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July 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC splashes out on newbuilds with an orderbook that outpaces all rivals
  • Guangdong ports' 6-month box volume declines 0.8pc to 12.61 million TEU
  • Northern hemisphere shipping peak season less defined, says Drewry report
  • Wan Hai resumes west coast of South America service on 9-ship loop
  • Egypt's Suez Canal maintains normal shipping under military guard
  • Cross-strait shipping shines brightly in otherwise depressed market
  • April's Hong Kong ship collision blamed failure to follow guidelines
  • Western Harbour and Route 3 tunnels toll hikes delayed in Hong Kong
  • Hapag-Lloyd levies Montreal low water surcharge of US$60-$100/TEU
  • Barcelona first half slips 3pc to 828,169 TEU as transshipments fade
  • Only biomedical output escapes June downturn in Singapore manufacturing
  • US Highway Trust Fund near broke, fuel efficiency cuts tax base funds
  • AAT transshipment surge helps Hong Kong groundhandler grow 11pc in June
  • AAPA: Air cargo continues weak, international passengers market strong
  • UPS plane crash report says fatal fire started in lithium battery area
  • UK forwarders urge consideration be given industry concerns on airport
  • Emirates Airlines starts Guangzhou-Dubai all-cargo flight

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • GE Shipping orders 2 Kamsarmax vessels from Japan
  • Logistics sector value likely to touch $ 200 bn in 7 yrs
  • Shreyas Shipping opens east-west coastal corridor for containerised trade
  • A first for JN Port as DP World Nhava Sheva berths vessel with 14-m draught
  • MICT launches scholarship programme for students on completing 10 successful years in Gujarat
  • New tariff guidelines for Major Ports to be announced today
  • RBI keeps repo & CRR rates steady
  • Infrastructure Update

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Davie names VP Ops, other senior appointments to follow
  • Kvichak pilot vessel completes long delivery trip
  • Fincantieri in research alliance with Russia's Krylov Center
  • Burger Boat to build USGS research vessel
  • Deltamarin to design Wallenius post Panamax pair
  • Crack down will focus on ships' machinery

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Federal Maritime Commission wants draft strategic plan input
  • Hanjin Shipping set to add Africa service overweight charge
  • Port of Bellingham schedules photo tour of former GP property
  • NYK vessel rescues family stranded in Pacific
  • Lawfirm names Shaun Carroll to maritime/transport practice group

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Aframaxes muted
    Soft outlook for week
  • Qingdao named most productive box port 2012
    Study also praises Yokohama, Ningbo, Dalian and Jebel Ali
  • Diana remains in the red
    Expanding owner will continue to gobble up tonnage, with focus on larger sizes
  • Seaspan inks $550m order to beat price rises
    Wang signs deal before finalising charter terms to avoid paying more for newbuilds
  • What's it worth?
    Although different yardsticks have merit, mark to market wins out in the end
  • Finnlines reports falling revenues
    Ferry firm sells a vessel to parent Grimaldi
  • Common ground
    International law cannot keep up with the changing face of piracy
  • Shippers and carriers at loggerheads over China VAT
    Customers slam major box lines' planned 6% tax from August
  • Hutchison reports weaker profits
    Trustee manager counts the cost of acquisitions and dockers' strike
  • Log-jam at New York and New Jersey
    Disruption could last until September, Hapag-Lloyd warns customers
  • Different interpretations and classifications create deeper issues
    Common standards are needed but unrealistic, says Oceanuslive's Forbes
  • China Cosco expects to cut its half-year losses
    Divestments pay off for cash-strapped dry bulk and box giant
  • Grand Alliance gives Tacoma a 29% boost
    Throughput hits 930,800 teu after port gains Seattle contract
  • Counting pirates with Unclos
    United Nations bodies take a broadbrush approach
  • The Recaap approach to piracy classification
    Reporting calculates level of violence and quantifies the economic loss of incidents
  • Demolition decisions
    Small capesize owners face dwindling prospects for their young vessels
  • True levels of piracy clouded by differing benchmarks
    Different methodologies make it harder to determine the number of global attacks
  • Belships raises $15m to support dry bulk expansion programme
    Funds from share issue will help finance a pair of supramax newbuildings
  • MAN Diesel pins its hopes for increased orders on specialist vessels
    After-sales business dwindles due to shipowner caution about investment
  • Danaos confirms feeder buys as net income increases
    Chief executive John Coustas warns boxship recovery timing 'at risk' from orders
  • Weaker domestic steel plate price push down subcontinent scrap rates
    South Asia remains sluggish as Ramadan brings monsoon rains
  • Korea Line narrows loss in second quarter
    A second offer to sell a majority stake in the company closes next month
  • Seaspan in $550m deal for newbuildings as earnings disappoint
    New York-listed containership specialist is hit by higher costs on flat revenues

