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April 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Guangzhou volume up 6.5pc in 2013 to 13 million TEU, Nansha rises 13pc
  • Eleven top freight forwarders accused of price-fixing by Singapore
  • FMC okays G6 expansion amendment, sees no violation of US Shipping Act
  • European Parliament votes 458 - 120 against applying aviation carbon tax
  • London Gateway says work on quay wall is for development, not repairs
  • MOL, NYK slip away from box shipping quagmire, find solace in LNG logistics
  • Ending ban on US crude exports would boost shipping, says congressman
  • Transcontainer's 8pc profit increase, driven by Kazakhstan revenue spikes
  • St Lawrence Seaway opens to navigation, but harsh ice conditions linger
  • Vanguard Visibility+ provides photo finish as cargo arrives in Asia
  • Xin Hwa Auto Engineering relocates trailer manufacturing plant in Malaysia
  • EU-controlled tonnage rises 70pc, but growth slows with bigger ships
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands LCL activities with new South Korean hub
  • Guangzhou airport partners with Suijia logistics firm to provide big DC
  • IATA: Global air cargo demand continues to rise in February by 3pc
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) expands Malmo and Leipzig from Moscow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail Cargo Group rebranding in Italy
  • Union Pacific strengthens rail Infrastructure
  • Ontario to invest in transport infrastructure
  • 98 horses go sky high
  • Stena Line starts new direct Ireland-France link
  • World's best beer moved by DB Schenker
  • DSV Germany: Kountouriotis replaces Obermeier
  • Independent forwarders endorse e-AWB agreement
  • Cologne/Bonn airport launching tender
  • Weniger Verluste auf See
  • Belgium: more spot checks on trucks
  • WWL adds monthly service to San Antonio
  • Klaipeda Port invests in new crane
  • OIA Global adds capabilities in Brazil

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Cat ships first 3500 series marine gas engines
  • Saltchuk to acquire Tropical Shipping
  • Former OCV plays key role in hunt for missing Malaysian jet
  • Hybrid ferry achieves 38% fuel savings
  • Guilty plea in MSC bribery case
  • Hydrex bow thruster repair avoids drydocking
  • American Empress named in Portland ceremony

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland Commission schedules budget public hearing
  • Port of Port Angeles auctioning off 300 lineal feet of used marine floats
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Leonard as HSSE manager
  • Port Tracker report predicts container port import increase
  • Saltchuk Resources buying Tropical Shipping companies

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Choice widens for US shippers as box lines reshape service networks
    Cargo from Asia can be routed via Panama or Suez canals, or overland from west coast ports, to the heartlands
  • LA takes action to defend its Number One status
    Interim director Gary Lee Moore says $1bn investment programme proves commitment to the port
  • Long Beach prepares for cargo fight with $4.5bn upgrade programme
    Port goes toe-to-toe with rival Los Angeles as it attempts to put recent upheaval behind it
  • Maersk sells green virtues as it cuts operating costs
    Sustainability brings its own reward to cost-conscious carrier
  • Strong rupee boosts India's scrap rates
    Third containership breaks through the $500 per ldt barrier
  • Doubts cast over shipbuilder JES International's future
    Accounting group draws attention to liabilities that exceed assets by $68m
  • U-Ming reports 7% dip in 2013 profits
    Higher finance costs hit Taiwan dry bulk operator
  • G6 is a 'true alliance' says Lidinsky
    Interview clarifies why FMC commissioner voted for the G6 but against the P3 expansion
  • K Line expands in LNG carriers and offshore supply vessels
    Company bets on healthy energy shipping supply and demand
  • K Line expects flat growth in automotive shipments
    Changing car production patterns drive Japanese carrier to target ro-ro cargoes
  • Zim works to avoid halting its Asia-north Europe service
    Israeli container firm needs a new partner after shake-up ends its service ties to CSCL
  • One year on, Singapore LNG sets its sights on bigger things
    City state ponders expanding its import terminal capacity and building a second plant
  • Ship grounds off Hong Kong
    Hansa Constitution hits shore on west side of island after possible power loss

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Alfa Laval to pay $2.2Bn for Frank Mohn
    Swedish engineering group Alfa Laval has agreed to acquire Norwegian submerged cargo marine pump specialist Frank Mohn for NOK 13Bn ($2.17Bn)
  • Maersk Line's green business expansion
    Maersk Line said today (7 April) that its CO2 emissions has been cut by 3.8M tonnes or 12% year-on-year, according to its Sustainability Progress Update report for 2013
  • Pacific Radiance in JV with Westsea Marine
    Singapore-based offshore oilfield services provider Pacific Radiance said today, 7 April, that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Crest Offshore Marine, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Australia's Westsea Marine
  • Box ship runs aground off Hong Kong
    A container ship ran aground off Hong Kong yesterday (6 April) amid rough waves caused by monsoon winds
  • Gothenburg's 21 year masterplan
    Swedish Port of Gothenburg's masterplan, covering the period up to 2035, was adopted by its board on 2 April
