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February 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Wall Street Journal reports Maersk planning orders of 20,000-TEU ships
  • State Council: Replicate free trade zone rules in other Chinese cities
  • Inherently corrupt system governs British marine pilotage, says campaigner
  • Hoegh Osaka's unscathed car cargo likely to be scrapped for fear of suits
  • Russian-backed rebel rockets kill 30 Ukrainians in Sea of Azov port city
  • Korean Register offers money-saving low-sulphur fuel changeover software
  • 600 of 2,000 of Vancouver harbour truckers' work licences revoked
  • US Defence test boat completes 35-knot unmanned voyage in busy waters
  • High Court: Insurers must pay US$76 million for Brillante Virtuoso loss
  • LA-Long Beach truckers prepare to launch 'grey' chassis pool on March 1
  • Anna Thompson takes over from Richard Hall as Cathay flight ops chief
  • Air France-KLM Cargo chief Erik Varwijk quits, 'time for something new'
  • JAL profit off 3.1pc to US$1.01 billion despite 9.4pc jump in offshore cargo
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, African to network

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • "K" Line's net profit more than doubles in first three quarters
  • Evergreen to charter eleven 18,000-TEU vessels
  • Korea, Taiwan & Hong Kong in TS Lines' new weekly service
  • Liberian Registry launches green ship initiative
  • MOL takes delivery of new LNG carrier for key Asia-Pacific project
  • NYK registers impressive net profit increase for 9 months of fiscal
  • Slovenia's Koper in major expansion mode
  • Softlink Global wins Express IT Award 2014 for Best Cloud Solution
  • UASC orders 2,000 new reefer units
  • EU Transport Commissioner engages in dialogue with port stakeholders
  • Four bidders vying for dredging project at Mormugao Port
  • Port of Antwerp handles 4.3 pc more freight in 2014
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port receives Capesize vessel
  • Telangana likely to set up dry port
  • Centre sets up special pack-houses for mango exports
  • Development of SEZs in Maharashtra only after review: Industries Minister
  • Euro fall to impact traditional export sectors: Fieo
  • US to help make Vizag a smart city

International Transport Journalweb site
  • TNT expands road service to Turkey and Kosovo
  • Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville records 50% growth
  • Capturing freight carbon with new ISO guidelines
  • Hupac shifting more from road to rail
  • Project Partners teams up with Century group
  • Smart system to battle Long Beach congestion
  • Interrail Logistics teams up with Gomultimodal
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to Ahmedabad
  • New CEO to return airberlin to profitability
  • London-Manchester intermodal service doubles
  • Dreamliner launch client to buy bigger B787 version
  • Lufthansa Cargo and Dachser prolong partnership
  • Global schedule performance drops in 2014

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • "K" Line exec pleads guilty to price fixing
    Hiroshige Tanioka was sentenced to 18 months in US prison and a USD20,000 fine for conspiring to fix prices on ro-ro cargo in the Asia-US trade. Tanioka, who pled guilty in federal court in Baltimore, Maryland, on 30 January, participated in the conspiracy while he was an executive at Japanese
  • Genoa breaks cargo records in 2014
    The Italian port of Genoa broke several records last year, including those for containers and total cargo volume moved. The port announced that all told, its terminals moved nearly 52M tonnes of cargo in 2014, an increase of 4.8% compared with that of the previous year. The port's container
  • ESPO wary of Juncker plan
    The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern that the EUR315Bn (USD355Bn) EU investment plan championed by European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker will divert funds from EU port infrastructure projects. ESPO said it had learned that a guarantee fund to be set up under
  • Frangou highlights box fleet
    As the dry bulk sector hits new lows, Navios Partners chairwoman Angeliki Frangou has focused attention on her company's container ship holdings. The NYSE-listed mixed-fleet owner has reported net income of USD13.5M for 4Q14, up 33% from USD10.1M in 4Q13. Higher profits were driven by a larger
  • GLDD awarded NY dredge contract
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock won a USD23.4M contract for an ongoing environmental construction project at Fire Island, New York. The contract is the second of what is anticipated to be three contracts to be awarded to implement the Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) Stabilization Project,
  • Delaware River deepening gets $97.5M
    Federal funds totalling USD97.5M have been allocated to continue deepening the Delaware River on the American East Coast, a Pennsylvania lawmaker said. US Senator Bob Casey said on 29 January that the US Army Corps of Engineers is releasing USD62.5M in new funding, along with USD35M that had
  • Scrapping 'could boost dry bulk sector'
    An increase in scrapping of dry bulk carriers could bring some relief to a dry bulk market that continues to suffer from poor outlook, analysts and brokers said. "In the demolition market, the highlight of the week is the increased appetite for Capesize bulkers," said Greek shipbroker Weber Seas
  • Meiji Shipping orders VLCC
    Japanese shipowner Meiji Shipping Group has ordered a very large crude carrier from shipbuilder Japan Marine United. In a Tokyo Stock Exchange filing, Meiji Shipping, led by CEO Kazuya Uchida, said the newbuilding order serves to modernise and expand the company's fleet. The company would not
  • MOL receives first China-built LNG carrier
