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May 11, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe box rate up 151pc to US$841/TEU on latest carrier hikes
  • New Asia-US east coast Zim Seven Star Express loop sails May 29
  • Xin Hwa Holdings signs on Public Investment Bank to pave way to IPO
  • CMA CGM ups rate US$100/TEU, $150/FEU Far East-India subcontinent
  • TSA predicts strong Q2 volumes; recommends June, July GRIs & peak season surcharge
  • Seaspan receives sixth of ten 10,000-TEU newbuildings on long-term charter to MOL
  • APL Logistics opens Jakarta container freight station to meet demand
  • Port Everglades up 8pc to 545,194 TEU in first half of FY2015
  • Euro zone retail sales fall 0.8pc in March, weaker than expected
  • NJ governor vetoes bill to withdraw New Jersey from Waterfront Commission
  • Panama unveils proposed discounts for empty containers once Canal expansion is completed
  • Miami March box volume up 13pc- officials bullish on doubling TEU by 2025
  • Emirates SkyCargo to launch Dubai-Columbus, Ohio service via Copenhagen, Chicago
  • Hope for Shannon with Chicago service to buoying air freight hub plans
  • Cargolux looks to boost new Zhengzhou-Chicago service to 4 per week by year-end

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2015
  • Allcargo wins MANSA's Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament
  • CMA CGM's largest vessel crosses Suez Canal for the first time
  • High-tech buoy tender vessel delivered ahead of time under IRClass
  • Maiden voyage ceremony for 14,000-TEU YM WISH held at Kao Ming container terminal
  • SCI strengthens flagship ISE service by inducting new vessel
  • Import of Iranian oil increases by 17 pc in April
  • Jewellery exports can easily surpass $ 40 bn in FY16: GJEPC
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port to fund expansion through internal accruals
  • KPT issues RFP to develop smart city
  • Radhakrishnan highlights initiatives to encourage investment in port sector
  • Single-day cargo handling records achieved at Kandla Port
  • Two more non-major ports to import new vehicles
  • Govt to award INR 15,000 cr. worth projects to NE: Gadkari
  • Ministries of Coal & Railways sign MoU with Jharkhand
  • SVLL Foundation reaches out to Nepal earthquake victims
  • Fieo chief urges review of FTP benefits
  • Forex reserves surge to all-time high of $352 bn
  • Govt to cut export tax on low-grade iron ore to boost shipments: Jaitley
  • INR plunges to 20-month low of 64.24, ends 52 paise lower at 63.94
  • US critical about new export incentives to Indian textile sector, approaches WTO
  • BRICS Bank to announce names of officials this month

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New tractors enhance LNG vehicle fleet
  • Arkas undertakes strategic fleet enhancement
  • Better roads for Australia's beef
  • Scandlines setting sights on Sweden
  • P&O Ferrymasters to expand fleet
  • Agility honoured in Middle East
  • US railroad splurging out on infrastructure
  • Creseada celebrating 30 years of service
  • Madsen joins UN global compact board
  • SAL Heavy Lift celebrates 35th anniversary
  • Strong Q1 track record for DSV
  • Qatar's A350 earlier to Singapore

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Diana teams with Wilhelmsen
    NYSE-listed Diana Shipping and Wilhelmsen Ship Management have announced the creation of a new 50/50 joint venture, Diana Wilhelmsen Management (DWM). DWM will be based in Limassol, Cyprus, and will commence operations by the end of June. It will begin operations by providing management services to
  • Container spot freight finally pushing up
    Shipping lines are making some progress this week in improving their dismal voyage results, with spot freights ex-Far East to Europe and the Mediterranean nudging up today, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI). The freight barometer posted a 151% increase USD861 per teu in
  • German agents fuming over ship reporting changes
    Maritime traffic into Germany could face administrative delays and increased satellite communication costs on 1 June when new ship reporting standards are introduced, the German shipbrokers and ship agents' association ZVDS has warned. Germany then becomes one of the first countries to implement
  • Maersk comes back to DSME for ULCS order
    AP Moller-Maersk has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for its latest series of ultra-large container ships (ULCS). The new order calls for an initial six firm 20,000 teu vessels with options for a further four ships being attached to the contract.
