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July 10, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement levies GRI, peak season surcharge
  • China loses appeal to overturn US punitive anti-subsidy tariff law
  • US west coast docker and employers agree to three-day break in talks
  • Supply-demand match out of reach of bloated box ships' industry
  • Classification societies demand tighter box ship rules
  • 8,452-TEU Ever Lucky to enter Evergreen's Asia-USWC service
  • Oil exports to resume from two major ports in Libya
  • Korean Air wins debt relief with sale of Hanjin's oil, bulk business
  • TIACA hears calls for air industry alliances to halt fragmentation
  • Israel's CAL Cargo Airlines buys new freighters

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Able Shipping Agencies opens office in Hazira
  • Allcargo vessel successfully delivers its first consignment of bagged rice
  • MOL inks shipbuilding contracts with DSME for ice class carriers
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon, Myanmar
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • The CTO industry is today in a moribund state
  • Western DFC faces logjam due to other major projects
  • GDP may grow between 5.4 to 5.9 pc in 2014-15, says Economic Survey
  • Govt initiates anti-dumping duty extension probe on Chinese auto parts
  • INR improves against dollar ahead of Budget
  • UK offers £ 1-bn line of credit for infra projects in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CFL Multimodal opens new combined train route
  • Russian Railways Logistics supports cement plant
  • Honorary degree bestowed on CMA CGM's founder
  • DNV GL to explore risks associated with LNG
  • UTI India one of India's 50 best employers
  • New InnoWaggon under starter's orders
  • North Carolina's Marken picks new head of Emea
  • PIL - a member of loss-making carrier club
  • Europa Worldwide develops Southern hub
  • India to upgrade over 1,000 km of national highways
  • Weighty load of oil and gas equipment flies to Cape Town
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon
  • Emirates finalizes order for 150 B777s

Marine Logweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • HII to provide family healthcare centers
  • Amaroo Cruises takes delivery of whale watcher
  • Gibdock says ERP software brings efficiency gains
  • Parts of Navy shipbuilding plan "unsustainable"
  • UASC newbuilds use waste heat recovery to save fuel
  • DSME firms up more Yamal LNG carrier orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Port of Kalama dredging project earns environmental excellence award
  • Commerce Department releases U.S. export numbers for 2013
  • Intelligrated names Carlos Vega western region sales manager
  • Port of Olympia wants input on updated SEPA policy
  • Georgia Ports Authority testing USDA fruit shipment program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Indian economic reform could boost supra and handy owners
    Modi's budget due on Thursday sparks hope of higher coal imports for power generation
  • EU sanctions on National Iranian Tanker Co annulled
    Not the 'slightest evidence' NITC funds Tehran government, court rules
  • DSME seals Yamal LNG carriers amid absence of Sovcomflot
    South Korean yard finalises deals with Teekay-CLNG and MOL-CSD ventures
  • Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM withdraws P3 application from South Korea
    World's three largest carriers make expected move after following China's rejection of alliance
  • Euronav raises $125m
    Funds will part-finance four secondhand VLCCs bought yesterday
  • Nigeria must raise its game on piracy, UK Chamber of Shipping demands
    Oil exporter lagging behind regional neighbours, Platten warns
  • Is P3 'version two' imminent?
    Talk in industry circles of new alliance about to be unveiled
  • Why did the Chinese regulator torpedo P3 alliance?