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced today the delivery of the LNG carrier Papua by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Hudong) last Friday. This is the first in a series of four ships to be built by Hudong for the PNG LNG project in Papua New Guinea invested by China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
  • Myanmar, Thailand pledge to develop Dawei
    Myanmar and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to the Dawei port project, the Thai government has reported via its website. The announcement is significant because the 28-30 January meeting in Bangkok was the first joint high-level committee between the two sides since the Thai military took
  • TCC focuses on Japanese market for growth
    Hong Kong-headquartered ship management company, Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Company (TCC), cited the Japanese market as the main focus for the company's "blue chip, top-of-mind, boutique shipowning strategy" for growth. Kenneth Koo, group chairman and CEO of TCC, highlighted in the company's 60th
  • AZRB invests $7.44M in bunkering facilities
    Malaysia-listed construction and oil and gas company, Ahmad Zaki Resources (AZRB) has made a MYR27M ($7.44M) investment into bunkering facilities at Tok Bali Port, Malaysia. Around MYR12M from the investment fund will be used to construct two three-litre marine gas oil tanks, while the remaining
  • POSH acquires Eide Marine Offshore
    Singapore-listed boat charter services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based offshore engineering company Eide Marine Offshore BV (EMO). As a result, EMO has become a wholly owned subsidiary of POSH. EMO is primarily involved in the
  • HMM sells Hyundai Securities stake to Orix
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that Japanese financial services group Orix Corp's private equity arm has been selected as the preferred bidder for its controlling stake in affiliated stockbroking firm Hyundai Securities. The development comes after some bidders submitted letters of
  • Tanker missing off Indonesia after 'pirate' boarding
    An Indonesian-flagged chemical tanker went missing after being boarded by armed men off North Sulawesi, Indonesia. MT Rehobot was carrying around 1,100 tonnes of diesel before setting off from Bitung, North Sulawesi, on 28 January, according to a report from the Singapore-based anti-piracy
  • Australia slaps one-year ban on port state offender
    In a new first, Australian port state control has outlawed a ship from Australian ports for a full 12 months. Indonesian-flagged container ship Red Rover was directed not to enter any Australian port for a year after being detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) three times
  • CSSC-SSE is back to black in 2014
    Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE), a Chinese maker of marine equipment, machineries and steel structures, forecast that it returned to the black in 2014 on investment gains. The profits in 2014 totalled between CNY5M ($806,452) and CNY9M, a stock filing of the company

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Budget seeks $11.6 billion for nine new Navy ships
  • Harley Marine installs media wall in communications center
  • Astilleros Gondan to build Østensjø LNG-fueled tugs
  • New MAN Diesel & Turbo genset targets offshore market
  • Whistleblower to collect $250,000 in magic pipe case
  • Chinese shipyard orders ABB systems for LNG carriers

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Port of Portland plans upgrades for Portland International Airport
  • Rail group announces retirement of Safety/Operations Senior VP
  • Port of Vancouver, USA schedules series of six free public tours
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines takes delivery of first Chinese-built LNG carrier
  • DOT releases updated version of Internet transport reference guide

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Dismay at lack of action after bulker tragedies
    IMO told to 'hurry up' by Intercargo chairman while London Greek body blasts 'deplorable' tactics at certain terminals
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics -Transpacific volumes up 6.9% in 2014
    But lack of profitability causes closure of North American west coast service
  • Frontline 2012 pays $96m for two modern suezmax tankers
    John Fredriksen's tanker vehicle eyes improving fortunes for these 1m barrel tankers
  • Capesize demolition frenzy gives way to fresh caution
    Interest from buyers and sellers alike has waned
  • Tianjin Marine throws $1bn from private placement into money market
    Shanghai-listed carrier appears not to be in a hurry to place orders for VLCCs and LNG carriers
  • KfW arranges finance for two Siem newbuildings
    German bank is mandated lead arranger for $350m offshore vessels deal
  • Navios Partners boosts earnings from expanded fleet
    Containership-focused partnership extends dividend pledge to end-2016
  • Carriers' schedule performance slides on 2013 levels
    Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes both record declines in on-time arrivals
  • Manila operations returning to 'normal'
    Yard utilisation expected to fall below 60% before the Chinese New Year, say ICTSI
  • Insurers slam careless heavylift practices
    'Lack of expertise' highlighted by UK Club and Allianz
  • BDI returns to 1980s, helped by hangdog capes
    Difficult business climate for capesizes appears to be mirrored in fortunes of dry bulk sector overall
  • Age of the giants
    New generation of containerships requires a supporting cast of terminals, stevedores, feeders, barges, trains and trucks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Obama's highway plan not expected to go far but funding idea might
    WASHINGTON - Like his past surface transportation budgets, President Obama's most recent ambitious plan to boost funding won't likely go far, but his proposal to tap more dollars for highway, roads and bridges through corporate tax reform has a shot, expert say. Through his fiscal 2016 budget proposal, Obama wants to...
