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June 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy US$1,000/TEU Asia-Europe rate hike July 1
  • A-E down 14.4pc to US$241/TEU, transpacific off 7.3pc to $1,341 per FEU
  • AMPT JV to build US$1.5 billion, 3.5 million TEU Ghana box shop
  • Rotterdam's RBC terminal gets new jetty, redeveloped storage yard
  • Only 3 of world's 100-million ton ports achieve growth of 5pc or more
  • Portugal's PSA Sines works with Kalmar on remote-control RTGs
  • Port of New York/New Jersey's grey chassis pool put off till fall
  • Gulf of Oman's Khorfakkan terminal docks its biggest ship ever
  • Hapag-Lloyd America joins PayCargo's e-freight payment network
  • China plans to tackle pollution by targeting smoky ships
  • Singapore port authority revises gas free inspection charges for vessels
  • E-freight champ seeks 'hi tech manifesto' to move sector forward
  • Lufthansa Cargo likely to follow others in all-in rates
  • New carriers at Brussels raise May air freight volumes 7.4pc

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2015
  • Cabinet agrees to amend Merchant Shipping Act
  • Cabinet ratifies ILO convention on seafarers identity document
  • Maersk Line optimising efficiency & capacity on Asia-Europe network
  • SARJAK further expands overseas
  • Spot rates will continue to remain volatile, says study
  • Karnataka to export 5,000 t of mangoes
  • Pakistan resumes tomato imports from India
  • JNPT & Peel Ports sign Letter of Intent
  • L&T Ports, Kattupalli embarks on a RoRo journey
  • Shippers divert cargo to Atlantic coast Canadian ports despite normalcy at US West Coast facilities
  • Traffic congestion at Chennai Port hurting exports, says Fieo
  • Work on Vizhinjam ICTT to commence in Nov., says state Ports Minister
  • Amazon India sets up biggest warehouse in Telangana
  • DSIR & SBIA get CCEA consent
  • Economy can return to over 8 pc growth, says Jayant Sinha
  • Forex reserves increase by $239.4 m to $352.71 bn
  • India among top emerging economies for highest infra investment commitments: World Bank
  • INR ends weak at 64.06 on heavy dollar demand
  • Pon Radhakrishnan, Minister of State for Shipping, to be Chief Guest at Cargo Scope 2015 conference

