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September 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL back in black with US$74.9 million profit via staging asset sales
  • CMA CGM profit falls 185pc to US$94 million on record revenues up 3.7pc
  • Rickmers turns to debt market as profits fall 95pc to US$1.4 million
  • DP World profit up 26pc to US$332 million as revenues rise 9.9pc
  • Hamburg 5/6 berth ready for18,000-TEUers with Shanghai mega cranes
  • Five stowaway monkeys at sea onboard 15,550-TEU Maersk ship
  • New way of analysing container volume produces more optimistic forecasts
  • St Petersburg handles lion's share of Baltic boxes from January to July
  • Jacksonville welcomes Hoegh Jacksonville to biggest car exporting port in US
  • Carmakers fined US$420 million in India for anti-competitive practices
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports its highest load factor, but with flat yields
  • Digi-Key's electronics parts fuels huge cargo growth at backwoods airport
  • Austin airport July cargo down but international volumes surged 74pc
  • AA Cargo builds temperature-sensitive facility for pharmaceuticals

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • CMA CGM continues expansion & carries increased volumes in Q2 2014
  • Recovery seen in dry bulk shipping market
  • States/Union Territories delegated powers to register, survey & certify fishing vessels
  • Transportation cost of containers from India too high: Assocham
  • Govt to import 5 lakh t rice from Myanmar
  • India likely to become major iron ore importer in FY15
  • KIOCL resumes pellets exports after three years
  • DP World's profit grows 41 pc in H1 2014
  • Maheshwari Handling Agency achieves gypsum discharge record at Kandla Port
  • SPV to improve Major Ports' rail connectivity
  • CMDA invites feasibility bids for Chennai to Chengalpattu elevated corridor project
  • Forex reserves recover by $810.7 m to $318.579 bn
  • Govt to not levy anti-dumping duty on solar cell imports
  • INR ends with negligible losses against dollar
  • L&T bags INR 1,200 cr. order in Bangladesh
  • PM to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat 2015
  • Argosy Transportation Group in huge LPG tank move
  • Illinois launches new permit system for oversize cargo movement
  • PPG appoints new member for Mexico, announces next project cargo management course
  • Rickmers-Linie is again partner of choice for moving Kirow railway cranes to China

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New blocktrain between St Petersburg and Nakhodka
  • Q2: promising figures and stable outlook for CMA CGM
  • ND: US mission completed
  • Change in HR leadership at Delta
  • Russian Railways ramps up box transport
  • Cool Chain goes east
  • Dachser opens tenth branch office in Switzerland
  • September ushers in new boss for port of Seattle
  • Last chance to join trial to boost freight capacity
  • JAL decreases fuel surcharge slightly
  • Exmar satisfied with first half year
  • Prologis to develop big speculative facility in Venlo
  • Heavier loads on a lighter body
  • Tanner new VP for NiceLabel Emea
  • Iata encourages Vietnam's aviation policy
  • Iata: Führungstrio baut Vorsprung aus

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Vigor completes repower of AMHS ferry
  • August 29, 2014 Eastern launches replica of historic schooner
  • German owned box ship banned from Australian ports
  • Foreign made, deck mounted BWTS get Jones Act OK
  • Havyard books breakthrough Brazilian order

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Port of Tacoma earns Quest for Quality award
  • Hamburg Sud celebrates launch of new 9,034 TEU container ship
  • Customs inspectors confiscate shipment of live giant millipedes
  • Department of Transportation releases NAFTA trade numbers for month of June
  • U.S. rail freight traffic sees positive weekly total

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Ebola outbreak forces CMA CGM to reorganise West Africa calls
    Services split to separate affected and disease-free countries
  • Company results round-up
    Latest financial reporting shows three up, three down
  • CMA CGM tightlipped on post-P3 plans as it reports $94m profits
    Volumes rise, ROIC slips but French line says nothing about future alliances or post 2M strategy
  • Drawing a line - why pilotage must be exempt from competition
    Pilots' standards, training, qualifications and experience are critical to safety at ports
  • GSI reports deeper first-half loss following consolidation with Longxue
    Restructuring plans continue at CSSC subsidiary