  • Rails ramp up capital plans amid calls for operational change
    The major North American freight railroads this year plan to spend 7.4 percent more on their U.S. networks and on hiring than last year, as they see growing demand and are working to restore service to mid-2013 levels. But there is also an increasing sense in the industry that the railroads...
  • Analysts predict US truckload rates to rise 4 to 9 percent
    Tight truck capacity and low fuel prices will shift the balance between over-the-road trucking and intermodal rail this year, with some intermodal freight being transferred to truck despite rising truckload rates, according to Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The freight payment company and investment research firm expect truckload rates...
  • US Congress steps up pressure on ILWU, PMA to reach deal
    The U.S. Congress is stepping up its pressure on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to reach a "swift resolution" to their 9-month-old contract negotiations. Eighty-four U.S. House members have signed a letter urging the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to...
  • Whistleblower gets $250,000 of car carrier's $1.8 million fine
    A whistleblower among the crew of a Japanese car carrier will receive $250,000 of a $1.8 million fine imposed against the ship operator for illegally dumping oily residue and bilges into the ocean. Haichiuma Steamship Co., a subsidiary of NYK Line, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baltimore to violating...
  • 'K' Line official sentenced to 18 months for price-fixing
    An executive of Japan-based "K" Line was sentenced to 18 months in prison and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors after pleading guilty to involvement in a price-fixing conspiracy among carriers that carry vehicles on roll-on, roll-off ships to and from the United States. The guilty plea and sentence of Hiroshige Tanioka...
  • Port of NY-NJ, ExpressRail set volume records for year
    Containerized cargo volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey hit a record 5,772,303 20-foot-equivalent units last year, up 5.6 percent from 2013, the port authority said. Measured in container lifts, port volume totaled 3,342,286, up 5.4 percent from 2013 and a 4.1 percent increase from the previous record...
  • US truck driver turnover rate rises, pressuring shipping costs
    Despite paying higher wages, many large U.S. truckload carriers are still struggling to keep drivers in their trucks. The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose one point to 97 percent in the third quarter last year, the American Trucking Associations said. That's the same rate as a year...
  • Conflicts and logic
    Reading the JOC 2015 Annual Review and Outlook, I'm reminded of the continuation of the conflicts between service providers and customers, and question some of the logic in these conflicts. Let's start with shippers discussing the "threats" of mega-alliances, the threats being the potential lessening of competition among the carriers, the...
  • New alliances bring uncertainty to a mature trans-Atlantic market
    When the Maersk Kotka called at Charleston and Savannah on Jan. 30 and 31 on a Europe-U.S. Gulf-Mexico-U.S. South Atlantic rotation, there was nothing unusual about the service, but for one big thing: It marked the first call at those ports by a ship on the revamped trans-Atlantic TA3 service...
  • Despite antitrust losses, Yusen Logistics' profit doubles
    Yusen Logistics Co.'s group net profit doubled in the first three quarters of fiscal 2014 - despite antitrust losses in the United States and Singapore - thanks to strong revenue growth and strenuous cost-cutting efforts. The major Japanese international freight forwarder saw its net profit soar a whopping 106.4 percent year-over-year...