International Transport Journalweb site
  • E18 Hamina-Vaalimaa project goes ahead
  • Speak and raise productivity
  • Carrying construction material all over Germany
  • Eurotunnel finalises sale of main maritime assets
  • Kuwait Airways postpones Rome-Paris A330 introduction
  • Three cheers for beer transporter
  • Sam Aparo steps into FPS Group founder's shoes
  • Comsa maintaining growth trend
  • DNV GL analyses pros and cons of alternative fuels
  • Royal Jordanian adds Amman-Najaf service
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo contributes to Le Mans race
  • Big deals for third parties
  • New shuttle train in India's south
  • Simon Large to pilot Cathay Pacific Cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Positive shift in Mediterranean SAR to relieve industry
    A marked increase in state and NGO search and rescue provision in the central Mediterranean is taking the pressure off commercial vessels in the region, IHS Maritime has been informed. Speaking to IHS Maritime after participating this weekend in a rescue of more than 6,000 migrants, Brigadier
  • MoU for equipment manufacturers and port operator body
    Global port equipment body PEMA has signed an MoU with the European private terminal operators group FEPORT to mark the strengthening of their co-operation. The MoU will create a co-operation framework that will enable PEMA and FEPORT to benefit from common activities in their respective
  • DNV GL releases 2015-2018 IMO/ILO requirements summary
    DNV GL has released a useful summary table of the new and retroactive requirements coming from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as well as the International Labour Organisation (ILO). DNV GL has compiled a summary of important IMO/ILO regulations and requirements that will come into
  • Absence of prosecution contributes to chronic under-reporting of GoG attacks
    Authorities in the Gulf of Guinea have made a significant effort to prioritise the development of maritime security infrastructure, but consistent lack of prosecution is feeding a rise in under- reporting. "Shipowners and operators in the region have reached saturation point whereby they feel that
  • Euronav VLCC deal near
    NYSE-listed Euronav has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions to buy four VLCCs from Greece's Metrostar. Euronav, which is led by CEO Paddy Rogers, disclosed on 11 June that the acquisitions "would be funded from debt and existing liquidity available under revolving facilities". The deal
  • New IACS Unified Requirement (UR) for Large Container Ships
    The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) has announced the adoption of new Unified Requirements to further improve the safety of Large Container Ships. The requirements will enhance consistency between pre-existing Class Society provisions in this area. There are three new
  • Another Malaysia-flagged vessel goes missing
    A Malaysia-flagged vessel has reportedly gone missing off Pulau Aur, Malaysia, the Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre confimed. According to ReCAAP ISC's report, 7,301 deadweight, Orkim Harmony ceased its hourly position update to its operator, Orkim Ship
  • SASAC disciplines senior executives from China Shipping, COSCO
    Three senior executives from China Shipping and one from COSCO were disciplined by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced on 10 June. CCDI is the highest internal-control
  • U-Ming Marine profit down 82% in 1Q15
    Taiwanese bulk carrier U-Ming Marine posted its profit of TWD64.28 million (USD2.07 million) for the first quarter of 2015, slumping 82% from TWD316.17 million year on year (y/y). The carrier's revenue also dropped 10% y/y from TWD2.11 billion in the first quarter in 2014 to TWD1.89 billion in the
  • Navy vessel rescues 65 people in Makassar Strait
    United States Navy vessel, USS Rushmore rescued 65 people from a sunken wooden passenger vessel in the Makassar Strait, between Indonesian islands Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Initially, the 7 gt Titian Muhibah was en route from Bontang, Kalimantan to Mamuju, Sulawesi; carrying 65 passengers and 32
  • Sainty Marine's parent company comes to its rescue
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's parent company plans to provide about CNY200 million (USD32.3 million) to establish a united pool of funds to mitigate pressures on the company's cash flows. The CNY200 million provided by Jiangsu Sainty International Group will be used to pay back bank loans due
  • South Korea strives to overcome MERS
    As Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) spreads rapidly in South Korea, ports in the country are taking measures to prevent the spread of MERS. The Ministry of Health and Welfare noted through a press statement on 12 June that 126 people have been diagnosed with MERS since the country's first
  • LPG tanker missing in South China Sea
    A Malaysia-flagged LPG tanker disappeared in the South China Sea after issuing a distress signal. Initially, 4,999 dwt Teknogas owned by Uni-Fleet, was en route from Haiphong, Vietnam, to Palembang, Indonesia, when it disappeared from radar. On 10 June, the crew of Teknogas issued a distress
  • Alam Maritim Resources wins $13.1m subcontract
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has been awarded a contract worth MYR49 million (USD13.1 million) by Petronas Floating LNG 1 (PFLL). The contract is for the engineering, procurement, installation, and related activities for the floating liquefied
  • Chinese vessel exports up 31.2% y/y
    China's vessel exports rose 31.2% year on year (y/y) to USD10.4 billion during the first four months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. Exports are forecast to decrease y/y later this year as new orders placed in Chinese shipyards have been decreasing since late 2014, China

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Shipping lines need to offer end-to-end services to win back business lost to 3PLs
  • Container shipping rates hit new lows on Asia-Europe tradelanes, with fuel rising

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Second indictment for DFDS Shipping
  • Report raises questions on OSV industry safety culture
  • MOL rebrands its car carrier business
  • DNV GL makes management appointments

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Port of Olympia Commissioners tap Morris for vacant District 3 post
  • Mitsui setting new brand for auto carrier business
  • Boeing says global airplane fleet will double over next 20 years
  • Test filling project underway for new Panama Canal locks
  • Port of Los Angeles inks MOU with Ports of Auckland, Guangzhou

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • How Nipplegate exposed the shipping chauvinists
    The shipping industry is as modern as you can get, but you still encounter outdated attitudes on gender and the treatment of seafarers
  • 'Nothing signed' yet in Euronav quest for Metrostar VLCCs
    But analysts have positive take on reported deal fundamentals
  • Strong results for Denholm
    Interests in shipping, logistics, industrial services, seafoods and oilfield services yield profit up 7.7% on previous year
  • Asia-north Europe box rates plunge below zero
    SCFI shows record lows for Asia-Mediterranean and Asia-north Europe freight rates, some in negative territory after stripping out bafs
  • Scrapping scrapped
    Why would you scrap tankers when you can earn so well?
  • APM Terminals in $1.5bn Ghana port project
    Greenfield development outside Tema will have capacity for 3.5m teu annually
  • Trade & Transport orders suezmaxes and aframaxes at CIC Jiangsu
    Callimanopulos company has options to double number of tankers to eight
  • 'Green shoots' for capes ahead of second half
    Scrapping, steel production and a sense things can't get worse spur a little optimism
  • Ørbeck-Nilssen replaces Svensen as head of maritime in DNV GL management reshuffle
    Tor Svensen moves to group executive to support new chief executive
  • IMO and IACS agree on new safety standards for large containerships
    Potential clash between regulators and industry avoided after class societies present details of Unified Requirements that will take effect in a year's time

