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February 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Revised Suez Canal rules accelerate passage of larger vessels
  • Big carriers back costly low-sulphur fuel, Pearl River ports not so keen
  • US exports hit US$2.3 trillion with 16 states setting records in 2013
  • China's railway freight rate soon to be raised, market expects 20pc hike
  • King Abdullah Port opens 100 kilometres north of rival Jeddah
  • Singapore supply chain conference alerts managers to prepare for the worst
  • Portland considers US$4 million in subsidies to attract boxship calls
  • Big box retail sparks U-Freight to pick Care Logistics as Colombo agent
  • Brookfield and MOL seek port opportunities in Latin America
  • M&M International declares itself on lost Blue Maritime bill of lading
  • Cathay-Dragonair January shows cargo down 1.4pc - passengers up 9.3pc -
  • Virgin Atlantic UK-to US/India cargo up 50pc, perishables leading
  • Korean Air to fly four times weekly from Seoul to Houston May 2
  • Singapore Airlines to save fuel with new cargo containers from Nordisk

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Box traffic from Asia to Europe sees marginal increase in 2013
  • BTL commences new import connection from Colombo to KPCT
  • D.B. Group launches international distribution service dedicated to perishable products
  • HMM to sell LNG carrier business
  • Supply chain managers should be prepared for the worst, advise speakers at Singapore conference
  • Shrimp exports surge as S-E Asia production declines
  • JNPT launches Land Management Cell
  • Railway Tariff Authority should be an appellate body: Fieo
  • Truckers warn of strike
  • CCEA okays INR 3,333/t subsidy for sugar exports
  • Commerce Secy compliments EOUs & SEZs
  • Japan may invest INR 15K cr. on road projects in North-East

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Enercon returns rotor ship to service
  • Bollinger Shipyards issues statement on OPC contract award

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Bellingham Port Commission eyeing Harcourt deal to develop waterfront
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking public input on land use plan
  • Maersk Line leads way in Drewry performance report
  • Mitsui/Nissan Motor Car Carrier agree to pay MarAd penalties
  • Department of Transportation releases December freight transport numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Golden Energy orders up to four platform supply vessels in China
    Restis Group offshore-vessel firm expands its managed fleet
  • Data Hub: Asia Load Factors
    Transpacific set for strong third quarter
  • Governments must fulfil their obligations over ports of refuge
    FREE CONTENT: Insurers, salvors and the ICS urge coastal states to step up to help stricken vessels
  • VLGC fleet could grow 17% in 2015, warns Banchero Costa
    More tonnage ordered in second-half 2013 than in the previous four years put together
  • New Suez transit rules improve passage for larger boxships
    Dredging allows vessels of 13,000 teu-plus to join second daily southbound convoy
  • Odfjell hit by $76m Rotterdam terminal impairment
    Oslo-listed group reports full-year operating profit of $3m, with a $6m fourth-quarter loss
  • Maximising reform in the Philippines
    Crucial legislative milestone frees Marina boss to pursue education standards shake-up
  • Western Bulk revenues rise as its margins slide
    Poor vessel positioning hits time charter margins
  • MOL agrees to compromise with FMC over antitrust probe
    Japanese line and Nissan Motor Car Carrier subsidiary hit with $1.3m penalty
  • Aboitiz Equity pulls out of shipping
    Family investment firm is to focus on infrastructure, finance and power sectors
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports sluggish 2013
    Shipping performance drops 47%
  • MISC posts 2013 earnings boost
    Malaysian state carrier benefits from firm LNG business and box shipping exit
  • Smart ships could save $1m a year
    FREE CONTENT: Industry is poised for 'maritime industrial internet', says Inmarsat chief
  • Commerzbank accelerates its withdrawal from shipping
    Frankfurt financier meets its 2016 target having cut its portfolio by a quarter last year
  • Top boxship lines tighten their grip on the carrier-owned fleet
    However there is less concentration among tonnage providers, says Clarksons
  • Portland offers Hanjin incentives to keep calling
    Oregon port to pay $20 per box in bid to keep line calling at northwest terminal
  • Stena buys six chemtankers for $100m
    Bulk specialist wants to increase its market share in Asia
  • Box lines raise concerns over Beijing's new freight-filing rules
    Added costs and administrative burden do not add value, lines complain

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Ardmore plots follow-on offering
    NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has reported lower adjusted losses and announced plans to sell more stock to fund fleet expansion
  • Japan unveils hybrid SOx scrubber
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK) have jointly developed a hybrid scrubber system that removes sulphur oxides (SOx) from exhaust gas emitted by marine diesel engines, the companies said on 12 February
  • Speedier onboard oil test for corrosion
    Parker Kittiwake, a global provider of asset control and protection technology, has released a portable test kit that will tell in minutes how much corroded iron is in used cylinder oil
  • NCL ramps up scrubber installations
    Norwegian Cruise Line will install Green Tech exhaust-gas scrubbers aboard six additional vessels after initial installations aboard Pride of America last year
  • Restrictions lifted for Russian bunkers
    Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has ruled that restrictions imposed since last August by its customs service on bunker fuel supply constitute a violation of its law on competition and must be withdrawn
  • Keppel to build three rigs for Fecon
    Keppel FELS has won orders to build three KFELS B Class jackup rigs worth $650M for new customer Fecon International Corp
  • Singapore works towards implementing mass flow meters
    Singapore is working towards the compulsory implementation of mass flow meters for bunker barges, IHS Maritime has been told

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Chinese Ports Saw Major Delays Before Lunar New Year
    Port of NingboIn the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year 2014, the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian reported severe delays, snarling ships by an average of 19 to 35 hours, according to CargoSmart. Vessel delays at the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian from Dec....