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Scorched ship docked
    THE SCORCHED box ship Hansa Brandenburg has docked in Port Louis for repairs, the Mauritius Ports Authority told Fairplay today
  • Chinese steel stocks - and prices - are normalising
    CHINA'S steel stockpiles and steel prices continuing to normalise and finally nearing last year's levels, said drybulk consultancy Commodore Research today
  • Top returns to black
    EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships today reported a return to profitability in its first half after two years of persistent losses
  • Uljanik yard's losses losses multiply in 1H
    CROATIA'S Uljanik shipyard said it had net losses of 104.97M kuna ($18.55M) for 1H13, against net profits of 4.7M kuna year on year
  • NY delays continue
    SEVERE congestion continues to plague container terminals at New York-area ports with no sign of relief until September, according to one of the carriers affected
  • Belships issue completed
    BELSHIPS, the Oslo-listed bulker group, has completed a rights issue unveiled in June, but the company could sell the intended amount of shares with the help of its principal shareholder
  • Korea Line trims losses
    KOREA Line reported losses of 5.937Bn won ($5.3M) for 2Q13, narrowing a 25.2Bn won deficit in 2Q12
  • GPPL's profits rise 124%
    BIG GAINS in box and bulk cargo helped APM Terminals-run Gujarat Pipavav Port to post a 124% year-on-year surge in net profits today, for its April-June quarter
  • China COSCO losses expected to drop in 1H
    CHINA COSCO said today it expects to cut losses by 70-85% year on year in 1H13
  • DSV's profits slip
    LEADING Danish freight forwarder DSV's profits slipped in 1H13 because of tough competition for cargo and increased investments
  • Revenues nearly triple for Mauritius Ports
    MAURITIUS Ports Authority, which runs Port Louis, has said it had a net surplus of 607.2M rupees ($19.5M) in FY12
  • CNOOC expands discharge capacity of LNG
    CNOOC said today its LNG discharging capacity will increase to 30M tonnes per year in 2014, 67% more than its current level
  • VLGC rates slip
    VLGC rates have slipped because of the fall in vessel availability in the Persian Gulf, despite expectations of a cargo contango
  • S-Oil seeks VLCC for 5 years
    SOUTH Korean refiner S-Oil is seeking a VLCC for five years, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Analysts bullish on HHI
    HYUNDAI HI has received a 'buy' call from stock analysts despite having its 2Q13 profits halved year on year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • ANA Group Slips Into the Red
    Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co., said on July 30 that it slipped into the red in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, despite a jump in international cargo revenue. ANA Holdings suffered a net loss of 6.643 billion yen...
  • DHL to Provide Services in Australia for Brother International
    DHL has won a six-year contract to provide logistics services in Australia for Japan-based Brother International. Valid until July 2019, the deal will see DHL's supply chain arm provide warehousing and distribution for BI's print, labeling and sewing products....
  • Maher Says It's 'Turned the Corner' at NY-NJ
    Maher Terminals said it "has turned the corner" on the troubled implementation of a new operating system, and that the Port of New York and New Jersey's largest container terminal will be ready when its volume returns to normal levels. Since Maher encountered difficulties with a new Navis terminal operating system...
  • Baltimore Port Gains Market Share on NY-NJ
    The Port of Baltimore is gaining market share on its big rival to the north, the Port of New York and New Jersey. The gains are coming from its campaign to educate beneficial cargo owners in the Baltimore-Washington area about the cost benefits of importing through Baltimore rather than from New...
  • Deringer Looks to the Future of Regulatory Compliance
    CHELMSFORD, MA--(Marketwired - July 30, 2013) - A.N. Deringer, Inc., the largest, privately held Customs broker in the U.S. and industry leader in the realm of Customs compliance has entered into an agreement with Kewill, Ltd. to transition to Kewill Customs. Kewill Customs, a next generation customs brokerage solution offers enhanced visibility,...
  • Danaos's Profit Soared in Second Quarter
    Danaos reported its net income in the second quarter of 2013 was $19.5 million, jumping 117.9 percent from $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the Greek container ship owner was $146.6 million, basically flat compared with the same period last year. Despite the "ongoing challenging state" of...
  • US Steel Imports Dropped 13 Percent in June
    U.S. steel imports in June totaled 2.441 million tons, falling 11 percent from $2.838 million tons (revised) in May 2013 and 13 percent from June 2012, according to government reporting. The preliminary reporting data showed that imported semi-finished products in June decreased 21.1 percent year-over-year, from 616,000 tons in 2012 to...
  • Celadon's Profit Down, Revenue Up in Second Quarter
    Celadon Group reported its net income decreased 20.0 percent to $7.2 million in the second quarter of 2013, from $9.0 million in the same quarter last year. However, quarterly revenue for the North American motor carrier, No. 35 on JOC's 2012 list of the Top 50 Trucking Companies, was $162.6 million,...
  • JOC Truckload Capacity Index Rises to 81.3
    he Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose 1.6 points to 81.3 in the second quarter, its highest reading in a year, as freight demand increased. JOC Truckload Capacity Index Full-size image The index had been flat at 79.7, its historic low, for the previous two quarters, indicating truckload capacity levels were 20.3...
  • Outbound NJ Lanes Pull Down Intermodal Rate Index
    East-West spot rates, week of July 29, 2013 Full-size image The overall index of U.S. intermodal rates slipped in the week of July 29, mostly due to a drop in the East-West directional index, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The...
  • Air Freight Market Demand Inched Up in June
    The International Air Transport Association reported air freight demand increased 1.2 percent year-over-year in June, compared with a 0.9 percent year-over-year gain in May and a 0.1 percent increase in the first half of the year. Although the strongest improvements in business confidence occurred in some developed economies, overall business confidence,...
