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November 12, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Container shipping industry faces upheaval with potential wave of consolidation
  • Container liners expected to shift focus more on ultralarge boxships: Alphaliner
  • West Africa to build at least six 1m TEU ports over next decade
  • Box throughput at Estonia's Muuga terminal down 20pc yoy
  • CMA CGM and VILAC launch wooden educational toy 'My first container ship'
  • UPS earnings are up 3.5pc in Q3 to US$1.26 billion despite flat revenue growth
  • Miami Airport wants CEIV certification and to become pharma hub
  • Etihad Cargo to add two B777 freighters to its fleet in 2016
  • IAG Cargo upgrades reservation processes with Accenture software

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 400 new trucks join Turkish firm's fleet
  • Almarai enhancing efficiency with Swisslog
  • Regionalisation - no benefit for freight
  • FAA to fine Unical Aviation
  • Airport manager starts work in Fairbanks
  • Stand-alone link for East Med, Turkey and Russia
  • Three more EU railfreight corridors in service
  • New groups and new VPs
  • Cargologic now screening in Bern
  • Rock around the clock
  • On wine for Poland
  • Today's losses for tomorrow's gains?
  • Intermodal spearheading growth in 2016
  • Group CFO to take over at LR
  • Hapag Lloyd beefs up Q3 earnings
  • Two charter brokers establish strategic bond

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • IHS Launches New Website Serving the Global Maritime Industry
    NEWARK, N.J. (November 11, 2015) - IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) today announced the launch of Fairplay.IHS.com, a website that serves as the leading source of critical news and analysis for the global maritime industry. With the new IHS Fairplay website, IHS Maritime & Trade is taking an important next step in...
  • Otto Marine sees red in 3Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Otto Marine has posted a loss of USD5.1 million for the third quarter ending 30 September 2015 from a net profit of USD2.02 million in 3Q14. The loss was attributed to challenging conditions in the offshore market which caused Otto Marine's revenue to fall by 35% to...
  • HMM sells part of Hyundai Asan stake to Hyundai Elevator
    An HMM vessel. Credit: Southern cross MaritimeHyundai Merchant Marine has divested part of its stake in affiliated tour operator Hyundai Asan as part of further moves to strengthen its liquidity. South Korea's second biggest shipping company's latest move comes amid rumours that it and its bigger compatriot rival Hanjin Shipping are...
  • Nuisance alarms reduced during Antwerp trial
    The Discovery RPM solution at Port of Antwerp where the system cut nuisance radiation calls. Credit: SymetricaRadiation portal monitor (RPM) technology has been trialled for cargo screening at Port of Antwerp where it cut naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) nuisance calls by 84%. It is also being trialled at an unnamed...
  • DSME to review safety after second yard fire
    A fire broke out yesterday at DSME's Okpo yard killing one worker. Credit MaerskSouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering told IHS Fairplay that it will review safety procedures after a second fire broke out at its Okpo yard. The fire, which started from a very large gas carrier under...
  • China's growing sugar demand boosts Handysize bulker market
    Bags of sugar on board a bulk carrier. Credit: PAChina's imports of sugar have been surging this year, with the country importing as much as 3.7 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2015, keeping Handysize bulkers gainfully employed even as dry bulk rates for bigger ships remain low. China's...
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects first profitable year since 2010
    Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd achieved a small net profit in the third quarter and expects to close the year with a positive net result for the first time since 2010. Its earnings after tax and interest for the period between 1 July and 30 September reached EUR3.2million (USD3.43million),...
