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December 2, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Alba Tanker buys tanker unit of bankrupt OW Bunker to protect assets
  • Ocean Three delays launch till mid-January as CMA CGM breaks off old ties
  • Life boat falls 11 metres, kills one seafarer and seriously injures two others
  • Asia-north Europe box shipping capacity to rise 6pc in 2015, says SeaIntel
  • APM Terminals seeks ports in Turkey where box growth twice that of GDP
  • Another layer of boxes makes UASC's 14,000-TEU ship a 15,000-TEUer
  • Russian imports drop as sanctions bite both sides, recession now threatens
  • TT Club urges formal training for warehousemen packing boxes and trucks
  • Asian exporters stand to gain most from Bali trade agreement - if ratified
  • EU shipowners, International Chamber of Shipping to EU: Hold carbon cops
  • Deutsche Bahn to sue air cargo cartel for US$3 billion - Lufthansa key target
  • US-Mexico air accord would widen opportunity for air cargo on both sides
  • BACA training day walks delegates through air cargo technical challenges
  • Asiana takes delivery of first 747-8 freighter, once intended for Atlas Air

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics is official Logistics Partner of DBS Singapore Slammers IPTL team
  • APM Terminals Maasvlakte II begins landside operations at Rotterdam port
  • CMA CGM Group acquires OPDR
  • Govt taking steps to increase coastal movement of cargo: Radhakrishnan
  • IRCLASS Academy & Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping join hands to deliver Maritime Awareness Programme (Map) for officials of Directorate-General of Shipping
  • MAERSK LINE delays US congestion surcharge
  • Saudi Arabia boosting maritime sector investment
  • SCFI's Asia-Europe box rate falls again
  • Shipping industry sets out progress on Co2 reduction on eve of UN climate conference, but stresses industry is not 'cash cow'
  • World's largest containership named with DNV GL class
  • APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia introduces improved RFID technology in Mumbai Yard
  • Essar Steel commissions integrated pellet complex in Odisha
  • Easing of gold import restrictions to help exporters: WGC
  • Industry body seeks Customs duty waiver on wood logs imports
  • INR erases early heavy losses against dollar
  • WTO agrees to India's demand for perpetual peace clauses, signs FTA
  • Saarc to develop cross-border gas pipeline network
  • Samir J. Shah receives award for skill development

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More than 1,000 terminals on intermodal map
  • Metro expands with new logistics partners
  • Major roads investment in UK's Midlands
  • Top league player to manage new Zufall strategy
  • Ebola aid consolidating at Cologne Bonn airport
  • Europe air freight volume up in October
  • EVR's cargo volume tops 12 million t mark
  • Yamazaki carries on mentor's tradition at SAL
  • Paperless Warehousing creates new group divisions
  • Gysev Cargo to haul freight to major ports
  • Lufthansa Cargo now 20 years and 2 days old
  • Drewry: west coast congestion is costly
  • UK P&I Club launches self-assessment scheme for members

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Environmental group offers EU anti-beaching defence
    A European environmental agency has weighed into the confusion over an interpretation of the EU ship recycling regulations. The regulation's Article 13 has caused uproar among south Asia's beach-based ship recyclers and their stakeholders. The article requires "built structures" and "impermeable
  • Rosnetft-ExxonMobil venture drops five vessels
    Karmorneftegaz, a joint venture between Rosneft of Russia and ExxonMobil of the United States, has terminated charters of five Norwegian offshore services vessels belonging to two owners. "Rem Offshore ASA has received notice of termination from Karmorneftegaz SARL in respect of the Kara Sea
  • Charterer drops three Viking Supply Ships vessels
    A charterer has cancelled a charter of Viking Supply Ships' vessels for a period that runs from April to November 2015 and axed subsequent options as a result, parent company Rederi AB Transatlantic said. "As previously communicated, Viking Supply Ships has entered into an agreement with a major
  • Great Barrier Reef shipping highways open
    Two-way shipping highways into Australia's coal ports on the Queensland coast have been formally adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and will come into effect this week. A third will open in June 2015, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The route
  • Ocean Yield in $150M construction vessel deal
    Ocean Yield, the Oslo-listed investor in offshore services and industrial shipping tonnage, said it has agreed to acquire the diving support and offshore construction vessel SBM Installer for $150M. The ship will be chartered back to SBM Holding, which sold it to Ocean Yield for a fixed period of
  • Kaohsiung becomes first EcoPort in Asia-Pacific
