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September 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Idle fleet soars to new high as peakless peak season draws to a close
  • Cargotec's MacGregor unit to lay off 100 in Germany as demand weakens
  • China to open high-speed rail link to North Korean border to boost trade
  • US Customs seize US$8 million of cocaine in tyres at Los Angeles-Long Beach
  • Pakistani forwarders shut their shops until 8pc revenue tax revoked
  • US retailers re-negotiate with Asia suppliers after yuan devaluations
  • US Chinese-owned pork producer Smithfield says China exports up 45pc
  • Low water levels on Rhine and Danube reduce cargo ship loads in Germany
  • DP World to add 3.1 million TEU to Jebel Ali with 4th terminal by 2018
  • XPO Logistics named Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Whirlpool Corp
  • Volga-Dnepr carries 1.2 million flying fish to repopulate northern Russia
  • Asia Pacific carriers flew less cargo in July than in first of year
  • Ex-AA Cargo CEO finds new mission - selling e-freight to the industry

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Protek Logistics celebrates 5th anniversary of growth & success
  • Softlink Global establishes South-East Asia headquarters in Philippines
  • Instant coffee demand boosts exports
  • AKBTPL Tuna Port raises the performance bar
  • DP World Nhava Sheva strengthens state-of-art infrastructure to improve efficiency
  • JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre successfully completes 2nd seminar
  • Korean trade delegation visits JN Port
  • Mumbai Port observes National Sports Day
  • Nationwide strike paralyses Major Ports' operations, says Kulkarni
  • Centre's decision to ease exit norms for highway projects seen benefiting infra cos
  • APEDA & govt to set up trust fund to promote Indian processed food in int'l markets
  • IOC to increase crude oil imports
  • ONGC plans to invest $ 8.8 bn in KG oil & gas discoveries
  • Prabhu invites overseas companies to set up manufacturing hubs in India for export
  • Spice development agency to focus on local varieties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Laurels for American carriers
  • New road access regulations in Switzerland
  • New CEO to fire up JV in China
  • Enhanced hooks make dockers' lives safer
  • UPS lets Cargojet tackle its freight
  • Eco-locomotives for cleaner air
  • Russian aviation wedding
  • Forwarding from UK to Germany made easy
  • From desert heat to cool North Sea
  • New rail service for Serbia
  • Plans for facility in Eindhoven
  • President for C.H. Robinson Europe
  • First RR location in Baku
  • Hans Infomatic connects to more than 90 airlines
  • ACP wants answer to crack problem

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Greek coast guard arrests Libya weapons ship
    Greece's coast guard has detained a Bolivian-flagged general cargo ship found loaded with undeclared weapons bound for Libya. The vessel was seized on 1 September near the port of Ierapetra on the south coast of Crete. It was subsequently taken to the island's capital Iraklion for inspection,
  • Austal profits up 66.8%
    Australia-based ship builder Austal Limited announced a record net profit of AUD53.2 million (USD37.4 million), up 66.8% on FY14 NPAT of AUD31.9 million, last week. It is the company's best result in nearly three decades. A global shipbuilder supplying Australian, Oman and the US defence forces,
  • Drop in Newcastle coal ship arrivals
    A drop in ships destined for the world's biggest coal port of Newcastle has this week sparked concerns that the tide has turned for Australian coal - and beyond. The Newcastle Port Authority reported for the week ending 31 August that 21 coal vessels had notified arrival times allocated or were in
  • MacGregor to cut 100 in its German Hatlapa unit
    In response to "weak market demand due to the low oil price and low number of new merchant ship orders", MacGregor will reduce its workforce by 100 at its MacGregor Hatlapa subsidiary in Uetersen, Germany. These will come into effect by the end of this year and achieve savings of EUR7 million in
  • Singapore becomes a venue to settle maritime disputes
    Singapore has signed a joint declaration with International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in allowing the Republic as a venue for settling maritime disputes. The declaration was inked by Ng How Yue, the country's permanent secretary to the ministry of law with Vladimir Golitsyn, president
  • Tankers to gain from ASEAN oil demand
    Southeast Asia's increasing energy demand means both crude oil and oil product trade is expected to grow, providing support for tankers. Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa noted that Indonesia is the largest crude oil producer in ASEAN, accounting for about 40% of production. But falling oil
  • Zhejiang Zhenghe Shipbuilding workers on strike for salary arrears
    Workers from Zhejiang Zhenghe Shipbuilding went on strike at the entrance of the shipyard on 1 September. The shipyard sent a text message to its workers at around 10 pm on 31 August, informing them that the company will suspend its operation beginning 1 September due to financial issues, and
  • Ningbo Marine returns to black in 1H15
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo Marine posted a profit of CNY4.4 million (USD0.7 million) for the first half of 2015, returning to the black after the loss of CNY5.1 million the previous year. The company's revenue also rose 7.6% year on year (y/y) during the review period, from CNY496.4 million to CNY534.2
  • Panama canal repairs to take one month
    Panama Canal officials have set aside up to one month to repair leaks discovered in August during the start of testing of the third set of locks. Speaking at the Western Dredging Association's first annual meeting of its Mexico chapter in Mexico City on 1 September, Javier Carrillo, international
  • Shandong Huahai Shipbuilding goes into court receivership
    Shandong Huahai Shipbuilding, a small Chinese shipyard based in Rizhao, Shandong, went into court receivership on application of a compatriot creditor. On 30 August, the Rizhao Intermediate People's Court ruled that it would accept the application filed by Shandong Jintuo Energy for the bankruptcy
  • Jaya Holdings risks delisting after failed acquisition
    Singapore-listed defunct offshore services provider, Jaya Holdings, has terminated its proposed acquisition of Indonesian-based oil palm and timber business Izzisen Global, and faces delisting from Singapore Exchange (SGX) in three months. In its filing to SGX, the company stated that the
  • Subsea 7 wins USD150 million UK contract
    Subsea 7, the London-headquartered seabed-to-surface construction company, said it had won a USD150 million contract from Maersk Oil, part of the AP Moller-Maersk group in Copenhagen. The work entails a subsea, umbilical, riser, and flowline (SURF) for the Culzean development. "The ultra-high

