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December 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to up Asia-New Zealand rate $350/TEU from January 7
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy north east Asia to Oz rate hike of US$500/TEU January 7
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern/Africa rate US$300/TEU December 21
  • CMA CGM canvasses banks for financing its NOL takeover bid
  • Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK Express Rail link delayed until 2018
  • Port Said East channel approved as terminal volumes decline 11pc in 2015
  • Minnesota 3PL CH Robinson now looks to Asia-Europe trade lane growth
  • Reuters probe: Greek shipowners avoid tax by inflating their GDP contribution
  • Philippine ship stands by to start ro-ro loop between Mindanao and Sulawesi
  • Main Panama contractor says lock reinforcement to be done in January
  • Houston Ship Channel is reopened after prolonged fog lifts
  • Cabotage: India and Bangladesh move closer to coastal shipping cooperation
  • European development bank lends US$114 million to Cypriot ship manager
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • Port of Oakland raises its crane heights to attract bigger ships
  • LAX mail volumes soar as e-commerce revives postal services
  • UK's Air Partner, UAE's Air Cargo Integrators to cooperate on airfreight
  • Norwegian Cargo signs new transatlantic airmail agreement with Royal Mail
  • Mauritius new gateway to Asia via S'pore, for Indian Ocean islands, Africa
  • Frankfurt cargo community welcomes trucker Georgi and forwarder Menian

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • CMA CGM improves its carbon performance by 50 pc in 10 years
  • IRClass awards Shri Venkiteswaran Scholarships to Law Students of Mumbai University
  • Moore Stephens highlights potential tax issues for shipping in UK Autumn Statement
  • NYK India organises eye care camp in Kandivili
  • Basmati exports to increase after Iran lifts restriction on rice imports
  • Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic
  • Gadkari lays foundation stone for floating cargo handling facility at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Hyundai vessel calls Krishnapatnam Port
  • JNPCT excels in gross berth productivity, throughput
  • Sunil Deshmukh assumes charge as Chief Security Officer, MbPT
  • Telangana to set up dry ports
  • Railways projects awards shoots up to INR 10,594 cr. in April-Oct.
  • Road, Highways & Shipping Ministry to add 2 pc to GDP: Gadkari
  • Fall in crude & steel production slows down core sector growth to 3.2 pc in Oct.
  • GDP to touch 8 pc this year, says Arvind Panagariya
  • Govt unveils two key policy initiatives to revive road construction
  • India ready for preferential trade agreement with Iran
  • INR turns sharply weak against dollar
  • Some export sectors likely to recover: RBI
  • Sales will be a heroic profession of tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Launching a hub and a spoke
  • Firms receive new names in Switzerland
  • Damen newbuild for BTÖ
  • Welcome to the Metro Ports world
  • Roadwork ban will speed up Xmas deliveries
  • Thai airports lack safety
  • Building in Bavaria
  • New marketing manager at port of Stockton
  • Polish shipper Alsecco needs efficient logistics
  • Digital developments can benefit railways
  • LNG steadily advancing
  • Changes across the board at Euronav
  • Air Charter Service moves to new Frankfurt premises
  • Still no light at the end of the tunnel?
  • More foreign trucks pouring into Denmark
  • Cargotec appoints VP digitalisation
  • Two rail projects for Thailand
  • Oman Air adds 21 weekly flights to India

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Alcoa backs Australia ship crew court action
    Credit: PA As Australian crew members continue their sit-in on Portland, a bulk carrier set to be replaced by a foreign flagged and crewed vessel, both the company employing them and the labour union representing them have turned to the Federal Court. With backing from shipowner Alcoa, the company is applying for...
  • Bremen breaks ground on offshore turbine terminal
    Bremerhaven. Credit: Olaf SchmidtThe German state of Bremen is pressing ahead with the construction of a EUR180 million (USD190 million) heavy load terminal for offshore wind turbines in Bremerhaven. Following planning approval for the project this week, its public port management company Bremenports has begun setting up the construction site...
  • Cammell Laird yard wins GBP200 million Polar research order
    Credit: PAHistoric Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird shipyard has sealed the contract to build the new British Polar Research vessel. The deal comes after a 12-month tender process, which saw the UK yard beat of competition from Europe and the Far East. The state of the art vessel is to be built for the...
  • Haifa investment 'just the beginning' says Shanghai port vice president
    Haifa port. Credit: PAShanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is on the hunt for investment opportunities in Europe as it looks to China's national development strategy to grow in what it says are some very challenging years ahead for global shipping. "We won the contract to build and operate the port in...
