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December 9, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers pay US$333/TEU more shipping via Hong Kong than Shenzhen
  • US Federal Maritime Commission okays CKYH's adding Evergreen Line
  • ICS: Shipping's UN carbon debt is no more than what little eco harm it does
  • Shipboard armed guards face shrinking market as pirate attacks decline
  • Jacksonville's JAXPORT wins Kuwaiti-bound Auras from Alabama plant
  • China's CNR, CSR trainmakers seek State Council okay to carry out merger
  • Reports that UTi Worldwide to merge with DSV overplayed, say parties
  • Truck trains studied with lead cab controlling ones behind with radar
  • Now Xmas shipping's nearly done, shippers' fancies turn to spring launches
  • BidAir acquires Imperial Air Cargo to meet South Africa's courier needs
  • Cargolux finds itself sitting pretty atop a Vietnamese export boom

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • DB Schenker opens new office in Vapi
  • Dry bulk shipping seen set for further recovery
  • Govt asks RBI to relax rules for shipbuilding industry
  • Govt supporting Indian shipping, says Radhakrishnan
  • ICS publishes new chemical tanker safety guide
  • Liberia releases mandatory MLC compliance report
  • SARJAK Container Lines honoured at SME Business Excellence Awards 2014
  • Spot Asia-Europe box rates at a low
  • Tanker rates down in Middle East Gulf & West Africa on slow cargo movement
  • UK govt's autumn statement generally helpful for shipping sector
  • Iron ore imports hit record on falling prices
  • Maritime unions observe World AIDS Day
  • Rail Vikas Nigam to have 10 pc equity in PIVNL
  • Rail freight rates to remain steady till next Rail Budget: Arunendra Kumar
  • Centre fast-tracks development of 4 mega steel projects
  • INR turns weak against dollar on fresh demand for US currency
  • Kerala planters want ban on tea, rubber & cardamom imports
  • NTPC to build 9,000 MW power projects in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
  • A case-study of an export letter of credit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 220,000 km covered by electric vehicles
  • German rail association presents new lineup
  • Alstom enlarges stake in Kazakh JV
  • David Caines takes on COO role at Kenco
  • Icao celebrates 70th anniversary of Chicago convention
  • Gerolsteiner prolongs contract with Duvenbeck
  • Finances for rail corridor to Turkey secured
  • European inland shipping body inducts two key members
  • Dentressangle eyes growth in US air and sea business
  • Sino-Canadian consortium wins bid for Toulouse airport stake
  • Transmec inaugurates new automated warehouse system
  • Transnet and CSR plans to build rail manufacture
  • MGI with new AP+ module
  • Feport online with new website

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • DryShips' stock price plunges
    NASDAQ-listed shares of DryShips have fallen precipitously, sinking to a new all-time low despite the company's recent bond payback. In mid-day trading on 8 December, DryShips shares bottomed at $0.81, the lowest price in the company's history as a public entity. That price represented a 29% decline
  • Port of New York posts record volume
    Imports drove a record monthly container volume at New York box terminals in October. A total of 306,805 containers handled in the month beat the previous record of 306,051 in August 2013, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced on 5 December. A 1% rise in import
  • MACS enters North Atlantic trade
    German multipurpose carrier MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping is diversifying into the North Atlantic trade with the launch of a monthly service between the US Gulf and Northwest Europe/UK. Operated with Amber Lagoon and Purple Beach - 34,000dwt open hatch/box shaped mpp units - the new transatlantic
  • CKYHE box carrier alliance gets US nod
    Chinese container carrier alliance CKYHE has won approval from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Guided by the Shipping Act of 1984, the FMC found that the vessel-sharing agreement is unlikely to bring an unreasonable decrease in service or an unreasonable rise in transportation costs.
