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August 6, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing bans New Zealand milk powder imports after botulism alarm raised
  • China slowdown means no peak season for north Europe: Port Tracker
  • WTO favours US in complaint over China's imposition of chicken duties
  • Danaos first half profit falls 28pc to $26 million as charter rates sink
  • Diana Containerships reverses gain into US$5 million loss in second quarter
  • NY-NJ losing cargo to Baltimore as port sells itself on cost savings
  • New Jersey's Maher Terminals says computer glitch has been overcome
  • Eco lobbies, Teamsters want court to stop raising of NY's Bayonne Bridge
  • Xinjiang grain exports increase 10.2pc to US$2.98 million in 5 months
  • Xinjiang Dulata border trade value up 135pc to US$1.18 billion in 5 months
  • Taiyuan road freight volume up 12.3pc, but rail off 5.3pc in 5 months
  • Singapore adopts UN's new rules on seafarer fitness for sea service
  • Grand Alliance boosts Tacoma boxes 29pc, but big growth to end in Q3
  • Gujarat Pipavav profit up 124pc, volume up 17pc to 1.43 million TEU
  • Northwest coast India Kandla port plans major box terminal development
  • India's Concor profit up 0.5pc to US$41.65 million on 15pc more revenue
  • DB Schenker offers another China-Germany rail service from August 14
  • Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to acquire 49pc of Air Serbia, aka, JatAirways
  • MidAmerica Airport plan to make short-haul all cargo planes sparks storm
  • Burma drafts national aviation policy aimed at becoming SE Asia hub

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Charleston's Union Pier Terminal bustling with break-bulk
  • Fujian merging operators to form two port groups
  • G6 Alliance adjusts Black Sea coverage by new feeder service
  • HPCL starts bunker supply from Cochin Port
  • International Bunkering appoints new Country Head for India
  • Maersk Line recognised by Unilever for outstanding service
  • Meijin Terminal opens in eastern China
  • New IFRS for consolidated accounts could raise issues for shipping
  • Sino-International Conference attracting finest independent freight forwarders
  • Spanish scheme for purchase of ships abolished
  • ZIM launching new West Coast Central America service
  • Skimmed milk powder exports seen surging to 10,000 t
  • Chinese-built box terminal commissioned at Colombo port
  • DP World sees improved volumes in Q2
  • Kakinada ports to close shop on Tuesday against Telengana decision
  • Rice shipped from Paradip to Indonesia
  • Air freight volumes highest since mid-2011
  • INR nosedives by 206 paise to close at new record low of 61.10 last week
  • RBI says forex reserves adequate

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Ranger Offshore adds EMAS DSV to its fleet
  • Steady progress on new oceanographic research vessels
  • Bisso Towboat orders new ASD ship-assist tug
  • Incat Tasmania to build catamaran crewboat
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo gensets picked for Ceona newbuild
  • Duncan Hunter to keynote for salvage conference
  • Navy goes from composites to steel for DDG 1002 deckhouse
  • Judge rejects U.S. attempt to revive Bollinger FCA suit
  • TK LNG inks newbuild acquisition and leaseback deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • President Obama selects Kerlikowske as Customs commissioner nominee
  • Panama Canal awaits arrival of new gates for lock project
  • Zim expanding service menu with Balboa/Central America run
  • Department of Transportation issues emergency order to railroads
  • G6 Alliance plans changes for Far East to Black Sea trades

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • London Gateway lands SAECS service
    Consortium of Maersk Line, Safmarine, MOL and DAL to switch UK calls from Tilbury in November
  • Evergreen quits Thamesport for Felixstowe
    But MacAndrews gives Thamesport the thumbs-up
  • Owners warned over uncredited certification bodies offering armed guard standard
    UK is only country currently policing firms wishing to offer international standard
  • TEN hints at second LNG carrier move by year's end
    Greece-based owner remains confident of charter for enlarged newbuild
  • Beijing releases three-year plan to expedite shipbuilding restructuring
    Details of scheme's implementation remain sketchy
  • Port states launch ship propulsion and machinery inspection campaign
    Steamship Mutual P&I Club issues warning circular on inspectors' targets
  • UK Royal Navy takes the lead in saving fuel
    New system saves energy costs, reduces maintenance and cuts airborne viruses
  • Singapore LNG imports swell
    City state will grow into its role as an Asian LNG shipping and trading hub
  • Angola LNG may yet disappoint
    Maintenance shutdowns hamper new export plants
  • G6 declares end of the line for Asia Black Sea Express
    Last sailing for the ABX service will be MOL Performance from Ningbo on August 30
  • Horizon stems flow of red ink
    Carrier's net loss trimmed to $900,000 in second quarter by reducing drydocking and fuel costs
  • Interview: Rehberg Eckhardt, CDU/CSU maritime representative
    Member of parliament explains the reasoning behind Germany's new armed guard rules
