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September 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Channel Tunnel bans UK-bound freight trains as stowaway fear mounts
  • Fruit shipper says carriers won't tell them when cold probes go wrong
  • US authorities monitor Tianjin traffic for shipboard toxic residue
  • Aden port open, UAE troops in control, ISIS/Al-Qaeda have city foothold
  • ICTSI Manila starts container booking system to ease truck congestion
  • Manzanillo, Panama, CT takes 4 big cranes to create 3 million TEU capacity
  • Arrested 735-TEUer and chemical tanker up for auction in Singapore
  • TT Club box exposure huge, but unperturbed by Tianjin port blast claims
  • HK Shipowners Association to host October 7 seminar on pipe refurbishment
  • ACI European Dredging Summit to be held October 7-8 in Antwerp
  • UPS and Cargojet strike new deal for overnight services in Canada
  • Dubai World Central achieves 42pc more cargo after move to new airport
  • Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2015 is to be held in Baku on October 5-7

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Asia to Northern Europe, Med spot rates surge
  • CMA CGM, Bolloré & CHEC obtain Kribi Container Terminal concession for 25 years
  • Issue of recruiting & retaining skilled personnel to be discussed at maritime event
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
  • MOL installs new energy-saving windshield on container vessel for demonstration test
  • NYK to provide complete outbound logistics of finished vehicles for both Ford plants in India
  • NYK to set up first exclusive RoRo terminal for finished cars in Saudi Arabia
  • SARJAK Container Lines delivers ODC innovation yet again
  • GM India to export 19,000 cars to Mexico, rolls out first Chevrolet Beat
  • Cargo operations continued during token one-day labour strike, says Mumbai Port
  • Mumbai Port to discontinue coal handling
  • World's largest port operators join forces for environment
  • Decline in exports pulled down GDP growth which could have touched 10 pc: Fieo President
  • Govt expects DMIC to triple industrial output in 7-9 years
  • Growth in infra sector slowed to 3-month low of 1.1 pc in July
  • Larsen & Toubro bags INR 1,489 cr. water supply project
  • Pulses imports likely to shoot up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cleaner air in LA
  • More space for Chinese supplier
  • Unifeeder scoops up Tschudi's liner services
  • Gas-powered shunter slashes emissions
  • Salvo of promotions in Salt Lake City
  • Pulling carpet out from under rival feet
  • Sweeping changes for Lan in Europe
  • Airfreight volumes falling in July
  • Konkan developing Jaigarh connection
  • Terminal operators join forces to go green
  • New clients to smooth out Q2's choppy seas
  • Fehmarn belt project stymied by objections
  • Leasing giant snaps up Avolon
  • APP vice-chair from Hueneme
  • Kosovo hooking up to Europe's rail network

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technology trends will transform our interaction by 2030
    The "Global Marine Technology Trends 2030" report launched today recognising that the future is becoming increasingly focused on automation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register said, "The marine world in 2030 will be
  • Delivery of Allseas giant offshore vessel delayed until next year
    Delivery of the 382 m by 124 m offshore platform installation and decommissioning vessel Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelde), which was billed as the world's largest ship when it arrived in Rotterdam in January, has been delayed until next year. The vessel, which had been due into service in the
  • Three banks sign loan deal with IMC
    The government-affiliated Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and two private banks have signed a syndicated loan agreement worth USD120 million with Singapore-based major shipping firm IMC Holdings. The agreement was signed on 4 September and the USD120 million loan will finance the
  • Baleària chooses La Naval for €350 million LNG pair
    Spanish islands ferry operator Baleària is to place a EUR350 million (USD390 million) order for two LNG-powered ferries from Spanish Basque country shipbuilder La Naval. The two vessels, which will measure 225 m by 30.4 m, will be the two biggest vessels ever built by a Spanish shipyard, as well as
  • MLC assistance card launched for seafarers
    A scheme has been launched that will enable seafarers to check the insurance cover offered by their employer. Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has created the Seafarer Assistance Card scheme, which will provide mariners with access to the CrewSEACURE web portal where they can check
  • Global Ports set to take 31% stake in Valletta Cruise Port
    Turkish port operator Global Ports Holding, part of the Global Yatirim conglomerate, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 30.79% stake in Maltese cruise terminal operator Valletta Cruise Port (VCP). Completion of the transaction depends on completion of legal and administrative procedures,
  • Global port operators to go green
    Five of the world's largest terminal operators have joined with the Port of Rotterdam to promote environmental awareness in ports and shipping. Under an initiative called Go Green they aim to bring about sustainable environmental improvement in the communities in which their operations are located.
