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November 26, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM net profit up 187pc on one-off gains as EBIT slips 9pc
  • More lines re-apply WC congestion fee, PMA fumes, ILWU dawdles
  • Belgian transport Monday strikes bring Antwerp, Zeebrugge to a halt
  • Maersk Line hangs on to top spot for schedule reliability
  • US Commerce Department wants anti-dumping duties on Shenzhen boxes
  • Emirates Line restructures its East Africa-Asia Service into two loops
  • Paradox: Socal chassis in short supply, but the so is the number of users
  • Menlo to expand in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand after growth in 2014
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index up 0.5pc in October, bodes well for fourth quarter
  • Korean university sets goal to design and develop its own 25,000-TEUer
  • BNSF to spend US$6 billion on tracks, engines on Northern Corridor
  • Hi-tech logistics start-ups show established players how it's done
  • Alaska Airlines and US Marines team up to deliver Xmas toys across Alaska
  • SF Express aims to establish European delivery network 'sooner or later'
  • ANA seeks anti-trust immunity for transpac cargo joint venture with UAL

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • BCHAA takes lead in clearing misconceptions of World Bank survey
  • CMA CGM reports record-high volume & strong growth in net income in Q3
  • Drop in bunker prices may not affect vessel speed
  • T. S. Lines vessel makes maiden Pipavav port call as part of CIX service
  • FACT to set up CFS with Apeda's help
  • GMR-led consortium emerges lowest bidder for two phases of eastern dedicated rail corridor
  • Road Transport Ministry to allow easier exit for developers
  • GST Bill likely to get passed in winter session of Parliament, says govt
  • INR erases early loss, remains better against dollar
  • USIIC holds dinner reception for South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

International Transport Journalweb site
  • DPD augmenting capacity
  • MCT welcomes latest straddle carrier technology
  • Green light for DFC electrification project
  • First 10,000 t of cargo to Zhengzhou
  • Menlo's Genk facility maximising location potential
  • Tanzania invests in Mwanza expansion
  • Plethora of new railcars for UWC
  • Official inauguration of freight terminal at Basel airport
  • US senators sign letter for WRRDA funding
  • Lan Cargo redesigning management team
  • BNSF spending record sum in 2015
  • Making the most of anytime/anywhere shopping behaviour
  • RWI/ISL: world trade growing again

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • NSB launches China ship management arm
    German container ship manager Reederei NSB has established a presence in China in a bid to evolve into an international third party vessel manager. The new group affiliate Asia Marine was launched in Shanghai's Pudong district in a ceremony with 120 business partners and industry representatives
  • Indian Ocean security challenges still pose a threat
    East Africa's new regional security force lacks the maritime capability to take on pirates and other seaborne criminals, Seychelles' foreign minister has revealed. Jean Paul Adam, speaking exclusively to IHS Maritime, warned that continuing instability on land in Somalia may prompt the return of
  • Frontline 2012 focuses on building tanker portfolio
    Frontline 2012, part of John Fredriksen's maritime business empire, recorded a net profit of $59M in the third quarter of 2014, more than double than the same period last year. Quarterly revenue increased to $55.4M from $28.7M in 3Q13. In the first nine months of this year Frontline 2012 recorded
  • PwC appointed as OW Bunker receiver
    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed by a group of lenders as the receiver for the pledged assets of the bankrupt OW Bunker group. ING Bank (ING), the security agent for the group of lenders has appointed three PwC personnel from its London office, as well as two staff based in
  • Chinese October thermal coal imports hit three year low
    Chinese thermal coal imports dropped to a 36-month low of 12.5M tons in October, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo have reported. Citing Chinese statistics, analysts said Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland said the figures "indicate a 17% decline year-over-year and a 12% fall from
  • Clarksons and Platou boards agree £281M acquisition
    London-based shipping services group Clarkson has agreed to acquire Norwegian shipbroker and investment bank RS Platou for £281.2M ($441M), Clarkson said in a statement. "Completion, which would be conditional on, amongst other things, Shareholder approval, regulatory approval and the readmission
