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April 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA to raise Greater China rate to Australia US$300/TEU May 15
  • Philippine's Davao port to upgrade, expand container handling facilities
  • Maersk port operator APM Terminals Mumbai set two million TEU record
  • China March exports fall 15pc, after 20pc two-month import drop
  • CMA CGM upgrades Gulfbridge, Hispaniola, boosting US-Caribbean offer
  • Evergreen Line installs ClassNK-NAPA Green On chartered containerships
  • New UK 100 kph truck speed, plus foreign truckers taxed US$4.2 million
  • Norwegian shipowners profit/revenue hopes fall to 35pc from 72pc last year
  • West African piracy workshops to by held in London on May 19
  • Schiphol cargo chief Enno Osinga retires as eco exec takes spot
  • Concor directs focus to bulk cargo handling, air freight at Chennai
  • Cargo plane Sweringen SA 226 vanishes into British Columbia bush

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Broekman Logistics India successfully handles air charters from China to India
  • FFFAI's 22nd Biennial Convention from May 21-23 in Mumbai
  • ICS highlights ocean governance issues at important United Nations meeting
  • NYK, MTI & Semco jointly develop efficient & accurate tank-sounding device
  • Shipowners, unions urge EU to address growing humanitarian crisis in Mediterranean Sea
  • Shortage of RTG operators impacts operations at GTI
  • VPT Chairman highlights advantages, new developments at VCT trade meet
  • Corporatise the Railways, suggests panel
  • Logistics cos expect to benefit from GST
  • Commerce Ministry plans empowering DCs of SEZs
  • Cut in incentive for green coffee to hit exporters
  • Forex reserves shoot up by $1.6 bn to another record high of $343 bn
  • Indian importers set to benefit as Myanmar opens first-ever online exchange
  • Strategy paper to boost dairy exports on anvil

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Broken down? App to the rescue
  • G6 adjusts summer sailings
  • Handsome increase in commercial vehicle sales
  • MBO completed
  • Sato appoints new front man for Europe
  • Drax awards coal haulage contract
  • E-freight agenda showcased in Bahrain
  • Eurogate sees steep rise in operating profit
  • Imperial Logistics pushes operational excellence
  • Marking time in Q1
  • Green light for track upgrade in USA
  • American Airlines Cargo now serving Athens
  • Japanese quartet proceeds with offshore project

