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July 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL keeps appeal option open in involuntary manslaughter conviction
  • Maersk, MSC hope new '2L' two-firm mega alliance will pass muster
  • Chilean dock strike over lunch breaks, rest periods hits containers
  • Hamburg Sud to stop providing chassis at LA-Long Beach August 1
  • China bows to WTO and cuts anti-dumping duties on US chicken
  • CN calls for smooth cargo flow as ILWU contract talks continue
  • Port of Oslo signs Yilport Holding to 20-year container terminal deal
  • Chassis reservations are made easier with new Chassisfinder app
  • Boeing and Emirates finalise order for 150 777Xs into the 2020
  • US nearly doubles number of airlines to report animal loss records
  • FAA approves Envirotainer's heating and cooling container, RKN e1

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Allcargo inaugurates Project LEAP under its comprehensive CSR initiative
  • Box charter market rates for large & small vessels on the upswing
  • CMA CGM's Jacques Saadé receives Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters from Lebanese American University
  • DICV begins shipping Fuso trucks to Indonesia
  • Evergreen takes slots on service connecting South India with Colombo & Gulf
  • Industry asks DNV GL to explore risks at small-scale LNG bunkering & filling stations
  • NYK President hears from captains & chief engineers on enhancing safety
  • Reactions to Budget 2014-15
  • JSW Steel to import 6 mt of iron ore in FY15
  • Murray Fenton India to oversee ABG Shipyard operations
  • Transhipment of steam coal taking place from Bhavnagar port to Magdalla port
  • WACKER opens logistics centre near Kolkata
  • A progressive Budget, says industry
  • Budget facilitates dip in transaction cost for exporters
  • Fag-end recovery helps INR to minimise losses; ends weak at 59.93
  • Forex reserves up by $ 614.6 m to $ 316.393 bn
  • IFFCO Kandla gets first phosphoric acid shipment from JIFCO of Jordan
  • PPP norms need revamp: Economic Survey
  • AAL handles one of the heaviest cargoes on its Pacific service
  • FSG delivers versatile project cargo carrier
  • SAL Heavy Lift enhances fleet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New rail service between UK and Turkey
  • German-French cold chain goes into action for Bastille Day
  • Nicaragua unveils route for Atlantic-Panama canal
  • Western Bainoona Group to utilise Etihad Rail services
  • "Spirit of St Louis" crosses Atlantic once more
  • MOL and China Shipping cooperate on LNG newbuildings
  • Russian Railways starts developing Baikal-Amur mainline
  • Geis participates in parcel collection network in Czechia
  • Uzbekistan Airways returning to Ukraine
  • DP DHL retains existing CEO and names new one
  • System Alliance participating in EcoTransIT initiative
  • Beware - pirates in Southeast Asia, says Sami
  • Zetes supports DPD Ireland's delivery process optimisation
  • China Eastern stepping up South Korea operation too
  • Baltic Exchange honours Zodiac Group boss

Marine Logweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Ledcor orders two tugs at B.C. shipyard
  • MacGregor to supply Pusnes offloading system for FPSO
  • USCG responds to spill in Boston dry dock
  • High Court quashes Seaman Guard Ohio charges
  • Signature Bank sets up commercial marine unit
  • Fairbanks Morse names Merriman marine sales manager
  • Philly Tankers firms up order for Jones Act tankers
  • CMN longliners feature Fluidmecanica equipment

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Port association welcomes passage of house water appropriations bill amendment
  • US rail freight traffic count sees positive result during week
  • Yaquina Bay Coast Guard Station holds change of command ceremony
  • May freight TSI numbers reach all-time high mark
  • Mitsui joining China Shipping to order ice class LNG carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Recycling a problem
    An internationally recognised mechanism for scrapping ships is needed now
  • VLGCs: 'The most exciting sector in shipping right now'
    Hostile takeover attempts, soaring freight rates - LPG shipping has it all
  • Djibouti attempts to withdraw DP World Doraleh terminal concession
    Government alleges bribes were made to former chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority
  • I order, therefore I am
    The allure of signing newbuilding orders can prove too much
  • New Indian government proposes 16 port projects in first budget
    Development of port infrastructure critical for boosting trade, says finance minister
  • Shippers in Asia urge regulators to put 2M under heavy scrutiny
    Industry groups in Singapore, China and Hong Kong worried about size of new alliance
  • Asia-Europe rates return to normal
    Latest SCFI shows rates just 1% higher year on year
  • Will regulators allow the 2M Alliance?
