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October 30, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Too many big ships, too few chassis prime causes of Long Beach congestion
  • CIMC profit soars 66pc in first nine months of 2014 as revenues rise 20pc
  • Fire blazes after two box ships collide at Port Klang's Westport
  • ECB orders HSH Nordbank shipping book value cut without citing amount
  • UASC to expand with US$2 billion order for big ships, alliances
  • Iran says Bandar Abbas port to receive US$374.6 million upgrade
  • Cambodian authorities look to China to fund Phnom Penh port expansion
  • US issues antidumping duty orders on MSG from China, Indonesia
  • Inchcape Shipping Services unloads 7 RTGs at Port of Mombasa
  • Study examines Gdansk prospects as hub port for Baltic boxes
  • CIMC adopts Globe Tracker software to manufacture 'smart containers'
  • APAC e-commerce to boost FedEx holiday volume to record high
  • New York State unveils plans to upgrade its four big airports
  • IAG Cargo to expand business in Germany with 'Cargo Connector'

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • 'India presents huge opportunities for BDP International'
  • Chinese shippers press for closer examination of vessel sharing agreements
  • MTRF wins Education & Training Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2014
  • Hero to 'leap' into EU, US markets soon
  • Box volumes handled by world's ports to touch 1 bn TEUs by 2020: Drewry
  • Kandla Port gearing up to face impending storm
  • Major Ports likely to install thermal scanners to check for Ebola
  • MPT organises trade meet in Belgaum
  • China floats platform to set up SME clusters in India
  • Edible oils likely to attract higher import duty
  • INR recovers against dollar
  • Upgrade of South Korea CEPA unlikely
  • World Bank pegs India's GDP growth at 5.6 pc in FY15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kosten und Kapazität
  • New safeguards to reform England's roads
  • Palletways in harness with Northegger
  • Color Line's Renneberg adds MD to duty roster
  • Elsen puts down roots in new warehouse
  • ATMS implementation about to roll out
  • New head of LH Cargo communications
  • Volga-Dnepr Technics performs first A-check in Leipzig
  • Unifor to strike St Lawrence Seaway
  • Jaxport upping the ante
  • RZD and Alstom to cooperate on transport infrastructure
  • Logistics companies migrating to Russian regions
  • Change at Ceva NA's automotive operations
  • Abu Dhabi Ports ponders on future maritime crew demand
  • Asian Pacific airlines note steady freight volume growth

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Scorpio Tankers back for more
    Despite its prodigious orderbook, Scorpio Tankers has tapped bond investors to raise funds for even more fleet acquisitions. The Emanuele Lauro-led, NYSE-listed company has priced a $45M public offering of so-called 'baby bonds' - bonds sold in lots of $25 each to attract retail investors as
  • SOLAS migrant rescues catch ships in political crossfire
    Recent European agreement on sea rescues of illegal or 'irregular' migrants in the Mediterranean has put the shipping industry in a precarious position. At a meeting of EU home affairs ministers, concerns were expressed that search-and-rescue (SAR) operations in the Mediterranean were acting as "a
  • ClassNK gives air lubrication EEDI approval
    ClassNK has approved the EEDI appraisal of a vessel fitted with the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS). The vessel, the Harvest Frost, is a Post-Panamax bulker (95,000dwt, 2014) built at Oshima Shipbuilding for US-based ADM Harvest Shipping according to ClassNK rules and guidance. Developed
  • IMB highlights extent of violence against ships
    There has been a drop in reported attacks (actual and attempted) on ships and crews by armed gangs and pirates to September 2014 (178), according to the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB's) Q3 2014 report released today (29 October). This represents a decrease of 5% compared with the figures for
  • VLCC rates boosted by Gulf activity
    Spot freight rates for VLCCs have risen sharply as activity in the Gulf, in particular, has picked up, shipping analysts have reported. "The very large crude carrier [VLCC] market has shown strong form over the past week with current rates at around $46,000/day - up from $27,000/day only a week
  • Daehan Shipbuilding rescue plan approved
