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June 4, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line orders eleven 19,630-TEU ships, company's biggest yet
  • Hapag-Lloyd hints that its first 20,000-TEUer is in the offing
  • Oakland dockers walk out over dispute about dispatch procedure
  • Tanzania awards US$9 billion in rail contracts to Chinese builders
  • Correction: DHL titles and departments misidentified in May 18 story
  • Vessel tracker MarineTraffic urges wider access to open data
  • Contargo uses new index to set congestion surcharge in Rotterdam
  • Increased 'insurance capacity' undermines returns for cargo insurers
  • EU blocks Germany's minimum wage mandate in cross-border trucking
  • Kalmar to unveil new container terminal automation at TOC Europe expo
  • UKHO seminars discuss updates to electronic nautical chart standards
  • Maersk Indonesia launches mobile container exhibition to promote trade
  • Boeing tells OECD transport meet that air freight is making a comeback
  • Ningxia Cargo Airlines to fix date for launch after regulatory nod
  • Nearly-launch Air Djibouti will start with cargo operations
  • Dublin's ASL invests US$2.3 million to boost stake in India's QuikJet Cargo
  • Kunming conducts cargo flights with Zhejiang Loong Airlines's Dhaka service

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • China United Lines launches service between Nhava Sheva & China
  • ICS launches Annual Review 2015
  • Inland waterways should be integral part of infrastructure development, says Gadkari
  • Stowage & Segregation of Dangerous Goods on General Cargo Ships
  • Vanguard reinforces its services from India to South Pacific region
  • Agreement between Essar Ports & Port of Antwerp ends
  • Kamarajar Port to develop vehicle parking area to ease congestion
  • L&T Kattupalli Port handles Tata Steel cargo
  • Need for skilled workforce in logistics sector to nearly double by 2022, says report
  • INR turns weak against dollar
  • Natural rubber consumers resist demand for hike in import duty
  • RBI should have given merchandise exports priority: EEPC
  • S. R. Kushwaha takes charge of IFFCO's Kandla Unit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bavaria helps HGV drivers to park
  • Thomas Hüttemann leaves Panopa for Imperial
  • Massive fleet enhancement for Spanish haulier
  • Contract prolonged
  • Global schedule reliability improves in April
  • A400M named while investigations continue
  • Cooperation in the Baltics
  • Bimco pipes new president on board
  • HL expanding feeder network in Scandinavia
  • Investments in Texas and Arkansas' railways
  • Air Canada's Amsterdam service kicks off
  • Waco System welcomes new board member
  • 200 more temperature-controlled containers
  • Joint venture for Vietnam
  • Aegean now sooner to Teheran
  • AAL offers new liner service to Prince Rupert

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • APMT cites Callao drug trade concerns
    The new electronic roster system opposed by dockworkers in Peru's Port of Callao is being used to combat drug trafficking, according to facility operator APM Terminals (APMT). APMT recently fired 130 of approximately 600 dockworkers involved in the strike, which began on 13 May at APMT's general
  • Hapag to shift very large tonnage to WCSA-Europe
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd plans to push ahead with further tonnage upscaling in the north/south trades, said Chief Operating Officer Anthony J Firmin on 2 June. He told IHS Maritime in a press briefing in Hamburg that the carrier plans a major consolidation of slot capacities in the West
  • Rolls-Royce debuts permanent-magnet azimuth thruster
    Rolls-Royce unveiled at Nor-shipping on 3 June an azimuth thruster featuring permanent-magnet (PM) technology. The group's PM technology portfolio includes tunnel thrusters and a newly developed winch. Sea trials to evaluate the new thruster's energy-saving potential took place on board
  • Wärtsilä updates its ship technology encyclopaedia
    Wärtsilä has launched at Nor-Shipping 2015 a second edition of the Encyclopaedia of Ship Technology. The free-of-charge publication provides definitions of the marine industry's technical terminology. "It is intended as a means to pass on Wärtsilä's experience and know-how in this field, not only
  • Offshore cost challenges emerge at Nor-Shipping conference
    Offshore industry faces challenges to cut its costs in line with the plunge in oil prices, delegates were told at the Nor-Shipping Agenda Offshore conference in discussions on 3 June. Several speakers at the event in Oslo called for greater standardisation, blaming the prevalence of bespoke
  • Calnetix's Hydrocurrent receives class approvals
    Calnetix Technologies has announced at Nor-Shipping that its new Hydrocurrent waste heat recovery system has been approved by Lloyd's Register and ClassNK. Hydrocurrent was developed by Calnetix in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Engine Company (MHI-MME) to
  • MH370 search comes under fire
    Search efforts to find Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have come under attack from a French salvage expert, provoking a fierce response from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Former French naval officer Paul-Henry Nargeolet, who worked on the recovery of the Air France flight 447, has
  • Investment cycles in spotlight at Oslo offshore conference