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Eurogate warns of ULCS gridlock
    Container lines will face increasing bottlenecks in Germany's main ports, Hamburg and Bremerhaven, as they upgrade Asian and European services to ultra-large containerships (ULCSs) of 19,000 to 20,000 teu. Further delays to the ports' channel deepening projects will prevent improvement to the
  • Japanese group seals Petrobras FPSO contract
    A consortium comprising Japanese companies MODEC, Mitsui, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), and Marubeni plan to convert a ship into a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO). Upon completion in 4Q17, the FPSO will be chartered to Brazilian oil company Petrobras, which will deploy the
  • Vyborg wins multipurpose ice pair
    Russian shipbuilder Vyborg, part of state-owned United Shipbuilding, has won an order for two diesel-electric multipurpose icebreakers from compatriot energy company Gazprom. The two 22 MW vessels are scheduled for delivery before 2018. They will operate at the arctic terminal of the
  • Far East westbound slump hits K+N
    The world's largest ocean freight forwarder, Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), suffered a slight drop in ocean shipment volumes in the first quarter after years of continued strong growth. The group today posted a 0.7% decline in global booking volumes to 890,000 teu, whereas global loaded container traffic is
  • Mixed signals from Shanghai for near term container freight rates
    A rise in trans-Pacific spot container freight rates has nudged the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) higher last week, but the picture is less encouraging in Asia-Europe trades, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo
  • Chinese yards' new orders down 76.8% in 1Q
    Chinese shipyards' new orders slumped 76.8% year on year to 6 million dwt in the first three months of 2015, a statement of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on 14 April. Orders fell by 2.5% to 144.9 million dwt at the end of March. Newbuildings for exports accounted for
  • Teekay Offshore prices fundraiser
    NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore is the latest public shipping company to tap the perpetual preferred equity market for growth funding. On 13 April, Teekay Offshore priced five million perpetual preferred units at USD25/unit with a dividend rate of 8.5%. Gross proceeds will be USD125 million, or
  • Three Bourbon crew members abducted off Nigeria
    French offshore vessel operator Bourbon confirmed today that three crew members had been kidnapped from one of its crew boats off the Nigerian coast last week. The company said that the crew boat, Surfer 1440, had been boarded during the night on April 8 and that three Nigerian nationals had been
  • Italian owner files for US protection
    Italian owner Rizzo Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori (RBDA) has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in Houston, Texas. The mixed fleet operator, which owns 16 bulkers and tankers, sought court protection in Italy on 3 February. The US filing on 8 April is intended as an ancillary asset shield
  • Taiwanese container carriers' revenue up in Q1
    The top three Taiwanese container carriers, Wan Hai Lines, Yang Ming Marine Transport (Yang Ming), and Evergreen Marine Corp, recorded revenue growth in the first quarter of 2015. Wan Hai Lines posted revenue of TWD17.16 billion (USD0.55 billion) for the first quarter of 2015, up 17.4% year on year
  • Vard incorporates new subsidiary in Norway
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel-builder Vard Holdings has incorporated a new subsidiary, Vard Contracting, in Norway for a paid-up capital of NOK3 million (USD0.37 million). According to Vard Holdings' filing in the Singapore stock exchange, Vard Contracting is 100% owned by Vard Group, which is a
  • Ship scrap prices to drop again as monsoon season nears
    Although prices in South Asia's ship recycling markets maintained last week's levels, cash buyers predict levels to regress again as the monsoon season nears. In addition, Bangladeshi buyers have committed themselves to a number of Capesize bulkers and are not inclined to buy more ships. Prices in
  • 'Age of uncertainty' foreseen for shipping
    Changes in the global economic and security environment will pose challenges for shipping for many years, but great opportunities exist should international co-operation gain traction again, said a shipping expert. Sturla Henriksen, managing director of Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA), said
  • CSPI falls to two-year low
    The Chinese shipping industry hit bottom again in the first quarter, with China Shipping Prosperity Index (CSPI) registering 85.47 points, stated Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI). The index is at its lowest since the fourth quarter of 2012, SISI said in its latest China Shipping
  • US releases box congestion report
    Anecdotal evidence suggests that American importers and exporters are being overcharged for congestion fees at major US box terminals, a government report has revealed. "Rules, Rates, and Practices Relating to Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time for Containerized Imports and Exports Moving Through
  • Civmec on due diligence phase for proposed acquisition
    Singapore-listed oil and gas engineering services provider Civmec has entered into a due diligence phase for the acquisition of Indonesia-based offshore energy services company PT Global Industries Asia Pacific. Australia-headquarter Civmec cited in its filing to Singapore Exchange that the
  • China COSCO scraps 14 old vessels
    China COSCO Holdings pushed ahead with its February-March fleet scrapping plan to dismantle one container ship and 13 bulk carriers. The scrapping of the vessels incurred approximately CNY72 million (USD11 million) in loss, according to a stock filing of the company on 14 April. The demolished
  • South Korea plans feasibility study for Sewol salvage
    South Korean government is trying to determine if it is viable to hoist the capsized ferry, Sewol, from the Yellow Sea. During a press conference in Seoul on 13 April, the country's Minister of Public Safety and Security, Park In-yong, said he would facilitate a feasibility study. Park In-yong's

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Study claims that ships have been getting less efficient
  • AWO members set to Barge-In on Congress
  • MARAD RFP offers LNG conversion cost shares
  • Drydocks World handles 37 projects simultaneously
  • Leevac delivers second PSV to Aries Maritime
  • Don't eat fish caught off side of vessel, warns chef
  • Rand appoints VP and Chief Human Resources Officer

