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November 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Idle box fleet shrinks in November to lowest level since 2008
  • CMA CGM buys Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei
  • LA-LB truck turn times worst ever, but long box dwell time worst of all
  • Hamburg volume up 6.4pc in first 9 months to record high of 7.4 million TEU
  • Oakland makes gains from cargo diverted from congested LA-Long Beach ports
  • Called New Silk Road, China to Spain 6,200 mile long railway line opens
  • ESC warns 'risky' container shipping alliances need strict controls
  • Toll sells non-core, loss-making businesses, expects to make US$85.2 million
  • Terminals face big challenge of sharp rise in box volumes through 2024
  • Poland's PCC Intermodal to invest US$70 million to boost rail capacity
  • Shippers warn that US freight rates in all modes will rise in 2015
  • West Africa is down, but not out from Ebola given its resilient box volumes
  • Panalpina named top air freight for making a child's Christmas in Wales
  • Korea's international air cargo volume rises 4.6pc in October
  • Andhra Pradesh cries out for air cargo facilities to start pharma hub

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • 'India is a market we're heavily invested in': Grant Daly, CEO, Safmarine
  • Arul A. Joseph bestowed 'Jewel of India' award for outstanding achievements in shipping industry
  • Govt decides to indigenously manufacture submarines
  • Coffee exports drop 4 pc this year
  • Japan opening up to Indian mangoes again
  • SAIL's coking coal imports to hit 35 mt by 2025
  • Dhamra Port to invest INR 7K cr. towards expansion
  • 375-mw solar power park to be built by NTPC in UP
  • China to provide latest technology & machinery to Maharashtra
  • India, Nepal ink 10 agreements
  • Random imports of tyres at lower prices hit domestic industry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • VW Caddy picks up prestigious UK award
  • Mullen Group expands trucking and logistics network
  • Baca training day highlights air cargo challenges
  • Tibbett hauling for MGB in Romania
  • Evergreen championing Asia-East Africa trade
  • Charleston links up with Everett
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens purse strings in Czechia
  • Hector Rail and Samskip reinforcing partnership
  • APMT's Maasvlakte II starts 24/7 landside operations
  • Kerry Logistics streamlines business for pet supplier
  • Air France Cargo enhancing ULD repair performance
  • Alphaliner: some relief for carriers

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • StealthGas vessel sale fetches $14.2M
    LPG operator Stealthgas has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for one of its LPG carriers for $14.2M. The NASDAQ-listed company announced on 26 November that the net proceeds from selling the 7,215 cubic-metre capacity, 2001-built Gas Premiership would be approximately $7M after repaying
  • INSIGHT: Passenger ship casualties 2004-2014
    IHS Maritime casualty data records 1944 passenger vessel incidents (over 500gt) in the past 10 years, of which 68 incidents (3.4%) were of sufficient severity to result in the total loss of the vessel. Altogether 4,784 lives have been lost over this time period with significant accidents such as
  • India, Sri Lanka maritime unions target FOC ships
    Seafarers unions in Indian subcontinent ports are lobbying German and Greek owners of vessels they inspected during an 'action week', seeking better pay and shipboard conditions for crews, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) said. The 24-28 November 2014 campaign against 'Flags of
  • Search ends for man overboard off cruise ship
    A search for an elderly man missing overboard from the Sun Princess was called off last night on advice he would not have survived the 35-metre fall captured on the ships CCTV. The Sun Princess was returning to Sydney from a 13 day cruise to New Zealand when the 84-year-old Australian was reported
  • Cleartrade Exchange to provide daily settlement prices to clearing houses
    Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), the Singapore regulated futures exchange, said from today it will make its daily settlement price feed available for partner clearing houses. "This is part of the exchange's continued mission to add stability and transparency to the critical daily settlement process for
  • Seadrill suspends dividends, airs caution
    Seadrill, the London based listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig operations, has suspended quarterly dividends as concerns over the global economy mount. In 3Q14, the group's net profit fell to $190M from $315M in the same period last year, while revenues rose to
  • MH370 search covers more ground