  • Dry bulk carriers and FFAs gain strength
    Valuations of second hand dry bulk carriers have extended their recent gains and older vessels are starting to find buyers too, analysts and broker sources say
  • Moffat takes BPA top job
    Port of Tyne's CEO, Andrew Moffat, has been appointed as chairman of the British Ports' Association (BPA)
  • Zhejiang Ouhua secure box ship order
    China's Zhejiang Ouhua shipyard has won an order to build four new 2500teu container ships
  • Fugro wins in the north
    Classed as of national importance by the Scottish government, the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour by the construction of a new facility in Nigg Bay will further support international trade
  • Saltchuk Resources buys Tropical Shipping
    Saltchuk Resources is consolidating the Caribbean container market with the purchase of Tropical Shipping from AGL Resources
  • Triple class society approval success for Wärtsilä
    The Finland-based marine power plant specialist Wärtsilä has won approval from three major Classification Societies for its Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS) - the first company in the world to attain such overall recognition, the firm says

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Report: US Imports to Rise in April
    Signaling an end to the winter doldrums and the beginning of a busy spring in the U.S. container trades, Global Port Tracker is forecasting that imports in April will increase 6.1 percent over April 2013. "With winter over, retailers are stocking up in anticipation of a busy spring and summer," said...
  • US Containerized Exports See Steepest Decline Since 2009
    U.S. containerized exports through February 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized exports tumbled 9.0 percent year-over-year in February to 923,493 TEUs, the lowest monthly volume in 32 months, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. This 9.0 percent drop was also the steepest year-over-year decline since August 2009. February...
  • Scandlines' Earnings Slip on Flat Revenue
    Scandlines, the Danish-German ferry operator, posted a 5.5 percent decline in operating profit last year as increased freight volume was offset by lower passenger and auto traffic. The company, which is owned by U.K. private equity investor 3i, earned €172 million (about US$236.4 million) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, down...
  • Ports Gearing Up to Be LNG-Ready
    With container shipping barely out of the starting gate with liquid natural gas as a ship fuel, major ports around the world are anticipating a rapid ramp-up of LNG use in shipping and are angling to be prepared. "Major ports around the world are either planning for, or are anticipating, the...
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: C.H. Robinson
    Stephane Rambaud, senior vice president at C.H. Robinson, discusses the integration of Phoenix International, which the logistics firm acquired in 2012, the company's consolidation services, and the challenges of volatility in the trans-Pacific trade....
  • Werner Enterprises CFO Receives Investor Relations Award
    OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 4, 2014-- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer John Steele was awarded thebest investor relations by a CFO in the small-cap company category at the annual IR MagazineU.S. Awards March 27 in New York City. Steele has earned this prestigious distinction two times before, in 2011 and 2012. "It is...
  • Quality Carriers Expands Into Indianapolis
    TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North American bulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Indianapolis market. "Consistent with our previously announced strategy to expand our footprint, we are excited to announce our expansion into the Indianapolis market," stated Randy Strutz, President,...
  • American Worldwide Agencies Opens Houston Office, Hires Seasoned Branch Manager
    LONG BEACH, California - March 26, 2014 -- American Worldwide Agencies (AWA) is adding to its global network offreight forwarders and agents with a new office in Houston, the company announced today. The Houston office is part of AWA's global expansion plans and will handle the company's growing business in the region for project...
  • TIA's Great Ideas Conference Bolsters Networking Opportunities at 2014 Meeting
    Alexandria, VA - April 4, 2014 - Transportation Intermediaries Association will host their revamped Great Ideas Conference and Exposition, April 9-12, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa with an emphasis on networking and sharing successful ideas with peers. TIA has reworked this...
  • More National Awards for Fresh Logistics
    A Midlands Temperature Controlled Logistics company has received another national award in recognition of its outstanding performance within Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) category. Fresh Logistics are specialised refrigerated couriers and a temperature controlled transport service, providing dual compartment multi temperature vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. Fresh Logistics has won...
  • Ex-Im Bank Signs Partnership with World Trade Center Charleston, Enhances Access to Financing
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) today announced its working partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC) in South Carolina. The City/State Partnership program gives exporters enhanced access to information about financing that supports export sales and jobs. "Ex-Im Bank has much to...