    View that P3 Network would involve much tighter co-operation than traditional alliances was just one of the factors that influenced MofCom's decision
  • It's slow steam ahead for P3 carriers
    Analysts anticipate rise in use of lower speeds on Asia-Europe trade to alleviate costs
  • Maersk Line warns low-sulphur rules could add $150 per 40 ft box
    Danish line and Hapag-Lloyd outline emission control areas' cost impact from 2015
  • Vintage VLGCs enjoy new lease of life in red-hot spot market
    'Old lady' gas carriers are worth more working than being scrapped
  • Inactive box fleet falls to historic low
    Out-of-action containerships now represent just 1.2% of overall fleet
  • Euronav VLCCs ready for winter earnings bonanza
    Fleet expands in time for high demand expected in fourth quarter
  • Lyras demands action on ports of refuge
    Issue still unresolved 12 years after Prestige, says London Club chairman
  • Thoresen boosts bulker fleet
    Japanese-built supramax is the latest addition to the operator's vessel upgrade programme
  • PIL's first bond issue takes off in Singapore
    Offering raises $240m as part of ongoing S$1bn medium-term note programme
  • Maersk and MSC sign new vessel-sharing agreement - 2M
    CMA CGM not part of agreement - new partnership aims for early 2015 start-up

Sea-webweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Study warns Tampa cruise growth at risk
    Tampa will likely need to either relocate its cruise terminals or raise a bridge to avoid losing out on up to 2.8M future cruise passengers, a new study has revealed. The Florida Department of Transportation's "Tampa Bay Cruise Study Pre-Feasibility" report, released on 8 July, shows that Tampa
  • SNCM officers sacked over strike
    The Corsican headquarters of French ferry company SNCM came under attack this afternoon as local residents protested against the 16-day-old strike by the company's seafarers, which is affecting the island's economy. Demonstrators marched on the company's premises in the city of Bastia, forcing their
  • Huanghai secures multipurpose option
    Chinese yard Huanghai Shipbuilding has secured an option for a multipurpose vessel from German owner Nordic Hamburg Shipping. The 12,000dwt vessel will have an overall length of 144.7m, beam 22.8m, depth 11.55m, and capacity of 843teu. Delivery is scheduled for October 2016. The original order for
  • Typhoon threatens east Asian shipping
    Ships operating in the East China Sea have been advised to take shelter as 'super typhoon' Neoguri bears down on the region. China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC) alerted ships on 8 July to change their course and keep a close eye on high waves, which could reach 12m.
  • Euronav goes from strength to strength
    Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav has agreed to pay $342M to acquire four recently built Japanese VLCCs as it seeks to strengthen its position as the leading "consolidator" in the crude oil shipping market. The four vessels, which are expected to be delivered over the next 12 months, have an
  • ECSA warns of EU port reporting 'chaos'
    European shipowners' body ECSA has warned that attempts to create a "single window" reporting system for ships coming into EU ports risk resulting instead in a chaotic "medley of national single windows". ECSA said that EU plans to introduce the new single window by June next year were behind
  • Laem Chabang plans upgrade
    Thailand's gateway port Laem Chabang is planning to upgrade, the port's assistant managing director, Arporn Tantivejakul, told IHS Maritime. The plans include dredging a draught of 18m, which will enable the port to handle big ships, Tantivejakul said. The port is also considering inland waterway
  • Prosecution: Sewol crew liable for deaths
    Fifteen surviving crew members of the capsized ferry Sewol should be held liable for the deaths and disappearance of more than 300 passengers, the prosecution said yesterday. The 15 crew members, including captain Lee Joon-seok, are on trial over the 16 April disaster. The Sewol, carrying 476
  • Strong OSV demand upholds market shares
    Shares of offshore support vessel (OSV) market remain sanguine, according to Yeo Kee Yan, analyst from DBS Vickers Securities Research. Yeo recommended Nam Cheong as top pick with target price of SGD 0.52 ($0.41) per share. The stock currently traded at SGD 0.45 or $0.36 per share. Demand of OSV is
  • Taiwan's exports rose for fourth month in June
    Taiwan's exports totalled $26.8Bn in June, increasing for the fourth consecutive month, said its Ministry of Finance. The 1.2% year-on-year growth in June indicated a recovery of shipments from April to June, which amounted to $80.07Bn, up by 2.9% from a year earlier, and the highest level since the
  • PIL raises $241M from bonds
    Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has raised $241M from selling bonds. The company, led by Teo Siong Seng, offered the bonds that have a three-year maturity period with a yield of 5.9%. It is the first time PIL has turned to Singapore's capital markets to raise funds. The bonds were
  • EOC posts lower 3Q14 earnings
    Singapore-headquartered offshore services provider, EOC saw a 59% year-on-year drop in gross profit to $2.6M in 3Q14 as compared to 3Q13. The company's 3Q14 revenue also suffered a 12% dip to $10.8M on quarter-to-quarter basis, while the profit before tax climbed 24% q/q to $4.2M. The decrease in
