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July 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Auditors accuse Cosco of falsifying profit by omitting revenues
  • OOCL ups Asia-Australia rate US$200/TEU August 1
  • Hamburg hopeful of wiggle room after court makes Elbe dredging harder
  • Charleston harbour dredging wins federal engineering funding
  • South Africa fines NYK US$8.5 million for rigging ro-ro prices
  • Vancouver handles increasing share of US containerised imports: report
  • Port of Le Havre hailed best green seaport by HK magazine
  • Maersk has no problem with bill payment in Greece despite crisis
  • Sarjak and PT Mitra Jasa Maritim part company in Indonesia
  • Prioritising 'big data' key to maritime competitiveness: software experts
  • Parker Procal's emissions analysers win DNV-GL nod in carbon zones
  • Stifel Logistics Confidence Index slips 0.5 points in June to 56.8
  • Logistics sector suffers high failure rate for new products
  • Only Mideast carriers escape May's air freight doldrums, says IATA
  • Emirates rebuts unfair competition allegations from America's Big 3
  • Perishables lead what growth there was in May air cargo volume

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Govt recognises seafarer welfare activities in Kandla
  • InterManager welcomes appointment of new IMO Secretary-General
  • MANSA's conference on ethical business practices today
  • MOL announces new name for Group ship management co.
  • Shipping confidence at a low, says survey
  • Two key agreements signed during Chinese Premier's visit to CMA CGM headquarters
  • Y. Leeladharan elected new Chairman of CHENSAA
  • World Bank approves new tranche of $650 m for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project
  • Centre may impose 10 pc import duty on wheat
  • Economy to grow at 8 pc in FY16: NITI Aayog
  • Govt may give interest subsidy benefits to textile sector
  • INR smartly rises further on increased dollar selling
  • Scrap importers have to submit legal undertaking
  • Exim Club elects new office-bearers for 2015-16
  • India gets second largest voting shares in China-led AIIB

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swedish rigids set sights on rising sun
  • Canadian and Chinese airports collaborate
  • Freight barometer pointing to "fair"
  • No alleyway too small for "El Carrito"
  • Fresh blood for South Asia
  • Low water for shipping confidence
  • Strengthening services for Canada's north
  • Certificate for continent-spanning transport
  • Scoring two goals at once
  • From South America's deep south to Venice
  • Dodgy CEO summarily dismissed
  • Outsourcing is in at TNT
  • Speedy service for single wagons
  • Getting ready comes at a price
  • New airport star rising in Far East firmament
  • New ops boss for Melbourne office
  • EMS Chartering and Erhardt hitch up
  • Recently elected president to transform SSA