  • Hamburg salvage consultant expands
    German salvage consultant and marine surveyor Brand Marine Consultants plans to establish its own engineering division together with a joint venture partner. The company, launched 18 months ago by Dennis Brand, the former managing director of central German hull and machinery claims handler VHT, is
  • Royal Caribbean orders fourth
    Royal Caribbean has confirmed an order for a fourth Quantum-class newbuilding at Germany's Meyer Werft, for delivery in 2019. Although no price was disclosed, the first three vessels in the series were priced at about USD230,000/berth or about USD950 million/vessel. The first of the series, the
  • Meyer Turku returns to the big time
    At a ceremony today for the handover of Mein Schiff 4 to TUI Cruises, Bernard Meyer, patriarch and CEO of the Meyer Group, announced that his company will be making large investments in its Finnish yard, which it acquired in autumn last year in partnership with the Finnish state. In addition, Meyer
  • Container freight rates plunged in March
    Container freight rates fell sharply in March and are now well below their range of the past two years, data from Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK-based consultancy, has shown. Its freight index that includes both spot and contract rates fell two points to 79 in March. It had remained
  • China vessel exports up 34.8% y/o/y in 1Q
    China's vessel exports rose 34.8% year-on-year (y/y) to USD8.3 billion in the first three months of 2015, according to customs statistics. The exports are likely to decrease y/y later this year as new orders placed at Chinese shipyards have been tumbling since late 2014, China National Association
  • Indonesia arrests two tankers
    Two tankers were arrested by the Indonesian Marine Police for illegal fuel oil bunkering off Batam and Palembang, Indonesia. Urban Success, with IMO number 8617615, was apprehended by the Indonesian Marine Police for alleged smuggling of diesel fuel from Palembang into the outer port limit in east
  • Newcastle coal port fully operational
    Dredging, diving, scaffolding and repairs continue at Australia's largest coal port this week after heavy rain and winds closed the port in April, causing the biggest export slump for eight years. "For most vessels it's business as usual," a port spokesperson told IHS Maritime. "The port is fully
  • Transpacific demand triggers rate boost
    Container carriers in the US-Asia markets will ask shippers for USD1,600 in rate and surcharge increases by 1 July, citing strong cargo demand in 2Q15. The increases, announced by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) on 6 May, include a USD600 per feu rate increase effective 1 June and 1
  • MHI books $8.3bn orders in FY2014
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) said on 8 May that its shipbuilding unit booked almost JPY1 trillion (USD8.3 billion) worth of orders for fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014), which ended on 31 March. This exceeded the JPY360.3 billion of orders booked in FY 2013. The surge was due to the higher
  • Parakou Tankers calls off merger with Cambridge
    Singapore-based Parakou Tankers has called off its reverse merger with Cambridge Capital Acquisition, a NASDAQ-listed blank-cheque company formed in 2014. In a statement issued on 8 May, Parakou Tankers, an offshoot of Hong Kong's Parakou International, said that both parties could not agree on
  • Box ship sinks off Guangzhou port after collision
    A box ship sank near Guangzhou port on 7 May after it collided with another cargo ship. According to the Guangzhou Maritime Bureau, fully loaded box ship Sui Dong Fang 332 was carrying 57 containers when it collided with the cargo ship Ming Yang Zhou 179 at 3:00 h local time. Hui Dong Fang 332
  • Otto Marine defends against arbitration
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has been advised by its lawyers that the USD8.88 million claim against its wholly owned subsidiary Otto Venture is "vexatious" and that it has a good chance of defending against the arbitration. The lawyers also advised Otto Marine that the
  • Austerity drive hits Pacific Radiance
    With no signs of a let-up in the austerity measures implemented by oil and gas companies, Singapore-based offshore oilfield service company Pacific Radiance's earnings over the next two years are likely to be lower than previously anticipated. UOB Kay Hian Securities said in a report issued on 8
  • UOBKayHian recommends 'sell' for Nam Cheong
    Singapore-based brokerage house UOBKayHian has recommended investors to sell off their stocks of Nam Cheong in view of the potentially weaker earnings for the offshore services provider in the first quarter of 2015. UOBKayHian expects the company's earnings to bottom in the first half of 2015,
