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April 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Mega ships get fatter but not much longer, limiting cranes alongside
  • Draft limitations at Santos force box ships to reduce capacity
  • Boxes down 33pc at Novorossiysk, but cargo up 8pc to 23 million tonnes
  • China, Taiwan impose anti-dumping duties on EU steel imports
  • TT Club warns ports to protect themselves against reputational damage
  • Reefers hard hit by dock slowdown could lose offshore markets
  • LTL carriers to lose 8pc in operating profits with diesel price drop
  • Ethiopian Airlines eyes expansion of air cargo business
  • CEVA opens new local distribution hub for Magneti Marelli in Italy
  • FAA licenses Amazon to test drone in tightly restricted air space
  • Trinidad and Tobago re-issues call for tenders for 'aerotropolis'

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • MOL commences biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Transport Minister says INR 5 lakh cr. to be spent on developing waterways
  • Iron ore imports hit record 15.5 mt in 2014-15
  • APM Terminals Mumbai registers new throughput record of 2.01 m TEUs in 2014-15
  • JN Port aims at handling over 5 m TEUs in 2015-16
  • Kandla Port to develop port-based multi-product SEZ on 5,000 ha
  • Truck fleet operators against TDS imposition
  • Exporters to get interest subvention scheme again
  • Govt withdraws duty benefits of power SEZs
  • INR turns sharply weak against dollar
  • L&T Construction wins INR 5,492 cr. projects
  • RBI keeps repo rates steady at 7.5 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change to HGV speed limits will improve UK road safety
  • New members in Pakistan
  • ITJ goes Asia
  • Dunkirk ever nearer to Shanghai
  • Eastern Europe specialist opens Lithuanian office
  • Astag and its director part ways
  • Yemenia suspends services
  • Kapsch and Algerian Railways to cooperate
  • Starting from Verona
  • All-water services benefit from USWC port debacle
  • FedEx plans to acquire TNT Express
  • Three new freighter destinations this month
  • Freight rail project in eastern India goes ahead
  • HSH Nordbank posts profit in 2014
  • Müller's Logistik celebrating 20th anniversary
  • Another one bites the dust at Portland

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Collision slows traffic on Mississippi River
    New speed restrictions have been set up on the lower Mississippi River following a tanker-bulker collision on 6 April. The collision, which took place near Convent, Louisiana, occurred when the Bariba Group-owned, 81,434 dwt bulker Privocean broke free from its mooring and drifted downriver before
  • Yemen ports become focus for rebel attacks
    Ports in Yemen are increasingly coming under attack from Saudi and Gulf Co-operation Council states as they attempt to regain control of areas run by Shia Houthi militias and al-Qaeda jihadis. The Yemen Times reported yesterday that the strategic port city of Aden, the last stronghold of forces
  • Maldives seethes over unpaid reef damage fines
    Fines imposed on ships that have damaged coral reefs in the Maldives have not been paid, an audit has revealed. The worst offender identified by government auditors is the then owner of fish transporter Emerald Reefer, which damaged part of the Muli Kolhu reef near Addu in November 2011. The
  • MT Maritime continues to expand its fleet
    US chemical tanker operator MT Maritime Management has ordered four new vessels in order to expand its fleet. According to the company's website, it has two 21,000 dwt chemical tankers on order at Kitanihon Shipbuilding, which are scheduled for delivery in January and March 2018. MT Maritime also
  • KTL Global eyes M&A
    Singapore-based KTL Global, which manufactures specialised ropes and slings for the offshore and marine industries, said it is eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) amid challenging times for the sector. Speaking at a press conference on 7 April, company operations chief Mark Beretta discussed
  • Taiwanese top container lines to gain more profit in 2015
    Taiwan's top three container carriers Evergreen, Yang Ming, and Wan Hai may have better performance and profit than in 2014, boosted by the high freight rates of America West Coast services and low oil price, reported local media on 6 April. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange weekly index
  • Crews rescued from two scrap ships off Alang