    Seoul Central District Court announced on Tuesday (28th October) that it has approved a turnaround plan from Daehan Shipbuilding, giving the South Korean shipbuilder, which has been in receivership since 7 July, a chance to revive its business. At a shareholders meeting held on 24 October, a rescue
  • Container ships catch fire in Port Klang
    Fire broke out on board two container ships after they collided at Port Klang, Malaysia.The Marshall Islands-flagged container ship, San Felipe, was alleged to have collided with the Malta-flagged Al Riffa on 28 October 2014, at approximately 20.00 hours local time, while approaching the berth at
  • Hyundai Glovis momentum remains limited
    The upside momentum of Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) for 4Q14 is limited, after its 3Q14 profit fell 41% year on year to KRW88.5Bn ($84.5M), said KDB Daewoo Securities in a research note. KDB Daewoo Securities analysts, Jay JH Ryu and Choong-hyun Kim
  • Crew members abandon grounded ship
    Twelve crew members of the containership Hui Hong 3 that ran aground off Shantou Port, Guangdong, last week had to abandon the vessel yesterday, reported local maritime officials. The ship grounded at the breakwater of Shantou Port en route from Zhangzhou, Fujian, to Xiamen on 24 October. The
  • Bocimar cancels six more bulkers at Samjin
    Belgian drybulk carrier owner Bocimar has cancelled six more 35,700dwt Handysize bulkers it had ordered at troubled Samjin Shipbuilding Industries. South Korean-owned Samjin, whose shipyard is in Weihai, China, had confirmed to IHS Maritime last month that it is in discussions to sell itself within

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Shipyard pays, whistleblowers collect
  • Canada buys replacement ferry for Bay of Fundy service
  • Cruise ships calling Halifax can now plug in to shore power
  • Electric Boat gets $83.7 mod to Ohio Replacement contract
  • Former Semcorp Marine finance director jailed
  • Piracy trends down, but oil thefts continue
  • ADM takes delivery of bulker with air lubed hull
  • Wärtsilä design and equipment picked for AHOSV duo
  • Rolls-Royce books its largest single subsea contract yet

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Longview port board Oks takeover of Willow Grove Park
  • Schnitzer Steel releases fourth quarter numbers
  • Alaska taps Savitt, Fonseca as new members of board
  • PNWA names 2014 winners of Distinguished Service Awards
  • FESCO adding two ships to Vladivostok container service

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach cut the number of waiting boxships
    Congested ports handle four vessels overnight, reducing those at anchor to six
  • Blaze extinguished on two boxships
    UASC and BSM confirm that fires have been put out after the two ships collide
  • A new name for Rongsheng marks shift from shipbuilding to energy
    Rebranded China Huanrong Energy gives a sweetheart share deal to a lone investor
  • Lithuania receives its first LNG cargo
    Golar Seal arrival marks Vilnius' bid to break its dependence on Russian piped gas
  • Steamship opts not to raise its premium
    Claims in the current year are below budget, Rynsard says
  • Subsidies deliver a profitable third quarter for China Shipping Development
    Dry bulk, tanker and LNG player expects full-year profit
  • Fredriksen books two LNG carriers at Daewoo
    South Korean builder continues recent run of orders in the sector
  • Developing south Mediterranean ports will make European logistics more sustainable
    Intermed Gateways promotes a regional alternative to the northern range gateways
  • International Group slams 1971 pollution fund wind-up
    Compensation body the IOPC insists its decision is appropriate
  • Further VLCC rates rises on horizon
    More balanced tonnage list boosts rates
  • CAI sees revenues and profits increase
    But container lessor is keeping a watchful eye on economic developments
  • Scorpio Bulkers posts loss as low charter rates persist
    Update: Company stresses its priority is securing debt needed to fulfill its 80 newbuilding orders
  • Dockers stay out in row over APM Terminals' Moin concession win
    ITF backs Costa Rica waterfront strike amid reports of tens of arrests and drafted-in labour
  • Southeast Asia tanker hijackings reach worrying levels
    FREE CONTENT: a rise in targeted regional attacks bucks a global decline in piracy
  • Cyprus Shipping Chamber backs Chrysostomou for top job at the IMO
    Kazakos backs Department of Merchant Shipping acting director to replace Sekimizu
  • G6 hit hardest by Los Angeles-Long Beach delays
    Some 15 ships at anchor off San Pedro Bay because of overcrowding in port
  • Qatar Navigation sees profits rise
