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December 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese navy carries out more drills in disputed areas of South China Sea
  • CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU rate hike from Asia to the Comoros January 1
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port to raise capacity to 2.5 million TEU by 2017
  • Canadian Pacific train derails in Edmonton, spills Styrene into a ditch
  • With MSC and OOCL direct calls, Gothenburg's assets accumulate rapidly
  • Port of Virginia surpasses 200,000 TEU for ninth consecutive month
  • Australian eco-protesters chain selves to coal loaders to block exports
  • CN pledges US$5 million to assist Syrian refugees resettling in Canada
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer boxes to fleet to be ready for current season
  • Cathay, Dragonair November air cargo volume falls 3pc to 160,120 tonnes
  • KL airport unsure if Swift isn't pulling a fast one in claiming three 747s
  • Pudong's PACTL posts 6,82pc gain to 1,458,263 tonnes in first 11 months
  • IATA upwardly revises airlines profit 5.1 per cent for 2016
  • Air China commences Beijing-Auckland service with Airbus A330-200
  • Frankfurt cargo volume hurt by November Lufthansa strike, falls 3.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Box spot rates soar
  • COSCON & CSCL to commence business integration at beginning of 2016
  • G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016
  • GAC celebrates 30 years in India
  • India Cold Chain Show 2015 opens tomorrow
  • MSC announces service changes between Asia & Latin America
  • Salalah announces new service calls
  • TCC & University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering develop new method to cut emissions from merchant ships
  • APM Terminals Pipavav acquires three highly advanced cranes from China as part of expansion plan
  • CCCI requests Gadkari to restore 'sub-lease' clause in Land Use Policy for Major Ports
  • HDPEL plans JV to avoid disinvestment
  • Port of Antwerp set for 200 mt in 2015
  • Govt may allot 10 pc in road projects to farmers
  • INR plunges below 67 level on heavy dollar demand
  • Overseas investors eyeing Indian warehouses
  • Free market shuts down when the law overextends

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Is it really greener?
  • New transportation infrastructure director in USA
  • Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet"
  • From Prangl with love
  • Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair
  • Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA
  • THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service
  • Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged
  • More contributions to a cleaner environment
  • Big shoes to fill at HHLA
  • Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore
  • Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations
  • Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East
  • MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury
  • Freight load decreased in Russia
  • Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016
  • Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East
  • Singpost's top string-puller to leave
  • Merger mission almost accomplished
  • Eurotunnel back to normal?
  • Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport
  • Busy days for Network Rail workers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Qatar's Halul Offshore culls two anchor handlers ordered at India's L&T yard
    India's L&T Shipbuilding Ltd, the shipbuilding unit of Larsen & Toubro Ltd, is saddled with two anchor handlers after Qatar's Halul Offshore Services Company W.L.L cancelled the contract. The two anchor handling, towing, supply and standby vessels with a bollard pull of 150 metric tonnes each were part of a...
  • Commentary: China's resolve in addressing port and ship emissions
    Ship smoke. Credit: HasenpuschChina finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel...
  • China demonstrates resolve to address port and shipping emissions
    China finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel with a sulphur...
  • Dolphin Group in bankruptcy petition after restructuring efforts fail
    Polar Duke, operated by Dolphin Geophysical. Credit: FolofliteDolphin Group, the listed Norwegian owner of seven seismic survey vessels, has decided to file for bankruptcy after efforts to restructure the company's business and finances had failed. The company said it had explored numerous alternatives with a view to reach an agreement with...
  • Ocean Signal-Backed Lizzy Foreman Highlights Importance of Safety Devices after Mini Transat Success
    Sponsored by Ocean Signal, solo sailor Lizzy Foreman has highlighted the importance of safety equipment for all mariners following a successful debut in this year's Mini Transat Iles de Guadeloupe. The 25-year-old, who finished as the first female and the first Briton overall in the Series class and in 31st place...
