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March 13, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hubei's Jingzhou port's 2013 box volume hits 100,000 TEU
  • Asia-Europe rate below $1,000/TEU break-even point on Shanghai index
  • Ships to navigate with caution in Hong Kong as dolphin survey is conducted
  • Xinjiang Kashi Prefecture's vehicle imports up 25pc to 111 units
  • SDV is QEP accredited for Envirotainer pharmaceutical shipments
  • NZ's Port Nelson records steady growth with wide cargo mix
  • Ukraine crisis threatens 3.5 million tons of corn exports: USGC
  • Charleston harbour deepening again wins federal funding in Obama's budget
  • Etihad Airways increase bellyhold on daily flights to Chengdu
  • Qatar Airways launches first regular cargo service London's Stansted to Doha
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Milan via Cairo service

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Anup Nair appointed Director Projects with DB Schenker in India
  • BTL's 2014 Golf Tour tees off in Aamby Valley
  • Bureau Veritas to class largest gas-fuelled ro-pax fleet
  • India seeks opening of direct water routes connecting Bangladesh
  • Moore Stephens urges changes to UK tonnage tax vessel written-down values
  • Exports of SCV tyres surge in Apr.-Sept. 2013-14
  • India imports urea worth $ 1.92 bn in April-Jan.
  • Iron ore exports drop 19 pc in April-Feb.
  • Poland seeks to boost trade & investment ties with India
  • Bidders respond to Vizhinjam port tender
  • JNPT bags 'Sea Port of the Year for Containerised Cargo - Northern India' recognition at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in New Delhi
  • Khalifa Port expands capacity, welcomes three largest & modern quay cranes
  • V. Upendran-led nacfs Executive Committee members visit Sri Lankan ports
  • InterRail connecting Europe & China
  • CBEC denies holding any Customs, Excise Duty & Service Tax Refunds/Drawbacks
  • India & ADB sign $ 300-m loan agreement for roads in Chhattisgarh
  • INR turns weak against US currency
  • NTPC receives clearance for INR 15K cr. project
  • Mumbai may get new coastal police set-up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Direct train Euromax Terminal Rotterdam-DeCeTe Duisburg
  • Iata calls for transit time reduction of up to 48 hours
  • BLS Cargo: first trip with last mile locomotive
  • LH Cargo: Peter Gerber to replace Karl Ulrich Garnadt
  • DP DHL's profits within targeted corridor
  • Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam want stricter emission...
  • Pennsylvania cooperates with CSX
  • FAA grants Azerbaijan category 1 rating
  • Milsped posts massive income increase
  • Ecu-Line aids Philippines' relief efforts after typhoon
  • Kenco president and CEO is named
  • 77 new HGVs for Metro Logistics Germany
  • Swissport reports 11% revenue growth

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Port Angeles Port Commissioners name O'Hollaren executive director
  • Evergreen Line pulling ships from vessel sharing agreement
  • Coast Guard teams with CBP to nab marijuana smuggling vessel
  • Port of Everett staff member earns public records certification
  • State of Washington sees gains in aerospace industry during 2013

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Diamond S pulls IPO and market applauds
    US investors view Wilbur Ross move as indicator of product tanker investor saturation
  • FMC fines Rickmers Linie $190,000 in compromise settlement
    German shipowner voluntarily admitted antitrust violations
  • Ukraine uncertainty generates freight rate risk
    Local shipping law firm highlights possible political fallout
  • OSG's plan still up for debate as equity holders look for more value
    Company would cut $1.2bn if plan is approved
  • Owners encouraged to order more specialist chemical tankers
    Divergent views at London conference over vessel ordering
  • Rotterdam and Antwerp call for NOx-reduction plans from 2016
    Ports urge IMO member states not to delay implementing emission rules for shipping
  • Shipowners ask ports to support Trident Alliance to enforce SOx rules
    Initiative seeks backing for responsible rule compliance as 2015 sulphur deadline looms
  • Varun has multiple ships arrested against unpaid debt
    Free to read: Gulf Oil says Indian company owes hundreds of thousands of dollars for lube
  • Box Ships skips dividend as containership charter rates plunge
    But board remains 'committed' to payout policy and will re-evaluate it regularly
  • Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO in April
    Stolt-Nielsen, Sungas and Frontline 2012 could sell their shares to boost liquidity
  • Li clarifies Sinotrans & CSC restructuring plans
    State-owned giant will put its shipping businesses into a Shanghai holding company
  • ClassNK will complete MOL Comfort probe by end-August
    Free to read: Japan class society leads the second phase of investigation into casualty off Yemen
  • US east coast ports face challenges as larger ships enter transatlantic trades
    P3 and expanded G6 will expose container terminals' dredging and handling flaws
  • Timing is everything
    Two new state-of-the-art terminals will open for business in Rotterdam later this year, but is now the best time to add capacity?
