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May 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV profit hits US$54.2 million, but legal costs turns it into loss
  • Xiamen box volume rises 17pc to 2.42 million TEU in first four months
  • EU member states oppose Brussels' solar tariffs, fear consequences
  • Cambodian Nike-supplier strike continues despite police crack down
  • Hamburg Sud names world's biggest reefer box ships - 9,600-TEU each
  • Carriers raise cash by disposing of container manufacturing assets
  • Neopanamax broad beamed vessels get more cargo into shallow ports
  • Xinjiang Korgas rail checkpoint April trade cargo increases 100.7pc
  • Kalmar wins US$12.9 million contract for 25 Algerian reachstackers
  • TNT Express in Oman launches Mobile Worker communication unit
  • BIFA names new chairman, reshuffles board members and their roles
  • Cargolux sets US$2.5 million limit for unions - $12.5 million demanded
  • Lufthansa Cargo considers deactivating its reactivated MD-11 fleet
  • United adds O'Hare PetSafe kennel to Newark and Houston facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Aprile India efficiently handles heavy lift movement from Mumbai to Jubail
  • BCHAA honours L. Radhakrishnan
  • ICS launches annual review of shipping developments
  • Moore Stephens says Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • Standards of container packing must be improved: TT Club
  • JNPT celebrates 24th anniversary
  • Record iron ore CLO loaded at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Vizag General Cargo Berth commences operation
  • Volkswagen recognises APM Terminals Inland Services India
  • Extension of interest subvention scheme to boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feierliches Jubiläum in Genf
  • Art Logistics launches multimodal service to Central Asia
  • Ceva inaugurates additional USA-Mexico trans-border services
  • Horizon adds Jacksonville to network
  • GBP 35 million for Mersey Estuary dredging project
  • Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • From port of Long Beach to Oakland port system
  • Norway's state railway installing TPS
  • VTL: supervisory board with three new members
  • Russian Railways and Serbian Railways collaborate
  • USA: new rental programme for LNG-fuelled trucks
  • Schenker enhances UK vehicle fleet
  • CSA: frequency increase and Seoul service launch
  • Rwandair increases operations and adds two destinations
  • Biman to split Saudi operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Caterpillar unveils new MaK dual fuel marine engine
  • PPL Shipyard books jack-up order from Japanese customer
  • Royal Caribbean orders third Quantum Class ship
  • BIMCO President: Shipping "under environmental...
  • Royal Caribbean quantifies Grandeur fire financial hit
  • Costamare in box ship acquisition JV with fund manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port of Longview posts record numbers during 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates Maiden Voyage call
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers USNS MONTFORD POINT
  • Port of Los Angeles extends Yang Ming lease agreement
  • Royal Caribbean cancels upcoming voyages of damaged ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Evergreen returns 10,000 teu pair to Zim
    Israeli line to deploy vessels in service with China Shipping
  • Frontline fails to meet Ship Finance International cash sweep
    No such payments expected for rest of the year, Hjertaker admits
  • Frontline boss calls for stronger leadership in VLCC sector
    'Dismal' market cannot change unless owners steel their nerve, Jensen warns
  • Analysts predict rosier outlook for VLCC sector
    Oil industry advances could boost largest tankers' tonne-mile prospects
  • Is Europe's multi-forked fightback winning?
    Focus on innovation and niche construction may last only until Asia has caught up
  • Eastern shipyards build on the lessons learned from the west
    Asian yards show their mettle with welding and block construction
  • Rules for the use of force
    As the shooting stops, it is better for all parties to have a starting point for negotiations
  • Shipbuilding: Risks of going offshore
    Yards need expertise and risk-management procedures to target new segment
  • Improved investment climate shores up clubs' free reserves
    But results point to deterioration in underwriting results, says Willis
  • What is the pooling agreement and why has it changed?
