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August 4, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Oman container terminal to up capacity 400pc after Muscat port closes
  • Samudera profit declines 35.4pc to US$3.1 million as revenue falls 16pc
  • North American volumes to grow 29pc as revenue soars 75pc by 2026
  • State-owned CSBC to build four 1,800-TEUers for HK's TS Lines
  • Halifax first call on Asia-North America east coast Suez rotation
  • Manila's Federal Resources acquires troubled Philippines LBC Express
  • Asian forwarders remain bullish despite major stock market losses
  • Using Uber-like scheme, Macy's takes on Amazon in same-day delivery
  • Thai Airways to cut 1,401 jobs as it tries to break even this year
  • Lufthansa Cargo suffers US$74.6 million quarterly loss, blames market
  • IAG Cargo revenue increases 8.8pc in 2nd quarter to US$284.4 million

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • "K" Line LNG Shipping (UK) enters into time charter contracts with BP for two LNG carriers
  • BBC Chartering opens new office in Vietnam
  • CMA CGM consolidates presence in Uruguay
  • Developing inland waterways on govt's radar
  • Funding agreed for Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships Project (GloMEEP)
  • Massive surge in Asia-North Europe spot rate
  • MOL establishes barge terminal operator in Thailand
  • NOL back in black in 2Q 2015
  • SeaIntel survey puts Wan Hai Lines on top in on-time reliability
  • UASC appoints new leadership to Board of Directors
  • JN Port handles second highest box throughput ever in July
  • Sagarmala project launched in Karnataka
  • Security audit soon at all Major Ports: Gadkari
  • Centre mulling 12 pc mandatory sugar export, excise hike to revive sector
  • Core sector output in June increases by 3 pc
  • Govt ready to further raise MEP for onion exports
  • INR recovers on fresh dollar selling
  • Petronet LNG's Q1 profit increases 58 pc to INR 247.50 cr.

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • MPHRP announces new head under ISWAN
    Tom Holmer, former head of the International Transport Workers' Federation's Seafarers' Trust, has been chosen to lead the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP). Holmer will take up his new roleat MPHRP once it becomes part of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance
  • Shore power expanded in Montreal and Quebec City
    Shore power will become available in the ports of Montreal and Quebec during the next few years with the assistance of government air pollution reduction programmes, the two port authorities have announced. The Montreal Port Authority will install a system for cruise ships at the Alexandra Pier and
  • News insight: Europe's split priorities strain shipping
    Europe's increasingly militaristic reaction to the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea evidences an offensive rather than rescue focused mind-set. While smugglers and traffickers must be stopped, the international shipping industry needs Europe's priorities to be at least evenly weighted.
  • Firmer July freight rates do not wipe out overcapacity concerns
    A rise in container spot rates in July on the previous month does not wipe out concerns of overcapacity in the industry, a senior shipping analyst said. The rates rose about 12% last month on June, largely thanks to general rate increases (GRI) in Asia-Europe trades and an initial success of the
  • Box terminal 'key to Suez development'
    Egypt has complemented the launch of a two-way traffic system through the Suez Canal on 6 August by announcing infrastructure plans to support a proposed economic zone along the canal. The cornerstone of government plans is its SCZone, an economic enterprise zone that Egypt proposes to build beside
  • China Newbuilding Price Index continued to drop in July
    China newbuilding price index (CNPI), a composite index of tankers, bulk carriers, and containerships - three major ship types built in China - drifted to 886 points at the end of July, down 0.7% on a month ago. All sub-indices of CNPI also fell. The dry bulker index dropped 0.9% on a month ago to
  • Trading in Changhang Phoenix's shares will resume 18 August
    Shenzhen-listed Changhang Phoenix, a bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans & CSC, said on 3 August that trading in the company's shares will be resumed on 18 August after a hiatus of more than 19 months. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has approved Changhang Phoenix's application for resumption of
  • Westports targets throughput growth in 2015
    Malaysia-listed port operator Westports Holdings (Westports) aims to grow its container throughput in 2015. Westports, in its stock exchange filing to Bursa Malaysia, stated that the growth will be driven by its transhipment business, as well as the import and export segment. The expected growth
  • Zhuhai port profits up 285% in 1H15
    Shenzhen-listed Zhuhai port group's profit for the first half of 2015 surged 285% to CNY49.8 million (USD8.02 million) from the loss of CNY27 million for the corresponding period a year ago, stated the company in a performance briefing on 1 August. The port recorded revenue of CNY993.7 million for
  • COSCO posts $3.5m net loss
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder COSCO Corporation Singapore (COSCO) posted a net loss of SGD4.8 million (USD3.5 million) for the second-quarter 2015 due to bearish market conditions. COSCO's group turnover dropped 26% from a year ago to SGD854 million in the second quarter, mainly because of low
  • Sainty Marine loses orders for 14 chemical tankers
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has lost all orders for 14 stainless steel chemical tankers placed by Celsius Shipping, which were planned to be built at its partnership yard Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI). The 14 orders were cancelled in June 2015, with three of the newbuilds under
  • New ultra-low sulphur fuel introduced in Singapore
    South Korean bunker supplier SK Energy International (SK Energy) has introduced a new ultra-low sulphur fuel oil (ULSFO) marine fuel oil in the Port of Singapore. SK Energy stated that the ULSFO, which is also being supplied in South Korea and Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has sulphur content of no
  • Chinese vessel export growth down to 12.9% in H1
    China's vessel exports' growth slowed down to 12.9% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD14.6 billion in the first six months of 2015, according to customs statistics. In June alone, the exports decreased 16.5% y/y to USD1.9 billion, the customs said. The vessel exports are forecast to