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Valemaxes allowed to dock at Chinese ore terminals
    Five iron ore terminals in China have been granted permission by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to allow docking by 400,000 dwt Valemax-class bulk carriers, a ministry circular said on 2 July. The terminals are Dagushan port area in Dalian with one berth, Caofeidian port area in Tangshan with two
  • Australia's Atlas Iron steps back from financial brink
    Northwest Australian iron ore company Atlas Iron has refinanced and reopened its mines, it announced on 2 July. Reporting to the Australian Securities Commission, Atlas said the last of the three mines it shut down in April had reopened. Mining operations have restarted at its Mount Webber mine in
  • Canadian asset manager makes multi-billion dollar bid for Australia's Asciano
    Toronto-based asset manager Brookfield Infrastructure Group has made an AUD9 billion (USD6.9 billion) offer for Australia's Asciano logistics company and its Patrick shipping container terminals. In response to media speculation, Asciano asked the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 1 July for
  • Court seals DS Torm restructuring programme
    The High Court in England has approved the restructuring programme of DS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker operator has announced. In a statement, Torm said it had obtained the creditor consents it needed for restructuring with "an English law Scheme of Arrangement" sanctioned by the High
  • Frontline and Frontline 2012 agree to merge
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, and its spin-off Frontline 2012 have agreed to merge. The merged company, Frontline, will remain listed in Oslo, London, and New York. Shares in Frontline 2012 are currently traded on the over-the-counter (OTC)
  • MERS prompts warning over charterparty wording
    The outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea once again highlights the need for clauses tied to contagious diseases in charterparty agreements, law firm Clyde & Co has warned. In a commentary released on 2 July, Clyde & Co's Singapore-based partner and chief
  • Sinotrans&CSC plans to raise USD161m by disposing of shareholdings in Changhang Phoenix
    Sinotrans&CSC plans to raise at least CNY1 billion (USD161 million) by selling all its shareholdings in Changhang Phoenix in a public tender. The selling price is set at minimum CNY5.53 per share, a stock filing of Changhang Phoenix said on 2 July. Sinotrans&CSC currently owns 17.89% of Changhang
  • Sembcorp Marine chooses Technip for topside EPC
    Singapore shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine has appointed French engineering firm Technip to handle engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the topsides of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel it is working on. Sembmarine's Jurong shipyard is currently working on
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding appoints new vice-general manager
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shibbuilding has appointed Zhang Tao as the company's vice-general manager in charge of operations. Zhang was formerly the administrative deputy general manager of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) from March 2011, and is the youngest executive from a
  • China welcomes first Valemax in two years
    China Ore Shipping-owned Valemax Yuan Zhuo Hai arrived at the anchorage of Qingdao on 30 June, and is expected to call at Dongjiakou port, marking an end to the government's 2012 decision to ban Valemaxes from Chinese ports. Before the ban was imposed, Valemaxes were only allowed to call at Chinese
  • Negotiation over sale of Jiangsu Rongsheng continues
    Negotiations over the purchase of Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries have yet to conclude between a Chinese-listed company and China Huarong Energy, which was formerly known as China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI). RSHI is further negotiating with the potential purchaser regarding
  • Bumi Armada increases funding for FPSO, FGS
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has revised its rights proceeds of MYR1.98 billion (USD526.9 million) with more funds allocated for its floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) and new floating gas solutions (FGS) business units. "The allocation to the FPSO business
  • Bahri exercises option for five more VLCCs at Hyundai Samho HI
    The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has exercised options for five more very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (Hyundai Samho HI), more than a month after ordering five similar tankers from the same yard. This means Bahri will now have 10 300,000 dwt
  • Shell FLNGs ease concerns over offshore vessel order drought
    Clinching three more orders for floating LNG (FLNG) vessels from Royal Dutch Shell has alleviated concerns that Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) would be the worst hit among South Korea's big three shipbuilders, a sector analyst has opined. Hyundai Heavy Industries, SHI, and Daewoo Shipbuilding &
  • Former ST Marine executive fined $156,000 for graft
    A former senior executive of shipbuilder Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) was fined SGD210,000 (USD156,000) for falsifying documents to cover up alleged corrupt payments. Patrick Lee Swee Ching, who was the company's group financial controller from 2004-07, had been charged with 38 counts
  • Osaka's cargo traffic tumbles in March
    Cargo traffic at Osaka port, western Japan, plunged 14.2% in March from a year earlier to 6.83 million tonnes as both domestic and foreign trade sank at double-digit rates, according to early figures released by the Osaka municipal government on 30 June. Of the 6.83 million tonnes, 2.883 million

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • MSC Geneva gets fatter, launching new option for boxships deemed 'too small'
  • Local entrepreneurs quick to spot the gaps in fast-growing Asia e-commerce
  • Warning as some operators may be using outdated dangerous goods transport rules

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Good news, bad news for Fincantieri
  • Gulf Island Fab books Trinidad offshore project
  • BP in $18.5 billion Deepwater Horizon settlement
  • And soon, the self-driving ship?
  • Frederiksen puts Frontline together again
  • One former ST Marine exec sentenced, two more charged

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Trio of carriers starting Far East to Americas run
  • IMO elects Ki-tack Lim as new secretary-general
  • Crowley assumes management of MSC T-AGOS/T-AGM fleet
  • The Greenbrier Companies releases numbers for third fiscal quarter
  • AAR delivers traffic totals for week, month, half year

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Cosco poised to join mega boxship ordering spree
    CKYHE member linked to imminent deal for 20,000 teu ships as Asian lines race to catch up with European rivals
  • Is BP now an attractive takeover target?
    Now that the Deepwater Horizon settlement has been reached perhaps other major international oil companies will take a look at BP and consider a bid for the company
  • DHT could be next on Fredriksen's list
    Fredriksen says Frontline is eager to grow and the smaller DHT Holdings presents an interesting target
  • 36 dead, 19 missing in Philippines ferry accident
    Vessel was carrying 173 when it capsized near Leyte
  • North European imports to fall
    Trade demand does not reflect the same growth as improvements in basic econometric data, says Hackett
  • Frontline and Frontline 2012 merge to form leading tanker company
    Scale key for tanker investors in a red-hot freight market
  • Stolt-Nielsen's second quarter belies challenging times
    Spot rates for chemical tankers improve but cargo volumes are still flat, putting sustained recovery in jeopardy
  • Huarong misses key sale deadline
    Cash-strapped Chinese shipbuilder to continue negotiations with unnamed purchaser
  • Bahri ups Hyundai Samho VLCC order to 10
    Ships to be delivered by 2018 as part of expansion drive that will see Saudi Arabian carrier's VLCC fleet top 50
  • China Cosco banks $639m in subsidies
    Shipping giant receives payment for the scrapping of vessels between January and June