    Lloyd's List looks at what the implications of recent rulings on the P3 Network may mean for 2M
  • Taiwan tanker venture raises funds for newbuilding project
    Global Energy Maritime issue $37m in new shares as U-Ming raises stake
  • 2M will not seek regulatory clearance from China's Ministry of Commerce
    New alliance formed by world's two largest carriers will look for approval from Chinese transport ministry
  • Aurora LPG reveals it was target of hostile takeover attempt
    Approach to key shareholders unsuccessful, says Aurora
  • Angelicoussis poised to order VLCC pair at Daewoo
    Agreement envisages two options and is understood to price tankers at about $98m each
  • Southeast Asian piracy threat is rising, warns Dryad
    Hijack of still-missing Moresby 9 brings attacks on small product tankers to six since April
  • Asia to Europe volumes jump in May
    Latest CTS figures show a double-digit percentage volume increase compared with a year earlier
  • Waiting for Brazil
    With a tepid market in two basins all eyes are toward a pick-up in cargoes
  • Week on Wall Street | July 11
    Dry bulk stocks go for a dip generally, while a change to a warrant agreement at Eagle Bulk adds to investor flight
  • Maersk and MSC give notice to other vessel-sharing partners, including CMA CGM, as they prepare for 2M
    Diego Aponte says top two carriers compatible in terms of ships and volumes

Sea-webweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Wilson, Sons orders two Damen PSVs
    Brazilian company Wilson, Sons has signed a contract with Netherlands-based builder Damen Shipyards for the provision of two PSV 5000 platform supply vessels (PSVs). Measuring 85m in length and 19m in width, the PSV 5000s will feature travelling gantry cranes for offshore operations and
  • DSME poised for Maran Tankers VLCC order
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) is poised to win an order for up to six VLCCs from Greek shipowner Maran Tankers Management. The exact details as to dimensions and tonnage have not been revealed but the order is expected to be four firm and two options with delivery in 2016. Costs
  • ODIN-WIND taps into $81Bn market
    Initiated by the multidisciplinary consultancy NIRAS in an alliance with Vattenfall, Maersk Broker, DTU Wind and the UK's Welding Institute, the ODIN-WIND project aims to develop a process tool to ensure control of offshore wind farm decomissioning. The project targets the first generation of
  • Sungdong wins order for possible Teh-Hu Capesize duo
    South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order which could potentially involve the provision of two Capesize bulkers from Hong Kong based shipowner Teh-Hu Cargocean. The one firm order, for a 180,000dwt vessel, is scheduled for delivery in 2H16 with an option for a
  • Zhejiang Ouhua secures order for Arkas option pair
    Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding has secured an order for two containership options from Turkish shipowner Arkas Shipping and Transport. The two 2,500teu vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2017, are options linked to an original order placed in early April 2014 by the Istanbul -based owner. Delivery of
  • European shippers call for conditions for 2M acceptance
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) has said it wants competition authorities to set conditions for the acceptance of the new 2M vessel sharing agreement concluded between Maersk Line and MSC. Although it has not openly criticised the agreement, the ESC said that the 35% market share it would give
  • Costa signs cruise deal with Trieste
    Costa Cruises has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the autonomous regional government of the north Adriatic to increase its calls at the Italian port of Trieste. The deal comes amid continuing uncertainty about the future of cruise traffic at Venice, the region's premier tourist
  • Bohai wins Berge Bulk quintet
    China's Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has won an order for five Newcastlemax bulkers from returning Singapore owner Berge Bulk. The five 210,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 300m, a beam of 49m, a depth of 25.3m and are scheduled for delivery in October and November 2015, May, June
  • CSCL and CSNT partner with Alibaba
    Shanghai-listed China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and China Shipping Network Technology (CSNT) announced today (11 July) that they have signed a co-operation agreement with NYSE listed e-commerce company Alibaba to build a global e-logistics platform. The three companies will build an
  • Maersk owns up to Euronav VLCC sales
