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November 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Industry moves to clean house after OW Bunker scandal
  • LA-Long Beach harbour congestion continues to build as crisis mounts
  • Chinese sand carrier sinks after colliding with German boxship off Xiamen
  • Threat of 'indy' truckers strike looms larger at ports of LA-Long Beach
  • RCL back in black, posts US$1.8 million profit despite 8pc revenue decline
  • DHL quarterly profit up 17.3pc to US$582 million, as revenue rises 4pc
  • CEVA profit down 33pc to US$60 million as revenue falls 9.3pc
  • Lower bunker fuel prices are unlikely to impact vessel speeds
  • BNSF quarterly profit up 4.7pc to US$1.03 billion as sales rise 1pc
  • Drewry, CargoSmart boost shipping data intelligence gathering
  • Famous Pacific Dalian moves electric passenger trains to Brazil
  • Maersk to order ten 3,400-TEU low-sulphur, ice-strengthened feeder ships
  • Stena line installs fuel energy saving equipment on 4 more ships
  • Canadian Pacific's Bill Ackman hints at buyout of Norfolk Southern
  • Atlanta to study how to improve Hartsfield-Jackson air cargo performance
  • DHL Express ups frequencies, strengthens intra-Asia cargo network
  • SkyTeam Alliance to gain Garuda Indonesia Cargo as new member
  • Falling fuel prices help air profit, but growing dollar value lessens impact

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Baltic sea freight index drops on weakness in large vessel segment
  • Bureau Veritas launches Underwater Radiated Noise notation
  • BVC Brinks launches new logo
  • Maersk Line focusing on sustaining schedule reliability
  • OneMarket announces world's first exchange for ocean containers
  • Recognition for seafarers' welfare
  • Roadwings International bags mobile harbour crane contract at Chennai Port
  • Adani Enterprises' consolidated EBIDTA up 53 pc
  • FTP to make export promotion schemes for services more attractive
  • Govt may trim export duty on iron ore
  • INR remains marginally higher against dollar
  • Maharashtra mulls new policy on SEZs
  • WTO impasse ends with India, US agreement on food stockpiling
  • Eastern Star Awards gets record nominations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alle Akteure am Tisch
  • Scania delivering huge number of biodiesel trucks
  • General cargo alliances link up
  • Transporeon adds force to be reckoned with
  • Blue Sky Aviation searching for more freighters
  • Kuehne + Nagel extends front line in Sydney
  • Rickmers bond vaults to EUR 275 million
  • Uni Darmstadt and Deutsche Bahn start research project
  • Hellmann recruits Chinese logistics expert
  • ABC awards Hactl for outstanding service
  • Airbus begins big Lion Air delivery
  • Two IFA members father new Italy/Spain groupage service
  • ICTSI posts star-studded 9M results
  • Fleet growing, usage rate rising
  • US VP says plough money into ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Profit warning from Lauritzen, sees tough trading continue
    J. Lauritzen, the Danish dry bulker and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier owner, warns that its 2014 results will be weaker than earlier forecast due to continued challenging trading conditions that will extend to 2015. The privately owned company whose bonds are listed on the Oslo stock
  • Fall in coal price adds uncertainty to 2015 dry bulk recovery
    The price of coal has fallen to its lowest level for years, mainly due to weak demand from China, which adds concerns about the recovery of dry bulk markets in 2015, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo said. "A lack of Chinese demand has pushed coal prices to a multiyear low, adding an element
  • DNV GL innovating to improve safety and efficiency in high risk operations
    Dynamic positioning (DP) in the offshore industry takes a lot of power and therefore fuel. It is one reason why operators, seeking alternatives to high fuel bills, have seriously considered dual fuel vessels able to run either LNG or liquid fuel as required. The trend towards diesel electric
  • East African orders cheer ferry-builders
    A "huge surge in passenger numbers" is behind Kenya Ferry Services' quest for two new vessels. KFS has been struggling to meet demand after the government decommissioned two elderly ferries, Mvita and Pwani, in 2012. Passenger numbers have doubled over the past five years and KFS's five ferries now
  • SCI records Q2 net profit of INR185.9M SCI records Q2 net profit at INR185.9M
    India's state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) posted a net profit of INR185.9M ($3M) in the quarter ended September, from a loss of INR1.2M a year earlier. India's biggest ocean carrier has slowly returned to profitability on the back of cost cuts and service restructurings initiated from
  • Odfjell cautiously optimistic amid challenges