  • SDV creates a subsidiary in Hungary and continues its development in Central Europe.
    SDV Hungary is created in partnership with Airmax its exclusive agent since 2007. The signature of this joint venture occurred in March 28, 2014 at the headquarters of SDV in Puteaux (France) with Mr. Herbert de Saint Simon, CEO SDV and Mr. Gabor Turu, CEO Airmax. «Beyond the development strategy of SDV...
  • Smartwares(R) Outsources Business-to-Business (B2B) Messaging to Descartes
    AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, April 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DescartesSystems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in unitinglogistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Smartwares,a leading consumer goods company offering design-oriented homeessentials, outsourced its business-to-business (B2B) communications toDescartes to help it reduce costs and support its acquisition-basedgrowth strategy. "Running optimally becomes more challenging...
  • C.H. Robinson's New Blog Focuses on Carrier Community
    EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (April 7, 2014) - Addressing the various challenges and complex conversations that are part of the trucking industry's changing landscape, C.H. Robinson has launched The Road, a blog that features topics, trends, and issues that impact daily life in the transportation industry. As the largest provider of truckload services in the world,...
  • CEVA obtains certificate of Business Excellence in Logistics and Transport in Spain
    Madrid, Spain, 7 April, 2014 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has been recognized with the Sello-e of Business Excellence in Logistics and Transport, the new certification of Excellence in Logistics and Transport. Sello-e, promoted by its Regulatory Council composed of UNO (Business Logistic and Transport Organization), CEL...
  • Carriers Strive to Raise Rates in Face of 'Glum' Outlook
    Hapag-Lloyd was first carrier to announce the westbound May rate increases even as April 1 GRIs struggle to lift a market weighed down by overcapacity and weak demand. Effective May 8, the German carrier aims to raise rates on the Asia-North Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades by $525 per 20-foot container and...
  • West Coast Trade Grows Along With Shipper Anxiety
    Los Angeles and Long Beach had the greatest market share among West Coast ports in 2013. Full-size chart The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled 40.9 percent of all U.S. containerized imports in 2013, and 25.5 percent of U.S. exports. The sheer scale of container volume is putting shippers on...
  • Foreign Investment in ASEAN Founders Outpaces China Investment
    Foreign investment in the five founding members of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, last year topped $128.4 billion, five times the 2001 level, Merrill Lynch economist Chua Hak Bin said in a report carried today by the South China Morning Post. By comparison, China attracted $117.6 billion, after investment...
  • Japanese Consortium Invests in Spanish Container Terminal Operator
    Valencia's Port Container TerminalA consortium of Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. and Kamigumi Co. has acquired a 25 percent stake in Spanish container terminal operator TCV Stevedoring Company S.A. (TCV), Mitsubishi said today. Mitsubishi and Kamigumi bought the TCV stake from Grup Maritim TCB, S.L. (GMTCB), a Spain-based global container terminal operator, through...
  • ILWU Contract to Chart Course for West Coast Ports
    As U.S. West Coast waterfront employers prepare to enter contract negotiations in May with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, their message to the ILWU is clear: The new contract must keep West Coast ports competitive in the battle among North American ports for discretionary cargo. West Coast ports over the...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Bau abandons LB
    The world's largest shipbroker appears to have poached a pair of brokers from a small, Connecticut-based competitor under a broader bid to expand its presence in the dry-bulk market.
  • Captain sacked after clash
    A Washington State Ferries (WSF) captain involved in a collision with a sailing boat last year has been sacked.
  • ESL seals bulker finance
    ESL Shipping of Finland has tied up a bank loan to help fund a vessel acquisition announced in the New Year.
  • Goldstein steps up
    Royal Caribbean veteran Adam Goldstein has been promoted to president and chief operating officer at Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  • JES calms fears
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International has moved to calm fears over its ability to remain a going concern.
  • Saltchuk buys Tropical fleet
    Seattle group Saltchuk Resources has snapped up the 12-ship fleet of domestic owner Tropical Shipping.
  • New VLs at nine numbers
    Clarksons has placed a nine figure price tag on a VLCC newbuilding for the first time in two and a half years.
  • MSC denies "slave" conditions
    MSC Cruises has denied it employs crew in "slave-like conditions" following accusations in Brazil.
  • Havyard holds again
    Havyard Group has again delayed the closing of its IPO.
  • Pac Rad makes Oz move
    Pacific Radiance is expanding into the Australian offshore support vessel market through a joint venture with local outfit Westsea Marine.
  • Drunk master fined
    A Russian cargoship captain has been fined in Sweden after a near-miss.