  • Japan yard orders surge in November
    A shipyard in Japan. Photo: Japan Ship Exporters AssociationOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 223% in November as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organisation's new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show that its member shipyards received...
  • Icon Offshore secures USD5.1 million contract
    Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore has secured a MYR22.1 million (USD5.1 million) contract from an oil major amid the market down-cycle. Under the contract, the offshore services provider will supply one utility tug vessel through its wholly owned subsidiary, Icon Offshore group. The duration of the contract will last for three years with...
  • NOL sale to cushion impact of COSCO-China Shipping merger on Westports
    Port Kelang, Malaysia. Credit: AffeldtThe impact of the impending merger between Chinese state-owned shipping giants COSCO and China Shipping on Malaysia's Westports would be cushioned by CMA CGM's planned buyout of Neptune Orient Lines, CIMB Securities has opined. On 7 December 2015, French line CMA CGM announced its plan to purchase...
  • Indian police arrests Indonesian captain for alleged oil smuggling
    The Indian police has arrested a captain of a cargo ship off Mumbai, India, for alleged illegal bunkering transfer and sales. Shamshul Bakhri, an Indonesian captain of cargo vessel Kresh Jade, was singled out by the police for his involvement in an alleged fuel oil-smuggling racket operating off Mumbai. According to the...
  • CSCL to exit containers as China Cosco takes over box trade
    HONG KONG - China Shipping Container Lines will exit the container trade under a the merged and reorganised China Cosco Shipping Group, selling its box business to Cosco in a move that raises questions about the carrier's continued participation in the O3 Alliance it shares with CMA CGM and UASC.CSCL...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Merger with Cosco would mean an exit from container shipping sector for China Shipping
  • IATA and FIATA air cargo deal finally ready for take-off, but CASS still a sticking point
  • A day at 'the gulag': what it's like to work at Sports Direct's warehouse
  • Collaboration the only viable way to protect the pharma supply chain, warns GSK
  • The fate of America's iconic 747 jet is in hands of Moscow firm
  • Buffett's BNSF may outbid CP's offer for Norfolk Southern

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Austal to build two more Cape Class patrol vessels
  • Transpetro cancels two LPG newbuilds at Vard Promar
  • Morocco orders five 60 knot Damen Interceptors
  • Detyens Shipyards take delivery of new floating dry dock
  • IMO pledges to continue work on GHG emissions
  • Blount Boats building Chicago tour boat
  • First 18,000 TEU box ship is on its way to U.S.A.
  • Germany's first LNG fueled newbuild makes maiden voyage
  • NASSCO launches first SEA-Vista ECO tanker
  • Two indicted in "magic pipe" case
  • Shipping not in COP21 agreement: Now what?

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Coast Guard port captains close Pacific Northwest maritime entrances
  • Chinese container lines plan to consolidate assets
  • CMA CGM adding service covering Med/Gulf/Ecuador
  • DOT emergency funds set for Oregon, Washington road repairs
  • G6 Alliance services not affected by deal for Neptune Orient Lines

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • VLCC spot earnings dip but remain above $100,000 per day
    Fall reflects end-December loading schedule, but start of January schedule should inject new vigour into market
  • Port of Salalah opens new general cargo and liquid bulk terminal
    New facility adds 20m tonnes of dry cargo and 6m tonnes of liquid bulk cargo annual handling capacity
  • Teekay Tankers sets new dividend policy
    Declared dividend for fourth quarter of 2015 to increase four times to $0.12 per share
  • Reederei Buss secures partnership lifeline with Liberty One
    Fleet of 33 to come under control of Dietrich Schulz
  • Pressure still on for shipping to curb CO2
  • Investors lack faith in Cosco and China Shipping merger
    China Cosco leads the share price fall with big challenges in its box shipping business
  • More liner redundancies likely, says SeaIntel
    Latest study concludes there is room for 33,000 job losses if carriers follow Maersk Line's lead
  • Pre-Christmas activity likely to inspire handysize market
