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December 12, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong-Los Angeles/Long Beach rate holds steady at US$1,725/FEU
  • MOL adjusts intra-Asia loops with new rotations in for southeast Asian ports
  • APL replaces China-Taiwan-Philippines NPX loop with new CS3 service
  • Final gate transits Panama Canal by barge for last lock on Pacific side
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of third 9,400-TEUer in series of 10 wide-beam ships
  • Outrage when France ordered to compensate pirates for delay in seeing judge
  • France pays US$74.6 million for SNCF's holocaust role, railway denies guilt
  • MSC drops congestion surcharge at Omani Sohar port for imports from Europe
  • US International Trade Commission hears pros and cons on Chinese solar cells
  • Plan to force truckers' to buy more insurance costs stalls with GOP in power
  • US Congress approves US$0.09/gallon diesel fuel tax hike for barge operators
  • Descartes profits soar as tech demand surges to meet regulatory compliance
  • IATA ups airline 2014 profit forecast to US$19.9 billion - $25 billion in 2015
  • Boeing to cut 747 freighter production, demand too weak to sustain output
  • Hactl helps boost e-AWB by plugging in two major Hong Kong forwarders

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Allcargo's Transindia Logistics Park CFS conducting free medical check-up & blood donation camp on Dec. 15
  • GRSE to export warship to Mauritius
  • SPNM's workshop on port operations tomorrow
  • Centre looking to divest 5 pc stake in DCI
  • Cochin Port intends reducing dwell time of import cargo
  • JNPT Chairman releases informative books on Customs clearance & port management
  • Record discharge of steel coils at Dighi Port
  • Centre may exempt National Highways from R&R provisions
  • Stakeholders should work together to drastically improve Railways in 3-4 years: Suresh Prabhu
  • Trade pleased with CONCOR's export container train service from ICD-TNPM to Chennai Port
  • WTO gives verdict in favour of Indian steel exports
  • IMC hosts interactive session on revamped Planning Commission

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Trucks take care - new e-control system set to start
  • Win-win partnership begins
  • Massive fleet expansion for haulage alliance
  • ABC delivers B737 components
  • Schöler builds sales team for southern Germany
  • Qatar Airways adds freighter routes but turns down A350
  • Packaging producer acquires overseas partner
  • Kazakh rail company receives reviving injection
  • Good year ahead for US sea ports
  • Kuka releases final results of public offer for Swisslog
  • Liefkenshoek rail link set to open to traffic
  • ROI enhances international profile
  • Gemeinsam auf Zukunftskurs
  • Air Serbia back to Croatia
  • K Line carrying "green" gas safely over seven seas

