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March 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Contract talks near as transpacific spot rates fall after brief rally
  • Hong Kong Shipowners calls for damaged ships to have places of refuge
  • Vancouver port truckers end strike after settling with government
  • NYK Line goes live with first essDOCS e-bill of lading after much testing
  • Houston reopens slowly as US Coast Guard contains 'significant' oil spill
  • Two expressways linking Jiangsu and Shandong provinces pass muster
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe port opens new rail link, the Ipswich Chord
  • APL Logistics VASCOR buys rail cars for 3 trains to carry 300 Indian cars
  • Port of Guangzhou demonstrates ocean-going heavy-lift ro-ro service
  • Three new 10,000-tonne berths open for service in Zhangjiagang port
  • China Postal Airlines starts next-day Kunming-Nanjing delivery service
  • London Stansted free from cargo price controls after deregulation
  • Air cargo migration to ocean freight hurts air freight carriers
  • EVA takes gold for air cargo, Air Canada, Korean Air also winners

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • BHP 2014 & Bulk Trans 2014 generating tremendous response
  • DNV GL service reduces impact of variations in ship construction
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups operating result & volume in 2013
  • Suez Canal going strong
  • Indian fruit, vegetables face EU ban
  • KPT again shortlisted as 'Port of the Year' for seafarers' welfare
  • Govt keen on improving road connectivity with neighbours
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Meat exports can grow by 5 pc on higher demand: Food Secy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK: new railway line enhances Felixstowe's advantage
  • New members for oneworld
  • ANA places large widebody order with Boeing
  • Director of communications for SNCF Geodis
  • Lower ebit but higher volumes for Germany's HHLA
  • IRU-UNGC launches global anti-corruption initiative
  • Japan and Germany's second biggest cargo airports team up
  • FPS Australia opens new office in NSW
  • Optimism in the air for railway industry
  • CSCL yearly results swing from profit to loss
  • New IBC packaging concept for food industry
  • 50th anniversary for industry veteran
  • Wabash National and Mezz Trailer cooperate
  • Turkish Airlines targeting southwest and northeast France
  • Zim sails further into the red
  • VHRh's managing directorate in new hands

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Keeping Canadian oil sands moving
  • Foss promotes Michael Minnig to Director of Engineering
  • Rowan newbuild first with ABS ISQM notation
  • MHI books second order for 83,000 cu. m LPG carrier
  • March 27, 2014 STX France inks LOI with MSC Cruises
  • Nordic American Offshore appoints CEO
  • Detyens awarded $8.5 million Navy contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • New agreement marks end to Vancouver, BC trucking strike
  • DOT report finds weather slows trade between NAFTA partners
  • Cape Disappointment CG station nets pair of new response boats
  • Port of Seattle hosts maritime community summit
  • Rail freight traffic count posts increases during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • MOL Comfort split due to shipbuilder negligence and defects, MOL claims
    Mitsui OSK Lines seeks damages of at least $132m from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • BNP sells out of Torm
    Bank drops $119m of debt in secondary market
  • China Cosco posts $1.1bn in underlying losses for 2013
    Asset sales release company from delisting watch
  • Retail investors favour containers as an alternative investment
    Forget fine wine and classic cars - this year up to 5% of players could buy boxes
  • US Gulf refineries receive more oil to export
    Cushing crude stocks fall 32% as tankers keep shipping products to foreign buyers
  • Zim hopes to finalise financial restructuring within three months
    Once revamped, the carrier plans to join a global container alliance
  • Tanker earnings steady despite Houston Ship Channel closure
    Free to read: Lloyd's List tracks movement through US export conduit after oil spill bottleneck
  • How to start a shipping bank and sell money in a turbulent market
    Maritime and Merchant Bank managing director presents a step-by-step guide
  • Seaspan announces a fresh round of fundraising in New York
    Shipowner will use the proceeds for 'general corporate purposes'
  • Scorpio Bulkers agrees five resale deals at South Korean yards
    Deals worth $306m include four capesizes at Daehan and one at Sungdong
  • Five ships search for lost Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
    Four of the vessels combing the seas 2,500km southwest of Perth are Chinese
  • Weaker yen boosts Imabari Shipbuilding
    Lower prices improve the competitive edge for Japan's largest yard
  • India court frees 33 Seaman Guard Ohio crew on bail
    However two, including master, still held over illegal weapons and ammunition claims
  • Zim 2013 net losses deepen to $530m
    Box line's volumes rise by 5%, but revenues fall by 7%
  • Japan Inc launches Mijac to compete against China and South Korea rival yards
    Five yards form a research and development venture backed by ClassNK, NYK and others

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Hambantota to be cable maintenance hub