    Pacific markets see renewed strength though other trades remain weak
  • Shipper leaders question US container weight check guidelines
    US Coast Guard does not understand complexity of the supply chain, says AgTC's Friedmann
  • Global operator lined up for new Canadian container terminal
    Talks underway with numerous suitors, says project's chief executive
  • German flag decline is existential threat, VDR argues
    Shrinking fleet will hit entire maritime cluster, says Hartmann
  • Dolphin files for bankruptcy
    Board unanimously agrees there is no basis for continued operation
  • Trade unions reject proposal from Rotterdam port authorities and employers
    Industrial action commenced Friday after recent disagreement
  • Clipper Group picks Peter Norborg as chief executive
    Mr Norborg to start work on April 1, 2016
  • Petrobras unit cancels gas carrier contracts with Vard
    Ships are final two of series of eight LPG carriers worth $536m
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up orders for four VLCCs
    CMES will finance the orders via loans as well as its own funds
  • Port of Antwerp signs twinning pact with Guangzhou
    Agreement to let both parties explore more commercial ventures
  • US Coast Guard shuts Pacific Northwest ports on rough sea conditions
    Storm debris in waterways poses danger to marine transportation
  • Time charter rates for bulkers fall to near record lows
    Weak sentiment for year ahead as most owners shy away from period deals
  • Port of Houston Authority sets new record for container traffic handled
    Port's container traffic surpasses the 2m teu mark for first time
  • Cruising going east
    Chinese shipyards are staring at huge gaps in their orderbooks. A deal with Cantieri and Carnival could see them moving into passengerships

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • FMC collects $334,000 in fines from seven firms
  • Antwerp to tap 'Belt and Road' initiative via pact with Guangzhou port
  • Volume decline at Russia's Baltic ports slows
  • US ports eye more automation as discharges from large vessels intensify
  • Shippers' guide to the container weight mandate
  • Shipping industry divided over Paris climate accord
  • ODFL expands LTL trucking footprint in St. Louis, Midwest
  • Maritime mergers seen as unlikely to spur more carrier consolidation
  • Baltimore gets EPA funds to replace older trucks
  • Volume rockets at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port
  • Liner mergers to impact Westports transshipment
  • Mega-ship era hits the trans-Pacific trade

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Watchdog finds MarAd policies deficient
    DOT inspector says agency has carried out changes but risk mitigation documentation lacking.
  • New York shares slip as energy slumps
    Teekay Offshore, Pyxis Tankers and ISH lose more than 10% despite broader market rise.
  • Ocean Rig debt gets cut
    The George Economou-led drillship operator sees another Moody's downgrade.
  • Economou lends to DryShips
    The New York-listed company takes step to avoid delisting, with reverse split eyed.
  • Taiwan Navigation edges up Q3 profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner ups earnings as operating costs fall.
  • Passenger lost from Saga cruiseship
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Norwegian joins Nasdaq-100 stock index
    Cruiseship owner placed on list of New York exchange's largest non-financial stocks.
  • Icon utility boat in long-term contract
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner scores deal to support production and well services.
  • US rig count loses two offshore units
    Just 23 offshore drilling rigs now in operation in the US Gulf market, Baker Hughes says.
  • Saga passenger thought to have gone overboard
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Strike looms over Rotterdam
    Dutch port faces industrial action early in the New Year as workers react to automation plans.
  • Boxes overboard
    US line Matson investigating how it lost 12 containers from vessel off California.
  • Teekay Tankers boosts dividend and nets loan
    Kevin Mackay-led owner reveals switch to floating payout and arrival of major refinancing package.
  • Safargo inks tanker double
    Singapore bulker owner linked to move into bitumen shipping with deal at Huangpu Wenchong.
  • CMA CGM adds service
    French owner launches new international route to carry Ecuadorian bananas.