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • IMO wades into 'boat people' crisis
    As the situation relating to rescues in the Mediterranean is described as "becoming unmanageable" by IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu, his organisation expects to begin work with fellow UN agencies on the "practicalities" of reducing lives lost at sea. Following a statement by the IMO and four
  • Dutch shipbuilders fail in Spanish tax-lease challenge
    Dutch shipbuilders have failed in their attempt to force the European Commission to carry out a fresh investigation of a tax-lease ship financing scheme used by their Spanish counterparts. In a judgement dated 9 December, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dismissed the case brought by Netherlands
  • ST Marine former senior execs charged with corruption
    Singapore Technology Marine's (ST Marine's) former president and senior executives were charged today under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Penal Code of Singapore. Chang Cheow Teck, former president of shipbuilder ST Marine, was charged with three offences, while Ong Tek Liam, former ST
  • Cochin Port plans to cut dredging costs
    The Indian port of Cochin aims to cut its annual dredging bill by borrowing an idea that has been successful in Europe. "The nautical depth dredging concept has been successfully implemented in European ports," said Guruprasad Rai, chief engineer of Cochin Port. "We want to carry out a study and
  • Port of Gothenburg boosts timber throughput
    A transloading terminal for timber products has opened at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden, allowing more sawmills in the Nordic region to ship to destinations worldwide. The port authority has invested about SEK2.5M ($332,000) Cecilia Carlsson, vice-president for communications at Gothenburg Port
  • MH370 search centre showcases map technology
    As the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 (MH370) continues in the southern Indian Ocean, a new image has been released showcasing the sonar acoustic imagery being employed. The Australian Transport Safety Authority yesterday posted its weekly update on the search, alongside
  • Icon Offshore bags contracts worth $12.4M
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Icon Offshore has won multiple contracts worth a total of $12.4M for long-term charters and extensions. The company is to charter a straight supply vessel to EQ Petroleum Production Malaysia for two years, with an option to extend the hire by another year.
  • ReCAAP: Upsurge in Asian piracy attacks
    Asian anti-piracy and sea monitoring centre ReCAAP has reported 20 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in November 2014: a gain on the 17 cases reported at the same time last year. ReCAAP's monthly statistics indicate there were three reported robbery attempts and 17 completed
  • Three dead in cruise ship blaze
    An engine-room fire aboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia has killed three workers, the shipowner has confirmed to IHS Maritime. The fire broke out aboard the 684-passenger, 30,277gt cruise vessel at around 0830 on 11 December when the Insignia was docked in St. Lucia. "The fire was contained to the
  • Carbofin fined $2.75M
    Genoa-based vessel owner Carbofin has been fined $2.75M and has pleaded guilty in US federal court to MARPOL violations. The violations were uncovered while US Coast Guard inspectors were conducting a Port State Control examination in April onboard Carbofin's 17,779dwt (18,000 cubic meter) LPG
  • Korean yards escape low oil price impact
    South Korean shipyards may not be that badly affected by lower oil prices as they are taking steps to diversify into the construction of LNG-fuelled ships and other types of ships, said an analyst in a research note. CIMB Securities analyst KJ Hwang said, "Given the drop in offshore orders caused
  • Indonesia to have 14 coal export ports in 2015
    Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is optimistic that the country will have special ports for exporting coal by the beginning of 2015. The move aims to stamp out coal smuggling as the country seeks to reserve more coal for domestic consumption. Indonesian ESDM Ministry's
  • Indonesia to import 500 ships from China
    Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday announced a plan to import 500 Chinese-built vessels by 2019. The procurement is expected to strengthen local maritime sector and improve domestic logistics efficiency, in response to the sea highway concept initiated by President Joko
  • DP World Australia operations disrupted
    Container traffic at Australia's DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle has been disrupted today due to union industrial action and an employer lockout. Further disruptions are down for next week. The strike, which took effect at first shift this morning, comes after 10 months of
  • EA Technique posts lower 3Q14 profit
    Malaysia-listed logistics provider and ship manager EA Technique Malaysia (EA Technique) posted profit of MYR4.78M ($1.37M) for third quarter that ended on 30 September. Its profit for Q314 is lower than its profit of MYR 8.16M in corresponding period last year despite the company's higher earnings.
  • Container ships skip Hong Kong due to congestion
    And estimated 9% of container ships skipped port calls at Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing Container Terminal (KTCT) from January to October, according to trade groups in Hong Kong. The trade groups believe that most of the skips were due to port congestion, the Transport and Housing Bureau (THB) of Hong
  • Samsung HI, Excelerate Energy to build FLNG
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung HI (SHI) has confirmed its involvement in a front-end engineering design (FEED) project to construct a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel with US-based Excelerate Energy, an LNG production systems specialist, in Equatorial Guinea. Through a Korea Exchange filing on 11
  • Yantai-Taiwan container route to launch
    China's Yantai Port in Shandong Province is to open a container service to Taiwan, said the port authorities yesterday. Operated by local carriers in Yantai, this will be the first direct route to Taiwan, and scheduled to call the ports as follows: Tianjin, Dalian, Yantai, Keelung, Taichung and

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • NASSCO, Braemar ink deal on innovative LNG tank system
  • Bollinger bolsters repair capabilities with new dry docks
  • Largest pipe-legged liftboat nears delivery
  • Rolls-Royce and VTT unveil futuristic bridge concept
  • Panama Canal Expansion: Last gate arrives on Pacific side
  • Former ST Marine execs face corruption charges

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Freight transport services index continues to climb during October
  • Diana Shipping to purchase new Capesize dry bulk vessel
  • Thee USMMA cadets honored with Thomas B. Crowley scholarships
  • Last gate for expansion project passes through Panama Canal
  • Corps nets funding increases in proposed appropriations act

