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March 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Port productivity not improving to meet demands of mega ships
  • MSC to start fast Asia-Mideast New Falcon service from March 20
  • Schedule reliability at record low due to USWC port congestion
  • Survey: 65pc of shippers plan to quit west coast for the east coast
  • 18,300 TEU Munkebo Maersk becomes biggest ship to sail up the Thames
  • Rocky road ahead before US west coast cargo handling normalised
  • Connecticut's Genesee & Wyoming acquires Britain's Freightliner
  • Bottleneck develops on as navigable water levels on River Plate fall
  • Insurers urge ballast water compliance, World Shipping Council says go slow
  • New German research vessel chooses Voyager navigation software
  • IAG profit up 15.5pc to US$1.12 billion as revenues rise 8.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Busan port on track to handle 20 m TEUs in 2015
  • Maersk Line reports impressive 2014 results
  • MOL expands large-scale containership fleet
  • New FPS LCL service cuts 11 days for Rotterdam-St. Petersburg traffic
  • NYK & Astomos Energy conclude time-charter contract for new VLGC
  • SCFI spot rates from Asia down
  • Cashew exports up by 10 pc at 1,12,975 t in April-Jan.
  • Coffee exports likely to fall 10 pc this year
  • Soyameal exports seen crashing to 26-yr low
  • Spices exports rise by 12 pc during April-Sept.
  • Freight rates hike to increase transaction cost, says BVC Logistics
  • ICD Bawal commences operations by handling steel coils
  • CIL to float 2 SPVs for speedy coal movement
  • INR drops sharply against dollar
  • NTPC awards INR 119-cr. contract to Crompton Greaves
  • Reaction of Mr Gautam S. Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, to Budget 2015-16
  • Saint-Gobain to increase biz in India
  • Union Budget aims at structural changes in economy, says Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100,000th tipper trailer for waste disposal expert
  • Industry stalwart reinforcing GLS
  • Night Star resumes express weekend service
  • Packing materials made in Turkey
  • More investment in infrastructure
  • Hutton Group opens Luba terminal
  • ICTSI appeals to ILWU
  • RZDL cooperates with Siblitmash
  • Iberian partners and Nordic countries
  • Fresh blood for Inter Rail board
  • Finnlines gets hefty refund
  • Metrans tightens security on Istanbul service
  • Worldwide Air Logistics buys out Florida West
  • Long Beach and LA launch grey chassis fleet
  • ACS expanding in Germany

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Fincantieri yard profits drop sharply
    Leading European shipbuilder Fincantieri saw profits drop sharply last year as difficulties in its offshore activities offset the recovery in its main cruise ship construction business. Group profits for 2014 dropped from EUR85 million (USD95.48 million) in 2013 to EUR55 million last year, despite
  • DVB not scared by dry bulk slump
    German transport lender DVB bank is hopeful that risk costs will continue to fall this year despite increased stresses in the dry bulk shipping and offshore services sectors. "We believe that we may have passed the peak in loan loss provisions. The influx of new problem cases is basically zero,"
  • Indian seafarers may get tax exemption
    Indian seafarers may finally obtain an exemption from income tax bringing relief to domestic shipping companies struggling with inflated wage bills. Budget proposals for 2015-16 unveiled by finance minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Saturday include a directive to the Central Board of Direct
  • Dredging must prepare for Asia shift
    European dredging contractors should be alert to rising competition from the Asian market as well as a diminishing window of opportunity in the region, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Secretary General René Kolman has told IHS Maritime & Trade. In an interview ahead of
  • Astomos Energy seals TC deals with NYK and 'K' Line
    Japanese Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) importer Astomos Energy today sealed VLGC time-charter contracts with compatriot shipping companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line).
  • Pan Ocean returns to black for 2014
    South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean posted a KRW788.6 billion (USD716 million) net profit for 2014, which is regarded as a great improvement compared with the KRW1.909 trillion loss for 2013. Although Pan Ocean achieved sales of KRW1.645 trillion for the year, a drop of 39% year-on-year as the
  • MOL to charter six 20,000 teu container ships
    Japan's biggest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) revealed on 2 March arrangements relating to its plan to operate six 20,000 teu container ships. Four 20,000 teu ships would be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Although it has been reported in several media that Greek owner Costamare
  • TTA posts USD30.5 mil. in net profit
    Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has posted a net profit of THB986 million (USD30.5 million) for 2014, as its shipping unit returned to the black. The Thai group, which has interests in the offshore and marine sector and coal mining, credited a turnaround in its subsidiary, Thoresen Shipping.
