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April 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM profit up 22.8pc to US$408 million on asset sale, revenues flat
  • Wan Hai profits up 16pc to US$68.9 million despite 5pc revenue fall
  • Suez Canal traffic suffers 4pc decline in 2013 to 16,516 transits
  • CSCL, Hanjin, Evergreen receive three 8,000-10,000 TEU ships
  • Vinalines calls consultants to advise on IPO and port privatisation
  • Brace for big shipping, logistics upheaval with Crimea crisis: Ti
  • Canadian minister squelches global warmist hopes for Arctic passage
  • Jinan and Heze government cooperate to build rail logistics park
  • Shanghai auto-distribution unit boasts highest daily order processing
  • DHL and UTLC launch China-Europe rail freight forwarding partnership
  • Biggest showing ever at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime APM 2014
  • Armed guard firm wins Lloyd's Register ISO/PAS 28007 certification
  • Obama will seek to end tariffs on eco-goods in current trade talks
  • Unitechnik redesigns cold-storage logistics hub in Middle East
  • Two ex-Cargolux execs starting work for Russia's Volga-Dnepr
  • TSA super fussy and costly when acting against cargo security risks
  • Kenya Airways to boost Europe to Nairobi with first 787 Dreamliner

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Large vessels making waves on smaller trades
  • MoS considering regulating service provider charges
  • Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008
  • Thailand bets big on seaborne trade with India
  • JN Port handles over 4.15 m TEUs in 2013-14
  • Ports around the world expected to grow in 2014
  • Forex hedging rules eased for ex-im trade
  • Forex reserves shoot up by $1.83 bn to $297.28 bn
  • Reliance to develop offshore blocks in Myanmar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • EU examining Italy's railfreight market
  • Queensland government searching for railfreight operator
  • Big fish drops off Iata hook
  • CMA CGM reports healthy increase in net profit
  • World Airways ceases operation
  • Promotions at Astag
  • Cooperation on rail route China-Europe
  • Port of New York needs new chairman
  • MOL steers ahead for "solid growth"
  • Cargoline welcomes Sittam as new partner in Italy
  • Saudia Cargo increases UK and US belly capacity
  • New offices in Australia and New Zealand
  • Growth in a troubled market
  • Shipping confidence reaches highest level
  • FedEx Freight opens container freight station in Chicago
  • Stansted's cargo price controls removed

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Oaktree-backed Harkand charters HOS OCV
  • Pirates fire at AMPTC tanker
  • Nigeria detains two maritime security guards
  • More shipowners opt for exhaust gas scrubbers
  • Cigarette demands cause Suez incidents
  • SX 157 award biggest yet for Ulstein D&S
  • Vigor Portland books MSC contract
  • Damen delivers Shoalbuster to MCS

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • MarAd announces test results of renewable biofuel for vessel use
  • FESCO adds FESCO NOVIK to fleet of Ice Class vessels
  • Terminal music program expanding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • Alaska Airlines expanding Sea-Tac Airport flight list
  • Truckload Carriers Association names Shepard Dunn chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Genco gets one more day
    Company reaches waiver agreement with lenders
  • Shagang arrests HNA crude tanker
    Shagang continues to pursue HNA with 'clear message' of second arrest in two weeks
  • Marine environment protection committee meets in London
    IMO member states debate whether to delay Tier III NOx emission rules
  • China Rongsheng admits losing all offshore orders
    Lack of export credit insurance and bank financing puts brakes on lucrative offshore deals
  • Solvang boosts scrubber orders to meet pending sulphur challenge
    Norwegian owner orders more exhaust gas cleaning systems on newbuildings
  • Euronav's Rodgers takes helm at International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
    Former Maersk Tankers chief Hanne Sørensen steps aside to focus on Damco
  • Transport lender bullish on smaller LPG carriers
    CIT looking for more deals after Epic Gas loan
  • Exmar sees profit boost on disposals
    Turnover down at Saverys gas specialist
  • China Merchants issues $2bn in mandatory convertible securities
    China port player reports net profit up 18.8% in 2013
  • CMA CGM upgrades six newbuildings to 17,700 teu
    French line scales up to match P3 partners Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co
  • Chemnav reaches for $115m to help fund six newbuilds
    Move reflects increased attention on chemical tankers
  • Shipowner groups welcome Brussels move on consortia regulations
    Extending the rules would offer legal certainty, say three top associations
  • Boxship sells to Indian breakers for more than $500 per ldt
    Free to read: GMS warns of 'delirious optimism' as volatile market delivers a string of high-priced deals
  • NYK aims to triple net profit and invest $8bn in strategic sectors