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Shipping industry's future hopes hit a two-year low
    Survey reveals worries about the cost of eco-laws and a newbuilding glut
  • Competition from Australia will cut US coal exports
    Legacy contracts and low rates present a barrier to new deals
  • MR product tanker earnings jump $4,000
    Earnings are better than many experts expected, offering an early Christmas present for MR product tanker owners
  • MSC Oscar becomes the world's largest boxship
    Containership joining the Mediterranean Shipping Co fleet in January sets a new record at 19,224 teu
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV unveil new services
    Newly merged carriers announce global network coverage for the second quarter
  • Maersk Broker forms new dry cargo broker with Lightship Chartering
    It's a done deal, says Maersk Broker on latest consolidation move in shipbroking
  • Concordia Maritime eyes suezmax crude tanker opportunities
    Product tanker company bolsters fleet with a chartered-in suezmax crude tanker for one year
  • Nine more China yards make Beijing's 'white list'
    Six state builders and three private firms join 50 builders confirmed in October
  • Yard Talk | China's shipbuilders are exposed to speculative jack-up rig orders
    Lower oil prices mean financial trouble for speculative units, driving delays and distressed-asset sales
  • K Line to build new LNG carrier on contract to Chubu Electric
    Vessel will transport liquefied natural gas from Freeport LNG project in Texas
  • Norden takes $230m provision on onerous contracts
    Danish dry bulk and tanker player says move will not affect cashflow
  • OSG signals possible spin-off, fuelling speculation of a tie-up with American Shipping Co
    Tanker operator just emerged from Chapter 11 is mulling separation of its US-flagged and international units
  • Box volumes from Europe to North America surge
    But in the opposite direction carriers saw container volumes decline on a year ago in October