  • Security industry questions flag state regulatory 'strain'
    Division on whether states should go beyond the international standard requirements
  • Evergas to take over Solvang's stake in disputed joint venture
    Jaccar-controlled gas carrier will own 100% of venture formed in 2009
  • China Merchants takes four VLCC options at compatriot yards
    Two vessels each for Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co and Waigaoqiao
  • Teekay acquires Awilco LNG carrier
    Option for second vessel

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • China, Russia bar NZ milk powder cargoes
    CHINA and Russia have halted milk powder cargoes from New Zealand and Australia, NZ's trade minister said, because a bacterium that can cause botulism was found in some dairy products
  • Evergas buys out Solvang stake
    EVERGAS, the Copenhagen gas carrier group, said today it has agreed to take over Norwegian JV partner Solvang's stake in their ESE venture
  • Horizon whittles losses
    JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines cut losses in its latest quarter as the group continues to recover from financial and legal problems
  • China's steel sector loses $113M
    CHINA'S iron and steel industry reported aggregate losses of 699M yuan (about $113M) in June, the China Iron & Steel Association said
  • Golar books FSRU
    NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG said today it has found work for Golar Igloo, the only uncontracted FSRU newbuilding left on its roster
  • China's shipping groups fall short of 'A' grades
    COSCO was among the Chinese shipping giants that failed to achieve an 'A' rating in the 2012 annual performance evaluation of China's central enterprises
  • Modec wins FPSO deal
    JAPAN's floating production systems contractor Modec said today it has won a contract to convert a VLCC into an FPSO
  • OSG hints at split-up
    OSG HAS hinted that its Chapter 11 reorganisation might take the shape of a "potential separation of certain business lines"
  • Awilco, Teekay close LNG deal
    TEEKAY LNG Partners said today it has signed a deal with Oslo-listed Awilco LNG to acquire a 155,900m³ newbuilding gas carrier, with an option to acquire a second ship
  • Box ship stranded off Myanmar
    SALVORS are today travelling to a box ship stranded with engine failure Mananung Island, Myanmar
  • JES lands $20M loan
    SINGAPORE-listed JES International said today it has secured a $20M loan facility, with the option for another of up to another $20M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • New Container Terminal Opens in Sri Lanka
    A new container transshipment terminal that aims to compete with hubs in Singapore, the Middle East and India opened Monday in Sri Lanka. The $500 million Colombo International Container Terminal is 85 percent owned by operator China Merchant Holdings International, which is working to build it into a transshipment hub for...
  • Brooklyn Stevedore Accepts Outside Monitor
    Stevedoring company American Maritime Services of Brooklyn has become the first company to accept monitoring by an independent private sector inspector general under an anti-racketeering program authorized by the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. American accepted the monitor under a settlement agreement in order to avoid a potential license challenge...
  • FreightCar America Slips Into the Red
    FreightCar America reported a net loss of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared with a profit of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the freight railcar manufacturer was $47.1 million, plummeting from $181.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the...
  • Zim to Launch New Central America Service
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will launch a new service, Balboa Central America Express, which will connect ports on the west coast of Central America with the carrier's Container Service Pacific via the Port of Balboa, Panama. The new service will operate two vessels on a weekly basis with the following rotation:...
  • Panama Canal's New Lock Gates to Arrive Mid-Month
    The third set of locks has departed from Italy, where they were manufactured.The first four new gates for the Panama Canal's third set of locks are scheduled to arrive in Panama from Italy on Aug. 19, 2013. The third set of locks has a total of 16 rolling gates, eight for...
  • CBP Announces Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
    WASHINGTON- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has made preliminary selections for five new public-private partnerships and is continuing progress on an additional existing project. These six projects in California, Florida and Texas are designed to support growth in cross-border trade and travel. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations...
  • Integrity Logistics Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Huge Employee Outing at Skamania Lodge
    WILSONVILLE, OR - Integrity Logistics is celebrating a quarter of a century in business with a weekend outing for employees and spouses at world-class Skamania Lodge Resort in Stevenson, Washington this weekend. In addition to a golf tournament, employees will be able to choose from a number of activities that includes...
