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December 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016
  • Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk
  • Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates
  • Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study
  • China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe
  • Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future
  • CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children
  • NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China
  • Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe
  • Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months
  • AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • 'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident
  • Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers
  • GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port
  • Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India
  • Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector
  • Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov.
  • IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers
  • India re-elected as member of IMO
  • Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India
  • S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive
  • Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation
  • UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement
  • India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct.
  • Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path
  • Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL
  • Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh
  • India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt
  • INR recovers handsomely against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finding space for groupage shipments
  • Fewer goods on German railways
  • New front man for Aviasecure
  • Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service
  • Christmas present for Thorco
  • Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia
  • Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India
  • The beginning of the end of an era
  • SOL welcomes new ship
  • Consequences in Great Britain
  • PNYNJ posts box record
  • Higher volumes over next few months
  • Train journey to highlight climate conference
  • All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots
  • New Year - new ITJ editor

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008
    LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within...
  • Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss
    A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire...
  • Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards
    November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new...
  • Thorco to add five ships to fleet
    One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of...
  • More container consolidation, but there are limits
    As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently...
  • Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets
    One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted...
  • Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines
    Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been...
  • TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading
    Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in...
  • Robotics and big data central to port innovation
    The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says...
  • Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m
    Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container...
  • Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris
    An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays
  • Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung
  • Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course
  • Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution
  • Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain
  • Measuring port performance...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead
  • New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion
  • Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market
  • Two Tampa shipyards combine operations
  • Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business
  • Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show
  • Torm returns to the newbuilding market
  • Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber
  • World's largest wind farm installer delivered

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget
  • Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m
    Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m
  • Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities
    Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith
  • Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth
    Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond
    German line refinances to pay down debt
  • Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options
    Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship
  • European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors
    Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals
  • PLA appoints new chairman
    Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority
  • Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement
    Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth
  • Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand
    Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company
  • Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns
    Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board
  • Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016
    Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members
    Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman
  • IMO picks new 40-member council
    Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium
  • Egypt launches East Port Said development project
    Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country
  • Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market
    Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period
  • Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling
    Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m
  • It's the climate, stupid
    There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks
  • Prepare for the winds of change from Paris
    Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping
  • Make them listen, make them remember
    It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers
    Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels...
  • Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships
    The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they...
  • North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights
    The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Chemical tankers sold
    Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping.
  • Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US
    Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets.
  • GulfMark shares leap
    Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange.
  • Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale
    New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m.
  • Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme
    The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal.
  • Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military
    Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter
  • Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers
    The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'.
  • Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement
    Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue.
  • Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers
    New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss.
  • Frontline returns as merger is approved
    John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light.
  • 'Grand plan' comes together
    Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors.
  • Grupo TMM turns red
    Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash
    Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds.
  • Fixtures at three-year low
    Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes.
  • Wrist acquires Den Helder
    Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner.
  • Buhari takes aim
    Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption.
  • Seacor unit changes hands
    Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group.
  • Scorpio drops MR options
    US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2.
  • Shin Yang on the rise
    Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue.
  • Korean duo downgraded
    KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets.
  • Interorient clinches $114m loan
    EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet.
  • Shreyas in new JV
    Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL
    Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm.
  • Russian tanker spills oil
    Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm.
  • Eleven crew feared dead
    Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines.
  • Abducted sailors safe
    Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families.
  • Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena
    Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard.
  • Dof sells again
    Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia.
  • Steen takes the chair at Euronav
    Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing.
  • Hoegh LNG back in profit
    Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant.
  • Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale
    Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise.
  • Jinhui books $32m loss
    Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Batam ferry runs into trouble
    Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders
  • General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead
  • ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap
    Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.
  • Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline
    Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt
    Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material.
  • Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market'
    'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.'
  • Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency
    Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm.
  • Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port
    Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report.
  • Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore
    Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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