  • Earnings jump 18.5 percent at Transport Corporation of India
    Trucking and logistics giant Transport Corporation of India reported an 18.5 percent increase in net earnings to Rs. 17.08 crore (about $2.75 million) for the third fiscal quarter, which ended Dec. 31. Income from operations in the October-to-December period totaled $89.3 million, up 8 percent from $83 million for the same period...
  • New China-Madrid rail service struggles to attract shippers
    The world's longest rail freight service - between China and Spain - has been put on hold because it hasn't attracted cargo for its maiden return journey from Madrid. The first direct service between the two countries arrived in the Spanish capital on Dec. 10 to offload 30 containers after a...
  • US senator: West Coast can learn from East Coast labor peace
    SEA ISLAND, Georgia - A former Dollar General and Reebok CEO who is the new U.S. senator from Georgia drew a sharp distinction on Sunday between longshore labor relations on the West and East Coast, saying labor and management on the East Coast "have a great history of working together." "The...
  • Strong US economy bodes well for container trade, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - A strengthening U.S. economy will continue to generate strong container volumes this year despite weak head haul demand during the latter stages of 2014, according to Drewry Maritime Research.Carriers were paying more attention to broader economic indicators rather than to shorter-term slack season lifting statistics in order...
  • Chinese New Year fails to stimulate factory output, official data shows
    HONG KONG - An expected spike in China's factory production in January in the buildup to a late Chinese New Year failed to materialize, with the official purchasing manager's index (PMI) falling to a level not seen since 2012.China's National Bureau of Statistics released the factory output data that showed...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Chile prosecutor seeks $75m in fines
    Chile's competition watchdog is asking a court to issue $75m in fines as it accused six car carrier operators of forming a customer-allocating cartel.
  • Navios Maritime Partners surges after committing to payout level
    Navios Maritime Partners saw its share price surge after chief executive Angeliki Frangou committed to keeping the company's payout to shareholders at current levels.
  • Analyst shows leap in tanker values
    Second-hand tanker values have increased by 11.2% in the past month, according to analysis by US consultancy Shipping Intelligence.
  • Baillie Gifford raises stake in Royal
    Scottish investment manager Baillie Gifford has increased its holding in Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  • Carnival sees crime rates drop
    Carnival Corp has released data showing a drop in major alleged crimes committed on ships in its North American brands.
  • OOCL profit to rise
    Barclays has backed Hong Kong container line OOCL as its best boxship shares pick as its profit looks likely to rise.
  • Flex converts to MEGI
    Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG has sealed a deal with Samsung Heavy Industries which will see its two LNG newbuildings convert their propulsion systems.
  • CSC Phoenix rising again
    China's Chang Jiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) is predicting a huge profit for 2014 after it came through a court bankruptcy restructuring.
  • Strike three for Star Bulk
    Star Bulk Carriers has disposed of its third vessel in quick succession.
  • NMM boosts profit
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has pushed up its net earnings in the fourth quarter as the fleet expanded.
  • Vik quits KNOP post
    Arild Vik has quit as chief executive and chief financial officer of KNOT Offshore Partners.
  • GSI in the clear
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has won state approval to buy Huangpu Wenchong from its parent CSSC.
  • Salgaocar scraps bulker
    Salgaocar of India is believed to be scrapping its only post-panamax bulk carrier.
  • KfW funds Siem newbuilds
    Siem Offshore has found the required funds for two state-of-the-art well intervention vessels currently being built in Germany.
  • Meratus ship barred
    Australia has issued its first year-long ban after another Meratus Line cargoship failed a safety check.
  • Excelerate bags Ghana job
    US-based Excelerate Energy has been selected to supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to Ghana.
  • Syriza hitting S&P?
    Uncertainty stemming from the Greek election results is being linked to the failure of some sale and purchase deals.
  • Cargoship to be sunk
    Galapagos Islands authorities, insurers and salvors have agreed to scuttle an Ecuadorian cargoship that grounded there last week.
  • Seacat adds double
    UK operator Seacat Services has ordered two crew vessels worth £6m ($9m) at South Boats on the Isle of Wight.
  • NS United banks more
    NS United has recorded an improved profit in the first nine months of its financial year.
  • ABG issues shares
    India's ABG Shipyard is awarding $118m of convertible shares to a creditor as part of its debt restructuring.
