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November 6, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line lays off 4,000 staff and reduces capacity to tackle sagging demand
  • CKYHE alliance winter services on Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean loops
  • Hapag-Lloyd shares set to make debut today on Germany bourse
  • US West Coast ports lose market share in September box volume
  • Vancouver Port's railyard expansion to deal with larger ships
  • Long Beach - 'greenest port in the world' thanks to clean diesel
  • New service offers reliable port risk intelligence on demand
  • ICoCA standards adopted by MAST
  • Transport Corp. of India's Q2 profit surge 9pc despite flat revenue
  • K + N to handle spare parts logistics for BMW in Germany
  • UPS to invest heavily in upgrading and expanding infrastructure
  • 17,000 FedEx staff gear up to handle record holiday season shipments
  • Ukraine Air Alliance seeks permission to commence US cargo flights

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Global schedule reliability in Sept. at all-time high
  • Maersk Line accelerates efficiency initiatives as response to market outlook
  • MOL recognised by CDP as leader in climate change transparency
  • Inland shipping port proposed at Jalore in Rajasthan
  • JNPT invites EoI for setting up industrial units in upcoming Port-based SEZ
  • JNPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2015
  • Participants in GPIDCL's interactive workshop welcome its initiative to establish a world class maritime university in Gujarat
  • Vigilance Awareness Week 2015 at Mumbai Port Trust
  • Festive demand boosts truck rentals
  • Cotton crop to fall by 12.25 lakh bales in 2015-16, estimates CAI
  • INR drops further against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «People and benefits»
  • Antwerp overtakes Hamburg
  • Better roads for Kazakhstan
  • Volga-Dnepr wins accolade in Moscow
  • Cargo plane crash in South Sudan
  • FCL on rails (almost) to Taiwan
  • Silvasti sets foot in Russian market
  • Tworty Box arrives on Hamburg quayside
  • Options converted into firm Airbus orders
  • On tour in Asia
  • Wagon washing in Texas
  • Pilot train to run between Austria and Germany
  • Sita CEO to step down
  • Hamburg Süd receives Hanse Globe award
  • Massive downsizing at Maersk
  • Spanish rail vehicles business in new hands
  • Iata reports "very modest growth in September"
  • New subsidiaries power up results in Singapore
  • Flower and vegetable exporter snapped up

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Felixstowe port opens GBP60 million Berth 9 extension
    Therese Coffey and Clemence Cheng open the Berth 9 extension. Credit: Port of FelixstoweDeputy Leader of the UK's House of Commons Therese Coffey today opened the 190 m quay extension that increases the port of Felixstowe's capability to work two of the world's largest container ships simultaneously. "An ever increasing proportion...
  • Hanjin Shipping offloads 77% of H-Line stake
    In yet another move to raise funds, Hanjin Shipping has sold most of its shares in H-Line Shipping, the entity to which it divested its bulk and LNG shipping businesses in 2014. Hanjin received KRW120.365 billion (USD105.7 million) from the sale and leaves it with just 5% equity. Hanjin kept a...
  • Seatruck Ferries joins Irish Sea expansion drive
    Seatruck Ferries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clipper Group in Denmark and the Irish Sea freight specialist, will add a third vessel to its growing Liverpool Dublin route, commencing 17 November, the company said in a statement. "The additional midweek departures will provide much needed peak capacity on a route which...
  • Nordic and Borealis form ice class stainless steel venture
    Nordic Tankers vessel Sten Nordic. Credit: FotofliteNordic Tankers, the Copenhagen based chemical carrier group, and Borealis Maritime, the London-based shipping company, have formed a joint venture, Crystal Nordic, which is 50/50 owned by the two and that will operate 15 stainless steel ice class chemical carriers, Nordic Tankers said in...
  • South Korea financial watchdog asks 17 banks to aid DSME
    Seventeen commercial banks in South Korea have been asked by their industry's regulator to assist troubled shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Following the unveiling of a KRW4.2 trillion rescue plan by Korea Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of Korea, the Financial Supervisory Service called for a meeting with vice-presidents...
  • Impact of expanded Panama Canal on VLGCs could be muted
    VLGC Ronald N's AISLive track between Panama and the GulfEven if the expansion of the Panama Canal were to be completed, the impact on very large gas carriers may be less severe than expected. Out of the 160 or so VLGCs in the market, only four - Ronald N, Karoline N, Clipper...
  • Maersk wants reform before investing in Indonesia port sector
    Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port. Credit: IPCMaersk will not make a major forward asset investment in Indonesia's port or domestic shipping sector until the government addresses a range of investment concerns, according to the president director of Maersk Indonesia. "We are here as a service company at the moment and have...
  • Jiangnan Shipyard clinches VLGC order
    Shanghai-headquartered Jiangnan Shipyard has secured the order to construct an 84,000 m³ very large gas carrier (VLGC) with an option for another vessel from Athen-based Naftomar Shipping & Trading. The contract marked the first working relationship between Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC,) and Greece shipowner Naftomar. Jiangnan...
  • Rickmers Trust Management back to profit for Q3
    Singapore-listed Rickmers Trust Management (RTM) has returned to a net profit of USD8.9 million year on year for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015 from a loss of USD53 million in the same period last year. The profit was attributed to /RTM's high vessel-utilisation rate, a decrease in finance expenses,...
  • MISC revenue up 14.9% on improved freight rates
    Malaysia-listed shipping company MISC's revenue grew 14.9% on a year ago to MYR2.5 billion (USD585.2 million)in the third quarter of 2015, but the higher revenue only translated to a net profit of MYR504.1 million up 1% on a year ago. The surplus revenue, driven by the improved freight rates in...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Blow to hi-tech shippers as China bans air charters for a month before Christmas
  • Miami Airport community targets CEIV certification and global pharma hub ambitions

