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December 9, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • US west coast October cargo volumes flat, BCOs fearful of labour strife
  • Hazmat-laden 4,500-TEU Hanjin Aqua on the rocks in Indonesia
  • Building a million TEU box shop proves to be a challenge in Naples
  • China's carbon trading warns of problems with nationwide implementation
  • Shippers: Why 25 needed to sign for Nigerian cargo, but only one in S'pore?
  • China-British Commonwealth trade is projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2020
  • Maersk starts direct service from west coast South America to Japan
  • 17,859-TEUer debuts in LA as CMA CGM Ben Franklin docks on Boxing Day
  • PLA launches super maintenance ship Titan to keep busy River Thames tidy
  • Containerised US dairy cows go to Vietnam to provide milk for children
  • Hong Kong airport secures US$$650 million loan for 3rd runway
  • Finnair to hire 100 pilots, 300 cabin crew to prepare for long-haul growth
  • Chennai airport re-opens after heaviest rains in 100 years grounds all flights
  • CEVA expands warehouse near Kuala Lumpur - now biggest in southeast Asia
  • Chapman Freeborn Airchartering opens in Katowice, Poland's science centre

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • CMA CGM improves its Europe-Africa Lines
  • CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification tomorrow
  • Construction of Jal Marg Vikas waterways project to commence in March next year
  • Cotton exports likely to rise by 18 pc in 2015-16
  • Oilmeal exports decline by 41 pc on price disparity
  • Almost all shipping lines implementing e-DO at JN Port
  • Coal stocks at key ports up by 2.4 pc to 12.57 mt
  • Indira Container Terminal berths maiden vessel of Liberty Global Logistics
  • KPT invites EoI to develop Port-based industrial park in Kandla
  • Navi Mumbai Airport RFP likely to get govt nod soon
  • SEZ developers raise key issues at meet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Weighty arguments
  • Fiata registration - even easier online
  • Cash to cut congestion in Delaware
  • Europe's airports welcome new commission strategy
  • Higher road tolls, lower track prices
  • Logix award for Munich-Parsdorf logistics centre
  • Smart ship made in China
  • New contract logistics director for Iberia
  • Sweden extending UHF track and trace system
  • Joe Pitcher joins maritime training provider
  • Mega move from Japan to Kazakhstan
  • From North Asia to Australia and Papua New Guinea
  • Emirates mothballing large part of current fleet
  • HHL: two new offices and one new agent
  • Driving e-commerce via Indian connection
  • Ocean freight rates in free fall
  • Construction work starts on Pittsburgh rail terminal

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Port of Tallinn starts ferry company, issues bonds to build ferries
    A design for one of the new ferries. Credit: Port of TallinnEstonia's largest port has issued EUR60 million worth of bonds and established a ferry company. The wholly-owned state Port of Tallinn has set up a 100% subsidiary, TS Laevad Ltd, that has ordered and will then operate four local...
  • Mundra set to surpass J N port as India's biggest container gateway
    Credit: Mundra portMundra port is building a new container terminal, the fifth overall, as it looks to expand capacity in Asia's third biggest economy. Mundra is India's biggest commercial port located in the north western state of Gujarat. The new terminal is designed to handle 1.2 million teu and will be...
  • Turkish yard wins offshore wind support vessel order
    Turkey's Yalova-based Cemre Shipyard has secured a contract to build a service operation vessel for the offshore wind farm industry. Ordered by Esvagt of Esbjerg in Denmark the vessel will support MHI Vestas Offshore Wind technicians maintaining wind turbines off the Belgian coast on the Noblewind project under a 10...
  • Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight
    CMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion offer was to be...
  • Commentary: Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight
    Credit: Hannes van RijnCMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion...
  • Sembcorp must set aside USD460 million for rig cancellations, say analysts
    Jurong shipyard, where most of Sembcorp's rigs are built. IHS/Krispen AtkinsonSembcorp Marine would have to make provisions of SGD 643 million (USD460 million) for eight rig orders that are at risk of being cancelled, predicts Singapore securities firm UOB Kay Hian. UOB Kay Hian analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said...
  • DSME bond repayment allays financial fears
    DSME shipyard. Credit: HasenpuschBeleaguered South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said it has been repaying loans and corporate bonds, allaying fears over its financial standing. DSME could be staring at KRW5 trillion (USD4.3 billion) of losses after unveiling concealed losses from offshore plant orders in July 2015. The...
  • Jurong Port to build oil storage terminal with Oiltanking
    Jurong port. Credit: Joachim AffeldtSingapore's Jurong Port, primarily a destination for dry bulk and breakbulk cargoes, will be adding a storage terminal for chemicals and petroleum products to its facilities. The port and Oiltanking Singapore Limited, the Singapore-based subsidiary German liquid bulk terminal operator Oiltanking GmbH have signed an agreement to...