  • CSSC Holdings more than doubles its first-half profit
    Shanghai-listed unit rides on offshore shipbuilding operations and vessel deliveries
  • HSH pledges to continue its bad bank shipping loan disposals
    Strategy pays off as the world's largest ship finance lender doubles its first-half profits
  • No respite for falling Asia-Europe box prices
    Freight rates fall for the fourth consecutive week as lines postpone September rates hike
  • China Shipping Development returns to half-year profit
    Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed tanker and bulker unit benefits from higher freight rates
  • Sovcomflot goes back to black with a $64m net profit
    But Frank warns that the market remains challenging
  • China Cosco plans 45-newbuilding fleet-renewal programme
    Officials say the investments improve fleet composition and meet client demand
  • Rickmers' profits plunge 95%
    Hamburg boxship and heavylift specialist holds out little hope for a respite
  • Port of Seattle appoints Fick as chief executive
    Tacoma native takes over as Yoshitani retires
  • Pirates seize lube cargo in new South China Sea attack off Malaysia
    Incident is the eighth this year in the region in which gangs have stolen oil
  • Charles Taylor blames currency effects for flat first-half results
    But Marock takes a relaxed view of Standard Club's performance
  • China Rongsheng losses deepen in first half
    Struggling shipbuilder says it is transforming into an industrial conglomerate for the energy sector
  • Week on Wall Street | August 29
    The weekend starts here... with a firm 'No comment'
  • 10. Tianjin
    Throughput 2013: 13,010,000 teu, up 5.7% (2012: 12,303,000 teu)
  • 11. Rotterdam
    Throughput 2013: 11,621,249 teu, down 2.1% (2012: 11,865,916 teu)
  • 32. Colombo
    Throughput 2013: 4,306,206 teu, up 3% (2012: 4,180,206 teu)
  • 45. Balboa
    Throughput 2013: 3,063,910 teu, down 5.8% (2012: 3,251,139 teu)
  • 71. Cartagena
    Throughput 2013: 2,014,451 teu, down 8.5% (2012: 2,201,063 teu)
  • 98. Zhongshan
    Throughput 2013: 1,320,000 teu, up 9.7% (2012: 1,203,600 teu)
  • 9. Dubai
    Throughput 2013: 13,641,000 teu, up 2.7% (2012: 13,280,000 teu)
  • 13. Port Klang
    Throughput 2013: 10,350,409 teu, up 3.5% (2012: 10,001,495 teu)
  • 40. Colon*
    Throughput 2013: 3,356,060 teu, down 4.6% (2012: 3,518,672 teu)
  • 50. Maarsaxlokk
    Throughput 2013: 2,750,000 teu, up 8.3% (2012: 2,540,000 teu)
  • 73. Fuzhou
    Throughput 2013: 1,976,700 teu, up 8.3% (2012: 1,825,000 teu)
  • 79. Kingston
    Throughput 2013: 1,704,109 teu, up 10.2% (2012: 1,546,943 teu)
  • 92. Chennai
    Throughput 2013: 1,470,000 teu, down 5.2% (2012: 1,550,000 teu)

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • US sanctions Nefertiti, Lissome Marine
    The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting two shipping companies and six vessels due to their alleged links to Iran. "Nefertiti Shipping is being designated [for sanctions] for its ties to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)," said the Treasury Department on 29
  • US LNG import plunge continues
    Imports of LNG to the United States are on track for their lowest annual volumes in nearly two decades, according to data from IHS Waterborne. US LNG imports for the period January-August 2014 totalled 1.002M tonnes, IHS Waterborne reported in its new monthly report. This represents a 29% drop
  • Royal IHC meets demand for quick dredger delivery
    Royal IHC is to offer a standard trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) at 'a competitive price' and with an extremely short delivery time. Standardisation, combined with extremely short delivery times, has proved highly successful for IHC's Beaver cutter suction dredger range, but this is a first
  • Eco cranes ordered for Brazil
    Super Terminals in Manaus, Brazil, is buying four cutting-edge eco cranes, worth $8M, from Kalmar of Finland. The E-One2 zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) include an all-electric drive that produces no emissions or engine noise and completely replaces conventional hydraulic systems. In
  • Scorpio box ship order confirmed
    Monaco-based Scorpio Group has contracted three 19,200teu box ships at Samsung HI for bareboat charter to Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). IHS Fairplay Daily Newbuilding News initially reported news about the order on August 14 however details have now come to light regarding numbers of ships
  • Insight: Development of North Korean port