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Anacortes port board taps Worra as new executive director
  • FMC releases staff report covering box import, export rules
  • Port association schedules annual spring conference
  • Carol Kerfoot named to spot on Port Metro Vancouver board
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Port Shenzhen in plan to cut sulphur oxide emissions

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Anangel scraps older capes as it swoops on Scorpio trio
    New data shows Greeks favour Japanese tonnage for secondhand buys
  • Japanese firms invest in FPSO on back of Petrobras charter deal
    Mitsui & Co, MOL, Marubeni join another Modec project with beleaguered Brazilian energy giant
  • Federal Maritime Commission releases port congestion report
    Review highlights costs impact, including demurrage and detention fees
  • Aronnax: Conventional wrecking
    The Nairobi wreck removal convention is now in force, but with plenty of holes
  • G6 brings back transpacific services for the summer
    But it will drop two west coast operations
  • Tankers should avoid last year's spring collapse, say experts
    Aframaxes lifted by surging global oil trade
  • Breakers stock up ahead of monsoon
    Prices up, but many question how long current rates will be sustained
  • Merger of Fredriksen's Frontlines edges closer as bond is repaid
    Frontline to repay bond now, freeing it up to merge with Frontline 2012 to create newest tanker giant
  • Asia-Europe weakness and exchange rate changes hit K+N
    Fluctuating Swiss franc 'negatively impacted' freight forwarder's first-quarter result
  • Lawyers circle the Genco-Baltic merger
    Several US firms specialising in shareholder rights are investigating terms of last week's Georgiopoulos tie-up
  • China Cosco Holdings scraps 14 vessels
    Tonnage sent for demolition includes one boxship and 13 bulk carriers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Will Congress preserve changes to trucker hours rule?
    ORLANDO, Florida -- Congress most likely will have to act to preserve recent changes to truck driver hours of service rules by passing a bill extending those changes before they expire Sept. 30, NASSTRAC officials said at the shipper group's annual conference here. However, the legislative vehicle Congress would use...
  • DISTRACTED DRIVING - IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE SAFETY, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYER LIABILITY
    You are invited to join the League's webinar on Thursday, May 7th at 2 p.m. (EDT) on "Distracted Driving - Impact on Employee Safety, Productivity and Employer Liability," presented by David D. Teater from the National Safety Council. Mr. Teater will discuss the impact of distracted driving on traffic safety,...
  • Greenback rise could increase surge of US imports
    A U.S. dollar in hyperdrive is helping exporters in some trading nations and setting the stage for a surge of U.S. imports. Exporters, especially in India and Brazil, have been given a competitive boost in recent months, as the U.S. dollar appreciates at its fastest rate in decades, according to new...
  • US court upholds sentences of Somali pirates
    The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the appeal of two Somali nationals who challenged their piracy and murder convictions on grounds that their alleged crimes weren't committed in international waters. Abukar Osman Beyle and Shani Nurani Shiekh Abrar were among a group that killed four U.S. citizens on...
  • Want to fix the mess? Start with a national port strategy
    "Falling Apart: America's Neglected Infrastructure" was the title of a Nov. 23, 2014, 60 Minutes feature focusing on the problems with bridges, roads, airports and ports. The ports, of course, got little airtime, but why? What was going on at U.S. ports on Nov. 23? Nothing of note, according to the...
  • Oakland port plans Saturday hours, other steps to cut delays
    Port of Oakland officials say that as cargo recovers from winter disruptions, they're developing proposals to accelerate containerized trade flow through their five marine terminals and reduce waiting times for harbor truckers. The plans include Saturday operations every week to alleviate weekday crowding inside terminals, off-terminal locations for after-hours drop-offs or...
  • With Africa not ready for prime time, apparel importers improve Southeast Asia footprint
    WASHINGTON - Africa may be the future frontier for apparel sourcing, but with infrastructure and industry on the continent still lacking, apparel manufacturers say they're staying put in Southeast Asia for the time being. And not just staying put, but building relationships with their vendors and suppliers there, industry insiders said...
  • CargoSphere Supports Livingston's Expansion Goals
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, April 14, 2015 - CargoSphere, the leading, cloud-based global rate management solution and confidential Rate Meshfor the ocean and air transportation and logistics industries, today announces Livingston International's commitment to a long-term contract to support expansion of their global freight forwarding and NVOCC (non-vessel operating common...
  • J.B. Hunt profit jumps 34 percent
    Stronger pricing, better equipment utilization and strong intermodal growth helped lift J.B. Hunt's fiscal first quarter profit 34 percent year-over-year to $91.9 million. The Lowell, Arkansas-based carrier's revenue in the first three months of the year rose 2 percent to $1.4 billion despite a 1 percent slip in revenue from its...
  • The President of the French Republic Mr François Hollande has decorated Mr Jacques Saadé, the CMA CGM Group Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor
    The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce that the French President Fran'ois Hollande has decorated Mr Jacques R. Saadé, the CMA CGM Group Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor. Mr Saadé was decorated by Mr Fran'ois Hollande during a ceremony...
  • Evergreen Line Holds Naming Ceremony for EVER LYRIC
    JERSEY CITY, NJ (April 14, 2015) -- Evergreen Group today held the naming ceremony for EVER LYRIC, the eighth of its L-type vessels built by CSBC Corporation in Taiwan. The ceremony took place at CSBC's Kaohsiung shipyard and was officiated by Mr. Raymond Lin, Evergreen Group's Vice Group Chairman. The...
  • Strong franc, weak Asia-Europe trade pinch Kuehne + Nagel earnings
    The strong Swiss franc and a weak Asia-Europe container trade squeezed Kuehne + Nagel's earnings and revenue in the first quarter. Net earnings at the world's largest ocean freight forwarder crept up to 153 million francs ($157.6 million) from 150 million francs in the first three months of 2014, but revenue...
  • Brazilian shippers gain services at new Amazon port Manaus facility
    Brazilian shippers using the growing Amazon port of Manaus can now tap a number of new services, including a fixed day call at Vila do Conde, provided by Alianca Navegacao e Logistica at its new facility. The opening of ATM Manaus, operated by Alianca Transporte Multimodal, an offshoot of Alianca, increases...
  • No regulatory issues if alliances work together on land side operations, Widdows says
    HONG KONG - Regulatory concerns raised following McKinsey & Co.'s recommendation that liner alliances cooperate to improve land side efficiency in Los Angeles-Long Beach were played down by industry veteran Ron Widdows.In an interview with JOC.com, Widdows said regulatory issues would only arise if lines began tinkering with contractual arrangements....