  • ASL Marine OSV newbuildings fall through
    A wholly owned subsidiary of ASL Marine Holdings has reached an agreement with a customer on cancelling shipbuilding contracts for two offshore support vessels (OSVs). But the ASL board told the Singapore Exchange on 6 December that it is confident from its discussions with potential buyers and/or
  • Philippine shipping rides out Hagupit
    Alarm across Philippine ports and shipping over an approaching storm has eased with Hagupit's downgrade from a typhoon into a tropic storm on its way to Manila. The capital's port will now keep working today, said shippers. "The Manila International Container Terminal has cancelled their planned
  • Tanker crewman shot dead off Malaysia
    The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is reporting to Interpol on Sunday's attack by pirates of a Vietnamese ship, which resulted in the death of a crew member who was shot, as it deems it a serious threat to the Southeast Asian region. The IMB believes the pirates were looking for gas or fuel
  • Indonesia to emerge as 'maritime axis'
    Indonesia is taking steps that could help it become a "maritime axis of the world", says Mark Yong, director of BMT Asia Pacific. At the Port Finance International Asia conference in Singapore today, Yong praised Indonesian government initiatives such as Pendulum Nusantara, aimed at cutting
  • CJ Korea Express in bid for APL Logistics
    CJ Korea Express, South Korea's largest transport and logistics company, has confirmed in a Korea Exchange filing that it has been shortlisted to take over APL Logistics. Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, the parent of liner operator APL, is selling the logistics business to raise cash in the
  • China Exim Bank loans $354M to shipbuilders
    China Exim Bank last Friday inked deals with 11 clients to provide CNY21.8Bn ($354M) in credit to finance 77 vessels. These vessels include jack-up rigs, 9,400teu container ships for export as well as 12 eco river and coastal vessels. As of this month, the bank has provided a total of CNY579.6Bn
  • Korean shipbuilder stocks drop
    Although ship orders and prices have rebounded, Korean shipbuilders' stocks have dropped. Longer term the slowdown in new ship orders and falling oil prices would affect their shares, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "While industry indicators have
  • Chinese coal imports down 9.4% y/y
    China's coal imports declined 9.4% year on year to 264M tonnes in the first 11 months of 2014 due to competition from cheaper domestic coal and government restrictions on coal imports. The drop in coal imports accelerated in November, according to China's latest customs statistics. Import prices
  • Wind of change in coal shipping
    Coal shipping remains an open market, sources have told IHS Maritime. There is a consensus on what has caused the current impasse, but less on where it will go in the future. China shifting to domestic sources is a key part of this. "China is also trying to focus more on non-polluting sources of
  • Anti-piracy measures proliferate
    A number of technologies aimed at detecting and avoiding piracy attempts have been launched recently. Florida, US-based WatchStander a provider of anti-piracy technology for the shipping industry, has tripled the effective operating range of its unique and fully automated anti-piracy system to 6nm.
  • Generation bridge simulator launched
    Norway-based Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new generation of its ship's bridge simulator, K-Sim Navigation, for merchant, offshore, and naval vessels. Designed for the future of advanced and integrated simulation training, Kongsberg says K-Sim Navigation is based on a new cutting-edge

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Helgoland ferry LNG fuel contract is in place
  • Green Tech Marine books order for 21 scrubbers
  • ABS publishes Guide for LNG Fuel Ready Vessels
  • Royal Caribbean International promotes two veterans
  • Moran Iron Works to build ferry for Shepler's
  • Signet towing vessel supports West Africa offshore project
  • Port of NY/NJ on record pace for container volume
  • Tanker crew member dead after pirate attack

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Port of Anacortes reorganization means end for Deputy Director post
  • Port of Portland names Leavitt business development/properties GM
  • Coast Guard oversees removal of wrecked vessel near Columbia mouth
  • Global Port Tracker report sees continued box import slowdown
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize dry bulk vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Merger and acquisition activity on cards for logistics sector in 2015
    Consultant says talks between DSV and UTi an indicator of things to come
  • Globus sees soft market through New Year
    Net revenue was $5.4m during the third quarter, down from $6.9m
  • Greek Awards hail Pappas, Pappadakis and Marinakis
    Dorian and Empros scoop company awards in front of 1,150 guests
  • Port of New York New Jersey sets a monthly box record
    Import surge keeps the east coast hub on track for a record-breaking year
  • Nigeria reports 5% container growth
    National port authority has set up a task force to tackle congestion
  • Shipbreakers face a gloomy Christmas
    Traditional end of year pick-up undermined by downward pressure on rates
  • Italian senators oppose government-funded Venice terminal
    Protest co-authors backed by over 50 cross-party members in call to reject public funding for 'ambitious' offshore box facility
  • Retailers again urge Obama to intervene in dock talks
    Imports have begun to slow as bottlenecks remain at west coast ports
  • Seafarer dies after pirate attack off Malaysia
    Fatal shooting on Vietnam-flagged tanker highlights growing problem in South China Sea
  • Sovcomflot lands $319m credit facility for two LNG carriers
    South Korea-built vessels will be signed to long-term contracts with Shell
  • Bumi Armada chief executive resigns after share price falls
    Malaysia's largest offshore supply and support firm takes a hit from low oil prices
  • Seasonal greetings from Peru
    The ICS has offered a timely reminder of shipping's green achievements to chime with the Lima climate change conference

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Russia taps Vladivostok as country's first 'free' port
    Russian has tapped Vladivostok as the country's first "free" port, in an attempt to boost the Russian economy besieged by lower oil prices and sanctions from Western countries. Starting in July, shippers will experience less onerous customs, port operators will be able to tap tax incentives and carriers will pay less...