    Development of North Korean port as new Northeast Asian transhipment hub faces significant challenges. IHS reports... Key Points On 21 August, a low-level official delegation from Japan visited the port of Rajin in North Korea's Rason special economic zone. The visit is the latest in a series of
  • Port worker dies in mystery accident
    A port worker has died after a mystery accident at Port of Tauranga in New Zealand. The 59 year old was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the accident, but died on 22 August. It was four days later when the incident was first reported. "No one knows what happened," Maritime Union of New Zealand
  • Australian Admiral jailed for fraud
    The former deputy chief of the Royal Australian Navy, and more recently CEO of Sydney Ferries, Rear Admiral Geoffrey Smith, has been jailed for at least 18 months for fraud. He pleaded guilty to defrauding Sydney Ferries of more than A$200,000 to fund a lavish lifestyle, The Australian newspaper
  • Utah Point, Kwinana ports up for sale
    Two bulk ports on Australia's west coast are up for sale - Utah Point in the ore rich Pilbara and Kwinana south of Fremantle. The asset sales are part of an estimated AUD2Bn ($1.8Bn) in state-revenue raising to reduce debt and regain its triple-A credit rating, the state government announced
  • South Korean parliament still in Sewol bill stalemate
    South Korea's ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) remain in a stalemate over the passing of a bill related to the capsized ferry Sewol. Since Tuesday, the NPAD has been urging the Saenuri Party to renegotiate the bill, primarily to include
  • SITC International profits up 9% y/y in 1H14
    Hong Kong-listed intra-Asia box carrier SITC International Holdings' profits gained 9% year on year to $56M in 1H14 due to better freight rates and its expanded freight forwarding business. Revenues also rose 11% y/y to $657.6M during the same period on rising shipping volume and growth in its
  • RSHI losses up 142% y/y in 1H14
    Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI), which has been undergoing restructuring, said its losses surged 142% year on year to CNY3.1Bn ($497.7M) in the first half of 2014, due to steep falls in output and orders. Revenues fell 78% y/y to CNY340.6M due to a plunge in shipbuilding revenues.
  • ASL Marine profit plunges 50% y/y
    Singapore-based offshore vessel builder ASL Marine's profit for FY2014 dived 50.3% year on year due to a 4QFY14 loss. ASL Marine's profit for the year was SGD22.12M ($17.7M) and it had a SGD3.03M loss for 4QFY14 that reversed a SGD14.41M profit in the same quarter in FY2013. ASL Marine blamed the
  • China COSCO's losses worsen
    Shanghai-listed China COSCO stayed in the red for the first half of 2014, recording a loss of CNY2.28Bn ($371M), up almost 130% year on year from the loss of CNY989M, according to its interim fiscal report released today. The company posted revenue of CNY29.94Bn for 1H14, down by 0.9% y/y from
  • ClassNK, Daihatsu to research engine monitoring
    Japanese classification society ClassNK will embark on a joint research project together with Daihatsu Diesel. ClassNK will support research that tests the extensibility of condition-based monitoring system and automatic diagnostic system "ClassNK CMAXS LC-A" for auxiliary diesel engines
  • CSCL returned to black in 1H14
    Shanghai-listed China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) announced today that the company posted profit of CNY460.3M ($75M) for the first six months of 2014, returning to black from a loss of CNY1.27Bn in 1H13. The company made revenue of CNY17.6Bn during the reporting period, increased by 8.1% y/y,
  • Asia seen importing more LPG from west-of-Suez
    Asia is expected to import more LPG from the west-of-Suez, more so with terminal expansions in the US Gulf, said IHS Waterborne Energy. IHS Waterborne Energy, which tracks LPG shipments, noted that from June through this month, there have been more than 1.3M tonnes or about 30 VLGC loads, lifted in
  • Cargo ship arrested in cocaine bust
    US Coast Guard officials have seized more than 970kg of cocaine worth an estimated $32.4M from a general cargo vessel in the Caribbean Sea. The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa had been on patrol in support of migrant and drug interdiction operations in the Windward Passage, between Cuba and Haiti, when it
  • Capesize rates pull back
    Capesize rates have started pulling back after rallying this week. "As we speak now, the last done on the Western Australia-China front was around $8.70/tonne although the Baltic index rated it at $9.009/tonne yesterday. So I expect rates to come down again today," said a Singapore-based broker.
