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July 24, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Panicky shippers, fearing labour strife, cause west coast congestion
  • Evergreen re-starts REX 3/ARC 2 Far East-southern Red Sea service
  • India to decide to what trade promises it made in Bali it intends to keep
  • APM Terminals sells high-tech Virginia terminal to investment funds
  • Qingdao container terminal to raise in US$145 million bond sale
  • Investigation into 24-rail CP car derailment in Moose Jaw continues
  • European forwarders' mood undulates as market goes up and down
  • Panalpina profit up 2pc to US$66.5 million, but revenue declines 3pc
  • CN quarterly profit up 18pc to US$788.6 million as sales rise 17pc
  • Matson fined US$9 million and agrees to pay $950,000 to whistleblower
  • Obama uses executive authority to boost infrastructure investment
  • Brazil wins US$7.5 billion in funding for 50-jet order from China
  • Cathay Pacific Services appoints Kelvin Ko CEO of main cargo terminal
  • Airbus orderbook beats Boeing's in contract race at Farnborough fair
  • Regulators halt Air Uganda's Entebbe-Nairobi route, rivals jump in
  • Boston airport to install US$1.65 million new ship detection system
  • Abu Dhabi's Etihad starts twice weekly freighter service to Hanoi

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • CMA CGM reorganises rotations of its ASAF & WAX lines to improve service between Asia & West Africa
  • Indian lines could own foreign flag ships directly
  • IWAI inks MoU to develop NW-5 for cargo movement
  • P. S. Atree & Co. achieves AEO status
  • Post easing of EU sanctions, lines resuming services to Iran
  • Spot rates on Asia-Europe routes in a downswing
  • Trial run for Indo-Bangla coastal shipping in Oct.
  • Gangavaram port may get 5 mtpa LNG project
  • Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva flags off FFFAI's INSTC dry run
  • Rlys proposes new PPP model
  • IRGA urges govt to freeze NR import under advance licence
  • Onion exports need not be banned: Ministries
  • RBI simplifies procedure for exporters

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • Costa Concordia wreck under tow for scrapping
  • Harvey Gulf orders hybrid MPFSV at Eastern Shipbuilding
  • Dropped mooring line brings pollution fine
  • Belco scrubber tested in Maersk containership
  • GE and LR look for gas turbine commercial ship opportunities
  • Saab completes Kockums acquisition
  • MTU 2000 engine passes 360 deg rotation test
  • HHI develops collision avoidance system for ships
  • Schettino parties as Concordia tow away nears

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • One millionth container for year passes through Port of Tacoma
  • Seattle Port Commission holds job creation meeting
  • Landscape photography exhibit on display at Portland Airport
  • American Trucking Associations releases latest truck tonnage index
  • Mitsui takes delivery of new coal carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • US sanctions will not hold back Yamal LNG export project, says Novatek
    Russian gas producer confident that work will continue as planned
  • Energy sanctions against Russia are self-defeating
    Why global dependence on Russian gas may outweigh anger over the loss of flight MH17
  • Indonesia's president elect will talk to miners about export restrictions
    Bauxite and raw mineral shipments have collapsed as India and Australia fill the gap
  • Westfal-Larsen pool deal with Saga tackles changing timber and pulp market
    Fleet of 52 ships aligns with rise in larger forestry and paper companies and shift to Asia
  • MOL fixture boosts VLCC market rate
    Vessel will load Middle Eastern cargo on August 3
  • Tsakos vessel discharges first LNG at Indonesia's new FSRU
    Rise in power needs sparks expansion of imports
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns of congestion at US and Canadian ports
    Bottlenecks emerge after a rush to move cargo amid fears of a west coast strike
  • StealthGas looks for commercial edge from adding midsize LPG carriers
    Leading owner of smaller ships wants to offer charterers a more complete package
  • South Carolina savours a rise in container traffic
    Volumes handled climb 8% in the 2014 fiscal year
  • Asian piracy falls, but severity of South China Sea attacks rises
    Singapore's ReCaap notes eight pirate attacks in the South China Sea, up from five in 2013
  • Costa Concordia now under tow
    Vessel due to arrive in Genoa in four days' time
  • Box Ships wins discount for Commerzbank loan repayment
    German bank accepts 70% as it continues its retreat from shipping
  • BHP Billiton reports 20% rise in iron ore production
    Australian miner anticipates 245m tonne output for 2015
  • Shipping expects rise in turnover in 2014
    HSH Nordbank says 43% of players surveyed are expecting higher profits
  • CSD underwrites construction of Yamal LNG trio
    Guarantees of up to $490m for ice-class carriers to built at DSME applies to CSD's joint venture with Japan's MOL
  • Euronav loss does not dampen hopes for resurgent crude tanker freight market
    Expansion-minded owner looks forward to improved results in final quarters

Sea-webweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • US dredger wins Bahrain contract
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has been awarded a $35M dredging contract to support development at Hidd Port in Bahrain. The Oak Brook, Illinois-based dredging company announced on 22 July that the contract, secured with Bahrain's Ministry of Works, is part of a two-phase project to create a 63ha
