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March 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hainan drives off, arrests fishing boats in disputed South China Sea zone
  • Lianyungang becomes Sino-South Korean sea-land intermodal pilot city
  • US fines Singapore's Odfjell US$2.1 million for dumping oily bilge at sea
  • NYK, MCC upgrade Japan, South China, Thai loops with Perseus Service
  • Old Dominion Freight Line posts 12pc volume growth in Feb
  • UPS to expand U.S. fleet with 1,000 propane-fuelled trucks
  • Cathay Pacific's 2013 earnings rise 204pc to US$337m
  • UAL sees passenger traffic fall 0.3pc in February on 0.9pc lower capacity
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to start Doha-Stansted, UK service
  • SDV to provide logistics, transport services to COMAC subsidiary
  • Emirates SkyCargo awards its cargo agents and forwarders

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • LNG tanker excess seen hitting rentals
  • MIQ Logistics facilitates expeditious movement of project cargo to Italy
  • MOL holds 2014 safety conferences at 4 locations
  • Ocean Shell Shipping in container shipping foray
  • Seafarers win minimum wage increase
  • Cotton exports grow 5 pc in Aug.-Feb.
  • US gas exports to India could see momentum
  • APSEZ observes National Safety Week at Mundra
  • North Europe's big six box ports projected to see increase in total volume this year
  • AMTOI celebrates Annual Day, Bollywood Style!
  • Govt frees onion exports
  • MMTC sole bidder for CIL coal supply contract

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ruscon launches intermodal flexitank service to Kazakhstan
  • Iata sees even bigger cargo business growth in 2014
  • Poland to implement ETCS on Warsaw-Lodz line
  • Alitalia extends contract with Jettainer
  • EC: coordinators for corridors appointed
  • TNT Express to invest in Liege hub
  • Akel Lojistik gets EBRD loan
  • Caro Trans with new US west coast LCL service
  • New representatives for port of Antwerp
  • DSV opens fourth branch office in Brazil
  • Queensland plans to modernize outback roads
  • Cargolux on Champ's next generation cargo platform
  • Gulftainer is Frost & Sullivan's supply chain partner of...
  • Ship agency deal for GAC
  • LHG welcomes HHLA veteran to supervisory board

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Wind farm support vessel is Volvo Penta IPS equipped
  • Rand Logistics completes $212.5 million refinancing
  • HFO set to remain dominant marine fuel
  • ClassNK classes its first U.S.-flag ship
  • Toisa MOCV to have Siemens drive and power solutions

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Freight transport index tally drops during month of January
  • Command change set for Puget Sound Coast Guard Sector
  • More electric vehicle charging stations online at Sea-Tac International Airport
  • Federal Maritime Commission collects $350,000 in civil penalties
  • US freight railroads to invest $26 billion during this year

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Varun pledges to keep operating despite arrests and pending ship sales
    Mumbai owner seeks interim documents after shipping directorate cancels its compliance
  • BlackRock rates Aegean Baltic the most strongly capitalised Greek bank
    Boutique ship finance player aims to expand its portfolio
  • Libya's crude oil shipments dwindle as rebels block terminals
  • Casualty data analysis shows a drop in shipping losses for 2013
    Fewer than 100 total losses but insurers worry about storms, liquefaction and catalytic fines
  • Ukraine could lose control of state-owned Crimea ports to Russia
    Region's breakaway government hints at takeover if Sunday's referendum goes its way
  • China players take 60% stake in Asia Container Terminals
    Cosco Pacific and CSTD buy into Hutchison Hong Kong port holding company
  • Chapter 11 costs hit OSG results
    Shipping revenue sees slight dip
  • NewLead places $25m of shares with Ironbridge to fund fleet expansion
    Greek bulk carrier owner will invest part of the funding in two handysize vessels
  • Box Ships sees a future for panamaxes but calls for more scrapping
    Containership owner says cutting dividend is prudent due to lower rates
  • Russia-Ukraine standoff hits Crimea spring grain sowing
    Barley, wheat and maize crops will suffer as turmoil cuts fuel supplies to region's farmers
  • Retailers voice port congestion fears as US box imports are set to increase
    New York and New Jersey may struggle with March double-digit volume growth
  • Qatar Navigation signs two-year deal to ship chemicals in containers
    Milaha will export product from Mesaieed to hub ports around the Middle East Gulf
  • Data Hub: Trade Route Intelligence
    Alliances could dominate the Asia to North Europe route, but their creation will not solve the overcapacity issue
  • Loss of MOL Comfort forces class societies to take action
    Boxships will become stronger and better able to withstand weather and loading extremes
  • Electronic bills of lading take another step forward
    EXCLUSIVE: NYK Line uses essDocs to process documents sent to Elite International
  • Thoresen Shipping buys three more supramax bulk carriers
    Deals worth $70m bring bulk specialist's fleet to 23 owned vessels
  • Jinhui Shipping posts 22% drop in net profit
    Chairman warns that market will stabilise only after speculative buyers are forced to exit