  • Iberia Airlines Finally Reaches Deal With Pilots Union
    Iberia Airlines has reached a deal in principle with its pilots' union, SEPLA, to "introduce permanent structural change and improve the airline's viability," effectively ending a years-long labor dispute, according to parent company International Airlines Group. The deal will keep pilots' salaries frozen until 2015, after which increases to salaries will...
  • Falling Ship Prices Lead Zim to Cancel Orders
    Zim DalianZim has canceled its remaining orders for four 12,552-TEU ships from Samsung Heavy Industries and four 8,800-TEU ships from Hyundai Samho, a move that will help the carrier cut its losses on the eight ships, which were ordered at the peak of the price boom, in an attempt to...
  • Long Beach Turns to Boyden for Executive Director Search
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has nominated Boyden Global Executive Search to find candidates for the position of executive director of the nation's number two container port. Boyden, with offices in Baltimore and Washington, will lead the search for an executive director at a critical time in the maritime...
  • US Shippers Expect Freight Growth to Outpace Economy
    U.S. shippers on average expect that for the first time in roughly two years freight growth in 2014 will steadily outpace the expansion of the general economy, In a survey conducted by Wolfe Research in late 2013, U.S. shippers said they expect their freight volume to increase 2.9 percent this year....
  • Truckload, Intermodal Rates Moving Up, Cass Reports
    Cass truckload linehaul and intermodal indexes through January 2014 Full-size chart Truckload linehaul rates jumped 2.9 percent in January, the biggest year-over-year increase since last February, Cass Information Systems said Thursday. The increase in the Cass Truckload Linehaul Rate Index reflects higher spot market rates, growing freight demand and declining capacity, Cass said. Intermodal...
  • Winter Storms Push DAT Spot Truck Rates Higher
    Spot market truckload rates reached new highs as a fresh wave of severe winter storms hit the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in early February before heading toward the Northeast. The national average dry van spot rate rose to $1.97 per mile for the week ending Feb. 8, 3 cents higher than the...
  • Winter Has Hit Terminals, Too
    From my perspective the JOC article titled "NY-NJ Port Mess 'Worst Ever'" does a significant disservice to a number of the participants within the harbor that are attempting to address a very difficult situation, which in large measure was brought on by events beyond their control. The Christmas and New Year's...
  • Cochin Terminal Truck Drivers Call Off Strike
    Harbor truck drivers returned to their jobs on Feb. 12 after a four-day strike at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port of Cochin. The settlement came after the port authority held two rounds of talks with the strikers. "The terminal is operating normally," a DP World...
  • SeaIntel Founder Launches Cyber-Security Firm
    SeaIntel CEO and founder Lars Jensen has launched a company to provide cyber-security services to the maritime industry. Named CyberKeel, the firm was launched "together with technical experts in cyber security as well as with experience in systems penetration," according to a press release announcing the venture. "The maritime industry faces a...
  • Congress Running Low on US Highway Funding Options
    WASHINGTON - The likelihood that the U.S. federal government will have to inject money into the Highway Trust Fund so that highway, bridge and road construction funding doesn't grind to a halt in August is steadily increasing. For shippers and transportation providers, the alternative of allowing the HTF, the main engine...