  • SDV Attains Two More Notable Awards
    The past few months have been very memorable for SDV as the global 3PL was recognized for their sustainability efforts and first-class worldwide services by Inbound Logistics magazine. June marked the announcement of SDV being selected as a 'Green Supply Chain Partner'. SDV was recognized for their continued efforts of sustainability...
  • Boskalis acquires EUR 80 million dredging contract in South Korea
    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract by Daewoo E&C for the dredging and reclamation of new land for Songdo International City on the waterfront of Incheon, South Korea. The total value of the contract amounts to approximately EUR 80 million. The project consists of reclamation of new...
  • Carton board challenges wood as the base for transport packaging
    Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board. The spearhead developer and manufacturer of pallets and transport boxes as well as other transport packaging solutions...
  • NRF Says Retailers Hurt by NY-NJ Port Delays
    Retailers are feeling a "negative economic impact" from congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey and are anxious for the delays to abate before the start of the pre-holiday peak shipping season, the National Retail Federation says. NRF President Matthew Shay sent a letter to the Port Authority...
  • Decline in Suez Canal Container Ship Transits Slows
    The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal experienced a drop of roughly 4 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013, the smallest decline in six quarters. The canal has seen year-over-year decreases for the past seven quarters, but the pace of the decline has slowed for...
  • Logwin's Revenue Slid in First Half of 2013
    The Logwin Group reported its revenue in the first half of 2013 was €622.8 million (about US$824.6 million), sliding from €652.7 million in the same period in 2012. The drop was driven by lower freight rates in Logwin's air and ocean segment, as well as location closures and the disposal of...
  • Bunker Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Up
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel rose slightly in the week ending Aug. 2, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. This was the fifth consecutive week of increases for high sulfur bunker fuel and the fourth for low...
  • G6 Alliance to Modify Asia-Europe Coverage
    The members of the G6 Alliance will modify their trade routes between the Far East and the Black Sea and eastern Mediterranean, starting in week 36. The last sailing for the ABX service will be the MOL Performance, with an estimated time of arrival in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 30. All port...
  • South African Trade Value Growth Exceeds 10 Percent
    South Africa's imports and exports through June 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of both South Africa's imports and exports grew more than 10 percent year-over-year in June 2013, according to preliminary trade statistics from the South African Revenue Service. For the past five months, imports and exports have shown consistent...
  • Port of Dover's Cross-Channel Traffic Rises 11 Percent
    England's Port of Dover reported its traffic in the cross-Channel freight market in the first six months of 2013 rose 11 percent compared to the same period last year, although the Eurotunnel's truck volume dropped 7 percent. From January to June, the Port of Dover team and its ferry partners have...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Capital lines up offering
    Capital Product Partners of Greece is lining up a follow-on equity offering in which it hopes to raise the cash needed to acquire three containerships from its sponsor.
  • Hitting the gas
    New York-based Scorpio Tankers is once again proving it doesn't waste time when it raises fresh equity in the capital markets.
  • Ridgebury scoops suezmax
    Ridgebury Tankers of the US has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Farstad's fixing frenzy
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has revealed charters for 11 ships in the southern hemisphere worth NOK 350m ($59m).
  • Deutsche debt shredded
    Freeseas has firmed up a deal with Deutsche Bank and an alternative investment firm which writes off a $30m debt for the bulker owner.
  • Filling the finance bucket
    Golar LNG's likely drop-down sales of two FSRUs to spin-off Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) will add to its newbuilding funds.
  • TEN still spinning
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is getting its ducks in a row to launch an MLP in late 2013 or early 2014, its CEO says.
  • G6 axes Black Sea run
    The G6 Alliance of boxship owners is replacing its ABX loop to the Black Sea with a new service.
  • Three for Pac Basin
    Pacific Basin has purchased three vessels from Sojitz Marine of Japan in the latest phase of its expansion drive.
  • Golar wins again
    Oslo-listed Golar LNG has won its second FSRU contract in a week.
  • SHI shy on prices
    Samsung Heavy Industries has warned investors not to get too carried away with hopes of newbuilding price rises.
  • China's three-year plan
    The Chinese government has revealed a plan to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry over the next three years - starting with a halt to all new yard projects.
  • VLs in demo scrap
    Iranian-linked VLCCs cause a stink following scrap sale into India and Bangladesh.
  • MOL Comfort box leaks
    A gas tank washed up in India from the sunken MOL Comfort has started to leak.
  • Gladys gets a tow
    An Indonesian boxship is to be towed to Bangladesh following a grounding off Myanmar.