  • Hanjin-HMM merger unlikely, say South Korean maritime officials
    A Hyundai Merchant Marine vessel. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeTop maritime officials in South Korea said a merger between Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine was unlikely because the benefits of such a move are difficult to see and it could have significant negative implications for the wider economy. Officials attending a...
  • London marine insurers tap into Islamic market
    A mosque in Dubai, which has become a centre for Islamic finance. Credit: PASenior London marine insurers are keen to create a viable market for Islamic-compliant commercial insurance products. The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) organised a conference in Dubai where they spelt out the market's plans. The event also...
  • Anti-trust fine puts Wilhelmsen in the red
    Car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen is 50% owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Credit: PAWilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed Norwegian vehicle carrier and logistics company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, has reported a loss for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year, with a USD200 million anti-trust...
  • Vard deepens into loss on weak shipbuilding market
    Vard's shipyard in Norway. The company has been hurt by reduced activity at its European yards. Credit VardSingapore-listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings has deteriorated further into a loss of NOK845 million (USD97.6 million) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015, from a loss of NOK160 million in the third quarter...
  • Infographic: The evolution of container ship size
    The container fleet has been constantly evolving. More than ever increasing ship size and maximising operational efficiency are in the forefront to enhance the performance of new tonnage. Megaships have come to dominate container shipping rapidly over the past decade. They have grown bigger and faster than any other ship type...
  • EU reporting directive has "backfired"
    Shipowners want an overhaul of Europe's electronic port reporting system. Credit: European CommissionShipping is concerned that "half baked" solutions to revitalise Europe's shortsea shipping sector are adding financial expense to existing administrative burdens. The most problematic of these solutions, shipowners have told IHS Maritime, is Europe's Reporting Formalities Directive, which member...
  • Commodities boom may be the last in human history
    The world commodities boom is over and there may never be another one, leading Australian economist Saul Eslake warned the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on 10 November. "It could well be, in my view, that the commodities boom Australia has just experienced in the last 12 years or so...
  • Cosco/China Shipping merger may run into minority shareholder trouble
    HONG KONG - Minority shareholders not controlled by Beijing may be the biggest problem faced by attempts to merge Cosco and China Shipping, believes investment equity firm Jefferies. "There is a very high risk that the plans are not able to be executed due to minority's objection," Jefferies said in a...
  • Major obstacles in the way of any NOL sale, says analyst
    HONG KONG - Difficulties in estimating Neptune Orient Lines' valuation, its unprofitability and the steady loss of market share by its APL container division will make a proposed sale of the Singapore-listed company no easy task.That is the assessment of Alphaliner following confirmation from NOL that it was in preliminary...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • Whitehall exports push could be hampered by dithering over Heathrow expansion
  • CMA CGM leading the field to buy NOL, but only if the price is right
  • Tony Brooks appointed president of XPO Logistics LTL business