    Japanese shipping giant bets on LNG and offshore business
  • CMA CGM cuts debt by 20% as terminals sale boosts net profit to $408m
    Updated: P3 lines prepare for July start date, pending final antitrust clearance
  • Shipping confidence hits a six-year high
    Survey reveals boost from recovering rates and private equity involvement
  • Rising values spark boom in first-quarter tanker sales and purchases
    Experts report nearly $4bn worth of deals as amount of tonnage sold is doubled
  • Ten ships search Indian Ocean for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
    Australia reports no new progress finding aircraft missing with 239 passengers
  • Wrist Ship Supply posts 25% annual profit growth
    Danish ship supplier cites improved efficiency and expanding shipping and offshore markets
  • MOL seeks to double net profit by pushing into LNG and offshore
    Japanese shipping giant plans to cut exposure to bulkers, tankers and boxships
  • Yang Ming reports $95m net loss
    Poor rates environment blamed for Taiwan line's weaker 2013 operating performance
  • Evergreen Marine posts $49m loss for 2013
    Slip into the red on flat revenue reflects last year's tough rates environment
  • China Rongsheng posts a deeper annual loss of $1.4bn
    Revenues fall 83% on-year, as shipbuilder strikes credit-relief deal with its banks

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Dry bulker prices extend gains
    Values of second-hand dry bulk vessels continued to appreciate across all segments last week despite a softer sentiment on the freight markets, a shipping analyst has noted.
  • Faulty ship's lifeboat led to serious injury
    A ship's engineer on board the Maltese registered bulk carrier Aquarosa was seriously injured when a lifeboat was accidently released during an inspection this month, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported today.
  • CMA CGM profits up 23%
    Container line operator CMA CGM ran up a $26M deficit in the final quarter of 2013 but still pushed up full year profits 22.8% year on year to $408M.496694.timg
  • Vinashinlines starts bankruptcy proceedings
    Vinashin Ocean Shipping Company (Vinashinlines) has asked to start bankruptcy procedures at the Ha Noi People's Court, Vietnam's official media have reported.
  • Avance seeks $100M in Oslo IPO
    Avance Gas Holding Ltd says it has resolved to launch an IPO and to apply for a listing of its common shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen completes bond issue
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA says it has completed an issue of a NK800M ($133M) worth five-year senior unsecured bond with maturity due in April 2019.
  • ABG shipyard debt restructuring agreed
    Lenders of debt-ridden ABG Shipyard have cleared its debt restructuring and given a Rs 21Bn ($350M) lifeline to India's largest private shipbuilder.
  • Indian port hunts for illegal gold and cash
    Port authorities in India are today searching for a consignment of gold and currency thought to have arrived illegally by ship.
  • Troubles over the rainbow for Boskalis
    Dredging in Maldives has been halted after property and vegetation was covered with sediment as a result of 'rainbowing' - the spraying of material from a dredger's bow-mounted nozzle.
  • MOL Group introduces new management plan
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced its new three-year mid-term management plan that will take effect in April 2014.
  • Nam Cheong sells two offshore vessels
    Nam Cheong Limited today reported that it has sold another two vessels worth approximately $43.1M, making it a record sale of seven vessels within the first three months of this year.
  • RSHI losses shoot up in 2013
    China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) today said its losses shot up 1415% year on year to CNY8.7Bn ($1.4Bn) in 2013, due to delayed new vessel buildings and deliveries, as well as surging provisions.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Canada, US Rail Proposals Could Lower Prices But Hurt Service
    WASHINGTON - Some U.S. and Canadian railcar shippers could get some pricing relief if efforts in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa to change switching rules take effect. Switching, or transferring loaded railcars from one railroad's track to another's, is what knits together the North American rail system for everything from tank cars...
  • Changing With the Times
    Q: I know you've been writing the Q&A column for about 50 years, and I guess you've been in the transportation industry for longer than that. From what I know of the industry's history, there have been a lot of changes over that time. I'm wondering what you think about all...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Braces for Three-Day Strike
    Lufthansa Cargo's services face severe disruption beginning tomorrow as pilots across the German airline stage a three-day strike. The strike by more than 5,500 pilots, the majority in Lufthansa's passenger division, to protest changes in retirement conditions, is due to run from 10:00 p.m. GMT on April 1 until 9:59 p.m....
