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June 24, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Seattle to close one of five box shops as port utilisation falls to 40pc
  • MOL cuts Vietnam-US east coast transit time by 5-7 days - via Suez
  • New Ever Lissome sets sail from Asia for US east coast - via Suez
  • Zim restructuring upset when State of Israel retains its golden share
  • Consensus emerges that P3 exceeded regulators' market share limits
  • New US truck 2015 eco standards reportedly will reduce fuel costs
  • Damco delivers just-in-time service for Esquel shirt manufacturers
  • General Motors signs Yusen Logistics for Russian inbound deliveries
  • Hamburg reefer unit provides 40,000 pallet spaces of cold storage
  • Nigerian pirate protection harder because armed guards now illegal
  • Long Beach approves in principle conditional eco-cargo incentives
  • APM Terminals boosts rail capacity 50pc at Port of Gothenberg
  • Norbert Dentressangle launches Hong Kong-Paris air freight service
  • Police ask if a gunman entered Bangalore airport - or was it a hoax?
  • US Army, Air Force stage air cargo drill to test emergency response

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • 40-ft high cubes seen dominating container equipment market
  • CMA CGM's general rate restoration from all Asian ports to all Northern European ports
  • COSCO announces rate restoration for Far East to Persian Gulf trade
  • DB Schenker intensifies presence in Africa
  • FEI Cargo felicitates Santosh Trophy-winning Mizo football team at ICE Awards
  • Five new quay cranes arrive at DP World's new Jebel Ali terminal
  • IMB warns of new threat to small tankers in South-East Asia
  • Indev Logistics opts for Logi-Sys to centralise pan-India operations
  • NYK cautions against solicitations in its name
  • ZIM to streamline Inter-America services
  • Indo-Oz trade declines by 13.9 pc in 2013
  • Solar modules exports surge by 152 pc in 2013-14
  • Passenger Assn asks MbPT to improve facilities at Ferry Wharf
  • Port of Amsterdam's Vision 2030 aims at creating value for people & their environment
  • PSA International wins recognition as best global container terminal operating company at AFSCA
  • Postal dept launches logistics service down south
  • EIL wins contract in Nigeria
  • INR remains weak against dollar
  • ISSDA wants duty on stainless steel hiked
  • UK to assist India in getting EU mango import ban lifted
  • Union Budget 2014-15 on July 10

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian Railways augments infrastructure and fleet
  • UP expands Wisconsin's rail infrastructure
  • New human resources boss at Panalpina
  • DHL to transport Airbus parts
  • Regulations for identifying hazmat on the move
  • Port of Gdansk expanding strongly
  • FPS New Zealand wins MPI accreditation
  • Director selected for new Baltic Sea market team
  • Kuenz to provide 22 additional ARMGs to MV 2
  • EUR 18 million for Vlora motorway bypass
  • Volga-Dnepr uses special aircraft ramp extension
  • Geldbündel an Bord
  • Port of San Francisco to upgrade rail tracks
  • CPSL handling Air Asia's cargo in Hong Kong

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • Latest addition to McAllister fleet is JonRie equipped
  • GAO releases OPC bid protest decision
  • American P&I Club strengthens its capabilities in Asia
  • Chemical tanker has MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package
  • Nam Cheong books AWB order
  • NAO firms up PSV duo order at Vard
  • Ten Scorpio bulkers to have MacRack equipped hatch covers
  • Doosan delivers ME-GI engine for LNG-fueled TOTE newbuild
  • Ingalls authenticates keel of LHA 7

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • Second new air freighter calling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • Department of Transportation releases University Transportation Center grants
  • Bellinghamn Waterfront District location opened for viewing fireworks display
  • Portland Airport advisory board sets public meeting for June 25
  • New Evergreen L-type vessel departing on maiden voyage

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • Noatum seeking $7.2m from Valencia port authority
    Terminal operator pursues compensation for broken volume guarantees
  • Georgia Ports Authority appoints Walters as new chairman
    Vice-chairman succeeds Robert Jepson as GPA reports record volumes
  • Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with monster tanker shipping merger
    Merger of Bahri and Vela closer to reality as shareholders approve
  • Israel's finance ministry will retain Zim golden share
    Stock exchange filing reveals Zim has held advanced strategic partnership talks with two shipping lines
  • Blue Wall buys handysize resale for $22.6m
    Imabari newbuilding, for delivery in September, will lift fleet to eight ships