  • FDA Proposes Rules to Boost Oversight of Imported Foods
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued two proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act aimed at strengthening assurances that imported food meets the same safety standards as food produced domestically. Under the proposed rule for foreign supplier verification programs, importers would need to verify that their suppliers are...
  • Report: North American Wood Pellet Exports Continue to Rise
    Wood pellet exports from North America were up more than 50 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2013, with the U.K. as the major export destination, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Pellet exports from North America in the first quarter reached a new record of more than...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • While you were out...
    Scorpio Tankers has returned to Wall Street for the cash it needs to fund its latest growth spurt.
  • TOPS back in business
    Top Ships caught Wall Street off guard Tuesday after reporting a profit that marked the end of nearly two years of consecutive losses.
  • Wounded warrior
    A handymax bulker controlled by embattled Greek businessman Victor Restis has landed in detention in the US.
  • FSRU Toscana arrives
    An LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has finally arrived off the coast of Tuscany, Italy.
  • Amur unwanted
    An attempt by the Russian government to sell a stake in Amur Shipping has failed again.
  • Samudera slides to red
    Indonesia owner Samudera Shipping Line has fallen to a second quarter loss after seeing a slump across all of its divisions.
  • Diana Shipping in the red
    Diana Shipping has been hit by falling time-charter rates as it slumped to a loss in the second quarter.
  • Burned boxship berths
    Leonhardt & Blumberg's burned boxship Hansa Brandenburg has made it safely to Port Louis in Mauritius.
  • Mermaid wins subsea work
    Mermaid Maritime's Middle East subsea subsidiary has notched up $40m worth of contracts.
  • Jiangnan sees first half slump
    CSSC Jiangnan Heavy Industry has fallen to an expected loss in the first half of the year following a slump in ship orders.
  • Korean cash in line
    Scorpio Tankers is in discussions with Korean export credit agencies for the funding of some of its product tanker newbuildings, executives have confirmed.
  • Cosco to lose less
    Under-pressure owner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is forecasting a big drop in its first-half loss as it fights to make an annual profit.
  • KLC loss shrinks
    Bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has posted a reduced loss for the second quarter despite lower revenues.
  • MR price not right
    Values attached to MR tankers by shipbrokers are lagging the real price level in the market, Scorpio says.
  • Shreyas profit chopped
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics is launching two new services connecting the east and west of the country.
  • Solvtrans ship delayed
    Solvtrans is to be compensated by Spain's Astilleros Zamakona shipyard for the late delivery of a new well-boat.
  • NS United bounces back
    Japanese bulker company NS United has turned around last year's first quarter loss as revenue improved.
  • "Spill ship" named
    The Queensland government has pinned the blame for an oil slick at Brisbane on a Neptune Pacific Line (NPL) multipurpose.
  • ALLG deeper in the red
    All Leisure Group experienced a deeper first half loss despite its cruise business improving.
  • Kyoei profit cut back
    Japan's Kyoei Tanker has logged a lower profit in the first quarter despite revenue rising.
  • BaFin bearish on banks
    German banks are likely to make more loan-loss provisions for their EUR 100bn ($133bn) exposure to shipping.
  • Swiber prices sukuk
    Swiber Holdings looks set to raise around SGD150m ($120m) with the launch of its debut Islamic bond (sukuk) issue.
  • MES starts strongly
    Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has more than doubled its net earnings in the first quarter.
  • Kuok eyes POSH IPO
    Robert Kuok, Malaysia's richest man, is said to be planning an IPO for offshore marine services arm POSH Semco.
  • MOL back in black
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has made a return to profit in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, media reports from Japan suggest.
  • SMM wins PPL control
    Sembcorp Marine has gained complete control of the board of majority owned subsidiary PPL Shipyard following a legal ruling.
  • Pirate gang threat
    Security experts have warned that an organised criminal gang is preying on shipping off Bintan Island, Indonesia.
  • DAC paints grim forecast
    A surplus in global shipbuilding capacity and the low cost of newbuildings continue to pose a threat to the timing of a recovery in the containership market, according to Danaos chief executive John Coustas.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Boeing's Dreamliner troubles smolder
  • Seaspan signs $550 million containership order
    The vessel owner did not provide details on the number of ships, their size, shipyard or the prospective charterer other than to say it "expects to sign a long-term charters with one of the liner majors shortly."
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Maersk in TP rate hike
    The German liner carrier, in step with Danish competitor, said Monday it plans to raise eastbound transpacific rates by $400 per 40-foot container to the U.S. West Coast and $600 per FEU to the East Coast starting Sept. 1.
  • EU, China solar panel trade battle subsides
    Chinese solar panel suppliers on Saturday agreed to a voluntary price undertaking where they commit to stop dumping their products on the European market and keep prices above a certain floor, thus avoiding EU antidumping duties.
  • IATA: Cargo demand rises slightly
  • Trans-Pacific Parntership important to Maine exporters
  • Old Dominion opens new Texas service center
  • AIT expands to Omaha
  • HP to use GT Nexus for global visibility
    GT Nexus said it will connect the Hewlett-Packard network of logistics providers and suppliers across four continents to a single source of supply chain information about orders, inventory, shipments and documents.
  • Washington Notebook: ACE document imaging pilot enters phase 2
  • DHL creates cargo tracking mobile app