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • IHC launches Saudi cutter suction dredger
    IHC Merwede, the Dutch builder of dredging and mining vessels, launched cutter suction dredger 'Al Bahar' C/D Huta 12 on 8 March at its yard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands
  • First 24,000teu ships set for 2018
    The Allianz insurance group has said that it expects the first 24,000teu container ships to come into service around 2018
  • Simpson lands EU sea motorways job
    Brian Simpson, chairman of the European Parliament's transport and tourism committee, has been appointed coordinator for motorways of the sea under the European Union's new transport infrastructure policy for the 2014-20 period
  • Varun Shipping seeks new licence
    Mumbai-based Varun Shipping Company Ltd (VSCL), which has just completed restructuring of its business, has sought a licence to operate its ships under Varun Global Ltd, a group ship management company
  • Debts outstrip assets at STX
    STX Corporation today confirmed that its capital has been impaired by more than 50%, after posting its worst annual result
  • STX O&S chief champions rebuilding process
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding may be going through a rough patch as it restructures its huge debt but its road to recovery has been mapped out, said its co-CEO Jung Sung Leep today
  • SDARI unveils new VLOC design
    Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) has unveiled an upgraded version of its very large ore carrier design, touting specifications of greater fuel efficiency, fewer emissions and lower ballast
  • MOL cuts emissions through catalytic reduction
    Mitsui OSK Lines is reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by installing a selective catalytic-reduction system on one of its Capesize bulkers
  • Thoresen Shipping buys three more ships
    Thoresen Shipping Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary by Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA), has bought another three secondhand Supramax bulkers
  • Indonesian cabotage ups rates for offshore vessels
    Cabotage rules are firming charter rates for offshore vessels in Indonesia, said UOB Kay Hian Securities (UOBKH)
  • Otto Marine wins $24.9M OSV charter contracts
    Singapore's Otto Marine, an offshore marine company, announced today that it had secured a charter contract amounting to $24.9M for three offshore support vessels
  • ClassNK to finalise MOL Comfort probe by August
    Japanese classification society ClassNK has pledged to complete its investigation into the break-up of MOL Comfort by August

