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April 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL orders six 20,000-TEUers from Samsung Heavy for US$951.6 million
  • Backed up ships, boxes clear faster at Oakland than LA-Long Beach
  • Evergreen posts US$65.8 million profit as revenues rise 3.6pc
  • Hamburg Sud takeover of CCNI container line and box agency complete
  • LA-Long Beach grey chassis pool seems to thrive after 3 weeks operation
  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union caucus meets on contract
  • Houthi shell fire closes Aden harbour, Yemeni Red Sea ports still open
  • Container shipping heading for a better supply demand balance
  • Wan Hai profit up 158pc to US$170 million, sales up 12pc, credits US recovery
  • Zim cuts loss 170pc to $127 million, but box flow falls on quitting Asia-Europe
  • Iranian shipping set back as EU about to re-imposes sanctions
  • Canadian forwarders slam CP for delays at Toronto's Vaughn terminal
  • US court gives CIA-linked NGO licence to libel Greek shipping tycoon
  • Russian cargo carriers are given nod to fly to 3rd point from Hong Kong
  • Cross-border e-selling spurs growth of Hactl's trucking service
  • ACI warns of slowdown in air cargo as economies waver in Europe and Asia
  • Lufthansa Cargo wants to repeat its ANA joint venture with other carriers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tropical fruit all across Asia
  • Cargo Line strong in Austria, France and Switzerland
  • Computerization of TIR procedure proceeding apace
  • Angola orders new locomotives
  • OOCL jumps on ULCV bandwagon
  • Qatar Cargo flying west
  • Doing away with bottleneck in Austria
  • Exclusive partnership pact inked in Denmark
  • Encouraging results from Kuwait
  • Braemar setting up shop in Turkey
  • Biman's Rome service not eternal...
  • Rolner sets up United Heavy Lift
  • Drewry: contract rate index finally rises
  • New sales director reinforcing TNT Germany
  • PIA goes east

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Arkon, Rolner launch new project carrier
    German chartering broker Arkon and the former managing partner of heavy lift carrier SAL, Lars Rolner, have teamed up for the launch of a new tramp project carrier. United Heavy Lift, with headquarters in Hamburg and a second office in Seoul, Korea, is to operate a fleet of 18 multipurpose heavy
  • Cargo hold deaths under investigation
    The UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the deaths of two senior officers who died aboard an Isle of Man flagged general cargo bulk carrier. The chief officer and chief engineer of Carisbrooke Shipping's Sally Ann C died on the 13 March after they entered a cargo hold where
  • Strike to halt Finnish flag ships
    A strike that started as a work and pay term conflict involving about 200 persons on icebreakers will expand at 14.00 local time tomorrow to halt Finnish flag cargo and passenger vessels. "Measures intended to support a strike on icebreakers will halt all cargo and passenger shipping involved in
  • Ocean Yield buys eight chemical tankers
    Norwegian-listed Ocean Yield says it has agreed to acquire eight chemical carriers for a total of USD307.8 million. At the same time, the investment company has signed 15-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters [meaning hire is payable unconditionally] to Navig8 Chemical Tankers. "The first four
  • HSH Nordbank returns to profit
    German state bank and leading ship financer HSH Nordbank achieved a profit last year for the first time since 2010. A reversal in risk costs saw the bank post net earnings of EUR160 million today, against a loss of EUR769 million in 2013. Reduced provisioning and compensation from state guarantees
  • US harmonises offshore vessel safety
    Foreign shipowners that plan to work in US offshore drilling markets will be required to ensure their vessels meet the same standards for explosion protection as their US counterparts. The new requirement, published 31 March and effective 30 April, applies to mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs)
  • MOL set on container business return to profit
    As the container business has been dragging down Mitsui OSK Lines' (MOL's) profits in recent years, its president, Koichi Muto, has expressed a determination to restore profitability to the sector in the coming financial year (FY). Speaking on the 131st anniversary of the establishment of Japan's
  • Euronav optimistic after reduced 2014 losses