  • LISW: UK government will do 'whatever it takes' to keep London maritime status
    London International Shipping Week (LISW) opened this morning at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with the Department for Transport pledging to 'do whatever it takes' to ensure London remains a leading maritime centre. "We are ready for growth," Robert Goodwill MP, parliamentary under-secretary of
  • HHI workers strike, more strikes to follow
    Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) went on strike on 4 September and are planning more industrial action this month. From 0800-1200hrs local time on 4 September, HHI workers refused to work, causing the world's biggest shipbuilder to suspend production at its Ulsan yard. That followed a
  • July container freight rates in second monthly rise
    Container freight rates staged second consecutive rise in July and they rose to their highest level since March this year, show figures released this morning by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy. The CTS Global Aggregated Price Index, which entails both spot and contract
  • At least 50 dead after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
    The death toll has risen to 50 in the migrant boat sinking off Malaysia on 3 September. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) official Mohamad Aliyas Hamdan, the agency has retrieved another 35 bodies since 4 September off Selangor, Malaysia. The agency had rescued 20 survivors
  • China's vessel exports' growth drops to 10.2% y/y in first seven months
    China's vessel exports' growth slowed further down to 10.2% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD16.8 billion in the first seven months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In July alone, the exports decreased 4.6% y/y to USD2.1 billion, the customs said. The vessel exports
  • Brightoil Petroleum predicts increase in full-year profit
    Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum predicted that the group is expected to record an increase in profit during the fiscal year ended 30 June compared with last year. The anticipated increase of profit was due to the improvement of overall business sectors of the group, a stock filing of the
  • China Classification Society forms branch in South Africa
    China Classification Society (CCS) on 4 September opened a branch in Cape Town, South Africa. The new branch is expected to enhance co-operation on shipping, shipbuilding, as well as ship maintenance with African countries, said the branch's newly appointed general manager Xu Xiao. Classification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Delta and Virgin eye full IT integration for 2016 as cargo JV strengthens
  • Collapsing Russian market and weaker euro blamed for peak season blues
  • Analysis: could 2015 be a year to remember for sparkling Expeditors?

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • VLCC rates show strong rally, but outlook remains uncertain
    Benchmark Middle East-East Asia rate up by than 20,000 per day over past two weeks
  • Paragon will take its time over ATM fundraiser, says Bodouroglou
    Chief executive bought part of Box Ships stake sold as bulker owner aims to boost liquidity
  • Top world shipowners pushed for MCA reform, says Goodwill
    High-level meeting held at 10 Downing Street, according to shipping minister
  • Debt purchases by private equity will ramp up
    Expect a rise in private equity debt purchase activity, with opportunities in struggling dry bulk and offshore, predict top lawyers
  • Handysize outlook brightens on cargo demand
    BHSI has outperformed BDI since early August due to healthy grain and minor bulk demand
  • Eletson Gas confirms LPG orders at Hyundai Mipo
    Two 38,000 cu m ships plus one ethylene carrier added to joint venture's orderbook
  • Asia-Europe box volumes continue to slide
    Disappointing start to the peak season as traffic falls 7.1% from last year's level
  • UK government and industry leaders call for reform of ship register
    Maritime Growth Study sets out case for more commercially minded MCA
  • Hyundai Heavy workers gearing up for new strikes
    Two additional partial strikes will occur on September 9 and 17, following breakdown in talks on wages and working conditions
  • Exmar's profit declines ahead of launch of new company
    Start-up of Exmar LNG on track for third quarter
  • Spot market continues to bring little joy for carriers
    First-half financials show full impact of wretched rates, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Between the lines - West Coast woes and capacity cuts
    In his regular column, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drivers and developments of the past month
  • UK needs action on leadership, skills and marketing, Maritime Growth Study finds