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Toy Shippers Urged: Prepare for Port Shutdown
    The Toy Industry Association is advising its members to make contingency plans for their summer-fall shipments in case contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and West Coast waterfront employers break down in July. "A stoppage at the West Coast ports would be highly detrimental to the U.S. toy...
  • Orbcomm Buys Euroscan, Expands Reefer Business
    Orbcomm, a global wireless asset-tracking company, has acquired Euroscan, expanding its product line and ability to track refrigerated containers and trailers worldwide. Euroscan equipment monitors the temperature of refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, with 200,000 units installed worldwide, the companies said. The acquisition gives Orbcomm "a significant distribution channel in Europe and...
  • Supporting the Internet as a platform for International Trade
    According to a study released by Brookings Institution, significant trade reforms are needed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit from the Internet as a platform for e-commerce and international trade. The study by Joshua Meltzer, Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution, cites a host of global...
  • 'K' Line Diverts Vancouver Local Cargo
    A truck gate at Port Metro Vancouver. "K" Line said a trucker strike at Port Metro Vancouver has forced the carrier to declare force majeure and to divert import containers for local Vancouver delivery to Tacoma, Wash. The carrier said the declaration affects shipments on the Genoa Bridge and Yang Ming New...
  • The Bigger the Ship, the Worse the Loss Risk
    As container ships grow ever bigger, the potential of catastrophic losses is also growing. On top of that, the container shipping trade continues to be plagued by losses related to misdeclared container weights and the misidentification of their contents, a danger that will only increase as ships get bigger. Marine...
  • PIERS: US Containerized Imports Down in February
    U.S. containerized imports through February 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized import volume fell 7.2 percent year-over-year in February 2014, according to advance figures from PIERS, the data division of JOC Group Inc. Imports totaled 1.32 million TEUs in February, tumbling 16.3 percent from containerized volume in January. "While the U.S. labor market made...
  • Visibility in the Inbound Supply Chain
    Companies are looking for ways to make their supply chains more efficient, cost-effective, and competitive. More suppliers and partners are involved in the inbound supply chain than ever, and manual processes are becoming too complicated to continue. Risk and volatility is driving up transportation spend, landed costs, and expenses related...
  • Trucker Electronic Logging Mandate Edges Closer [Updated]
    [Updated March 13, 1:15 p.m. EST] WASHINGTON, D.C. - A proposed rule that would require the use of electronic logging devices in all heavy trucks and buses in the U.S. will shortly be released and ready for public comment. The Federal Motor Carrier Association today said it sent its long-awaited, controversial proposed...
  • INTTRA CEO Ken Bloom Stepping Down
    In the 14-year growth of INTTRA, it has evolved from a startup launched by several carriers as an online cargo-booking service for their customers into a portal where shippers can see where their cargo is in their supply chains. Now it is getting ready for a third step: digitizing of...
  • Hong Kong JV Paves Way for Mega-Ship Handling
    Port of Hong KongThe Port of Hong Kong got a much needed boost in its capacity to handle container mega-ships after the port's operating arms China Ocean Shipping Group and China Shipping Group said they will take a $318 million stake in the owner and operator of a major container...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Profit Slumps 27 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo's earnings slumped 27 percent in 2013, but it was one of the few airlines that turned a profit in a subdued global air freight market. Operating profit fell to €77 million, from €105 million in 2012, as revenue dipped 9.2 percent to €2.44 billion. Freight volume declined by 1 percent...
  • Air Cargo Industry Needs to Cut Transit Times, IATA Says
    With more shippers choosing to defer shipments to delayed air services, ground and even ocean transport, the air cargo industry needs to respond boldly by cutting average end-to-end transit times by up to 48 hours by the end of the decade, an International Air Transport Association executive said earlier this...
  • Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi Ports Co. Plan Rail Facility at Khalifa
    Etihad Rail, the United Arab Emirates' national railway network developer and operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports Co. for the development of an integrated bulk and container railway terminal facility at Khalifa Port. The deal was signed by Nasser Al Mansoori, CEO of Etihad Rail, and...
  • US Red Meat Exports Could Face 'Challenges' in 2014
    Mexico was the top market for U.S. pork exports by volume in January, although the No. 1 market in terms of value was Japan.U.S. red meat exports kicked off 2014 on a "positive note," although market conditions suggest the year ahead could be "challenging," according to statistics released by the...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • GSL loses ground
    Investors appear to be rattled by rumours that Jacques Saade is looking to unseat the chairman of Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) board of directors.
  • Irving case not closed
    Irving Shipbuilding says it will continue its litigation against a former employee over an alleged data breach as he departed for compatriot rival Davie Yards.
  • Forland offloads one
    Forland Shipping has offloaded one of only three offshore support vessels in its fleet.
  • BSC's bill rises
    Bangladesh Shipping Corp's (BSC) quest to buy six vessels is likely to cost it 10% more than originally planned as prices rise.
  • Cape for DryShips?
    George Economou's DryShips is the latest listed company to be linked with a KCH Shipping capesize bulker.
  • Milaha bags petchem deal
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has clinched a two-year contract to ship petrochemicals for a compatriot company.
  • One dead in smash
    One man has been killed and another 10 are missing after a collision between their fishing boat and a cargoship off the Philippines.
  • OSG reveals big loss
    Bankrupt US tanker owner OSG has posted a big loss in 2013 due to restructuring costs, but the operating deficit decreased.
  • Relief for capes