    Pure-play crude tanker shipping giant Euronav is optimistic about the outlook in the sector after reporting reduced losses for both 4Q14 and the full-year 2014. Group net loss narrowed to USD3.9 million in 4Q14 from USD23.3 million a year earlier, while revenues rose to USD144.8 million from
  • Howe Robinson forms merger with ICAP Shipping
    The merger of ICAP Shipping and Howe Robinson Group is now official. The new entity, called Howe Robinson Partners, will be headquartered in Singapore under the leadership of chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen. ICAP Shipping's former boss Henry Liddell will head the new entity's tanker division. Howe
  • Compensation process begins for Sewol victims
    The South Korean government said on 1 April that it will start compensating victims of the Sewol ferry, nearly a year after the vessel capsized. On 16 April 2014, the Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew, capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip. More than 300 of them were Danwon High School
  • COSCO Shipping posts 506% profit rise
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping on 31 March announced that it recorded profit of CNY197.8 million (USD32.0 million) for 2014, up 506% from a profit of CNY32.6 million in 2013. The company recorded revenue of CNY7.66 billion in 2014, up 2.98% year on year (y/y) from CNY7.44 billion in 2013, and its
  • No let-up seen for Panamax bulkers
    The market environment for Panamax and post-Panamax bulk carriers remains challenging, and has been particularly affected over the past year by the slowdown in coal trades, said Italian broker Banchero Costa. Panamax bulkers are also increasingly challenged by large geared Supramaxes on some coal
  • Chinese shipbuilders' market share weakens
    Although Chinese shipbuilders have been winning fewer orders since the start of the year, this would not mean more business for South Korean shipbuilders, said an analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo said that China's market share in the global shipbuilding market fell from 42% in 2013
  • Gate Terminal LNG breakbulk ground-breaking
    Chief executives representing players from across the port of Rotterdam's LNG and logistics chain attended a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony today to mark the official start of the EUR76 million (USD82.5 million) LNG break-bulk development at Gate Terminal. The terminal is a joint Gasunie-Royal Vopak venture on the Maasvlakte that opened in 2011 to enable
  • OOIL orders six 20,000 teu box ships
    Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), announced it had placed a new order for six 20,000 teu container ships at Samsung Heavy Industries for USD951.6 million. OOIL is currently arranging a bank loan to fund 70% of the costs of the
  • Tauranga to dredge harbour for bigger ships
    As part of its NZD250 million (USD187.1 million) capital expansion programme to be New Zealand's premier hub port, Port of Tauranga (POT) has called for tenders to dredge the harbour and approach channel to 14.5 m low water draught. Mark Cairns, chief executive Port of Tauranga, told IHS Maritime
  • JES International still in red for 2014
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding group JES International has announced another loss for 2014. In a Singapore Exchange filing, JES International said it had a loss of CNY290.466 million (USD46.83 million), which was lower than the CNY552.191 million loss for 2013. However, its fourth-quarter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NTSB releases "Safer Seas 2014"
  • Navy awards Bath Iron Works funding for DDG 122
  • $691 million mod to Austal LCS contract funds two more
  • ATSB reports on LNG carrier injury incident
  • Northern Offshore delays delivery of jack-up newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NAFTA partners see decline in January freight numbers
  • Diana Shipping borrows funds backed by three bulk vessels
  • Ceremony marks christening of new OOCL container vessel
  • Hamburg Sud closes deal for CCNI container business
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 14,000 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Shipping confidence falls to lowest level since 2012
    Overtonnaging and oil price lead industry concerns, Moore Stephens finds
  • Maersk Line's baffling baf
    Danish carrier responds to criticism of its new fuel surcharge system
  • Minoan Lines posts 2014 profit after five years of losses
    Grimaldi affiliate becomes second Greek owner in battered sector to return to the black
  • Capital Product scores better rates for tanker duo
    Nasdaq-listed owner takes the first of five dropdown newbuildings from Greece-based sponsor