  • Averitt Express Expands Temp-Controlled LTL Business
    Averitt Express is extending the "cold chain" for customers and expanding its refrigerated business. The trucking company will use specially designed containers to move pallet-sized temperature-controlled loads in dry van trailers. The "Cold Box" should speed refrigerated less-than-truckload shipments that Averitt otherwise would keep in cold storage until they could be...
  • Gati Sees Opportunity in E-Commerce
    The e-commerce division of India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions group grew at a rapid rate in the latter half of 2013, and is expected to continue that momentum in coming years, reflecting the advancing importance of e-commerce in India's economy in general. Gati's e-commerce segment reported revenue jumped...
  • Container Throughput Falls at India's Major Ports
    The number of containers shipped via major ports in India slipped 4 percent year-over-year in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2013-14, but overall cargo tonnage inched up 1.4 percent, according to the latest traffic data released by the Indian Ports Association. Total container volume was estimated at 6.2 million...
  • Chinese New Year Impact to Extend Through February
    Air and ocean trades to and from China will remain slow until next month due to the Lunar New Year shutdown, according to a survey by JOC of leading transport operators and analysts based in Asia. China's official holiday for New Year ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, but many...
  • Warehouse Markets Tightening Around US
    Craig Meyer, president of Jones Lang LaSalle's industrial brokerage team, advises clients that are looking for warehouse space in hot markets such as Southern California, Northern New Jersey and Dallas to focus on the property that best suits their needs and to move decisively to close the deal. Demand for industrial...
  • Baltimore ILA Local Votes 'No' After Daggett Letter
    An International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore voted down a proposed local contract for autos and breakbulk cargo after a top official from ILA headquarters urged members to reject the employers' proposal. Local 333's 416-140 "no" vote on Feb. 11 came a day after Dennis Daggett, president of the ILA's Atlantic...
  • Calgary Harnesses Its Logistics Energy
    Calgary, AlbertaCALGARY, Alberta - Here between the Canadian Rockies and plains, it's not hard to see why major shippers are setting up shop or expanding their distribution operations in Calgary. The Trans-Canada and CANAMEX highways systems intersect at Calgary, giving shippers access to a population of roughly 50 million within...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • FreeSeas firms sale
    Greek operator FreeSeas appears to be moving forward with the sale of an ageing handysize bulker.
  • NNA follows suit
    Navios Maritime Acquisition on Thursday announced plans to pursue a follow-on fundraiser that has the potential to top nearly $50m.
  • NewLead lands term sheet
    Shares NewLead Holdings soared Thursday after investors learned that the Greek operator landed the cash it needed to complete the acquisition of two handysize bulkers.
  • Equity looks enticing
    Overseas Shipholding Group's (OSG's) bondholders to not appear to be pleased with the key components of a proposal aimed at completing its Chapter 11 reorganisation.
  • Refuge call unites industry
    Shipowners, salvors and insurers have joined forces to call for international action to help stricken vessels find ports of refuge.
  • $100m boost for P&I clubs
    An improved protection and indemnity market should produce a $100m surplus across the 13 International Group clubs, according to a review of the sector by the Standard & Poor's rating agency.
  • 3 Maj plunges into red
    Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has posted a loss for 2013 after a big drop in revenue.
  • Otto ends JV
    Otto Marine is paying $1 for a 51% stake in Aries Offshore that cost $15m in 2010.
  • WBULK shares hammered
    Shares in Norwegian bulker owner Western Bulk slumped today as investors digested a disappointing set of final quarter results.
  • Public pain
    The cost of operating as a public company has contributed to US-listed tanker owner Ardmore Shipping's wider loss in the fourth quarter.
  • Sinotrans back for more
    Sinotrans Shipping has taken its 2014 spending past the $250m mark with orders for six more newbuildings at Chinese shipyards.
  • GOS denies sale - again
    India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has been forced to issue another denial that its controlling Garware family has put the shipowner up for sale.
  • Ardmore raising another $75m
    Ireland-based tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has lined up a share sale worth $75m to further finance its newbuilding drive.
  • Samsung bags FLNG job
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won the race to build the second floating LNG (FLNG) production unit for Malaysia's Petronas.
  • Dorian tipped for trio
    Dorian LPG is being hotly tipped to take out options on a trio of VLGC newbuildings after its latest call on investors took its fund-raising from the capital markets well beyond $500m.
  • ALG faces loss
    UK cruiseship owner All Leisure Group (ALG) says it expects to post a substantial loss for its latest financial year.