    Capesize owners breathed a sigh of relief today as heavy falls yesterday were not repeated.
  • Hanjin Shipping plans merger
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping is set to merge with its parent company as part of its efforts to return to profitability.
  • NITC eyes ship buys
    National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) wants to add vessels as sanctions ease - and could make a move into LNG shipping.
  • Ship casualties fall
    A reduction in ship total losses is reported by the big Allianz insurance group in an annual safety review although the quality of the data used is open to question.
  • Cruise figures hit peak
    Cruise voyages by Europeans hit a record high in 2013, according to figures from industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
  • DVB cautious on VLCCs
    DVB Bank has delivered a sobering assessment of the VLCC market at a time when owners and investors are showing a keen interest in the sector.
  • Rickmers fined in US
    Germany's Rickmers-Linie is paying $190,000 to the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) after failing to notify it of a space charter deal.
  • Basili joins Pac Basin board
    CG Rieber chief executive Irene Waage Basili has been appointed as a director of Pacific Basin Shipping.
  • Cosco Pacific splashes cash
    China's Cosco Pacific has taken a 40% stake in Hong Kong's Asia Container Terminals (ACT).
  • STX nears Euro sale
    The European division of struggling Korean shipbuilder STX looks set to have a new owner by the end of the first half of this year.
  • Swire profit soars
    Swire Pacific's marine services division has reported a 36% jump in 2013 earnings as its offshore fleet grew.
  • Legatum adds more SALT
    One of Scorpio Bulkers' largest shareholders has boosted its interest in the New York-listed shipowner.
  • Ardmore ups the ante
    Ardmore Shipping has been tipped to move fast in deploying the capital raised from its latest trip to Wall Street.
  • China ups marine GDP
    The gross domestic product (GDP) of China's maritime industry reached CNY 5.43 trillion ($884.9bn) in 2013.
  • Fosenbulk under tow
    A Norwegian cargoship that lost power in a storm has been taken under tow.
  • Varun loses licence
    India has withdrawn loss-making Varun Shipping's document of compliance over delayed drydockings and wage arrears.
  • ULTR in five year high
    Ultrapetrol, the Argentine-based shipowner, has booked its first full-year profit in at least five years.
  • Logindo goes large
    Logindo Samudramakmur has reported an 86% jump in FY2013 profit fuelled by increased tonnage and better utilisation.
  • Thoresen takes Top ships
    Thoresen Shipping has confirmed that it has acquired three modern supramax bulkers enbloc for $70m in total.
  • Otto Marine ties-up trio
    Otto Marine has secured charter contracts for three of its anchor handlers in deals worth $24.9m in total.
  • Chemical tanker freed
    A Hong Kong-owned chemical tanker arrested in Singapore last week has been released court documents show.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Report: Rail rate premiums skyrocket
    During the past six years, rate premiums paid by shippers to railroads have skyrocketed by 90 percent, even as carload volume has fallen by 1.1 percent, according to a recently released report by Escalation Consultants.
  • Domestic freight activity falls in January
  • Cathay sees February cargo decline
  • Insurer sees decline in ship losses, rise in new challenges
    Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty reported a decline in shipping losses for 2013, with just 94 losses of ships of more than 100 gross tons worldwide, compared to 117 in 2012, with Asia seeing the highest number of total losses.
  • Cargo at center stage as American integrates
  • Cargo volume up at Port of Virginia, growth expected from G6 changes
    Cargo volume at The Port of Virginia increased 6 percent in February when compared to the same month last year, the port said Thursday, adding that it anticipates an increase in volume soon as the G6 alliance makes changes.
  • White House praises U.S.-Korea FTA after second year
  • COSCO Pacific, Hutchison announce Hong Kong terminal deal
  • Crowley to supply LNG to Coca-Cola bottlers
  • CMA CGM string to call Buchanan
  • Forest product shippers could seek Vancouver alternative
    A shipping association chairman is warning that exporters of forest products in containers through the Port of Vancouver may move their cargo to other ports, switch to using breakbulk vessels or do both because of an ongoing strike.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2014
  • Greek-owned cargo ship detained in Denmark
    Crew's complaints led to ship's detention, says Danish maritime Union.
  • System confirmed to reduce sulphur in marine fuel oil
    Sulphur down to level well below the 0.50% target, test shows.
  • Prices head down across Europe
    Falling crude values cool bunker prices.
  • Fujairah bunker prices mainly firm
    Price of 180 cSt material at Suez up $20.
  • Shipowners line up against CO2 monitoring extension
    Including small ships will create 'unnecessary administrative burdens', says ECSA.
  • Bunker avails expected to tighten as refineries cut back
    Fears of shortages see bunker demand climb.
  • Rolls-Royce eyes China's green shipping market
    Patent granted for wave-piercing bow technology.
  • Fuel stocks climb to three-week high
    Inventories swell to 19.5 million barrels.
  • Bunker company management system gets certification
    System aiming for 'greater transparency across the board'.
  • LNG bunkering brings new risks, insurer warns
    Lack of experience in handling the product creates potential hazards.
  • Singapore: Monthly bunker sales drop
    Fewer vessels calls contribute to weaker figures.
  • Asian IFO market holding steady
    Refiners in Busan said to be holding back on supply volumes.
  • Company commits to HFO-fuelled pushboats
    Using HFO has generated cost savings.
  • Spanish port earmarked for LNG bunkering
    EU shows support for development plans.
  • Singapore firm attains membership in marine fuel trader scheme
    Licence to purchase bonded bunkers will be valid to March 2017.
  • Thai bunker player eyes expansion
    'After gaining a lot of liquidity from the stock market listing, we are ready to expand the business,' Chairman says.
  • New broom for EU transport fund
    Motorways of the Sea programme gets new co-ordinators.
  • South China fuel oil stocks up
    Large import cargo of 380 cSt product propelled stocks at Shandong to a seven-month high.

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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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