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July 7, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai Lines to jointly operate China/ India direct service (WIN)
  • Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is to receive 875-TEU Lagarfoss
  • MOL, Evergreen switch port calls on Vietnam-USEC service
  • Yang Ming acquires 4,662 TEU for China Gulf Express (CGX)
  • Car catches fire in container box in New Jersey warehouse
  • Do 24,000-TEU ships work as ships are plenty, but ports, not?
  • Evergreen takes slots on UAE-S India-Colombo-Chennai service
  • Long Beach gains Best Green Seaport, ASFSC 2014 award
  • New EU air cargo security rules antagonises Russia out in cold
  • Korean Air increases frequency 15 times weekly on six China routes
  • Saudi's new King Abdulaziz airport to develop air cargo village
  • Pengang's International Airport makes plea for second runway

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS
  • ICS produces guidelines on recovery of persons from the water
  • Indo-Bangla coastal services likely to flag off soon
  • Iran-insured ships allowed at Indian ports for another 6 months
  • Nitin Gadkari meets SCI management in Mumbai
  • 1,500-2,000 t of potato going into Pakistan every day: Exporters
  • Coffee exports dip 2.6 pc in Jan.-June period
  • Govt may scrap duty on iron ore imports to ease supplies
  • Govt to be selective in giving export sops: DGFT
  • USIIC hosts senior officials of US International Trade Commission in Mumbai
  • Adani Ports & SEZ to partner CMA CGM Group for developing fourth container terminal at Mundra
  • APSEZ looking to boost Dhamra Port capacity to 100 mt
  • Assocham suggests Budgetary measures for port sector development
  • Chairman felicitates MbPT hockey team
  • TT Club warns of cyber crime risks
  • VOC Port handles record limestone cargo
  • Govt highlights problems faced by road sector through white paper
  • Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce briefs FFFAI members on INSTC project
  • Ministry of Highways likely to scrap exit clause
  • Forex reserves up $ 857 m to $ 315.77 bn
  • Govt looking to bolster US ties
  • India won't sign TFA until food security issue resolved: Govt
  • INR rallies to 1-1/2 month high of 59.60, ends firm at 59.74
  • DHL adds India to Thermonet network
  • L&T secures new orders worth INR 2K cr. in June
  • TKPL holds blood donation camp to mark Founder's Day
  • PCN creates another network world-first

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UPS offers China-Europe rail service
  • Arkas continues fleet expansion
  • Former HP executive becomes SSA director
  • Germany lagging behind in rail network development
  • Scania operating longer vehicles in Sweden
  • Aloha Air Cargo adds B737 freighters and hires ramp agents
  • UK's Road Haulage Association selects new director
  • DHL signs 15th conversion agreement with Precision
  • Dalrod expands its fleet
  • Russian port project Zarubino takes shape
  • Beumer supplies DPD St Petersburg with sorting system
  • France's Astre Group picks team for 2022 project
  • Port of Tallinn invests in Paldiski South Harbour

Marine Logweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Maerk's Triple E ships to get slippery treatment
  • Remontowa to build LNG-fueled ferries for BC Ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • CMA CGM and Adani Ports sign joint venture to develop Mundra terminal
    Carrier makes first Indian port investment with 50% share in 1.3m teu venture
  • Asia-Europe carriers look for peak-season boost as GRI takes effect
    Spot rates jump to highest levels since February
  • Week on Wall Street | July 4
    From courting valuation views to selling soccer to the next generation
  • Hafnia Tankers appoints finance chief
    Young Danish company is making waves in the product tanker market
  • IACS is on track to strengthen larger boxships
    Class societies reject common structural rules but will adopt new requirements by year-end
  • Euronav expects a very busy July as new VLCCs join fleet
    Six of the 15 vessels bought from Maersk will join the company this month
  • LOF salvage contracts sinking fast
    Alternatives find favour amid perception that century-old form's awards are too high
  • Suezmax crude tankers ' the surprise pick for investors
    Next few years could bring growing interest in this segment
  • Court upholds Nikitin appeal against Novoship
    Russian owner can keep $108m from contested charter deals to Sovcomflot firm
  • Arkas Line continues to upgrade its fleet
    Turkish carrier orders two 2,500 teu vessels from China's Zhejiang Ouhua
  • Playing the changes, BDP style
    Private logistics giant can teach its struggling shipping service partners a few lessons
  • Braemar hails early signs of improvement in shipping markets
    Dry cargo performance stood out for broker
  • Regulators agree to strengthen SOx enforcement
    North European port states collaborate informally on emission monitoring
  • Capesizes - a handful of bulls but no stampede
    Prices on the major routes fall back after Vale loading speculation boosts interest
