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October 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-north Europe container freight rates fall 1.1pc to US$697/TEU
  • OOIL posts 5.7pc revenue increase in third quarter to US$1.51 billion
  • More Asia-Europe, transpacific services to be cut over winter
  • SingPost to invest US$142.6 million in e-commerce hub
  • Singapore steps up Ebola protective measures, HK alerts local doctors
  • Pirates attack ship 50 kilometres west of Singapore, steal engine parts
  • Jebel Ali terminal docks its first ship, the 8,500-TEU APL Phoenix
  • Phase 2 of Busan box shop to raise capacity to 2.5 million TEU in 2015
  • UPS to raise rates 4.9pc in US, Canada and Puerto Rico December 29
  • Citi research chief: Urbanisation to bring Asia bright logistics future
  • Air freight volumes expected to grow 4.1pc a year for 5 years: IATA
  • American Airlines Cargo, US Airways Cargo combine under one waybill
  • Lambert-St Louis sees third straight month of increased traffic

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • "K" Line continues to be included in FTSE4Good Global Index
  • BBC Chartering locates North American hub in Houston
  • Expanded Panama Canal won't be able to handle ULCVs
  • SCI interacts with Gujarat trade on coastal & ex-im container movements
  • TSC CREST opens office in Gujarat
  • Corn exports nosedive due to high prices
  • Hyundai India to focus on emerging markets to boost car exports
  • India mulls safeguards against Chinese imports
  • US finally opens up to Indian lychees
  • WTO rules against India restricting import of poultry products from US
  • Adani Port-Mundra wins 11 gold medals, 3 silver at quality forum convention
  • Antwerp port participates in discussion on LNG bunkering standards & procedures
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia offers Garment-On-Hanger innovation
  • Cut in diesel prices seen reducing truck rentals by 3-4 pc
  • India likely to re-start study on FTA feasibility with Russia
  • Mines Ministry cannot reduce export duty on iron ore, says Secy
  • Reduce interest rates for demand push, says Fieo President
  • India Hazmat & Liquid Bulk 2014 on Dec. 4 in Mumbai
  • Busy Sept. for Pakistani project expert
  • Jumbo Shipping completes Ithaca's Stella FPF-1 mooring system
  • Lone Star Transportation merges with Daseke Inc.
  • PPG appoints new member in West Indies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tiaca-ACF - «Klasse statt Masse»
  • Grant secures DR Congo road project
  • NYK retains place in FTSE4Good index
  • City logistics concept wins BVL award
  • DSV spreading its wings in Brazil
  • Whistle blow starts work on 4 m corridor
  • FedEx forecasts record holiday volumes
  • Lan Cargo touching down in Basel
  • Rotterdam records slight increase in throughput
  • Bridge eases rail bottleneck in Chicago
  • Ceva ploughing fortune into vehicle fleet
  • Biman already ending Frankfurt operation
  • RWI/ISL container index decreases slightly