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Elite professional drivers encourage safe summer driving behaviors
    Arlington, Va. - Today, members of American Trucking Associations' Share the Road Program, an elite group of drivers with millions of accident free miles to their name, urged motorists to exercise caution when taking to the highways this summer. With an estimated 42 million people hitting the road for the Independence...
  • "K" Line installs new simulator at maritime academy
    To implement firmer measure for enhancing our business base "For safety in navigation and environmental preservation", "K" Line Maritime Academy (Japan) at Machida city in Tokyo, one of the core functions of "K" Line's...
  • MIQ Logistics named best 3PL Firm-USA
    OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - MIQ Logistics is named the Best 3PL Firm-USA in Acquisition International (AI) magazine's 2015 Global Mobility, Immigration and Logistics Awards. "We are honored by this award and believe it speaks to the edge we give our customers through our global presence, state-of-the-art technologies and talented employees," says John Carr,...
  • Denmark first to use real-time traffic data across entire road network
    Denmark has become the first country in the world to rely on GPS probe data to monitor traffic and congestion on a national scale. By choosing INRIX, the leading global provider of transportation intelligence and connected car services, to provide real-time traffic information throughout the country, the Danish Road Directorate...
  • Agility taps new CEO for South Asia operations
    Agility Logistics has appointed a new CEO for its South Asia operations as the company seeks to capitalize on the intra-Asia's growing trade. Detlev Janik will assume the role of South Asia CEO, taking responsibility for the company's operations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. "The South Asia region, with...
  • Last Brazilian-owned container line could be in acquisition sights
    Speculation is rising that the three largest global container lines are considering buying the last surviving Brazilian-owned container shipping company, Log-In Logistica Ltda. Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM may be discussing scooping up the Sao Paulo bourse listed company, Brazilian maritime sources told JOC.com. Maersk is considered the...
  • Container equipment costs hit 10-year low
    While container carriers haven't had much to cheer about as spot rates take a beating, they can at least take solace in the fact that equipment costs have hit a 10-year low, according to shipping consultant Drewry. In June, the index used to measure the cost of container equipment fell from...
  • Manzanillo readies for Panama Canal expansion with super post-Panamax cranes
    The new cranes as they set sail for Manzanillo International Terminal, Panama.Four new super post-Panamax gantry cranes capable of handling the largest vessels in the world are now en route to Manzanillo International Terminals in Panama. The cranes are part of a $270 million expansion at the Atlantic Coast terminal in...
  • Zonar, Daimler partner to build 'smart' truck, smarter supply chains
    The blend of telecommunications, vehicles and mobile computing known as telematics took a significant step forward last week when Daimler Trucks North America became a minority investor in Zonar Systems, a provider of heavy-duty telematics equipment for truck fleets. The agreement between the original equipment manufacturer and the technology company will...
  • ILA, USMX to continue talks on contract extension to 2025
    The Port of MiamiThe International Longshoremen's Association and its U.S. East and Gulf coast employers plan additional meetings after two days of "productive" talks on a contract extension that could run to 2025. "We are ready to move forward on talks aimed at extending the current ILA-USMX master contract," ILA President...
  • US trucking firms finally overtake 2007 employment peak
    After five years of hiring gains and substantial pay raises, U.S. trucking companies finally employ more workers than they did before the Great Recession. But they're far from end of the road. Trucking employment surged for a second straight month in June, with U.S. truckload and less-than-truckload carriers hiring approximately 7,400...
  • Declines forecast for North Europe imports, exports
    Rotterdam harbor.Persistent weakness in the eurozone economy will cause imports and exports through North Europe ports to decline this year, a new report predicts. "We are seeing weak consumer demand and a consequent impact on the carriers who persist in continuing to provide far too much capacity, resulting in exceptionally low...
  • Chassis shortage forces UP to embargo intermodal volume at Denver facility
    Union Pacific Railroad has embargoed all international intermodal cargo originating from the U.S. West Coast at its Denver terminal due to a "severe" shortage of chassis there. It's a sign that the chassis shortage and dislocation that have long plagued major U.S. transportation hubs, especially ports, are now impacting sites further...
  • Antwerp-Duisburg containerized rail shippers to see better service
    A duisport locomotive.Shippers tapping containerized rail services between the Port of Antwerp and Duisburg are poised to see greater reliability and experience less congestion at the North European seaport after the former joined forces with duisport, Europe's largest inland port. Although the direct service has been in existence since the beginning...
  • Container terminals in jungle city of Manaus face growing pains
    One of the most isolated and intriguing cities in the world, Manaus, Brazil, also presents some of the most difficult container shipping challenges to be found anywhere. Buried deep in the Amazon and unreachable by Brazil's national road network, the jungle city and its satellite towns have a growing population of...
  • Shippers ask US Customs for extra time to prepare for ACE deadline
    Algodones, Mexico point of entry.WASHINGTON - Some U.S. shippers are urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to push back its Nov. 1 deadline for its new "single window" program, saying they're running out of time and more internal agency checks are needed. The automated commercial environment, or ACE, single window promises...