    The underwater search for missing Malaysian passenger aircraft MH370 has now covered more than 7,000 square kilometres yet without trace of any wreckage, according to the latest report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released today. However lead investigator and director of the
  • Italy's navy rescues large number of migrants
    The Italian Navy has confirmed to IHS Maritime that since the beginning of November, 3,188 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. In the seven days between 17 and 23 November, 867 people were rescued. Meanwhile, the Italian Coastguard told IHS Maritime that its two vessels Gregoretti CP920
  • Operators call for swift and fair implementation of new Polar Code
    Ship operators say they hope the newly adopted Polar Code will be implemented consistently and swiftly. Speaking to IHS Maritime, Tim Keane, operations manager for Canada's Fednav (Canarctic division), which owns and operates ice-breaking bulk carriers serving remote northern mines, said: "Flag
  • CMA CGM confirms OPDR acquisition
    France's CMA CGM today confirmed that it had concluded an agreement to buy German short sea shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) for an undisclosed sum. Rumours about the transaction began circulating at the start of the week but Marseilles-based CMA CGM said today
  • 'K' Line vessel rescues crewmen in the Atlantic
    Michigan Highway, a pure car carrier (PCC) vessel operated by a Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) rescued all four crewmen of the yacht Hunter in the Atlantic Ocean on 13 November 2014. Previously, Hunter sent a distress signal to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center
  • Ningbo Port throughput up 12%
    Ningbo Port in China recorded throughput of 16.9M teu as of November 25, exceeding the total teu for the year 2013 and recording a 12% annual growth, the fastest among Chinese ports. According to the port authority, Ningbo Port's dedication to expand container transportation from northern Chinese
  • Malaysia's Barakah posts strong 3Q14 profit
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Barakah Offshore Petroleum (Barakah) posted a profit of MYR28.4M ($8.48M) after tax in 2014, almost triple the previous corresponding quarter's MYR10.6M. The profit was buoyed by higher contributions from its transportation and installation (T&I)
  • Perdana posts 70% profit rise
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Perdana Petroleum (Perdana) posted 3Q14 profits of MYR27M ($8M), up 70% from MYR15.87M in the corresponding period last year. Profit before taxation was registered at MYR27.7M, an improvement of 75.3% from MYR15.8M in 3Q13. Similarly, revenue grew
  • Samsung C&T to build regasification terminal
    Samsung Construction & Trading (Samsung C&T), South Korea's second biggest construction company has been chosen to build an LNG regasification terminal in Malaysia for Petronas Gas, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas. Samsung C&T said through a press statement that the
  • BMT wins Samalaju port development contract
    International design and risk management consultancy company BMT Group has been awarded a contract to provide its design expertise for an advanced bulk-material handling system for the port of Samalaju in East Malaysia. The contract was signed by BMT subsidiaries in the Asia-Pacific region and the
  • China's iron ore inventories keep on rising
    Iron ore inventories at 33 major Chinese ports rose in one week by 0.82M tonnes to 105.91M tonnes as at 24 November, according to the report by Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index. The cash commodity price for 62% Fe at Tianjin port stood at $70/tonne, lower than the $77.8/tonne at the beginning of

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • Minister paddles away from "canoe" comment
  • Canada issues RFP for SAR lifeboats
  • Niigata dual fuel engine gets ClassNK design approval
  • MacGregor equipment picked for Intership newbuilds
  • Rolls-Royce to showcase MTU systems at Workboat show
  • Damen Vlissingen to upgrade Helix's MSV Seawell
  • Vroon christens five newbuilds at Chinese shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • Seattle Port Board approves budget for upcoming year
  • Canadian citizens arrested for trying to sneak meth gear into US
  • Evergreen Line joining carriers in new Asia/East Africa service
  • Olympia Port Commission calls for Citizens Advisory Committee applicants
  • Matson announces plans to raise Guam/Northern Marianas/Hawaii rates

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • StealthGas launches $10m share buyback
    LPG carrier owner says stock is trading way below net asset value
  • Tanzania register finally cuts tie with Philtex