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Air cargo antitrust carriers face trial after US court rules there is a case to answer
  • Container lines are bracing themselves for a tough final quarter as margins sink

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Shipyard uses drone to inspect cargo tank interior
  • WCMRC christens its newest oil spill response vessel
  • Historic "Boblo boat" heads for renovation
  • PGS to cold stack third Ramform vessel
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced shrimp vessel
  • Halifax Shipyard starts production of first AOPS
  • Fishing vessel groundings prompt alert on fatigue dangers

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • AAR reports rail traffic numbers for week, month, year-to-date
  • Port Angeles-based Coast Guard Cutter makes nearly 3,000 pound marijuana bust
  • Inchcape Shipping Services gives Mississippi draft update
  • Evergreen Group marks launch of final L-type container ship
  • Drewry dry bulk forecast report sees continued decline for market

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Cyber attack on shipping 'foreseeable'
    Joint Hull Committee and Stephenson Harwood warn that owners need multiple defences
  • Asia-Europe carriers far from victorious
    Spot market snubs September GRIs as supply/demand imbalance continues
  • Swing tonnage won't change our spot focus, says Stena Bulk boss
    Impact of swing tonnage on product tanker earning power not a concern
  • Goldenport independent directors rebuff bid interest
    Discussions believed to be with founding family are now over
  • CIMC unit buys Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
    Privately owned shipbuilder faces funds shortage
  • Tanker Investments carries through on stock buyback plan
    Move by Oslo-listed tanker player highlights share purchase trend by tanker companies
  • Gard calls for Malacca Straits vigilance
    Risk assessments advised after piracy spate
  • Imabari seals deal for four ultra large boxships
    Yard declines to name the owner or operator
  • Scorpio Bulkers buys back shares again
    Dry bulk giant acquires more than 500,000 common shares in the open market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Container trade reflects difficulties facing BRICs
    While economists debate the growth and prospects of the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, their global container trade volumes reflect many of the difficulties that have been the focus of headlines around the world. Brazil's container volumes represent a textbook example of what happens when a nation's...
  • US exports are down, but not everywhere
    A strong dollar and uncertain global macroeconomic outlook has led observers to forecast a 2.4 percent drop in U.S. exports this year, but the makeup of that decline is not uniform and some regions have even seen their number of U.S. exports increase. Africa and the Mediterranean are the primary culprits...
  • NYK opens new ro-ro terminal in India
    Loading the NYK Grand Dahlia at Pipavav Port, India.NYK Line is looking to profit off India's booming auto industry with the addition of a new roll-on, roll-off terminal in Pipavav in the state of Gujarat on the country's northwest coast. The terminal's first shipment, a fleet of 1,380 Ford-manufactured Figo Aspire...
  • Europe's Samskip buys Van Dieren to boost intermodal business
    European container logistics company Samskip snapped up the remaining shares of Van Dieren Sweden, a multimodal transportation company that it has partly owned since 2007. The acquisition will give Samskip an even larger presence in Scandinavia, both in domestic markets in Norway and Sweden and in pan-European transport networks. "The acquisition...
  • DP World opens new JNPT facility amid disruptions
    Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal DP World said the commercial launch of its new facility in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, named Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal, helped the country's biggest container handler tackle the turmoil brought on by labor and other disruptions. NSIGT is DP World's second box facility in JNPT, and...
  • Panama Canal repairs won't impact opening, but El Nino threat remains
    Panama Canal officials have said it will take one month to repair leaks discovered in locks for the Pacific side, but warned El Nino is a bigger threat to the canal's operations. Speaking at the Western Dredging Association's first annual meeting of its Mexico chapter in Mexico City on Tuesday, Javier...
  • C.H. Robinson appoints former DHL exec as head of European operations
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide has appointed Jeroen Eljsink, an executive with extensive experience in European logistics, as the head of its European operations. The company is targeting Europe as a part of its growth strategy, and has chosen Eljinsk because of his previous experience heading DHL operations in Germany, the United Kingdom...
  • Revenue plummets at Russian intermodal provider
    Transcontainer, Russia's leading intermodal freight transporter, saw its revenue plummet 64 percent in the first half to $15 million, compared to $41.4 million in 2014, as the decline in Russian trade makes itself felt in companies' bottom lines. Transcontainer's first-quarter container volumes fell slightly, less than 1 percent, to 349,000 TEUs...
  • Truck booking system launched to ease Manila cargo flows
    Container trucks and commuters are forced to co-exist on Manila's notoriously choked streets.HONG KONG - Manila's two main terminals have launched a vehicle booking system that is expected to improve container flows into and out of the port as the Philippines' peak shipping season approaches.The Terminal Appointment Booking System, or...