  • DHL digs in against union opposition to new companies
    LONDON - Deutsche Post DHL's plans to set up new parcels companies to compete with lower cost rivals is "non-negotiable" the chief executive of the mail and logistics giant said on the eve of talks tomorrow with unions aimed at ending a three month long strike by postal workers. Members of...
  • Trade isn't just fast track
    President Obama's legacy now will be defined at least in part by success on trade. It was indeed an achievement to have secured the first presidential "fast track" authority in eight years, paving way for completion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership with 11 nations covering 40 percent of U.S. trade. But while...
  • World Bank OKs $650 million for India freight corridor project
    India's transportation infrastructure upgrade program got another push with the World Bank approving the release of $650 million, the third tranche of a long-term program to help build up New Delhi's much-delayed, eastern, dedicated freight corridor project. The new rail route, which is already under construction, is designed to speed up...
  • China logistics reaps rewards of rising trade, domestic consumption
    HONG KONG - The demand for logistics services and infrastructure will be fuelled by China's increasing trade appetite and the continuing growth of e-commerce markets within the country, according to Barclays Research. With China's logistics costs still around 16 percent of GDP, already significantly higher than the global average of...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Euroseas to sell rights
    Euroseas said it plans to issue share purchase rights to help fund its newbuilding programme.
  • MRs lose ground
    Atlantic rates for the medium-range (MR) products tanker market declined this week after reaching a peak for the year last Wednesday.
  • Giant gunning for top spot
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has eyes on multiple growth opportunities after its merger with sibling Frontline 2012 today.
  • USTC pushes up profit
    Danish tanker and bunker group USTC has taken full control of Uni-Tankers as it posted higher annual earnings.
  • Greeks on the move?
    Greek shipping companies are looking to find out more about the Cypriot tax regime in anticipation of the outcome of a referendum on Sunday.
  • Milaha buys out Soc Gen
    Qatari owner takes full control of two LNG carriers chartered to RasGas.
  • Solstad's double deal
    Solstad Offshore has secured employment for two of its deepwater construction vessels.
  • JES sues ex-worker
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is taking legal action against a former employee after she allegedly "absconded" with company records and seals.
  • Sunnanvik refloated
    An SMT cement carrier has been pulled free from rocks off Sweden after grounding on Monday.
  • Greek owners given hand
    Panama has given Greek shipowners and operators more time to meet their financial obligations, recognising the country's financial difficulties.
  • AdvanFort crew still stuck
    The Indian ordeal for six stranded British guards is set to continue after the supreme court decided they must face trial.
  • Clipper gets busy
    Incoming CEO Frank Jensen says Clipper Group will be a little more active in the sale and purchase (S&P) market but not in a revolutionary way.
  • Drugs ship boarded
    Spanish authorities have intercepted a veteran cargoship carrying 15.7 tonnes of hashish resin.
  • Uni-Asia adds boxship
    Singapore-listed Uni-Asia Holdings has bought a 2007-built boxship from the ship investment fund it co-owns.
  • Fincantieri yard seized
    Italian police have seized certain areas of Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, putting activities on hold since Tuesday.
  • Return of the tanker king
    John Fredriksen has today put Frontline back on the map with its merger with Frontline 2012 creating a near $2bn company, analysts say.
  • Huarong misses deadline
    China Huarong Energy, the former China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, has failed to complete a crucial sale of its shipyard business within a timeframe agreed with the unnamed buyer.
  • DFDS bid rejected
    DFDS has seen its offer for acquiring part of a French ferry workers' cooperative (Scop) on the Dover-Calais route rejected.
  • 36 dead in sinking
    Another 19 passengers are missing, with the rescue operation ongoing, AP reported.
  • Fredriksen forges new Frontline
    John Fredriksen has formed his second giant shipping company in as many days with the long awaited merger of tanker companies Frontline and Frontline 2012.
  • Monjasa brings in ABN AMRO
    Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa has struck its first loan with ABN AMRO of the Netherlands in a near-doubling of its credit facilities.
  • CH Offshore gets new CEO
    CH Offshore is to have a new chief executive officer after the present incumbent decided to exit the company.
  • Stolt stronger for now
    Norwegian chemical tanker specialist Stolt-Nielsen has posted improved second quarter earnings, but warned of challenges ahead.
  • Dardanelles grounding
    Turkey's Dardanelles Strait has seen its second major shipping casualty in as many days.
  • CH Offshore seeks new CEO
    CH Offshore is on the hunt for a new chief executive after the present incumbent has decided to leave the company.
  • Parana blocked again
    Argentina's Parana River has suffered its third bulker grounding in less than a month, but on this occasion the vessel was able to refloat itself.
  • Japan LNG imports down
    Japan's May imports of LNG fell to their lowest level in almost five years just released government data shows.
  • Bahri doubles VL orders
    Saudi owner now has ten VLCCs set for delivery from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • U.S. arraigns alleged counterfeit electronic importers
  • APHIS approves beef imports from two South American regions
  • Bulldog Hiway Express becomes Daseke company
  • Executive Moves: CCM, Agility and ATA
  • Maersk bets on Baltimore with three new container services
  • TIA: 3PLs see varied results in Q1 2015
  • Report: Truckers say U.S. road conditions deteriorating