    Sharing claims creates a common interest in loss prevention and maintenance of quality
  • He who has the pipeline calls the tune
    Pumping oil overland to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz sabre-rattling could hit VLCCs
  • Transatlantic restructures to focus on door-to-door logistics
    Shipowner ditches fragmented approach to develop key business segments
  • Zim seeks lender support for newbuildings
    Carrier agrees Israeli job cuts but posts smaller first-quarter loss
  • Default settings
    Others may emulate Commerzbank's ship warehousing experiment
  • PSA expands further in Fujian
    Singapore port group buys non-controlling stake in Jiangyin terminal
  • Dole orders $165m reefer boxships
    Food giant upgrades US west coast fleet with three 770 feu vessels
  • China moves towards national flag reform
    Tianjin pilot project calls for open-registry Chinese ships to return home
  • US investors take 80% stake in König
    Delos Shipping and Tennenbaum Capital enter troubled KG sector
  • Zim narrows its losses but remains in the red
    Cost-cutting continues as carrier seals agreement to shed 100 jobs in Israel
  • Frontline may restructure if weak market continues
    Mounting losses cast doubt on firm's ability to repay convertible bond maturing in 2015
  • Costamare teams up with hedge fund to buy boxships
    York Capital joint venture will lead acquisitions for next two years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Volkswagen Recognizes APM Terminals Inland Services India
    PUNE, India - Volkswagen India selected APM Terminals Mumbai Container Freight Station (CFS) to receive its annual "Supplier Appreciation Award" for excellent performance during 2011-2012. The award is in recognition of the Inland Services operation's help in achieving Volkswagen's targeted logistics chain performance levels for the 110,000 vehicle capacity Chakan...
  • Birgitte Henrichsen Appointed Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Birgitte Henrichsen has been appointed Vice President, Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing, A.P. Moller - Maersk, as of 1 June 2013. "Since joining the Group and Group Relations in 2008, Birgitte has been an important driver of the Company's enhanced relationship with the media, both in Denmark...
  • Fednav Increases its Great Lakes Fleet
    MONTREAL - Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, today announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add substantial capacity to its Great Lakes-capable fleet of...
  • IFS Group Launches CargoWise in Lima
    CHICAGO- CargoWise, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced the successful adoption of ediEnterprise delivered through WiseCloud by leading Peruvian freight forwarding and logistics experts of International Freight Shipping S.A.C., part of the IFS Group. With more than 5,000 international partners globally, and more than 1,000...
  • Norfolk Southern to Honor Military Veterans as They 'Ride 2 Recovery'
    NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Southern will honor more than 200 wounded military veterans Saturday, June 1, when they stop in Norfolk, Va., as part of their week-long "Ride 2 Recovery" memorial challenge. Ride 2 Recovery is a rehabilitation program of the Fitness Challenge Foundation that features cycling as its core activity....
  • Union Pacific Publishes 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report
    OMAHA, Neb. - Union Pacific today published its 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, underscoring the company's innovations in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe operations, employee well-being, community development and customer value, as well as its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics. "Union Pacific's legacy...
  • New Pennsylvania Facility Celebrates 500 Day Major Safety Milestone
    LEBANON, Pa. - On May 15, 2013 the New Penn Milton, Pa. facility celebrated its 500th consecutive day without a single lost time injury. This monumental achievement was reached by all employees at the facility across all operations including dock-workers, drivers, office-workers and sales personnel. "Working safely every day takes practice,...
  • North Carolina Railroad Developing Multimodal Facility
    Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, based in Star, N.C., is in the process of developing a multimodal facility and business park in Midland, N.C., the Independent Tribune reports. The railroad company, which operates the 150-mile Carolina Route rail corridor through central North Carolina, is currently recruiting companies for the future business...
  • Yang Ming Extends Lease at Port of Los Angeles
    Yang Ming is extending its lease at the Port of Los Angeles for an additional nine years. The ocean carrier's current lease at the West Basin Container Terminal was to end in 2021, but it will now last until 2030, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today. The mayor also signed a...
  • OOCL to Raise Trans-Pacific Rates on July 1
    OOCL will boost rates for dry and refrigerated shipments in its trade from Asia to the U.S., on July 1: For shipments to U.S. West Coast ports and Group 4 points, the hike will be $320 per 20-foot dry and reefer container, $400 per 40-foot dry container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube...
  • Evergreen Schedules July 1 Rate Hikes
    Evergreen will raise rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; South Africa; and the Middle East, to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, effective July 1: For U.S. West Coast, Group 4 points and British Columbia cargo, the hike will be $320 per...
  • Pacific International Offers Direct Manila-LA Service
    Pacific International Lines will soon revise its CTP service to provide a direct connection between Manila, the Philippines, and Los Angeles. The Kota Wangi, voyage 982, will be the first ship to sail in the Manila (North Harbor) to Long Beach service, leaving Manila on June 20 with a scheduled transit...