  • Avance newcomers underway
    Avance Gas has secured work for its first Chinese VLGC newbuilding and is closing in on a debut deal for a second.
  • Clarksons and Platou seal deal
    Clarksons has completed the purchase of rival RS Platou ahead a schedule.
  • COSL inks quartet
    China's COSL has ordered another four anchor-handlers to add to its growing offshore orderbook.
  • Meiji Shipping adds VLCC
    Japan's Meiji Shipping is expanding its tanker fleet with a new VLCC order.
  • Vulica orders panamaxes
    Texas owner Vulica Shipping has signed up with Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China to renew its 1980s-built panamax fleet.
  • DESS ties up PSV pair
    Deep Sea Supply has tied-up two of its PSV on potential three year charters, removing them from the spot market.
  • S'pore in double arrest
    Two small Asian-owned vessels have been arrested in Singapore, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds.
  • Mixed result for MISC
    MISC is expected to report a varied performance for its two key sectors when it reports its full year results next week.
  • K Line man faces jail
    A K Line official in the US was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Friday after pleading guilty to price fixing.
  • NYK gets 'magic pipe' fine
    A company controlled by NYK has admitted covering up the deliberate discharge of oil and has been ordered to $1.8m by a US court.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • 84 congressmen urge resolution of ILWU-PMA contract
  • Port of New York/New Jersey sets container volume record
  • 'K' Line executive sentenced to jail in price-fixing case
  • Philadelphia port reports 16.7% increase in cargo volume
  • Freight interests lobby again for dedicated infrastructure fund
  • NS, locomotive engineers union reach agreement
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • ITC studies effects of Cuba trade on U.S. exports
  • U.S. 4Q GDP grew 2.6%
  • CORRECTION: 2015 economic outlook mixed for Americas
  • Executive moves: "K" Line, Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. and Swissport International

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • Shell drops another LNG project
    Drop in oil prices cited as reason behind decision.
  • Japanese dual-fuel engine receives type approval
    ClassNK completed testing in 'just a couple of months'.
  • Australia bans vessel for one year
    The Red Rover has been detained three times before.
  • IFO prices climbing in bunker hubs
    Crude oil markets staging a recovery.
  • UK funds vessel monitoring system research
    System uses satellite technology.
  • LNG distributor secures loan
    For liquefaction train ready by mid-year.
  • SOHAR: 'Maintaining first-class fuel supplies is key to the future'
    'In just a few short years, we have attracted many of the biggest names in the shipping industry,' says CEO of the Omani port.
  • LNG carriers to use electrical propulsion system
    System able to lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
  • Merged bunker company promotes Haestrup
    To head up global sales.
  • Hybrid ferries a 'dog's breakfast'
    'Claims about the energy efficiency of these ferries do not stand up to simple engineering scrutiny.'
  • Reefer arrested in Singapore
    Vessel has been detained in Singapore since Thursday.
  • Vessel arrested in Singapore
    Controlled by Vietnamese interests.
  • Chinese bulker firm issues profit warning
    Falling oil prices have softened blow, but not enough, it says.
  • Shipping firm fined for oil discharge
    $250,000 awarded to crew member who provided evidence of illegal discharges.
  • Series of 'eco' ULCCs to enter service in three years
    Japanese shipbuilder adds 11 newbuilds to order book.
  • China fuel oil imports down in January
    Weak demand from bonded bunker sector and Chinese independent refiners.
  • NuStar bounces back to black
    Bunkering business notes higher earnings margin in Q4.
  • Chemical tanker goes missing in Indonesia
    MT Rehobot was carrying some 1,100 of diesel when hijacked.
  • LNG offering 'fresh start' on quality issue
    Argos plans to monitor both quantity and quality during supply from its LNG barge.
  • Barge best option for LNG supply
    Buyers prefer supply by barge and it has safety advantages, but it is the highest cost option to develop.
  • Little clarity on LNG pricing
    No sign of spot pricing, while current and future supply contracts are 'negotiable'.
  • Hybrid superyacht firm makes a splash
    Royal Huisman says its vessel has already logged over 100,000 miles at sea.
  • Continued demand for fuel efficiency monitoring
    High cost fuel efficiency projects may be put on hold while fuel prices are low.
  • Gulf Petrochem on 'development spree'
    Company to concentrate on East Africa and Nigeria markets in 2015.
  • Cyprus: Fall in annual bunker sales
    MGO, HFO sales volumes softened in 2014.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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