  • Daehan Shipbuilding in receivership
    South Korean mid-sized shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding was granted receivership from Seoul's courts on Monday. Accumulated losses resulting from low-priced orders precluded Daehan from reducing its debt and it began exploring court protection. The shipbuilder made the application to Seoul Central
  • SBI Offshore, Axon form joint venture company
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, SBI Offshore, together with United States' Axon Energy Products, have agreed to form a Singapore-based joint venture company, Axon Rig Concept and Design Asia (ARCDA). The joint venture will engage in marketing activities, installation, commissioning and
  • Audit report: Lax regulation, corruption led to Sewol disaster
    South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection yesterday released an interim report saying that lax government regulation, disaster control failure and corruption by some government officials contributed to the accident. The Sewol, which was more than three times overloaded with cargo, began listing
  • India pushes for more coal exports
    India's Ministry of Coal is urging the country's utilities to import more steam coal as it anticipates a shortage of 84M tonnes of the fuel. It said yesterday that India needs 551.6M tonnes of coal for the 2014/15 financial year but the availability in the country stands at 466.89M tonnes. As of
  • DSME wins another nine LNG ships for Yamal project
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that it has clinched an order to build another nine ice-breaking LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project. The nine Arc7 ice-class ships are priced at a total of KRW2,864,300,000,000 ($2,830,500,000), working out to $314.5M per ship. The

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Correction: Teamsters initiate labor action at LA-Long Beach in midst of longshore talks
    In the article titled "Teamsters initiate labor action at LA-Long Beach in midst of longshore talks," published on July 6, a quote drawn from a tweet was misattributed to a longshoreman. The tweet was from the account of Jim Tessier, who is not a longshoreman, but rather a former Pacific...
  • CN imposes cargo allocations at Vancouver, Prince Rupert
    Canadian National Railway will issue equipment allocations to ocean carrier customers shipping through Port Metro Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert as it struggles to cope with what it called an unexpected surge in U.S.-bound cargo linked to the July 1 expiration of the U.S. West Coast longshore contract. Carriers...
  • CSX tunnel battle just part of broader freight pushback
    WASHINGTON - Less than five miles from the U.S. Capitol, southwest Washington, D.C., residents are waging a fierce fight against CSX Transportation's plans to rebuild and expand a tunnel to allow the double stacking of containers. Although the location might be unique, there are signs that local pushback against freight projects...
  • Drewry: Northern Europe-North America lanes evolving
    Trade between northern Europe and North America fell in May, but carriers are making moves to keep their utilization rates over 90 percent on both eastbound and westbound routes, Drewry says. Drewry's latest edition of Container Insight Weekly says that, North American imports from Europe fell to 238,000 20-foot-equivalent units in...
  • Why the P3 got busted
    Maybe you've heard about China's rejection of the P3 Network. In all seriousness, I'm hesitant to cover an issue such as this because of the overwhelming analysis and observation that has come before me. But I have strong feelings about why China refused to allow it and a lot of...
  • Picking up the P3 pieces
    In the end, does the "why" really matter? After 12 months of planning and countless millions of dollars, isn't it enough that China said no to the largest vessel-sharing alliance ever proposed? Well, yes, the reasons behind the failed partnership of Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. do indeed...
  • P3's demise shrouds the future of mega-alliances in doubt
    It ended so fast. With one statement, the countless hours and money spent over the last year to prepare for one of the biggest - if not the biggest - game-changers in global container shipping went up in smoke. When China's Ministry of Commerce rejected the P3 Network on June 17,...
  • Maersk warns of higher charges tied to low-sulfur limits
    Maersk Line said its customers face an additional charge of between $50 and $150 per 40-foot container on North American and North European routes that will be affected by new low-sulfur fuel limits that come into force in January. The carrier said its fuel bill will increase by around $250 million...
  • Allcargo inaugurates Project LEAP under its comprehensive CSR initiative
    'Leprosy Elimination Action Project (LEAP) has begun operations in seven primary healthcare centers across Raigad district.' Mumbai, July 09, 2014: Allcargo Logistics, through its NGO Avvashya Foundation inaugurated the Leprosy Elimination Action Project (LEAP) on 30thJune 2014 at Koproli Primary Health Centre (PHC). The project was launched with a vision to...