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Shippers revamp supply chain plans to dodge port congestion
    The ongoing congestion plaguing U.S. West Coast ports is forcing shippers to reexamine their supply chains with an eye to building in more safeguards against shortfalls in product imports. They are also extending their planning horizons and communicating their needs for vessel space more closely with their ocean carriers. Those are...
  • Aqaba terminal to suspend some fees after week-long strike
    Aqaba Container Terminal, Jordan's only container port, apologized for delays caused by a worker strike last week, which left nearly 10 days worth of container traffic stranded. Workers at ACT were on strike from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10, completely stalling operations at the Red Sea terminal. The terminal said it...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's mega-ship plans take shape within G6, CEO says
    Hapag-Lloyd is conferring with its partners in the G6 Alliance on plans to order larger container ships in the next year, but even as it does so the need for bigger ships is being questioned due to the recent plunge in bunker fuel prices. The G6, the fourth-largest grouping of container...
  • IATA: Global cargo revenue will rise in 2015 but rates will fall
    Global air cargo revenue will rise to $63 billion in 2015 from an estimated $60 billion this year, but will remain roughly 5 percent lower than in 2010, according to the International Air Transport Association. Freight volume is expected to increase by 4.5 percent next year to 53.5 million metric tons,...
  • US port funding goal will come up short
    A massive federal spending bill is poised to get U.S. port funding closer to a set schedule over the next decade but will still come short of the target. The $1 trillion bill for fiscal 2015 - dubbed "cromnibus" because it's a mash-up of omnibus spending and a continuing resolution - comes...
  • A divided US House takes vote on $1 trillion cromnibus down to the wire
    President Obama says he will sign the $1 trillion "cromnibus" spending bill - if Congress can pass the legislation. With less than 12 hours left until the government runs out of money, it's not clear if the House of Representatives, let alone the Senate, will pass the bill today. The option...
  • Intermodal volume grows at Bremerhaven port
    EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven this week handled its 1 millionth standard rail container, as more intermodal trains served the German gateway this year than in 2013. The average number of trains hauling containerized freight to and from the port has increased about 2.4 percent year-over-year to about 312 weekly services. Annual...
  • Australian port labor conflict escalates
    Terminal operator DP World said it will lock out dockworkers at Australia's Port of Fremantle for 24 hours next week in the latest move in an increasingly bitter labor dispute. DP World's action followed the four-hour strike at the port Thursday by the Maritime Union of Australia. The company and the...
  • US Sen. Booker backs abolition of Waterfront Commission
    Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has joined a New Jersey state senator in calling for abolition of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. Booker co-signed a Newark Star-Ledger op-ed column with state Sen. Raymond Lesniak, who has sponsored state legislation to remove New Jersey from the bistate anti-crime watchdog agency. They said...
  • Two more sentenced to prison in NY-NJ longshore payoff scheme
    A former International Longshoremen's Association local president and an ex-pier supervisor were sentenced to prison this week for their roles in a long-running extortion racket that funneled workers' "Christmas tribute" to the mob. Thomas Leonardis, former president of ILA Local 1235 in Newark, was sentenced to 22 months in prison. Michael...
  • Spot dry van truck rates on DAT boards rise sharply, hit $2.10 per mile
    U.S. spot market truck rates rose significantly in early December, as holiday-related retail freight demand remained strong, DAT Solutions said. The DAT national average spot rate for dry van tractor-trailers rose 5 cents to $2.10 per mile in the week ended Dec. 6. That's the biggest jump in the DAT national...
  • US Customs pilot could help ports mitigate congestion
    A U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot project that allows shippers to reimburse the agency for additional staffing during normal hours and overtime work could help seaports deal with the growing threat of congestion. None of the seaports that can tap the five-year program, however, face nearly the levels of...
  • Robust 8-month container growth at major India ports
    The number of containers handled at major ports in India climbed 8.32 percent year-over-year from April through November, the first eight fiscal months, continuing an accelerating growth trend that leaves state-owned port authorities on track to meet annual throughput targets. Container-handling in the eight-month period totaled 5.31 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from...
  • Rising sales see GLP customers adding China warehouse space
    HONG KONG - Growing domestic consumption in China has seen four companies expanding their Global Logistic Properties warehousing space by 700,000 square feet in six locations across the country. The existing GLP customers have signed lease agreements and will use the facilities to handle the domestic demand and distribute consumer products...
  • Three firms appear on shortlist to buy APL Logistics
    HONG KONG - APL Logistics is moving closer to the checkout queue with three companies reportedly on the shortlist to buy the NOL Group logistics unit, one based in Korea and two U.S. firms. So far CJ Korea Express, South Korea's largest transport and logistics company, is the only company to...
  • China's train to Spain rolls into Madrid
    HONG KONG - Twenty-one days after leaving the east China manufacturing city of Yiwu more than 8,000 miles away, a freight train carrying 40 containers arrived in the Spanish capital of Madrid this week, potentially opening yet another land bridge between China and Europe. The world's longest rail journey brought toys...
  • Extended gates seen as an opportunity beyond LA-Long Beach
    NEWARK, N.J.--A model for improving truck turn times is emerging at ports on the West Coast of North America. It involves a coordinated effort by marine terminals to open their gates at night and on weekends, and to spread out truck traffic through appointment systems with predictive analytics. However, while terminal...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Capital seals charters
    Diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners (CPP) has lined up time charters for two of its tankers.
  • Crude debate continues
    A number of prominent US lawmakers gathered in Washington, DC Thursday to discuss the nation's long-standing ban on the exportation of domestic crude.
  • Analyst expands repertoire
    An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has initiated research coverage of the LNG segment.
  • Cooler than ice
    A capacity glut took a toll on rates for LNG carriers in 2014 but a notable Wall Street analyst believes the tides are about to turn.
  • Spot spur for Frontline
    Shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline were running hot today as VLCC rates went from strength to strength.
  • Confidence falls
    Owners and charterers have lost their confidence in the shipping industry due to the high cost of compliance with new regulations and ongoing doubts about over-tonnaging, a survey suggests.
  • Fesco sharpens the axe
    Russian containership owner Fesco is lining up cuts as it restructures debt.
  • Goldman adds TK MLP TOO
    Goldman Sachs Asset Management has added another name to its growing portfolio of investments in the maritime MLP space.
  • All systems go
    A licence agreement secured by Braemar LNG to use US-based General Dynamics Nassco's design patents looks set to see another type of LNG containment system enter the market in 2015.
  • China blesses nine more
    China has added nine more shipyards to its "white list" of shipbuilders deemed worthy of financial support.
  • Big guns back Navios MLP
    Two investment banks have emerged as the leading early backers of Angeliki Frangou's fourth public company, Navios Maritime Midstream Partners.
  • Tallink orders ro-pax
    Estonia's Tallink is set to build a new-generation ro-pax for the Tallinn-Helsinki route.
  • VLCC window open
    Bimco delivered some more positive news for crude tanker owners today suggesting the VLCC market is entering a window of opportunity.
  • Rosmorport takes yard
    Bankrupt Onega Shipyard is to be transferred to Russian ports agency Rosmorport.
  • Vessel grounds on reef
    An Indian cargoship has been refloated after grounding on a reef in the Maldives.
  • Norden not shaken
    Norden shares were holding firm this morning in Copenhagen as a $230m provision on onerous charters was calmly digested by investors.
  • Confiscation a war loss
    A panel of war risks underwriters face a more than $20m payout following a London High Court ruling that the confiscation of a handysized bulk carrier was covered.
  • Vessel drops timber
    Hundreds of cubic metres of timber carried by a multi-purpose (MPP) vessel have fallen into the sea in a storm off Sweden.
  • Costly visit?
    A German stowaway could face jail after boarding a Cosco boxship in the US in a bid to see his pregnant wife in South Korea.
  • Maersk Broker teams with Lightship
    Maersk Broker and Lightship Chartering have formed a new dry cargo chartering venture which continues the spirit of consolidation in the shipbroking world.
  • Carbofin fined in US
    Italian LPG carrier owner Carbofin has been fined $2.75m in the US for keeping inaccurate oil records, while two engineers have been charged in connection with the case.
  • Teekay tanker adrift
    A Teekay tanker lost its steering and was left adrift off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • EA down on debut
    Malaysian tanker owner EA Technique has completed its Kuala Lumpur IPO on Thursday, but the stock dipped in initial trades.
  • Neste signs up another
    Ro-pax owner Finnlines has signed a deal with Finnish producer Neste Oil for low-sulphur ship fuel as the 1 January cut-off approaches.
  • Nakatani wins duo
    Nakatani Shipbuilding of Japan has clinched an order for two chemical tankers from a South Korean owner.
  • SBM to sack 1,200
    SBM Offshore is to sack 1,200 contract and permanent staff in a bid to combat the expected decline in E&P spending.
  • Prang prompts arrest
    A Chinese-owned handysize bulker has been arrested in Singapore following a collision with an elderly reefer vessel.
  • K Line back for more
    K Line has ordered a second LNG newbuilding at Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) on the back of a long-term charter deal.
  • Icon ties up OSV trio
    Icon Offshore has secured more employment for three of its vessels in deals worth MYR 43m ($12.3m) in total.
  • US volumes to slow
    US container volumes are forecast to ease in December as the holiday shipping cycle winds down, according to a major trade association.
  • OSG outlines options
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to be moving forward with a campaign aimed at spinning off its international tanker division.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • FMC outlines steps to monitor congestion surcharges
  • U.S. ports hail "Cromnibus" bill
  • Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV detail combined service network
  • Legislation allows higher truck weights in Mississippi, Wisconsin
  • MSC will put largest containership ever into service in January
  • Montreal affirms plans for new container terminal
  • Long Beach to offer vessel incentives for emission technology tests
  • DAT integrates MacroPoint tracking solution for broker users
  • Commentary: American Shipper hooks Seahorse Award
  • SDV strengthens position in Spain
  • Executive moves
  • North Dakota sets new crude transport standards