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Outbreaks strike two cruises
    Two Royal Caribbean Cruises ships were scheduled to undergo US government health assessments in San Diego after 228 passengers and crew fell ill.
  • Bulker grounds in US
    A Japanese-controlled bulker ran aground today in the Delaware River.
  • Radiance eyes Africa
    Singapore-listed Pacific Radiance has formed a joint venture in Ghana to own and operate offshore ships.
  • Deal to favour charterers
    A successful takeover of BG by Shell may shift the balance of the LNG carrier market further into the charterers' court, a leading analyst believes.
  • Ship blaze fought
    Firefighters have tackled a blaze on an unladen cement carrier off Indonesia.
  • Bumi wins LNG deal
    Malaysian owner Bumi Armada has made an important move into the LNG market with a floating storage unit (FSU) conversion contract.
  • Third time lucky?
    A third auction has been scheduled for the sale of a tanker linked to the OW Bunker bankruptcy in Singapore.
  • Atlantic Offshore sells veteran
    Atlantic Offshore has sold one of its emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV)s for demolition.
  • Three in, two out
    The G6 Alliance of container lines is resuming three services between Asia and North America for the summer, but withdrawing two others.
  • IPO in doubt?
    Vinalines has warned its upcoming IPO could be delayed as creditors suspended debt settlement talks.
  • Spring forward
    A fresh approach from OPEC should help prevent a re-run of last spring's tanker rates slump, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • P&O pays up
    UK shipping union RMT has claimed a "major victory" after P&O agreed to switch 100 crew from zero-hours contracts.
  • NAT jacks up dividend
    Nordic American Tankers has jacked up its dividend in the face a stronger spot market.
  • Frontline set for fresh start
    John Fredriksen's Frontline will today write a cheque to bondholders that will end a drama which has surrounded the company for the past couple of years.
  • TOO targets $125m
    Teekay Offshore Partners has set its sights on $125m from a preferred equity offering.
  • Sincere profit slips
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has posted lower 2014 earnings despite a revenue rise.
  • Rickmers in $1.35bn deal
    Germany's Rickmers Group has completed a refinancing of loans worth EUR 1.28bn ($1.35bn) and is now looking to strengthen its equity.
  • Belships funds newbuilds
    Belships has confirmed that it has secured post-delivery financing for two supramax bulkers on order in Japan.
  • Three crew kidnapped
    French shipowner Bourbon has said three of its seafarers have been seized from a crew boat off Nigeria.
  • Double for Vyborg
    Russian energy giant Gazprom has ordered two diesel-electric icebreakers at the domestic Vyborg yard.
  • FSL Trust snaps up shares
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has raided the stock market for a second time in as many weeks to buy back its own shares.
  • Statoil plans more cuts
    Statoil is said to be considering another round of job cuts as it tries to slash costs in the face of much lower oil prices.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Companies struggling with omni-channel profitability
  • Bulk vessel blamed for oil spill at Port of Vancouver
  • G6 Alliance announces summer service program
  • ICAO launches online conflict zone information repository
  • Tiger Cool Express continues to expand
  • FedEx introduces hydrogen fuel cell GSE
  • Hapag-Lloyd partners with Port of Shenzhen to improve air quality
  • FTR trucking index drops again in February
  • Service Announcements: CaroTrans, Port of Duluth-Superior and Yusen Logistics
  • Executive Moves: Schenker AG and Abu Dhabi Terminals