  • Salvage Union promises clampdown on unethical behaviour
    Maritime Maisie struggled for a place of refuge. Credit: Lloyd's Register.John Witte, the new president of the International Salvage Union (ISU), has delivered a strong message that unethical behaviour by some salvors will not be tolerated. Witte, senior salvage master for diversified US salvage company Donjon Marine, highlighted the issue during...
  • Phnom Penh port to list on Cambodian Securities Exchange
    The Cambodian bourse. Credit: CSX Cambodia's Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) will become a listed company on 9 December after a successful initial public offering (IPO) that saw 20% of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised USD5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches....
  • Container freight rates hit year low in October
    Credit: PAContainer freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous...
  • Grounded Hanjin ship has detention record
    Container ship Hanjin Aqua that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December with class A hazardous cargo and a hole in its hull, had been detained in Australia for repairs earlier this year. Australian Port state control detained the 51,032 gt vessel in the port of Brisbane in September...
  • DryShips' losses near billion-dollar mark
    DryShips founder George Economou. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine Money.Financial fallout from slumping bulker rates has topped off enormous impairment charges at George Economou's DryShips, which is in the process of selling most of its fleet. On 7 December, the NASDAQ-listed shipping company posted a net loss of USD820 million for 3Q15,...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Plunging sea freight rates bad news for air cargo as price gap hits new record
  • Analysis: Deutsche Bahn may be planning some pruning of the corporate tree
  • NYK quits as Asia-West Africa trade goes 'from bad to worse' with rates and volumes falling
  • Smog-bound Beijing details ECA plans
  • Tanzanian PM probes alleged port container scam
  • Call for open skies at Schiphol dominates air cargo debate
  • Cargolux boosts African business after poaching DB Schenker director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • PPG says new tank coating is a game changer
  • ABB solutions picked for Yamal LNG project icebreaker
  • DDG 1000 is out on sea trials
  • Esvagt orders new design wind farm service vessel
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska names Michael Noone President
  • Foss Maritime names John Parrott COO

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska taps Michael Noone as COO
  • US inks Customs agreement with Dominican Republic
  • Coast Guard rescues man from drifting sailing vessel
  • Crowley Maritime adding 400 new refrigerated boxes
  • "K" Line selects BISHU MARU as name for new LNG carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Paragon Shipping signs agreement over $38m outstanding debt
    $57m facility was set up as an exchange for the sale proceeds of three vessels
  • TEN to resume $20m stock buy-back programme
    Shares will be repurchased in open market transactions at management's discretion
  • Diana and Jiangnan delay handover of two newcastlemaxes
    Move said to be mutually beneficial for Greek owner and Chinese builder
  • Suezmax rates from the Middle East track VLCC gains
    Aframax market supported by Kuwait to Singapore trade
  • OSV owners should focus on costs and utilisation to survive
    More than half of companies analysed for AlixPartners study could be headed towards bankruptcy
  • US eases shipping sanctions for six months
    Rapid box trade growth attracting major line interest
  • Supramax index stays around seven-year low
    Rates roll down from last week's level amid a long tonnage list
  • Evergas orders four new ethane carriers
    Newbuildings to be delivered from first quarter of 2018
  • IBA and Human Rights at Sea introduce app to help seafarers report abuse
    Program for smartphones and tablets helps to record images and video which can be used as evidence in court
  • Svitzer takes delivery of two Damen ASD tugs 3212 in the UK
    Tugs to carry out general towage and escort duties at ports of London and Felixstowe
  • Vallianz Holdings clinches time charter contract worth up to $98m
    Charter to start in first quarter of 2016
  • Chennai container movements affected by floods
    Port slowly resuming operations as floodwaters recede
  • CMA CGM expects Yildirim's exit to be gradual
    French line in discussion with Turkish investor about redeeming $600m of convertible bonds maturing next month
  • CMA CGM puts US west coast ports to the test with 18,000 teu ship
    No decision yet on whether vessels of this size will be deployed regularly on the Pacific, says Rodolphe Saadé
  • DryShips posts $820m net loss
    Third quarter sees a drop in daily revenue in dry bulk carriers but a slight rise in tankers
  • NASSCO delivers first of five Eco class tankers to APT
    Construction and operation of tankers will comply with the Jones Act
  • CIT Maritime Finance provides $40m loan to Valløby Shipping
    Startup tanker owner enters chemical market backed by private equity group
  • KfW commits to financing two Royal Caribbean cruiseships
    German bank will cover loan but seeks syndication

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • GT Nexus Whitepaper: A Holistic Approach to Source-to-Pay
    Many companies today still employ various point solutions from niche AP and P2P software providers to execute the financial supply chain. In doing so, companies over-complicate the very process they seek to simplify. Point solutions reside in a silo, preventing the flow of data across departments such as sourcing, logistics,...