  • Changing gasoline trade dynamics to boost product tankers
    A US refinery. Credit: PAThe gasoline trade is changing as the refining boom in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, growth in US exports, and closure of refineries in Europe and Australia are taking effect. This would augur well for product tankers that are used to transport gasoline and other petroleum products, said...
  • Hanjin Shipping, KR among SW Shipping's 220 creditors
    Credit: HasenpuschDetails of beleaguered South Korean mid-sized dry bulk shipping firm SW Shipping's creditors have emerged following its application for court protection. The company, which sought court protection from the Seoul Central District Court on 20 November, said during a hearing on 1 December that it owes KRW64.7 billion (USD55.6 million)...
  • Singapore's MPA investigating Sea Prince ferry accident
    Another Batamfast ferry, pictured. Credit: IHS/Xavier KwokThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Indonesian authorities are investigating an incident where the ferry Sea Prince hit a floating object on Sunday night shortly after leaving Batam, forcing the rescue of 97 people. Ferry operator Batamfast is also involved in...
  • Seoul seeks foreign investment to develop port hinterland
    Busan port. Credit: PAThe South Korean government, which has been driving an aggressive expansion of the country's ports, is seeking foreign investment for the capital-heavy move. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has recently completed a series of four briefing sessions that were targeted to encourage foreign investment in developing...
  • Commentary: Is dry market decline structural rather than cyclical?
    Iron ore loading. Credit: PAViews over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on...
  • China's structural flaw
    Views over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on the site of the...
  • Castrol launches new cylinder oil for marine engine protection
    Castrol has launched a new marine cylinder oil, Cyltech ACT, which will help ship operators comply with regulations in sulphur emissions control areas (ECAs). The cylinder oil was introduced by the lubricants manufacturer on 1 December during Marintec China 2015 held in Shanghai. The oil utilises ash control technology (ACT) to...
  • Jan De Nul wins USD225 million Panama contract
    How the expanded PSA Panama terminal will look. Credit: Jan de NulThe Belgium dredging giant, together with Italy-based global engineering and construction company Saipem, will massively expand PSA's terminal on the western bank of the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance, increasing its capacity from 450,000 teu to 2 million teu. The expanded...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • 'We are not to blame for for DHL's €345m NFE new-technology debacle,' says SAP
  • Robert Ross appointed finance director of Europa Worldwide
  • Air cargo growth flat-lines - but the writing was always on the wall
  • Its final newly enlarged vessel is set for return to work, but Maersk will cut capacity next year
  • The race to create Elon Musk's hyperloop heats up
  • Lorry drivers warn of escalating violence with refugees in Calais
  • Can the express companies capitalise on the holiday season?
  • New $41m lawsuit filed against BNSF over ill-fated Cold Train reefer service
  • Priority Freight names Stuart Stobie global sales and marketing director
  • Cargolux averts strike as unions and management near an agreement

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Eric Synder celebrates forty years with Art Anderson
  • Tenneco SCR gets two DNV GL AIP certifications
  • Wartsila solutions chosen for first LNT A-BOX LNG carrier
  • MAN engines to power Mols-Linien superferry
  • World's greenest cruise ship to be unveiled at COP21
  • DNV GL and Hempel cooperate on performance analytics
  • Sanmar and Rolls-Royce sign LOI for supply of MTU engines
  • Astilleros Zamakona building series of Voith Water Tractors

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Bellingham waterfront benefits from installation of new solar equipment
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics boosting U.S. West Coast service
  • Contractor gives latest update on Panama Canal sill project
  • Port of Seattle names Lance Lyttle managing director of Sea-Tac Airport
  • Drewry report looks at future of chemical shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • DNV GL to class Cosco's 20,000 teu ships
    Newbuildings will be LNG-ready
  • OSG to repurchase up to $226m in senior notes
    Company will seek to remove restrictions to sell part or all of its international fleet
  • No recovery until 2017 at earliest, say shipping bankers
    Pessimism pervasive in Petrofin poll of pundits
  • Most shippers not ready for new container weighing rules
    Group of logistics providers is advocating standard setting for electronic documentation to satisfy reporting requirements kicking in next year
  • Aronnax: Are sulphur emission control areas impacting CO2 emissions?