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • VT Halter launches two ATB barges for Bouchard
  • Judge sets deadline for filing El Faro claims
  • Alphatron delivers first 46-inch display AlphaBridge
  • AEU's Rob Stuardi appointed to key SCA committee
  • Aker Philly facing higher costs, delivery delays
  • Great Lakes bulker operator reports increased net
  • Radio Holland and Bio-Sea partner on BWTS installation

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Federal Maritime Commission Oks final rule for OTI licensing
  • CKYHE Alliance member lines plan to cancel nine voyages
  • Matson posts numbers for third quarter, year-to-date
  • International Trade Administration releases September export totals
  • US rail freight traffic count down during month of October

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Glencore cuts global coal output
    Cuts in Australia, South Africa, Colombia may impact already weak panamax market
  • Tanker Investments shies from ship sales talk
    Chief executive William Hung refuses to be drawn on timings, despite mounting interest in buying large tankers from the likes of Euronav
  • The results round-up
    Third quarter earnings stories from the maritime industry
  • Teekay Corp posts third-quarter losses on weaker offshore and gas results
    Energy shipping giant plagued by non-operational items but cash flows improve
  • GasLog posts lower third-quarter profit
    Swaps losses, higher operating costs and weak spot rates take their toll, but owner remains bullish on future
  • ICTSI flagship takes delivery of four RTG cranes
    Port operator continues upgrade of terminal equipment to avoid repeat of 2014 congestion chaos
  • Elektrans watches dry bulk sector as it adds suezmax
    Indian owner mulling dry bulk expansion as third tanker joins fleet
  • Hanjin Shipping records third-quarter profit amid soft freight rates
    Cost-saving efforts and forex gains bolster bottom line
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard pushes back delivery dates
    Yard posts quarterly profit boosted by vessel sales
  • Tanker Investments fails to impress
    Six new suezmaxes in the fleet did not make their mark in the quarter
  • Damen participates in Rotterdam port startup initiative
    Programme will be launched in March 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • ODFL sees 'tremendous opportunities' for U.S., overseas growth
    ODFL CEO David Congdon rededicates the company's renovated headquarters. Photo courtesy ODFL. THOMASVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Old Dominion Freight Line understands utilization, not just of tractors, trailers and containers, but terminals, warehouses and office space. The less-than-truckload carrier rededicated a completely rebuilt corporate headquarters here yesterday, creating 300 new workspaces, a
  • Brazil government working to stop trucker strike
    The government of Brazil is scrambling to block a strike planned by independent truck drivers for Monday. Drivers want a reduction in the taxation of diesel fuel and the scrapping of fines imposed on them for the previous strike and "spontaneous roadblocks" carried out during a two-week period back in February....
  • ILWU office clerks sign contracts with some employers months before deadline
    In an abrupt change of events that could lead to labor peace among office clerical workers in Southern California for the next five years, the president of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit said Thursday he signed individual contracts with three employers, and he has presented...
  • US House bill would trigger federal intervention in port slowdowns
    WASHINGTON - A year after acrimonious labor negotiations snarled traffic at U.S. West Coast ports, lawmakers have unveiled draft legislation that could trigger federal intervention to head off future slowdowns. Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., and Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., on Thursday introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major...
  • Orbcomm swings to profit on doubling of revenue
    OG2 satellites used by Orbcomm to track assets. Credit: Sierra Nevada CorporationOrbcomm swung to a $1.6 million profit in the third quarter after the asset-tracking provider's revenue doubled to $46 million on growth from acquisitions and organic gains. The Rochelle Park, New Jersey-based company said its organic business rose 33 percent...
  • US trucking industry wins one battle in Congressl, loses another
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. trucking industry won one battle, but lost another in Congress this week. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed legislation that cleared the way for teenage truck drivers after killing an effort to increase current limits on truck weight. In a 181-248 vote Wednesday, the lower chamber...
  • Six-year US highway bill advances but without funding
    WASHINGTON - U.S. lawmakers took a serious step closer to a multi-year highway funding bill Thursday after the House of Representatives passed a six-year, $325 billion bill. In a 363-64 vote, House legislators passed the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, or STRR. The legislation authorizes highway funding for the next...
  • Port Metro Vancouver CEO says drayage conditions improving despite tension
    Renewed flare-ups of drayage driver discontent at Port Metro Vancouver have revived concerns that trucker disruption could return to the port despite moves taken to quell unrest. The British Columbia provincial government has said that six trucking companies have failed to follow drayage wages set by the Container Trucking Commission while...
  • USMX: Legislation to change labor negotiations unnecessary
    NEWTON, Massachusetts - The contract negotiation process between the International Longshoremen's Association on the East and Gulf coasts and management is on firm footing and in need of no change, according to Tom Simmers, executive president of United States Maritime Alliance. Rebutting calls for changes to the negotiation process - including through...
  • 2016 shaping up as a turnkey year in Asia-Europe trade
    When Maersk Group in late October pinned all of the blame for slashing its 2015 profit outlook on a deteriorating container shipping market, it highlighted the depths of a crisis in the Asia-Europe trade ahead of what can only be called a make-or-break year for the world's largest shipping market....