  • Indonesia Exempts Australian Beef From Quotas
    Imports of Australian beef will be exempt from Indonesia's quotas, following negotiations with the Australian government, in order to stabilize the supply and cost of beef in Indonesia's domestic markets ahead of Ramadan next month and the Eid al-Fitr festival in August. The Indonesian government also confirmed that quotas applying to...
  • LaHood Appoints Seven to Academy Advisory Board
    Ray LaHood, U.S. transportation secretary, has selected seven members to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's advisory board. The new members include: Sharon van Wyk, executive vice president and chief operations officer at American Public University System. Kathy Humphrey, vice provost and dean of students at University of Pittsburgh. Laurie Leshin, dean of the school...
  • OOCL to Hike Asia-North Europe Rates in July
    OOCL will increase rates for westbound traffic on its trade from Asia to North Europe, starting July 1. The hike will be $975 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said. Rates in this trade lane have been declining, despite recent general rate increases by several carriers....
  • US Carload Traffic Dips After Three-Week Rise
    U.S. carload traffic fell 3.3 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 25, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the first U.S. carload volume dip since April. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, edged up 0.4 percent from the same week in...
  • WCI: Eastbound Backhaul Container Rates Extend Decline to Sixth Week
    World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates from northern Europe fell again this week and are currently at their lowest level since January 31, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. This is the sixth week of declines in this lane, with rates down a total...
  • NS Reroutes Missouri Shipments After Flooding
    Norfolk Southern is rerouting shipments that normally move through Hannibal, Mo., as rising Mississippi River levels have impacted bridge and main line operations in that area. Consequently, customers may see delays of up to 24 hours. Based on current projections, the river level will remain at high levels for several days....
  • Global Trade Seminar Highlights Financial Returns for Retailers
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 29, 2013 - Presenters at a recent retail seminar focused on global trade management best practices highlighted significant cost savings opportunities in the areas of First Sale and duty drawback. "First Sale savings within the first five years is typically 10 to 20 percent on duties," said Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, of...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Golar firms FLNG play
    Golar LNG has inked a deal for a stake of at least 25% in Canada's proposed Douglas Channel LNG project.
  • Bigger than big
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFI) said that its just-ordered post-panamax newbuildings will offer more cargo capacity than their 8,700-teu nameplate figure suggests.
  • Erria makes box play
    Danish shipmanager Erria has taken control of its Vietnamese terminal venture in a deal with AP Moller-Maersk.
  • Golar Partners grows
    Golar LNG Partners has posted an increase in earnings in the first quarter as its fleet expanded.
  • Marenave wants to buy
    The Tobias Konig-led company sees itself as a platform for consolidation in the sector.
  • Scorpio cleans up
    Scorpio Tankers has taken its newbuilding orderbook past the 50 mark after clearing out all of the options it had following a spate of activity this year.
  • SFI earnings chopped
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFI) has posted weaker first quarter figures as revenues fell.
  • Royal makes it three
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a third Quantum-class vessel to its newbuilding orderbook at Meyer Werft shipyard.
  • TransAtlantic cuts back
    Sweden's TransAtlantic is making up to 30 staff redundant as part of a restructuring of its industrial shipping division.
  • Zim cool on cuts
    Zim has shrugged off the significance of a downgrade from Standard & Poor's and flagged up its improving financial health.
  • Clarksons dry chief out
    Guy Campbell has exited Clarksons as the latest round of musical chairs in the shipbroking market continues.
  • PDVSA order revived
    Portugal's ENVC shipyard has finally started work on two tankers ordered in 2010 by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA.
  • Panama scam revealed
    The Panamanian Maritime Authority (PMA) has started legal proceedings against employees involved in issuing fraudulent certificates to ship officers.
  • Dof Subsea duo find work
    Dof Subsea has found work for two of its vessels in the Asia Pacific region.
  • TW+ is coming
    TradeWinds launches a new quarterly supplement this week, called TW+, with a focus on the people at the very top of the business - their plans for their companies and beliefs about the industry.
  • Finnvera ready to go
    Finnish state financing group Finnvera says domestic owners will order more than 10 new ships by 2015 to comply with emissions regulations.
  • Signs of recovery
    Greek ferry group Attica has cut its first-quarter loss amid signs of recovery in the Greek economy.