  • US import volume forecast to end year with a whimper
    U.S. retailers expect import volume will close the year with a whimper, with inbound volume set to slip 0.1 percent year-over-year in December. Although import volume will surge in early 2016, much of that is because of easy comparisons to the same periods in 2014, according to the Global Port Tracker....
  • Hostile takeover of NS by CP after rejected bid seen as unlikely
    Norfolk Southern Railway's second rejection of a takeover bid from Canadian Pacific has ignited talk of a potential hostile takeover - something the Class I railroad industry has never seen and is unlikely to occur, according to an intermodal analyst. "There hasn't been a hostile takeover of a railroad to my...
  • Freight rates hit lowest point of year in October
    Container freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics, a U.K.-based consultancy, show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous 2015 low of...
  • Japan shipping industry outlook darkens
    Teikoku Databank Ltd., a leading corporate credit research firm in Japan, has painted a bearish picture of the nation's shipping industry, citing growing uncertainty over China's economy. The Tokyo-based research firm said that the number of Japan shipping companies exiting the market could increase this year and into 2016. The overall revenue...
  • Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says
    Peter Ford, chief strategy officer, Ports America, addresses the JOC's third annual Port Performance North America Conference in Iselin, New JerseyISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take...
  • Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says
    ISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take a white paper and start fresh and work backwards," said Peter Ford at the JOC's third annual...
  • Freight transportation industry transformed in 2015
    2015 may not go down as the most disruptive or revolutionary year in freight transportation history, but it's certainly been one of the most transformative ones. The year opened, after all, with the second contentious, congestion-inducing longshore labor contract-negotiating process in as many years. When the dust settled in February with...
  • Phnomh Penh port to list on Cambodia Securities Exchange
    Cambodia's Phnomh Penh Autonomous Port will become a listed company on Wednesday after a successful initial public offering that saw 20 percent of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised $5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches. A share price of 5,120 riel ($1.26) was...
  • Throughput flat at India's busiest public container ports
    Container throughput at India's major ports inched up 1.83 percent year-over-year in the first eight fiscal months, as sluggish global demand dragged down volume growth at the country's state-owned cargo gateways. Volumes during April to November totaled 5.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from 5.3 million TEUs a year earlier, the newest...
  • Ocean carriers repeating mistakes of 2009, Drewry says
    Ocean carriers are repeating some of the mistakes that pushed many close to the brink during the 2009 crisis but the industry is in better shape to survive the current crisis, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. The 2009 crash, triggered by the global financial crisis, saw container demand decline by an...
  • US railroads crack down on terminal free time for shippers
    At least two Class I railroads are cracking down on how long shippers can keep their containers and trailers at intermodal terminals via shorter free-time windows - and one of the railways has hiked storage fees - in an effort to improve network velocity. Their efforts, unsurprisingly, have frustrated some shippers...
  • S&S Activewear to speed distribution with Kansas distribution center
    S&S Activewear will open a distribution center in the Olathe, Kansas, becoming the third company to announce plans for manufacturing and logistics operations in the Kansas City area in the past month. The promotional apparel wholesaler, will occupy a 473,000-square-foot distribution center in Olathe, expanding its national one-day shipping footprint. The...
  • NY-NJ 'gray' chassis pool awaits deal with ILA
    Creation of a centrally managed chassis pool at the Port of New York and New Jersey is awaiting an agreement on labor issues involving International Longshoremen's Association jurisdiction over maintenance and repair. Port interests have been working since early 2014 to create the "gray" pool, which would allow truckers to pick...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Star Bulk Carriers sells bulker quartet
    New York-listed shipowner unloads two capesize vessels and two kamsarmaxes for $122m.
  • OSVs face growing debt risk
    Report from US restructuring consultancy says some OSV owners face bankruptcy risk.
  • China Cosco Holdings president resigns
    'No disagreement' as Jiang Lijun is replaced by Xu Zunwu amid merger talks with CSG.
  • Five Szafir crewmen freed from captors
    Polish officials say men taken hostage by pirates off Nigeria coming home
  • Navios Partners stock surges as fears ease
    Analyst lowers price target but says company has the cash to weather dry-bulk storm.
  • Seanergy mulls more vessel acquisitions
    But New York-listed shipowner says pursuit is 'cautious' after seven-ship deal.
  • TEN goes again
    Greek tanker and LNGC owner resumes share buyback programme worth up to $20m.
  • NewLead bitumen tanker secures pay rise
    Michael Zolotas-led shipowner sees six-month option taken out at a higher rate.
