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November 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 327.7pc to US$988/TEU, rising 15pc to USWC and 9pc to USEC
  • Shanghai Port registers first quarterly profit fall in over a year
  • OOCL takes delivery of final 8,888 TEU newbuilding
  • ZIM starts regular service between Shanghai and Russia Far East
  • Hague court ruling drives 'stake through heart' of China's Spratlys claim
  • CN Rail Q3 profit up 18pc despite fall in volume
  • Ruscon H1 container throughput up 11pc
  • Petlim port in Turkey due to open in spring 2016
  • Jan de Rijk Logistics wins contract from Norwegian Cargo
  • Marinetex China meet December 1-4 offer report on shipbuilding sector
  • ANA's net profit soars 51pc despite weaker cargo revenue
  • Cargolux Italia starts second direct Milan to Zhengzhou flight
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Airlines are honoured

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
  • Idle boxships up to five-year high
  • LNG shipping under pressure from tumbling European re-exports, says report
  • Ship operating costs seen increasing in 2015 & 2016
  • Sri Lanka & India propose agreement on trade
  • Centre has taken various initiatives in port development: Gadkari
  • Labour agitation at Speedy CFS near JN Port
  • Maritime fraternity welcomes Belgium's new Consul General in Mumbai
  • ICD-Sahnewal runs block train carrying rice containers to Mundra Port
  • Economy to grow 7.5 pc in 2015-16, says World Bank
  • Forex reserves decline by $1.98 bn to $351.55 bn
  • Govt extends MEIS duty incentives to boost exports
  • INR declines by 45 paise to close at 65.27 against dollar
  • PM takes personal interest to clear stalled public projects
  • Social security agreement to be India's top agenda at TPF meeting with US
  • World Bank prescriptions for transaction cost reduction & ease of doing business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nile Dutch adds Turkey to West Africa link
  • Reducing GHG in a big way
  • Goberna representing F&A in Iberia
  • Shanghai-Rotterdam rates almost stable
  • First blocktrain from Burghausen to south range port
  • Borg components reach workshops faster
  • Eurowings flying to Caribbean sun
  • ACP new Air China GSA in South Africa
  • Flying from London to Frankfurt for ACS
  • Tiger grants put teeth into US projects
  • E-commerce in Singapore's new shopping mall
  • High-ranking sales profi for Interrail
  • European re-exports affect LNG shipping
  • UK strengthens European railfreight trade
  • El Al unveils largest ever acquisition
  • C.H. Robinson reports glowing Q3 results
  • Hapag-Lloyd lowers share price range

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • No general increase for German defence members
    Freight, demurrage and defence (FD&D) insurance premiums for German tramp shipowners will remain unchanged for the tenth successive year in 2016, German defence association Schutzverein Deutscher Rheder informed its members on 29 October. Following a strong surplus for the year 2014 the club's
  • Mixed outlooks for COSCO, CSDC amid merger rumours
    China's top two shipping companies have experienced different fortunes amid rumours of merger talks. COSCO slumped into losses for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015 at CNY1.7 billion (USD267 million) against a profit of CNY1.62 billion in 3Q14. The company's revenue was recorded at CNY14.1
  • NOL slumps into net loss of USD96 million
    Singapore-listed Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) deepened its losses with a slump of USD96 million for the third quarter ended 18 September 2015, as compared with a net loss of USD23 million in 3Q14. The shipping company's revenue faltered by 28% to USD1.2billion in 3Q15, compared with USD1.6 billion in
  • Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu Asia-Europe spot rates soar to USD988/teu
    Spot rates on the battered Asia-North Europe trade skyrocketed to USD988/teu this week as some carriers appeared to recover the full November 1 general rate increases. While it was not enough to make the year-on-year comparisons positive - the rate was 25% lower than during the same week last year
  • KSS Line orders another VLGC
    South Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 30 October that it had ordered an 84,000 m³ Very large gas carrier (VLGC) worth KRW88 billion (USD77million) from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in anticipation of winning more long-term shipping contracts. The ship is to be built by
  • Bahri to renew shipyard project with Sembcorp, Saudi Aramco
    The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) will renew talks with Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine and oil company Saudi Aramco regarding the construction of a shipyard, although an agreement previously signed by the three parties has expired. Bahri, Sembcorp Marine, and Saudi Aramco
  • Ground-breaking for Wärtsilä factory in China
    CSSC Wärtsilä Engine Co (CWEC), a joint venture (JV) between Finland-based power supplier Wärtsilä and China's giant CSSC Group, held a ground-breaking ceremony on 28 October 2015. It celebrated the commencement of construction of its new 20,000 m² factory in Lingang, Shanghai. The CWEC JV was
  • Whistleblower highlights pilot fatigue
    Australia's transport safety investigation body has highlighted pilot fatigue along with equipment failure and marine work practices in its annual report released on 30 October. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) FY14 report cites 160 marine accidents and incidents, and five major