  • CSSC Huangpu Wenchong revenues up after merger
    CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding's revenues rose 15% year on year (y/y) to CNY11.5 billion (USD1.8 billion) in 2014 after the merger of Huangpu Shipbuilding and Wenchong Shipyard in 2013. In 2014, the shipyard won new orders for 42 merchant vessels with contract values of CNY7 billion, including
  • Maersk grounding in Fremantle under investigation
    The container ship Maersk Garonne that ran aground near Fremantle Port on 28 February is currently being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). An industry source told IHS Maritime that the vessel is widely believed to have suffered an engine failure. "If you look at the
  • Car carrier catches fire off Ulsan
    A car carrier, Ocean Queen, caught fire while sailing the coastal waters off Ulsan in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, on 28 February. The country's Kyunghyang Newspaper reported the 7,580-tonne car carrier, which had 16 crew members on board, was en route to Russia from South Korea's Busan
  • KR equips itself to deal with large alliances
    Korean Register of Shipping (KR) appointed additional part-time directors and auditors, consisting of CEOs of large shipping companies and shipbuilders, as well as professors with expertise, to cope with super alliances. At its 53rd general meeting on 26 February, KR CEO Park Bum-shik said, "KR is
  • 'K' Line to invest USD2.75 bil. in fleet expansion
    Japan's third-biggest shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) announced today that it will invest JPY330 billion (USD2.75 billion) to upgrade its fleet starting this year up to 2019. The investment plan is in line with 'K' Line's goal of growing its net profit from a forecast of JPY25
  • Ship recycling market rebound continues
    Signs of recovery in ship scrap prices were seen last week when some vessels were sold at prices higher than in previous weeks. The much-anticipated budget of 28 February, the first full budget since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of India, seems to have brought with it very little of
  • Mermaid Maritime profit drops 67.4%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mermaid Maritime cited weak market fundamentals for its dip in profits for the quarter ended on 31 December 2014. Profit for the quarter ended lower by 67.4% year on year (y/y) at USD4.3 million as compared with USD13.2 million for the quarter ended on 31
  • Vessel queues ease in Manila
    Officials from Regional Container Lines (RCL) have confirmed a claim made by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) of easing congestion at Manila ports. There has been a progressive improvement in congestion at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), and vessels queuing up have reduced, an
  • Swiber net profit down 65.6% in FY 2014
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) reported a net profit of USD31.2 million, down 65.6% year on year (y/y) for fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014). The lower profit was followed by a decline in its revenue, which went down 30.1% to USD726.5 million in FY 2014, as compared

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • NNS Apprentice School graduates 157
  • Owners of floating strip joint indicted
  • Faulty space heater led to processing vessel fire
  • Strategic Marine makes executive appointments
  • Royal Caribbean to sell Splendour of the Seas
  • MOL to add six 20,000 TEU box ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Three Port of Portland airports net carbon program certification
  • Reddaway announces expansion of Stockton, California terminal
  • Department of Transportation releases online state transport statistics for 2014
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from two-month mission
  • NYK Oks time-charter deal for new very large gas carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • MOL acquires world's largest, LNG-ready boxships at cheap terms
    Japanese conglomerate open to idea of letting others take ownership of vessels booked at SHI and leasing them back
  • Tankships IPO is best bet for cash-hungry DryShips
    Alternatives include sale of tanker fleet if spin-off fizzles
  • Pushing the boundaries of ship development as container lines demand more for less
    Lloyd's Register's new marine HQ in Southampton is at the heart of a centre of engineering excellence at a time when shipping faces unprecedented technological, regulatory and environmental pressures
  • LNG shipping no place for private investors looking to make fast buck
    Fly-by-night private equity investors should look elsewhere, as LNG shipping requires long-term approach to attract bank finance
  • Scorpio Tankers sees fourth quarter net income shrink due to $18m writedown
    Investment in Dorian LPG is subjected to change in accounting method while two product tankers are designated as held for sale
  • Box line reliability reaches new low
    West coast port congestion and new alliance start-ups hit on-time performance
  • DVB sees 10% profit boost despite quantitative easing
    Result 'compromised' by loose monetary policy, argues Driese
  • MSC and Costamare set for 11,000 teu orders
    Brokers report letters of intent have been signed for five vessels with options for four more
  • NYK and K Line seal five-year VLGC charter deals with Astomos Energy
    Newbuilding orders placed at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • LNG spot rates to rise by year-end
    After months of falls in rates, there is light at the end of the tunnel
  • BW LPG expands VLGC fleet as it exercises purchase option on Vermilion First
    World's biggest VLGC player targets further gas fleet growth
  • RCL reports $3.6m profit in the fourth quarter
    Full-year figure reflects sale of fixed assets, says Thailand-based boxship operator
  • Thoresen Shipping ends calendar year in the black
    Dry bulk operator reverses a year-ago loss with $7.9m profit
  • SeaLand underscores benefits of smaller scale
    Maersk's new regional player avoids port delays that have hit the global operators
  • Charity at home
    British seafarers' welfare organisations have united to launch the Maritime Charities Group, a focus for sharing information and spreading best practice

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • "K" Line to shrink container fleet while expanding others
    Japan's third-largest shipping line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announced Monday it would be beefing up its LNG and bulker vessels over the next four years, while downsizing its container shipping fleet. "K" line said it will invest 330 billion yen, or about $2.75 billion, to upgrade its fleets between 2015 and 2019....