  • 2M scheme filed with US regulator
    Maersk and MSC have submitted their so-called '2M' vessel-sharing arrangement to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for approval. The request filed with the FMC on 27 August covers routes connecting US and other North American ports with Europe, Asia and Africa, but not cooperative efforts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Industry slump hits Rickmers' earnings
    Rickmers Group said "strained" markets, currency exchange and weak charter rates contributed to revenue and profit declines in the first half of 2014, and that conditions will remain difficult through the rest of the year. The Hamburg-based company said weak shipping markets affected all three of its divisions - maritime assets,...
  • Inc. 5000 list includes fast-growing logistics companies
    The 132 transportation and logistics companies that made the Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies this year prove that size and speed aren't always twinned. Three-quarters of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies on the list had less than $100 million in revenue in 2013, and 34 percent had less...
  • New ro-ro ships conserving fuel, cutting costs
    NYK Line in May took delivery of the first post-Panamax car carrier built in Japan. Dubbed the Aries Leader, the new pure car carrier not only boasts a capacity of 7,000 vehicle units, but also a wide range of energy-saving technologies not found on other such vessels. The vessel also is...
  • With diesel prices dropping, carriers cut US intermodal fuel surcharge
    At least two ocean carriers are cutting intermodal fuel surcharges for dry and refrigerated shipments to and from the United States, effective Oct. 1, as a result of falling diesel prices. Niels Erich, spokesperson for the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion agreement representing 15 of the largest carriers in the U.S....
  • SCFI: US rates climb, European rates fall
    The spot rate to the U.S. East Coast was $4,344 per 40-foot container this week. Full-size chart While it appears some September 1 general rate increases may have been successful, spot rates in other lanes are poised to drop to new lows. Rates responded poorly to carriers' attempted general rate increases in the...
  • Bourbon export growth good news for US East Coast ports
    Growing global demand for bourbon, a solely U.S.-produced liquor, is giving U.S. East Coast ports a sweet, down-home surge in containerized cargo. The value of containerized shipments of the American whiskey rose 6.5 percent year-over-year to $458 million in the January to June period, according to data from the U.S. Department...
  • ILWU threat to holiday season shipments diminishes
    Despite the lack of a new West Coast labor contract two months after the expiration of the last agreement, the threat of work stoppages to peak-season merchandise is rapidly receding, according to a retail industry consultant. The reason? Holliday goods have largely made their way through the ports and are...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Aug. 29
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in September and October, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Carriers' earnings continue to reflect a trend in which the world's biggest carriers are profitable while much of the rest of...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Cape prices climb
    Cargill's investment arm has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea.
  • CMA CGM defies downturn
    CMA CGM turned in a second-quarter profit Friday despite ongoing turbulence in the containership market.
  • Marine Stars refloated
    It has taken ten days for the bulk carrier Marine Stars (built 2006) to be refloated after a successful operation conducted by salvor Vernicos, in Oinousses, a small Greek island.
  • CSDC returns to profit
    Growing revenue and reined-in costs proved the key to a better first half result for China Shipping Development Co (CSDC).
  • Atlantic sees red
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has booked a loss for the second three-month period of the year.
  • Moundreas adds VLCC
    Greek owner NGM Energy has acquired its second VLCC with the purchase of the 299,000-dwt DS Victory (built 2001) from DS Tankers of Germany.
  • Devaluation hits Fesco
    Devaluation of the Russian rouble has seen Far Eastern Shipping (Fesco) book a decline in profit in the first half of 2014, despite growth in container volumes.
  • Deep pocket barbarians
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • GSI sinks deeper
    Hong Kong-listed Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has logged a first-half loss hot on the heels of its acquisition of Longxue Shipbuilding, despite an increase in revenue.
  • Trio for Santoku
    Japan's Santoku Senpaku has increased its domestic orderbook with deals for three new ships.
  • Vega boxship banned
    A German boxship has been banned from Australian ports for three months after being detained over crew wages and conditions.
  • Olympic improves profit
    Oslo-listed Olympic Shipping has seen its profit grow in the second quarter of 2014 thanks to the operation of two new vessels.
  • SCF back in black
    Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has its gas carriers to thank for a return to profit in the first half, as tanker markets struggled.
  • Radiance raises funds
    Singapore-listed Pacific Radiance has issued $100m-worth of 4.3% fixed-rate notes for future investments.
  • Minoan cuts loss
    Greece-based Minoan Lines has seen less red ink in its first half-bottom line.
  • VLCC clear-out continues
    Shipowner John Fredriksen continues to clear out 1990s built VLCCs and has concluded a preliminary deal to sell a 1998 unit for a firm price to a conversion buyer.