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Carriers buoyed by new Asia-Europe GRIs, but how long can these increases hold?
  • Analysis: After a sluggish H1, is TNT's business still at the right price for FedEx?
  • Losses for Lufthansa Cargo, while IAG Cargo shows 'resilience' in a soft market

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Cat Marine busy with second MaK dual fuel conversion
  • USS Mount Whitney in shipyard fire
  • AEG Power Solutions picked for cruise newbuild
  • Gard: Six takeaways from Deepwater Horizon

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Coast Guard hands out penalties to 13 Shell vessel protesters
  • Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Cutter MELLON
  • CITB workers vote down IBU representation bid
  • NOL Group delivers gains in second quarter net profit
  • Diana Shipping reports numbers for second quarter, half year

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • China's refining reforms benefit products exports
    Ship-borne exports of refined products will increase from the 589,000 barrels a day seen in 2014
  • Latest Jones Act challenge rebuffed
    Businesses in Hawaii say Jones Act has damaging influence on trade and living costs
  • MSC Zoe takes bow in triple-first
    A christening with a difference as newest addition to MSC fleet named after Gianluigi Aponte's four-year-old grand-daughter
  • Box industry at risk from China slowdown
    Slowing economy will have significant impact on global throughput levels, say analysts
  • Capital Product eyes upside from refixing slew
    Despite partnership's longer horizons, MRs and suezmaxes may be up for renewal at right time
  • Navios Partners confident on sourcing boxship deals
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner says option dropped due to credit volatility
  • Hacking about the seaways
    A cautionary tale of cyber attacks, big data and why we should never stop looking out of the window