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • DSME told to halt work on LPG ships following deadly fire
  • New Z-drive tug for Suderman & Young
  • First Vessel launched at Eastern Shipbuilding using FORAN
  • POSSE/HECSALV Software Monitors Carrier Block Heavy Lifts
  • Big Data: Connecting and merging the dots
  • Workboats and Patrol Boats: Small but Mighty
  • Building the Future
  • New report projects OSV demand will grow 75% by end of 2020
  • OSVs: Survival Mode
  • Robert Allan designs new RAmparts tug for Chile's SAAM
  • Norwegians square up to offshore challenge
  • Optimarin passes U.S. BWTS testing milestone
  • Royston completes engine overhaul on North Sea FPSO
  • Brazil's ETP delivers two Incat Crowther fast supply vessels
  • Vard: One new order, a lot more red ink
  • Waldner named new Group CFO of Lloyd's Register
  • New Argentine-built ASD tug nears delivery

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham negotiating possible forest products agreement
  • Crowley Maritime adding two new business segments
  • Port Metro Vancouver celebrating anniversary of Delta community office
  • Top Ships receives notice of pending drop from Nasdaq
  • Rail association releases traffic numbers for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • D'Amico declares long-term confidence in products as third-quarter results rise
    Strong gasoline demand and inventory build-up yield average spot TCE in excess of $21,000
  • Concordia Maritime posts strong third-quarter results under good market conditions
    Rates for product tankers and suezmaxes stayed competitive due to strong demand in the tanker market
  • Incorrect maintenance is major cause of engine damage, Swedish Club warns
    Lube failure now topping $900,000 per claim,says P&I insurer
  • Volkswagen emissions scandal shows need for corporate social responsibility for all industries
    Shipping must commit to long-term sustainability, Fischbacher contends
  • Brussels to give go-ahead for airborne drones to monitor shipping in European waters
    Emsa has been assessing the potential of using an unspecified number of heavy-duty drones that could be used for a number of functions including regulatory compliance
  • Nordic American Tankers posts third-quarter profit in a healthy suezmax spot tanker market
    A dividend of $0.38 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 12
  • Global coal demand to grow only 0.4% per year to 2040, IEA says
    Demand slows most in developed countries due to environmental concerns and in China, which is expected to see a decline from 2030
  • The great awakening
    What a difference a month makes. And what a month it has been.
  • MRs show strong gains but LRs lag behind
    Transatlantic gasoline flows boost MR trade
  • Panama Canal Authority moves to alleviate congestion
    ACP suspends non-critical maintenance works, modifies its booking system and lifts draught restrictions to clear vessel backlogs
  • Ceva sees double-digit drop in third-quarter revenues
    Dutch freight forwarder blames 'industry headwinds' for 13.1% decline in revenues
  • Best practice offers competitive advantage
    Owners need to go beyond 'greenwash' and regulatory minimums
  • Holiday cheer for US ports as imports surge
    Stark turnaround in fortunes from last year with US ports expected to see an 8.3% rise in incoming traffic
  • Nasdaq warns Globus on share price requirement
    Bulkers owner has 180 days to raise share price above $1
  • Antitrust provision hits Wilh. Wilhelmsen results
    Company has ringfenced $200m in relation to ongoing antitrust investigations in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Eukor Car Carriers
  • Euroseas slashes loss in third quarter
    Owner sees turnaround for both bulkers and feeder boxships 'over next two years'
  • Lloyd's Register names finance chief
    Alastair Marsh's promotion to LR group chief executive opens the door for a new CFO 'passionate about engineering'
  • Torm hopes to find 'nice home' in NYSE IPO
    Update: Danish carrier could see more liquidity and capital from a dual-listing structure
  • Trafigura switches from coal to containers in Colombian project
    Collapsing coal prices force commodity trader to drop plans to export coal from new port, as boxes make more economic sense
  • Norden to focus on supramax and panamax in dry bulk
    Update: Company may sell other types of dry cargo vessels to reinvest in focus area
  • MISC denies reports of merger talks with Bumi Armada
    Merger could make Bumi Armada second biggest FPSO operator worldwide
  • Hapag-Lloyd turns small profit in third quarter
    Rates and volumes down on last year
  • Vard third-quarter revenue hit by European yards' weakness
    Restructuring costs for the third quarter amounted to $4.2m
  • Kogas signs LNG supply and trade pact with France's EDF
    Energy firm to help Kogas handle LNG volumes from project investments worldwide
  • Seanergy Maritime takes delivery of two capesize ships
    Vessels financed by senior secured loan agreements and an arrangement with company's sponsor
  • Liberian Registry takes liability certification online
    System can be used by Liberia-flagged vessel owners, shipowners registered in non-convention states
  • New Orleans port exceeds milestone 500,000 teu level
    Industry experts expect a threefold increase in chemical imports at the port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • CEVA rides new model to earnings growth despite volume declines
  • US freight volumes, payments slump on high inventory
  • VIDEO: Technology can help address driver shortage
  • Carrier mergers could benefit shippers despite rate rises
  • Canada trucking acquisition targets cross-border market
  • Possible impact on exports another hurdle to HMM, Hanjin merger
  • NY-NJ truckers sign up for truck replacement grants
  • DHL profit dragged down by forwarding, freight troubles
  • J.B. Hunt 2016 outlook in line with 2015 growth
  • New port on India's east coast gives shippers another option
  • Idle container ship fleet passes 1 million TEUs
  • Maersk upgrades India-Far East service network
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings, revenue, traffic jump on CSAV merger
  • Profit plunges at Gateway Distriparks
  • Minority shareholders could hamper Cosco-CSCL merger