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Asia-North Europe rates jump to nearly $1,000 as the next round of GRIs looms
  • Europe's air freight carriers report weak results, laying blame on global downturn
  • IAG Cargo, the least transparent, said its third-quarter commercial revenue, July 1 to September 30, was €238m, up 0.8% on a ...
  • NOL sails back into the red, blaming weak container market for APL revenue plunge

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2015
  • Australia names preferred tenderer for new icebreaker

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Port of Newport nets TIGER funds for deep-water marine terminal project
  • New Drewry report looks at state of LNG freight rates
  • Port of Olympia calling for Harbor Patrol Program volunteers
  • Port of Seattle taps Utterback as real estate development director
  • TSA teaming with AgTC to clarify new SOLAS rules

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Daiichi Chuo shares delisted in Tokyo
    Japanese carrier under rehabilitation continues to seek sponsorship
  • Fugro cutting ships and staff as oil slump hits subsea
    Company to try new approach to selling subsea division after failing to find buyer
  • Bunker association appeals for pragmatism in OW disputes
    Negotiations preferable, but suppliers retain right to arrest vessels, says IBIA chief executive
  • Capital Product boosts earnings as fleet expands
    Greece-based owner inks new tanker charters with Petrobras and Shell
  • Asia-Europe rates jump threefold
    Carriers rejoice following successful November GRIs, but analysts warn of increased overcapacity in the weeks ahead
  • K Line down on supply/demand imbalance
    Consolidated income down 25% at diversified Japanese operator
  • NOL losses widen in third quarter as freight rates fall
    No peak season demand and weak backhaul trade drag down revenue
  • ACL's new ro-ro/containership heads for Liverpool
    Boost for Red Ensign as Grimaldi subsidiary pledges to register at least two of its new vessels in UK
  • Dorian LPG earnings up on newbuilding deliveries
    New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong spot rates
  • MOL dragged down by Daiichi Chuo
    MOL cuts full-year net income forecast by 60.5%
  • EBRD invests $218m in Morocco's new port
    Project will be built in the Bay of Betoya
  • US port projects awarded $44.3m in government grants
    Five awards will go to projects related to commercial seaports
  • Port of Venice discharges fully assembled shiploader
    Italian port handles one of its largest project cargoes to date
  • Pavilion Energy spearheads Singapore's LNG hub ambitions
    Company mulls small scale LNG supply development in Southeast Asia
  • Monarch nominates two independent directors to Scorpio Bulkers board
    Private equity group's feud with company over corporate governance intensifies
  • AgTC and TSA unite to address concerns over box weight checks
    Shippers fear Solas changes could cause significant disruption to supply chain
  • Seattle and Tacoma ports to adopt five-year capacity upgrade plan
    Alliance will allocate $39.1m capital budget for 2016
  • A convergence of conversions
    Greece retains plenty of ship conversion know-how
  • In shipping for the long haul
    Cross-traders focused on big vessels, Greeks are maintaining a high share of tanker and dry bulk business around the globe
  • Switching to gas
    Owners are proving adept at financing their expansion in both LNG and LPG shipping
  • Fewer finance options for the average owner
    Petrofin's Ted Petropoulos tells Lloyd's List that banks are starting to cleanse their portfolios, but confidence may not return until the market picks up
  • Suitors line up at Greece's door
    Most shipowners are adamant they will not be leaving, but maritime centres are circling as instability threatens the status quo
  • Greek boxship fleet stacks up
    The gap with Germany, traditionally dominant in containers, has been halved
  • The private side of public George
    Greece's most diverse shipowning group is poised to reinvent itself - again
  • Taking the finger off the trigger?
    Greeks are still a mainstay of shipping deals, but our poll of leading shipbrokers suggests that more of their clients are cautiously waiting on the sidelines
  • In sickness and in health
    Greek shipowners honour their vows to the sea as they continue investing in all industry sectors
  • Yards count cost of national crisis
    Stability and recovery of banking system are vital if industry is to be revived
  • Lunde's admiration for Greek shipowners is longstanding
    Norwegian-born ship industry leader Dagfinn Lunde talks to Lloyd's List about his special relationship with Greece