    Net profit for nine month period hits $225m
  • Port congestion keeps inactive fleet low
    Brokers say bottlenecks have kept the charter market firm and vessels in employment
  • Ridgebury Tankers lists its first bond on Nordic ABM
    US firm will issue $210m to mature in March 2017
  • Tanker Investments buys 1.4m of its shares for $15m
    Oslo-listed Teekay venture aims to repurchase $30m of its shares
  • Finnlines considers bidding as Polferries sale is relaunched
    Polish treasury looks to raise more than $14m from selling 91% interest
  • DNV GL urges shipping to cut deaths and accidents at sea by 90%
    Maritime casualties are 10 times higher than in land-based industries, says Svensen
  • Merger costs drag on Braemar results
    Redundancy payments in shipbroking business after ACM shipping merger lead to half-year loss
  • Precious reports a third-quarter dip
    Lower daily earnings, higher running expenses and an overall weak dry bulk market hit Thai company's performance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Maersk begins transitioning Americas customers to SeaLand
    With the launch of its SeaLand inter-Americas service approaching on Jan. 1, Maersk has begun transitioning its affected customer base from Maersk to the newly created, Florida-based SeaLand unit. Any customers whose freight has both an origin and destination among the U.S., Canada or Latin America including the Caribbean will be...
  • Amazon completes European distribution network
    Amazon's opening of three distribution centers in western Poland this week closes the remaining gap in the e-commerce giant's European network. To handle expected winter holiday demand, the company is adding 5,000 workers to the the three distribution centers, which will employ roughly 5,000 during non-peak period, according to The Associated...
  • China's S.F. Express is fastest-growing global transporter: SJ Consulting
    S.F. Express, a Chinese express package delivery company with 12,000 vehicles and nearly 290,000 employees was the fastest growing global transportation and logistics company in 2013, increasing revenue 40.6 percent from 2012, according to SJ Consulting Group. The Chinese company, founded in 1993, added more than $1 billion to its annual...
  • LA-LB congestion hurts inland distribution [Video]
    JOC Senior Trucking Editor William Cassidy describes the current congestion crisis at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and its impact on inland distribution in the following video from the JOC Inland Distribution Conference: Contact William B. Cassidy at wcassidy@joc.com and follow him on Twitter: @wbcassidy_joc....
  • US retailers want PierPass fee break worth millions of dollars
    U.S. retailers are pressuring PierPass to temporarily waive at least $9 million in fees to give shippers some relief from severe congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex. In a letter to PierPass, the National Retail Federation said the suspension of fees for a short time would help restore terminal...
  • China to upgrade infrastructure, logistics network along Yangtze River
    A major new initiative has been launched to upgrade infrastructure and the logistics network along the Yangtze River, an undertaking that will impact almost half of the country's population. Launched in September, the initiative follows the State Council's analysis of the Yangtze River region as an economic super-zone, called the Golden...
  • Troubled Air France-KLM cargo unit sinks deeper into the red
    Air France-KLM's troubled cargo business sank deeper into the red in the third quarter as a two-week strike by pilots and weaker demand widened the loss to 102 million euros ($130 million) from 84 million euros a year ago. Revenue shrank 9.4 percent to 623 million euros in the three months...
  • Tanzania plans deep-water container port with Chinese aid
    Construction on a new seaport in Bagamoyo, Tanzania will begin in 2015, 45 miles north of Tanzania's capital and largest port in Dar es Salaam.Construction on a new seaport in the Indian Ocean town of Bagamoyo, Tanzania will begin in 2015, Tanzania announced Tuesday. The new port, which will be Chinese-funded,...
  • Third try for Philadelphia in developing Southport terminal
    Southport, which Philadelphia hopes to turn into a marine terminalThe Port of Philadelphia is making a third try at getting its long-contemplated and long-postponed Southport terminal off the ground. The project, originally designed as a container terminal, may evolve into a multi-use terminal this time around as the overseas market...