    Taiwan's Kaohsiung Port became the first EcoPort in Asia-Pacific after receiving certification from European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) on 14 November. Kaohsiung passed ESPO's Port Environmental Review in October. Kaohsiung has incorporated high environmental protection standards in recent
  • World's largest box ship for Asia-Europe trade
    CSCL Globe, the world's largest containership and the first in a series of five 19,100teu containerships ordered by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) in 2013, will be deployed on the Asia-Europe trade after being handed over to the owner on Friday. At 400m in length, 58.6m in width, and 30.5m
  • Hijacked vessel found off Thailand
    An Indonesia-flagged tanker has been found off Narathiwat province, Thailand, after being hijacked by armed robbers for nearly one and a half months, according to a report from anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP. Srikandi 515 with IMO number 9710828 was laden with 3,100 tons of palm oil en route to
  • Chinese bank wary of ULCS financing
    China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing will steer clear of placing speculative orders for Ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) with capacity of over 10,000teu, as it is watching the potential demand from carriers for such mega-container ships. "Bank of Communications Financial Leasing will
  • TH Engineering posts losses
    Malaysian-listed TH Heavy Engineering became the latest victim of the cooling oil and gas (O&G) sector, announcing a big year-on-year loss of MYR23.79M ($6.99M) for 3Q that ended on 30 September. The company recorded MYR4.07M profit in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The
  • Ningbo Port Group and TIPC sign MoU
    China's Ningbo Port Group announced today that it inked a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) to enhance co-operation. The two parties committed to promote stable developments of their ports, set up a regular communication regime and increase academic
  • Crew arrested for allegedly mishandling fuel
    Three men have been arrested for allegedly mishandling 67 metric tonnes of marine gas fuel worth around SGD57,000 ($43,600). The three suspects are the superintendent, chief engineer and third engineer of a Singapore-registered vessel. Singapore's Police Coast Guard got a tip-off about missing fuel
  • China new orders slow to 15.7% y/y increase
    The growth of Chinese shipyard new orders decelerated to a year-on-year rate of 15.7% for the first 10 months of the year compared with the 38% y/y growth for the first nine months. There were up to 53.7M dwt in new orders during the first 10 months of the year, the China National Association of

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Bipartisan agreement on Coast Guard authorization
  • Vigor Industrial to drydock USNS Mercy
  • FortisBC grants C$5 million incentives for LNG ferries
  • December 01, 2014 Crowley promotes two
  • Bluetide Communications launches iOS app
  • Jason Montague named Prestige Cruise President and COO
  • Seabourn Cruises exercises option at Fincantieri
  • MOL orders another LNG tanker for Cove Point route
  • Container weighing to become mandatory
  • Shipping set to meet sulfur limits, but eyes alternate fuels
  • Anthony Veder vessel gets in-hull dual fuel retrofit

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of September
  • Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR begins Operation Deep Freeze mission
  • "K" Line pure car carrier rescues stranded yachtsmen
  • Nearly 90 Foss Maritime vessels earn environmental safety awards
  • Mitsui partners with Tokyo Gas to order new LNG vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Golar announces buyback programme amid energy sell-off
    Two-year plan will see company repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding shares
  • Cosco Corp wins livestock carrier order
    Singapore-listed arm of Cosco Group to build 4,500 sq m ship at $30m
  • Cosco Pacific gets the go-ahead for $286m Piraeus investment
    Port giant agrees a revised concession to unlock Greek opportunities
  • APL sets sail for profitability
    Glenn is leading deep-seated change as the carrier seeks to rebalance its books
  • Teesport lands $5m in Ten-T funding for UK's first LNG bunkering
    Project will develop a dedicated supply and demand chain for shortsea shipping
  • UASC has no plans for further vessel orders
    But ambitious carrier refuses to rule out chartering extra tonnage
  • Strong Asian trade boosts Fesco volumes
    Fesco reports 9.1% rise in Vladivostok traffic, and growth across all container divisions
  • Quantum poised to partner Scorpio in giant boxships
    Idan Ofer acquiring a big stake in 18,200 teu series on order at Samsung

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • ILWU, PMA prep for negotiations as container stacks rise
    LONG BEACH, California - Containers continued to pile up at U.S. West Coast ports over the Thanksgiving weekend as negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association met separately today to prepare for face-to-face negotiations on Tuesday. Cargo volumes are somewhat lighter now as the trans-Pacific trade...