  • Funding plug sparks Awilco
    Awilco LNG shares were running hot today after a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay removed the Oslo-listed owner's funding headache.
  • Boskalis bags EUR 80m
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has won a dredging contract worth EUR 80m ($106.37m) in South Korea.
  • Kaiser the sole chief
    Billionaire George Kaiser has taken full control of FLNG specialist Excelerate Energy.
  • Yard rampage
    Four people have been wounded and property damaged as workers attacked offices at a Wilmar shipyard in Indonesia.
  • Evergas in exit deal
    Evergas has struck a deal with Solvang to take full control of a joint venture just weeks after the separation was announced.
  • CMES inks four more VLs
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its newbuilding push by declaring four VLCC options at domestic shipyards.
  • JES gets cash injection
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is poised to secure a fresh injection of funds as it battles for survival.
  • Hosco VLCCs sold
    Chinese shipowner Hebei Ocean Shipping Co (Hosco) has reportedly sold two of its modern Chinese-built VLCCs.
  • TGP grabs Awilco ship
    Awilco LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay LNG Partners for its first LNG carrier newbuilding.
  • Atlantic in the money
    Atlantic Navigation continues to see a strong performance in 2013 reporting a 53% increase in second quarter net profits.
  • Suez safety fears
    Shipowners have been warned to be on their guard during transits of the Suez Canal in the wake of the political upheaval in Egypt.
  • Genting trims NCL stake
    Genting Hong Kong plans to sell a 5.6% stake in US-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings regulatory filings show.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: EU approves US Airways, American merger
    AMR Corp. and US Airways Group have received permission from the European Commission for the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways conditional upon the release of a daily slot pair at Heathrow Airport.
  • Changes in Asia-Black Sea services
  • Deringer to use Kewill Customs platform
  • House panel to try moving WRDA bill next month
  • Jasper County, S.C. demanding action on port project
    The county has been promoting development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal for many years on the north bank of the river, on land that was used by the Georgia Ports Authority for disposal of dredge materials.
  • U.S. agencies issue new rail oil guidelines
    The order, which results in enforcement actions if railroads fail to comply, specifies that cars transporting hazardous materials can't be left alone on mainline tracks. The agencies also issued rules regarding hand brakes on cars.
  • Drewry sees liner companies going 'asset light'
    "As ocean carriers' financial results are not expected to improve significantly before 2016, leasing will continue to grow, thereby creating opportunities for new financiers to enter the market," the London-based consultancy said.
  • Horizon slashes losses
  • Railroad cost of capital decreases
  • International Shipholding gets boost from Jones Act acquisition
  • MASkargo starts priority service
  • SEKO developing proof of delivery smartphone app
  • WTO sides with U.S. over China's chicken import duties
    A dispute settlement panel agreed with the United States, finding that China violated numerous WTO obligations in conducting its investigations and imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chicken imports.
  • European IPR seizures dropped in 2012
  • USTDA, GW University to help determine best value
  • Emirates changes surcharge calculations
  • Key appointments made at Commerce
  • Old Dominion keeps up expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Prices head down in Fujairah
    Markets soft in South Africa.
  • Prices soften across Northwest Europe
    Quiet markets in Rotterdam and Hamburg.
  • Gibraltar/Spain tensions could hit bunker players
    Reports from Spain say naval patrols could 'control bunker activities'.
  • Gunvor secures $900 million credit
    $500 million deal to finance German refinery and $400 million credit to finance Middle East oil product trading activities.
  • Changes at Compass Marine Fuels
    Further communication should go via director.
  • WFS: Volume growth not linked to more risk
    Company risk profile 'has not increased' although bunker demand is 'slack' says CEO.
  • Bunker prices mostly strengthening across Asia
    Except in Singapore, where prices were lower.
  • Engine maker confident about handling methanol
    Not worried despite lack of experience or trials of methanol as fuel for ships.
  • STX: Confusion surrounds 'cash flow' loan
    Much-needed cash injection could be wishful thinking.
  • China calls for scrapping of inefficient vesssls
    'We still have a lot of old and fuel-intensive vessels in the market.'
  • Horizon Lines trims quarterly losses
    Improvement performance driven by lower fuel consumption.
  • Reports: Ghanaian firm approached over stolen fuel oil cargo
    Cargo reported to be linked to a recent hijacking in the region.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Fire exchanged with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
La Goulette
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport
Washington
Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model
The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...
With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs
Rome
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio
Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.
Miami
Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.
The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
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