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Roadrunner expands LTL trucking network in Western US
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding its western U.S. palletized freight network, enhancing less-than-truckload service from Southern California to the the Southeast. The truckload and LTL carrier is opening LTL facilities in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, Utah. Outbound service will start June 15 from Phoenix, and from Salt Lake City July...
  • Global piracy declines but hot spots remain
    Shippers have plenty to worry about - including volatile pricing and cargo delays - but piracy should be less of a concern, as the number of incidents has been falling since 2010. The general decline can be attributed to renewed international efforts to combat piracy. Pirate attacks targeting container vessels fell...
  • US Senate derails Obama's attempt to finalize Pacific trade deal
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Congress stymied President Obama's sweeping trade agenda Friday, after the House of Representatives failed to approve a key portion of a package that would have given Obama the ability to fast-track trade deals, including a high-profile treaty with Pacific Rim nations. In a landslide 302-126 vote, the House voted...
  • Mitsubishi launches container shipping fund
    Mitsubishi Corp. has launched a $300 million fund to acquire, manage and lease container vessels to major shipping firms, but the fund's size apparently fell well short of the Japanese giant's expectations. After years of preparation, the Tokyo-based firm announced the final close of the investment period for the container shipping...
  • Despite regulations, industrial real estate growth continues apace
    From New Jersey to California, developers of industrial real estate face a slew of environmental regulations and oftentimes community pushback when they announce plans for a new warehouse or distribution center. While the odds seem stacked against the developers, more often than not they are able to deliver a project. One...
  • APMT to build Ghana terminal as volume, vessel sizes grow
    In its most aggressive move in the African market in years, APM Terminals has begun construction on a new container terminal at Ghana's largest container gateway and plans to invest heavily on inland connections to allow growing volume to move more efficiently to and from the hinterland. The new terminal will...
  • FedEx Ground to pay $228 million to settle worker misclassification suit
    This story was updated Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m. EDT FedEx Ground will pay $228 million to settle an independent contractor lawsuit in California, one of several lawsuits challenging a business model FedEx says it has already abandoned. The settlement agreement, which must be approved by the federal court, would cover...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • Capital CEO steps down
    Capital Products Partners announced that its chief executive is departing, to be replaced by chief operating officer Jerry Kalogiratos.
  • Supramax finds buyer
    Japan's Kyowa Sansho is reported to have sold a seven-year-old supramax.
  • Supramax finds buyer
    Kyowa Sansho is said to have sold a seven-year-old supramax, according to Greek and Norwegian shipbroker reports.
  • Court rejects Arctic challenge
    A US Appeals court shot down a lawsuit by environmental groups challenging the approval of Shell's oil spill response plan (OSRP) for its Arctic drilling campaign.
  • HMM clinches asset sale
    South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has sealed a deal to sell a major chunk of sister stock brokerage Huyundai Securities.
  • Skagen builds GOGL stake
    Shipping investor gets nearly 4.3m shares as dividend from Fredriksen's Frontline 2012.
  • Diana fixes lower
    Diana Shipping has extended a contract for one of its panamaxes at a lower rate.
  • SeaFuels seals charter
    SeaFuels of New Zealand has won a new long-term charter for a modern bunker tanker.
  • Nordea downs Maersk
    Nordea Securities has downgraded AP Moller-Maersk from "buy" to "hold" in a tough environment for the group's liner division.
  • Owners vie for ferry deal
    CalMac and Serco go head to head for $1.55bn Scottish west coast services.
  • Frontline lines up sales
    Frontline has outlined a new stock offering proposal that could see it sell shares worth $251.25m.
  • MOL re-starts car carriers
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has rebranded its car carrier operation to reflect its new generation of vessels.
  • Rokke adds OCY
    Norwegian tycoon Kjell Inge Rokke has spent $1.28m on more stock in Ocean Yield (OCY), the shipowner controlled by his Aker ASA group.
  • Second Orkim ship raided
    A second Orkim Ship Management-controlled vessel is believed to have been attacked by pirates in the space of eight days.
  • Pan Ocean plan approved
    Korean owner Pan Ocean's revised rehabilitation plan has been approved by creditors at a meeting on Friday.
  • Denholm: 'A new beginning'
    A planned listing of its oilfield services business and a return to shipowning are part of J & J Denholm getting back to its roots, its chief executive says.
  • FLNG still the driver
    A new gas alliance between Stolt-Nielsen and Golar LNG is not expected to act as a meaningful valuation driver any time soon, according to a leading analyst.
  • Svensen gets VP role
    DNV GL has moved its current chief executive of maritime Tor Svensen to the executive vice president position.
  • ADM buying into ABG
    Abu Dhabi Mar (ADM) is taking a reported 49% stake in loss-making Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard.
  • ZPMC adds dredger
    Shanghai Zhenhu Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has won a contract to build a new high-spec dredger.
  • Varun in the clear
    India's Varun Shipping has resolved all investor complaints, the country's financial watchdog said.
  • The customer is always right
    We take a look at what was said in the markets over the past week.
  • Ship managers boost Cyprus
    Industry contributed almost 5% of Mediterranean island's GDP in the second half of 2014.
  • Austal boss sells shares
    Austal managing director Andrew Bellamy has sold AUD 378,921 ($293,622) worth of shares in the company to pay a tax bill.
  • Port trio form alliance
    Ports in the US, China and New Zealand are increasing their co-operation in a bid to boost trade and jobs growth.
  • Exxon beefs up security
    Exxon Mobil is reportedly bolstering its shipboard security as a result of more and increasingly intensive attacks in South East Asia.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: House votes in favor of TPA, but rejects TAA
  • MOL targets ro-ro industry for growth
  • Spot container rates continue to tumble
  • Panama Canal begins filling new Atlantic locks
  • DOT secretary to lead Africa trade mission
  • Port of Norfolk sees volume growth in cars, containers
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
  • UASC joins MSC's West Med to ECSA service
  • Evergreen purchases slots on Asia-Oceania service
  • Ariba, nonprofit partner on slave labor determination tool
  • Executive Moves: DNV, Kane Is Able, FPS and University of Denver's Transportation Institute
  • House readies for trade package showdown