  • Diana Containerships receives delivery of Panamax ship
    Diana Containerships has received delivery of a 5,000-TEU Panamax container ship, bringing the shipowner's fleet up to 11 vessels. Diana Containerships entered into the deal to purchase the $16 million Santa Pamina ship, built in 2005, on Nov. 5 from an undisclosed party. The ship will be chartered to The Shipping...
  • Dropping Asia-Med volumes threaten trade lane growth, Drewry says
    he amount of containers heading west from Asia to the Mediterranean dropped nearly 9 percent from August to September. Full size chart. Falling volumes on the Asia-Mediterranean services has created a volatile spot market and could become unprofitable for carriers despite a year-to-date upsurge in demand. The amount of containers heading west from...
  • Eurasian, Mercosur trade blocs work to strengthen ties
    Eurasian Economic Union and Mercosur officials met last week to see how members could strengthen trade relations and increase the movement of goods between trade blocs. The duo almost agreed on a memorandum of understanding, said Andrey Slepnev, a trade minister of the Eurasian Economic Commission who leads talks with Argentina,...
  • India kick-starts two transport projects with $277 million investment
    Photo courtesy of the Konkan RailwayIndian transport officials hope injecting Rs 1,755 crore (US $276.7 million) into a rail project and multi-purpose marine cargo terminal on the country's east coast will help kick-start efforts to make cargo movements more efficient and reliable. Maharashtra state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation...
  • Lufthansa Cargo pilots to stage 21-hour strike Tuesday
    Lufthansa Cargo pilots will stage a 21-hour walkout Tuesday as part of a year-long wave of strikes that forced the German carrier to cancel almost half of its scheduled short and medium-haul passenger flights today. This is the second time the VC pilots' union has targeted Lufthansa's cargo unit in a...
  • US regulators poll public on need for higher trucking insurance
    Plans to raise the minimum insurance coverage U.S. trucking companies must maintain to operate could affect hundreds of thousands of trucking companies, large and small, and their shipper customers. However, those plans are likely to proceed slowly, given the current political climate on Capitol Hill and industry opposition to higher...
  • Work begins on intermodal facility to serve Port of Mobile
    The Alabama State Port Authority has contracted with a construction firm to build the first phase of intermodal rail facility aimed at making the port of Mobile more attractive to shippers. The Garrows Bend Intermodal Container Transfer Facility will handle containerized imports and exports moving through APM Terminals Mobile, including domestic...
  • Tacoma, Seattle focus on intermodal to protect, expand market share
    The ports of Seattle and Tacoma are scrambling to improve their intermodal access to the hinterland to protect the discretionary cargo they have, and, perhaps, even regain business lost to Southern California and Canadian ports. Container throughput market share among top North American west coast ports: Seattle-Tacoma combined. Full-size chart They have their...
  • Shipowners want uniform rules on low-sulfur fuels
    Shipowners are committed to meeting new requirements for low-sulfur fuels but want uniform regulation and believe alternative fuels should be explored, an International Chamber of Shipping official said. There is no reason to suggest shipowners won't be ready for the imposition in January of new limits of 0.1 percent sulfur in...
  • Trusteeship of Baltimore ILA local could resolve contract dispute
    The International Longshoremen's Association has appointed a trustee to temporarily oversee its largest Baltimore local, a move that could help resolve a local contract dispute that led to a three-day strike in October 2013. The trusteeship for Local 333 followed allegations that local officers mishandled union finances and sought to add...
  • DB Schenker seeking $2.6 billion in damages from airlines in cargo cartel
    DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Germany's state-owned railroad company Deutsche Bahn, is seeking $2.6 billion in damages from 13 airlines that operated a global air cargo cartel. The company is seeking €1.2 billion [US $1.5 billion], €560 million euros in interest in a suit filed in Germany and around $370...
  • Hanjin opens nine India offices to meet growing hinterland demand
    Hanjin Shipping has opened third-party representative offices at nine hinterland locations in India to cater to the fast rising export demand from the subcontinent region. The South Korean container carrier in a customer advisory said Hanjin India will start offering all sales and inland functions at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Dashrath,...
  • Nippon Express takes control of NEC logistics unit
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said on Monday that it has acquired a controlling stake in Nittsu NEC Logistics Ltd., its joint venture with electronics maker NEC Corp. Nippon Express, commonly known as Nittsu in Japan, and NEC Corp, one of the nation's biggest electronics producers, formed a...