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Some pain, some gain as total capacity rises and more panamax scrapping is expected
  • Nordic Shipholding reports $9m loss excluding one-off gains
    Restructuring completed in December has reduced debt by $72.1m
  • SITC reports a 44% increase in annual net profit
    Growing regional demand boosts intra-Asia specialist's results
  • Finland reveals further state aid for its shipowners
    Move underscores new maritime strategy to 2022 and supports 'greening' of fleets
  • Cost burden will drive more owners to defy emission-control area rules
    Half of all tonnage may not comply, given low fines, weak enforcement and soaring fuel bills

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • FMC approves Seattle-Tacoma port pact
    US regulators have agreed to let the ports of Seattle and Tacoma share rate and operations information to help them both regain market share amid increasing competition for container business
  • ECSA appeals for reason on CO² emissions
    European shipowners body ECSA has appealed to European Union legislators not to extend the scope of the European Commission's proposed regulation on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from ships
  • EU port services legislation fails for third time
    The European Union's proposed port services regulation has failed to gain approval in time for it to be adopted before the European elections in May
  • GSL prices upsized bond offering
    NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease, which charters container ships to CMA CGM, has priced a bond offering that will allow it to refinance all of its bank debt
  • DS Norden rewrites strategy
    DS Norden has rewritten its strategy after a marked reduction in losses last year, the company said in a statement
  • Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO
    LPG carrier company Avance Gas Holding said it plans an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • COSCON and CSCL need to merge
    China Shipping Container Lines and COSCON (COSCO container lines) must merge their container operations if they want to achieve the maximum cost-savings they need to improve their financial performances, says leading liner trades analyst Alphaliner
  • Sinopacific launches new yard in Jiangsu
    Sinopacific's Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding and Haitong Marine Engineering Equipment together launched a construction base in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, today
  • STX issues shares to banks
    Troubled South Korean group STX Corporation said today it has issued new shares to its creditors as part of a debt-to-equity swap
  • Lower coal prices slash Adaro Energy's profit
    Indonesia's second-biggest coal producer, Adaro Energy, has posted lower profit, which it blamed on lower coal prices
  • HMM appoints new CEO
    Hyundai Merchant Marine announced today that Lee Seock Dong has been chosen as its new CEO
  • One of six LNG projects may materialise
    Only one in six liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction projects may take final investment decision (FID) as the supply of liquefied natural gas may exceed that of demand by 2025
  • ExxonMobil's $19Bn PNG LNG plant ready to go
    Shipments of LNG out of ExxonMobil's Esso Highlands Papua New Guinea (PNG) subsidiary are set for July - four months ahead of schedule - the company told US analysts this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • CN Says Vancouver Truck Strike Delaying Transload Shipments
    Canadian National Railway told forest product shippers that the ongoing truck strike at the Port Metro Vancouver is preventing them from taking all of their lumber and pulp carload shipments for transloading into containers. The railroad on March 9 placed an embargo on rail shipments to container-stuffing facilities in Vancouver, but...
  • US Footwear Importers to Diversify Sourcing as China Faces Labor Challenges
    Rising labor costs and a shortage of workers in coastal China are two of the most serious problems footwear producers in that country face, and those challenges will motivate U.S. footwear importers to diversify some of their sourcing to other countries. "Labor is one of several factors driving sourcing to other...
  • TRAC: Drayage Service a 'First Step'
    TRAC Intermodal's planned move into drayage is the first step in the company's effort to expand its portfolio to provide "a broad suite of logistics services," CEO Keith Lovetro said. "TRAC wants to be a more full-service provider to our customers, and not just a chassis operator," Lovetro told the JOC....
  • Box Ships Scraps Dividend as Container Charter Market Slumps
    Box Ships posted its 11th consecutive quarterly profit, but the Greek container shipowner skipped a dividend payment to help it survive a slumping charter market. The NYSE-list company booked a net profit of $3 million in the "challenging" final three months of 2013, up from $2.87 million in the year-earlier period;...