  • Sino-Global pulls tanker buy
    US-listed company scraps $10.5m deal to acquire vessel from Hong Kong owner.
  • Dorian files for $500m shelf offering
    The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point.
  • Ro-ro spill investigated
    Owner of Finland's Fjordvagen says thruster leak could have lasted two weeks.
  • Paragon Shipping sells trio
    Greek owner confirms disposal of three bulkers to pay off $38m loan with Commerzbank.
  • Moody's takes more positive view of SCF
    Russian owner's improved position and stronger state of government bonds draws revisions.
  • Sembcorp's new record
    Singaporean shipyard claims to be topping the list of LNG vessel repair projects worldwide.
  • Global Ports targets $434m
    Russia's biggest terminals group lines up bond issues to refinance existing debt.
  • Evergas adds ethane capacity
    Jacques de Chateauvieux-led company places order for up to six 32,000-cbm carriers in China.
  • Euroseas scraps again
    Second vintage boxship in quick succession said to have been weighed in by Nasdaq-quoted owner.
  • Nacks' new LNG design
    Chinese yard and Lloyd's Register develop dual-fuel multipurpose eco-ship.
  • PSA makes European move
    Singapore tug group offers fleet of modern crew transfer ships in partnership with manager Njord Offshore.
  • Schroders snaps up more Norden shares
    Major investor buys a further $7m slice of Copenhagen-listed bulker and tanker owner.
  • Vroon goes in-house
    Dutch owner ends longstanding Dens Ocean management deal for livestock carriers.
  • NOL chief executive explains sale of 'icon'
    Ng Yat Chung talks over difficult $2.4bn decision as Rodolphe Saade reveals year of serious consideration.
  • Aurora in Wilhelmsen Ship Management JV
    Norwegian takeover target signs deal to take its VLGC fleet under WSM management.
  • Augustea leads panamax demolition drive
    Italian owner scraps youngest panamax bulker so far this year with numerous others to follow, brokers say.
  • Ferry debut delayed
    HighSpeedFerries needs further financial backing for UK to France run, council says.
  • Esvagt orders wind ship
    Danish owner heads to Turkey for new vessel to maintain turbines off Belgium.
  • Relief for Myanmar
    US lifts trade and ports ban for six months to boost opposition party after election win.
  • CIT funds Valloby acquisition
    Private equity-backed owner hopes to become tonnage provider to the chemical tanker sector.
  • Nomura downgrades J3
    Earnings estimates trimmed for NYK, MOL and K Line on slowing demand and tonnage oversupply.
  • Jurong Port targets tankers
    New liquid bulk terminal will support the increasing demand of storage needs in Singapore.
  • Dorian files for $500m shelf offering
    The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point.
  • Shipping stocks get more time
    Singapore Exchange extends deadline for listed companies to meet new anti-speculation rules.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • TOTE containers washed overboard en route to Puerto Rico
  • Lakes limestone trade thrives in November
  • Norfolk Southern knocks back second CP takeover offer
  • U.S. transportation hiring bounces back in November
  • UAE container terminal prepares for expansion
  • IAG Cargo adds 26 new stations in Europe
  • Ex-Im Bank back in business
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer containers to equipment fleet
  • Canada prepared to retaliate for unresolved U.S. COOL issues
  • U.S. meat exports struggle in October
  • Siemens to use Amber Road for China trade management
  • Obama signs highway bill, triggering CSA reboot
  • North American railway volumes down 1.8% in 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bunker prices tumble in hub ports
    Rotterdam 380 cSt material has lost $20 in two days.
  • 'True worth' fuel update from ViswaLab
    Suggests the 'best' fuel from Middle East is worth $36 pmt more than the 'worst' fuel from Singapore.
  • China unveils plans for curbing sulphur emissions from ships
    Self-styled ECAs will not be as stringent as rules already in force in North America and Northern Europe.
  • Objections filed against OW US liquidation plan
    One company is afraid of losing right to pursue vessels for $1.5 million worth of unpaid bunkers.
  • Oiltanking to delay Indonesian Karimun terminal start-up to Q1 2016
    Oiltanking Singapore is now in advanced negotiations with potential lessees.
  • Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data: Refinery Runs May Boost Products Oversupply
    Analysts surveyed by Platts Monday estimate crude oil inventories declined 1.2 million barrels.
  • ANALYSIS: Rampant US refinery runs could add to product stocks oversupply
    These bearish fundamentals will likely keep the oil complex teetered on the edge of further declines.
  • Oil complex settles lower as OPEC reawakens supply glut fears
    NYMEX January crude settled $2.32 lower at $37.65/b, while ICE January Brent fell $2.27 to settle at $40.73/b.

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