    Maersk Tankers has admitted to being the seller of four VLCCs in the process of being sold to Euronav for $342M. The company, which sold its own 15-vessel VLCC fleet to Euronav at the start of this year for $980M, said in a statement on Thursday (10 July) that it had acquired the four vessels as a
  • CMA CGM Danube suffers engine failure
    The first containership delivered by China International Marine Containers (CMIC) to CMA CGM reported engine failure about two weeks after delivery. Delivered on 25 June, the 9,200teu CMA CGM Danube was constructed at the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company's (DSIC's) shipyard. It suffered engine
  • Costa Concordia refloating to start Monday
    The refloating of the wreck of the Costa Concordia is due to get under way on Monday (14 July) subject to weather conditions and the final go-ahead from the Italian authorities. Costa Crocieri and its salvage partners, Titan Salvage and Micoperi, said that final confirmation would only be given the
  • India budget boosts shipbreaking, ports
    India has reduced basic customs duty on ships imported for breaking from 5% to 2.5% in its Union Budget unveiled yesterday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Nitin Kanakia, joint secretary of Ship Recycling Industries Association (SRIA), told IHS Maritime that the move would increase the number of
  • STX O&S carries on with 16,000teu ship delivery
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is continuing with its remaining orders as it works through voluntary debt restructuring. STX O&S held a naming ceremony of a 16,000teu vessel yesterday at its Goseong yard in South Korea's South Gyeongsang province. The vessel, MSC London, is the first among the six
  • China exports down 3.1% in June
    China's exports recorded a 3.1% year-on-year (y/y) drop in June, which was less than expected, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on 9 July. Exports stood at a level of $174.32Bn, while imports were down 0.7% y/y to $147.19Bn, with the same month showing a
  • Triyards bags contracts worth $112M
    Offshore vessel builder Triyards has secured new liftboat contracts worth $112M. The first order, a BH 300-L4T series liftboat, represents another Triyards milestone, being its very first four-legged liftboat. Equipped with leg lengths that exceed 90m, it can perform in water depths of more than
  • UMWOD wins $51.3M Myanmar drilling contract
    Malaysia-listed offshore service provider, UMW Offshore Drilling (UMWOD), has been awarded a contract by PTTEP International (PTTIEPI) for the provision of drilling rig services in Myanmar. UMWOD is a wholly owned subsidiary of UMW Malaysian Ventures, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of
  • Ezra retains high earnings
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, Ezra Holdings' earnings increased to $1Bn for 9M14 ending 31 May 2014, as compared to $842.9M in 9M13. Moreover, the adjusted EBITDA for the Ezra grew 144% to $125.4M, while adjusted profit after tax turned from a loss of $43.5M in 9M13 to a profit of $25M
  • HHI clinches Nasr offshore plant contract
    Hyundai HI (HHI) confirmed today that it has been awarded a contract to build an offshore plant in the Nasr field in the United Arab Emirates. The world's biggest shipbuilder said in a Korea Exchange filing that it has received a letter of award from Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)
  • More East-West LPG flows this year
    There will be more LPG exports from the US Gulf, West Africa and Algeria into Asia this year due to growing arbitrage opportunities, a consultancy has predicted. FACTS Global Energy projected that the West-East arbitrage trade will hit 3.7M tonnes this year or around 10% of Asia's total LPG imports,
  • Changhang Phoenix returns to profit
    Changhang Phoenix, a listed bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans & CSC, forecast that it would return to the black in the first half this year. Profits are estimated to total between CNY20M ($3.2M) and CNY35M for the period, a stock filing of the company said. Its losses amounted to CNY343.6M
  • Lack of cargoes affects Capesize rates
    The Capesize freight rates declined further this week due to a lack of Brazilian iron ore shipments. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed the Brazil-China rate at $20.605/tonne, down from $22.38/tonne a week ago. The Western Australia-China rate was assessed at $7.54/tonne, down from

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Slideshow: The top 10 US exporters of 2013
    Translucent varieties of DuPont's Corian® solid surface material.The top 10 companies among JOC's Top 100 exporters were responsible for exporting 1,454,700 TEUs in 2013. From large conglomerates to family-owned businesses, the companies span many different markets and represent mostly scrap paper and metal businesses, agricultural companies, chemical companies and natural...