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping sells bulker in recycling deal
    State carrier scraps 1993-built, 73,630 dwt ship for $3m
  • CNOOC-led consortiums book LNG tankers for BG project
    BG quits as owner but will charter the four 174,000 cu m vessels to ship gas from Queensland Curtis plant to China
  • Two-thirds of German owners planning to buy ships
    Confidence in recovery growing, PwC survey finds
  • Cexim and Kexim jointly back Minsheng's 18,400 teu boxships
    Deal for $295m is Chinese and South Korean policy banks' first co-operation on financing
  • NYK's gas bunkering vessel order includes second ship and $100m pricetag
    Deal with Hanjin Heavy Industries is part of plan to supply LNG as fuel globally
  • Playing by the rules
    Lloyd's List offers a guide to the regulatory rush about to hit shipping

Sea-webweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Korea Line chooses Yangfan for Ultramaxes
    South Korean shipowner Korea Line has chosen Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group for its order of up to four Ultramax bulkers. The order is understood to be two firm 64,000dwt vessels and two options, with delivery scheduled towards the middle of 2016. Korea Line requires the newbuildings to renew
  • Jiangsu Hantong secures Oldendorff options
    Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has secured an order for two Newcastlemax options from German owner Oldendorff Carriers. The two 208,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in September and November 2016. The original order was placed by the Lubeck-based owner towards the end
  • Yangfan Group wins another four PZM Handies
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group has won another order of four Handysize bulkers from returning Polish shipowner Polska Zegluga Morska (PZM). The four 38,500dwt Deltamarin 37-designed vessels are scheduled for delivery in 1H17 and bring the owner's total on order at the yard to 12. The first order
  • Remontowa secures three BC Ferries
    Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding has secured an order for three dual-fuel ro-pax ferries from Canadian owner BC Ferries at a total cost of about CAD165M ($155M). The three vessels will be a new design and a new intermediate-class with a capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 passengers. They are
  • Hudong-Zhonghua wins Teekay LNG quartet
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has won an order of four LNG carriers from NYSE-listed Teekay LNG Partners. The four 174,000m³ vessels will have an overall length of 290m and beam of 46.95m, with delivery scheduled for September 2017, January 2018, June 2018, and January 2019. They will transport LNG
  • China iron ore imports from Hedland dropped in June
    China's iron ore imports from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 29.2M tonnes in June, compared with the record 29.9M tonnes in May, albeit a 27.5% year-on-year (y/y) increase, according to data released by the port authority yesterday. June also witnessed a slight drop of total shipments from
  • SE Asia piracy still threat, says Singapore Shipping Association chief
    The traditional threats of piracy still loom in region, but at the lower severity as compared to East coast of Africa and waters off West Africa, said the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA). Patrick Phoon, president of the SSA, said this yesterday during the 18th annual general meeting that
  • Hanjin Shipping outlook uncertain
    Although Hanjin Shipping has secured liquidity by selling assets and capital, its outlook is shrouded in uncertainty, said analysts today. Hanjin Shipping recently raised capital worth KRW400Bn ($397M) through a third-party allocation of new shares with the participation of Korean Air and secured
  • MES unit makes induction heater for containers
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) today said its subsidiary MES Power-Electronics Industry Co, has developed a compact induction heater that can be shipped in containers. Such heaters are designed for the automobile industry. The mid-tier range of such heaters can be
  • Seafarer seriously injured at Port Hedland
    A seafarer was seriously injured when his leg became tangled in rope during berthing of a bulk ore carrier in West Australia's Pilbara last week. The crew member was on board the Liberian-flagged Julia N at Port Hedland, which was berthing to load iron ore at around 15.30hrs local time on June 28
  • Vallianz enters three-year agreement with COOEC
    Singapore-listed offshore marine solutions provider Vallianz Holdings has signed a three-year collaboration agreement with China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC). Under the agreement, Vallianz will provide certain offshore support vessels, including submersible launch vessels, to support COOEC's
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping obtains $510M loan for 10 VLCCs