    A cable maintenance ship base is to be set up in Hambantota port in southern Sri Lanka under the South East Asia and Indian Ocean Cable Maintenance Agreement (SEAIOCMA), an international consortium for maintaining undersea cables
  • Stalwart sets IPO target range
    Stalwart Tankers plans to sell 12.5M shares at $11-$13/share and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'STST'
  • Scorpio Bulkers tops off Capesize orders
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has booked five more Capesize newbuilds and chartered-in an additional seven vessels
  • Shippers protest at neglect of Naples
    Shippers and logistics providers using the port of Naples have criticised the Italian government for a lack of urgency in tackling the port's infrastructure shortcomings
  • Samsung's LNG terminal to debut in Singapore
    Samsung C&T said on Tuesday that it will complete the construction of Singapore's first LNG terminal by the end of March
  • Qube Noble strike Australian grain depot deal
    Australian Qube Holdings announced today it is investing $50M in a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Noble for a new grain-handling depot at Port Kembla
  • German box ship Liloa fined for NZ spill
    The New Zealand Environment Court has fined the owners of the MV Liloa US$24,000 for a 1,000 litre heavy fuel oil spill in the Port of Tauranga
  • KOGAS to build six LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilders have reacted positively to Korea Gas Corporation's plans to invite tenders to build six LNG carriers
  • CSCL sinks to huge losses
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) slumped to losses of CNY2.6Bn ($431.1M) in 2013 in line with its forecast earlier this year, due to the lack of cargo volume's support for rate hikes sought by the company and rise in operating costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Spot Truck Rates Still Climbing Higher
    March brought intense truckload spot market activity to parts of the U.S. thawing from a severe winter, boosting rates for dry van, flatbed and refrigerated trucks, according to DAT Solutions. The DAT Solutions national average spot market rate for dry van tractor-trailers climbed 10 cents over four weeks, rising from $1.99...
  • Settlement Reached in Vancouver Truck Dispute
    Striking truck drivers late yesterday reached an agreement with Port Metro Vancouver, the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of British Columbia to end the 28-day strike that has wreaked havoc at Canada's busiest port. However the port warned that it will take "some time" to clear out...
  • TransForce Drives Away With Vitran Express Canada
    Canada's biggest trucking operator, TransForce, just got bigger. The $3.1 billion company collected the keys to Vitran Express Canada, completing its acquisition of parent company Vitran after the Canadian government approved the $136 million deal. The addition of Vitran to its family of subsidiaries makes TransForce, already the largest less-than-truckload operator...
  • Canada Could Force CP, CN to Move Grain Faster
    The Canadian government yesterday introduced legislation aimed at forcing the country's two largest freight railroads to move grain faster, following complaints from farmers that transit delays are costing them export business. The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act would allow the government to require Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway...
  • US House Members Accuse Obama of Underfunding Ports, Inland Waterways
    WASHINGTON - Members of a U.S. House subcommittee yesterday accused the Obama administration of underfunding port and inland waterway projects through its proposed fiscal 2015 budget. U.S. House members' criticism of the budget during a hearing reflects the disparity between Obama's pledge to invest in freight infrastructure and the money the...
  • Hub Group Receives 2013 Intermodal Carrier of the Year Honor from Walmart
    OAK BROOK, Ill., March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG), a leading provider of comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services throughout North America, announced that it has been recently recognized as the Walmart 2013 Intermodal Carrier of the Year for providing outstanding service, effective communication and superior transportation solutions. "Hub Group has...
  • Kalmar presents a new generation terminal tractor to the North American market at Mid-America Trucking Show
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduces a new terminal tractor at Mid-America Trucking Show on 27-29 March 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Entering the North American market, the new Kalmar Ottawa T2 is a thoroughly purpose-built terminal tractor for superior performance, productivity and serviceability Bringing more order, control, and efficiency into trailer...
  • Three New Members to Join NC Ports Authority Board
    Wilmington - Chairman Danny McComas and the members of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors will welcome three new members at its regularly scheduled meeting today. "North Carolina Ports are committed to supporting the State's economy by providing a gateway to the global marketplace. Each of these new members...
  • Maersk's SeaLand Names Executive Team
    SeaLand, the newly founded intra-Americas regional carrier of Maersk Group, has announced its executive team. All appointees will join the new container shipping company within the next two to three months, joining Craig Mygatt as SeaLand CEO. The new team includes: Alfredo Di Palma, who will join SeaLand as chief commercial officer in...