  • IHS economist: US consumers to help drive 3 percent global growth
    LONG BEACH, California - Global economic growth will accelerate next year driven by lower energy prices, a resurgent U.S. consumer as a global driver of growth, and stimulus measures being imposed by multiple central banks, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh told the 2015 TPM conference in Long Beach on Monday. Growth...
  • Overcapacity drags down Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia to the Middle East and South Asia are being undermined as carriers on the trades struggle to maintain load factors to support freight rate increases, according to Drewry Container Insight. The London-based analyst said in a research report that Shanghai to Jebel...
  • Squires to succeed Moorman as Norfolk Southern CEO
    Norfolk Southern Railway company president Jim Squires will succeed Wick Moorman as CEO of the fourth largest railway in the U.S. in three months. Effective June 1, Squires will oversee all major divisions of the Norfolk, Virginia-based railroad. Moorman, meanwhile, will continue on as executive chairman of the board of directors....
  • Japanese carrier MOL to enter 20,000-TEU ship club
    MOL on Monday confirmed orders and charters for six 20,150-TEU vessels that catapults the Japanese carrier into the ranks of the operators of the world's largest container ships. Japan's largest shipowner has ordered four ships at Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal valued at approximately $618 million, according to the South...
  • Cold chain plays supporting role in growing ag trade
    U.S. exports of agricultural goods have outpaced imports since 1960, generating a surplus in the nation's farm trade and helping to "counter the persistent deficit in nonagricultural U.S. merchandise trade," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. Much of the trade in this sector relies on an integrated...
  • ODFL to keep long-term expansion rolling with $463 million capex spend
    Old Dominion Freight Line began 2015 as it began the past several years: under construction. In February, the fifth-largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier added a new 12-door terminal in Watertown, South Dakota, its third in the state, and expanded its Oshkosh, Wisconsin terminal, adding 11 doors for a total of 48...
  • SeaLand's CEO bullish on Latin American opportunities
    LONG BEACH, California - SeaLand, the hallowed container shipping brand relaunched by Maersk Line in January, sees an opportunity to gain market share in the Latin American lanes resulting from two mergers - between two German container lines and two Chilean carriers. "Customers don't want to put all their eggs in...
  • There's a market for premium container services, K+N chairman says
    LONG BEACH, California - A premium shipping market awaits container lines who would be willing to offer premium service at a higher price than commoditized service offered by most carriers today, Kuehne+Nagel Chairman Karl Gernandt told TPM 2015. "Carriers have done a great job of lowering costs by forming alliances and...
  • K+N chairman: Labor-management relations top issue facing US ports
    LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. faces many challenging port issues but chief among them is a system of labor-management relations that fails to consider the interests of the ultimate customers, the chairman of Kuehne + Nagel told TPM 2015 in Long Beach on Monday. Karl Gernandt gave the keynote address...
  • NVOs and carriers need to better co-exist, K+N chairman tells TPM
    Karl Gernandt addressing the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, California - The shipping executive perhaps best suited to assess the relationship between container lines and non-vessel-operating common carriers sought on Monday to set to rest the tensions that have long existed between the two, and very much...