  • Ship agents say JNPT crane delays are longer than expected
    Concern that installation of post-Panamax cranes planned by India's largest container handler, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, is not proceeding on schedule has prompted local ship agents to seek another intervention with the port administration. The upgrade, involving the installation of three new super-post-Panamax rail-mounted quay cranes at the port-owned main container...
  • Congestion forced shippers into air freight at height of the market, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - The U.S. West Coast port congestion drove shippers to air freight at the worst possible time with rates for air cargo at the seasonal highpoint of what is turning out to be the most robust peak season in years. After four months of stable pricing, air freight rates...
  • Ningbo and Taiwan ink cross-strait agreement
    HONG KONG - A crushing defeat of Taiwan's ruling China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) party at local elections late last week wasn't enough to derail closer cross-strait trade links as Ningbo Port Group signed a cooperation agreement with the port-controlling Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC). The agreement will see the promotion of stable...
  • Falling fuel price good for carriers and customers
    HONG KONG - The single biggest cost of shipping lines and air cargo carriers continues to tumble, giving the freight transport industry a welcome end-of-year bonus to add to the best peak season in years, with some savings transferred to customers through reduced fuel surcharges. Since the Summer, crude oil has...
  • Vietnam grows factory market share at China's expense, HSBC index shows
    HONG KONG - Manufacturing of labor intensive products has been migrating away from China in the past few years, much of it to neighbouring Vietnam, but that process appears to be speeding up, according to the latest reading of the HSBC purchasing manager's index. Factory output in China during November was...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Asset prices plummet
    Asset prices in the dry-bulk segment are starting to slide as a result of lacklustre freight rates, a leading equity analyst told investors Monday.
  • Wall Street thumped
    Shipping share prices spiralled downward in New York Monday as energy investors continued to race to the exit door, dry-bulk rates headed downward and broader markets suffered from negative economic data.
  • Navios denies buy
    The sale-and-purchase market is rife with rumours that a member of the Navios group of companies recently acquired a capesize bulker from Daiichi Chuo Kisen.
  • Bulkers binned
    It appears that a diversified Indonesian operator has parted ways with two of its eldest panamax bulkers.
  • Rates retreat
    Day rates for suezmax and aframax tankers trading in the spot market are starting to slide, a leading investment bank told clients Monday.
  • Montague in charge
    Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Jason Montague as president and chief operating officer of Prestige Cruise Holdings, its newly acquired brand.
  • IHB takes over Odessos
    Shipyard group Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has boosted its investment in the Odessos yard in Varna.
  • Gadkari's shot in the arm
    India's shipping minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed new plans to boost an industry "on the verge of collapse."
  • Viking funds 10 newbuilds
    Viking River Cruises has turned to its long-term lender KfW IPEX to fund 10 vessels under construction at Germany's Neptun Werft shipyard.
  • Golar launches buyback
    Golar LNG has sprung a new share buyback programme just days after a stronger than anticipated third quarter performance.
  • Fesco feeling better
    Russian group Fesco's boxship operation has returned to profit in the third quarter as revenue jumped.
  • VLCCs regain "mojo"?
    VLCC rates spiked last week as Clarksons questioned if the big tanker market has rediscovered its "mojo".
  • Hegnar short so far
    A takeover offer for Norway's Hurtigruten led by chairman Trygve Hegnar has so far fallen short of its target.
  • Bulker free to go
    A Turkish cargoship facing federal seizure in the US is free to go after its owner posted security.
  • Cancellation frenzy
    Three shipping companies have seen contracts culled by oil giants Rosneft and ExxonMobil following a "freezing" of 2015 operations in the Kara Sea.
  • Sincere down again
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has logged less profit in the third quarter as costs rose.
  • NAT in $2.56m stock buy
    Nordic American Tankers has boosted its holding in its platform supply vessel spin-off.
  • Stateside celebrations
    US shipping analysts have raised a holiday glass to OPEC for its decision to keep oil production unchecked.
  • Hijacked tanker found
    An Indonesian tanker hijacked nearly two months ago has been located by the Thai navy.
  • Woqod buys Chinese tanker
    Qatar's Woqod Marine has snapped up a Chinese bitumen tanker to fulfil a state contract.
  • Cosco wins livestock carrier
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has scooped a $30m order for a livestock carrier.
  • Seabourn's second
    Carnival's Seabourn has signed up for another luxury cruiseship at Fincantieri in Italy.
  • KPMG stakes OW claim
    The liquidator of bankrupt OW Bunker's Singapore units has said the group's main lender ING does not have the right to chase all debts owed by the companies.