  • BV and LR tackle LNG bunkering and ships
    International classification societies Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register are both heavily involved in promoting the adoption of liquid natural gas (LNG) as ship fuel. Bureau Veritas (BV) has published 'Guidance on LNG Bunkering NI 618a', a comprehensive set of guidelines that have the aim of
  • Italy's cargo ports in flux
    It is all change at ports on Italy's northwest coast, with Hapag-Lloyd abandoning La Spezia, and Genoa said to have been toppled from its position as Italy's leading cargo port. Last week, German container line Hapag-Lloyd announced it was concentrating its cargo services at its core Italian ports
  • Panama first gates moved to new locks
    The Panama Canal expansion project has passed another important milestone with the transfer of the first 3,000-tonne steel gates to the new Atlantic side locks complex. Eight of the 16 rolling gates that will be used for the new locks are already in Panama. The remaining eight will arrive in two
  • Costa Concordia gets under way
    The Costa Concordia began its final voyage from the Italian island of Giglio to the port of Genoa shortly before 09.00 local time today. Final preparations for its departure got under way at 06.00. Salvors waited for the arrival of a final ferry from the mainland at 08.30 before disconnecting the
  • Winning Shipping looks to ship Malaysian bauxite
    Singapore and Qingdao-based Winning Shipping is said to be in the market for a Supramax bulker to load bauxite in Malaysia. The request has piqued the interest of brokers and chartering managers as bauxite shipments have been hard to come by after Indonesia imposed export taxes on the
  • Thailand to improve infrastructure
    Thailand's military government is to develop its rail and road infrastructure as it prepares for ASEAN's economic community next year. "The priority will be on rail transport. This is the difficulty we have faced," said Chula Sukmanop, director-general of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy
  • Thailand reveals more about port development
    Thailand's military rulers plan to develop its ports and water transport system with specific rather than sweeping measures, a government official told a Bangkok meeting today. No major new infrastructure is planned but there will be a dedicated coastal terminal at the country's gateway port of Laem
  • Business closed in Taiwan as typhoon hits
    Business across Taiwan is closed today as torrential rain and strong winds are forecast across the island after Typhoon Matmo's expected landfall on its east coast early this morning. Shipping services between Green Island, Orchid Island, and Taitung were suspended from Tuesday for three days.
  • Prosecution shifts focus to Sewol owner's family
    South Korean prosecutors have turned their attention to the family of the fugitive owner of the ferry Sewol after the latter's death was confirmed. Yoo Byung Eun, 73, the owner of Chonghaejin Marine, had been wanted for more than two months as prosecutors sought to question him over his alleged
  • Ezion enters sale and purchase agreement with AusGroup
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, Ezion Holdings Limited (EOL), has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with AusGroup for the disposal of Ezion Offshore Logistics Hub and Teras at an aggregate consideration of SGD55M ($44.3M). EOL's primary business involves the operation of a port
  • HHI develops anti-collision system
    Hyundai HI said today that it has developed an anti-collision system, the Hyundai Intelligent Collision Avoidance Support System (HiCASS) to ensure safe and optimum navigation of vessels. The system searches the optimum sea routes and prevents collisions by automatically detecting potential
  • COSCO shipyards win barge, bulker contracts
    Singapore-listed COSCO Corporation (Singapore) has announced that its shipyards have secured contracts valued at approximately $300M to build one accommodation barge and seven bulk carriers. COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard has won contracts from a European company to build one DP3 accommodation barge
  • Cargo ship goes adrift in South China Sea
    A general cargo ship went adrift in South China Sea yesterday, according to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Rainbow Joy, owned by Ocean Eleven Shipping Corporation, reported sustaining mechanical or operational failure that disabled the ship. Rainbow Joy was drifting in the South
  • East Sunrise orders 10 platforms
    Hong Kong East Sunrise Group disclosed that it had placed new orders for 10 jack-up offshore platforms at shipyards of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC). The new orders will cost a total of CNY10Bn ($1.6Bn), with deliveries scheduled within 18 months from the beginning of the
  • Paraxylene lull weighs on chemical tankers
    A quiet period for paraxylene demand is weighing down on the chemical tanker market in northeast Asia. Freight rates for intra-northeast Asia shipments, based on 3,000-tonne parcels, now stand at around $25/tonne, a 12.28% year-on-year decline, according to chemical tanker brokerage SPI Marine. IHS

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • Military exercises threaten China's air cargo recovery
    The recent recovery in China's air cargo exports could stall this month as flight cancellations and lengthy delays hit airports across China's eastern seaboard where suspected military drills are wreaking havoc on commercial air space that is already in short supply. Hundreds of flights have been canceled since Monday, and state...