    Norwegian tankers-to-terminals business Odfjell has reported further losses but is constantly optimistic about the future. The Bergen-based listed chemical and gas carrier plus tank terminals group noted challenging trading conditions, when reportedly a net loss of $9M in 3Q14. This was smaller
  • Regulatory costs hit DVB
    Shipping and transportation lender DVB suffered an almost 25% drop in its pre-tax profit to €72.6M ($90.4M) in the first nine months of the year. New business activity in shipping and other transport sectors so far this year was ramped up by about 50% to '4Bn in loan volumes while net
  • COSCOL to invest in TOTAL Lubricant China
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping (COSCOL), the special carrier unit of Cosco Group, will take a 20% stake in TOTAL Lubricant China through a subsidiary. Guangzhou Ocean Shipping, a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCOL, will make the investment in TOTAL Lubricant China in two separate phases, a stock
  • Colombo port gives access to development site
    Sri Lanka Ports Authority said it will open Colombo Port's internal roads to transport five million cubic metres of rock, to avoid traffic congestion in the city, when reclaiming land next to the harbour for the $1.3Bn Chinese-funded 'port city' project. All supplies for the project, just named
  • Indonesia to develop 24 ports in next five years
    Indonesia plans to develop 24 seaports in the next five years, President Joko Widodo said. The President, usually referred to as Jokowi, made his remarks during a visit to Tianjin in China, which is seemingly a template for Indonesian plans. "Yes, we plan to develop 24 seaports in the next five
  • ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014
    The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) reported two cases of siphoning of ship fuel/oil in October 2014, bringing the total number of such incidents to 11 so far this year. ReCAAP's Information Sharing Centre said that it is concerned
  • Swiber profits down $22.9M in 3Q14
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) posted a loss of $22.9M in 3Q14 against a profit of $14.5M in the corresponding period last year. Revenue dropped 60.9% to $107.3M at 30 September 2014 from $235M at 30 September 2013. The loss was mainly attributed to the 60.9%
  • KOGAS welcomes US shale gas boom
    The shale gas boom that began in the United States will benefit Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world's largest LNG importer, according to a panelist at Offshore Korea Technical Conference in Busan, South Korea, today. Si-Ho Ryu, senior researcher at KOGAS said low price and reliability of the
  • China VLCC to take over Nanjing Tanker vessels
    China VLCC, a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC, will take over four VLCCs operated by Nanjing Tanker. The four VLCCs are identified as 2008-built Yangtze Pearl, 2009-built Yangtze Spring, 2011-built Yangtze Star and 2011-built Yangtze Crown, a stock
  • Swissco profits up 78%
    Singapore-listed integrated marine services provider Swissco Holdings (Swissco) reported 3Q14 net profit year on year increase of 78% to SGD10.4M ($8.08M). "The group has benefited from the acquisition of the rig business of Scott and English Energy, which greatly boosted our financial
  • Potable water rules tighten for ships
    Misunderstood or overlooked requirements are driving up violations of drinking water regulations on ships, according to providers of sanitation systems. Last year's introduction of the Marine Labour Convention's standards for Food and Catering lays down regular documented inspections of drinking

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • HHI books $1.94 billion Abu Dhabi offshore contract
  • Imtech systems and hardware aboard LNG hybrid barge
  • New York maritime union votes to merge with IOMM&P
  • Crowley vessels rack up environmental awards
  • Vigor and Jensen to unveil advanced fishing vessel design
  • Obama withdraws controversial Navy nomination
  • New FPSO will be first able to produce hydrogen for fuel
  • EPA provides funding for tugboat repower

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Port of Vancouver nears completion of West Vancouver Freight Access work
  • Last four gates arrive for Panama Canal expansion
  • New Jensen, Vigor fishing vessel on display at Pacific Marine Expo
  • Horizon Lines plans to end service from US to Puerto Rico
  • New instruction manual to provide help for ports to plan infrastructure projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Navios Maritime Midstream prices its IPO
    Master Limited Partnership offering of 8.1m units will raise $121.5m
  • Concordia Maritime slides to third-quarter loss
    Hopes remain for full-year profit as product tanker market rates improve
  • Box overcapacity to ease from 2016