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2015
  • Bomin Linde to order LNG bunkering vessel in Q3
    Says tender process has entered into 'final phase'.
  • Ardmore receives 'eco-design' product and chemical tanker
    Company expanding with new efficient vessels as market 'remains at multi-year highs'.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall again
    'July and August arbitrage flow is substantially lower than in May and June.'
  • Fujairah supplier begins expansion
    Second barge for Gulf Petrol Supplies LLC (Bunkers). More barges to join the fleet later.
  • Bunker Holdings reports positive annual result
    'Controlled growth' behind strong profits, says CEO.
  • 'Tough market for those who don't possess strong finances'
    OW Bunker collapse has benefited 'the bigger and more consolidated players.'
  • Vigo: Spanish ports keeping up LNG developments
    'Development of LNG is considered as a state project', says Port of Vigo.
  • Stolt: Profit up in half-year results
    Boosted by cheaper bunker fuel.
  • First commercial dual-fuel engine tested with methanol
    ME-LGI engine that can run on both HFO and various clean, low-flash-point fuels is ready for market.
  • Statoil goes ahead with LNG bunkering joint venture
    'Deal will help make Klaipeda an important hub in the Baltic LNG market.'
  • Gulf Petrochem buys oil company
    To spearhead African expansion.
  • Vigo: Spanish ports keeping up LNG developmments
    'Development of LNG is considered as a state project', says Port of Vigo.
  • New calls for ECA in Hong Kong region
    'There needs to be a level playing field for the Pearl River Delta.'
  • Singapore: MFM-equipped bunker tanker starts operations
    The Vittoria has been approved for bunker deliveries.
  • China fuel oil stocks stable
    Overall volume was 2.6 million mt to week ending July 1.
  • Hong Kong think tank repeats call for regional ECA rule
    'There needs to be a level playing field for the Pearl River Delta,' says researcher.
  • Shell penalised for North Sea oil spill
    Damaged bunker hose identified as cause behind spill.
  • MFM-equipped bunker tanker starts operations at Singapore
    The Vittoria has been approved for bunker deliveries on Wednesday.
  • China fuel oil stocks at stable levels
    Overall volume was 2.59 million mt in week ended July 1, according to ICIS C1.
  • Crude drops as US inventories build
    WTI suffers one of its worst one-day falls in nearly three-months.
  • New 'optimised' propellors, bulbous bows for Hapag-Lloyd ships
    Will 'enable' less fuel consumption and will help produce fewer emissions.

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