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2013
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    According to key player, avails for both IFO and MGO were getting tighter.
  • Prices climb across Europe
    Despite softer crude values.
  • Better maritime infrastructure in Arctic needed, says report
    Re-fuelling facilities among services highlighted.
  • New engine design promises efficiency gain
    Design company says product aims to cut down overall carbon footprint.
  • Bunker tanker deployment opens new opportunities
    Vessel will be able to operate at night and during monsoon conditions.
  • WFS faces ongoing clean-up costs
    'The citizens of Quebec are not the ones that will have to pay,' says minister.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Smooth supplies reported across all key ports.
  • Analysts predict stronger results for 'Big Three'
    Japanese shipping giants expected to post pretax profits.
  • Brisbane spill ship named
    Detention order has been issued.
  • Gazprom receives first tri-fuel LNG carrier newbuild
    The Yenisei River has been built by Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Plans for new bunker and transhipment hub win support
    'While at a very early stage indeed, these ideas open up a fascinating prospect.'
  • Norwegian Cruise Line posts loss
    But revenue was up.
  • Southern Petrochemical takes over Titan oil storage farms
    Firm has acquired Titan's oil storage farms in Shanghai, Quanzhou, Yantai and Nansha, says source.
  • Ghanaian bunker player posts stronger profits
    Bunkering has 'bright prospects', says GOIL.
  • Canadian 'green' vessel makes maiden voyage
    Whitefish Bay features a range of environmentally friendly technologies.

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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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