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • Two charged after Port Botany drug swoop
    Two men have been charged with importing chemicals in two states after a joint Australian Federal Police and Customs operation this week. The arrests, in Adelaide and Sydney , came as police investigating serious organised crime seized 50 litres of liquid containing pseudoephedrine from a
  • Fredriksen's Geveral to bid for Flex LNG
    Geveran Trading is planning to launch a takeover bid for Flex LNG after its stake had exceeded 40%. Geveran, a company controlled by the shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, said today it has acquired 12.7M shares in Flex LNG, the LNG shipping group, at a price of NK7.75 each. This follows a 24
  • Dynamic Med ro-ro traffic for Italy
    Italy's ro-ro connections with north Africa and the eastern Mediterranean have flourished in the past decade, according the statistics released this week by the shipowners association Confitarma. Confitarma added that 29 ro-ro cargo vessels totalling 1,169gt had been added to the Italian fleet
  • SK Shipping, KLC and Hyundai LNG Shipping triumph in KOGAS tender
    SK Shipping, Korea Line Corporation, and Hyundai LNG Shipping have emerged victors in Korea Gas Corporation's (KOGAS) six-LNG carrier tender. Each company was awarded two ships KOGAS announced today. SK Shipping, working with Samsung Heavy Industries, will construct two LNG carriers with the KC-1
  • Environmentalists want 10 year Arctic shipping moratorium
    The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called for a 10 year moratorium on Arctic shipping according to a report released on 21 October. The group, n established UK group that works with local NGOs, film, and television to reveal environmental crimes through undercover methods, believes it
  • Seroja bulker arrested
    Conirma Marine (CMSA) has served an arrest warrant on a vessel owned by Singapore-listed charter services provider Seroja Investments. The bulk carrier, detained on 21 October, is owned by a joint venture company Seroja Zhushui 5 Shipping (Seroja Zhushui ). It had entered a memorandum of agreement
  • HHI reorganises itself for greater efficiency
    After reducing 31% of its 262 executives in cost-cutting measures aimed at restoring profitability, Hyundai HI (HHI) has reorganised itself to improve efficiency. The world's biggest shipbuilder has consolidated the sales units of itself and its two subsidiaries, Hyundai Samho HI (HSHI) and Hyundai
  • EMAS Offshore posts $54.7M net profit
    Singapore-listed offshore marine contractor EMAS Offshore, formerly known as EOC, has reported net profit of $54.7M for the financial year ended 31 August 2014 (FY14). The net profit for FY14 was approximately five times increase from the $11.1M achieved in FY13. Revenue rose 9% year on year to
  • MHI-MME licenses propeller production to CZZH
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi HI subsidiary, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME), has said it will license the manufacturing and marketing rights of its marine propellers to a Chinese company. The contract with Changzhou Zhonghai Marine Propeller (CZZH) marks the first
  • Taiwanese carriers likely to do better in 2015
    Taiwanese container carriers Yang Ming, Evergreen and Wan Hai are expected to perform better in 2015 due to the decline of bunker prices, said local securities. Both CITIC Securities and Capital Securities predict that Yang Ming and Evergreen will return to black in 2015 with positive earnings per
  • EMS incorporates new subsidiary
    Singapore-listed marine solutions provider EMS Energy has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, DSX Systems, according to an announcement in the Singapore stock exchange. DSX was incorporated in 21 October 2014 and will be principally engaged in the business of design, engineering,
  • Robbers board tanker off Malaysia
    A product tanker was boarded by pirates off Tanjung Sedili Besar, Malaysia, according to data from International Chamber of Commerce Commercial Crime Services. The pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded the 6,401dwt Yufeng 6 at 03.00 hours local time on 21 October 2014. The vessel was about
  • Ezra wins multiple new contracts worth $70M
    Singapore-listed integrated offshore solutions provider Ezra Holdings has won multiple new awards worth over $70M from its subsea services division, EMAS AMC. The contracts are awarded from a variety of national oil companies, oil majors and contractors in the US Gulf of Mexico and Asia Pacific.
  • Samudera Shipping Line returns in the black
    Singapore-listed Indonesian shipping company Samudera Shipping Line has restored profitability, posting earnings of $5.2M for 3Q14, reversing a $239,000 loss in 3Q13. In a statement, the company said, "During the quarter, the group continued its rationalisation strategy by reducing non-profitable
  • ICBC Leasing inks wind turbine installation deals
    ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, was reported to have inked a deal for container ships and wind turbine installation vessels, as well as a contract of financing of three cruises in October. The company signed a framework agreement with German Bernhard
  • Capesize rises as Brazilian cargoes return
    Capesize freight rates rebounded this week as Brazilian cargoes returned to the market. A lack of iron ore cargoes from Brazil resulted in falling freight rates for the past month, but brokers told IHS Maritime that the sentiment this week is becoming positive. "Besides Vale, we've seen commodity

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2014
  • Denmark to nominate Nordseth for IMO top spot
  • Role of robots in maritime search and rescue explored

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • US NAFTA trade numbers up during month of August
  • U.S. rail freight traffic sees positive weekly total
  • Department of Transportation program targets vets for commercial driver jobs
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel
  • Boeing nets SF Airlines order for freighter conversion work

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • Moore Stephens predicts a 6% hike in ship-operating costs
    Study expects new pressure from wage costs and repair bills to the end of 2015
  • US re-exports Canadian crude from the Gulf coast
    New business for tankers as cargoes head east to Europe and Asia
  • Container lines pin their hopes on November rates hike
    Carriers hope to match 2013 success, pushing for nearly $1,000 per teu on the Asia-Europe trade
  • CMA CGM announces nose-job retrofits for more than 20 post-panamax boxships
    Cosco Shipyard says bulbous bows will cut the vessels' fuel consumption by more than 5%
  • Week on Wall Street | October 24
    DryShips' George Economou continues to command attention
  • Suezmax tankers enter quiet period
    Earnings drop steeply on slowdown in chartering
  • Bocimar's hopes dashed with a $15m third-quarter loss
    Meanwhile parent CMB plans to take over Alexander Saverys liner firm Delphis
  • Capes on the up
    After a bleak period, the capesize sector has displayed some vigour, but brokers say it may not last
  • Rotterdam and Antwerp report solid nine-month container growth
    Northern European hubs benefit from economic recovery and stronger shortsea and boxed fruit shipments
  • Thinking about our industry's big ideas
    It's shipping in the 21st century, but probably not as we know it, at Maria Tsakos Foundation meeting in Athens
  • Fredriksen share purchase triggers Flex LNG takeover bid
    Move suggests that Fredriksen is not stepping back from gas carrier business despite reducing Golar LNG stake
  • Carriers must come clean over sulphur surcharges
    Global Shippers' Forum says too few container lines have unveiled their fee strategy
  • Aqaba dispute rumbles on
    ITF is looking into dispute with APM Terminals over strike claims
  • Ocean Three to control 13% of Asia-North America trades
    CMA CGM, China Shipping and UASC back up FMC low trade share filing with service details
  • DryShips unveils stock offering to fund December debt repayment
    Offering is the latest attempt to fill a remaining funding gap as $700m in senior secured notes comes due