  • Carrier, Three NVOCCs to Pay Civil Fines Totaling $350,000
    WASHINGTON - A breakbulk and container line, and three non-vessel operating common carriers have agreed to pay $350,000 total in civil penalties following Federal Maritime Commission allegations that they violated the Shipping Act of 1984 and the agency's regulations. The carrier, Rickmers-Linie, and NVOs OBI Shipping, Benison Transport and Shine International Transportation...
  • EU Proposes Tariff Cuts to Help Troubled Ukraine
    Euromaidan protesters in Kiev, Ukraine in January 2014.The European Commission is proposing to remove customs duties on Ukrainian exports to the European Union until Nov. 1, 2014, in response to political and economic turmoil in the nation. If approved, existing EU tariffs for industrial goods exported from Ukraine will be removed immediately...
  • Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Ahead of GRI
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 12, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat at $1,886 per 40-foot container in the week of March 12. In seven of the past 10 weeks, rates have remained unchanged week-to-week. "The development in volatility is quite subdued...
  • Trans-Pacific Vessels From Shanghai Post Worst Reliability Levels
    Port of ShanghaiCarriers' schedule reliability from Shanghai to Oakland, Calif., showed the greatest variation in eastbound Asia-to-Southern California route performances during the period from the third quarter of 2011 through the fourth quarter of 2013, according to SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight report. By analyzing the regularity of container ships departing from...
  • Mexican Rails Gain Ammunition in Concession Agreement Defense
    The release of a new study on the Mexican freight railway industry provides ammunition to the sector's defense of its concession agreements, and hints at a potential compromise between the railroads and legislators aiming to open up industry to other carriers. The results of the peer review - conducted by the Organization...
  • Diversions, Violence as Vancouver Trucker Strike Continues
    The trucking environment in Vancouver is turning uglier by the day, with drivers who dare to work at the Canadian port facing retribution from striking drivers, and cargo diversion already becoming a reality. The consensus among maritime industry executives is that a solution to the bitter trucking strike must be found...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Five-year fixture fails
    All eyes were on the period market Wednesday amid reports that a capesize bulker was on the fringe of firming up a five-year fixture.
  • Classic takes Bocimar cape
    Rates for capesize bulkers appear to be losing ground in both the period and spot markets but some vessels are still commanding premiums.
  • Coup comes to light
    Jacques Saade appears to be mounting a campaign aimed at ousting the chairman of Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) board of directors.
  • Naviera back at Damen
    Naviera Integral of Mexico has returned to Damen Shipyards Group for four more fast crew boats backed by charters to compatriot oil company Pemex.
  • Korea eyes storage surge
    South Korea is planning to become North-east Asia's leading oil storage hub with investment of $1.4bn.
  • Cargoship in distress
    A general cargoship is awaiting assistance off Norway after losing power in stormy seas.
  • Owner unmasked
    Sea Pride Shipping of the UAE has emerged as the owner of a tanker that broke through a naval blockade in Libya after loading crude from a rebel-held port.
  • Rand seals debt deal
    Great Lakes bulker owner Rand Logistics is on a surer footing after putting the finishing touches to a huge refinancing package.
  • GSL ups debt sale
    Boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has added another $20m to its notes offering as it seeks to pay off borrowings.
  • Nordic wins survey job
    Singapore group Nordic Maritime has clinched a $23.5m contract to provide 3D seismic data off India in tandem with Sovcomflot (SCF) of Russia.
  • Coastal eyes over $60m
    Malaysian shipbuilder and owner Coastal Contracts is targeting over $60m from a proposed private placement.
  • Estate sells Maersk slice
    The estate of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller has sold out of AP Moller Maersk.
  • Mermaid banned from EU
    A Greek-managed general cargoship has been barred from European Union ports for three months after failing a second port state control check in 36 months.
  • Two more for Vard
    Fincantieri-owned Vard Holdings has secured another offshore vessel order a day after announcing its biggest ever ship contract.
  • Nordic ends in black
    Nordic Shipholding ended a tumultuous year in the black thanks to its financial overhaul in November.
  • Mermaid raises $218m
    Mermaid Marine Australia has sold AUD 243.5m ($217.8m) of new shares as it prepares to take over Singapore's Jaya Holdings.
  • Heung-A edges up
    Korean boxship and tanker owner Heung-A has pushed up profit in 2013 as revenue grew.