  • Norbert Dentressangle profit surges on Jacobson acquisition benefit
    Norbert Dentressangle's operating profit surged 18.6 percent in 2014 as it reaped an early benefit from its $750 million acquisition of Jacobson, the fourth largest U.S. logistics group. The French logistics and forwarding firm earned 167.9 million euros [US $188 million] before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization last year compared with...
  • Rickmers Group seals $1.4 billion in refinancing
    Rickmers Group, the leading German ship owner and manager, said it has successfully concluded negotiations with its bankers to restructure 1.28 billion euros (US$1.43 billion) of loans. Repayment of existing loans has been extended by a further three years until 2018 and the number of principal banks reduced from 12 to...
  • India moves forward with port privatization plan amid strike threat
    The Indian federal government pledged to go ahead with its plans to make major ports independent companies instead of government-controlled landlord ports despite fierce opposition from the highly unionized labor force. "As the success of so-called minor ports has shown, ports can be an attractive investment possibility for the private sector. Ports...
  • Maersk CEO: 25,000-TEU ships possible but not practical
    LONG BEACH, California - Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said ships with capacities of 25,000 20-foot-equivalent units are possible but not practical today, and that he expects 18,000- to 19,000-TEU container ships to remain the largest afloat for years to come. In an interview at the JOC's 15th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • DB predicts falling Star
    Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating of Star Bulk Carriers' shares on predictions that low dry-bulk day rates will require the Petros Pappas-led bulker owner to issue new shares.
  • Ordering dips in January
    Newbuilding activity dipped in January compared to the first month of last year despite a surge in orders for large containershps, according to a report by Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny.
  • Eagle closer to flight
    The US energy facilities regulator has flown the starting flag on an environmental review of Eagle LNG's proposed LNG export facility in Jacksonville.
  • Dreyfus fixes Dong A cape
    Louis Dreyfus has tied up a Dong A Tanker owned capesize bulker on a period charter in a weak market.
  • MPC Capital stronger
    Germany's MPC Capital has posted stronger profit for 2014 as it announced a shake-up to its top management.
  • Olympic rises in 2014
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has boosted both its annual earnings and revenue thanks to the addition of two vessels and higher rates.
  • Ultrabulk into MPP
    Ultrabulk has branched out into the multi-purpose sector with the launch of a service between Europe and Africa.
  • Algoma orders duo
    Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has won a new order for two self-unloading bulkers from Canada's Algoma Central Corporation.
  • Dry buys still on menu
    John Fredriksen's hunger for dry cargo investments has not been dampened by the rock bottom rates on offer, according to Golden Ocean chief executive Herman Billung.
  • Yard worker killed
    Diver dies after becoming trapped in gate valve at Palumbo shipyard in Malta.
  • Ridgebury redeems $10m
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers has revealed its intention to redeem $10m of its senior secured bonds.
  • Finnlines on shortlist
    Finland's Finnlines has said it is one of three bidders remaining in the race to acquire Poland's Polferries.
  • Hornbeck offloads PSVs
    Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has completed its sale of three platform supply ships (PSVs) to the US navy, with a fourth disposal on the cards.
  • Bank buys half
    A division of ABN AMRO Bank has bought out Primorsk Shipping Corporation's stake in an ice-breaking tug.
  • Vopak closes $158m sale
    Royal Vopak has completed the sale of three US terminals, taking its long-term strategy to divest smaller assets a step further.
  • Two capes chopped
    Capesize bulkers continue to flood to the scrap heap in a terrible market.
  • Olympic heads south
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has won a new deal for an offshore vessel in Argentina.
  • Otto sees red
    Offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has turned to a loss in 2014 due to a weak performance from its shipyards.
  • NITC to appeal
    National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) is to appeal the European Union's latest imposition of sanctions for its alleged role in Iran's nuclear programme.
  • Central banks blamed
    DVB Bank has predicted a rise in profit during 2015 after seeing last year's numbers hurt by the actions of central banks.
  • Swiber profit 65% down
    Singapore's Swiber Holdings has seen its full-year earnings drop more than 50% on the back of lower revenue.
  • TTA bounces back
    Thai bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has returned to profit for 2014 as its bigger fleet boosted revenue.
  • K Line eyes $500m profit
    Japan's K Line has revealed a new five-year plan to raise profit to more than JPY 60bn ($500.58m) as it readies a big new bond issue.
  • Down in the fourth
    Grupo TMM remains focused on debt reduction as its maritime division posted lower fourth quarter income.