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) announced last Friday that it had obtained a $510M loan from China's EXIM Bank for financing the building of 10 VLCCs. The loan will pay for 60% of the total price of the 10 ships, and the duration of the loan is 10 years. CMES is building the
  • FPMC seeking VLCC
    Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation (FPMC), the shipping arm of Taiwanese petrochemical conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group, is seeking a VLCC for up to a year. Brokers told IHS Maritime that FPMC is inviting offers to take a VLCC for an initial six months, with options to extend the hire by four
  • Sapura Kencana deploys PLSV in Brazil
    Malaysia-listed SapuraKencana Petroleum and Bermuda-headquartered Seadrill have commenced operations of its first pipe-laying support vessel (PLSV), Sapura Diamante for Petrobras through their jointly owned entity Sapura Navegacao Maritima (SNM). SNM's contract with Petrobras is for over a period of
  • Two coast guards arrested over Sewol disaster
    Two Korea Coast Guard officials have been arrested over the Sewol ferry disaster. The Gwangju District Court said one officer, 43, is a centre leader of the Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Centre and the other officer, 39, is a CCTV footage administrator. The two men are suspected of failing to carry
  • CMES retires old Panamax
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has taken the first step in its latest round of retiring old vessels by sending a Panamax bulker to scrapyard. CMES sold the 1993-built 73,630dwt Pacific Prospect to compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Ship Engineering (DSIC Ship Engineering) for about
  • China drybulk shipping prosperity down
    China's bulker operators revealed their business prosperity for drybulk shipping had fallen back to the levels prior to the rebound in 2H13. The drybulk shipping prosperity index dropped to 72.83 in 2Q14, well below the level reported for the third and fourth quarters in 2013, according to the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Little impact from Hurricane Arthur
    Hurricane Arthur appears to have had little impact on the U.S. transportation network, despite localized flooding and power outages. The storm weakened to Category 1 status and moved back out to sea after making landfall on the North Carolina barrier islands. As of 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 4, the storm...
  • Wal-Mart Canada buys trucking company, DC operator
    A Wal-Mart store in Canada.Wal-Mart Canada has purchased two privately held Canadian logistics firms, trucking company Translogic Express Dedicated Inc. (TEDI) and distribution center operator SCM, as part of its growth strategy, Canadian Shipper reports. Under the terms of the deals, which went into effect on July 1, Translogic Express...
  • SCFI: Asia rates to Europe, US rise
    Spot rates from Asia to Europe increased this week after several weeks of decline. Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe rose to $1,416 per 20-foot container this week. Full-size image Spot rates to northern Europe rose to $1,416 in the week ending July 4, 28.0 percent or $310 higher than the previous...
  • ILA voices support for ILWU
    The International Longshoremen's Association, which represents dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, yesterday wrote a letter of support to Robert McEllrath, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which is engaged in contract negotiations with West Coast employers. The letter from Harold Daggett, ILA president, warned employers and...
  • Nicaragua seeks to extend tariff preferences
    Nicaragua has always occupied a special place among CAFTA member states. It's the only CAFTA member to enjoy a Tariff Preference Level that allows apparel made of cotton and man-made fibers to enter the U.S. duty free under CAFTA preferences if that apparel is assembled in Nicaragua but the inputs...
  • CAFTA's 10-year existence sparks growth, diversification
    A decade after its signing, and five years after full implementation, the Central America Free Trade Agreement may not have transformed Central America into the powerhouse of textile and apparel trade forecast by some optimists, but it has facilitated significant growth in that sector of the region's economy, along with...
  • CMA CGM, Adani ink joint venture deal for Indian container terminal
    CMA CGM has teamed up with India's largest port company to build and operate a fourth container terminal at the port of Mundra. The French carrier's port arm, CMA Terminals, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), plan to complete construction of the common user terminal, which will have an...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for July 4
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect Aug. 1, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Drewry Maritime Research said in an hour-long forecasting webinar this week that the capacity situation that ocean carriers have faced...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Truck started ro-ro fire
    A fire hit a DFDS ferry off Denmark last year because of a faulty truck ignition system.