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2014
  • Korean shipyards escape impact of low oil prices
    Shift to production of LNG-powered ships saves shipyards from drop in offshore orders.
  • New Bunker Holding subsidiary enters Aalborg's supply market
    Unioil Supply consists of former OW Supply & Trading employees.
  • USCG: Expect major storm to affect San Francisco's port ops
    Especially bunker and container discharging-related activities.
  • Libra Group bets on feeder ships
    'This is where we see the most upside,' says CEO.
  • Bulk carrier customers enjoying 'cheapest rates for two years'
    Falling bunker prices boost prospects for iron ore producers.
  • Tallink orders gas-powered ferry
    At a cost of nearly $300 million.
  • Trade growing at Fujairah
    Saudi Arabia biggest external investor.
  • Onshore stocks fall in Singapore
    Fuel oil arrivals from the West to remain high in January.
  • Bunker tanker arrest at Singapore
    Two other ships also detained this week.
  • Monjasa expects dip in profits
    'Compliance and risk management, two key factors in the current markets.'
  • Finnlines secures low sulphur supply
    Sourced from Naantali refinery.
  • Investors 'spooked' by OW collapse
    Confidence in Europe in stock market floatations has been dented by the OW bankruptcy.
  • Dip in bunker prices affecting long term plans for shipping
    Owners have to decide if LNG as fuel is worth it, says the Watchkeeper at BIMCO.
  • Nakilat: 'LNG marine fuel has come to the forefront'
    Due to stricter sulphur regulations within ECAs from 2015, says spokesman.
  • Chimbusco completes risk management and control audit
    The internal check was carried out between October and November.
  • Former oil executive joins Gulf Petrochem
    Brij Mohan Bansal given advisory relief.
  • Crude slides as US inventories grow
    Crude inventories rose 1.45 million barrels in the week ended December 5.

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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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