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Genco reports third quarter loss
    The Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker operator wrestles with weak freight rates.
  • Twin killing as move shutters Teekay arm
    Gemini Tankers pool to dissolve after partner Diamond S elects to operate its own fleet.
  • Crude export dock for Quebec halted
    TransCanada bows to environmental concerns and halts one of two export terminals.
  • TIL to stick to spot market for strong winter
    Executives see no more acquisitions ahead but look to return cash to shareholders.
  • TIL seeks damages over NYK VLCC collision
    Teekay spinoff says it will pursue payment for vessel repairs and other costs over incident at Fujairah.
  • Rand Logistics reports gain in third quarter
    The Great Lakes bulker operator beats estimates despite currency woes.
  • Scorpio sees Tier III tail-off in newbuilds
    Bugbee expects ordering to slow down while Lauro has a warm feeling for the winter market.
  • GSL posts net loss
    Impairment charges related to two ships take a toll on containership owner's Q3 bottom line.
  • NCL to issue new debt
    The private notes offering will be used to replace older debt and for share buybacks.
  • DVB braces for more shipping loan losses
    Frankfurt-based transport bank hikes credit loss provision amid 'burdensome' macro picture.
  • Seamec seals Swiber charter
    Indian owner's diving support ship to earn $17m over 142 days off Mumbai.
  • GasLog slides in third
    Peter Livanos-backed company sees profit squeezed between July and September; extends charter contract.
  • Fredriksen Group stays silent on Lunder
    Key Fredriksen aide declines to talk about chief executive's arrest at Gardermoen airport.
  • Coscol cans share issue
    Cosco unit halts plan to raise $394m due to uncertainty over parent's merger with CSG.
  • CSAV stake cut
    Chilean owner books $84m dilution loss in partner Hapag-Lloyd's IPO.
  • TIL shares slump after earnings miss
    Analysts suggest asset sales and buybacks are required as tanker owner's stock struggles.
  • FSL books four-fold rise in bottom line
    Highest quarterly revenue in two years drives improved results at Singaporean Trust.
  • Maersk cuts Chinese surcharges
    Danish line simplifies fees system in Asia due to weak state of the market.
  • Cyprus Sea scraps two
    Greek owner sends two 1990s-built panamax bulkers for demolition.
  • Fredriksen Group chief Lunder arrested
    Jo Lunder, the new chief executive of John Fredriksen's group of companies, has been detained in Norway.
  • KNOP makes less
    New York-listed shuttle tanker owner posts smaller profit in Q3 despite bigger revenue.
  • TNG profit rises
    New Croatian tanker owner sees Q3 earnings and revenue grow as fleet expands.
  • Nordic Tankers and Borealis team up
    Chemical tanker owners join forces to create new venture Crystal Nordic with a fleet of 15 ships.
  • Savings pay off for Hanjin Shipping
    Korean owner's cost-cutting boosts Q3 profit, but boxship earnings fall on over-capacity.
  • Great Eastern fixes out suezmax
    Indian owner clinches two-year charter with IOC for 2000-built tanker.
  • Teekay Corp weaker in Q3
    Diversified shipowner slips to a loss as Teekay LNG and Teekay Offshore fail to impress.
  • Four more for Seatrade