    Ship registration contract terminated two years after row over Iranian vessels that were flagged despite sanctions
  • Hayes ready to hear pirate ransom concerns
    Shipping minister pledges to discuss any problems with Home Office
  • Golar LNG sees spot vessel utilisation rise but is still unsatisfied by profits
    LNG shipping market remains challenging despite positives seen in third quarter
  • VLCC earnings return to $50,000 after a day of record fixtures
    Owners can expect improving prospects on the Middle East to Asia route
  • Capacity of Asia-North Europe trade to grow 6% in 2015, say analysts
    Phase-in of ships over 10,000 teu to drive capacity on key trade
  • BIMCO plans standard ship finance term sheet
    Move could simplify borrowing, insists Frew
  • APMT opens landside operations at Maasvlakte 2
    Rotterdam box terminal launches truck, barge and rail services
  • UK Department for Transport develops national maritime growth strategy
    Hayes pledges government's 'actual commitment to ports and shipping'
  • BW Group gears up for a new era of growth
    Mortensen will boost management as the company prepares to expand
  • Höegh LNG finances hit as newbuilding waits to start Lithuania contract
    FSRU Independence was idle for most of the quarter before it started 10-year contract off Lithuania
  • CMA CGM promises to keep OPDR brand, staff and network
    No price revealed but Farid Salem says OPDR and CMA CGM's existing shortsea operator MacAndrews are complementary
  • Week on Wall Street | November 26
    Speculation over Euronav IPO offers food for thought
  • CMA CGM confirms takeover of OPDR
    Update: Saadé signals that shortsea operator will initially be maintained as a separate brand
  • G6 is worst-hit as ships queue outside Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Hanjin Buddah is the largest of six containerships now at anchor

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • Matson to raise rates on Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia services
    Matson Navigation Co. will raise its rates for its Guam Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia services by $225 for both westbound and eastbound containers, effective Jan. 25, 2015. The increase also applies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia...
  • Port congestion, holiday demand push spot truck rates higher
    The need to get goods to retailers before Black Friday sales, port congestion in Southern California and winter storms in the Northeast are combining to drive up spot truck rates. Spot market dry van truck rates in the U.S. rose in the week that ended Nov. 22 and are more than...
  • Shippers fear port congestion will roll inland, NITL CEO says
    U.S. shippers, especially retailers, are increasingly nervous and frustrated by supply chain delays and higher transport costs linked to West Coast port congestion, and worried about how that congestion will affect the movement of goods to inland distribution points. "There is this well-founded fear that there's a wave of freight still...
  • BNSF restricts empty containers headed to Seattle, Tacoma, citing labor productivity decline
    BNSF Railway is no longer accepting empty containers headed to Seattle and Tacoma marine terminals at railyards in Chicago; St. Paul, Minnesota, Denver and Omaha, citing reduced labor productivity at the Pacific Northwest Ports. The Class I railroad reinstated its ban on empty containers heading to the two ports at Logistics...
  • ILWU, PMA meeting independently but ready for face-to-face talks
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association are meeting independently today to consider various issues that have been raised in contract negotiations, although they remain ready to reconvene face-to-face talks in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday if necessary. The last direct contract negotiations between the two parties were...
  • NITL to shippers: 'Be prepared'
    Shippers at the National Industrial Transportation League's annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last week were lucky to get there. An early blast of winter disrupted air travel as the conference began, dumping seven feet of snow on Buffalo, New York. The storm was an unwelcome reminder of last winter's polar...
  • Mexican export growth bodes well for cross-border trade with US
    U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking and rail volume is poised to increase after Mexican factory export production in October hit a five-year high. Mexican factory exports rose nearly 5.4 percent in October from September in seasonally adjusted terms, Mexico's statistics agency today reported, according to Reuters. The growth, which reversed a contraction of...