  • Wallem mulls exit from Nanjing Tanker joint venture
    Mizuho Corporate Bank becomes first creditor to sell off loans
  • Two heads are better than one at DHT
    A game of doubles at tanker firm as Harfjeld and Munthe become joint chief executives
  • More consolidation ahead, but maybe not much
    Marine Money Week participants see private equity as pressing for mergers and acquisitions
  • Taiwan CPC books two 40,000 dwt product carriers
    Deal with CSBC done at $86m
  • K Line books two more car carriers
    Japanese carrier now has 10 7,500 ceu ships on its orderbook
  • China Shipping Development takes 20% in tanker compatriot at auction
    State carrier reinforces its market position in domestic crude shipping - and at floor price
  • China's government watchdog lashes out at China Shipping Group
    National Audit Office slams standards, financial management and corporate practice
  • Gulf Marine Management lands two-year VLCC charter
    Owner secures respectable earnings for Chloe rather than risk spot market
  • P3 carriers could set up joint network on Pacific and Atlantic
    Lines could still look to two of the three trade lanes that were to be covered by P3, says Drewry
  • Nordic American Offshore orders two platform supply vessels for $43m each
    Vessels suited to North Sea and cold climates
  • Consolidation still needed despite P3 setback
    David Appleton predicts more looseknit alliances
  • Plans for $10bn Queensland coal terminal put on hold
    Adani and Brookfield backed Dudgeon Port terminals near Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • DHL lands major transactlantic cargo contract
    DHL Global Forwarding, the world's second-largest ocean freight forwarder, has clinched a major contract of affreightment with aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The logistics group will be providing intermodal door-to-door freight for aircraft parts and modules totalling 80,000 tons for A319, A320, and
  • Fujian Mawei secures Sinopec PSV
    Chinese shipyard Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding has secured another order for a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) from returning compatriot owner Shanghai Offshore Oil Bureau, the offshore unit of SINOPEC. The 3,900dwt Havyard 832 L SE designed vessel will have an overall length of 84.5m, beam 17.6m and depth
  • NAO firms Vard PSV pair
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has today announced a firm agreement to order two Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard Aukra. The two new 4,000dwt VARD 1 08 designed PSVs will have their hulls built by Vard Braila in Romania, and will be completed by Vard Aukra with delivery
  • Chinese ship breakers' purchase drop in Jan-May
    The purchase of old vessels by Chinese shipbreakers dropped 0.6% year-on-year to 955,000 tonnes, equivalent of about 4.2Mdwt, in the first five months of 2014, according to the China National Shiprecycling Association. During the period, domestic old vessels bought by the breakers totalled 457,000
  • China, Greece ink more than $4Bn in maritime deals
    Chinese banks signed contracts worth more than $4Bn with Greece's shipping sector during the visit of Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang to Athens last week. China Development Bank (CDB) signed a $1.5Bn deal with Greece's Costamare on imminent orders of five giant container ships (over 10,000teu) at
  • Nam Cheong wins $84M order
    Singapore-listed Nam Cheong has won an order for two accommodation work barges (AWB) worth approximately $84M to Perdana Petroleum. The contract has also included the option for the Malaysia Bursa-listed Perdana to purchase two additional AWBs from Nam Cheong after their delivery. Surya Hidayat,
  • Chonghaejin staff plead 'not guilty'
    Five employees of Chonghaejin Marine have pleaded "not guilty" to charges of professional negligence relating to the Sewol disaster. The trial began on 20 June. Chonghaejin Marine is the owner of the Sewol, which capsized on 16 April, killing an estimated 304 of 476 passengers and crew. At the
  • 'K' Line books two more PCTCs
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) said today it has ordered another two pure car-and-truck carriers at Shin Kurishima Dockyard, taking the total number of such vessels it has on order to 10. Japan's third biggest shipping company, led by Jiro Asakura, had ordered eight such vessels at the same
  • Arms trafficking worries Indian Ocean islands
    Increasing numbers of illegal firearms are being shipped into Mauritius, reports from the Indian Ocean republic indicate. Le Défi newspaper quoted a local criminal as saying, "It's very easy to get weapons." The man said that weapons were mostly smuggled from overseas through the port. In the same
  • JACC still hopes to find MH370