    By influencing shipping behaviour, ECAs could change CO2 emissions
  • LR2 rate rises to highest since early September on naphtha flows
    Clarksons Platou remains bullish on product tanker sector
  • Greek ports hit by planned public and private sector strikes
    Unions warn of 24 hour action over compensation
  • Vale mulls VLOC fleet sell-off next year
    Brazil mining giant looks to raise $4bn-$5.5bn from fleet and other divestments
  • January completion date for Panama Canal lock repairs
    But ACP still unable to confirm impact on expansion project's timeline
  • Frontline declares dividend of $0.05 per share
    Board agrees to make quarterly payouts to shareholders
  • Amsterdam and Rotterdam ports renew partnership pact
    Ports to collaborate on infrastructure, joint procurement of products and services, information management and promoting the railway as a mode of cargo transportation
  • Sembcorp Marine expects fourth-quarter net loss
    Loss may be partly due to rig termination dispute with Marco Polo Marine, says analyst
  • Tanker market looks well balanced for 2016, says Nordic American chief
    Balanced fleet growth and steady demand bode well for tanker market in 2016, says Hansson
  • Globus Maritime posts losses in weak dry bulk market
    Bulkers owner is cautiously optimistic on China's economy
  • Algoma Central orders two bulkers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    Two vessels bring Algoma Central's total number of Equinox ships on order to seven
  • PSA and Singapore Polytechnic to develop port management and operations diploma
    'Earn and Learn Programme' students to be employed at PSA as they study port operations
  • Berlian Laju Tanker completes exit from Chembulk Tankers
    Deal done through debt for equity exchange
  • Maersk Drilling wins $44m offshore deal with Total
    Drillship Maersk Venturer secured for Total's first exploration well off Uruguay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • US bill would have regulatory impact on rails, ports, truckers
    WASHINGTON - While $10.8 billion in freight project grants within the five-year U.S. highway bill has grabbed the most attention, there are plenty of significant freight-related initiatives, ranging from measuring port productivity to potentially reforming a federal trucking safety initiative. But there were also missed opportunities for freight interests in FAST, or...
  • NAFTA trade flows respond to fuel prices, US dollar
    Lower Canadian fuel prices, the strong U.S. dollar, and the rise in Mexican imports are reshaping freight flows among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners, and Mexico may be the biggest beneficiary. Although the value of goods traded between the U.S. and its neighbors dropped 8.8 percent overall in...
  • South Africa container volume set to grow despite economic slowdown
    Port of DurbanDespite signs that South Africa's economy will enter a slowdown next year, container volume through Africa's second-largest economy is forecast to rise in the mid-single digits. The completion of several large infrastructure projects and increased competitiveness of South Africa's currency, the rand, will fuel import growth, said Karl Socikwa,...
  • ODFL hauls more volume despite overall shipping slowdown
    Old Dominion Freight Line barreled past signs warning U.S. shipping was slowing in the first two months of the fourth quarter, handling more shipments and higher freight tonnage. Deutsche Bank expects less-than-truckload tonnage to contract 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after rising a meager 0.3 percent in the...
  • Panama Canal contractor to finish lock reinforcement in January
    The Panama Canal Authority said a contractor has advised it will complete work next month on reinforcement of lock sills that failed tests and raised questions about the planned April opening of the canal's expansion. The contractor, GUPC, had not identified a date for completion of the new locks, but "will...
  • Ship line consolidation won't dent trans-Pacific competition
    If CMA CGM acquires NOL and its APL brand, the new entity could be the new market leader in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade, the latest jolt to this market, which this year absorbed the frontal assault of a longshore labor meltdown. NOL and its largest shareholder, Temasek-controlled Lentor Investments, granted the...
  • TransForce's Transport America buys Optimal Freight
    This year could be called the Year of the Acquisition, and 2015 isn't over yet. Trucking company Transport America yesterday said it acquired a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a truckload brokerage. The truckload carrier will hook its assets to Optimal's non-asset services. "This is an exciting opportunity for Transport America's...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Offshore oil and LNG face big cuts ahead
    Bank report says big oil scuppered many projects due to low returns and energy prices.
  • Teekay's FSU deal a good one, UBS says
    'What's not to like about the deal?' report asks, citing project's returns and small costs.
  • Bahrain FSU sorted
    Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector.
  • Teekay FSU move OK with UBS
    "What's not to like about the deal?" report asks, citing project's returns and small costs.
  • US to see increase in winter VLGC demand
    Export capacity from US Gulf of Mexico set to increase thanks to petrochemicals growth.
  • OSG lays groundwork for potential split
    Bond changes to help US tanker owner in continued hunt for "strategic alternatives".
  • Excelerate v Hoegh
    Company chiefs air their differences on FSRU models at Rome LNG conference
  • Van Oord clinches Caspian work
    Dutch owner wins dredging projects worth more than $500m.
  • Bahrain LNG FSU sorted
    Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector.