  • Stifel: Forwarding growth reined in by overcapacity
    Chronic overcapacity in air and ocean container markets presents a long-term obstacle to profitability of forwarders, which achieve better results when rates are higher, according to Stifel. In a report released today, Stifel said overcapacity in both ocean container and air freight markets will hurt freight forwarders in the long run....
  • Drivers sue US agency over truck driver safety info
    Six members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed a class-action suit in accusing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of unlawfully disseminating reports of driver safety records to potential employers. The FMCSA's Pre-Employment Screening Program compiles records that include a commercial vehicle driver's five-year crash and three-year inspection history. The lawsuit,...
  • Route clear for US Senate vote on short-term highway bill
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate will vote this week on a House bill that would pump $10.9 billion into the dwindling Highway Trust Fund, keeping funding for road and bridge projects flowing to states until next May. At the same time, the Senate will consider four amendments to the...
  • INTTRA to focus on digital strategy under new CEO
    John F. Fay, new CEO of INTTRA.INTTRA has hiredJohn F. Fay as CEO, effective immediately, in line with the e-commerce shipping network's new digital strategy. Fay replaces Ken Bloom, who announced his departure from INTTRA in March 2014. Bloom had been INTTRA's CEO since its founding by six container lines in 2000. Fay most...
  • Imports drive Barcelona's container growth
    The Port of Barcelona handled 886,000 20-foot-equivalent units during the first half of 2014, up 7 percent from the same period last year as imports showed a significant improvement. The port, which is positioning itself as the gateway to southern Europe for goods imported from Asia, handled 214,110 import containers during...
  • Drewry trans-Pacific benchmark loses ground before planned August rate hike
    The Drewry benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped $100 this week to $1,800 per FEU. Full-size chart With another week left before carriers in the trans-Pacific lanes attempt a general rate increase of $600 per 40-foot container, spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast dropped once...
  • ATA urges US Senate to shorten highway bill 'patch' and go long on infrastructure
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Trucking Associations is urging the U.S. Senate to pass a shorter "short-term patch" to the Highway Trust Fund than that approved by the House of Representatives earlier this month and then quickly move to finding a long-term funding solution. The House approved legislation earlier this month...
  • Big ships boost container volume at Kaohsiung port
    Taiwan's largest port, Kaohsiung, boasted its second-highest throughput on record in June as larger vessels called at the port and island trade showed strong growth. Kaohsiung handled 914,000 20-foot-equivalent-unit containers last month, a year-over-year increase of 17 percent, according to the Taiwan International Port Corp., a government body that runs the...
  • Tied in knots
    Virtually everyone with a stake in container shipping is focusing on two main issues these days: the West Coast longshore contract negotiations and what's next now that the P3 mega-alliance is dead. Regarding the first issue, shippers are breathing a sigh of relief because there haven't been any major disruptions at...
  • IMF frets over German banks' toxic container ship loans
    German banks' toxic shipping loans are a matter of concern ahead of the European Central Bank's stress tests, the International Monetary Fund warned. German banks are "generally well positioned," but those with extensive shipping loans "could be a source of further impairments," the IMF said in its latest country report on...
  • Scheduled events could push ILWU talks into August
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union today completed its two-day caucus in San Francisco, and the union will resume contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association on Wednesday. The caucus of democratically elected union members discussed a number of issues, including progress in the contract negotiations with waterfront employers. ILWU spokesman...
  • Drayage sector warns of strike at Port Metro Vancouver
    The union representing about 400 harbor truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver has given Canadian officials until July 30 to enforce government-mandated pay rates for drivers, or face another possible trucker strike at Canada's largest port. "We will reconvene next Wednesday. We expect time frames," said Gavin McGarrigle, director of the...
  • Rising demand has Asia's air cargo sector on a high
    The air freight market out of Asia is taking off, with solid figures reported by terminals, carriers, forwarders and the semiconductor industry, which plays a significant role in driving air cargo growth. Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Ltd. reported record-setting numbers with international cargo volume up 15 percent in the...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • Costamare beats bets
    Costamare reported a drop in second-quarter earnings that was less severe than analysts expected.
  • Concordia's final voyage
    The wreck of the Costa Concordia has begun its last voyage, as salvors tow the cruiseship to Genoa for shipbreaking.
  • Euronav shrinks loss
    Euronav trimmed its losses in the second quarter as it revealed a rising rate spot environment for VLCCs and suezmaxes.