    Dutch owner's orderbook reaches potential 20 ships with reefer deal in China; more on the cards.
  • TNK misses estimates
    New York-listed tanker owner gets Principal boost during Q3 but fails to exceed the market's expectations.
  • EMGS in cash call
    Oslo-listed survey player wants investors to buy new stock worth up to $32.5m to boost finances.
  • Record rates drive Avance
    Oslo-listed owner posts $73m profit in Q3 as VLGC numbers hit all-time high.
  • Chouest cancels AHTS duo
    Broker says US owner's decision comes after Shell halted Alaskan operations.
  • Delays cut TIL earnings
    Problems securing new vetting approvals for ex-George Economou tankers dragged down results.
  • Naftomar books Jiangnan VLGCs
    Chinese shipbuilder adds to LPG newbuilding orderbook backlog with order from Greek shipowner.
  • Rickmers shares slump
    Investors vote with their feet and dump stock following announcement of dividend suspension.
  • Matson reports strong third-quarter result
    Liner operator sees growth in China trade, and newly added Alaska service also grows.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Report: Consumers unforgiving of holiday fulfillment errors
  • Seatrade orders four new multipurpose reefer ships
  • ICTSI reports solid Q3 results
  • IANA: Q3 intermodal volumes up 3.4%
  • CEVA signs warehouse management contract with Pellegrini
  • Union Pacific opens new railport in Texas
  • American Essentials taps Port Logistics Group for transportation services
  • Yusen opens warehouse in Indonesia
  • Executive Moves: CenterPoint Properties and ICTSI
  • XPO Logistics exceeds Q3 market expectations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
  • Corvus attracts more investment
    Battery supplier says main interest is from maritime companies.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories at four-month low
    Stocks are expected to fall further in the weeks ahead.
  • Firm Counter adds networking tool
    Trading website aims to build 'a community of bunker professionals', says chief executive.
  • US residual stocks climb
    The week-on-week rise in stocks came despite a fall in production from US refineries.
  • Meech: No growth in bunker demand despite low prices
    Thinks demand is softening this year and predicts low oil prices and slow demand growth in coming decade.
  • Algoma post weaker profits
    Weaker demand for shipments eating into revenue.
  • Second LNG-fuelled OSV starts work
    Vessel chartered to Shell for US Gulf operations.
  • Supplier: Biofuels to form 5-10% of global marine fuel mix by 2030
    'It ticks so many boxes for so many organisations,' says GoodFuels CEO.
  • Teekay Tankers boosts profit
    'Increased earnings, as bunker fuel prices remain low due to low global oil prices', it says.
  • Second LNG-fuelled OSV starts operations
    Vessel chartered by Shell for use at the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Global sulphur cap: 'Politics may overrule science' at IMO
    Also concern that those responsible for the availability study lack experience in refinery analysis.
  • Crude decreases as US stockpiles rise
    Stockpiles rose 2.85 million barrels last week.
  • World's 'first' LNG-powered boxship transits Panama Canal
    Panama Canal expansion expected to be open in 2016.

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