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Pricing, freight mix push up YRC Worldwide profits
    YRC Worldwide continued its slow, steady drive back into the black in the third quarter, reporting a net profit of $19.8 million, compared with a $1.2 million profit a year ago. For the first nine months of 2015, the less-than-truckload operator reported $24.2 million in net income, compared with a $73.9...
  • Shanghai-to-US container rates strengthen
    Following the lead of freight rates in the Asia-Europe trade, spot rates on the Shanghai Container Freight Index to the U.S. West and East coasts bumped up this week. Carriers have been complaining about the lack of a peak shipping season this fall, but it may be defined this year as...
  • New Baltiysk container facility aimed at speeding customs processing
    ST PETERSBURG - Baltic Stevedore Co. said its new nearly two-acre container yard for empties and an inspection point will speed up customs cargo processing and improve inland distribution at the Baltiysk container cargo terminal. The facility is part of Baltic Stevedore's broader $70 million plan to increase capacity from roughly 144,00...
  • ACL receives first of four innovative con-ro ships
    Atlantic Container Line has taken delivery of the first of four new container/roll-on, roll-off ships that are the largest of their type ever built and that will expand ACL's unique trans-Atlantic niche. The Atlantic Star will join ACL's trans-Atlantic service in December. Its sister ships will be delivered in the first...
  • Rotterdam partners with Bank of China to tap 'Belt and Road' push
    The port of Rotterdam has established a strategic partnership with the Bank of China focused mainly on Beijing's "Belt and Road" strategy to boost trade links with Europe. The alliance was sealed in a memorandum of understanding signed by the Port Authority's CEO Allard Castelein and Dong Weijan, president of the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts IPO price range on 'market volatility'
    Hapag-Lloyd on Friday cut the price range for shares in its initial public offering, citing "ongoing market volatility." The German ocean carrier also bumped up the number of new shares in a capital increase after shareholder TUI reduced the number of shares it is willing to offer. The shares will now be...
  • Revenues flatten out among Japan's 'Big Three' lines
    Japan's three largest container lines saw their group revenues miss forecasts and remain almost flat in the first half of the current fiscal year, while Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) slipped into the red.MOL, NYK Line and "K" Line reported their financial results for the first half of 2015, which started...
  • IAG cargo revenue rises, volume falls
    International Airlines Group posted a slight increase in cargo revenue in the third quarter despite a bigger decline in volume as the Anglo-Spanish carrier scaled back freighter operations. The British Airways-Iberia carrier's freight revenue edged 0.8 percent higher to 238 million euros [$262 million] in July-September from 236 million euros a...
  • Gujarat Pipavav volume plunges despite Nhava Sheva diversion potential
    APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port recorded a 24 percent year-over-year decline in its container volumes during the second fiscal quarter, according to a company statement filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange. It was the second straight quarter of declining throughput at the minor facility on India's west coast Industry analysts wonder...
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts IPO price range on 'market volatility'
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd on Friday cut the price range for shares in its initial public offering, citing "ongoing market volatility." The German ocean carrier also bumped up the number of new shares in a capital increase after shareholder TUI reduced the number of shares it is willing to offer. The shares will...
  • JAL profit surges despite weak air cargo revenue
    Japan Airlines's net profit surged 28.7 percent year-over-year in the April-September period to 103.4 billion yen ($854 million), as lower fuel prices and cost-reduction efforts more than made up for a decline in cargo operations revenue. Revenue from cargo operations slipped 0.9 percent year-over-year in the April-September to 40.7 billion yen...
  • Weak freight rates send NOL tumbling to deep loss
    HONG KONG - NOL's third-quarter results were awash in red ink as the Singapore-listed company reported a third quarter net loss of $96 million, down 300 percent compared to the same period last year as rate levels tumbled on the major trades.The parent of container line APL posted core earnings...
  • Asia-Europe spot rates more than triple
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the battered Asia-North Europe trade skyrocketed 327 percent to $988 per TEU this week as some carriers appeared to recover the full Nov. 1 general rate increases for the first time since anyone can remember.While it wasn't enough to make the year-over-year comparisons positive,...
  • Revenues flatten out among Japan's 'Big Three' lines
    Japan's three largest container lines saw their group revenues miss forecasts and remain almost flat in the first half of the current fiscal year, while Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) slipped into the red.MOL, NYK Line and "K" Line reported their financial results for the first half of 2015, which started...
  • Despite recent lost, China Shipping to charter 11 mega-ships
    HONG KONG - Hours after reporting a $160 million net loss in the first nine months of the year, China Shipping Container Lines announced that it planned to charter 11 mega ships of 21,000 TEUs.China's second largest carrier will bareboat charter six of the ultra large container vessels and hold...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • VLGC market tight into 2016: Dorian
    Dorian LPG executives expect world LPG exports to grow thanks to US and Iran
  • Brazil axe tips World Wide into breach
    World Wide Supply challenging Petrobras cancellation as bondholders declare default.
  • GulfMark idles PSV
    Latest reported lay-up means there are now 79 ships stacked in North Sea ports.
  • Barge and heavy-lifter collide off Texas
    US Coast Guard says Intermarine vessel is damaged after collision with a Kirby barge.
  • Operating costs to rise
    Consultant Moore Stephens says wages and repair bills to drive up owners' expenses next year.
  • CPLP falls short
    Evangelos Marinakis-led partnership boosts Q3 earnings but misses forecasts.
  • Dorian exceeds market's expectations
    Greek gas carrier owner posts strong Q2 result as it prepares for more newbuilding deliveries.
  • Maersk fixes AHTS
    Danish anchor-handler reportedly secures three-month deal with BW Offshore in Brazil.
  • NOL logs bigger loss
    Singaporean owner posts weaker result for the third quarter as revenue declines by one third.
  • Singapore shake-up
    Law firm Reed Smith poaches Ince and Incisive partners as it beefs up Lion City presence.
  • Dorian exceeds expectations
    Greek gas carrier owner posts strong Q3 result as it prepares for more newbuilding deliveries.
  • Glovis profit falls 82%
    Korean car carrier owner hit by sluggish demand in the third quarter.
  • Fewer orders hit MES
    Japanese shipbuilder posts a small first-half loss as new business falls 17%.
  • CT wins cable work
    Danish owner signs contract for vessel Sia to serve DONG's UK wind farm.
  • Bonheur mixed in third
    Oslo-listed company sees its cruise business deliver strong results but offshore division was weaker.
  • Hapag-Lloyd confirms IPO price cut
    German container line blames market volatility for reduction of range; maintains $300m cash target.
  • Condor ferry pulled
    $75m Condor Liberation out of service after maintenance problem.
  • Damen clinches icebreaker
    Dutch yard and Serco unit set for $712m contract for Antarctic newbuilding.
  • Crystal sale boosts NYK
    Result at Japan's largest shipowner boosted by the sale of its cruise arm in the first quarter.
  • Daiichi default dents MOL interims
    Japanese shipowning giant forced to take a JPY26.2bn write-down on stake in collapsed compatriot.
  • K Line profit down 45%
    Extraordinary losses bring drag down results at top three Japanese shipowner.
  • Pacific Radiance to re-jig bonds
    Move designed to give company greater operational and financial flexibility amid a depressed offshore industry.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Spot container rates skyrocket from Asia to Europe
  • Japanese carriers report mixed first half results
  • CSCL to lease up to 11 ships with capacity for 21,000 TEUs each
  • Port of New York/New Jersey reports record September
  • Echo Q3 revenues, profits up more than 40%
  • Norfolk Southern sees 19% drop in Q3 net income
  • CN increases net income 18% in Q3
  • BMW taps K + N for spare parts services
  • Oceanex to replace fire-damaged crane at St. John's
  • SEKO opens first branch in Wales
  • HTA complains of illegal activity during drayage protests
  • NOL reports $96m Q3 loss due to 'severe' rate erosion
  • ACL takes delivery of largest-ever conro vessel
  • U.S. GDP growth slows in Q3
  • XPO Logistics finalizes Con-way acquisition
  • UPS readies for record holiday shipment volumes
  • Indonesia looks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership
  • Obama signs 3-week highway patch, PTC deadline extension
  • DOT awards $500m in TIGER grants