    Cyclical investment was highlighted as a factor in continuing raw material price swings at the Agenda Offshore conference, part of the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Oslo on 2-5 June. While raw material prices are hard to forecast, they reflect switches in investment already set to bring fresh price
  • Yangtze River ferry capsize death toll rises to 14
    The death toll from a ferry that capsized in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River has risen to 14 as of 09:30 h local time on 3 June, according to China's State broadcaster CCTV. As of 3 June, a total of 14 survivors, including crew members and passengers, were rescued from Chongqing Dongfang
  • Australia, US call for halt to South China Sea reclamation
    Australia and the United States called for China to halt its maritime construction in the South China Sea at the 2015 Shangri-La Dialogue, held in Singapore on 29-31 May. Satellite image analysis by IHS Jane's in November 2014 indicates China has begun extensive reclamation works on several
  • Ports warned of automation threats at IAPH meeting
    Ports were alerted to the risks from a coming surge in automation at the 29th IAPH World Ports Conference, held in Hamburg on 1-5 June. World ports were challenged at the gathering to stop thinking in terms of their own 'silo' and to recognise how some of their business could pass to entrepreneurs
  • FSIG to take three subsidiaries public
    Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group (FSIG) plans to take public three of its wholly owned subsidiaries. A state-owned shipbuilding group based in Fujian, China, its three subsidiaries are identified as Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding, and Fujian Minchuan Marine Ship Industry
  • Rates soften on lack of Gulf-Asia Pacific trade
    Freight rates to ship LPG from the Gulf to Asia Pacific weakened last week as market players awaited Saudi Aramco's announcement of June contract prices while the exorbitant freight rates deterred Gulf-Asia Pacific fixtures. On 2 June, the Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark rate at
  • IEV raises $4.79m from rights issue
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider IEV Holdings has raised net proceeds of approximately SGD6.45 million (USD4.79 million) from a rights issue. According to the company's filing to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), IEV intends to use the net proceeds for the development of the Pabuaran
  • Phnom Penh port plans listing by November
    Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) is to be listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange by November. Managing director of Tongyang Securities (Cambodia) Han Kyung-tae told IHS Maritime that the company has been helping the port with its listing plan, and
  • Fuel and environmental debate shifts at Nor-Shipping 2015
    During discussions of alternative fuels at Nor-Shipping 2015, LNG was highlighted as a breakthrough success story, but some speakers called for the focus to be extended to other potentials. Speaking at the Innovation, Investment and Regulation segment on 2 June, Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of
  • HHIC delays deliveries of Capesizes, box ship
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) will be deferring the delivery of two Capesize bulkers and one container ship. HHIC made the revelations in Korea Exchange filings on 2 June. The Capesizes, worth KRW 116.9 billion (USD105.6 million) and the container ship,
  • HMM shrinks VLCC fleet
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is now left with just one very large crude carrier (VLCC) after selling two VLCCs in May. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company confirmed to IHS Maritime that 2005-built Universal Crown and Universal Queen have been sold to compatriot Sinokor Merchant Marine.
  • Vard launches innovation project
    Singapore-listed offshore vessels designer and shipbuilder, Vard Holdings has launched an innovation project in ship design. The project, named 'A step forward', are design innovations developed with an emphasis on safety, user-friendliness, functionality, operability, cost optimisation, fuel

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Maersk Line boosts Triple-E fleet with order for 11 even bigger containerships
  • Time for shippers to think again about diverting US west coast cargo to the east
  • ICTSI chief may be set to focus more on leisure than the old family business

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Burger Boats launches Wendella passenger vessel
  • Two former USCG Island Class cutters bought by Sea Shepherd
  • DNV GL and Jotun cooperate on hull performance
  • Austal books $34 million Fast Crew Boat contract
  • Rolls-Royce pure gas engines mark operating hours milestone
  • Oman Drydock to convert two more OBOs to VLCCs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Maersk Line announces order for 11 new 19,630 TEU box ships
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine plans new rebilling administration fee
  • Portland Airport website aims to assist job seekers
  • Work on 737 MAX begins at Boeing's Renton facility
  • Crowley Maritime vessels take home safety awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Angelicoussis splashes $160m on two Daewoo VLCCs
    Other big tanker deals lag due to 'stand-off' on prices, say observers
  • Aronnax@Nor-Shipping: Really? A floating wheelhouse for boxships?