  • GasLog completes $460m acquisition of BG duo
    Brings to eight the number of LNG carriers taken from BG in last 12 months
  • Sovcomflot shrugs off sanctions as it returns to profit
    Improvement due to company's own efforts as well as better market, Kolesnikov insists
  • Six new ultra large ships for OOCL makes G6 alliance look more formidable
    With MOL's recent six-strong order, G6 will be able to compete directly against 2M and Ocean Three on the Asia-Europe trades
  • Rickmers Group swoops on three boxships
    The three post-panamax vessels will be chartered to CMA CGM
  • HSH returns to profit as shipping provisions plunge 70%
    But bank forced to up regional government financial guarantees
  • Gargiulo replaces Heimann at IMEC
    New chief executive has strong human resources background
  • Paragon posts larger loss in fourth quarter
    Bulker owner exploring alternatives to boost liquidity and 'emerge stronger' from downturn
  • Box line reliability up in February
    Hamburg Süd replaces Maersk Line as most reliable carrier
  • Howe Robinson and ICAP finalise broking merger
    New Singapore company starts trading today
  • Slight rise in activity ushers out miserable first quarter
    Increased trading in the Pacific and Atlantic provides some relief for struggling capesize owners
  • India demolition enjoys resurgence
    Improving steel plate prices and a stabilising rupee behind increased activity
  • Zim looks to expand on US east coast
    Carrier is considering adding extra services to Atlantic seaboard in light of increased demand
  • Six 20,000 teu containerships on order for OOCL
    Hong Kong-listed container line is latest to shake off its resistance to ordering mega ships, as Asia capacity war heats up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • TSA's proposed minimum rates reflect strong demand to East and Gulf coasts
    Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced Wednesday a schedule of minimum rates that appear to reflect strong demand for vessel space on all-water services to the East and Gulf coasts, and congestion issues on the West Coast. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion agreement of 15 of the largest carriers...
  • Port of Virginia deploys more equipment to cope with six-week-long backlog
    The Port of Virginia is rolling out additional equipment and breaking ground on a new cargo yard in an effort to relieve a now six-week-long container backlog on the waterfront. Since a winter storm shut down the port for four consecutive days over the Presidents' Day weekend in February, the port...
  • US truck driver shortage getting worse, turnover figures show
    The U.S. truck driver shortage is getting worse, despite increases in driver pay and redoubled hiring and retention efforts by for-hire trucking companies, truckload driver turnover data released today by the American Trucking Associations indicate. The driver turnover rate at large truckload companies has been stuck at 90 percent or higher...
  • European volume flat while Asia-Europe capacity rises
    Growth in containerized imports and exports through North Europe ports is expected to flatten out this year after solid increases in 2014, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced by Hackett Associates and the Bremen, Germany-based Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics, projects that North Europe...
  • 2M partners Maersk, MSC add trans-Atlantic service
    2M Alliance partners Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have added a fourth westbound trans-Atlantic service as part of a global revamping of their east-west routes. The new ATL4 service will call Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, New York-New Jersey and Savannah. The new service will result in the deletion of those ports...
  • Carrier contract rate benchmark ticks up amid east-west spot pricing drop
    A benchmark of contracted ocean freight rates has inched up, but doubts remain whether the uptick is sustainable considering beneficial cargo owners' resistance to pay more for poor service. Ocean contact rates on cargo moving on the two major east-west routes - Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific - increased 1 percent between November and...
  • West Coast container volume plummets by nearly a quarter
    Container volumes at West Coast ports plummeted 24 percent in the first two months of the year compared to 2014 due work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, marine terminal congestion and the diversion of cargo to other ports. Numbers posted Wednesday on the website of the Pacific Maritime...