  • Antwerp port strike ends
    Ships started leaving the Port of Antwerp at 20.00 last night following the end of a 24-hour strike by workers. A spokesperson told IHS Maritime this morning that every ship waiting to leave the port has now left, and that vessels are now also entering. The port is working to clear the backlog,
  • EU extends its counter-piracy mission
    Operation Atalanta, the European Union's counter-piracy mission off Somalia, has been extended until 12 December 2016. Total cost for the two-year deployment is estimated at €14.7M ($18.3M). Atalanta was initiated in December 2008 to protect World Food Programme vessels delivering aid to
  • Australia bans another ship from its ports
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has barred Indonesian flagged box ship Territory Trader from its ports for three months, labeling the vessel a 'repeat offender'. It follows on the heels of Vega Auriga banned for three months last August before sailing to New Zealand where it was
  • Tianjin Port to provide shore power
    Tianjin Port in North China announced today that the shore power supply project at Pacific Terminal has completed and will be launched by the end of 2014. This project, co-constructed by Tianjin Binhai Power Supply Company and Tianjin Port, is to transform the 10kV, 50Hz input utility power to
  • UMW 3Q14 profit up 39% y/y
    Malaysia-listed UMW Oil and Gas Corporation turned in a 3Q14 profit of MYR75.8M ($22.62M), a 39% year-on-year increase from MYR54.5M, on increased contributions from its drilling services segment and higher investment income. The offshore drilling and oilfield services company recorded a 23.9% y/y
  • Uncertainty over HHI restructuring lingers
    Although Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and its subsidiaries have been selling stakes in other companies to boost cash flow, there is still uncertainty over its financial status, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "Last week, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Pirates thwarted by Indonesian Navy
    Pirates were thwarted by the Indonesian Navy off Riau Island, Indonesia. Bulk carrier New Emerald was underway in the Philip Channel at Lat. 01 03.14N., Long. 103 37.86E. during 07.00 hours local time on 21 November, according to AISLive vessel tracking. An alert was sent to Information Fusion
  • Tanker explodes in Andaman Sea
    A Thailand-flagged product tanker suffered an explosion in its engine room in the Andaman Sea, while en route from Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, to Yangon, Myanmar. The explosion occurred on the 1995-built, 4,999dwt vessel Chao Anoma on Saturday, which caused serious injuries to three crew members.

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • Huge drydock welcomes its first ship
  • Bollinger delivers FRC named for Normandy hero
  • Norwegian adds ship to Oceania fleet
  • France puts warship delivery to Russia on indefinite hold
  • Singapore operator takes delivery of Flex Ferry trio
  • Liberty Maritime bulker rescues Syrian refugees
  • DNV GL offers help on fuel switching challenges
  • Defense Minister "wouldn't trust ASC to build a canoe"
  • CBP in new OCS Jones Act crackdown

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Belgiun port worker strike
  • International Maritime Organization presents exceptional bravery award
  • BTS making improvements to transport statistics database
  • US works deal with Mexico for expanded air service
  • BNSF breaking records with 2015 capital expenditures

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • Aronnax: LNG fuel is older and more widespread than you think
    FREE CONTENT: a 'new' fuel is finally getting its day
  • Boxships of 24,000 teu are feasible, says DNV GL
    But the class society says infrastructure constraints may hinder further growth
  • Aurora LPG rakes in $22m as daily earnings top $100,000
    Robust freight market spurs Oslo VLGC owner to pay dividend
  • Diana returns to profit thanks to containership affiliate
    Bulker owner posts operating loss but is bolstered from investment in boxships
  • Frontline 2012 is bullish about crude tankers
    Third quarter highlights Fredriksen-led firm's new tonnage as crude figures improve
  • Frontline slides to loss as it writes down fleet value by $41.5m
    Company reports positives in earnings during the quarter
  • Maersk Tankers keeps quiet on buying buzz
    Despite opting to avoid comment, Maersk boss says he will continuously update product tanker fleet
  • CMA CGM enhances its Asia-east Africa loop