  • Transplace Warns of Tighter Mexican Truck Capacity
    Shippers watching for signs of tighter truck capacity this spring should look to Mexico, where an early start to the produce shipping season is reportedly starting to strain available capacity and transportation budgets. Severe winter weather delayed the start of the agricultural season in parts of the U.S., and Mexican growers...
  • Zim's Losses Rise, But Carrier Upbeat About Prospects
    LONDON - Zim Integrated Shipping Services' net loss soared to $530 million in 2013 - more than half booked in the final three months - from $428 million a year earlier, but the Israeli ocean carrier said an imminent restructuring deal will "dramatically" improve its finances. The operating loss narrowed to...
  • A Brighter LTL Outlook
    Few trucking companies, it's safe to say, were sad to see 2013 end. The year was filled with turbulence as companies dealt with regulatory changes, weak freight demand and lengthy labor negotiations. This instability is reflected in the revenue growth and profitability of the top LTL and truckload carriers. Top-line...
  • Drewry: Asia-US Rates Give Up Gains
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 26, 2014. Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell $100 to $1,886 per 40-foot container in the week of March 26, shedding all the gains achieved from the mid-March general rate increase. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement implemented a...
  • JP Morgan Investing in Valencia Container Terminal
    J.P. Morgan Asset Management is to invest €100 million euros ($138 million) to expand capacity and improve intermodal facilities at the container terminal at the port of Valencia on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The Valencia Port Authority has approved the investment plan submitted by Noatum Ports, the largest port operator in Spain,...
  • Canadian Transport Minister Blasts Proposed Tax on US-Bound Cargo
    WASHINGTON - Canada Transport Minister Lisa Raitt sharply criticized proposed U.S. legislation that would tax cargo entering the U.S. from Canadian ports, saying that Senate and House bills would harm trade relations between the two countries if passed. "We will vigorously defend our trade interests and the rights attained through our...
  • Hong Kong Plans to Deepen Ports
    SHANGHAI - The Hong Kong government, in an effort to prepare for and attract mega-container ships, plans to deepen its port despite declines in volume in 2012 and 2013, according to Hong Kong maritime officials. "The Transport and Housing Department is working on the schedule with other departments," said Jessie Chung,...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Range set on $250m IPO
    Avance Gas is poised to announced the pricing range of what will be a $250m initial public offering on the Olso Stock Exchange, the chief executive of a major shareholder said today.
  • Congressman slams budget
    A leading US lawmaker on maritime issues slammed President Barack Obama's proposed budget over mariner job losses resulting from food aid reform.
  • Cuxship fined over Danio
    Cuxship Management has been slapped with a fine after admitting safety breaches that led to a cargoship grounding in the UK last year.
  • SALT estimates upped
    Evercore has hiked its earnings forecast for Scorpio Bulkers as a result of the expected boost from its latest acquisitions and chartered-in ships.
  • Icon closes on IPO
    Malaysia's Icon Offshore appears to be limbering up for its proposed IPO in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Horizon Lines cuts loss
    US boxship owner Horizon Lines has reduced its loss in the fourth quarter as vessel charter expenses fell.
  • VLGCs keep setting records
    VLGC spot rates continue to set new records as the strong start to 2014 continues at pace.
  • Cochin seals seismic deal
    India's ONGC has finally signed a contract to build a new 12-streamer seismic vessel at Cochin Shipyard at vastly inflated cost.
  • NAO pinches Platou broker
    RS Platou broker Tor-Oyvind Bjorkli has been named chief executive of fledgling platform supply vessel (PSV) owner Nordic American Offshore.
  • Seanergy posts profit
    Greece's Seanergy Maritime has posted a profit for the fourth quarter, but has sold its last ship.
  • Cosco dodges bullet
    China Cosco has escaped delisting from the Shanghai Stock Exchange after edging a profit last year, confirming a confident prediction made in January.
  • "Golden" prospects for Zim?
    Israeli container line Zim is close to agreeing a deal that would cancel the government's "golden share" in the company and open the way to an IPO and alliances with other boxship players.
  • Court row over order?
    Canada's BC Ferries may face a court battle over plans to order and operate a new cable ferry.
  • SALT capes profitable
    Scorpio Bulkers' latest capesize additions are tipped to be profitable investments despite the vessels showing a significant mark-up on its previous purchases in the sub-sector.
  • TTHE eyes FPSO entry
    Malaysia's TH Heavy Engineering (TTHE) is getting ready to make its bow in the FPSO sector.
  • Varun quitting offshore
    Loss-making Varun Shipping of India has confirmed it is seeking a way out of offshore to reduce debt.