  • NMFTA Announces Trademark of "National Motor Freight Classification"
    Alexandria, VA- July 9, 2014 - The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA announced that the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Trademark protection for its "National Motor Freight Classification". Trademark Reg. No. 4,554,220 covers printed publications, CDs containing raw data and other information relating to individual...
  • Hayward announces up to 200 manufacturing jobs at Port of Pensacola
    Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward today announced that a major manufacturing facility will be built at the City-owned Port of Pensacola, creating up to 200 new jobs. A lease agreement approved by the City Council in March and executed in May between the City and Port customer Offshore Inland Marine &...
  • Cushman & Wakefield Completes Sale of 149,654-Square-Foot California Warehouse Buyer will Utilize the Site for Southern California Distribution
    COMPTON, Cal., June 30, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield has orchestrated the sale of 250 Apra Street, a 149,654-square-foot distribution center in Compton. The commercial real estate services firm's Los Angeles South-based team of Rooney Daschbach, Steve Bohannon and Rusty Smith represented the seller Prudential Real Estate Investors in the transaction....
  • FEC's New Rail Facility at Port Everglades Opens July 14
    Media Invited to Tour FEC Train, space limited
  • Ryder Recognized as an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner
    MIAMI, July 10, 2014 - Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has been named an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner. Inbound Logistics editors have selected 75 companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to green initiatives...
  • Striking LA-Long Beach port truckers return to work
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach should be free of trucker picketing this week thanks to a deal brokered Saturday by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Garcetti convinced three harbor trucking companies and striking drivers at those companies to agree to a cooling-off period while...
  • Shipper groups greet 2M announcement with caution
    Shipper groups began to react cautiously to the planned 10-year vessel-sharing agreement proposed by Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. on east-west trades, dubbed "2M." The European Shippers' Council said, "this type of vessel sharing agreement is less worrying for shippers than the planned P3," but noted that with what it...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Shareholders see the light
    Star Bulk Carriers appears to be on the fringe of firming up its merger with Greek compatriot Oceanbulk.
  • The departed
    A leading Greek tanker operator appears to have offloaded its oldest VLCC in a demolition deal worth more than $20m.
  • ALG loss widens
    UK cruiseship operator All Leisure Group (ALG) has posted a bigger first half loss as revenue fell.
  • Ocean Yield sells bonds
    Ocean Yield of Norway has sold NOK 400m ($65m) of bonds as it continues to raise cash.
  • Cosco swoops for 10 bulkers
    China Cosco Holdings Co has revealed deals for 10 new bulkers at two domestic shipyards.
  • Bjerke's shipping hope
    DNB is expecting its shipping loans to add to future profit, according to chief executive Rune Bjerke.
  • Solbakken hunts more
    Norway's Ocean Yield is planning to spend more money on fleet expansion, adding to the $333m it has already splashed out in 2014.
  • Ocean Yield banks $250m
    Norway's Ocean Yield (OY) has clinched a new cheaper loan worth $250m.
  • KKR buys into OEG
    US private equity fund KKR has taken over UK offshore equipment company OEG Offshore Group.