  • Hapag-Lloyd reimposes low-water surcharges at Montreal
    Saying water levels have fallen in the St. Lawrence River, preventing its ships from being fully loaded, Hapag-Lloyd will reimpose low-water surcharges on its inbound Montreal services as of Dec. 9. "The St. Lawrence River water levels have decreased considerably, with latest forecast still predict falling water levels and not showing...
  • IMO mandatory container weighing rule to take effect in 2016
    The International Maritime Organization last week agreed to an amended rule requiring container weights to be verified before boxes are loaded, cementing the rule's implementation in July 2016. Under the revised rule, the weight of the container must be verified either by weighting the unit or weighing all the cargo it...
  • Asia-Europe balance achievable next year with blanked sailings, SeaIntel says
    With Asia to Europe trade showing growth that far exceeds the region's GDP growth this year, and forecasts calling for another strong year in 2015, container lines may be able to achieve supply-demand balance despite a deluge of mega-ships expected to hit the market during the year. They would do...
  • India railroad will now assess 'port congestion' surcharges
    Indian shippers, already facing a wave of surcharges tied to landside congestion at major ports, received another blow this week when the federal government issued a decree allowing Indian Railways to charge a "port congestion surcharge" for cargo moving to inland distribution points. "Sanction of the central government has been accorded...
  • CMA CGM to acquire German short-sea carrier OPDR
    CMA CGM on Wednesday announced the acquisition of German short-sea shipping line OPDR in the latest move by the French carrier to boost its share of the fast growing intra-European container shipping market. OPDR, which is owned by the Berhhard Schulte Group, operates a door-to-door logistics chain linking northern Europe, including Scandinavia,...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • Cape rates crash
    The dry-bulk market was reeling Wednesday in response to a sharp decline in rates for capesize bulkers trading in the spot market.
  • Let the good times roll
    Rates for tankers trading in the spot market are on the rise and many forecasters are growing increasingly optimistic about the future but some fear 2015 will be another challenging year for the segment
  • DCIX takes flight
    Shares of Diana Containerships gained traction in midday trading Wednesday after the owner line up time charter extensions for a pair of its panamaxes.
  • Neste axes 203 jobs
    Finland's Neste Oil is to shed 203 jobs by the end of 2016.
  • StealthGas sells and fixes
    Greece's StealthGas has secured charter contracts for nine vessels and has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for one LPG carrier.
  • Golar LNG unsatisfied
    Golar LNG was unhappy with its third quarter financial performance despite an improvement in its operating numbers.
  • StealthGas buys back $10m
    Greek LPG carrier owner StealthGas has revealed a $10m share buyback programme.
  • Latvian loses less
    Riga-based tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has cut its nine-month deficit in spite of "disappointing" markets.
  • Teekay stand-off over
    The Australian crew of the Teekay-operated tanker Tandara Spirit have ended their sit-in protest against the likely loss of their jobs.
  • Zim denies suspension
    Israel's Zim has denied it has suspended operations in the US ports of Long Beach and Oakland.
  • LNG cull coming?
    Weak LNG spot rates and a heavy delivery schedule could push some shipowners out of business over the next two years.
  • Fredriksen back for bonds
    John Fredriksen has laid down an extra $25m to boost his holding in Golden Ocean's convertible bond.
  • MBC slumps in third
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has fallen to a loss in the third quarter as costs rose.
  • K Line to the rescue
    Four people aboard a yacht have been rescued by a car carrier owned by Japan's K Line.
  • Hoegh LNG misses Q3 mark
    Hoegh LNG slipped deeper into the red in the third quarter as its results disappointed the market.
  • Shin Yang profit chopped
    Shin Yang Shipping of Malaysia has barely remained in the black during the first quarter as its profit slipped on smaller revenue.
  • GE not finished yet?
    India's Great Eastern Shipping (GE) could yet add more bulkers to its fleet depending on market performance, its chief financial officer has said.
  • Small progress for Nordic
    Nordic Shipholding has marginally trimmed its third quarter deficit but still remained in the red as daily rates fell short of expectations.