    Demand growth and a slowdown in deliveries set to ease oversupply
  • China to double LNG import terminals, boosting shipments
    Significant import requirements as domestic gas production slows
  • Southampton completes $63m dredging project
    Widening and deepening of approach channel allows UK port to welcome world's largest boxships
  • Decline in passengers dents Tallink's third quarter
    Estonian cruise ferry operator posts lower revenues and higher expenses
  • Supreme Court refuses Sovcomflot appeal in Novoship case
    Decision marks end to long-running legal battle
  • HHLA Hamburg volumes suffer from decline in feeder traffic
    But overall revenues and profits increase as higher margin deepsea volumes increase
  • G6 enhances US east coast-north Europe loop
    Charleston call and fifth vessel added to AX1 service
  • Halifax: Small port with big ambitions
    President and chief executive Karen Oldfield talks about ensuring Nova Scotia port stays in the game without a large city on its doorstep to guarantee inclusion in global operators' schedules
  • HSH Nordbank to axe 500 jobs
    One in five positions to go at world number two shipping lender
  • Signs of life on supramax routes
    But don't get too excited, it is unlikely to last, say experts
  • Odfjell upbeat as chemical tanker market improves
    Market improvements, lower bunker costs and cost cutting put positive colour on final quarter
  • DP World plans $2.6bn purchase of Jebel Ali FEZ assets
    Dubai-based port firm seeks to expand and improve profitability
  • CSAV posts third-quarter loss of $35.4m
    Chilean line joins merger partner Hapag-Lloyd in the red

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Maersk Line says more Triple-E vessel orders likely on the way
    Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said today the world's largest container line will likely order more Triple-E ships over the next six months. Maersk is planning over the next three years to deploy more mega-ships, namely 18,000 TEU Triple-E vessels, Skou told the Wall Street Journal. The carrier already took delivery...
  • Class I rails draw line on reporting more metrics to US regulators
    WASHINGTON - The seven U.S.- and Canada-based Class I railroads told U.S. regulators they shouldn't have to provide any more data on their operations than they are already sending unless the Surface Transportation Board begins a rule-making process. On behalf of its Class I members, the Association of American Railroads told the...
  • Hanjin slaps $1,000 per container surcharge on West Coast shipments
    Hanjin Shipping levied a hefty port congestion surcharge on shipments to the West Coast of North America to help combat rising costs due to congestion, one of a handful of upcoming surcharges tied to the gridlock that has affected Southern California since September and which has now spread up the...
  • APL suspends shipments from India to Manila as congestion mounts
    Singapore-based ocean carrier APL has temporarily suspended acceptance of shipments from India to Manila, as congestion at the Philippines port shows no sign of wavering. The move follows months-long port clogging problems at Manila, leading to increased vessel turn times and higher operating costs for shipping lines. "Opening up for fresh...
  • Containers help boost profit at Shipping Corp. of India
    A significant turnaround in the liner segment coupled with tight cost controls helped state-owned Shipping Corporation of India report a modest net profit of Rs. 18.59 crore (about $3 million) in its second fiscal quarter, reversing a $20.13 million loss a year earlier. Total revenue from July through September was $178.2...
  • New service to bring more post-Panamax ships to Charleston
    The G6 Alliance carriers have added a call at the port of Charleston on one of its U.S. East Coast-North Europe services, increasing the frequency of weekly post-Panamax vessel calls to the South Carolina port. Beginning in late November, Charleston will be the final East Coast port of call for ships on...
  • LA-LB drayage drivers picketing terminals, drayage offices
    Southern California port truck drivers are picketing six Los Angeles-Long Beach marine terminals and the offices of two drayage companies this morning, but the ports report that cargo-handling is not being affected. The drivers at two harbor trucking companies are protesting what they say is the failure of Los Angeles Mayor...
  • Spot US truckload volume rises year-over-year, rates stable, DAT says
    A 15-month streak of record demand for spot market trucks carried into October, when spot market truckload volumes jumped 25 percent year-over-year, DAT Solutions said. On an annualized basis, spot freight volumes rose for all three equipment categories tracked by the U.S. load-matching service, with load availability for dry vans increasing...