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2015
  • Ship operating costs set to rise, survey finds
    But percentage increase relatively low.
  • AGUNSA's new barge 'en route to Valparaiso'
    Replacing previous barge that had operational problems.
  • CARB warns of sulphur compliance risk when using 'ULSFO'
    Says products that don't meet distillate specifications are often close to upper 0.10% sulphur limit.
  • OW test case may go to Supreme Court
    Decision has implications beyond shipping.
  • Experienced bunker professional takes purchasing role
    Kim Gade has left Glander and joined MUR Shipping in Dubai.
  • Report: Vitol to use chartered ships for oil storage
    Four of five vessels will be used for 'refined products and a fifth for storage of dirty products'.
  • Odjfell extends fuel-saving programme
    By bringing more ships into the programme.
  • Carnival in fuel-saving move
    Costa Cruises to get digital monitoring of fuel use.
  • MAN Diesel claims vessel 'retrofit milestone'
    140 units on order, it says.
  • BV approves concept design for LNG bunker tanker
    Vessel has a 4,000 m3 carrying capacity for LNG.
  • Carnival launches fuel, fleet monitoring unit
    New unit opens in Germany.
  • Engine manufacturer celebrates vessel 'retrofit milestone'
    Engines have displayed 'seamless change' between fuel oil and gas operation, it says.
  • BV approves concept LNG bunker tanker
    Vessel has a 4,000 m3 carrying capacity for LNG.
  • Retrofit costs could hamper LNG bunkering uptake
    According to shipbroker Poten & Partners.
  • Report: Vitol to use chartered ships for crude storage
    Four of five ore-bulk-oil carriers will be used for 'refined products and a fifth for storage of dirty products'.
  • Ship leaking oil off Canada's East Coast
    Divers have recovered 6,000 litres of the estimated 20,000 litres within the vessel.

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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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