  • Swire Shipping to sign
    Swire Shipping is to sign a new deal to provide international services to Tasmania, the Australian state's government has said.
  • Saade adds OPDR
    French giant CMA CGM has confirmed its takeover of German line OPDR after rumours grew of an imminent deal this week.
  • Vinalines raising $15m
    An auction of Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines' stake in a domestic bank could raise about $15m.
  • Matson hikes rates
    US container line Matson is slapping $225 per teu on to the price of its Hawaiian and Guam services.
  • Aurora rides rates wave
    Aurora LPG has reported a strong third quarter performance as it continues to take advantage of strong LPG rates.
  • PACD gets thumbs up
    Pacific Drilling (PACD) shareholders have approved a buyback program of up to 8m shares at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
  • Oceaneering fixes Pride
    Oceaneering International has fixed a subsea support vessel from Norwegian-US joint venture Island Offshore.
  • HMLP makes good start
    Hoegh LNG Partners has made a positive start to its life as a US listed company with an 18% increase in net profit.
  • Africa links expanded
    Evergreen is set to double frequency of sailings between Asia and East Africa to offer a more comprehensive service on the trade.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • Newsflash: Congestion charge confusion
  • India seeking private investment to fund port connectivity to rail network
  • U.S. steel imports spike in October
  • Commerce sets countervailing duties for Chinese tire imports
  • Europe looks into Austrian rail money
  • CMA CGM acquiring short sea carrier OPDR
  • Long Beach to store empties for $5 per day
  • Matson announces freight rate increases for Hawaii and Guam
  • Canada Post sees profit, USPS turns in loss Ieri 26 novembre 2014, 8.15.26
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
  • WTI falls as US crude stockpiles rise
    Stockpiles rose 1.95 million barrels to 383 million in last week.
  • EU states failing to adapt sulphur regulations threatened with legal action
    Very few states met June deadline for translating EU sulphur directive into national laws.
  • Mixed messages on ECA enforcement
    Panel suggests authorities will scare operators into compliance with hefty fines, but doubts persist about jurisdiction and size of fines in Europe.
  • Newly created firm takes over OW Tanker
    Takeover is part of the process of securing assets for the estate.
  • LR introduces standards for assessing readiness for LNG
    Standards describe different levels of readiness to use gas as marine fuel.
  • OW's unsecured creditors could benefit as receivers strike deal
    Agreement covers procedure for determining which assets are not covered by banks' security.
  • Vanguard leaves creditors $36 million out-of-pocket
    Singapore court hearing establishes creditor list.
  • MGO sales climbing ahead of new ECA rules
    Demand for LSFO falling.
  • UK to look into ECA fuel subsidies
    Minister says he will explore all avenues.
  • OOCL announces Asia-Europe low sulphur surcharge
    Cost per TEU to be reviewed monthly.
  • OPEC 'unlikely' to cut production
    Singapore bunker market sees prices for 380 cSt product drop by $7 pmt.
  • LNG-powered ferry for Australian route
    Vessel to incorporate novel fuelling system.
  • Backing LNG is a 'commercial risk'
    Predictions of 1,000 ships using LNG by 2020 are looking 'optimistic'.
  • Singapore: Claims against OW rise
    Claims lodged in Singapore courts nearly $40 million.
  • Icelandic firm says ECA compliance is its 'duty'
    Estimates fuel costs to increase by $8.5 million per annum.
  • Skuld: Review of fuel switch-over process 'critical'
    Issues guidance for prevention of loss of propulsion.
  • Report: Slower growth expected in marine fuels sector
    Slowdown 'not entirely temporary', suggests IMF and World Bank report.
  • Bunker-saving trio joins Singapore fleet
    Ferry newbuildings have entered service.
  • Endofa in move to lift earnings
    West African joint-venture 'opened many doors', says spokesman.
  • UniMarine expands operations to Greece
    New office is based in Piraeus, it says.
  • Update: Hong Kong arm of OW Bunker winds up
    Company has appointed receivers.

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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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