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon, Myanmar
    July 09, 2014, Tokyo, Japan - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has entered into a joint venture with Myanmar-based Carrier King Logistics that makes it the first independent company in the country to provide modern automobile distribution from port to consumer. With the rapid and on-going democratisation of Myanmar, a new consumer...
  • Unified Grocers, Inc. Names New VP of Logistics
    LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unified Grocers, Inc. ("Unified" or the "Company") today announced that Vic Versino hasjoined Unified in the position of Vice President, Logistics. He joinsthe Company from DVD rental kiosk company Redbox, where he was VicePresident of Logistics and Inventory, responsible for streamlining andautomating distribution...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for A/E
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has received the third of five same size ships with the arrival of the 13,100- TEU Hyundai Drive from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for US$129 million per vessel. The Hyundai Drive has joined the G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6 following the delivery of its sister ship, Hyundai...
  • Panama Canal Authority: Nicaraguan canal not a competitive threat
    The Panama Canal Authority, which earlier this year dismissed the possibility of an alternate canal through Nicaragua, had a more cautious reaction this week following the Nicaraguan government's approval of plans by a Hong Kong-based company for the proposed $40 billion canal. The canal authority said today it is evaluating the...
  • The ZIM HAMBURG reinforces Israel Express via Hamburg
    The North Europe Service 1 (NE-1) run by shipowners ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is the most important liner service linking Hamburg weekly with Israel via the Mediterranean. Transport volumes have grown continuously since 2007, in all by around 21 percent. In 2013 around 62,000 TEU...
  • New Chairman and Board Members appointed to the world's largest Trade Association dedicated to Maritime Industrial Relations.
    The International Maritime Employers' Council held its Annual General Meeting in London on Thursday 3rd July, following a meeting of the Board of Directors on 2nd July. During the meeting Members were asked to support the nominations of new Members of the Board of Directors, which included the appointment of Captain Rajesh Tandon, Operations Director...
  • Drewry trans-Pacific rate falls in between peak surcharges
    Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles stood at $1,800 per 40-foot container this week. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles slid slightly this week, giving up some of the gain seen around the first of two peak-season surcharges for trans-Pacific carriers. Drewry's benchmark spot rate...
  • Yusen Logistics Innovates with Vibration-Control Pallets as an Alternative Technology to Air-Suspension Trucks in China and SE Asia
    Yusen Logistics has developed an innovative land transportation solution which offers an alternative to air-suspension trucks. Utilizing vibration-control pallets which protect freight from vibrations and sudden impacts during transportation, this new solution facilitates secure, reliable freight transportation, regardless of local road conditions. In the past, when transporting sensitive freight such as precision...
  • VOLGA-DNEPR DELIVERS 80 TONS OF OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT TO CAPE TOWN
    An-124-100 and IL-76TD-90VD freighters from Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet were called into action to deliver more than 80 tons of oil and gas equipment to Cape Town in South Africa. The An-124 flight carried five 13-metre pipes from Singapore weighing 60 tons. The pipes were shipped to Singapore's Changi Airport by truck...
  • Fast consignment information: EUROGATE Intermodal optimises IT structure
    Hamburg, 3 July 2014 +++ Rail transport service provider EUROGATE Intermodal (EGIM), headquartered in Hamburg, has been using dedicated IT solutions ever since its beginnings in 1993. The company's latest system "TRail" is a response to customers' wishes for quickly accessible consignment information.EGIM began development of "TRail" - derived from...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Crude awakening
    An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has initiated research coverage of six US-listed crude and product tanker operators.
  • Strike paralyses ports
    A labour dispute has crippled nearly a dozen Chilean ports, a leading logistics outfit told clients Wednesday.
  • Tanker tonic
    The reactivation of Libyan oilfields that have been offline since late last year will likely lend support to the tanker market in the months ahead, a leading forecaster told investors Wednesday.
  • Zhonggu fixes finance
    Shanghai Zhonggu Shipping has clinched financing for two of its 10 boxship newbuildings on order in China.
  • Euronav ups offering
    Strong demand from investors has prompted Euronav to increase its stock offering by $25m to help pay for four new VLCC acquisitions.
  • HSH chiefs cleared
    Six former directors of German shipping lender HSH Nordbank have been acquitted of accounting fraud.