    French carrier replaces single service with ASEA Kenya and ASEA Tanzania
  • Pirate payments unclear after UK terror ransom ban
    Unintended consequences possible, security specialists warn
  • Mediterranean aframax earnings fall shy of $100,000 per day
    So near and yet so far - vessels just miss out on six-figure day rates
  • Long Beach plans opening of vacant pier to ease congestion
    US port to use Pier S as temporary depot to handle empty boxes
  • Pacific Northwest ports urge Obama to resolve west coast contract row
    Seattle and Tacoma bosses call on the president to send federal mediators
  • Indonesian coal exports rise despite rule changes
    Trade defies fears over permit system that aims to protect power plants' coal supply
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Supply/demand indicators for container shipping
  • Clarksons to pay $440m to seal Platou deal
    Deal expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2015

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • Carriers proceeding with massive trans-Pacific eastbound rate hike
    Carriers are proceeding with the largest single trans-Pacific eastbound rate increase in years but have only postponed making a formal announcement. JOC.com reported yesterday that a $1,000 per 40-foot container general rate increase was postponed until after carriers implemented $1,000 congestion surcharges. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement agreed to adopt...
  • APM Terminals plans expansion in Turkey as container volumes grow
    APM Terminals is eyeing expansion in Turkey to take advantage of container volume growth at the nation's Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. The company is targeting areas like Istanbul and Turkey's Mediterranean Coast, looking for port opportunities or government concessions to further its reach in the country, Mogans Wolf Larsen, managing...
  • Idle container fleet shrinks as port congestion keeps box ships busy
    The idle container ship fleet has fallen to its lowest level since the global financial crisis erupted in late 2008 , thanks to carrier reluctance to pull more sailings during the slack winter season and port congestion on the U.S. West Coast and in Manila that is keeping vessels in...
  • Houston contracts for design of Bayport intermodal rail line
    The Port of Houston Authority has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. to design the first phase of a new rail line to the port's Bayport terminal. The design of the $13.8 million project is scheduled to be completed in mid-2015, with construction starting later in the year. The project is the...
  • Stronger economy boosts cross-border US trade with Canada, Mexico
    The value of U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada increased by $7.8 billion in September, exceeding $100 billion for the seventh straight month as manufacturing activity and freight shipping in all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners expanded. U.S.-NAFTA freight flows totaled $102.2 billion in September, as the value of...
  • Hamburg container growth outpaces Antwerp, Rotterdam
    Hamburg increased container traffic by 6.4 percent in the first three quarters, closing the gap with Rotterdam, the European market leader, and stretching its lead over third-ranked Antwerp. Germany's largest port handled 7.4 million 20-foot equivalent units in the nine months through September to increase its share of the north European...
  • Clarksons buying rival Platou for $440 million
    Clarksons, the world's largest shipbroker, is paying £281.2 million [US $440 million] for its Oslo-based rival RS Platou, in a record deal likely to accelerate consolidation in the sector. The London-based firm said it has secured support from 75 percent of Platou's shareholders for the takeover. The deal will create a...
  • Potential Chicago drayage shortage awaits LA-LB shippers
    Shippers face another round of potential woes even after their stalled containers move from congested Los Angeles-Long Beach via intermodal rail to Chicago. The surge of intermodal volume from Southern California to Chicago ahead of the holiday shopping season could be too much for Windy City drayage drivers, and some shippers...
  • ITF accuses Panama Canal Authority of labor violations
    The International Transport Workers' Federation today accused the Panama Canal Authority of breaking the country's commitment to global labor principles by trying to shutter a tugboat captains' union, the latest flare-up between labor and the major waterway operator. The canal authority is trying to shut down the ITF-affiliated Panamanian Tugboat Captains'...