    Significant alterations put forward for status and running of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Growth study set to recommend MCA shake-up
    Maritime UK welcomes report due for publication today
  • Chinese ports withhold release of more than 10,000 Nan Tsing containers
    Major shipping ports detain around 40 containerships
  • London Stock Exchange opens UK shipping celebrations
    London International Shipping Week kicks off with the opening of the London market and an open invitation for shipping to list in London
  • Paragon Shipping seeks to raise $4m in equity capital
    Beleaguered shipping company plans a continuous at-the-market offering, but it is unclear how it will help pay for its remaining capital expenditures
  • Solvang orders panamax pair at HHI
    LPG carrier duo to be delivered into 10-year oil major contracts
  • Charter market hits a 'brick wall'
    Seasonal blip lingers but brokers remain optimistic for a turn in fortunes, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Shares in Sinotrans and China Merchants jump on merger speculation
    A merger of the state giants would produce a combined company with about a third of the capacity of pending tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping
  • Another Avance newbuild VLGC to go straight for repair in drydock
    Chief executive shrugs off latest incident with China-built VLGC, but dry-docking the ship will cost Avance $400,000
  • Hanseatic Unity brings together Oldendorff, Schulte and Toepfer families
    Joint venture will start life as top three German chartering company
  • Saverys to take CMB private
    Major stakeholder Saverco intends to buy all remaining shares of CMB that it does not own and delist the entity
  • Cold comforts
    Many of the practical and operational challenges in the Arctic can be boiled down to the paucity of expertise
  • London's international future
    Despite a rise in competition, the elements that have made London succeed in the past will continue to do so until they are successfully replicated elsewhere

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Russia's slowdown hitting ports in Baltic neighbors
    The Port of Tallinn, Estonia.Ports in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are feeling the effects of Russia's economic slowdown as they serve largely as transshipment locations into Russia. Container traffic at seaports in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia fell 14 percent in the first half of the year on...
  • APMT Pipavav handles largest ship to date
    The Maersk Saltoro being unloaded after its first call at Pipavav.Gujarat Pipavav Port last received a call from the Maersk Saltoro, reportedly the largest container ship ever to call at the APM Terminals facility on India's west coast. The vessel has a capacity of 9,971 20-foot-equivalent units and is 981 feet...
  • Pilot strike to ground Lufthansa Cargo flights on Sept. 8
    A pilot strike on Sept. 2 will keep Lufthansa Cargo planes on the ground.HONG KONG - Lufthansa's long-haul and freighter flights out of Germany will be grounded by an all-day pilot strike in Tuesday, Sept. 8, as the cockpit crew union calls its 13th walkout in 18 months.A long-running dispute...
  • Demise of China's Nan Tsing line leaves boxes stranded
    HONG KONG - It appears China's Nan Tsing Container Lines has now gone out of business after the debt-strapped domestic carrier reportedly stopped all operations at the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of boxes stranded across the country.The containers have been detained at China's ports that were called at by...
  • Capacity cuts tackle rate war, but more is needed, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - The unprecedented decision to cut capacity during the traditional peak season of the year brought to a halt the rate slide that started in March and by June had developed into a full-blown rate war among the carriers, according to Drewry. By the end of the first...
  • India's fresh produce wastage tops 40 percent, top shipper says
    India's big supermarkets are unable to compete with the well-managed supply chains of the country's street hawkers.HONG KONG - India's fragmented distribution system and lack of packaging standards are contributing to an estimated $2.2 billion in wasted fruit and vegetables every year, according to one of the largest cold chain...
  • Stolen box found sans $10 million in silver after Montreal port heist
    Police issued this Port of Montreal surveillance footage of the stolen truck.A shipping container stolen from Montreal's port last week was found parked in a city suburb north of the island of Montreal, minus the $10 million in silver it was supposed to have been carrying.The Maersk Line container was...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technomax ships on way
    A new report examines the technologies that could make the biggest changes to shipping by 2030.
