is the Waterfront Commission," said Dennis Daggett, president of the ILA's Atlantic Coast District and of Local 1804-1.
  • Farmers complain about possible Canadian Pacific track sale
    CP acquired the 660-mile section of track, which runs west through South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming, in its October 2008 purchase of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad.
  • ASF Intermodal enters Chicago market
  • Maersk shuffles senior management
  • U.S. concerned about Guatemala worker rights
    The Obama administration expressed "serious concerns" about the enforcement of Guatemala's worker-rights laws, expecting "solid progress" toward implementing the country's commitments over the next six months.
  • North American trade leaders promise cooperation
  • Bahri reports higher profit as fleet renewal continues
  • Cargo volume up at Amsterdam airport
  • INTTRA to offer supply chain visibility
  • Amerijet expands rate relationship with CargoSphere
    "The recent termination of operations of OAG Cargo's AFRA, an online rate distribution and management application for air carriers and freight forwarders, is creating a gap in the marketplace," CargoSphere said.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2013
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Avails tight in Fujairah with earliest deliveries from November 2.
  • Prices firm across Europe
    Public holiday in Istanbul has caused prompt delivery delays.
  • Kiel Canal remained closed on Tuesday
    Source says Monday's collision took place 'two kilometres' from bunker station.
  • Singapore: Monthly premiums at 12-month high
    Bullish sentiment stems from high volume fuel oil trading.
  • OW Bunker parent company 'bigger than Carlsberg'
    Second only to Maersk among Danish firms in terms of turnover, yet little known in the country.
  • GHG study will use bunker data from shipping companies
    Fuel consumption figures will be used alongside satellite data of traffic movements.
  • Settled bunker bill prompts vessel's release
    Bankrupt charterer unable to help but owner reported to have stepped in.
  • Asian bunker prices on the ascent
    Smooth supplies available in Singapore.
  • Cruise liner sees profits rise
    Despite higher bunker expenses.
  • Quarterly profits rise for US barge operator
    Firm sold off New York Harbor bunkering fleet in August 2013.
  • Ship to get 'eco' makeover
    Firm says secondhand vessel has fuel-saving potential.
  • Brightoil borrows another $50 million
    To support development of marine transportation business.
  • Bunker storage facility starts environmental monitoring
    Agreement will see it pay lower port dues.

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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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