  • UPS sees global opportunity for shippers in US-Mexico aviation deal
    A tentative U.S.-Mexico aviation pact would expand air cargo services linking the North American trading partners, but the biggest benefits may go to global shippers. The agreement, scheduled to take effect in 2016, is likely to increase Mexico's role in supply chains, potentially linking suppliers, vendors and customers throughout the Americas. Although...
  • Australia's Toll in $85 million asset sale to exit loss-making units
    HONG KONG - Toll Holdings will offload assets and business units this financial year raising $85 million as Australia's largest logistics provider tries to improve revenue after a rough first quarter. The supply chain services provider said today that it had entered agreements to sell its Toll Global Express Asia business...
  • China online shopping growth keeps courier playing catch-up
    HONG KONG - The rapid expansion of China's largest courier SF Express both internationally and across domestic cities over the past two years has been stunning, yet the growth of e-commerce in its home market is always one step ahead. George Li Dongqi, SF Express vice president, told the Asian Logistics...
  • US port funding goal in jeopardy just seven months after being set
    WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. port industry's celebration earlier this year for pressuring Congress to pass legislation aimed at boosting federal funding on a set schedule for the next decade may be short-lived. Water resources legislation passed this year created a game plan in which more of the revenue from harbor...
  • Ebola not affecting West Africa container growth
    West Africa trade still points to a region with growth potential, despite a nearly 30 percent drop in exports caused by the Ebola outbreak, according to Drewry and carrier executives. The economies of western African countries stricken with Ebola are faltering after dealing with the epidemic for nearly 11 months. But...
  • US trailer orders hit an all-time high in October
    Trailer orders in the U.S. hit an all-time high in October, exceeding the earlier mark by nearly 9 percent, FTR Associates says. Trailer orders totaled 46,267 in October, a new report from FTR shows, the highest monthly order volume ever reported. Production capacity at trailer manufacturers is expected to tighten in...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • FRO's deafening silence
    It appears that Frontline has launched a campaign to shore up its balance sheet but management has been tight-lipped about how the owner intends to cure its financial maladies.
  • Blaustein mourned
    Former colleagues are mourning the death of Henry Blaustein, a former executive with companies including OMI Corp, ZIM and Zodiac Maritime.
  • Silver lining for Aegean
    The collapse of Aegean Marine Petroleum's largest competitor and other changes in the world of marine fuel could usher in an unprecedented era of prosperity for the company in the coming months, a leading equity analyst told investors Tuesday.
  • NCL acquires cruiseship
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has acquired a cruiseship from an affiliate of Carnival Corp.
  • Clarksons sights further growth
    Clarksons' purchase of RS Platou is not the end of the expansion story at the world's leading shipbroker, its chief executive says.
  • Ship banned for two years
    A cargoship has been barred from Paris MoU countries for two years after it left a port in Rhodes without complying with port state control conditions.
  • Zakher banking $420m
    UAE owner Zakher Marine International has clinched a $420m loan to finance an 18-ship newbuilding spree.
  • Takeover one step closer
    Bondholders have approved a call option to buy back a NOK 500m ($46m) bond issue if the takeover of Hurtigruten finally succeeds.
  • SFL ups dividend
    Ship Finance International has boosted its dividend after recording an improved third quarter performance.
  • DCIX boosts DSX
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping (DSX) has beaten analysts' expectations by posting a profit in the third quarter, propelled by a gain from its investment in Diana Containerships (DCIX).
  • SAL enters wind sector
    K Line-controlled SAL Heavy Lift has been contracted for pile installation work in the Baltic Sea for the Wikinger wind farm.
  • Discount for Eimskip
    Icelandic line Eimskip has again knocked down the price of a delayed boxship newbuilding as it announced its best quarterly profit since 2009.
  • Double for Zhong Chuan
    Zhong Chuan Heavy Industry Shipbuilding of Zhoushan has won a new order for two multipurpose cargoships.
  • Topaz on the rise
    Fleet expansion plans have borne fruit for Topaz Energy and Marine as net earnings for the third quarter went up by almost one fifth.