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Scarbrough opens Scarbrough de Mexico
    Kansas City, Missouri -Scarbrough International, Ltd. a Kansas City, MO Headquartered International Logistics and US Customs Brokerage firm continues its North American growth by establishing a Mexican Logistics Firm, Scarbrough de M'xico S. DE R.L. DE. C.V. in Nuevo Laredo, M'xico.Scarbrough de México will operate as a full services logistics firm...
  • Port Manatee awarded federal security grant
    PALMETTO, Fla. - Port Manatee has been awarded a $326,250 federal security grant to be used in efforts to support the port's recovery and resiliency capabilities. The funding, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Port Security Grant Program, was announced July 30 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The federal funds,...
  • Diana Containerships and Maersk reach charter agreement
    ATHENS, GREECE - Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), (the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Maersk Line A/S for one of its Post-Panamax container vessels, the m/v Great. The...
  • Amid hacking fears, US cargo theft declines
    Amidst very real concerns about hackers taking control of trucks and automobiles, a new report from the FreightWatch International Supply Chain Intelligence Center says cargo thefts from trucks have actually declined. In the second quarter of 2015, there 178 cargo thefts in the United States at an average value of $189,307,...
  • Court rules Jones Act does not impact freight rates
    Port of HonoluluHawaiian shippers frustrated with high freight rates had their hopes for change dashed last week after a U.S. federal court rejected their bid to strike cabotage provisions from the U.S. Merchant Marine Act. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that there is no link between the higher...
  • 'Asset-light' business makes revenue, profit leap at ArcBest
    Transportation holding company ArcBest rode a company-wide wave of freight demand in the second quarter, increasing revenue 5.7 percent year-over-year to $696.1 million. ABF Freight, ArcBest's less-than-truckload subsidiary, increased revenue 2.3 percent to $504.4 million. Higher pricing helped propel total sales to those heights, making this year's second quarter the best...
  • Woo tapped to lead Busan port though transshipment effort
    Port of BusanWoo Ye-jong has been tapped to lead the Port of Busan in its effort to become an even larger transshipment hub, succeeding Lim Ki-tack who has been elected as the International Maritime Organization's next secretary-general. The appointment of Woo, 56, as president of the Busan Port Authority comes in...
  • Dairy, autos, pharma issues squelch TPP talks
    Trade ministers failed to cinch up a deal between a dozen Pacific Rim nations Friday, what could have been their last chance to negotiate the terms of a Trans-Pacific Partnership before the end of the year. Roughly 650 negotiators descended on the Hawaiian island of Maui last week to wrap up...
  • Halifax CEO bullish on new Asia, New England services
    The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, may be getting a new lease on life. On Monday, the CMA CGM Vivaldi docked at the Halterm Terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a cargo of containers from China, Vietnam and Malaysia for import into Canada and outbound containers for the ship's next...
  • China slowdown poses risk for ocean carriers
    LONDON - The slowdown in China's economy poses risks for container shipping but they are "far smaller" than the impact on the dry bulk market, according to Drewry Maritime Research. "But they are not inconsiderable and will contribute to slowing world box growth," the London-based analyst cautioned. Greater China, including Hong Kong,...
  • West Coast ports head south to salvage relations with fruit exporters
    Lara L. SowinskiThe Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and officials from the port are packing their bags and heading to Chile and three countries in Asia this month to shore up relations with key shipping lines and fruit exporters impacted by the recent 9-month-long labor dispute at the ports...
  • US domestic intermodal shippers moving loads back to trucks
    In the 18 months since the devastating 2013-14 winter wreaked havoc on rail service, the North American supply chain has been subject to increasingly frequent rumblings that major U.S.- and Canadian-based railroads would lose hard-won domestic intermodal business back to motor carriers. Railroad executives initially were quick to dismiss such...
  • Contship Italia inks Iran deal
    La Spezia Container Terminal, Italy, a Contship Italia terminal.LONDON - Contship Italia, Italy's largest container terminal operator, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Sina Port and Marine, Iran's biggest port company, to take advantage of moves by the U.S. and the EU to ease sanctions following the nuclear...
  • Yusen Logistics swings back to quarterly profit
    Credit: Graham RichardsonJapanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. returned to profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, which started April 1, thanks to robust revenue growth and the end of heavy losses caused by an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. Yusen Logistics posted a net profit of 642...
  • Transport Corporation of India profit jumps
    Transport Corporation of India posted a 17.4 percent jump in net profit in the first fiscal quarter, primarily on the back of strong gains from its freight division. The trucking and logistics giant earned Rs. 18.8 crore (approximately $2.9 million) in the three months through June compared with Rs. 16 crore...
  • TNT, FedEx bullish on merger despite EU investigation
    LONDON - FedEx and TNT Express said they still expect to merge in the first half of 2016 despite the European Commission's decision to launch an in-depth investigation of the US firm's 4.4 billion euro ($4.8 billion) acquisition of its smaller Dutch rival. The companies said they would work to address the...
  • HNA in bid battle for aircraft lessor Avolon after Swissport deal
    LONDON - China's HNA group is in a bid battle for Avolon, one of the world's largest aircraft lessors, just days after agreeing the $2.8 billion acquisition of Swissport, the world's largest airport cargo handler. HNA's Bohai Leasing unit offered to buy Avalon for $31 per share on Friday, valuing the Irish...
  • London Gateway logistics hub invites experimentation
    London Gateway wants shippers to use its new common-user facility as a testbed for trying out innovative logistics solutions, said its implementation director Graeme Clarke. The Logistics Centre, the first building constructed by London Gateway operator DP World as the hub of its logistics park, was opened on July 20 by...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Danaos profit multiplies
    Danaos reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit as the New York-listed containership owner slashed financing costs and bolstered revenue.
  • US sanctions 10 ships
    The US Treasury Department applied sanctions against 10 ships and the network of Turkish shipowner Milenyum Energy in its efforts to target the support network for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
  • Oaktree picks Janholt for Torm seat
    Former J Lauritzen boss Torben Janholt is set to join the board of Torm as one of three people but forward by new owner Oaktree Capital.
  • Second-hand trumps resales
    A five-year-old VLCC purchased at today's prices will outperform a newbuilding bought as a resale that is nearly ready to sail, shipbroker Charles Weber estimates.
  • RBS hands DCIX $150m
    Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) continues to write cheques for shipowners despite its aim to offload its shipping portfolio.
  • Diana fixes to Maersk
    Maersk Line has hired one post-panamax boxship owned by Diana Containerships for six to nine months.
  • TEN pair identified
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has revealed the identity of two older vessels disposed of during the second quarter with other tonnage likely to follow.
  • Precious loses more
    Precious Shipping has logged a bigger loss for the second quarter as it saw its operating expenses rise.
  • Oaktree pics Janholt for Torm seat
    Former J Lauritzen boss Torben Janholt is set to join the board of Torm as one of three people but forward by new owner Oaktree Capital.
  • Public prominence
    One-third of the global tanker fleet is now owned by stock-listed shipowning companies, according to data from EA Gibson.
  • RBS exit will be 'orderly'
    Any sale of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)'s vast shipping loans portfolio will be "orderly and professional", a leading shipowner says.
  • Diana sights resales
    Diana Shipping placed resales at the top of its shopping list as it plans to continue its counter cyclical expansion.
  • HNA behind Dorian buy
    China's HNA Group has emerged as the entity behind the purchase of Scorpio Tankers' last shares in Dorian LPG.
  • What's in a name?
    Bharati's new letterhead will help its eligibility for BIFR protection, reports say.
  • Ramsgate revival
    The UK port of Ramsgate has been without a ferry service for two years but the situation will change this autumn when Euroferries begins a new service to the French port of Boulogne.
  • PSC on entry warpath
    The Paris and Tokyo MOUs intend to target crew familiarity with enclosed space entry in a concentrated inspection campaign that kicks off in September.
  • Navantia confirms suezmaxes
    Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has confirmed orders for four suezmax tankers from Ibaizabal Group's Ondimar Transportes Marítimos LDA in a deal that includes options for a further two.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • Transpacific free trade agreement remains elusive
  • BWR: Carriers reshuffle loops between Europe, Mediterranean and Africa