  • KKR Backs European Locomotive-Leasing Firm
    KKR, the U.S.-based global investment group, today announced it is supporting a new European locomotive leasing firm to capitalize on the emergence of private companies spurred by rail deregulation across the continent. European Locomotive Leasing (ELL), which is expected to focus mainly the rail freight sector, has signed a contract to...
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port of Long Beach
    Al Moro, acting executive director of the Port of Long Beach, discusses growth prospects for 2014, what sets the port apart from competitors, and the port's environmental programs, especially those aimed at shipping lines, as well as steps, such as its capital improvement projects, aimed at meeting new competitive challenges....
  • CMA CGM's Net Profit Soars on Sale of Ports Unit Stake
    CMA CGM's net profit surged almost 23 percent in 2013, driven by the sale of a stake in its ports unit, but the French ocean carrier lost money in a volatile fourth quarter. The world's third-largest carrier booked a consolidated net profit of $408 million against $332 million in 2012, bloated...
  • Truckers Rethinking Rate Expectations: TCP Survey
    According to the calendar, spring began March 20. In terms of truck capacity, however, spring got its start in December or January, according to Richard Mikes. "Capacity is one season out of phase," said Mikes, a partner at financial advisory firm Transport Capital Partners. "This year, the winter season was the...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Navios closes notes sale
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has completed the sale of $60m in notes, in part to help fund a recently delivered VLCC newbuilding.
  • Six pack of picks
    Jefferies has picked a sextet of New York-listed shipowners as the most attractive investment targets for the next year or two.
  • Explorer to get upgrade
    Royal Caribbean International has announced an upgrade programme for a 14-year-old cruiseship that will be repositioned to the United Kingdom.
  • Grand China VLCC arrested
    Grand China's 305,000-dwt tanker GC Guangzhou (built 1999) has been arrested in South Korea, in a move almost simultaneous with the release of a capesize bulker previously arrested in Australia -- in both cases by China's Shagang Shipping.
  • Chinese steel stockpiles dip
    Chinese steel stockpiles declined by 2% this week, a sign that could bolster iron ore import demand and the bulker market, according to Commodore Research.
  • Greek crews out again
    Greek seafarers union PNO has called another strike in protest at contract amendments.
  • Harkand adds one
    Oaktree Capital-backed subsea outfit Harkand is boosting its presence in the US with the addition of another Jones Act compliant vessel.
  • Paper proving popular
    Dry cargo FFA trading has reached a post-crash high as rates recover and outside investors play a larger role in shipping, SSY Futures says.
  • Wells tunes SSW forecast
    Wells Fargo Securities has dialed up its profit expectations for Seaspan after the containership owner revealed further details about its newbuilding orderbook.
  • Minoan curbs loss
    Grimaldi-controlled Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines chopped its loss in 2013 thanks to tight cost control.
  • Sainty seals box quartet
    China's Sainty Marine has clinched a deal to build four 2,350-teu containerships for Dutch owner Universal Marine.
  • Yang Ming loss jumps
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has posted a bigger loss for 2013 as expenses outstripped revenue.
  • Icon scraps tanker
    A tanker at the centre of a US oil spill in 2010 has been sent for demolition in Pakistan, brokers say.
  • Wrist earnings stronger
    Denmark's Wrist Ship Supply has increased 2013 profit by 25% as revenue grew.
  • Fesco reverses the red
    Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco) overturned a big loss in 2012 to return to the black last year.
  • Owners clinch Chinese cash
    German owners Peter Dohle and Bernard Schulte have signed finance deals worth $1.2bn with Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank).
  • Fredriksen buys Greek brace
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is said to have snapped up two resales from a Greek owner in what would mark its first investment in the crude tanker market in more than two years.
  • Holdups hinder Portsmouth plan
    Political holdups could see a lifeline for shipbuilding in Portsmouth transferred to a site in Dubai.
  • CMA CGM soars
    Growing volumes and an asset sale have helped French container line CMA CGM to a bigger profit for 2013.
  • Pac wins newbuild work
    Pacific Radiance has secured a $100m charter contract for the newest addition to its fleet.
  • Solvang VLGC goes long
    Solvang has secured a long term charter for one of its jointly owned VLGCs.