  • Oka lands another
    Russia's Okskaya Shipyard (Oka) has won a deal to build a new multipurpose vessel for Tuapse Commercial Seaport (TCS) in Russia.
  • Avance to bank more
    Avance Gas is set to have a larger than expected IPO war chest to power its pursuit of Dorian LPG and other takeover targets.
  • Crimean ferries busier
    Ferry crossings from Russia to Crimea have nearly trebled after the annexation of the former Ukrainian region.
  • EMGS draws new job
    Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has secured a new contract for data acquisition in the North Sea.
  • $30m not well spent
    Euronav has taken another swipe at eco ships suggesting the benefits of a new suezmax can be replicated by retrofitting and efficient operations.
  • Nasdaq clears NOS
    The Nasdaq OMX group has completed its move into dry cargo and tanker freight derivatives.
  • MOL's Mexican mission
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has started a new car carrier service to capitalise on growing vehicle exports from Mexico.
  • GSI trading halted
    Share trading in Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has been halted pending an announcement by its major shareholder.
  • U-Ming profit slides
    Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has seen earnings eroded by falling revenue in 2013.
  • Crewman lost off Latvia
    A seafarer is presumed dead after falling from a Russian cargoship off Latvia.
  • New Bentley deal for TK
    Teekay Shipping has netted a fresh deal with Xcite Energy to provide an FSO for a North Sea field.
  • Seamec secures work
    Indian owner Seamec has fixed one of its offshore support vessels (OSVs) to its parent Technip.
  • Libya opens up
    Two Libyan oil terminals have been reopened after the government struck a deal with separatist rebels.
  • Van Oord wins Indo job
    Van Oord has won a contract for dredging and maintenance work for the western access channel to the Indonesian port of Surabaya.
  • Mokster back in Spain
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Mokster has returned to Spain to order a second newbuilding platform supply vessel.
  • AdvanFort guards freed
    Thirty-three of the 35 AdvanFort crew and guards arrested in India in a dispute over weapons have finally been freed.
  • Aground off Hong Kong
    A German containership ran aground off Hong Kong on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • VPA finds tenant for Portsmouth terminal
    The Port of Virginia has found business for its idle Portsmouth Marine Terminal for the first time since it was closed in 2011. A portion of the terminal will serve for six months as a staging area for automobiles.
  • Port of Hueneme tests reefer ship plug-in power
    California's Port of Hueneme has conducted its first operational and safety vessel test of its recently installed grid-based shore-power system. The first vessel to test the new plug-in system was Hamburg Süd's Cap Pasley.
  • MOL to haul Mexican auto exports to U.S. ports
  • MOL to stop supplying chassis for store-door moves
    MOL (America) said it will stop supplying chassis for store-door moves (where a container is delivered to a consignee or shipper's place of business rather than a marine terminal) effective May 1.
  • Union Pacific to invest $9M in Iowa rail line
  • Great Lakes coal trade bogged by ice
  • Delta to upgrade wide-body fleet
  • WWL adds call at San Antonio, Chile
  • OIA Global expands in Brazil
  • U.S. steel exports weaken in February
  • Ex-Im Bank links with Charleston businesses
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank has established a partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and World Trade Center Charleston in South Carolina.
  • Ship runs aground in Hong Kong harbor
  • Saltchuk to buy Tropical Shipping
    Saltchuk Resources said it will acquire Tropical Shipping, a company that operates ships between the U.S. and Canada and the islands in the Caribbean and Bahamas, from AGL Resources, an Atlanta-based natural gas utility holding company.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Established lubes distributor enters marine market
    US company makes inroads on Great Lakes and Gulf.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Limited avails reported in Cape Town.
  • Prices start week soft in Europe
    Avails expected to stay in Rotterdam this week.
  • Listed shipowner follows anti-'eco' line
    Such tonnage offers little in an over-supplied market, says investor note.
  • Asian bunker market weakening
    Prices have fallen across most key hubs.
  • Politicians to be targeted as fears grow over ECA enforcement
    ECA regulations look 'ferocious but lack teeth'.
  • LNG bunkers: Quarter of global bunker market by 2025
    LR survey points to sizeable global market for alternative fuel.
  • Chemical giant buys into scrubber manufacturer
    Firm builds on presence in abatement technology.
  • Island Oil expands Romania bunkering operations
    Company also hires new Bunker Trader.
  • Vessel shore power system at Hueneme starts up
    Port completes first operational and safety vessel test.
  • DNV GL: New skills and technologies required for LNG bunkering
    Expert notes heavier LNG use will bring 'further business opportunities'.

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