  • Scandlines marches on
    A busy summer has pushed up Scandlines' traffic figures for the first half of the year.
  • A new hope for UK shipping?
    Transport minister Robert Goodwill pledges to act on industry's maritime growth study, but what's really in it for owners, brokers, lawyers and insurers?
  • CMB shares soar
    Shares in Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) took flight today on the Brussels Stock Exchange, hot on the heels of a bid to take the company private.
  • TM enhances law business
    UK insurance services provider Thomas Miller has acquired compatriot specialist marine law firm Davies Johnson & Co of Plymouth.
  • TTA plays it safe
    Bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is taking a cautious approach to investment as it monitors the Chinese showdown.
  • German companies "safe"
    Germany has reassured domestic shipowners that they will not face an insurance tax burden when the parliament votes on law changes in October.
  • Paragon raising $4m
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has struck a share sale deal that could bring in $4m.
  • Greece needs migrant ships
    The Greek government said on Monday it will hire at least two ships as soon as possible to house and transport thousands of migrants and refugees currently swamping its islands.
  • Exmar profit chopped
    Exmar has booked smaller profit for the first half of the year as it saw its revenue dip.
  • Mipo streak continues
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its third order in a week, clinching a deal for four car carriers.
  • Solvang orders VLGC pair
    Solvang has ordered a pair of panamax VLGCs and fixed them to an oil major in a deal that demonstrates the uncertainty of shipping players over the new Panama Canal.
  • Polarcus builds book again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched its third 3D seismic survey contract in a week.
  • Eight critical after blast
    Eight yard workers have been critically injured in a blast at shipbreaker Shital Enterprise in Bangladesh.
  • Ridgebury buying back
    US owner Ridgebury Tankers is planning to redeem $10m of its $210m Oslo bonds due in 2017.
  • IMC seals JBIC funding
    IMC Holdings has secured export credit financing for a series of multi-purpose vessels ordered late last year in Japan.
  • Modest China steel growth
    Rio Tinto says China's steel production will "grow only modestly" over the next 15 years reaching 1bnt by 2013.
  • UASC boosts Africa offering
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has bolstered its liner services to West Africa in a bid to tap into the expanding market.
  • Sex and shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Gibraltar to showcase at Shipping Week
    Port authority has organised events as part of London International Shipping Week.
  • Upbeat outlook for Scanlines
    Hybrid tonnage to come on-stream in second half of year.
  • Cruise sector unlikely to face fresh environmental pressures
    Queensland official says he is 'unaware' of any health issues.
  • Factory fishing vessel gets Wartsila engine
    Unit designed for operating conditions in Barents Sea.
  • New Zealand set for 'bumper' cruise season
    But industry association warns about costs.
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge
    On Asian-Australian routes.
  • Award for Cye Petrol
    'We are a quality oriented physical bunker supplier,' says general manager Eraydin.
  • Iran, Oman in economic pact
    Includes bunkering among economic areas of interest.
  • Mississippi river reopens to traffic after spill
    Traffic has been restricted to one-way, says USCG.
  • P&I clubs warn of pirates attacking more ships
    In busy Singapore Straits.
  • Brightoil: Improved performance
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors'.
  • Bunker demand builds in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Libya: Tanker detained over alleged fuel smuggling
    Second Maltese vessel caught off Zuwara in two weeks.
  • P&I clubs: Pirates adding more targets to attacks
    Advises officers and crew to be 'extra vigilant'.
  • Brightoil: 'Positive profit alert'
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors', it says.
  • Bunker demand builds up in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Marine fuel management in 2015
    What to look out for in general, with a special focus on fuels from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
  • HK emissions regulations drive surge in additives demand
    Additives can address lubricity issues arising from low sulphur fuel, and reduce visible smoke.
  • Blue economy vital, Mauritian leader tells conference
    Includes bunkering in development plans.
  • Falling crude prices could 'benefit' OPEC next year
    Competitors 'damaged' by plunging prices may 'fall off' in 2016.
  • Investors walk out on Titan Petrochemicals deal
    New investors did not complete subscription agreements for shares.

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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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