  • SCF behind ice trio
    Russia's SCF Group has been unmasked as the buyer behind three high-priced tanker newbuildings announced Thursday by South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Angelicoussis books four Vs
    John Angelicoussis is being linked to an order for four VLCCs at DSME at prices well below the $100m mark.
  • Gun case dropped
    An Indian judge has thrown out an arms case involving 35 crew and guards from a US vessel after nine months.
  • Two die as ferry sinks
    Two people have died and two more were missing on Friday after a ferry sank off Vanuatu.
  • Two more for Wilson
    Brazil's Wilson Sons has returned to Dutch yard Damen for two platform supply ships (PSVs).
  • Dryad in SEA warning
    Shipowners face an increasing threat of piracy in Southeast Asian waters, leading UK-based security analysts have warned.
  • Ezra profit inches up
    Ezra Holdings has reported a modest year-on-year increase of just 6% in its third quarter profit released Friday.
  • Seadrill refinances trio
    Seadrill has secured a new $1.35bn credit facility just a day after it was forced to pull a $1bn bond issue.
  • All systems go
    A fledgling Jones Act operator has firmed up a $250m contract to construct a pair of product tankers at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • Questions about new Maersk-MSC Alliance
    China Shippers' Association Vice President Cai Jia-Xiang said Chinese regulators need better statistics on the Chinese market share of the carriers, but believes they are above the 30-percent limit in the China-Europe trade.
  • Spike in U.S.-bound cargo results in CN rationing
    "During this short-term bump in volumes, CN and its terminal partners will be striving to ensure that our base-level business, in particular Canadian cargo, will continue to be supported appropriately," a spokesman said.
  • Westwood Shipping to leave Seattle for Tacoma
    According to a service updated posted on the carrier's website, the change in ports is being made to accommodate a terminal renovation at the Port of Seattle.
  • Airports experienced increased May cargo activity
  • Analyst: Shippers see strong rail industry
    Strong traffic growth in the rail industry has only slightly been boosted by shippers sending goods early to avert a possible strike in the West Coast ports, according to a second-quarter shipper survey by Cowen and Company.
  • Boeing: Demand for new planes up 4.2%
  • All eyes West
    The attention of carriers and shippers is focused Friday morning on events in Los Angeles and Long Beach, where a potentially volatile labor situation is unfolding.
  • 'Zombie' malware targets shipping and logistics companies
    The cyber security firm TrapX on Thursday said it had discovered a form of malware implanted by an unidentified Chinese manufacturers in terminal scanners designed to track inventory levels.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 11, 2014
  • MGO prices end week on low note in Houston
    Good avails reported at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Ukraine to cutoff international shipping from Crimean ports
    Ports-closure directive to take effect July 15, says report.
  • New oil storage development in South Korea
    Project forms part of plan to make country a global commercial oil storage, trading and shipping hub.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Mixed outlook on prices in Durban and Cape Town.
  • Prices mixed across Europe
    Firm in nothern Europe but softer in southern bunkering hubs.
  • New ECA fuel 'unique to Antwerp refinery'
    Oil major could look into replicating production elsewhere in response to demand.
  • Research: Fuel costs keeping smaller box liners uneconomic
    Ships under 10,000 TEU capacity facing losses.
  • LNG-fuelled fleet nudges 80
    But eventual number over next shipping cycle is anybody's guess.
  • Asian bunker prices end week mixed
    Supply operations at certain ports have resumed to normal after typhoon.
  • Norwegian tech firm wins hybrid engine contract
    Scana Propulsion to supply hybrid-electric propulsion units to offshore vessels.
  • US and Chinese ports pair up on shore power technology
    Agreement aims to share technical expertise and best practice.
  • New system promises faster bunkering process
    Traditional methods were 'slow and time-consuming', says developer.
  • Total Marine Fuels expands Africa operations
    Firm has appointed a bunker trader for the market.
  • Sinopec to expand bunker product portfolio
    Expansion will apply to 'most Chinese ports', company source tells Bunkerworld.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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