  • HMM's change at the top
    Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has appointed a new chief executive officer just days after revealing a loss for the third year in a row.
  • Avance hunts Oslo war chest
    Avance Gas has confirmed plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange in a move which will bolster its resources for further expansion.
  • Ferry crunched
    A Scottish ferry has smashed into a pier, damaging its bow.
  • CMA-CGM expands Rhino
    CMA-CGM's recently introduced Rhino Express feeder service dedicated to Mozambique is set to be upgraded.
  • Fayard profit rises
    Danish shipyard Fayard has increased annual earnings as costs fell.
  • Hunger strikers removed
    Three crew on hunger strike have been taken off an arrested Varun LPG carrier by India's coast guard.
  • Sinopacific bags four
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has won newbuilding orders for up to four kamsarmax bulkers.
  • Maersk orders cable layer
    Maersk Supply Service has ordered a newbuilding cable layer from Dutch shipbuilder Damen on the back of a long term charter.
  • Visibility warning
    Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in Singapore waters due to reduced visibility caused by haze.
  • US set for bumper March
    Major US container ports are forecast to see a year-on-year growth of 12.4% in inbound volumes in March.
  • Ross defends decision
    Wall Street legend Wilbur Ross has confirmed reports that US product tanker owner Diamond S Shipping has abandoned plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) in New York.
  • Box Ships pulls payout
    Greek containership owner Box Ships has opted against the payment of a fourth-quarter dividend in an effort to preserve liquidity.
  • Diamond dims
    Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping has pulled its New York IPO after finding investors unwilling to back the deal within its target pricing range, a finance source tells TradeWinds.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Draymen face chassis shortage in NY, NJ
    The Port of New York and New Jersey is being severely impacted by a shortage of chassis needed to deliver and pick up containers at marine terminals, according to drayage companies and forwarders/custom house brokers.
  • IATA: Global cargo demand to rise in 2014
    Global air cargo demand growth is projected to hit 4 percent this year, a significant increase over the previously forecast 2.1-percent growth rate for 2014, according to IATA.
  • Group pushes for Miller confirmation
    Leaders of the Consumers for United Rail Equity recently penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, stressing the importance of putting Miller on the board.
  • Hub Group unveils drayage name change
  • Ruscon starts flexitank service to Kazakhstan
  • TNT Express to invest in hub
  • Evergreen to end VSA
    Evergreen Line is planning to terminate its vessel-sharing agreement on the ANS USEC-Caucedo-Brazil service in April, the company said Wednesday.
  • Ship Finance International acquires 5,800-TEU ships
  • Pipeline proposed between Albany, New Jersey
  • Executive moves
    Executive positions have been filled at Kenco, AmeriQuest Transportation Services, MOL (America) and The National Foreign Trade Council's Trade Committee.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2014
  • Shipowners' hopes dashed over LNG infrastructures
    '2025 deadline simply too far to have an impact.'
  • Argentina tightens rules for declaring onboard bunkers, lubes
    Misdeclaration can lead to 'costly' fines.
  • Industry players to join LNG discussisons
    US Coast Guard to hold workshop on issues linked to the use LNG and other low flash point fuels as bunker material.
  • Prices firm in southern ports
    Heavy congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Mid-week prices soften in Fujairah
    Cape Town out of MGO product.
  • Trader transfers to Singapore
    Maria Eliseeva is moving from Dan-Bunkering's Kaliningrad office.
  • New study: Marine fuel demand seen growing until 2025
    LNG could account for up to 11% of fuel mix by 2030, but HFO still the dominant fuel.
  • Singapore targets air quality
    Particulate matter to be measured in assessing pollution levels.
  • ARB doles out fines for failing to switch to distillates
    Some well-known names among those caught out by rules.
  • Antwerp makes LNG bunkering 'official'
    Belgian port formalises approach to LNG bunkering.
  • Asian prices ends day stable
    Average to above-average demand seen in Hong Kong.
  • Dual-fuel newbuild will operate inside European ECA
    Maersk Supply Service newbuild is expected to be deployed in the North Sea.
  • Oil products specialist stays in the black
    Firm seeking to lease bunker storage capacity to maintain top line growth.
  • Fuel scrubber maker selects US firm as installer
    'Looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,' says Poly Shield Technologies.
  • Titan winding up petition adjourned
    Secures $8.02 million from subsidiary of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy.
  • Haze alert issued at Singapore port
    Visibility could be 'significantly reduced', says MPA.

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