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • KCS pushes Lazaro Cardenas as alternative to congested LA-Long Beach
    KANSAS CITY - Kansas City Southern Railway is talking with ocean carriers and beneficial cargo owners about diverting shipments bound for the U.S. Gulf region away from congestion-wracked Los Angeles-Long Beach to the Port of Lazaro Cardenas in south-central Mexico, a senior KCS executive said today. Speaking at the JOC Inland...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Oct. 24
    Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in November, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Europe Starting Nov. 1, Maersk Line plans to increase rates on its trade from the Far East, excluding Japan, to North Europe and the...
  • Con-way to raise rates to offset driver pay hikes
    The cost of boosting truck driver pay at Con-way Freight will be passed along to shippers starting Oct. 27 in the form of an across-the-board general rate increase, the company said today. Con-way announced it will increase rates by an average of 4.7 percent across all non-contractual business to offset costs...
  • Seattle, Tacoma container volumes a mixed bag
    While the Port of Tacoma reported year-over-year growth in container volumes in September, Seattle suffered another month of double-digit volume decline. Seattle's volumes in September dropped 27.5 percent from Sept. 2013. Tacoma's throughput, however, was 22.1 percent higher year-over-year. See full size chart. Port-provided statistics show Seattle's throughput dropped for the fourth...
  • SCFI container spot rates slide on all major trade lanes
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates from Asia to Europe continued a downward spiral this week, sinking below the $700 per 20-foot container mark to $697 per TEU. In the 12 weeks since Aug. 1, the spot rate has dropped 52 percent or $758 per container. The rates are not just...
  • On time or free
    For Passenger A, air travel is increasingly problematic. Flights are oversold, seats are packed together and flights touch down in a number of cities instead of going nonstop. Bad weather and mechanical issues often translate into missing a connecting flight. Passenger B flies on a private plane. The seats are comfortable,...
  • Eurotunnel's truck, rail traffic grows on stronger UK economy
    Eurotunnel carried 6 percent more trucks and 9 percent more freight trains on its subsea rail tunnel between the U.K. and France in the third quarter compared to a year ago, with volume increases driven by the stronger British economy. The Paris-based company transported 353,469 trucks and 681 rail freight trains...
  • Tampa Bay port to purchase post-Panamax cranes
    The Port of Tampa Bay is hoping the addition of two new post-Panamax cranes will usher in a "new era" for the port's container business. The $24 million crane purchase project was approved this week by the port's board of commissioners. The port has placed central focus on growth in its...
  • Commodities shift around world in dealing with Russia's embargo
    In the days following Russia's ban on food imports from a number of Western countries, news coverage focused on economic damage that farmers and producers would suffer in embargoed regions. Jorge Sanchez, the newly posted U.S. agricultural attaché to Kiev, had a different thought. "I think it's very possible Russia could...
  • CSX to give Pennsylvania shippers better intermodal access
    U.S. intermodal volume is up 5.4 percent year-to-date in 2014, according to the Association of American Railroads. Full-size image Western Pennsylvania intermodal shippers will soon get better access to CSX Transportation's network when the railroad opens a Pittsburgh terminal, allowing it to better compete with its archrival, Norfolk Southern Railway, in the...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • Genesis comes clean
    Genesis Energy has confirmed reports that it purchased a Jones Act product tanker from MidOcean Tanker Company of the US.
  • Horizon Lines books profit
    Horizon Lines managed to generate a profit in the third quarter despite increased competition in markets where a shift in cargo mix battered container rates.
  • Maersk mints extension
    Diana Containerships of Greece has signed off on an extension that will allow the world's largest carrier to utilize one of its panamaxes for another year.
  • Glencore dials DSX
    Diana Shipping of Greece has lined up a 14-month fixture for one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Captain wants 'millions'
    A captain chasing Chevron and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) for gross negligence that resulted in his mental and physical abuse by pirates could ask for a seven-figure compensation, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Skagen cuts stake
    Harald Espedal's Skagen has trimmed its holding in shipowner Hurtigruten.
  • Su questioned in UK court
    Taiwanese shipowner Nobu Su has denied allegations he is personally liable for a $36m freight futures debt being claimed in the London High Court by Greek shipowner Polys L. Haji-Ioannou.