  • HHLA traffic growth stalls on Russia sanctions, but profit, revenue rise
    HHLA's container traffic stalled in the first nine months of the year as Western sanctions against Moscow sharply pulled down feeder traffic from its Hamburg terminals to its key Russian market. But Hamburg's biggest container stevedore saw revenue rise six percent to 906.7 million euros [US $1.1 billion] and operating profit...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sinks into the red on eve of CSAV merger
    Hapag-Lloyd sank into the red in the third quarter on the eve of sealing a merger with CSAV that will create the world's fourth largest ocean container carrier. The German carrier's net loss of 50.7 million euros [$63.4million] in the three months through September contrasted with a 16.6 million euros profit...
  • Truck driver shortages challenge UK, European transport operators
    The British economy is expanding more quickly in 2014, putting more freight on motorways. Trucking or road transport operators in the United Kingdom, however, claim they aren't seeing the profit margins they need to reinvest in their businesses and hire truck or lorry drivers. "It is clear that this increase in...
  • DP World to buy operator of logistics complex adjoining its Jebel Ali Port
    DP World has agreed to buy Economic Zone World [EZW], a company that operates a logistics and industrial complex next to the global terminal operator's flagship Jebel Ali port, for $2.6 billion. Both companies are owned by Dubai World, the Gulf emirate's state-owned holding company that has been reshuffling its assets...
  • Shippers drive up Asia-US air cargo prices as port congestion worsens
    Port congestion on the West Coast has seen higher volumes of ocean freight shifting to air cargo, DHL says.HONG KONG - Shippers of trans-Pacific ocean freight trying to avoid crippling West Coast port congestion are turning to air cargo in such numbers that forwarders report space shortages and prices going...
  • CSAV reports reduced losses ahead of Hapag merger
    CSAV, nearing its merger with Hapag-Lloyd, cut its third quarter operating losses by 24 percent year-over-year but still ended the third quarter in the red, the Chilean carrier announced Wednesday. Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores reported a net profit loss of $35.4 million, 24.2 percent lower than the third quarter of 2013's...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • LNG on the Yangtze
    China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group has joined an initiative aimed at capitalising on rising demand for LNG fuel.
  • ING says 'pay us'
    ING Bank, a major secured lender for OW Bunker & Trading, is urging the collapsed fuel supplier's customers to pay their bills into accounts at the bank.
  • Mixed signals
    The shaky performance of a new master limited partnership IPO from the Navios group is likely to send mixed signals to others hoping to bring MLPs outside of traditional energy sectors.
  • Viking profit down
    Viking Line saw its bottom line slide during the third quarter despite lower bunker prices, which were not enough to prevent operating expenses from rising.
  • Navios MLP seals listing
    Navios Maritime Midstream Partners has emerged victorious in its crusade to raise cash by way of an initial public offering (IPO) in New York.
  • New Chinese alliance
    State giants China Shipping Group (CSG) and China Merchants Group have signed a new cooperation deal to boost their competitiveness.
  • Losses grow at Courage
    Courage Marine has been hit by low fleet utilisation and low demand in the dry bulk market during the third quarter.
  • SCI profitable again
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has returned to profit for the second quarter after a loss-making corresponding period in 2013.
  • Lauritzen loss grows
    Danish shipping group J Lauritzen has posted a bigger loss for the third quarter as revenue fell.
  • Misuga appoints CCO
    Captain Herbert Soanes has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer for Europe and the Americas by the Misuga group.
  • HSH Nordbank axing 500
    German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is to axe 500 workers as part of a cost-cutting drive.
  • DP World splashing cash
    Dubai's DP World has started the process of acquiring a huge logistics park next to the company's flagship Jebel Ali port for $2.6bn - and also said it plans to delist in London.
  • Rem reaps rewards
    Norway's Rem Offshore has pushed up third quarter earnings as revenue jumped.
  • Tallink profit slips
    Several route changes have seen Tallink book a smaller profit for the third quarter as revenue dropped.
  • Fisher tankers busier
    The products tanker fleet of UK owner James Fisher and Sons has enjoyed better utilisation in the latter part of 2014.
  • TTA filling bulker pool
    Singapore-based Thoresen Shipping is inviting supramax and ultramax owners to join a new pool aimed at increasing utilisation and earnings in a bid to push through sector consolidation.
  • Sewol crew appeal
    An appeal has been filed by eight of the 15 surviving crew members convicted of negligence over the sinking of the Sewol ferry in April.
  • Odfjell reports loss
    Norway's Odfjell has posted a loss even though revenue rose during a quarter which saw the formation of a new gas carrier joint venture.