  • Ports under scrutiny
    The European Commission has opened an "in-depth investigation" into whether Dutch terminal operators should be exempt from corporate tax.
  • Navios (almost) sells out
    Navios Maritime Holdings has raised a net $115.84m after nearly selling out its latest stock offering.
  • Atlantska wins more time
    Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has agreed an extension to its option agreement for another ultramax bulker at Qingshan Shipyard.
  • Lyras in refuge plea
    London P&I Club chairman John Lyras has added his voice to the chorus calling for concerted international action on places of refuge.
  • Coscol turns it round
    Shanghai-listed Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has returned to profit in the first half of 2014, despite a slight fall in revenue.
  • GE back to gas
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has re-entered the LPG sector a week after selling its last gas carrier.
  • Eimskip sells
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has signed up for a new cold storage joint venture in China.
  • Hongqiang scoops six
    China's Jiangsu Hongqiang shipyard has announced a deal for up to six new ultramaxes.
  • Another six for DSME
    South Korea's DSME has scooped six more LNG carrier contracts for the Yamal project in Russia, making it nine ships worth $2.8bn in two days.
  • Macquarie buys up IMTT
    Macquarie Infrastructure Company (MIC) has agreed to buy the 50% of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) it doesn't already own.
  • Seadrill pulls $1bn bond
    Seadrill has pulled a potential $1bn bond issue at the last moment blaming a sudden fall in its share price overnight.
  • PIL taps bond market
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has made its debut in the bond market in a move that raised SGD 300m ($241m).

American Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • ILWU leaders turn attention to PNW grain negotiations
    Robert McEllrath, president of the ILWU, said that ILWU members have been locked out of the Mitsui-United Grain Corp. elevator since February 2013 and the Marubeni-Columbia Grain elevator since May 2013.
  • Air cargo is mixed bag in June
    Airlines in Europe and the United States experienced varied cargo numbers in June, but officials all agreed that the current cargo market is difficult.
  • LLamasoft adds office in Japan
  • Hactl reports strong growth despite loss of Cathay
  • MOL, China Shipping JV build LNG transport ships
  • Euronav raises $125 million
  • Proposed Route for Nicaragua Canal revealed
  • Revenue ideas surface for highway, freight funds
    Proposals popped up Tuesday to address the shortfall in surface transportation funding and spur investment in freight-related projects as the Highway Trust Fund continues on its path toward a zero balance by the second half of August.
  • WWL expands in Myanmar
  • Marseilles Fos to see boost in rail service
  • Environmental goods trade liberalization talks begin
    In addition to the U.S., the other trading partners involved in the negotiations are Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, the European Union, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Port workers strike in Chile
    Expected to last until issues are resolved.
  • Bunker price slide enters its third week
    Prices for 380 cSt material in Rotterdam and Singapore at their lowest since mid-May.
  • Mid-week bunker prices on downward path
    Some supplier fully booked in Rotterdam.
  • Nicaraguan canal project closer to becoming a reality
    Route for the canal approved.
  • Prices generally weak in Fujairah
    Markets soft in South Africa.
  • New office for Global Risk Management
    Singapore branch has seen 'steady growth'.
  • Anti-fouling paint awaits EU approval
    Already approved in Japan and Korea.
  • Engine makers joins forces in US
    Gas-powered, dual-fuel market has great potential for growth.
  • Attacks on tankers could develop into 'organised piracy'
    Stolen fuel can find buyers in 'Singapore Black Market'.
  • Shipping giant to pioneer regular service through Arctic waters
    Mitsui to build 'icebreaking LNG tankers'.
  • Cheaper gas 'could stimulate LNG bunkering'
    Russian gas considerably below European prices.
  • Asian bunker prices trading down
    Market has been weakening for over a week.
  • Oil major launches ECA-compliant bunker fuel
    New fuel blend features properties of both MGO and HFO.
  • Japanese firm developing 'eco' engine system
    System to adopt common rail injection system.
  • European bank backs LNG-fuelled newbuilds
    $169 million loan approved for Fjord Line ferries.
  • African bunker player boasts stronger profits
    On the back of annual top line growth.
  • 'No impact' to operations with LS MGO, says HK supplier
    Tanks previously used for regular MGO now hold max 0.05% sulphur product.

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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
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
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