  • Seoul starts Sewol pre-salvage work
    South Korean authorities have begun pre-salvage work for the capsized ferry, Sewol. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said on 7 May that a taskforce comprising itself, the Ministry of Public Safety and Security (MPSS), Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), the Republic
  • Sainty Marine defaults on more bank loans
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has reported additional defaults on an aggregate of CNY57.3 million (USD9.2 million) bank loans as a result of tight liquidity. A stock filing of the company said on 8 May that the company could not repay the outstanding bank loans that were due on 6 May and 7 May as

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Air France KLM Cargo must get through the pain barrier to get back in the black
  • Carriers warned 'don't get too excited' - Asia-Europe box rate rise may be a blip
  • Bigger vessels will secure a brighter future for Vietnam's Cai Mep container terminals

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • BC Ferries christens its first cable ferry
  • Zamakona delivers third FSV to Atlantic Offshore
  • Pentagon to Iran: Control Revolutionary Guard Navy behavior
  • Meyer Turku hands over Mein Schiff 4
  • E.N. Bisso takes its IT to the cloud
  • Ulstein marks milestone in construction of giant OCV
  • Wärtsilä 50 DF certified for ethane operation

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Greenbrier Companies closes deal for stake in Amsted-Maxion Hortolandia
  • Evergreen Line plans to add Vietnam/Singapore/Malaysia run
  • APL Logistics opening CFS at North Jakarta terminal
  • Port Metro Vancouver presents Blue Circle Awards for 2014
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Russia is pumping out LPG, says Navigator
    All eyes are on the amazing US export story, but Russia is playing its part in creating LPG cargoes for carriers
  • Yang Ming board approves 14,000 teu charter project
    Taiwanese carrier plans to add another five to its existing fleet of 15 ultra large boxships
  • Outlook is mixed and challenges continue, says Clarksons
    Dry bulk and offshore presenting headaches for its broking division, while tankers are looking up
  • Nordic American Tankers to offer peek behind the curtains on Monday
    Anticipating suezmax insight from the company that likes to underpromise and overdeliver
  • Relief at last for Asia-north Europe carriers
    Freight rates jump 151% as carriers finally manage to push through GRIs
  • WSC rebuffs FMC suggestion that lines to blame for west coast congestion
    In a letter to FMC chairman Cordero, WSC chief executive Koch says frustration over port congestion also exists among ocean carriers
  • Brussels sets date for regulators' summit to review alliances
    Update: Officials from the US, Europe and China to share views on whether container shipping consolidation is detrimental to shippers
  • Zim launches new service as it shifts focus
    Israeli line expands Asia-South America presence, taking a different strategy from most of the other top 20 carriers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • STB to address rail pricing issues at public hearings
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has announced plans for two public hearings on the country's railways, a sign the federal agency is amping up efforts to address shippers' frustrations with rail pricing. In June, the board will hold a public hearing to further examine issues related to the accessibility of rate...
  • Web app PortNinja comes to aid of drayage truckers
    The same developers that debuted a Web app to cut down on truck drivers' empty runs are about to launch a new truck-focused traffic app. Like Waze, the Google traffic app driven entirely by input from its users, PortNinja from the developers of Quick180 will allow truck drivers to report problems...
  • ACTA numbers good, but need to grow to better service debt
    The Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority had a good year in 2014 in terms of the number of containers it handled and the revenue it generated, but if ACTA is going to stay on track for debt servicing, container volume moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach must...
  • A damage claim grows muddy after misplaced demands are made
    Q: We're a freight broker that runs a warehouse and ships for a client who stores his freight at our warehouse. We tendered a bill of lading to a carrier showing us as the shipper, care of our client. Freight charges are third-party prepaid to be billed to us. Unfortunately, the...