  • Genco heads for big profit
    Resurrected Genco Shipping & Trading is expecting to post earnings of $870.7m for the third quarter thanks to its emergence from a $1.2bn Chapter 11 restructuring in July.
  • DVB cuts credit loss
    German lender says market remains "difficult" in some shipping sectors, but nine-month loan provisions fall.
  • Hapag-Lloyd back to red
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has returned to the red in the third quarter as interest costs rose.
  • Cargoship abandoned
    All six crew have left an Erik Thun cargoship that was holed in a grounding off Sweden.
  • Koreans mull OW action
    South Korean refining heavyweights SK Energy and GS Caltex are considering legal action against bankrupt OW Bunker.
  • SBM plans MLP venture
    SBM Offshore, the Dutch FPSO specialist, has announced plans to pursue a master limited partnership (MLP).
  • LNG-fuelled LEG ships debut
    Two groundbreaking liquefied ethylene gas carriers designed to use LNG as a fuel will be named in the UK today.
  • ULTR dives into the red
    Ultrapetrol has seen a major deterioration in its financial performance posting a significant loss for the third quarter.
  • CSAV trims Q3 losses
    Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) has reported a third quarter loss of $35.4m, in figures released late Thursday.
  • Pac Radiance jumps in Q3
    Pacific Radiance is on track to post strong earnings for the financial year, after delivering robust third quarter results.
  • Hedland strike postponed
    Industrial action by marine engineers operating tugs in Port Hedland set for Wednesday failed to materialise.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Newsflash: Some carriers pull the trigger on container congestion surcharges
  • Railroad group requests rulemaking on STB data submission
  • West Coast senators ask dockworkers and employers to reach settlement
  • Panama Canal receives final lock gates for expansion project
  • Hanson continues Chicago warehouse expansion
  • Shippers press Capitol Hill for renewed TPA
  • U.S., India make headway on WTO trade facilitation
  • XPO to use Catapult for rate management
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects to close CSAV deal 'in coming weeks'
  • More turmoil at California ports
  • MarAd releases first installment of port investment guide

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • US subsidiaries of OW Bunker file for bankruptcy
    Three OW Bunker units have filed Chapter 11 petitions in Connecticut.
  • Crude drops as Cushing stocks build
    Supplies climbed 1.7 million barrels to 22.5 million last week.
  • Report: Brightoil reshuffles Singapore trading ops
    Due to the alleged departure of two senior trading heads.
  • Claims from OW Bunker creditors could top $300 million
    Reports say over 100 firms have claims against defunct bunker player.
  • Tech firm in low sulphur fuel hard sell
    Company claiming to have low-cost desulphurising solution keen on finding bunker industry partners.
  • OW Bunker's impact on prices 'temporary'
    Prices for 380 cSt material in Singapore stopped climbing on Thursday.
  • Denmark's bunkering industry 'can get over image loss'
    Other Danish firms could keep part of market share left by OW Bunker, not just locally, says company head.
  • Maersk to pass on bunker savings, says CEO
    But ECA surcharge will have to be met.
  • New bunker contract given green light
    BIMCO's standard bunker terms to be published by year-end.
  • Singapore bunker sales drop 5% year-on-year
    But October sales have climbed month-on-month.
  • Ship released after seven months in detention
    The vessel has a new owner and new name.
  • Ex-OW staff take up free subscription offer
    Employees can get free access to Bunkerworld's information services.
  • Fuel oil: 'The whole market is on a credit lockdown'
    Fuel oil trading has slowed sharply in Singapore following OW Bunker's collapse.
  • Chinese LNG bunkering project wins state support
    Company to add a 'movable LNG refuelling system' along the Yangtze River.
  • South Korean refiners exploring legal action against OW
    Players seek to recoup losses.
  • Russian player sees market share grow
    Stronger bunker sales boosts Gazprom Neft's Q3 results.
  • Malaysian bunker supplier facing smuggling charges
    Company directors are bailed but ship's master confined to vessel.
  • LNG-fuelled 'low emission' gas carriers to reduce 'eco' footprint
    Will cut NOx emissions by over 85%, CO2 emissions by 20% and SOx emissions and soot particles by nearly 100%, says firm.

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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
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
India plans to designate at least one tugboat for emergencies at sea in major ports
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
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
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.
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.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
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