  • CMES scraps veteran
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its fleet clear-out by scrapping an elderly bulker.
  • ENVC sells ro-pax
    Greece's Thesarco Shipping has reportedly won the race to buy a long-delayed ro-pax built by Portuguese yard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC).
  • Yard opens terminal
    Ukraine's Black Sea Shipyard has ventured into the ports business.
  • WWL wins terminal
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has won a deal to develop a ro-ro terminal in Melbourne.
  • Finnhansa for sale
    Finland's Finnlines has put a loss-making ro-ro up for sale as new emissions rules draw ever nearer.
  • No Diana double
    Rumours connecting Diana Shipping with a second capesize resale from an Oldendorff joint-venture appear to be wide of the mark.
  • "Dishonest" Nikitin keeps $108m
    Russia's Novoship will fight on in its battle to extract money from private shipowner Yuri Nikitin after losing part of an appeals hearing into its $169m fraud case in London.
  • Braemar performs better
    Braemar Shipping Services highlighted strong showings from its sale and purchase, offshore, dry cargo and gas divisions in what is likely to be its last update to the City before its merger with ACM.
  • KVH snaps up Videotel
    Marine satellite company KVH Industries has taken over crew training operation Videotel in a £28.7m ($48.9m) deal.
  • JES firms Congo deal
    JES International Holdings has completed the purchase of a majority stake in a forestry asset in the Republic of Congo.
  • Hudong inks LNG quartet
    Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) has signed a long discussed quartet of LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Technip wins Total deal
    Offshore group Technip has won what it calls a "large contract" for subsea operations off the Shetlands, UK.
  • Stolt's biggest worry
    Niels G Stolt-Nielsen believes a rising newbuilding orderbook is the largest threat to a cyclical recovery in the parcel tanker market.
  • OOCL guilty over Allan
    Hong Kong's OOCL has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter 11 years after a top executive plunged to his death in a boxship lift-shaft.
  • Get out of the way!
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • BC Ferries picks Poland
    Canada's BC Ferries is heading to Poland for its latest newbuilding order.
  • PZM adds four bulkers
    Polish Steamship Co (PZM) has grown its series of handysizes on order in China to 12 ships.
  • Better year for USTC
    USTC Group, the Danish bunker trading to ship owning empire, has seen its full-year pre-tax profit double to $64m.
  • Seafarer's foot severed
    An Indian seafarer has had his foot severed during a towing operation at Australia's Port Hedland.
  • Hedland stays strong
    Port Hedland has reported a year-on-year increase in iron ore exports of 21% for the month of June.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Fuel prices lack clear direction in the Americas
    Markets in the US closed for Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Automated ships could spell end to maritime disasters
    EU, Rolls-Royce involved in research.
  • Switch to ECA compliant fuels to push up ferry fares
    Tallink warns of 20% increase to ticket prices.
  • Soft trend continues across Europe
    Strong demand reported in Gibraltar.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Fujairah prices for 380 cSt material have been falling for two weeks.
  • Vivo Energy expands in Ivory Coast and Mozambique
    'Central bunker desk' will handle enquiries for all of Vivo's operations.
  • Chemoil pursues 'unpaid' bunker bill
    Over $1 million outstanding.
  • ECA enforcement: 'All for One and One for All'
    Danish Maritime Authority outlines what it calls the 'musketeer' agreement.
  • Asian prices end week on a lower note
    Prices soften across all key hubs.
  • China should audit ship-generated air pollution
    Emissions are a 'risk to health in China's densely populated port cities'.
  • ECA-driven fuel differentials draw in savvy investors
    Novel scheme aims to profit from shipowner reticence.
  • Former US Navy officer pleads guilty to fraud charges
    Sentencing due in October.
  • 'Eco' engine system enters market
    System claims at least 12% fuel savings with diesel engines on idle.
  • Ferry operator makes first dual-fuel orders
    Three newbuildings to enter Canadian company's fleet from 2016.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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