  • Search on after sinking
    A search has been launched off Bangladesh for 26 missing fishermen after their boat sank in a collision with a cargoship.
  • Vroon fixes newbuild
    Dutch owner Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) has found four years' work for a new anchor-handler.
  • JMU bags LNG newbuilding
    Tokyo Gas Co has exercised the first of three LNG carrier newbuilding options at Japan Marine United (JMU).
  • Bottom feeding
    Bulker owners look to be returning to the second hand market, tempted by prices significantly down from the start of the year.
  • Black Friday
    US department stores weren't the only places having a fire sale Friday as offshore and gas related stocks saw a massive sell-off.
  • Strike Club hikes cover 10%
    A 10% general increase in the cost of cover for claims arising from shore based labour disputes has been announced by the Strike Club which insures ship operators against vessel delays.
  • Traders find new jobs
    Monday sees a new beginning for five former OW Bunker employees as they start new jobs following the company's collapse last month.
  • Hafnia posts a loss
    Hafnia Tankers has reported a second consecutive quarterly loss as costs continued to outweigh revenues.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Canada extends grain transport requirement for railroads
  • Port of Mobile moving forward with ICTF
  • U.S. appeals WTO decision on COOL
  • WTO trade facilitation agreement moves forward
  • Baltimore longshore local to be placed in trusteeship
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Cargolux ramps up air freight activity to Vietnam
  • Schenker seeks $2.5 billion from cargo airlines
  • ILWU - PMA 'big table' contract talks resume Tuesday
  • Diana Containerships acquires 11th ship
  • Seattle Times calls for labor resolution at West Coast ports
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2014
  • Barbados Port plans incentives for energy-efficient vessels
    Programme is in collaboration with RightShip.
  • In-hull retrofit on LNG tanker is industry's first
    Installation of dual-fuel engine done in less than six weeks, no docking required.
  • Lowering flash point limit 'highly controversial'
    Changing limit 'in the belief that it will lower the price, may well prove a step too far for the regulators,' says ICS.
  • ECAs: 'Need for tough compliance regime is undeniable'
    Maersk remains worried that plans for enforcing the new sulphur regulations in the European ECAs remains weak.
  • Turkish player launches second barge fitted with MFM
    Cye Petrol aims to fit mass flow meters to all its bunker barges by 2016.
  • Shipping industry 'fully committed' to ECA compliance, says ICS
    US approach to enforcement 'relatively clear' unlike some of the national authorities in Europe.
  • Suppliers challenge OW receivers' right to unpaid bunkers
    Shipowners in double trouble as physical suppliers say retention of title in contracts mean they, and not OW, must be paid.
  • Bunker hubs see prices fall some 10% in seven days
    Brent crude oil fell to a five-year low on Monday.
  • Sulphur rules could boost Mediterranean bunker demand
    Market could grow by 4% a year.
  • Cyprus terminal testing its systems
    VTT Vasiliko could be in operation by mid-December.
  • New additive for LS MGO
    Japanese firm claims industry first in developing dual-property product.
  • Text messages between OW & Dynamic top executives leaked
    Content of messages indicate exposure to Tankoil.
  • Shipping firms profit from lower crude prices
    Teekay sees savings of $2,400 a day for every $10 drop in crude.
  • Japanese shipping firm buys tri-fuel newbuild
    Vessel due for delivery in 2017.
  • South China fuel oil imports decline on month
    Figure down due to weak demand from bonded bunker sector, says sources.
  • Maxcom adds to commercial team
    Tommaso Panzeri has joined the firm's Genova team.
  • Ex-OW Bunker traders manning new Dan-Bunkering office
    Aalborg unit opening as of December 1, says firm.
  • Shell backs project to enhance ship efficiency
    'There is a lot of opportunity to improve in the area of ship safety and efficiency,' says ship science expert.
  • 'Bigger players' gaining from OW collapse
    'Cash-rich trading companies have been among the first to benefit from the collapse of OW Bunker,' say Singapore sources.
  • Box shipping firm tests wind power system
    Starts sea trials of system which claims bunker savings of over 10% in 'favourable' conditions.
  • 'Hard times' ahead following OW debacle
    Credit analyst warns life could become difficult for independent bunker players.
  • New revisions to the H2S test method
    Updated version of test method used to detect toxic gas in fuel referenced in ISO 8217.
  • Cockett opens new office
    Two bunker traders now based in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Report reveals fuel smuggling operation in Thailand
    Many, including a tanker owner, alleged to benefit from scam.

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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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