    Australia's Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) charged with leading the search for the missing passenger airline MH370 still hopes the wreckage can be located. In response to concerns raised last week that the plane may be lost forever, JACC said it had not given up. "Although we have always
  • Nigerian authorities turn up heat on 'useless' lifejackets
    Lives are being lost needlessly on Nigeria's waterways because ferry operators are using substandard lifejackets, maritime and standards organisations have found. Since the New Year, Lagos State Waterways Agency and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have between them seized and burned
  • Deadly attacks spark Lamu port fears
    The prospects for Kenya's huge Lamu port project have been called into question after last week's deadly attacks on Mpeketoni, for which Islamist group al-Shabaab reportedly claimed responsibility. The town is 54km from Lamu Island, which itself is just 110km from the Somali border. China
  • Japan yard orders down by almost half in May
    Japanese shipbuilders saw their order wins down by nearly 50% in May, amid concerns that the recovery from the high yen may be tapering off. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters Association show its members clinched 14 export orders totaling 454,140gt, compared to 29 export orders of 953,900gt in
  • Nigerian vessel capsizes after militia attack
    About 100 people died when an unidentified vessel capsized on the River Benue near Ibi, Taraba State, east-central Nigeria. Gunmen, believed to be members of the Christian Tarok militia from neighbouring Plateau State, attacked and burned the Muslim village of Dampar on Tuesday night. Villagers
  • Sinking Somali ship revives Shifco mystery
    The Somali consul in Yemen last week visited four Somali ships stranded in the Yemeni port of Aden. The visit was prompted by concerns over the condition of 1982-built Cusmaan Geedi Raage, which is taking on water and in danger of sinking. All four vessels are reported to be in the custody of the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • A P3 revival? Never say never, maritime expert says
    NAPLES, Fla. - The final chapter on the P3 Network, the proposed mega-alliance among the world's three largest ocean carriers that Chinese regulators rejected last week, may not have been written, a former container shipping executive said today. "Maybe one day, the P3 will become the P4," Capt. Chaim Shacham, a...
  • Kongsberg to develop new e-navigation infrastructure
    Kongsberg Norcontrol IT will lead a new three-year research project, SESAME Straits, that it hopes will improve ship traffic management in the straits of Malacca and Singapore and lay groundwork for the International Maritime Organization's e-navigation implementation strategy. SESAME Straits, which stands for "Secure, Efficient and Safe maritime traffic Management in...
  • TSA carriers push back recommended surcharge
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are pushing back the date of a planned peak-season surcharge to coincide with the end of certain market rates on June 30. The recommended date of the surcharge, which was initially planned for June 15, was pushed back to July 1 today. TSA members hope the...
  • APM Terminals orders more automated gantries for Maasvlakte
    APM Terminals has exercised an option for 22 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its new Rotterdam container terminal, which is scheduled to open in November. The Maersk Group's port arm said the contract with Austria-based crane manufacturer Hans Kuenz and ABB of Sweden, which takes the total order to 48 automated...
  • New Penn's Gast moves to Wilson Trucking
    When opportunity knocked for Steve Gast, he answered. The former president of New Penn Motor Express is now president and COO of Wilson Trucking in Fishersville, Virginia. "It was a unique opportunity, a third-generation family-owned company seeking outside management," Gast said in an interview at the SMC3 Connections 2014 conference. That's a...
  • Bunker prices continue spotty streak
    The price per metric ton for high-sulfur bunker fuel rose less than 2 percent this week, while low-sulfur spot prices per metric ton decreased about 1 percent. Full-size chart Spot prices for high- and low-sulfur bunker fuel continued to fluctuate this week, after several weeks of marginal losses and gains. The price per...
  • Virginia beats the clock with Navis N4 terminal operating system
    The Port of Virginia has launched its Navis N4 terminal operating system at Norfolk International Terminals two weeks ahead of the scheduled July 4 start date. The Navis N4 system at NIT is being introduced in parallel with other improvements, including the phase-in of an appointment system aimed at smoothing peaks...