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 12, 2015
  • No change for shipping after Bonn climate talks
    Draft text for crucial Paris meeting still calls for shipping to cap CO2 emissions and develop levy scheme.
  • Arbitrage volumes to slacken in July
    Singapore bunker players reporting below average demand.
  • European hub sees fuel oil stocks 60% up year-on-year
    Rotterdam has seen demand for fuel oil as a bunker product slip as ECA rules take hold.
  • OW: London to hear payment dispute case
    Greek product tanker first of many that may end up in court.
  • New Maritime CEO for DNV GL
    Knut Orbeck-Nilssen takes over from Tor Svensen.
  • Monjasa's CEO: 'Nothing to accusation'
    Rebuts charge that company was operating 'without permission' in Nigerian waters.
  • Firm to upgrade remaining steam ship
    Shipowner enters final phase of a $100 million fleet upgrading programme.
  • Russian port sees growth in bunker demand
    In tandem with a rising number of ship calls.
  • New Zealand firm continues charter for bunker tanker
    The Awanuiaon is the largest bunkering vessel operating at New Zealand, says Z Energy.
  • Study: Switch from HFO to diesel not enough to reduce PM emissions
    Researchers suggest the use of particle filter technology and improved emission regulations.
  • Bunker module to be integrated in system
    VPS and DNV GL signs agreement to upgrade fleet performance management solution.
  • Study finds 'no single answer' to best ECA options
    Scrubbers vs MGO assessments vary but LNG price must be lower than HFO to make it attractive.
  • Study: More action needed to reduce PM emissions from ships
    Researchers suggest the use of particle filter technology and improved emission regulations.
  • Global Risk's Middelfart office adds oil risk manager
    Frank Lausen's new role will focus on 'advising and selling customised fuel trading and risk management solutions'.
  • IMO regulation for low-flash point fuels to take effect in 2017
    MSC 95 adopts IGF Code and associated SOLAS amendments to make it mandatory.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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