    Seventeen crew members have been rescued from two ships that ran into trouble on their way to a ship recycling yard at Alang, India. The ships are described by Indian media as Yemeni- or Omani-flagged. The two vessels were anchored 15 n miles from the Gujarat coast awaiting final clearance to enter
  • Mining bust sends Atlas Iron to the brink
    The crash in the iron ore market, which has sent prices plunging 60% to a 10-year low in recent months, may have claimed its first Australian high-profile victim. Pilbara junior Atlas Iron on 7 April notified the Australian Securities Exchange that it was seeking a voluntary and immediate
  • Momentum returns to ship recycling market
    Cash buyers became more bullish last week as sentiment picked up in South Asia's ship recycling market. Prices in Bangladesh improved to USD385/ldt for bulkers and USD410/ ldt for tankers, compared with USD380/ldt and USD400/ldt two weeks ago. Prices in India trailed levels in Bangladesh by
  • Crew of 14 rescued off Shandong after collision
    A total of 14 crew members were rescued on 5 April after two bulk carriers collided off Shandong, China, according to local authorities. China-flagged Yang En 1, collided with Marshall Islands-flagged Panamax MARIA G.O. at 12:10 h local time on 5 April, a statement of Weihai Maritime Safety
  • Ningbo port container traffic up in first quarter
    China's Ningbo port handled 5.48 million teu in the first quarter of 2015, up 13% year on year (y/y), Shanghai-listed Ningbo Port Group announced on 3 April. The port's cargo throughput stood at 131 million tonnes, an increase of 0.1% from the first quarter of 2014, stated the group, and its
  • China vessel exports up 38.5% y/y
    China's vessel exports rose 38.5% year on year (y/y) to USD6.1 billion in the first two months of 2015, according to customs statistics. The exports are likely to decrease later this year as new orders placed at Chinese shipyards have been tumbling since late 2014, China National Association of
  • Triyards profit drops 34%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings recorded a drop in profit to USD5.1 million or 34% year on year (y/y) for the second quarter ended 28 February 2015 due to lower revenue. The company's earnings suffered a decrease of 18% y/y to USD61.1 million from USD74.5 million.
  • EMAS Offshore net profit up 143%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore posted a net profit of USD9.66 million or 143% up year on year (y/y) for the second quarter ended 28 February 2015 despite lower earnings recorded. The company's revenue dropped 10% to USD60.9 million in the second quarter of 2015 as
  • Hanjin Shipping to sustain profits in 2015
    Hanjin Shipping is expected to see better times in 2015 as its restructuring efforts are paying off, said an analyst. NH Investment & Securities analyst Martin Song explained that South Korea's biggest shipping company is expected to sustain profits in 2015 due to lower bunker prices and better
  • SapuraKencana gets largest Islamic loan
    Malaysian drilling company SapuraKencana Petroleum has secured what it says is the world's largest Islamic loan facility. Maybank Investment Bank co-ordinated a consortium of 11 Malaysian, regional, and international banks to grant the USD2.3 billion loan to SapuraKencana, Malaysia's biggest oil
  • Cambodia clamps down on illegal sand dredging
    Phnom Penh Municipal Court on 4 April fined and released 10 workers arrested in a crackdown by the Ministry of Mines and Energy on illegal sand dredging operations. The ministry has been campaigning to stop illegal sand dredging operations since Prime Minister Hun Sen gave it the sole

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Steel of West Virginia extends bulb flat offerings
  • Fire aboard Russian nuclear sub in repair yard
  • Detyens awarded $15.82 million T-AKE 1 drydocking
  • HHIC-Phil to build 20,600 TEU CMA-CGM box ships
  • CARB slaps ship manager with fines for clean air violations
  • USCG responds to multi-vessel Mississippi collision

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • ILWU Caucus recommends approval of tentative labor contract with PMA
  • Greenbrier names Kelly Williams to company's Board of Directors
  • Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of Coast Guard housing project in Astoria
  • Six candidates nominated for IMO Secretary-General post
  • General Dynamics NASSCO begins 'Eco' tanker construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Standard syndicate begins underwriting
    Syndicate has already underwritten a number of risks following April 1 start date