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 14, 2015
  • Nigerian Navy foils pirate attack
    Arrests one suspect for questioning.
  • US offers grants to help vessels with LNG conversions
    Total funding available will be $900,000.
  • Evergreen Group names new 'fuel-saving' vessel
    Ever Lyric will replace an older vessel on Evergreen Line's Far East Red-Sea Service.
  • Royston upgrades fuel management system
    Fuel use by one engine can be monitored.
  • European fuel oil traders: 'There is just too much oil'
    'At least 1.35 million mt will be heading from Rotterdam to Singapore this month'.
  • Ship auction in Singapore
    Vessel sale bound up with OW Bunker debacle.
  • Softly, softly ECA compliance welcomed
    Interferry acknowledges industry's soft ride since January 1.
  • 'Eco-ship' concept is a proven money saver
    Critics have been wrong, says head of shipping advisory for DNV GL.
  • Shell's ECA-design lubes meeting demand
    Company has increased availability throughout port network.
  • 'LNG is our gamechanger' says ferry operator
    Polish shipyard workers have started building the second of three dual-fuel vessels for Canada's BC Ferries.
  • Shipbuilder upbeat on LNG-powered vessel outlook
    Company plans to inject millions into shipyard upgrading project.
  • Titan court proceeding further adjourned
    Hearing at Bermuda Court earlier arranged on April 10.
  • Vessel in Vancouver oil spill under investigation
    Being examined for compliance with the Canada Shipping Act.
  • GTT to introduce updated LNG containment technology
    The company has signed a cooperation agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Andatee at risk of delisting
    Company misses annual report filing deadline.
  • Renewable energy technology gets class approval
    Equipment is being installed on a Greek ferry.
  • Italian shipowner seeks bankruptcy protection
    Creditors include defunct OW Bunker.

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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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