    Approval of a design to create an adjustable accommodation block shows different approach to efficiency
  • APMT opens 900 m Gothenburg quay ahead of schedule
    Strengthened facility can cater for the world's largest ocean carriers
  • BIMCO takes over InterManager performance indicator system
    Consideration undisclosed for transaction effective immediately
  • Shipowners' Club sees sharp fall in operating surplus
    Bottom line collapses from $23.2m to just $1.4m
  • Opec's market share gamble six months on: Is the cartel its own biggest problem?
    Gulf Arab countries are determined to maintain market share, but US supply has proved resilient while Iran, Iraq and even Libya could bounce back
  • Nor-Shipping 2015: Insurers want more ships in the Arctic
    More Arctic activity will help in an emergency rescue situation, but lack of icebreakers seen as a big stop on development
  • Nor-Shipping 2015: Raise money when it's available, not when you need it, owners advise
    Build a war-chest rather than raising funds out of necessity, shipowners urged at Nor-Shipping
  • Oakland operations return to normal amid latest contract dispute
    Arbitrator steps in after ILWU refuses to dispatch workers
  • NewLead aims to double fleet in 2015
    More bitumen tankers could be among the targets as the Greek owner continues its makeover
  • Nor-Shipping 2015: Biggest threat to VLGCs is if 'super profits' fall to normal profits
    Avance Gas chief executive says company is making money as freight market soars
  • Race against time continues in hunt for survivors in capsized passengership
    Fourteen survivors have been rescued as government deploys 200 divers to Yangtze
  • Ocean Rig launches offering, with Economou as investor
    George Economou will buy shares to maintain his 5% in the DryShips-controlled unit
  • Nor-Shipping 2015: Shipowners shrug off uncertain outlook as the new normal
    Owners dismiss talk of seismic macro changes as being business as usual

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • New US trucking technology mandate to contribute to higher rates
    The U.S. federal government on Wednesday mandated that heavy trucks be equipped with electronic stability controls by Aug. 1, 2017, the latest in a series of actions taken by the federal government to improve safety that will ultimately contribute to higher truck rates. Once implemented, the National Highway Transit Safety Association...
  • CaroTrans launches new U.S.-Japan export service
    CaroTrans is launching a new weekly less-than-container-load service between Southeastern U.S. and Japanese markets, cutting out transshipment and avoiding congestion at ports in Los Angeles and Busan. The New Jersey-based non-vessel operating common carrier said Wednesday the new service will take cargo from Atlanta, Georgia to a slew of major Japanese...
  • Zim revises Gulf-East Coast of South America routes
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services has restructured its participation in two U.S. Gulf-East Coast of South America services it shares with other carriers. The Gulf Brazil Service has discontinued calls at Port of Spain and Kingston and added the Brazilian ports of Itapoa, Suape and Salvador. The service, to which Zim previously...
  • APMT says drug trafficking at heart of Callao, Peru, strike
    APM Terminals said that weeding out drug traffickers from its dockworker ranks at the Port of Callao is a priority as well as a main point of contention in an ongoing strike at the port. The strike at APMT's general cargo terminal has started to hurt grain imports, but the terminal...
  • Cambodian port raising funds for new terminal as export demand builds
    Phnom Penh Autonomous Port is preparing to launch a public offering in order to raise funds for the construction of a new $10 million terminal to support Cambodia's growing exports to Western consumers. Managing Director of Tongyang Securities Han Kyung-tae said that his company has been helping the port prepare for...
  • After 2014 boom, US heavy truck orders falling
    North American heavy truck orders slid for the fifth straight month in May, falling 11 percent from April and 23 percent from a year ago, transportation research firm FTR said. The sharp decline is the flip side of a tsunami of orders in 2014, when a resurgent economy released pent-up demand...
  • Marine terminal operators risk losing automation race to outsiders
    With more automation coming to ports around the world, marine terminal operators need to get aggressive or risk losing opportunities to those outside the maritime industry, futurist Gerd Leonhard said Tuesday. "There will be faster technological change in the next 20 years than in the past 300 years," Leonhard, CEO of...
  • ILA-USMX 'exploratory' talks may become more tangible next month
    Several weeks of exploratory talks about an early contract extension by the International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf coast employers may come into sharper focus at the ILA's quadrennial convention next month. The ILA and United States Maritime Alliance have been exploring a possible extension far in advance of...