  • Virginia inland port attracts furniture maker
    A manufacturer of custom office furniture is investing $17 million to establish a Virginia distribution center at the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Suffolk, a boost for the Port of Virginia and CSX Transportation and another sign of growing momentum for inland ports served by rail. Friant & Associates, headquartered in Oakland,...
  • US retailer to install Orbcomm tracking devices on 16,000 trailers
    Global asset-tracking company Orbcomm will install 16,000 trailer-tracking devices in the privately owned fleet of a major U.S. retailer, the company said. The order, from an unidentified customer, is the largest to date for Orbcomm's dual-mode GT 1100 product, which tracks and monitors assets using low-earth-orbiting satellites and cellular networks. The...
  • Air freight index rises for fourth straight month, Drewry reports
    Air freight rates are on the rise heading into the peak season months of October and November, Drewry Maritime Research says. Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index was above 100 - the benchmark for growth - for the fourth straight month in September, growing 0.7 percentage points from August to an...
  • LTL truck freight tonnage still climbing in October, Saia says
    Saia sees no sign as yet of any slowdown in fast-paced growth in truck tonnage as the Southeastern less-than-truckload carrier rolls into the fourth quarter. "I am pleased to report that LTL tonnage growth continued in October at a similar pace of the growth seen during the third quarter," Rick O'Dell,...
  • Online consumer guru joins Freightos to automate freight pricing
    HONG KONG - Robert Mylod, the former Priceline CFO who played a major role in automating the online consumer travel market, has joined online freight pricing and quoting network Freightos, which plans to mimic the automated system that was such a game changer in the travel business. Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber"Freightos...
  • BNSF's suspension of Quincy intermodal service leaves ag shippers out in the cold
    Fruit shippers in Central Washington hoping for refrigerated rail service to be reinstated at the Port of Quincy have a long wait. The port's intermodal terminal was home to Cold Train, an intermodal reefer service that operated between the port and Chicago. Cold Train discontinued the service in August and the...
  • Coming Soon: The Port of Seal Beach
    "I had to wait most of the day to deliver the bales, sitting there in my truck, watching stevedores load other cargo. It struck me that I was looking at a lot of wasted time and money." - Malcom McLean If you're ever in the Southern California region, give me a call...
  • New ACL ships on track for delivery next summer
    A new ACL Ro-Ro/Container ship currently under constructionAtlantic Container Line said the first of five new ships in a top-to-bottom fleet upgrade are on track to enter service next summer, followed with an additional delivery every two months until its current fleet of 1980s-era ships is replaced. The five new vessels...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • DRYS seals shares sale
    DryShips of Greece has raked in nearly $335m from its latest trip to the capital markets.
  • Top Ships lands loan
    Greek operator Top Ships has secured financing for a pair of product tankers that are under construction in Vietnam.
  • Hope for Hovensa
    Forecasters who track the tanker market were reeling this week in the wake of reports that Hess and PDVSA have lined up a buyer for a refinery that has been closed since 2012.
  • Grupo TMM plots expansion
    A diversified Mexican operator is gearing up for a campaign to expand its fleet of anchor-handlers and floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs).
  • End in sight for SALT
    Scorpio Bulkers appears to be closing in on the final leg of a race to finance the rest of its newbuilding programme.
  • CSDC returns to profit
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has returned to profit for the third quarter despite increased financial expenses.
  • Damen seals FCS deal
    Naviera Integral of Mexico has returned to Dutch yard Damen for two more fast crew supply (FCS) vessels.
  • Rongsheng raising $416m
    Loss-making Chinese shipyard group Rongsheng has secured a cash injection worth up to $416.5m as it seeks to change its name.
  • Plumbe backs VLCC giant
    Johnny Plumbe has offered his support to the creation of a VLCC spot market giant via the union of Frontline and Tankers International.
  • Braemar's offshore ambition
    Braemar ACM has an eye on expending its offshore business, two of its leading executives say.
  • Milaha pushes up profit
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has recorded an improved performance during the first nine months of 2014, figures released today show.
  • Breakwater teams with fund
    Maritime finance company Breakwater Capital is hooking up with lending fund Hayfin Capital Management to offer loans to the shipping sector.