  • Strike hits Indian ports
    Port of ChennaiA 24-hour strike by unionized dockworkers has disrupted normal operations at some of the key Indian major public ports, including largest container handler Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, on Wednesday, according to local shipping sources. The stoppage is part of a nationwide industrial action called by all of major trade...
  • Truck booking system launched to ease Manila cargo flows
    Container trucks and commuters are forced to co-exist on Manila's notoriously choked streets.HONG KONG - Manila's two main terminals have launched a vehicle booking system that is expected to improve container flows into and out of the port as the Philippines' peak shipping season approaches.The Terminal Appointment Booking System, or...
  • US domestic intermodal spot rates fall to nearly four-year low
    As peak season nears, U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates last month fell to their lowest point since 2012, a result of intense competition from the over-the-road sector and weaker than usual demand, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. Spot rates to move a 53-foot container from Los Angeles to Chicago were...
  • Retailers suffer high 'stock outs,' GT Nexus survey shows
    U.S. retailers are currently "destocking" high levels of inventory, while dealing with "unprecedented levels" of out-of-stock inventory, both online and in stores, according to GT Nexus. In a consumer survey, the supply chain technology company found that 75 percent of shoppers experienced an "out-of-stock" moment at a store in the...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • VLCCs take upward turn
    VLCCs are surging upward this week as fixture volume comes back into the market and charterers source more cargoes from West Africa.
  • Trio unite 147 ships
    Borealis Maritime, Reederei Nord and Bernhard Schulte have struck a deal to combine their chartering activities in the containership and bulker space.
  • FREE wins lucrative deal
    FreeSeas has inked a charter contract at a rate that sits comfortably ahead of today's Baltic index.
  • Shipping's new inspector
    Poland's Remontowa shipyard has found a pioneering way to inspect vessels undergoing repair works.
  • The 96% drop
    The over-tonnaged North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS) market is struggling with rock-bottom rates that show a 96% drop from the peaks of 2014.
  • Abbott: "Just not true"
    Australia's prime minister Tony Abbott has refuted claims that a governmental representative proposed to a domestic shipping company that it should replace its Australian workforce with foreign labour.
  • Boxes burn off Africa
    Worden containership suffers fire off the coast of Namibia.
  • Arms ship held in Greece
    A general cargo vessel has been found carrying guns without the necessary documentation in Greek waters.
  • Korean yards face strike
    Union leaders at South Korea's nine major shipbuilders are planning a walk-out over wages and job cuts.
  • Arms ship held
    A general cargo vessel has been found carrying guns without the necessary documentation in Greek waters.
  • US eyes icebreaker
    US president Barack Obama is aiming to spend around $1bn on a powerful new icebreaker to boost Arctic capacity.
  • Passengers protest
    Passengers had to be ejected from a Royal Caribbean cruiseship in China after an itinerary change.
  • Minoan on the mend
    Minoan Lines of Greece has seen its cost-efficiency policy over the last few years deliver a positive result in its first half bottom line.
  • Oakland clears backlog
    The US port of Oakland has seen its backlog of containerships reduce over the last three weeks as it brought in more staff.
  • Gal joins Sterling
    Sterling Shipping has added former XT Shipping and Ace Tankers man Adir Gal to its team.
  • Edelweiss takes over
    Restructuring specialist appoints CEO at Bharati Shipyard as it reaches 70% debt ownership.
  • MSC in China tie-up
    MSC Cruises is teaming up with Chinese outbound tourism service provider CAISSA Touristic Group in a bid to crack the world's most populous nation.
  • Aussie rules slammed
    The chairman of an Australian shipping company has hit out at new rules he says will hit jobs and growth.
  • Polarcus strikes again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has revealed its second seismic survey contract in two days.
  • PGS cold-stacks another
    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) is being forced to cold-stack a third Ramform seismic survey vessel due to the industry downturn.
  • Orders up, demo down
    Tanker newbuilding levels are up 7% in the first six months of this year compared to a year ago, new research shows.
  • Scorpio keeps buying
    Scorpio Bulkers has continued its share buy-back program with its second deal to buy company stock in just over one week.
  • Malaysia to take on pirates
    Malaysia is reported to be establishing a task force to combat the piracy gangs threatening regional shipping.
  • TEN ties up product tanker
    Owner fixes tanker at 20% premium to its previous rate thanks to stronger tanker market.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • New app to help Boston port truckers check box availability
  • French-Chinese consortium wins terminal concession in Cameroon
  • Port of Oakland: Ship queue has disappeared
  • SeaLand to charter space on CMA CGM vessels
  • AIIS: Steel import restrictions will harm supply chain
  • Americold to build cold storage facility in Portland
  • European Gateway rail freight service increases frequency
  • Toll Global Forwarding expands operations
  • CBP discovers first in nation pest at the Port of Norfolk
  • Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson, Transplace and England Logistics