  • As ships get bigger, so do the risks for shippers
    As the world's first 19,000 TEU ship sets sail on its maiden voyage on Monday, concerns are being raised that mega container ships pose a substantial risk to cargo and crew due to their sheer size and inability of supporting infrastructure to come to their aid in the event of...
  • Bunker prices drop an additional 10 percent to 5-year low
    Fuel prices in Rotterdam dropped 10 percent this week. Full size chart. Fuel prices out of Rotterdam, a leading global indicator of the broader fuel market, dropped over 10 percent last week, the latest in a downward spiral that began in July. High-sulfur bunker fuel slipped 10.8 percent to $373 per metric ton,...
  • CenterPoint shores up Pacific Northwest strategy with two-property purchase
    CenterPoint Properties plans to expand its Pacific Northwest footprint beyond the nearly $50 million it recently spent on two properties adjacent to the Port of Seattle. The industrial property giant acquired two properties, with 400,000-square feet of industrial space on 31 acres, last week. The two plots, located on Marginal Way,...
  • Pearl River Delta volume growth outpaced Yangtze, Bohai regions in November
    Foreign container throughput at Pearl River Delta ports grew 12.8 percent in November, the highest monthly growth in more than two years and putting, according to data reported by Citi Research on Monday. Shenzhen and Guangzhou in the unusual position of being the fastest growing large ports in China. In recent...
  • Descartes expands European reach with two acquisitions
    Descartes Systems Group has acquired two companies for about $11.8 million that will help the Waterloo, Ontario-based transportation technology provider expand its European reach. Descraters said today it acquired e-customs Inc., which provides electronic security and electronic document services to comply with U.K. customs filing requirements, for about $9 million. Another...
  • US Congress could reduce future longshore slowdown, lockout threats
    WASHINGTON - Congress could greatly reduce the threat of labor slowdowns and lockouts at the nation's ports by putting longshore worker labor agreements under the purview of the Railway Labor Act, an economist and former Congressional Budget Office director said. But passing legislation that would put ports under the same act...
  • MSC says Sohar congestion easing, lifts surcharge
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has lifted its congestion surcharge of $100 per TEU imposed earlier on shipments moving from Europe to Sohar, saying congestion at Oman's largest port is easing. "In view of the improved situation at Sohar, the congestion surcharge applied since Sept. 1 has been suspended effective Dec. 8," the Geneva-based carrier...
  • Transplace expands in Canada as cross-border freight flows faster
    Logistics company Transplace is expanding operations in Canada as more freight flows across the U.S.-Canadian border. The Dallas-based third-party logistics provider opened offices in Calgary, Alberta in Western Canada and Brossard, Quebec, near Montreal. Those locations will complement offices in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Transplace President and Chief Commercial Officer George Abernathy...