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2015
  • EU grants funds to 'study and deploy' scrubber retrofits
    Finnish shipowner wins support for work on 'affordable' hybrid scrubber technology.
  • Malta bunker bill 'remains unpaid'
    Despite attempt to arrest ship in question.
  • Bunker prices dragged down by falling crude
    'Speculators have gone cold on oil. The prospects of a second half-year price rebound have evaporated.'
  • Analysts expect weaker Maersk result
    Low freight rates clouding outlook, but bunker prices are still low.
  • WFS downgraded after Q2 results
    Analysts lower target price for the share.
  • Lower bunker prices help cruise line beat profit forecasts
    Royal Caribbean Cruises reports profits of $185 million.
  • Setback for Fujairah refinery project
    Source says target date for completion has been put back.
  • US firm orders 'zero-emissions' vessel
    Newbuilding to be powered by electric motors.
  • Court adjourns hearing on Titan Petrochemicals
    Fresh delay in dealing with Hong Kong-listed company.
  • Inland ports to get shorepower
    Canada to spend over $34 million on projects.
  • Court orders extensions for Titan Petrochemicals
    Extensions add onto delays currently faced by Hong Kong-listed company.
  • Canadian ports to receive shorepower systems
    Authorities to spend over $34 million on projects.
  • Player grows Cochin bunkering business
    With the addition of a newly chartered bunkering barge.
  • IBIA: Standard needed for hybrid fuels
    No standards available yet to compare products, says Chief Executive.
  • Report: Saudi Arabia to reduce oil production
    Will reportedly cut its crude production to 10.3 million barrels per day in the fall.
  • Gladstone supplier looks to boost 'bunker only' supply
    Sees potential for further growth at outer anchorage by attracting passing vessels.
  • Sales of firm's fuel management system rise in Nigeria
    System helps to 'identify and overcome fuel security and potential pilferage issues'.
  • Italian ferry operator buys dual-fuel newbuilding
    Company claims newbuilding will be the Mediterranean's 'first' dual-fuel ferry.

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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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