  • MISC better by half
    Malaysian shipowner MISC has reported a 50% jump in fourth quarter earnings despite a drop in revenue.
  • Commerzbank cuts deeper
    German lender Commerzbank is speeding up its disposal of shipping loans as loss provisions look set to continue at the same level in 2014.
  • Strong finish for WW
    Norwegian shipping group Wilh Wilhelmsen has more than doubled earnings in the fourth quarter, but its annual result was well down on 2012.
  • Green leaves Clarksons
    Philip Green is stepping down as chairman of the board at Clarksons barely six months after joining the world's largest shipbroker.
  • Duo battle for Bijela
    Two big European yard groups are going head-to-head in the race to take over Montenegrin shiprepairer Jadransko Brodogradiliste Bijela.
  • Shreyas earnings shredded
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has fallen to a loss in its third quarter despite higher revenue.
  • Odfjell impaired
    Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has plunged to a "disappointing" fourth quarter loss after booking an impairment for its Rotterdam terminal.
  • WBULK jumps in Q4
    Western Bulk has reported a strong end to the financial year with a net profit of $7.1m versus the $5.2m seen a year ago.
  • Vroon PSVs extended
    Peterson Den Helder has extended its charter of four more Vroon platform supply ships (PSVs) for another year.
  • Imoto inks green feeder
    Japanese feedership operator Imoto Lines has ordered a containership newbuilding at domestic shipbuilder Kyokuyo Shipyard.
  • Let them eat cape!
    A bulker controlled by Vista Shipping of the Ukraine has emerged as what is widely believed to be the first capesize sold for scrap in 2014.
  • Acquisition boosts SSC
    Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) has reported a 28.4% jump in third quarter profit on the back of its expansion moves last year.
  • Aker explains fire alarm
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is pouring cold water on reports that there was a fire at its shipbuilding facility in South Philadelphia Wednesday morning.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Report: P3 could impact transit times
  • East Coast storm halts flights, shutters cities, ports
    A massive snow storm slammed much of the East Coast Wednesday and Thursday, shutting down entire cities, transportation systems and governments, as well as ports.
  • Long Beach to test ship emissions-control technology
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has agreed to fund a $2 million pilot test of a mobile, barge-mounted emissions-control system for cargo ships at berth. The new technology would provide an alternative to shore power.
  • New maritime cyber security analyst emerges
    The chief executive officer and founder of the container shipping analyst SeaIntel Consulting, Lars Jensen, has launched a new company focusing on cyber security in the maritime industry.
  • Wilhelmsen measures improved ro/ro volumes
  • Cathay sees decline in January cargo
  • Portland OKs incentive program
  • Proposal to require U.S. ships to carry LNG exports nixed
    Rep. John Garamendi, D-CA, withdrew a proposed amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill that would have required all export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be carried on U.S.-built, flagged- and crewed-ships.
  • MOL, car carrier affiliate, pay penalty
  • Textainer fleet climbs above 3 million TEU
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • European prices lack direction
    Supplies for prompt LS tight in Rotterdam, according to reports.
  • Prices soften across Middle East hubs
    But are firm in South African ports.
  • Indian port plan gets extra push
    Government wants the process behind port project to speed up.
  • Cold-corrosion test kit gets results in under 5 minutes
    Monitors corroded iron in cylinder oil.
  • LNG demand will trigger growth
    Russian minister says development in Baltic ports will be based on growing LNG market.
  • Fuel oil stocks down
    Singapore inventories slide after previous week's surge.
  • Coastal owner orders green ship
    Feedership design offers range fuel-saving attributes.
  • Asian bunker market broadly steady
    Tokyo Bay traders warn of potential tight supplies.
  • Gibraltar: Bunker vessels meet with 'incursion'
    Background of tension between Spain and UK.
  • Hybrid scrubber launched in Japan
    Technology combines a freshwater and seawater system.
  • Istanbul player deploys another newbuild
    Energy Petrol has 'youngest bunker fleet' in region.
  • Scrubber effluent treatment system ready for commercial use
    Technology is able to remove more than 99% of petroleum hydrocarbons from effluent, claims maker.
  • WFS profit up
    But quarterly marine segment earnings were down.
  • Chemoil annual profits sink
    Sluggish bunker demand cuts into bottom line.
  • Bunkers International expands Colombia operation
    With a dedicated bunker tanker delivering marine fuel at Covenas.
  • Singapore bunker supplier in joint venture in Malta
    Joint venture will help fulfill 'ambitions in Europe and the Mediterranean in the energy sector'.

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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
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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
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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