  • OOIL's top line climbs
    Improvements on the Asia Europe trade have boosted OOIL's top line in the third quarter.
  • Bestway on the money
    Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design has posted a big jump in nine-month profit as revenue increased.
  • Economou backs DryShips issue
    George Economou has stumped up $80m to help DryShips raise the funds which will cure its convertible bond headache.
  • Ezra earnings decline
    Singapore's Ezra Holdings has seen its profit slip in the last quarter of the year despite increased revenue.
  • Western's IPO nets $20m
    Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has been approved for a listing in Dhaka as it nears completion of its IPO.
  • KHI raising sights
    Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has adjusted its first half forecast and now expects to post a bigger profit.
  • Trio share Kogas prize
    Three South Korean owners win race for LNG newbuildings at DSME and SHI.
  • Matson cuts surcharge
    US to Hawaii container line Matson Navigation is knocking up to $175 off the cost of shipping a box as fuel bills shrink.
  • Harsh words
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Evercore cuts Safe Bulkers
    A deteriorating view of the dry cargo market has led Evercore Partners to downgrade shipowner Safe Bulkers.
  • YZJ ditches property
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) has sold off its shares in three loss-making property companies as part of its restructuring.
  • Sale turns Siem red
    Oslo-listed reefer owner logs small third quarter loss following exit of Ecuador Star.
  • Avengers assemble...in Chittagong
    Superhero sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron will be watched particularly avidly by the Bangladeshi ship demolition industry.
  • Save your data
    The London P&I Club has urged shipowners to keep voyage data after accidents.
  • Fredriksen set for Flex takeover
    John Fredriksen is set to take over Oslo-listed Flex LNG just a couple of months after selling out of Golar LNG.
  • Inspector dies
    Norwegian customs official suffocated after fall during check on Faroe Islands cargoship.
  • Nauti launching run
    A UK start-up is launching a new passenger ferry service to the Isle of Wight using refurbished wind-farm vessels.
  • DryShips tries again
    Nasdaq-listed DryShips has launched a share offering that could potentially plug the final funding gap for its looming $700m bonds payment deadline.
  • Coupling caused fire
    An engine room fire aboard a bulker in Australia in July was most likely caused by the failure of a fuel oil pipe coupling, a preliminary report has found.
  • Salvage tug arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a South Korean salvage tug, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds.
  • Itochu books LNG trio
    Itochu Corp has confirmed orders for three LNG carrier newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • MSC announces North Atlantic service change
  • Sugar users argue against validity of Commerce duty on Mexico sugar
  • Air cargo executives point to sustainable growth
  • OOCL's volume, revenue up more than 5% in 3Q
  • Businesses groups press Congress to allocate dredging dollars
  • Crawfish industry to receive antidumping money
  • Long Beach extends import container demurrage free time
  • DHL adds Japan to China-Europe intermodal service
  • WiseTech partners with India-based reseller
  • Coal up 12% in September on Great Lakes
  • ASL Aviation to buy Farnair Group
  • Weekly GRI roundup
  • Chicago Flyover to eliminate rail bottleneck dedicated
  • MSG imports from China, Indonesia harm U.S. producer
  • ITC says GOES imports from China, three other countries harmless

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Bad weather forces Russian port closures
    Hurricane-force winds expected to last until Tuesday morning.
  • OW Bunker: Investor speaks of 'breach of trust'
    'We are considering our position,' says shareholder after latest performance downgrade.
  • CMA CGM follows retrofit path
    Work will lead to fuel savings.
  • Fuel oil pipe couple cause of engine room fire
    Coupling failed, evidence suggests.
  • Tanker shortage hampers fuel oil movements
    'Singapore arbitrage is definitely open now but players are struggling to find available VLCCs.'
  • HFO stem sizes drop further in 2013
    Distillate stem sizes, meanwhile, have been going up for three consecutive years.
  • MFMs: 'Any fall in bunker sales will be short-lived'
    But player says some Singapore suppliers might move their barges to Malaysia.
  • US shipping firm reduces bunker surcharge
    Changes to take effect on November 2 onwards.
  • Andatee stocks downgraded to 'sell'
    Analysts described 'multiple weaknesses'.
  • Slow steaming maintaining employment on vessels
    Practice keeps 7% of the current world container fleet capacity in use, says Alphaliner.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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