  • Canadian truckers slam US plan to double border fees
    U.S. imports by truck from Canada were up 1.6 percent in value year-over-year in the first three months of 2014. Full-size chart Canadian truck drivers are bristling at a U.S. proposal to more than double the fees they pay to authorities at the border. Canadian truck drivers would see their annual transponder fees...
  • Former INTTRA CEO: Carrier business model is broken
    After 13 years of working closely with container lines to develop their electronic cargo booking and tracking capabilities through INTTRA, its former CEO Ken Bloom is moving on to solve a different problem: how to change the way the shipping industry operates. "Its business models are dying. We have to change...
  • Enhancing productivity
    Other than last week's stunning collapse of the P3 Network, there's arguably no hotter issue in the container shipping world than port productivity. As mega-container ships replace smaller vessels in major east-west and north-south trades, terminals are struggling to turn the ships around and move containers through their facilities in...
  • Economy stunts productivity gains in Europe
    Europe's top container ports are grappling with an unprecedented coincidence of challenges that threatens to snap vulnerable sections of the continent's overstretched supply chain. Just as terminals across the dominant Le Havre-Hamburg port range were nailing down strategies to cope with a surge in surplus capacity following the opening of two...
  • Los Angeles, Tacoma lead gains in West Coast imports
    In the latest indication that beneficial cargo owners are accelerating shipments ahead of the June 30 expiration of the longshore union contract, containerized imports through the West Coast increased sharply in May. But not all ports are sharing equally in the rally that began with the post-Chinese New Year winter...
  • Why a steady dose of big ships limits Asia productivity gains
    Berth productivity per ship call at Asia's efficient container terminals consistently outranks their U.S. and European counterparts, but a looming challenge is how to avoid lost time at berths as ships take up more space and remain in port longer. Before mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 to 18,000 20-foot-equivalent units began...
  • New operational methods improving port productivity
    Port productivity data from JOC Group Inc. for 2013 demonstrate that terminal operators around the world are taking quite seriously the challenge they face to service vessels in port as quickly and efficiently as possible in this era of mega-ships. Productivity at many ports and terminals increased in 2013. In fact,...
  • Troubled Thai Airways ousts five board members
    Thai Airways is in "critical" condition, according to a report from Thailand's State Enterprise Policy Office, as the military junta prepares to replace five board members in a management reshuffle of the troubled carrier. At a board meeting late last week, the resignations of former Chairman Ampon Kittiampon, General Adul Saengsingkaew,...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • Safe to rake in $70m
    Safe Bulkers will generate gross proceeds of at least $70m from its latest capital markets cash drive, the company said.
  • Excel sells bulker, again
    US-controlled Excel Maritime Carriers has reportedly sold a panamax bulker at a price slightly above demolition value.
  • Coalition seeks US action
    A coalition including shipowners groups, labour unions and even fishing interests has asked a US congressional committee to take action on a bill to clear up the disconnect between two government agencies regulating discharges from ships.
  • Boxed art on CMA ship
    Artists have boarded ships to see the world, but now one will arrange shipping containers on a boxship so the world can see his art.
  • Safe Bulkers goes again
    The New York-listed owner said it will offer redeemable preferred shares to the public, with underwriters having an option for extra stock.
  • Martinac on the edge
    JM Martinac Shipbuilding has less than a month to secure its future.
  • Bergen stretches loan
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen has won another six months to repay a loan of NOK 150m ($24.5m).
  • DHT doubles up
    New York-listed DHT Holdings has revealed the company will be run by joint CEOs.
  • Duke adds one
    India's Duke Offshore has acquired a fast crew/patrol vessel for its oilfield operations.
  • Omega builds NAO stake
    The Leon Cooperman-controlled Omega fund has amassed a 21.8% stake in Nordic American Offshore (NAO).
  • UND prepares bid
    US private equity fund KKR is to take a big hit on the Turkish ro-ro company it bought in 2007.
  • Heroin tanker busted
    A Greek shipowner and crew from a products tanker have been arrested after what authorities called the biggest heroin haul in Europe.
  • NAO confirms PSV duo
    Start-up Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has firmed up its order for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) at Vard.