  • New ConRo ship enters service for Pasha Hawaii
    [Honolulu, HI - May 7, 2015] Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the M/V Marjorie C has arrived to begin her maiden voyage from the Port of San Diego, California to Honolulu, Hawaii. The new Marjorie C is a combination container/roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessel which represents a total $200 million commitment...
  • Santos imposes a massive 31.7 percent tariff increase
    The port authority for Santos in Brazil, Codesp, has been given permission to increase rates by a whopping 31.7 percent, and shippers should prepare for the increased costs. Shipowners, truckers and port terminals will inevitably pass the higher costs onto shippers. Angelino Caputo de Oliveira, president of Codesp, had been campaigning...
  • State-owned India ports see volume growth in April
    Container volumes at major state-owned port complexes in India expanded 3.9 percent year-over-year in April, the first month of fiscal year 2015-16, continuing a healthy growth trend seen during the past year, according to the latest provisional port statistics compiled by JOC.com. Total container throughput at India's 12 major ports reached...
  • City panel approves Lambert-St. Louis Airport cargo project
    Plans to construct an international air cargo gateway in St. Louis took another step forward this week after the city's airport commission approved the project in a unanimous vote. The commission voted Wednesday to demolish most of the original McDonnell-Douglas complex at the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, paving the way for...
  • South Korea's Daewoo lands big Maersk ULCS order
    Maersk Group has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for its latest series of ultra-large container ships. Its new order calls for an initial six 20,000 20-foot-equivalent-unit ships with options for a further four vessels being attached to the contract. Booked for delivery during 2017, they are understood to...
  • US container imports surge as West Coast backlog clears
    Containerized imports through major U.S. port gateways hit record levels in March as West Coast ports disgorged shipments that backed up during weeks of gridlock, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. Port Tracker, published by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, said ports covered by the report handled...
  • Empties fuel TEU growth at Port Everglades
    Container volume at Port Everglades rose 9.1 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, as growth in empty-container shipments outpaced an 0.7 percent rise in full 20-foot-equivalent units. Click to enlargeThe Florida port handled 282,356 TEUs in the first quarter, compared with 258,749 TEUs a year earlier. Full containers totaled 197,030 TEUs,...
  • Container ship charter rate rally slows
    The recent increase in charter rates for container vessels has lost some of its momentum following a spike in redeliveries of large gearless vessels from short periods and round voyages in the trans-Pacific trade. Some charterers have even raised concerns that demand by operators may begin to dwindle if liner...
  • Robust revenue lifts Kintetsu World Express's profit
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express Inc. saw its group net profit surge on the back of strong revenue in the fiscal year ended March 31, despite an antitrust lawsuit-related extraordinary loss in the United States. The Tokyo-based company said on Friday that its operating revenue jumped 16.2 percent...
  • Nippon Express reports little change in FY profit
    Nippon Express Co.'s net profit remained almost flat in the fiscal year ended March 31, even as its revenue grew robustly on the back of a weaker yen and brisk exports of auto and electronics parts, especially to the United States and the rest of Asia. The biggest Japanese international freight...
  • India, Iran sign deal to build facilities at Chabahar port
    India signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to build and operate cargo facilities at the Chabahar port, a free trade zone site on the Gulf of Oman, with the aim of allowing New Delhi a sea-land access route to Afghanistan. Click to enlargeThe agreement was signed by Indian Shipping and...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Genco records larger loss
    Genco Shipping & Trading reported a larger loss in the first quarter, but its red ink actually improved when the portion of Baltic Trading that it doesn't own is stripped out.
  • Box imports 'settling down'
    Imports have slowed at the top container ports in the United States as the backlog caused by labour unrest shrinks, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report.
  • Euroseas inks newbuild loan
    Euroseas revealed that it struck a loan from HSH Nordbank to help pay for an ultramax bulker newbuilding.
  • More lay-ups coming?
    Offshore owners are bracing themselves for the tough North Sea market to continue as more vessel lay-ups are being considered by major players.
  • Platou boosts Clarksons
    Clarksons has hailed the range of its expanded operations after the recent $441m acquisition of RS Platou helped it make a solid start in 2015.