  • Asia port congestion shortens feeder ship charters
    Congestion at Asia ports this is year is continuing to force intra-Asia carriers to charter feeder ships more frequently and for shorter time periods in order to maintain weekly schedules. Charter brokers in Hamburg last week said intra-Asia carriers are fixing 1,700-TEU ships for one to two weeks and for as...
  • GLP makes giant move into US logistics real estate
    HONG KONG - Singapore-based Global Logistic Properties took a break from its rapid China expansion to partner with GIC in acquiring one of the largest logistics real estate portfolios in the US for $8.1 billion. The transaction provides immediate scale in the U.S., growing GLP's fund management platform in the world's...
  • Impact of LA-LB congestion felt more acutely at next port of call
    HONG KONG - Stopping at the congested Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex in October made container ships an average of 3.4 days late at the next port of call, industry analysis has shown. The average number of days late after calling at the choked California ports rose to 1.7 days in...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Stifel smiles on GasLog
    Stifel upgraded shares of GasLog Ltd to "buy" as growth catalysts abound for the LNG carrier owner.
  • Scorpio sells Venice
    Scorpio Tankers is reported to have sold a 13-year-old post-panamax tanker for $12.8m.
  • E&P plunge predicted
    Cowen & Co analysts predicted a dramatic drop in active drilling rigs as they cut their oil price estimates and slashed expectations for offshore vessel stocks.
  • Nigeria LNG blocks arrests
    The shipowning affiliate of Nigeria LNG has secured a court order blocking arrest efforts against a ship caught up in the fallout from OW Bunker & Trading's collapse.
  • New ship for Niua
    A community-owned shipping service will be launched next year in northern Tonga.
  • Hegnar takes Hurtigruten
    Media mogul Trygve Hegnar has completed the takeover of Oslo-listed Hurtigruten.
  • Star can bridge gap
    Clarksons Capital Markets has cooled fears surrounding a funding gap at Petros Pappas-backed Star Bulk claiming the company's shortfall is "manageable".
  • Royal pair step up
    Richard Fain has reshuffled his management pack at Royal Caribbean Cruises by promoting a pair of company veterans.
  • Billion-dollar union
    A new joint venture between Japanese and French banks is targeting a $1bn raid on shipping bonds next year.
  • Monarch mops up SALT stock
    Hedge fund Monarch Capital has lifted its holding in New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • Trafigura profit cut
    Trading and shipping giant Trafigura has seen annual earnings slashed after selling a stake in its oil terminals business.
  • Alpha funds Navios cape
    Navios Maritime Holdings has named Alpha Bank as the lender supporting a $51.4m capesize purchase from Berge Bulk.
  • Piracy ruling "crazy"
    A shipping charity has branded a court decision to make France compensate Somali pirates "repugnant".
  • Manila mission
    Taiwan's Evergreen Line has teamed up with compatriot Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) for a new service between China and the Philippines.
  • Bank on PNSC
    Investors are being advised to buy into Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) after it confirmed the acquisition of a modern aframax.
  • Bulker holed
    A 52,000-dwt bulker has been holed above the water line in a storm in the Philippines.
  • Atlantic offloads one
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold one of its oldest rescue vessels to an undisclosed buyer.
  • Stena scoops Ridgebury ship
    Ridgebury Tankers has tied up period employment for one of its medium range products tankers with Stena, brokers say.
  • Beware crane carnage
    Canada has urged owners to check a certain type of Chinese-made crane after an accident on a bulker injured an operator this summer.
  • Vinalines swaps debt
    Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines' biggest lender is to take stakes in its ports companies in exchange for debt.
  • Fredriksen ups Seadrill stake
    John Fredriksen has paid $33m to boost his leading position in offshore driller Seadrill.
  • Deadly attack on tanker
    Pirates shot a crewman in the head during a brutal robbery of a Vietnamese tanker in the waters of Southeast Asia.
  • Bass Strait boost
    Australia is to upgrade two Bass Strait ferries and cut fares to lure more tourists to Tasmania.
  • Safeguarding the Arctic
    The US Coast Guard has proposed a new shipping channel in the Bering Strait to protect Arctic seas.
  • Vroon comes clean
    Vroon has confirmed that it is behind the recent order for a livestock carrier newbuilding at Chinese shipbuilder Cosco Corp.