  • Royal sells Splendour
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has cashed in one of its older vessels as it shoots to hit the targets of its double-double initiative.
  • Subsea 7 seals $240m deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has extended a charter with Shell in the UK in a deal worth $240m.
  • Pelni branches out
    Indonesian shipowner PT Pelni is aiming to move into the domestic tourism sector using its passenger vessels as floating hotels.
  • Fincantieri falls
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has posted a drop in 2014 profit despite a recovery in cruiseship orders.
  • MOL goes large
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has confirmed orders for six 20,150-teu containership newbuildings at yards in Japan and South Korea.
  • BW LPG buys Daiichi VLGC
    BW LPG confirmed Monday that it has exercised a purchase option on a modern Japanese-owned VLGC.
  • Courage Marine in the red
    Courage Marine has slumped to a loss of $5.5m in the final quarter of 2014, in line with its profit warning issued in January.
  • HLNG teams with Delfin
    Hoegh LNG is teaming up with Delfin LNG to develop its FLNG project in US Gulf of Mexico it has emerged.
  • Astomos takes two more
    Two more VLGCs have been ordered in Japan on the back of charters from Astomos Energy Corporation, it emerged Monday.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Maersk profiting in 'low growth, excess capacity' era
  • DHS gets one-week reprieve in funding fight
  • Texas, California reign as top U.S. exporting states
  • U.S. Q4 GDP grew less than originally estimated
  • Maersk Line containership runs aground in Fremantle harbor
  • MOL orders six 20,150-TEU containerships
  • Norbert Dentressangle increases revenue 15.8%
  • NS names Squires CEO
  • Port Everglades deepening project clears another hurdle
  • 'Gray' chassis pool begins operation in Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Autoport to export Chrysler cars from Port of Wilmington
  • Executive Moves: Sunteck and Transervice

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Scandlines hybrid vessels opt for Corvus Energy batteries
    Mix of innovative technologies to reduce ferries' sulphur emissions by roughly 90%.
  • Japanese shipowners question higher Panama Canal tolls
    For vessels that 'will not benefit' from expansion.
  • New evidence emerges on OW's IPO
    Internal communications suggest parties colluded in giving a false impression of OW in prospectus.
  • Opposition's concerns about LNG bunkering just hot air
    Gibraltar's government and opposition at odds LNG storage project.
  • Sales of HDME 50 are 'excellent'
    ExxonMobil sees strong demand for ECA-compliant product, despite special fuel tank requirements.
  • Fuel oil imports drop as tax increases bite
    China has raised consumption tax three times since November.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes Dubai promotion
    Newly appointed bunker buyer has strong, local knowledge.
  • Zeebrugge reaffirms 'leading role' in LNG bunkering
    And reports little impact from new sulphur cap.
  • Ultra-large containerships to have LNG potential
    MOL plans to be sailing 20,000 TEU capacity ships as early as 2017.
  • Bunker fuel harmful to health, says Hong Kong academic
    Proximity of housing to terminal worse for health.
  • Indonesia: Arrests in bunker fuel smuggling probe
    Authorities say ship's captain still at large.
  • Senior bunker trading manager leaves Petro-Diamond
    Lim has served the company for 25 years, report says.
  • Firm introduces heavy fuel viscosity meter
    Device is able to accept and processes external signals from other field instruments, says Emerson.
  • ECA workshop sgtrengthens cross border cooperation
    Meeting 'paid off all the way round', says DMA spokesman.
  • Pertamina mulls refinery closure
    Marine fuel segment adding to refinery losses.
  • Brightoil physical bunkering ops down in H2
    Supply volumes down to 'ensure our stable operation', says company.
  • Arctic shipping route looking less attractive
    Lower bunker prices and geopolitical tensions undermined prospects for Northern Passage.
  • Industry: Global sulphur cap in 2020 is too early
    Refiners and consultant warn that there won't be sufficient supply of distillates by then.
  • US West Coast labour disputes see traffic moving away
    'Our customers will not put all their eggs in only one basket,' says Maersk CEO.
  • GDF: profit, revenue flat for 2014
    But focusing on fast-growing energy markets including LNG as marine fuel.
  • ReCAAP: Piracy cases in Asia jump 22% year-on-year
    Reached a 10-year high in 2014.
  • 'Sharp' bunker price drop lifts shipping firm's bottom line
    Annual profits grew 32% over the year.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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