  • Masters exposed
    Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) has warned that merchant ships could be forced to rescue more and more migrants in the Mediterranean due to European budget cuts.
  • Eimskip hikes charges
    Icelandic container line Eimskip is trying to recover the likely costs of new emissions regulations with a surcharge of $62 per teu.
  • Into Africa
    French line CMA CGM is improving its links between Asia and Africa with two new services to Kenya and Tanzania.
  • Frontline loses more
    A vessel impairment loss has seen John Fredriksen's Frontline rack up a bigger deficit in the third quarter.
  • Fredriksen orders and axes
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has confirmed its first crude tanker newbuilding order and cancelled some of the vessels it had placed at STX Dalian.
  • Share sale planned
    UK shipbroker Clarksons is lining up a share sale to help pay for its RS Platou takeover.
  • Clarksons seals the deal
    UK shipbroker Clarksons is paying £281.2m ($441m) to take over RS Platou, it revealed on Tuesday.
  • Reach enjoys strong Q3
    Reach Subsea has seen its third quarter profit more than double on the back of revenues that have almost tripled compared to a year ago.
  • PwC chases OW debtors
    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as receiver for receivables pledged by OW Bunker Group to a syndicate of lenders.
  • Lauritzen heads to Geneva
    J Lauritzen is set to open a new dry cargo office in Geneva at the beginning of next year, the Danish shipowner has confirmed.
  • Strong traffic at Tacoma
    Tacoma has reported a year-on-year increase of 17.5% in container volumes for October, its eighth consecutive month of growth.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • After ILWU labor contract is reached, West Coast terminals will face challenges
  • CEVA moves toward eAWB target
  • FAA looks to new policies after Chicago fire
  • Executive moves
  • Senators urge colleagues to meet WRRDA funding cap for harbor dredging
  • European shippers oppose congestion surcharges
  • Commerce finds dumping of Chinese-made containers
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
  • BC Ferries to build three dual-fuel vessels
    Move is latest effort to save on fuel costs.
  • DNV GL releases ECA-compliance guidelines
    Publication available for download on class society's website.
  • OW Bunker's Singapore entity to meet creditors Dec 4
    Liquidator reviewing company's affairs.
  • ECA non-compliance fines could rise to $38,000 per day
    Sources say substantial increase is being considered by the EPA.
  • Aegean's Middle East storage unit 'fully operational'
    First customers expected early next year.
  • China importing less fuel oil
    China's fuel oil imports fell 27% in the first ten months of the year.
  • Aegean puts figure on OW exposure
    Latest earnings call starts with company statement on OW bankruptcy.
  • IMO committees seek cooperation on fuel quality issues
    Both safety and environmental committees have a stake in managing bunker quality.
  • Disputed stem could led to fresh court action
    Players still contesting details of 2011 bunker stem.
  • PWC talks tough on OW debt
    Legal agreement puts banks first in line for OW assets.
  • Singapore shares ideas with IMO on managing bunker quality
    Suggests schemes similar to MPA's but also provides ideas for states with limited resources, IMO delegation tells Bunkerworld.
  • OW stocks in Los Angeles to be auctioned next week
    US bankruptcy court has approved the sale.
  • Consultant: Oil prices have passed peak
    Prices will remain below $100 a barrel.
  • Canadian marketing board buys 'eco' vessels
    Newbuildings designed to cut fuel-consumption and sulphur emissions.
  • Quaterly loss swells for Israeli boxshipping giant
    But lower bunker costs helped reduce losses during the first nine months.
  • ECSA raises concerns over ship CO2 monitoring scheme
    Wants inclusion of cargo-related information postponed.
  • Lukoil-Bunker sends tankers for maintenance
    Upon completion of the annual shipping season.
  • Skangass extends small-scale LNG supply network
    As demand grows.
  • Brightoil in dispute over newbuildings
    Payment terms revised for the Brightoil 639 and Brightoil 666.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
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