  • Hapag-Lloyd software catches misdeclared hazmat shipments
    Hapag-Lloyd said it detected and prevented the shipment of 2,620 misdeclared shipments of dangerous goods last year - an average of more than 50 a week. The German container ship line said the misdeclared goods were detected by its new proprietary software that flags suspicious shipments and provides data to quantify...
  • West Coast port congestion creates Panama Canal delays
    Officials at the Panama Canal say an "unusual" backlog of vessels on either side of the waterway is likely due to the lingering effects of U.S. West Coast port congestion more than a month after acrimonious labor disputes there came to a close. "The situation affected the weekly schedules of services...
  • Intermodal's challenges as seen through a Fresno farewell
    As of Dec. 8, 2014, BNSF Railway ceased intermodal service at its Fresno, California ramp. BNSF believes the closure "will allow the railroad to increase the speed, frequency and reliability of service for shippers" by diverting business north to Stockton, or south to Los Angeles or San Bernardino. While the...
  • US Coast Guard takes lead to address cyber risks at ports
    WASHINGTON - When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the primary and secondary communications systems of the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2012, terminal operators, pilots and others turned to older technologies to thwart the further hampering of operations. With landlines and information technology systems down, port workers communicated via VHF...
  • Oakland port director plans ILWU-BCO forum for discussion
    Chris LytleThere is no more urgent question facing West Coast port directors in the aftermath of the devastating labor standoff than how to restore the trust of beneficial cargo owners. Yet with it being impossible for port directors to guarantee the reliability of the longshore workforce, finding a solution is...
  • Capacity surge to pressure Asia-Europe freight rate
    Surging capacity on the Asia-North Europe route as carriers deploy more ultra-large vessels will intensify pressure on already vulnerable freight rates, according to Alphaliner.Total weekly capacity is set to increase by 9.1 percent in 2015, led by the O3 and CKYHE alliances which will both boost their cargo space by...
  • Global air cargo soars on Chinese New Year, US port congestion
    Global air cargo traffic soared by 11.7 percent in February, driven largely by the timing of the Chinese lunar New Year and the congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, the International Air Transport Association reported. There was a surge in shipments in the weeks leading up to the New Year vacation...
  • OOCL follows G6 partner MOL with 20,000-TEU ship order
    HONG KONG - The decision by Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) to order six 20,000-TEU ships was widely expected and comes just three weeks after fellow G6 Alliance member MOL ordered six mega-vessels of its own.It will enable the G6 to deploy a string of 20,000-TEU vessels in the Asia-Europe...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • New Golden Ocean debuts
    The shares of newly-swelled Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) began trading on the Nasdaq and Oslo stock exchanges today, following the merger with Knightsbridge Shipping.
  • Newbuild headed to Florida
    Holland America Line has unveiled the deployment of its forthcoming newbuilding, the 99,000-gt Koningsdam.
  • US touts cruise rules
    The US Coast Guard says proposed security rules for the cruise sector would bring more uniform safety requirements across the industry with minimal costs.
  • Iraq drops MMS case
    Iraq has withdrawn a lawsuit filed against Greece's Marine Management Services (MMS) in the court of Piraeus over Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) crude oil transportation.
  • U-Ming stronger
    Taiwan's U-Ming has posted better profit for 2014 as revenue rose.
  • HBC hires five handies
    Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has expanded its fleet with the charter of five handymaxes on long-term deals.
  • Double deal for CPLP
    Capital Product Partners LP (CPLP) has secured employment for two tankers at improved rates.
  • Ship sinks off Taiwan
    Rescuers are searching for 13 seafarers missing after their cargoship sank off Taiwan.
  • Askins leaves Ince & Co
    High-profile casualty and piracy lawyer Stephen Askins is leaving Ince & Co for a new role at Tatham Macinnes.
  • FSL gets firm rate
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has sealed a firm long-term charter rate for one of its two crude oil tankers.
  • Rickmers splashes $260m
    Germany's Rickmers Group has invested in three medium-size eco-containerships being built at South Korea's STX shipyard.