  • Still seeking contracts
    Norway's Awilco LNG remains confident of winning contracts for two newbuildings due from Daewoo in Korea this year.
  • Zim cuts deficit
    Zim remained rooted in the red despite a raft of cost cuts eating into its first quarter deficit.
  • Frontline's bleak forecast
    John Fredriksen's Frontline painted a bleak picture for the crude tanker market and again warned of a restructuring risk as it wheeled out a first quarter loss today.
  • Nordic no nearer
    Talks continue with banks and investors to avoid winding-up of Danish tanker owner.
  • NCL in $1.3bn debt deal
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has refinanced debt at better rates in a $1.3bn deal.
  • NOCC back in black
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has made a positive start to 2013 with a return to profit in the first quarter.
  • STX ship arrested
    South Korea's STX Pan Ocean has reportedly had one of its panamax bulkers arrested in Singapore court documents show.
  • RCL counts the cost
    Royal Caribbean Cruises says a recent fire aboard one of its cruiseships is likely to hit annual profits by 10 US cents per share.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port charge faces possible challenge in NJ legislature
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey implemented the controversial $4.05-per-TEU Cargo Facility Charge in 2011 to help pay for road and rail infrastructure, as well as security at the port.
  • Don't increase truck weight limits, group says
    "The recent bridge collapse is a classic example of how the stability of our nation's highways and bridges is already compromised," OOIDA's Todd Spencer said. "Adding more weight to the equation is the last thing we need."
  • Mexico activates new audit for textile imports
  • U.S., Caribbean countries to boost trade
  • U.S. gains upgraded 'mad cow' risk classification
  • Panama Canal offers just-in-time transit slots
    The authority said the new service will allow vessels to arrive at the canal much closer to their scheduled transit times, allowing them to remain at anchor for less time before actually beginning transit.
  • Zim reports smaller loss, higher revenues
    The Israel-based liner carrier recorded a loss to shareholders of $112 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared with a loss of $163 million in the same quarter last year. It also had revenue of $918 million for the quarter.
  • MSC completes sale of terminal company stake
  • Maersk sets new rotations for MECL 1 and 2
  • Fednav to add 6 more ships to Great Lakes fleet
  • IATA: Global air freight up slightly in April
  • Etihad launches globe-trotting freighter service
  • U.S. trade with neighbors drops 4% in March
  • DHL confident in growth targets
  • PSA expands stake in Fuzhou port
  • PECO opens new PA depot
  • CORRECTION: Walmart's fines for improper waste disposal
  • More capacity needed for harvest supply chain, ADM official says
  • Descartes grows revenue, profits in 1Q
  • Virgin Cargo to use Descartes for messaging

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Oil climbs as US economy slows
    OPEC can keep oil output ceiling with Brent at $100 per barrel.
  • BIMCO: Shipping industry under 'environmental siege'
    BIMCO will use its influence to defer implementation of sulphur legislation, says new president.
  • Prices head down across Europe
    Weak demand seen in Hamburg.
  • IFO soft, MGO firm in Fuajirah
    Prices soft in Suez.
  • Cruise industry puts faith in scrubbers
    Pursuing ECA exemptions to develop technology after CLIA's emission averaging tool was rejected.
  • Bank becomes shipowner
    Special company set up to handle defaulting assets.
  • Bunker prices slide in Asia
    'Slightly tight' avails at Tokyo Bay.
  • Finland spearheads biofuel development
    Biofuel for Meri is made from food industry waste.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Weak demand from 'teapot' refiners a factor in inventory growth.
  • Swift turnaround demonstrated for LNG refuelling by barge
    Viking Grace refuels almost daily during short port stay, highlighting need for supply infrastructure.
  • STX ship in Singapore arrest
    Reason behind move not known.
  • China fuel oil stocks marginally up on week
    Stocks rose 3.4% to approximately 3.5 million mt on Wednesday.
  • Chinese domestic bunker supplier sees profits jump
    Andatee China Marine Fuel Services jointly forms new entity in January 2013.
  • Shipwreck removal goes awry, results in spill
    Explosives used by South African Navy ruptured fuel tank of Seli 1.
  • Fuel efficient trawler delivered to Norwegian firm
    'Special attention' paid to the Havstrand's fuel conservation capabilities.
  • Canadian Coast Guard stops fuel leak from sunken vessel
    The Manolis L leaking bunkers into Newfoundland's Notre Dame Bay.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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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