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January 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe box rates hit 17 month high before Chinese New Year
  • China Shipping consolidates group's chartering of 21 bulkers
  • Rebranded Pan Ocean finds old containership sale a hard sell
  • China's November social logistics value up 9.4pc
  • PCA willing to share US$1.6bn cost overrun with contractor
  • 'Plan B' if locks work for Panama Canal halted in funding row
  • CSBC secures US$50 million order of two 1,800 TEU from Iseaco
  • 7Seas Shipping handles transformers' shipment South Korea to Iraq
  • Log-In is 'unaffected' by delivery delay of 3 x 2,808 TEU ships
  • HACTL's air cargo dives 40pc in December to 153,386 tonnes
  • Cathay Pacific Services to build HKIA's third cargo transfer centre
  • CityJet to merge with InterSky to create business regional player

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics, Chennai handles record 176 TEUs in Dec. 2013
  • China to assist in augmenting the two leading Yemeni box ports
  • DNV GL launches new global brand
  • Evergreen names another vessel as part of fleet rejuvenation programme
  • HAROPA-Port du Havre publicises ambitious tariff policy for 2014
  • India offers huge potential in container trading & leasing: WCT's Olaf Gayko
  • OOCL ups Asia-Australia rate from Jan. 15
  • Tanker rates slide on increased tonnage
  • Better connectivity at Major Ports a must to enhance efficiency: Vasan
  • Kandla Port resumes container handling with immediate effect
  • Rail cargo handling capacity at Ennore Port jumps to 24 mt with additional siding
  • Construction arm of L&T receives orders worth INR 2,962 cr.
  • FDI norms may be relaxed for railways, construction
  • What's in a name? Obviously a lot when it comes to Pakistan awarding MFN status to India!

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Husa Transportation ending railfreight operations
  • Port of Rotterdam: fewer containers in 2013
  • Röhlig and Gebrüder Weiss restructure alliance
  • RAlpin posts best annual performance in 2013
  • Change of leadership at port of Melbourne
  • India's first air cargo community portal established
  • Arkas and Yang Ming expand services in Eastern Med
  • U-Freight America is C-TPAT revalidated
  • IAG Cargo and Waco System sign partnership deal
  • Mourning a founder father
  • IRU road transport indices confirm global economic recovery
  • STI Freight Management opens location in Riga
  • New chance for Canal Seine Nord Europe
  • Canadian lobsters land in Brussels
  • DB Schenker renews management in Brazil
  • Gillhuber tests LHV for car manufacturer
  • Skycargo: Pakistan und Südpazifik
  • Change of owners at Gothenburg-based Dacotrans

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • USCG cutter and laker collide during ice escort
  • GE Capital arranges $285 million of credit for Harley
  • Canadian Shipowners seek legal review of VGP dates
  • Paragon takes delivery of one, gets financing for two
  • Ares Shipyard to build eight ferries for Doha resort
  • Euronav to raise $1.085 billion

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle Commission adding co-presidents for 2014
  • Two new members sworn-in on Port of Bellingham Commission
  • Maintenance dredging underway at NOAA's Port of Newport location
  • Financial moves taking place at FRS Capital Corporation
  • Panama Canal Authority announces contribution proposal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • Insurers forced to develop their own solutions for Arctic vessels
    Traffic growth outpaces policymakers' ability to create a supporting legal framework
  • OSG tops high-yield gain league
    Bond price rises exceed 180%
  • Will Scorpio Bulkers take its foot off the gas pedal?
    Lauro says talks on bank finance for 74 newbuildings are under way
  • Libyan navy opens fire to prevent tanker entering rebel-held port
    Shipowner denies that Baku sought to load oil illegally at Es Sider
  • South Sudan's crude exports keep flowing as fighting continues
    Crude output from Adar oil fields is rising despite fears that conflict could spread
  • NewLead regains compliance with Nasdaq share price rule
    Qualifications panel will monitor owner closely for another six months
  • Demolition sector reports a quiet start to the new year
    GMS predicts a 'more modest' 2014 as supply of scrapped vessels slows
  • Storms whip up high earnings for northern European aframaxes
    But earnings for Mediterranean-based ships crash due to vessel build-up
  • AP Moller-Maersk sells stake in Danish supermarket group
    Shipping companies continue disposal of non-core assets
  • Authority prepared to step in to complete Panama Canal expansion
    Quijano makes fresh pledge as talks to resolve cost-overrun dispute continue
  • Bourbon sells 12 additional vessels in leaseback deal with CIBC
    Firm also agrees sale and bareboat charter-back for six ships with Standard Chartered
  • Euronav clarifies decision to raise $1bn for Maersk VLCC deal
    Crude tanker company wants working capital left over to pay for fees and operations
  • Shanghai box volume increases 3.3% in 2013
    The world's busiest port posts recovery in throughput growth
  • Sinotrans Shipping orders four bulkers at Jinling Shipyard
    Hong Kong-listed subsidiary of China state-owned giant presses ahead with fleet renewal