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
  • Minoan Lines in profit
    First positive result in 15 years.
  • Energy efficiency gets Danish focus
    As part of Danish Maritime Days 2015.
  • Pressure to save money on bunkers has eased
    Low bunker prices are undermining shipping companies' commitment to slow steaming, says BIMCO analyst.
  • Bunker markets end brief rally
    Singapore prices falling after four days of price hikes.
  • Gulf of Finland LNG project moves ahead
    Nine-strong gas bunker fleet possible.
  • Cockett establishes market presence at Rotterdam
    Starts office headed by Robin van Elderen as general manager, it tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Gulf Petrochem boosts bunker trading team in UAE
    Deepak Dharwal will focus on GP's Middle East bunkering operations.
  • Malaysia: Vessels arrested over illegal fuel transfer
    Alleged operation involved 500 mt of marine fuel.
  • New hire at Orion
    Pakistani bunker company adds sales manager.
  • Kochi update: Bunkering activities uninterrupted
    Operations unaffected by refuelling station shutdown, a source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Titan Petrochemicals 'likely' to resume trading conditions
    Both subscribers intend to complete subscriptions, it says.
  • Commodity trading firm expands Singapore fuel oil desk
    Freight Investor Services looking to increase business volumes on oil in Asia, source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Legal Advisor: All eyes on upcoming OW Bunker claims case
    'Parties are again back to holding their breath to await the final decision,' says Singapore-based source.
  • Singapore bunkering fleet strengthens
    Brightoil and Max Oil expand operations.
  • White paper published on 'fuel-saving' waste heat recovery system
    Calnetix's Hydrocurrent system was approved by ClassNK and LR earlier this year.
  • Nigeria to crackdown on oil theft
    By using drones and working with the country's navy.
  • MARAD launches trial for hydrogen fuel-cell powered container
    Performance feedback and data will be recorded during a six-month trial period.
  • Total Lubmarine resumes service at China's Tianjin port
    However, ships must provide an extra day of advance notice for the firm's services.

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