  • Diana does JV deal
    Greece's Diana Shipping has announced a ship management tie-up with Wilhelmsen Ships Management (WSM).
  • Cruise control
    Finnish ship systems group Wartsila has clinched a deal with Carnival Corporation to optimise engines on its fleet of 101 cruiseships.
  • Market mystery
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Cabotage curtailed
    The Philippines has approved a new law to open up its coastal trade to foreign ships.
  • Bulker pain prolonged
    Goldman Sachs has predicted continued pain for bulker owners until at least 2020.
  • Namura prospers
    Namura Shipbuilding has risen in 2014 as it managed to push up both profit and revenue.
  • Tamai turns it on
    Tamai Steamship of Japan has pushed up profits in the year to 31 March, but it is forecasting a loss in the current year.
  • Sorrento reaches port
    The burnt-out ro-pax Sorrento has been towed into the Spanish port of Sagunto.
  • Sanoyas profit up 80%
    Japan's Sanoyas Holdings has fallen slightly short of its full year expectations but still managed to improve its profit by nearly 80%.
  • Kyoei Tanker stronger
    Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker has boosted earnings in the year to 31 March.
  • Zim doubles up
    Israeli container line Zim has strengthened its Asia to South America presence with a new service.
  • Louis Group eyes Cuba
    Cyprus' Louis Group has bought a Canadian-owned operator that charters one of its cruiseships for Cuban tours.
  • $300m deal for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a $300m contract to develop the Maria field for Wintershall off Norway.
  • Masterbulk picks Rickmers
    Singapore-based shipowner Masterbulk has selected Rickmers Group as its new primary third party ship manager.
  • SWS bags boxship order
    Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has secured newbuilding orders for a series of six 11,000-teu containerships.
  • KNOP names new CEO
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has named John Costain as its new chief executive and chief financial officer respectively.
  • Evergreen plans Asia link
    Evergreen Line is launching a new feeder service linking ports in Vietnam to its transhipment hubs in Singapore and Malaysia.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Customs agencies urged to reduce HS code complexity
  • CBP, other U.S. agencies on track for single window deadline
  • March container volumes up 33% year-over-year
  • Spot container rates fall from Asia to U.S.; rise to Europe
  • Customs gives industry more time to test ACE air manifest
  • ZIM expands Asia-ECSA offerings
  • Evergreen introduces new intra-Southeast Asia loop
  • Port of Felixstowe expands rail facilities
  • Pasha Hawaii's new ship beginning service between West Coast, Hawaii
  • Great Lakes limestone cargoes' slow start in April
  • USA Truck CEO offers update on medical condition
  • Executive Moves: Cargotech, ISS and TRAC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2015
  • Report: Gulf of Guinea piracy threat remains high
    Area has experienced 18 piracy-related incidents so far this year.
  • No sign of 'modal shift' in Baltic ECA
    But concerns remain as road fuel prices have fallen more than marine fuel prices.
  • Academic: 'Mobile islands' pose legal conundrum
    Platforms could fall outside current maritime law.
  • Movement on US OW bankruptcy case
    Creditors to forge working agreement.
  • The ultimate MBM?
    IMO regulation already contains a stronger incentive than any imaginable bunker or CO2 levy.
  • Bunkerworld Index is at its highest since December
    Crude oil analyst: 'The rebound has started.'
  • Bunker supplier sees good ECA compliance
    Current price differentials too low to stimulate demand for alternatives to MGO, says Cockett.
  • More LNG conversion-ready vessels under construction
    SEACOR Holdings orders three 50,000 dwt product carriers.
  • Bigger losses for LNG-fuelled ferry operator
    Introduction of two LNG-fuelled ferries cost more than expected.
  • Hyundai introduces fuel saving propeller attachment
    The Hi-FIN can save up to 2.5% of fuel, says company.
  • IMO releases global vessel fuel consumption data
    Study recorded fuel consumption data from 2007 to 2012.
  • Brightoil completes shares top-up placement exercise
    Raises $170,000 for general corporate purposes, says company.
  • Construction of new container terminal underway in Singapore
    Facility will have 20-deep water berths.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
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