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • Ultrapetrol explores strategic alternatives
    New York-listed shipowner's loss comes in slightly below Wall Street expectations.
  • Solstad cut to sell amid liquidity questions
    Arctic Securities places sell rating on offshore owner suggesting it may turn to shareholders for cash.
  • Concordia enjoys strong quarter
    Kim Ullman says crude sector more volatile than products as owner books solid result.
  • Navigator orders LPGC
    US-listed owner heads to Korea for mid-size newbuilding backed by long-term charter.
  • DIS bigger and better
    Italian owner posts big rise in Q3 profit as it takes another two Japanese MRs on long-term charter.
  • Ardmore books $1.6m profit on double sale
    Anthony Gurnee-led owner says $38.6m chemical pair no longer fit within its strategy.
  • BDI back below 600
    Pressure mounting on bulker owners as key index falls to lowest level since June.
  • NAT earnings jump in Q3
    US-listed suezmax specialist adds $25m to bottom line as spot rates rise.
  • Erik Henriksen dies
    Norwegian investor and former tanker owner killed in Cayman Islands boat accident.
  • SSC doubles profit
    Singapore car carrier owner prospers in the second quarter thanks to three vessel additions.
  • Merger rumour quashed
    Korean government says it is important that HMM and Hanjin Shipping remain separate.
  • MISC: no Bumi talks
    Malaysian owner denies rumours of potential FPSO merger with compatriot.
  • GMS holding firm
    Abu Dhabi offshore shipowner sees good future profitability as it leases new yard facility.
  • Norden eyes power of four after review
    Danish owner to focus on four core sub-sectors of dry-cargo and products tanker markets.
  • Two more for Viking Ocean Cruises
    Torstein Hagen-led owner returns to Fincantieri for 48,000-gt cruiseships.
  • Hapag-Lloyd profitable again
    Newly listed German line enjoys third straight quarter in the black as volumes rise.
  • Malaysia's master plan
    Government to unveil new scheme to boost domestic shipping industry by year-end.
  • Torm reveals plans for New York stock listing
    Danish owner says new structure will be established with stock trading on the NYSE from next year.
  • Anti-trust probes hit Wilhelmsen
    Norwegian owner makes $200m provision for ongoing car carrier investigations as Q3 loss hits $243m.
  • Cosco's Deng in new role
    Cosco Pacific has made a change in its executive director team that will see Jinhua Feng resign from his position.
  • Subsea 7 lays up six
    Norwegian offshore player reveals bigger fleet reduction plan as profit falls in "subdued" markets.
  • Team rides rate uptick
    Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner continues to turn things around with stronger Q3 performance.
  • Otto Marine plunges into the red in Q3
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator says unlikely market will recover over the next 12 months.
  • EIGHT funds LR1 duo
    Navig8 Product Tankers says new facility will cover about 65% of the contract price of each newbuilding.
  • Panama Canal dogged by vessel backlog
    Big ships, low water levels and bad weather are all combining to impact canal transits.
  • Collision pushes Navigator profit lower
    New York-listed LPG carrier owner's 4.2% net income slip follows Navigator Aries crash.
  • Leaner loss as Euroseas beats expectation
    New York-listed bulker and containership owner cuts red ink by 69% in the third quarter.
  • Jo Lunder released by Norway authorities
    Executive who recently stepped down as Fredriksen group head still being investigated.
  • Vard bleeds red ink
    More diversification and synergies with Fincantieri targeted; Brazil operation under review.
  • Genco signs up for $98m loan from UK firms
    Hayfin Capital ement and Breakwater Capital provid New York bulker owner with facility.
  • RCL orders Bangkokmax duo
    The Thai intra-Asian liner operator heads to China for first newbuildings since 2007.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • CBP seizes thousands of counterfeit soccer apparel items
  • Labor, environmental organizations speak out against TPP
  • A tale of two California ports
  • California firm fined $68,000 fine for hazardous air shipment
  • Qatar Airways Cargo commences two pharma express routes
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter volumes decline in October
  • FMC: U.S. exporters could benefit from China's "One Belt-One Road" plan
  • Executive Moves: Centiro and Ports of Indiana Commission
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: NOL sale would not be 'very disruptive' to G6 Alliance
  • Bermuda-based investment fund becomes XPO's second biggest shareholder
  • CSX reinforces FY 2015 guidance despite weak energy demand
  • Indian Railways taps GE, Alstom to supply $5.6b in locomotives

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
  • Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA/API Data
    Suggests a 500,000-barrel draw in US oil stocks.
  • Senior managers involved in OW case may face 'bankruptcy quarantine'
    Could be prevented from holding management positions in Danish businesses, on top of claims that could run to millions.
  • LNG is an option for 'future proofing vessels'
    'Do we expect the current limits on SOx, NOx to be the end of the journey?'
  • Greek ports caught up in national dispute
    Vessel movements to be affected, says ISS.
  • Otto Marine posts quarterly loss
    Maintains cautious outlook for next 12 months.
  • Tesoro completes logistics deal
    Storage assets to switch to logistics subsidiary.
  • Fuel oil prices under downward pressure
    Fuel oil markets in the Atlantic basin could feel the impact of a fall in Chinese demand.
  • Vitol buys stake in Karachi-based bunker fuel supplier
    With option to increase that stake within a year.
  • Liberian Registry online applications to include bunker spill liability
    Development is an extension of an earlier online initiative.
  • Vitol to buy stake in Karachi-based oil company
    Deal valued at around $28.5 million.
  • Emissions analyser gains another class certification
    Procal 2000 emissions analyser earlier received certification in June.
  • Tacoma LNG bunkering facility operational in 2017
    Plant to provide LNG bunker fuel to TOTE Marine vessels.

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