  • MOL sets growth course
    Japanese owner MOL has unveiled a new three-year plan aimed at boosting profit to JPY 110bn ($1.06bn) before 2020.
  • GasLog execs not selling
    GasLog executives are not looking to sell off shares despite an SEC filing clearing the way for a large chunk of stock to be traded.
  • Evergreen a deeper red
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen's loss has increased in 2013 as revenue fell and costs rose.
  • Nakilat eyes more of Maran JV
    Qatari shipping group Nakilat may look to boost its stake in an LNG joint venture with Greek shipowner Maran Gas beyond the current 40% mark.
  • PIL in scrap score
    Pacific International Lines has secured a strong scrap price for one of its handysize boxships.
  • Three missing in smash
    Three crew are missing after a collision that sank their cargoship in thick fog off China.
  • Chu Kong stronger
    Hong Kong ferry and terminals group Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKSE) has posted improved 2013 profit as revenue climbed.
  • Tanker crew evacuated
    A Schulte-managed tanker has suffered a fire while anchored off Spain.
  • Tanker shot at in Hormuz
    A tanker has come under fire in a rate attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
  • Rongsheng ends in red
    Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, China's largest private shipbuilder, posted a second straight annual loss on Monday.
  • Nam Cheong sells OSVs
    Nam Cheong has sold another two offshore support vessels in two separate deals worth $43.1m.
  • Bumi wins Angola gig
    Bumi Armada has secured a letter of intent (LOI) to supply an FPSO for Angola in a deal potentially worth $2.9bn.
  • UK nationals held
    Nigerian authorities have detained two security contractors over allegations of crude oil theft from the West African nation.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • U.S. steel imports rise slightly in February
  • IATA cargo head to retire in June
  • AgTC: Prepare for West Coast port disruption
  • Analysis: 'System of engagement' a new goal for supply chain
    Last week, Greg Johnsen of GT Nexus took part in an EBN live chat about the role networks play in modern supply chains and made a point about the nomenclature that companies use for the systems that bind their enterprises.
  • USITC: Small/midsize U.S. exporters hindered in EU export efforts
    Standards and a variety of other trade barriers in the European Union disproportionately affect the exports of U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises more than those of large firms, according to a new report by the USITC.
  • Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns
    David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon.
  • Port Vancouver port begins truck strike recovery
    Containers are moving again at a more-normal volume after federal, provincial and port officials agreed four days ago to improve compensation for delivery drivers to end a six-week strike at Port Metro Vancouver.
  • CMA CGM's 2013 profit boosted by terminal sale
  • ZIM shrinks operating loss in 2013
  • BMW to expand auto production in S.C.
  • COSCO reports 2013 profit after selling assets
  • AMI expands in Australia/New Zealand
  • Executive moves
  • Drewry: Air rates continue decline in February

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Prices start week mixed across Europe
    IFO prices soft in Istanbul.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Cape Town.
  • Piraeus: Ferry strike called
    Set to last until early Wednesday morning.
  • Security contractors arrested in Nigeria for alleged crude oil theft
    Security firm denies allegations.
  • South Korean refiner buys fuel to use as feedstock
    But regional fuel oil market remains well supplied.
  • Bunker tankers complete maintenance
    Two Lukoil tankers on scheduled maintenance.
  • Full-scale bunker operations four years behind schedule
    Bunker operations 'could begin in Hambantota in April'.
  • DNV GL ups stake in weather data company
    As shares change hands in company.
  • Operators worry less about cost of bunker fuel
    Players less concerned about bunkers in Moore Stephens survey.
  • More scrubber orders for Wartsila
    New business includes option and retrofits.
  • Asian prices show little movement
    Hong Kong players ready for new sulphur regulations.
  • Bunker prices 'changed the economics of ship design'
    High fuel prices condemn ships to early scrapping.
  • DFDS: Scrubber installations on schedule
    Firm will be installing scrubber on its sixth vessel in early April.
  • Number of bunker players set to fall, says executive
    'Only a few of the big names in the industry with deep pockets will remain in service.'
  • Florida-based firm offering biofuel for vessels
    Product is compatible for use in low and medium speed diesel engines, says CEO.
  • Combustion quality spec unlikely to be part of next ISO 8217 revision
    CCAI will probably be kept as indicator of ignition quality despite shortcomings.
  • Titan Petrochemicals issues profit warning
    Troubled group delays result announcement.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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