  • MSC sued
    Two Californian companies have sued Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) over a shipment of allegedly rotten fruit.
  • GulfMark estimates dip
    Iberia Capital Partners has slashed its earnings forecasts for GulfMark Offshore as an analyst expressed concerns about the future of the North Sea market.
  • Nigeria eyes tanker move
    Nigeria is inviting domestic owners to form a new national tanker company for crude exports.
  • Nakilat JV nets $110m deals
    Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured contracts worth $110m, it announced today.
  • Samudera bounces back
    Singapore-listed owner Samudera Shipping Line has said it will sell more ships after it returned to profit in the second quarter.
  • Broker merger approved
    The merger of London brokers Braemar Shipping Services and ACM Shipping has been sanctioned by the UK high court of justice.
  • Israel calls pulled
    Two more cruise lines have halted calls in Israel as violence in Gaza continues.
  • NSB under fire
    The UK's RMT union has warned of a "race to the bottom" after Germany's NSB threatened to bring in cheaper crews.
  • BMZ snaps up tanker
    A Turkish company run by prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son has paid a reported $35m for a new products tanker.
  • Stifel sounds MLP support
    Stifel has backed more shipowners to complete MLP spin-offs as it tweaked earnings estimates for some existing companies in the peer group.
  • CSDC backs Yamal orders
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has guaranteed orders for three LNG carriers signed for at DSME by its joint venture with Japan's MOL.
  • Second half hope
    Vard set for an improvement in the back half of 2014 given recent orders, analyst says.
  • Boxship towed
    An Indian boxship is heading back to a repair yard after its engine failed.
  • Trial runs prepared
    India and Bangladesh are to start trial runs for a new coastal service in October.
  • Substitute needed
    Condor Ferries is seeking a replacement vessel after a ro-pax grounded off the UK.
  • Mitsubishi plans terminal
    Mitsubishi Corp says it is entering Australia's diesel market by building a AUD 110m ($104m) gas oil import terminal.
  • RIG files MLP IPO
    Transocean has filed a registration statement for an IPO in the US for shares in its master limited partnership (MLP) Transocean Partners.
  • Bauxite imports surge
    China saw imports of bauxite jump nearly 40% last month, but the figure was still well down on pre-Indonesian ban highs.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • DOT proposes new tank-car standards
    Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., said the proposed rules are "a step in the right direction," but added that regulators and industry officials are not done working "to ensure that crude oil can be transported safely by rail."
  • Railroads reap second-quarter profits
  • Truck tonnage off slightly in June
  • Delta Q2 cargo revenue down 1%
  • Dachser completes acquisition of Korean JV
    "We plan to pursue the targeted expansion of our activities in the Korean market and leverage the close logistical connection to Greater China, the U.S. and Europe for our customers," Dachser Korea's managing director, Roman Muller, said.
  • Port Canaveral pier damaged in accident
    The damage, which is expected to take three months to repair, will not slow cargo operations, but may require ships to be moved to alternative berths, according to port officials. Larger biodiesel tankers that use the pier will require help.
  • Report: Crowley in talks to buy Horizon Puerto Rico operations
  • Service to Iranian ports resuming
  • ATA backs short extension of highway bill
    The Senate bill being debated would provide 10 months of funding, through next May, for the Highway Trust Fund, from various new revenue sources and budgetary maneuvering. The House last week approved a similar measure.
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2014
  • Firms to conduct study of gas turbines for ships
    Aim is to get technology approved for commercial use, says GE Marine.
  • Global bunker broker looking for new hires
    'Glander International Bunkering is looking for experienced bunker trader and broker professionals.'
  • Prices send mixed signals across Europe
    Five vessels waiting to bunker at Gibraltar.
  • Fujairah prices lack direction
    Prices generally firm in South Africa.
  • 'Start date uncertain' for Durban port project
    Plans to quadruple container handling capacity have faced opposition.
  • European port opts for 'cold-ironing'
    Hamburg Port Authority hopes cruise terminal will be supplying shore-side electricity in less than a year.
  • Matson settles fuel surcharge case
    Out of court payment no admission of guilt.
  • New storage terminal for Australia
    Australian venture a response to rising demand for oil product imports.
  • Fuel oil exports fall
    Russian refinery damaged by fire could be back on line next month.
  • Asian prices spiralling down
    Mixed demand seen in Singapore, Hong Kong.
  • Bunkering disrupted at Argentinean ports
    Action by tugboat operators hits bunkering operations.
  • Chinese bunker supplier to extend market reach
    Firm planning to expand distribution network beyond China.
  • Offshore firm places new vessel order
    Vessel designer claims improved diesel fuel efficiency with newbuilding.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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