  • CSDC scraps two
    China Shipping Development Co has tossed another two of its tankers onto the scrap heap.
  • Zim loss grows
    Israeli container line Zim has posted a bigger $530m loss for 2013, but is expecting an improvement once its financial restructuring is complete.
  • Stalwart sights $186m
    Greek owner Stalwart Tankers is looking to see through a $186.875m initial public offering (IPO).
  • Daiichi hunts cash
    Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha is moving to shore up its balance sheet through the sale of new preferred shares to seven major investors.
  • Ares inks Qatar order
    Turkey's Ares Shipyard has signed up with Qatar's coast guard to build 17 fast patrol boats.
  • Strike or bust?
    French unions have halted SNCM's ro-pax operations to Corsica and North Africa over fears for the future of the company.
  • Sinotrans adds tonnage
    Sinotrans Shipping has acquired six vessels from its parent company for $137m as part of the parent Sinotrans Group's reorganization.
  • COSL orders subsea duo
    Tongfang Jiangxin Shipbuilding of China has clinched a contract for two exploration ships for China Oilfield Services (COSL).
  • LDC sees profit drop
    Louis Dreyfus Commodities has reported a 40% drop in full year profit despite higher revenues and cargo volumes.
  • SALT adds to fleet
    Scorpio Bulkers has confirmed earlier reports that it has acquired five capesize bulker resales in a series of deals worth $306m.
  • Maersk extends rig
    Maersk Oil has extended its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by Northern Offshore.
  • Safe Bulkers collects $36.3m
    Safe Bulkers has collected $36.3m after winning an arbitration battle over a cancelled capesize contract.
  • 'Flooded' with tonnage
    Panamax bulker rates in the Atlantic basin fell this week as the absence of the seasonal South American grain haul hiked vessel availability.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Canadian transport minister scolds effort to tax U.S.-bound cargo
  • Canada proposes new rail regulations
    Canadian regulators have introduced railroad legislation that would set a grain-transportation minimum for the country's rail carriers in reaction to a grain crop in Western Canada that is 50-percent higher than normal.
  • GSF: Shippers need voice in greenhouse gas debate
    The Global Shippers' Forum is calling for shippers to have a greater voice in global discussions as the debate on how to tackle maritime greenhouse gas emissions continues. GSF said it is vital that shippers have a place in the debate.
  • Striking truckers reach deal in Vancouver
  • PortMiami director to head water utility
    PortMiami Director Bill Johnson will switch jobs within the Miami-Dade County government to head the water-and-sewer department. Johnson, 59, has also solidified Miami's position as the No. 1 cruise port in the world.
  • Lower freight rates hurt ZIM earnings, revenue
  • U.S. maritime industry at 'precipice of failure'
  • Lufthansa Cargo 'ambitious' about future
  • SeaLand names new executive team
  • WTO sides with U.S. on China's rare-earth export restraints
    A World Trade Organization panel has sided with the U.S. in favor of its claims that China's export restraints on rare earth metals, tungsten and molybdenum breach WTO rules. They are used in a variety of U.S-made products.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Market direction stays uncertain in European hubs
    LS 380 cSt loses $10.50 per tonne at Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah market turns soft
    Supply situation unchanged in Cape Town.
  • Houston bunker spill: Vessel backlog drops by a third
    Queuing vessels now closer to 50.
  • Singapore: Onshore stocks hit three-week low
    Higher exports mean more has been going out than coming in.
  • Port Metro Vancouver, striking truckers reach deal
    Truckers expected to go back to work Thursday.
  • Emulsion bunker fuel: trial points to early success
    Fuel savings consistent with earlier trials.
  • Illegal bunkering case: Crew released, captain held
    Ship's officers denied bail by Madras High Court.
  • Weak demand in southern Chinese ports keeps lid on prices
    Fewer ships calls in recent weeks, traders say.
  • Nanjing Tanker's losses mount
    2013 losses close to a billion dollars.
  • Gazprom affirms interest in marine fuel LNG
    Small-scale LNG provision part of the alternative fuel's development plans.
  • Bunker price growth seen across Asia
    Prices have risen across all grades.
  • Asian shipowner makes fuel-efficient order
    Newbuilding to replace older vessel in fleet.
  • Houston bunker spill flows into Gulf
    Second incident command post set up in Port O'Connor.
  • Ship registry favours energy efficient ship designs
    Scheme starts on April 1.
  • Cold ironing and LNG bunkering get EU boost
    EU Council agrees on 'minimum' rules for LNG bunkering infrastructure.

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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
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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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