  • Paragon hires from nearby to fill CFO role
    Allseas Marine financial advisor Nikolas Arachovas hired as finance chief.
  • Cable case scheduled
    Wisdom bulker captain to appear in Algerian court after ship allegedly severed internet link.
  • Closer to a settlement
    Maersk Line and MSC reportedly poised to reach agreement over EU antitrust probe.
  • Making a splash
    Video of huge wave created by launch of Erik Thun tanker goes viral.
  • Huatai wins tanker order
    Restructured Chinese yard reportedly signs with TB Marine for eight chemical carriers.
  • Car shipments growing
    Clarksons Research says vehicle carriers will see a 1% increase in cargoes this year.
  • Wartsila supplies LNG newcomer
    Finnish group wins propulsion and cargo handling deal for Saga LNG's Chinese newbuilding.
  • Rig row escalates
    Sembcorp and Marco Polo will take their claims to court after cancellation of newbuilding contract.
  • Time to buy bulkers
    New $30m UK investment scheme backed by Alan Marsh and Guy Platten to snap up cheap ships with the aim of a 27% return.
  • GE Shipping snaps up MR
    Indian owner boosts products fleet with acquisition of Japanese-built tanker.
  • Sabaro cuts Dolphin stake
    Investment firm linked to the late Erik Henriksen reduces holding in seismic owner to less than 5%.
  • No profits until 2017
    Drewry says bulker owners must stay patient despite expected improvements from Q4.
  • CSIC getting into leasing
    Chinese state yard to set up financial arm to boost its order prospects.
  • TIL keeps buying
    Teekay tanker spin-off spends another $3m on its own stock as part of $60m scheme.
  • Dae Sun ups feedership newbuilding tally
    South Korean shipbuilder now has a series of nine 1,800-teu containerships on order.
  • AMSC secures tanker funds
    Facility to help refinance US Jones Act vessels on bareboat to Overseas Shipholding Group.
  • Bomin to buy rival Bunkers International
    Purchase of US fuel supplier's assets will require approval of US bankruptcy judge.
  • "No distressed sale"
    Singapore-based offshore support vessel says move is part of plan to reduce debts of over $100m.
  • Prosafe delays Zephyrus
    dPostponed delivery schedule to better align with Cyprus-based company's contract portfolio.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • WWL ups Europe to U.S. West Coast capacity
  • Transport America buys Optimal Freight
  • Executive Moves: Gemini Shippers Group and Kerry Logistics
  • IAG Cargo increases capacity on London Heathrow-Tel Aviv route
  • FESCO back in black despite falling revenues
  • Global Shippers' Forum calls on industry to agree on carbon reduction measure
  • Congressional negotiators agree on 5-year highway bill
  • INTTRA: Two thirds of customers expect 'disruption' from new container weight requirements
  • NY Attorney General petitions PHMSA to limit crude-by-rail vapor pressure
  • Panama Canal wait times 'back to normal'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • IMO bids farewell to Sekimizu
    Outgoing Secretary General makes his final address at close of Assembly.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks at second-highest level of all time
    Total US stocks are 16% higher than the same time one year ago.
  • Solar-panelled sails and retractable wind generators for world's 'greenest cruise ship'
    'Ecoship offers a vision for a climate-friendly future.'
  • Bunker prices soften as crude continues to slide
    Crude oil prices close to levels last seen during the financial crisis.
  • DNV GL deal to bring 'clarity' to vessel energy savings
    Marine coatings manufacturer says customers will be better positioned to 'quantify the value of their investment.'
  • ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel bill
    Files lawsuit at US District Court for OW-related debt.
  • ECSA: We need IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions
    Wants establishment of global measures that will be a 'logical continuation' of steps taken at EU level.
  • Data suggests ECA enforcement is 'robust'
    Older, less fuel efficient ships are being routed away ECAs as owners try to cut the costs of compliance.
  • New Zealand: Bunker spill from bulk carrier
    Fuel oil escaped through ballast water system, says Harbourmaster.
  • ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel debt
    Files lawsuit at US District Court for Eastern Louisiana.
  • Tunnel propulsion design achieves more fuel savings than expected
    The Van der Velden Flex Tunnel is 27% more efficient than its competition, it says.
  • ECSA: EU needs IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions
    Wants establishment of EU MRV to 'as soon as possible'.
  • Shipping messages vie for attention at Paris climate talks
    ICS says IMO regulations and high fuel cost now and in the future will help to ensure 'carbon neutral growth'.
  • ECA lube launched by Castrol
    'New regulations, changes in engine design, vessel operations and alternative fuels are presenting our customers with challenges.'

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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