  • Greek government pledges to plough ahead with Piraeus port sale
    But uncertainty persists about the stake to be kept by the state
  • Hapag-Lloyd drops Portland call
    German carrier follows Hanjin in cancelling future sailings as US port pays the price for continued service disruption
  • Improving rates spur flurry of demolition deals
    Owners lured to the negotiating table as steel price and weak freight rates ensure steady supply, despite longer-term uncertainty
  • Surge in US Gulf and Caribbean aframax earnings as Mexican oil cargoes help soak up tonnage
    Sharp rise to earnings of $66,000 per day highlights fresh opportunities for aframax owners in spot market
  • APMT aiming for world top slot in 2016
    Chief executive Kim Fejfer tells how the terminal operator plans to hit its target of $1bn in net profit by next year
  • Lloyd Fonds fails first attempt at listing, but promises a second shot
    Company to revise offer after investors decline to give required 75% backing to KG rescue plan
  • FMC to review port congestion and alliances
    Closed session to be held next week
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Big boxship orders continue as the latest figures from Lloyd's List Intelligence show that the total containership fleet capacity has now reached 8.3m teu
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Exports from South America increased by 3% last year but imports suffered a decline
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Utilisation levels tighten on Asia-Europe trades
  • Data Hub: Freight Rate Quarterly
    Rate rot: Challenging times ahead for carriers as the volatility of global spot market freight rates is all too clear

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • FedEx-TNT deal set to boost duo's Latin American footprint
    After FedEx Corp. unveiled a $4.8 billion deal to acquire Dutch company TNT Express this week, the immediate focus was on how the merger would significantly boost the U.S.-based company's footprint in the European express market. But other markets will feel and impact, too, according to a report from research and...
  • Port of Oakland says most diverted vessels have returned
    In one of the more positive developments to affect West Coast ports since the announcement of a tentative coastwide longshore contract on Feb. 20, the Port of Oakland reported Tuesday that vessels which had been by-passing the Northern California port to keep on schedule have mostly returned. "Some vessels that were...
  • FMC meeting on 'unreasonable' demurrage charges closed to public
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Monday is expected to present its much-anticipated findings on whether shippers face unreasonable demurrage charges tied to congestion. But because the meeting is closed to the public, the industry won't immediately learn what the agency's staff has determined. The FMC has been looking into accusations...
  • 50 largest US truckers add more than $10 billion in revenue
    The 50 largest U.S. trucking companies increased their combined revenue by 10 percent to $117 billion in 2014, as the U.S. economy reached and maintained a higher growth rate. That's the best performance for the Top 50 Trucking Companies since 2011, and nearly double the 5.5 percent growth rate they enjoyed...
  • Trans-Atlantic carrier reliablity plunges to lowest level in three years
    Click here to enlargeTrans-Atlantic shippers in February experienced the worst service in three years, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Schedule reliability, which had fallen in the last four months, dropped to 49 percent on the westbound leg and 57 percent on the reverse leg. Schedule reliability on the trade lane over...
  • Hamburg Sud usurps Maersk Line as most reliable carrier, SeaIntel says
    Hamburg Süd led the container shipping industry in on-time service in February, putting an end to Maersk Line's six-month hold on the top spot, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. The latest reliability report from the Danish research firm also marks the first month of overall improvement since major congestion began brewing...
  • Container lines' profits remain thin ahead of 'challenging year'
    Ten of 17 large container ship lines reported operating profits last year but slumping freight rates held average margins to 2.7 percent, according to an analysis by Alphaliner. Overall results were an improvement from the 0.1 percent average margin in 2013, but Alphaliner said lower freight rates and vessel utilization will...