  • Kherson loss widens
    Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has reported a loss of UAH 566.67m ($24.16m) in 2014.
  • Anek losses trimmed
    Anek Lines has cut its deficit for 2014 but also saw its revenue and itineraries fall.
  • Condor gets bum rap
    Condor Ferries has opened itself up to some light-hearted ribbing online after posting an "embarrassing" safety rap video.
  • Ocean Yield in tanker play
    Norway's Ocean Yield has moved into the tanker sector with a $306.8m deal to buy resales for charter to Navig8.
  • Maersk boxship grounded
    A Maersk-owned containership that grounded off the Netherlands has been refloated with the assistance of six tugs.
  • BWO stretches FPSO deal
    BW Offshore (BWO) has extended the contract for one of its five FPSOs working off Brazil.
  • HSH slashes loan losses
    Germany's HSH Nordbank has returned to profit after cutting its shipping portfolio and slashing loan losses.
  • Euronav confirms pay-out
    New York-listed Euronav has restored its dividend payments despite posting a loss in 2014.
  • HRP open for business
    Newly created shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners (HRP) started trading on Wednesday, with its chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen expressing "high hopes" for the new venture.
  • Sea Falcon terminated
    Deep Sea Supply has received a termination notice for one of its PSVs operating in the North Sea.
  • Paragon results deteriorate
    Paragon Shipping has posted a fourth quarter loss of $10.2m pushing it to a full year loss of $51.8m figures released late Tuesday show.
  • OOCL books mega boxships
    OOCL has ordered six 20,000-teu containerships at Samsung Heavy Industries, the shipowner has confirmed.
  • LOOP reaches 10bn
    Louisiana Offshore Oil Port's (LOOP) offshore marine terminal has reached a new milestone offloading its ten billionth barrel of crude oil.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Baltimore ILA local approves contract
  • NAFTA freight totals $89.3b in January
  • Port of Virginia chips away at congestion
  • Mode shift boosts February air freight volumes
  • UTi reports $203 million loss for year
  • Canada Post Group back in black
  • Port of Mobile dedicates new steel facility
  • Service Announcements: CMA CGM and CaroTrans
  • Executive Moves: NATA, NTSB and Port of Cleveland
  • LLamasoft acquires IBM supply chain products

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Yemen ports remain closed amid security concerns
    It is unknown when they will reopen.
  • Tanker sector encouraged to continue slow sailing
    Despite appeal of lower bunker fuel prices.
  • IMO to vote on new Secretary-General
    Nominations have closed.
  • Chemoil Adani: 'Business as usual'
    Bunker team has seen some senior members leave.
  • Scientists warn recent drop in ship emissions won't last
    Says sector must find ways to cut CO2 output to contribute to global efforts.
  • Another container line orders 20,000 TEU vessels
    Orient is following the example of Maersk and China Shipping Container Lines.
  • More time for LNG 'green assessment'
    US project includes bunkering.
  • Crude prices under pressure as Iran talks continue
    Any deal to lift sanctions would see more oil arriving in already oversupplied market.
  • Container lines face threat of bankruptcy
    'It is a very difficult industry to continue to make money in.'
  • Correction: Total Lubmarine patent applied for in 2007
    But only recently published online.
  • Sea Asia: A showcase for maritime sector
    Takes place April 21 to 23.
  • Brightoil fuel oil trading team shrinks
    Two team members have left the company, report says.
  • Titan restructuring hits bunkering activities
    No revenue generated from two major customers during 2014, says company.
  • Australia: State election clears way for new sulphur rules
    Authorities looking into ship-to-shore power installations.
  • Rosneft gains full control over bunker tanker operator
    Authorities approve transaction.
  • Bunker delivery unit to incorporate MFM technology
    Technology has been used in bunker operations in Myanmar.
  • New hiring at GAC Bunker Fuels
    Former employee rejoins to take on new role.
  • Report: Suez Canal expansion to finish early
    Work completed by July.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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