  • Hon. Mario Cordero, FMC Chairman, to Receive 2015 Connie Award
    Long Beach, CA - The Honorable Mario Cordero, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, and a pioneer in the Green Port Policy, will receive the 2015 Connie Award presented by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (www.containerization.org) in Long Beach, CA, on September 29. In addition, CII will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to...
  • Transport technology firms merge as shippers demand 'mobility'
    Increased demand for mobile, end-to-end networked computing systems in freight distribution is spurring acquisitions among transportation technology companies. For shippers, that increased merger activity should lead to greater innovation, hopefully driving even greater gains in supply chain efficiency. PeopleNet, a trucking technology company owned by $2.4 billion Trimble, last week purchased...
  • Qatar Navigation Lines debuts India to Middle East feeder service
    Short-sea ship operator Qatar Navigation Lines has introduced a dedicated container feeder service between India and the Middle East. The weekly shuttle service is designed to tap into growing transshipment volumes on the route. It connects Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container handler, with Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, and Doha, Qatar. The...
  • APM Terminals reaffirms plans for Black Sea port
    An APM Terminals executive said the company remains committed to development of a large Black Sea terminal at the Georgia port of Poti, which the terminal operator purchased four years ago. Poti offers advantages as a gateway for the Black Sea, Mediterranean and Central Asian trade, Joseph Crowley, APM Terminals' deputy...
  • Treasury targets electronics exporters, carriers in Miami
    Heather KabeleThe U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order aimed at Miami, Florida, electronics exporters and common carriers and calling for the reporting of cash or cash-equivalent transactions in excess of $3,000 until at least Oct. 25, 2015. The GTO, which FinCEN...
  • IJS Global opens new office in Switzerland
    Amsterdam-Supply chain solutions provider IJS Global has opened a new office at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The branch is headed up by Katharina Tyrakowski, who has moved from her role as Customer Services Manager, Pharma, at the forwarder's office in Frankfurt, Germany. "We are committed to delivering real-time solutions for clients globally,"...
  • Renowned port management and development scholars launch distance learning program
    Seven internationally renowned academics, that jointly cooperate in www.porteconomics.eu, the web-based initiative aiming at developing and disseminating knowledge about seaports, launch a distance learning program on Port Development and Management. The involved academics (Peter de Langen, Theo Notteboom, Thanos Pallis, Pierre Cariou, Michael Dooms Jean-Paul Rodrigue and Francesco Parola) all...
  • Altronix appoints new southeast regional sales manager
    Brooklyn, NY - Altronix is pleased to announce that Brian Hodge has joined the organization in the position of Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Hodge joins Altronix's expanding team with an extensive product background and sales experience that spans over 20 years in the professional security sector. "Brian's knowledge and experience...
  • 400 new ambulances head to Mid East via JAXPORT
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - JAXPORT partner NYK Line North America recently loaded the first of several export shipments of new ambulances manufactured in Central Florida at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal. The vehicles are part of a 400 ambulance order placed by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, a humanitarian organization that provides...
  • Fast-growing Ethiopian starts huge expansion of African air cargo hub
    An Ethiopian Airlines Cargo B757 freighter takes off from Dubai International Airport.HONG KONG - Ethiopian Airlines has begun a four-fold expansion of its air cargo terminal in Addis Ababa as Africa's largest carrier improves the freight-handling ability of its hub to support a growing global reach.The carrier already has 28...
  • China-Korea trade set to soar on free trade deal
    HONG KONG - China and South Korea have cleared the way towards implementing a free trade agreement later this year that will eventually scrap duties on 90 percent of the goods traded between the two nations.The deal has been three years in the making and was finally signed officially in...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Tornado to blame
    The China Meteorological Administration said a tornado likely struck the Eastern Star before it capsized.
  • ITF slams Tisa proposal
    The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) argued today that newly leaked documents show that a multi-nation trade pact could 'threaten the public interest'.
  • Car carrier blaze contained
    UK officials are monitoring an American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) ship after a fire ignited on the vessel overnight.
  • Safmarine's new man
    Safmarine has brought in Maersk Line's east China managing director David Williams as its new CEO.
  • Economou keeps 5%
    George Economou has retained his 5% stake in Ocean Rig after splashing out $10m to acquire shares in the drilling company.
  • Solvang gets a share
    Norway's Solvang has bought a stake in a modern LPG carrier owned by compatriot TailWind Shipping.