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • Port giant sells minority stake
    SSA, one of the largest terminal operators in the world, has unveiled a new ownership structure that boasts 'significant' new capital for growth
  • Canadian owners seek US rule relief
    The Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) has asked a New York court to order the Environmental Protection Agency to delay implementation of a US ballast-water regulation
  • Demand for widebeam boxships picking up
    A major chartering deal for wide-beam container ships is fuelling hopes that demand for large modern charter container ships will quickly recover this year
  • STX loses Scandlines ferry deal
    STX Finland's Turku yard has lost the €450 to 500M ($612 to $680M) deal to build two LNG ferries for Scandlines due to its inability to secure a financing package, local daily Turun Sanomat reported on 4 January
  • Libya navy fires on tanker
    A crude oil tanker has been fired upon by the Libyan navy while apparently attempting to enter a blockaded port, Reuters reported
  • China's wool imports increased in 2013
    China's wool imports increased 16% year-on-year to 319,000 tonnes in the first 11 months of 2013, a customs report said
  • Record box ship deliveries expected in 2014/15
    Container trades analyst Alphaliner has predicted that deliveries of new container vessels will reach record levels this year and next
  • Hanjin White delivery set for 31 July
    Hanjin Shipping announced today that it had set the delivery of 4,600teu containership Hanjin White for 31 July
  • Euronav to increase capital by $350M
    Belgian tanker operator Euronav plans to increase its capital by $350M to part-finance the projected $980M acquisition of the 15-vessel VLCC fleet of Maersk Tankers Singapore it announced on Sunday
  • Korean shipbuilders seek more order wins
    South Korea's big three shipbuilders - Hyundai HI, Samsung HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering - have set higher goals this year in their new year messages
  • U-Ming Marine obtains bulk carrier
    Taiwanese carrier U-Ming Marine announced yesterday that it obtained a 83,800dwt bulk carrier at the price of $33.8M
  • Eng Kong raises stake in depot business
    Singapore-based integrated logistics operator in Asia Pacific, Eng Kong, has increased its stake in the depot business of Tianjin Keyun
  • Sinotrans shipping orders four ultramaxes
    Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans Shipping has placed new orders at sibling Jinling Shipyard to build four 64,000dwt bulk carriers at an overall cost of $103.2M
  • VLGC rates return to profitable levels
    Rates to haul LPG on VLGCs have returned to profitable levels, as the plunge in Saudi ARAMCO's January contract prices has encouraged trading again

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • Stringent California Environmental Regulations Take Effect for Vessels in Transit and at Berths
  • YRC Worldwide, Creditors to Refinance $1.15 Billion Debt
  • Key US Truck Safety Rule Being Readied for Review
  • CBP Advances Pre-Inspection Pilot at Canadian-US Border
  • Panama Canal Proposes Way to Resolve Contractor Dispute
  • P3 on Solid Footing in US, Europe
  • US Ports Shift Focus to Operational Efficiency
  • Maersk to Sell Supermarket Stake to Focus on Containers, Energy
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Surged in December
  • Suez Canal Announces Plan for Logistics Hub