  • Wee jailed for fraud
    Sembcorp Marine's former group finance director Wee Sing Guan has been jailed in Singapore for fraud.
  • Soechi targets $169m IPO
    Indonesian tanker owner Soechi Lines is targeting fleet expansion as it lines up a November IPO in Jakarta.
  • OSV deal for Wartsila
    Finnish ship power group Wartsila has been awarded a contract for propulsion systems and ship design of two offshore support vessels under construction in Sri Lanka.
  • Perdana sells vessel
    Perdana Petroleum Berhad has continued its fleet renewal programme by selling one of its offshore support vessels to Hauston Limited.
  • Samsung splashing cash
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has seen its stock price jump as it said it would buy back its own shares.
  • PNSC profit slips
    Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) has made a weaker start to the first quarter of the year as it posted lower earnings.
  • DSME books LNG double
    DSME of Korea has revealed a new order for two LNG carriers worth KRW 428.6bn ($409m).
  • Yanez to stay in jail
    Oceanografia's chief executive must stay in jail, a Mexican court ruled on Tuesday.
  • Hegnar taking over
    Hurtigruten's media mogul chairman Trygve Hegnar has launched a bid for the ferry and cruiseship company that values it at NOK 2.94bn ($441.7m).
  • Dubai takes first Q-Max
    Dubai's floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has taken delivery of a part-cargo of LNG from the first Q-Max vessel to call at the Jebel Ali terminal.
  • Scorpio aims for $45m
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has revealed it is hoping to raise at least $45m from a notes issue that could see it target new ship purchases.
  • Braemar slips into the red
    UK shipbroker Braemar Shipping Services has fallen to a small loss in its first half, partly due to the costs of merging with compatriot ACM Shipping.
  • RR wins Wayfarer deal
    Rolls-Royce has signed a major contract to supply a complete module handling system for a subsea construction vessel.
  • Noble joins MLP stampede
    Noble Corp, the US-listed drilling rig operator, has announced plans to pursue a master limited partnership (MLP).
  • Rui Lee arrested again
    Winland Shipping has seen one of its supramax bulkers re-arrested in Singapore under an existing claim against the shipowner.
  • HPH Trust suffers in Q3
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has seen a 9% drop in its third quarter net profit as it was impacted by higher costs.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Strike could shut down the St. Lawrence Seaway starting Friday
  • ITC to investigate India's trade policy changes
  • CMA CGM revises services
  • FedEx expands international offering
  • UPS says busiest day will be Dec. 22
  • C.H. Robinson Q3 profit up 15 percent
  • Steel company will use new terminal on Delaware River
  • Florida ports buy larger cranes for container vessels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2014
  • Crude gains as growth of US supplies slows
    US stockpiles climbed to 379.7 million barrels last week.
  • NSR sailing permit applications reach record high
    Over 600 applications received this year.
  • Class society to push LNG-powered shipping in Asia-Pacific
    Aim is to help region achieve 'an energy efficient, sustainable and low carbon transport future'.
  • Market for low sulphur IFO 'is getting smaller'
    Price differential between low and high sulphur IFO has been narrowing.
  • New setback for attempts to restrict offshore bunkering
    Russian court dismisses latest appeal by customs authorities.
  • Asian pirates targeting fuel oil and marine diesel cargoes
    'We advise small tankers in particular to remain vigilant,' says International Maritime Bureau.
  • Oil analyst: Bearish market to stick around
    Swing producer Saudi Arabia will ultimately set the price parameters, says DNB.
  • New Marine Manager at Petrogal
    Jose Carlos Roque takes over from Antonio Manso.
  • Trumf eyes Asian market
    New hire to raise company's profile in region.
  • Chinese yard enters third contract for LNG valves
    'The use of LNG as fuel for ships is rising rapidly in China', says Bestobell.
  • Bulker arrested at Singapore
    Third time vessel has been detained in 2014.
  • China should 'seriously consider' establishing ECA, report recommends
    Says poor regulation of bunker fuel emissions is contributing to the country's air pollution.
  • Ice class bulker to make Northern Sea Route trip
    NSR route reduces fuel costs and emissions, says CEO of PLS.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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