  • Cargill pursues Mercator
    Bulker owner Mercator Lines (Singapore) is in talks with creditors over restructuring as it revealed a contract dispute with Cargill.
  • Jasa seals Petronas deal
    Jasa Merin of Malaysia has won a contract for the provision of marine vessel services to Vestigo Petroleum, part of the Petronas group.
  • Dubai eyes growth
    Dubai has launched a maritime council to engage more closely with shipping businesses as it looks to build its position as a global centre.
  • USC to build LNG trio
    LNG-Gorskaya has ordered the first Russian LNG bunkering tanker trio at domestic yard group United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
  • 'It's a dead parrot'
    New frontiers in information technology and data harvesting offer the chance to radically renew shipping's business model over coming decades, but it will demand managers with a vision to deliver, a respected analyst has said.
  • Scotland wants QE2
    A bid has been launched to bring back the iconic QE2 liner to Scotland from Dubai.
  • Use it or lose it
    It's not often an executive from the John Fredriksen group plays second fiddle to a peer in the capital markets - especially in Oslo.
  • Eimskip in the black
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has returned to profit as it continues to work on a dual listing.
  • BWO eyes bond purse
    BW Offshore has returned to the Norwegian bond market as it looks to pocket as much as NOK 750m ($96m).
  • CFO leaves AKPS
    Jeffrey Theisen has stepped down as the financial head of Oslo-listed shipbuilder Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS).
  • Damen wins new trio
    Argentina's Cooperativa De Trabajos Portuarios Limitada de San Martín has ordered three new vessels at Dutch yard Damen.
  • K Line heads to Vietnam
    K Line is forming a new joint venture for cold storage in Vietnam.
  • Tomza adds VLGC
    Mexican LPG player Tomza has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries for a second VLGC.
  • Shanghai bags duo
    China's Shanghai Shipyard has won an order for a pair of research vessels from domestic operators.
  • Queens on the Mersey
    Cunard's three Queens - the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 - have made a historic visit to Liverpool.
  • PGS in sale and leaseback
    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has agreed a sale and leaseback deal for one of its seismic vessels with domestic private equity firm HitecVision.
  • Austal seals $34m order
    Austal has secured a contract to build a 70m passenger catamaran for Caspian Marine Services of Azerbaijan in a deal worth $34m.
  • Hansen joins Eastern Pacific
    Thomas Preben Hansen has joined Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific Shipping, TradeWinds has learnt.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Obama administration outlines tariff benefits of TPP
  • Motor carriers voice frustration over R.I. truck toll plan despite changes
  • Hamster ovaries and your trade compliance program
  • Evergreen drops slots on China-Panama/U.S. Gulf service
  • DBS opens $64m logistics terminal in Finland
  • TNT transports T. rex skull from U.S. to Germany
  • HHLA expands to handle latest UCLs
  • CN invests $16m in cold supply chain capacity
  • AAL calls Port of Prince Rupert
  • 'K' Line offers cold storage in Vietnam
  • 3D printing on UPS's doorstep

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2015
  • Firms partner to develop marine diesel electric engine systems
    Volvo Penta working with Callenberg to develop 'more energy efficient solutions'.
  • Rolls-Royce: LNG engines hit milestone for operational hours
    Systems have logged 25 million hours on land and sea since being introduced in 1991.
  • IBIA finds partner to run its events
    'Agreement will allow IBIA to focus on its core business of providing services training, support and leadership.'
  • Work on improving hull performance will cut fuel bills
    DNV GL and the Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun signed co-operation agreement.
  • Steady shift to LNG predicted for Baltic
    Up to 10% of ships will switch, says Bomin LNG.
  • Feedback wanted on Australian low-sulphur bunker plans
    Consultation on New South Wales cruise ship rules close on June 15.
  • Study points to dangers of fuel oil in Arctic
    LNG the preferred option finds WWF commissioned report.
  • South Korean players say fuel oil output has been rising
    Ample supplies could put pressure on bunker prices.
  • Russian ports still offering world's 'lowest priced fuel'
    'Price is the driving force behind the growth of the Russian bunker market.'
  • New scrubber type in production following test trials
    Inline unit has had 'extensive testing', says Alfa Laval.
  • WFS to buy back shares
    Meanwhile, company declares a stronger quarterly dividend.
  • Glander hires new bunker trader
    Kenneth Lim joins company's Singapore office.
  • 'Potential' LNG-powered box ship design gains recognition
    DNV GL approves concept.
  • Series of LNG bunker tankers on order
    Comprising up to nine newbuildings.

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