  • East Coast container imports near parity with West Coast traffic
    East Coast containerized imports in February almost reached parity with West Coast imports, demonstrating the profound shift in trade that has resulted from port congestion and work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union at West Coast ports. The coming months will determine how much of the shift will...
  • NY-NJ port's loaded TEUs rose 14.1 percent in February
    The Port of New York and New Jersey posted year-over-year increases in February of 14.1 percent in loaded 20-foot-equivalent units and 14.8 percent in combined full and empty TEUs. Click to enlargeMuch of the increase was attributable to year-over-year comparisons with a soft February 2014, when severe winter weather produced a...
  • Santos shippers grapple with delays as blaze continues
    Shippers moving goods through Santos are grappling with road restrictions around Brazil and South America's largest port, as firefighters attempt to squelch a fire at a liquid bulk terminal that's been blazing for five days. More than a hundred firefighters, including specialists from oil company Petrobras, have been fighting the...
  • California trip by Florida governor shows depth of port gamble
    When a $205 million dredging project is completed this summer at the Port of Miami, allowing large ships that will soon transit the expanded Panama Canal to call at the Southeast port, Florida Gov. Rick Scott will likely be there - perhaps with giant ribbon-cutting scissors in hand - to...
  • Sea Star adds third container barge to Puerto Rico trade
    Sea Star Line has added a third container-carrying barge to handle increased demand following the departure of Horizon Lines from the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The newly chartered barge has capacity of 320 containers. In January, the carrier added two barges with capacities of 375 40-foot-equivalent units each. Sea Star also...
  • CMA CGM joins 20,000-TEU club, with three-ship order
    CMA CGM has become the third member of the 20,000-TEU club with an order for three of the world's largest container ships. Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries confirmed today it will build three 20,600-TEU vessels for the French ocean carrier at its Subic yard in the Philippines, with delivery scheduled for the...
  • TNT seeks buyer for cargo airlines in wake of FedEx deal
    TNT Express said it will open talks shortly with potential buyers of its cargo airlines following FedEx's agreed 4.4 billion-euro ($4.8 billion) takeover. The Dutch group must sell its two airlines, TNT Airways, which operates out of Liege, Belgium, and Madrid-based Pan Air Lineas Aereas, to comply with European Union rules...
  • India's major ports see 6.7 percent growth in container volumes
    Container volumes grew 6.7 percent year-over-year in fiscal year 2014-2015 at India's major ports owned by the federal government, according to provisional port figures compiled by JOC.com. The latest statistics show cumulative yearly traffic totaled nearly 8 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the April 2014 through March 2015 period, up from 7.46...
  • FedEx to buy TNT Express for $4.8 billion
    FedEx Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a €4.4 billion ($4.8 billion) agreed takeover of TNT Express, two years after European regulators shot down United Parcel Service's bid for the Dutch company. The deal, which was hammered out in six weeks of negotiations, will significantly boost FedEx's footprint in the European express market,...
  • So what is China's 'One Belt One Road' thing, anyway?
    This CCTV News map shows the Silk Road Economic Belt over land and the Maritime Silk Road enhancing connections between China, South Asia, Africa and Europe.HONG KONG - The term "One Belt One Road" has invaded reports on China trade over the past few weeks, with Beijing officials rarely missing...
  • TPM 2015 Sponsor: Direct ChassisLink Inc.
    Ron Joseph, Senior Vice President and COO of Direct ChassisLink Inc. on the current needs of chassis customers and the recent launch of a "pool of pools" concept that allows for interoperability between the three major chassis operators. ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Triple deal nets $52m
    Three year time charters for a trio of medium range newbuildings is set to bring $52m to d'Amico International Shipping.