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • CSA seeks ballast water aid
    The Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) has asked a US appeals court to delay implementation of ballast water rules set to go into effect.
  • GUPC's counter olive branch
    Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) has submitted a counter proposal aimed at cooling down a dispute over the financially troubled Panama Canal expansion project.
  • Princess crewman missing
    The US Coast Guard is hunting for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii.
  • ACP offers olive branch
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has proposed a $283m plan to prevent a consortium building an already delayed set of locks from suspending the widening project.
  • Koreans to net more
    Rising demand for LNG carriers will help lift order intake at South Korea's main shipyards in 2014, Deutsche Bank says
  • Pemex ships to Europe
    Mexican exporter Pemex is to start shipping Olmeca crude to Europe this month.
  • HSH powers Paragon order
    Paragon Shipping has secured a loan from HSH Nordbank to help fund a double ultramax order in China.
  • Singapore hits new record
    Singapore handled a record number of containers last year but the terminal remained in second place behind Shanghai as the world's busiest.
  • Locked and loaded
    Euronav has the firepower to replicate its $1bn takeover of the Maersk VLCC fleet without the need for further equity raises, RS Platou Markets says.
  • New ports for Suez
    Egypt has shortlisted 14 international firms for a huge new project to develop the Suez Canal region.
  • Star Bulk seals loan
    Star Bulk Carriers has put pen to paper on a loan to pay for a pair of ultramax bulkers on the same day that it took delivery of the second of the two vessels.
  • On a roll
    Footage has emerged of what it is like to be on the bridge of a containership when it is being battered by an Atlantic storm.
  • Pirates free Althea pair
    West African pirates have freed a master and engineer snatched from a Greek-managed tanker last month.
  • DFDS: no appeals
    No appeals have been lodged against a UK judgement suspending MyFerryLink's ban from operating in Dover.
  • Ceona seals Petrobras gig
    Ceona has clinched its first contract for a newbuilding chartered from GC Rieber Shipping.
  • KDIC offloads trio
    Korea Deposit Insurance Corp (KDIC) has made a tidy profit from selling a trio of bulkers into Greece.
  • Nicaragua canal delayed
    Nicaragua will begin work on its huge new $40bn canal at the end of this year.
  • Shots fired at tanker
    Warning shots were fired at a Turkish tanker accused of making an illegal approach to the separatist-controlled Libyan port of Es-Sider.
  • Unipec retains crown
    Unipec has held on to its title as the world's leading charterer of dirty tankers shipping more than twice the volume of its nearest rival in 2013, according to Poten and Partners annual rankings.
  • Pan Ocean issue cut
    Korea's restructured bulker owner Pan Ocean has reduced its $1.17bn debt-for-equity issue after some creditors missed the boat.
  • Cash and carry
    AP Moller-Maersk is set for a $3bn cash boost following the sale of shares in Dansk Supermarked just two days after offloading its VLCC fleet to Euronav.
  • Ares wins ferries
    Turkey's Ares Shipyard has a won a contract to build eight ferries for Qatar.
  • Bourbon sells 18 more
    French offshore group Bourbon has revealed it sold and chartered back 18 more ships worth $528m towards the end of 2013.
  • EOC makes strong start
    EOC has booked a strong start to the new financial year on the back of long term charters for its construction fleet.
  • Sinotrans books four
    Sinotrans Shipping has ordered four ultramax bulker newbuildings at a shipyard in China, it announced Tuesday.
  • Ezion buys liftboat
    Ezion Holdings has acquired a liftboat from three Singapore private equity firms in a deal worth $32.5m.
  • Fortress eyes offshore
    Fortress Investment Group of the US appears to be growing increasingly interested in the offshore sector.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • WLS: Capacity drops as Alliance market shares rise
  • EPA: Texas importers must settle Clean Air violations
  • Contradictory reports on Nicaragua Canal start-up
    A BBC report over the weekend found that construction on a canal that runs through Nicaragua would probably not begin until next year, but the AP reported Monday reported that construction will begin in 2014.
  • Maersk parent sells stake in supermarket
    A.P. Moller-Maersk said it is divesting its shares in a Danish supermarket chain, receiving net proceeds of $3 billion and an accounting gain of about $2.5 billion through the deal.
  • Washington Notebook: Truck pilot program set to begin at Peace Bridge
  • $800 million granted for major Texas road projects
    San Antonio transportation leaders and the Texas Department of Transportation today unveiled a plan to allocate more than $800 million to fund expansions of I-10, US 281 and Loop 1604.
  • Union Pacific expands intermodal service
    Union Pacific Railroad announced yesterday a new intermodal service between Laredo, Texas, and Memphis, Tenn., to support growing transportation needs for the automotive manufacturing and intermodal marketplaces.
  • Pritzker to lead Middle East mission
  • Panama reassures industry that Canal expansion will proceed
  • Triton launches LCL exports to Central America
  • DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America
  • Firm developing fuel cell range extenders for FedEx
  • Pilot Freight Services' Raleigh station relocates
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2014
  • Prices continue falling across Europe
    Quiet market reported in Hamburg.
  • Good demand but tight avails in Fujairah
    Markets soft in South Africa.
  • Gibraltar: Record incursions by Spanish vessels
    Incidents unlawful but not deemed a threat.
  • Bunker removal project was like 'workout at the gym'
    Canadian cleanup cost tens of millions of dollars to recover less than 50 mt of bunker fuel.
  • Change at the top at Andatee
    Chinese bunker player gets new CEO.
  • Singapore: Annual bunker sales flat
    But vessel arrivals and cargo throughput up.
  • 'On spec' product in short supply
    Singapore traders say arbitrage volumes are falling.
  • Iraq increases fuel oil exports
    Nation issues second direct tender offer in two months.
  • De-bunkered fuel oil no longer classed as waste
    EU ruling hinges on whether material is still of use.
  • Maersk: High fuel consumption vessels being withdrawn
    Triple-E containerships: 'The exercise is to become more environmentally friendly.'
  • Bunker prices soft across Asian ports
    Refineries holding back on sales due to falling crude prices, says player.
  • Petrotrin employees suspended as investigations continue
    Action taken to 'ensure the integrity' of the inquiry.
  • 'Eco' tanker under construction in the US
    Ship to feature LNG convertible engine.
  • Asian shipowning giant orders fuel-saving trio
    Ships' design cuts bunker consumption by 12%, according to shipbuilder.
  • NYK: Fuel-saving activities produce results
    NYK returned to the black for first half of its current fiscal

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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