  • Globus just in the black
    Globus Maritime, which operates a fleet of seven panamax and supramax bulkers, has squeezed out a small third quarter profit.
  • Statoil extends suspensions
    Statoil has extended the suspension periods for three chartered in deepwater drilling rigs due to the deteriorating market conditions.
  • Basma to stand down
    Bumi Armada is on the hunt for a new chief executive after the present incumbent, Hassan Basma, announced he was stepping down.
  • SCF secures new credit
    Sovcomflot has signed a new $319m credit facility with a consortium of European banks with ING acting as agent.
  • CME raises GFI bid
    CME Group has increased its offer to GFI Group shareholders in a bid to fend off a rival bid by BGC Partners.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • IATA releases lithium battery guidance
  • McCain renews attack on Jones Act
  • Descartes acquires two UK-based customs software providers
  • ATA backs rollback of some HOS rules
  • Ag exporters urge continued vigilance over congestion surcharges
  • U.S. box imports estimated to grow 3.8% in December
  • Arca World to use Info-X for range of shipment solutions
  • EU commits $3.69 billion to air traffic management
  • Exports rise by $2 billion in October
  • Piracy decision slammed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Atlantic Gulf Bunkering introduces new 0.10% ECA fuel
    Product will be available by December 12, 2014, says firm.
  • Bomin Linde to supply fuel to Germany's first LNG-powered ferry
    The order is 'an important step to establish LNG as ship fuel in Germany'.
  • Oil spill threatens Philippines' east coast towns
    'A spill of that magnitude is enough to trigger a national disaster.'
  • Crew member dies after pirates invade tanker
    Vessels in the South China Sea advised to remain vigilant.
  • Aegean rumoured to be taking over some OW operations
    Said to be about to expand its supply network by taking over parts of US operations, and a European unit.
  • Mediterranean LNG bunkering project wins award
    At Greek shipping event.
  • Slow-steaming 'unaffected by falling fuel prices'
    'We designed the network on the basis of slow steaming,' says Maersk official.
  • Swedish firm takes over management of seven OW tankers
    Two vessels to continue bunkering operations in Montevideo and Klaipeda, not clear where remaining five will operate.
  • Rotterdam: 'We see LNG as the future for shipping'
    LNG: 'Clean, affordable and environmentally sustainable'.
  • WFS sells off North Dakota terminal
    Deal will produce $11 million quarterly gain.
  • Sizeable scrubber order goes to Norwegian tech firm
    Order goes to single shipowner.
  • Prices drop again in Singapore hub
    Crude oil markets could be struggling with oversupply well into 2015.
  • 'No way around double payment' for some bunkers
    More shipowners turn to courts to clarify who should be paid for bunkers as fallout from OW bankruptcy continues.
  • IPO plan for oil terminal postponed
    Procedural delays blamed but observers say proposals may be in jeopardy.
  • Aegean buys OW's US fuel oil
    Auction completed late last week.
  • ABS publishes guide for LNG fuel ready ships
    The ABS Guide and notation are 'powerful tools that go beyond the basics', says spokesperson.
  • New product 'innovation' enhances vessel battery modules
    Item will allow an increase in power handling capability, says manufacturer.
  • Staal rejoins BMS United Bunkers
    Employee is 'well known in the business', says spokesman.
  • Integr8 Fuels starts operations at Hamburg
    Hires four former OW Bunker traders as part of expansion plan.
  • New range of coatings 'cuts fuel consumption by 3%'
    Hempel has launched a range of new antifouling products.
  • Roadmap for East Med LNG bunkering project ready by February
    If accepted, things should speed up after 2017.
  • FOBAS: Prepare for more FAME in 2015
    Study suggest around 5% of marine distillates are contaminated with FAME; could increase due to new ECA sulphur limit.
  • Paris MoU bans entry of two ships from region
    Vessels banned from entry for three months.
  • Report: LSFO demand shifts to MGO in St. Petersburg
    Ahead of upcoming ECA rules.
  • Typhoon Hagupit disrupts shipping traffic in Philippines
    Ninety vessels left stranded, according to Coast Guard.

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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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