  • Flex loss falls
    Oslo-listed Flex LNG has cut its first-half loss as it continues to seek charterers for its new LNG ships.
  • Global turns profit
    Malaysia's Global Carriers has posted a profitable second quarter result thanks to an investment disposal during its debt restructuring.
  • Billion-dollar buyback begins
    Danish shipping and oil giant AP Moller-Maersk is preparing to launch the first phase of a share buy-back that will eventually see up to $1bn of its capital cancelled.
  • Asian tanker hijacked
    Armed pirates hijacked a Thai tanker off Malaysia's east coast and pumped out its cargo of oil yesterday, a maritime watchdog said.
  • Brazilian breakthrough
    Norway's Havyard has won its first ever contract in Brazil for the design of four anchor-handlers to be built and operated by Grupo CBO.
  • Torm wins more time
    Danish tanker owner Torm has bought more time to come up with a new capital structure in a deal with its banks.
  • ZMPC scores $200m order
    Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZMPC) has won a valuable order for a big coastal supply ship.
  • Latvian making progress
    Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has reduced its loss in the first half, but wrote down the value of its fleet to reflect oil majors' stricter vetting procedures.
  • Goldenport cuts the red
    Goldenport Holdings has eked out a small profit in the second quarter, despite an 18% decline in revenues.
  • Rongsheng losses mount
    Rongsheng Heavy Industries, the struggling Chinese shipbuilder, has posted a first half loss of just over CNY 3bn ($498m).
  • Long Beach back on line
    The Port of Long Beach resumed full cargo-handling operations on Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Marie.
  • Globus mints dry fixture
    Globus Maritime (Globus) of Greece appears to have lined up a time charter for one of its panamax bulkers.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Maersk, MSC file 2M agreement with FMC
  • CMA CGM reports uptick in volumes, reduced unit costs
    CMA CGM said average revenue per TEU decreased by 3.9 percent over the period. However, the company said, "Freight rates remained volatile overall, with the usual high level of volumes at this time of the year."
  • TIL buys half interest in Buenos Aires terminal
  • Government releases Malaysia Airlines restructuring plan
    The restructuring plan also calls for increased government regulatory support of the new Malaysia Airlines, better job training and new leadership. The new airline's business model will also be more regionally focused.
  • Court dismisses case against NY Waterfront Commission
    Judge Susan Wigenton wrote in her decision "the eradication of racial and gender-based discrimination is a purpose of the compact" between New York and New Jersey that created the commission in 1953.
  • GAO says Ex-Im Bank needs better dual-use export controls
    Ex-Im Bank spells out requirements for products with potential use in either military or commercial applications, in its financing agreements with borrowers. The government seeks to prevent misuse of certain dual-use technologies.
  • WFS buys Swissport's Copenhagen Airport cargo operations
  • Brussels Airport signs on to IATA pharma program
  • DHL ramps up green growth
  • Maryland terminates agreement with CSX for Baltimore intermodal yard
  • Maersk bans plastic scrap ban to Vietnam ports
  • U.S. firm gains $480M solar project in Burma
  • FMC reviews 32 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • New survey explores shipping industry's 'green agenda'
    Data collected to serve as base for roundtable discussion.
  • Prices lack direction across Europe
    Some suppliers fully booked in Rotterdam.
  • Prices mainly soft in Fujairah
    Good avails in Durban.
  • Bunker suppliers, bank chase shipping company assets
    Financial pressure sees Greek ship manager targeted.
  • China Cosco holding makes newbuilding foray
    New box and bulk ships are 'larger, fuel-efficient and eco-friendly'.
  • Interlink orders fuel-efficient ships
    Orders made at Chinese shipyards.
  • ReCAAP: Lube oil tanker attacked
    Cargo stolen by pirates operating two tankers in east Malaysia.
  • Asian IFO rates close week with little change
    Small losses seen with rates in Singapore, Hong Kong.
  • OW Bunker eyes further expansion as profits climb
    But weaker growth seen in some key markets.
  • Frontline narrows quarterly losses
    Lower bunker rates helped cut losses.
  • SGMF: Lack of LNG bunkering infrastructure 'an opportunity'
    But range of issues still need to be addressed.
  • Brightoil resumes oil production operations
    After completion of repairs to a single point mooring system.
  • Chinese bunker player reports big H1 sales jump
    Result a boost to parent's bottom line.
  • IFO prices drop in Montreal
    Quiet demand reported at the Canadian port.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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