  • Nigeria aids piracy fight
    Nigeria has promised $150,000 to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to aid its campaign against piracy.
  • CSBC inks double
    Taiwanese shipyard group CSBC has clinched a products tanker order from domestic oil company CPC.
  • K Line back for more
    K Line has increased its car carrier newbuilding tally to ten ships with orders for another pair of vessels.
  • Bahri banks $848m
    Saudi owner Bahri has fixed SAR 3.18bn ($848m) of bridging financing to complete its merger with Saudi Aramco tanker arm Vela International.
  • Pertamina tightens up
    Indonesia state energy company Pertamina is amending charter contracts to beef up security measures after oil thefts.
  • Sinopec orders PSV
    China's Sinopec has picked Fujian Mawei to build another Havyard-designed supply ship newbuiding.
  • Nam Cheong books two
    Nam Cheong has sold two accommodation work barges to repeat customer Perdana Petroleum Behard in a deal worth $84m.
  • Tanker stocks rally
    Shares in some of the largest US-listed tanker owners surged Friday as a flurry of VLCC fixtures boosted market confidence.
  • TNK files shelf
    Teekay Tankers is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • TSA delays peak season surcharge until July 1
  • INTTRA CEO Bloom joining executive search firm
  • Senator calls for proper emergency training for rail oil spills
    Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is tasking the Federal Emergency Management Agency with finding out how to properly prepare local first responders in the case of crude oil derailments.
  • Port of Los Angeles approves plan by APMT to raise cranes
    APM will fund the $35 million in improvements, which will raise the cranes 32 feet and extend the boom reach by 10 feet. Work is expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2016.
  • DHL to ship Airbus parts to Ala. facility
  • Study: Higher charges could erode West Coast cargo share
    The PMA has released a study that cautions, "Should terminal charges at the West Coast ports increase as the result of the contract negotiations ... the competitive logistics position of the West Coast ports will be eroded."
  • Morgan crash is wrinkle in HOS debate
  • 'K' Line adds to ro/ro vessel order
  • Scuttling P3 could postpone container industry recovery
    Drewry said the decision to block the P3 Network "will probably postpone the stabilization of the over-supplied and unprofitable carrier industry, but the further development of mega-alliances will not stop here."
  • Port of Virginia upgrades terminal operating system
    Virginia International Terminals and Navis spent two years planning and installing the new system, which went live ahead of its July 4 service date, the Port of Virginia said Friday.
  • Senators' gas tax idea faces difficult road
  • Georgia ports had record volume in May

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2014
  • Whitaker Tankers keen on LNG use
    Firm keen to be involved in its development as marine fuel.
  • Bunker markets firming under pressure from crude
    The Bunkerworld Index has climbed to its highest level for almost four months.
  • Outlook in bunker markets mixed across Europe
    Suppliers entertained different views of market direction.
  • MAN Diesel's first ME-GI unit delivered in US
    Engine to power TOTE box ship.
  • Prices struggle to find clear direction in Fujairah
    Good avails in Middle East hub.
  • New wave of optimism as tank farms opens
    Hambantota has 'huge potential' as a player in the regional bunker market.
  • Finland's tough compliance stance finds favour
    Internet poll samples views in ECA compliance debate.
  • Bow modifications make 'vessels more attractive for charter'
    'The target is to save fuel because of excessive fuel oil prices.'
  • OW Bunker strikes deal on arrested ship
    Vessel released last week by the Gujarat High Court.
  • Asian prices spiralling up
    Supplies were stable across key regional hubs.
  • Bunker barge operators call off strike
    Deliveries returning to normal in Yeosu.
  • New Global Sales Director at OW Bunker
    Firm has hired a veteran who has more than 25 years of industry experience.
  • Company orders fuel efficient tonnage
    Orders reflect move to fuel efficiency and fleet flexibility.
  • New compliance guide issued for MARPOL Annex I
    Guide follows two high-profile prosecutions which resulted in bill of $11.5 million.
  • P3 collapse to fuel 'eco' buys
    'Aggressive investment' the only way to go, says analyst.
  • University mulls bunkering course
    Conference hears call to train future employees of Russian bunkering industry.
  • Bunkering facility opens in Hambantota
    Facility inaugurated on Sunday by Sri Lankan president.

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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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