  • SweOffshore buys ferry
    The Swedish offshore accommodation specialist, SweOffshore, is the new owner of the former Tallink ferry, Regina Baltica.
  • Winner or loser?
    Diana Shipping has agreed a new charter for the 73,630 dwt panamax bulk carrier Protefs (built 2004) at a 30% discount to the vessel's previous employment.
  • Genesis set for ship buys?
    A move by Genesis Energy to raise about $200m through a share offering has prompted speculation that the funds could be used to extend its Jones Act shipping business.
  • Viking wins $45m deal
    A contract that will keep the ice capable anchor handler Vidar Viking employed in the Russian far east has been agreed by Viking Supply Ships.
  • Mississippi mayhem
    A trio of vessels have been involved in a major pile-up on the lower Mississippi in the US state of Louisiana, Monday.
  • Triyards doubles up
    Triyards, the Singapore offshore yard group, has secured a second series of new contracts worth $100m in as many months.
  • EPD boosts LPG capacity
    Enterprise Products Partners has completed the latest phase of expansion at its LPG export terminal in Texas.
  • RCL boosts Yangon links
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) is linking two of its liner services to create a direct service between Thailand and Myanmar.
  • Vietnam bulker arrested
    A small Vietnam-owned bulker has been placed under arrested in Singapore, latest court documents show.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • FMC's Lidinsky worries about shipping alliances becoming supra national forces
  • Port of Oakland says ships are restoring calls to port
  • E-commerce exec pleads guilty to price fixing
  • Hapag-Lloyd drops Portland, Oregon call
  • New CMA CGM service to connect Mediterranean, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
  • Ship manager fined for breach of U.S. sulfur emissions regulations
  • Greenbrier reports strong Q2 results
  • "K" Line begins new intra-Asia service
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: Swiss WorldCargo, Con-way and Inchcape Shipping Services
  • Executive moves: Hub Group, Overseas Cargo, Atlas Logistics and A.N. Deringer
  • FedEx makes $4.8b offer for TNT Express

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Houston-based seminar to focus on LNG as a marine fuel
    Event to be held later this month.
  • Petrobras resumes bunkering ops in Santos
    'In efforts to normalise operations as soon as possible'.
  • Bunkering in Santos 'likely' to begin soon
    According to a source from Petrobras.
  • OW's exit an opportunity for WFS
    WFS boss sees growth ahead.
  • Praise for Maersk Line's CO2 target
    'The transport sector is one of the most difficult areas to reduce CO2 emissions.'
  • Sulphur extraction technology installed on cruise ship
    Triton Emission Solutions has completed the installation of a pre-combustion fuel purification system.
  • Lawyers say OW investors have case against Altor
    Say former owner should be accountable as it had knowledge of mistakes in prospectus.
  • 'Cloud-based', fuel management system for UASC
    Software provider say system 'minimises impact of fluctuating prices, streamlines bunker procurement and delivers efficiencies'.
  • Ship manager fined for breaking California's pollution rules
    Follows court case between manager and owner of vessel.
  • New LNG bunkering loading arm goes to market
    Equipment promises 'safer amd more secure' gas transfers.
  • LNG ready containership calls at UK port
    The MV Sajir is operating on the Asia-North Europe route.
  • Mississippi ship collision causes oil spill
    Three vessels involved in incident.
  • Update: Bunker deliveries to resume at Santos
    After a fire at fuel storage facility on Thursday.
  • DNV GL: Distillate 'most obvious choice' for shipowners in ECAs
    'The investment requirement is moderate', it says.
  • Chinese bunker firm aborts acquisition plans
    Company fails to reach agreement with counterparty.
  • Indian port to get more bunkering facilities
    Public oil companies express interest in project.
  • Stena Line sees bigger role for methanol-powered shipping
    'We want to pursue change and development in the shipping sector', says Stena Line spokesman.
  • Oil tanker refloated in US Gulf
    After grounding near Galveston on Tuesday.

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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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