  • Anchor-handler earnings hit year-high
    Owners securing $130,000 per day for rig moves as North Sea spot fleet approaches sell-out.
  • Paris agreement controversy
    Newly signed climate deal welcomed by ICS but NGOs wary of absence of shipping from final text.
  • ABG Shipyard deal "off"
    Attempt to sell loss-making Indian yard to Abu Dhabi investor reportedly fails.
  • Trafigura boosts dry business
    Giant trader and shipowner makes a profit from bulkers through index-linking of time-chartered fleet.
  • Cheniere CEO exits
    Market abuzz with what board changes will mean for pioneering US exporter.
  • Silver lining amid bulker market blues
    Martin Stopford questions if today's depressed market offers another "magic moment" for buying bulkers.
  • Talks failure hits HMM
    Owner's share price drops 14% after negotiations with North Korea end without restoring tourism to Mount Kumgang.
  • DSME HQ deal "fails"
    Report claims Mirae fund has not raised the $151m needed to buy Korean shipbuilder's head office.
  • Should investors take a peek at products?
    Morgan Stanley says gap between products tanker rates and stock prices is worth exploring.
  • Dolphin Group files
    Seismic vessel operator to seek bankruptcy protection after talks with stakeholders fail.
  • CIMC share shifts pockets
    Ownership of China International Marine Containers to change after giant Chinese merger.
  • Ren slams state support of shipbuilders
    Yangzijiang boss critical of bailouts as his yard eyes partnerships to crack the LNG market.
  • Cosco, CSG shares hammered
    CCHC and CSCL see a quarter wiped off their value after merger announcement; tanker owner CSDC prospers however.
  • "Asset restructuring" ahead
    Cosco and CSG look for economies of scale as more details of merger are released.
  • Indian yards call for support
    Recently announced government subsidies may not be enough to help firms compete globally, say experts.
  • Transpetro cans LPG newbuilding duo
    Brazilian oil major's tanker arm looks to walk away from delayed orders, but may face compensation claim.
  • VDR voices German fleet concerns
    Trade body says further decline in size of merchant fleet poses threat to Germany as a maritime location.
  • Oceanfleet chief charged
    Engineers formally charged in Greek open-hatch bulker 'magic pipe' polution case.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • House passes Customs reauthorization bill
  • IMO welcomes COP21 agreement to control global warming
  • BlueWater Reporting Carrier Report: APL sale rumors turn to reality
  • Port of Salalah inaugurates new cargo terminal
  • Airport cargo volumes see sluggish growth in October
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • IATA: 'Subdued' air cargo demand to continue in 2016
  • Two ship engineers indicted for illegal oil discharges
  • HKIA reports 3.1% decline in November cargo throughput
  • COSCO, China Shipping merger would see CSCL exit container trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • ICE Brent closes nearly flat after testing 2008-09 crisis lows
    ICE January Brent settled 1 cent lower at $37.92/b. NYMEX January crude settled 69 cents higher at $36.31/b.
  • IMO to press ahead with scheme to monitor bunker consumption
    UN agency welcomes the Paris climate change accord.
  • Strike threat hangs over Rotterdam
    Dispute rooted in Job fears and automation plans.
  • Crude oil prices resume their fall
    'Absolutely no chance' that Iran will limit its output.
  • OW ship arrest dispute resolved
    Physical supplier had been paid but ship operator settles with bank.
  • Paris deal a 'disappointment' to some, admits ICS
    But International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the agreement and predicts that IMO member states will deliver CO2 cuts.
  • LNG-fuelled ferry makes debut
    Ship will operate in environmentally sensitive area in North Sea.
  • Singapore November bunker fuel sales rise 9.5% on month to 3.98 million mt
    No recorded sales of 180 CST LSFO or 500 CST LSFO in November, says MPA data.
  • Cockett Marine Oil executive changes portfolio
    Cem Saral starts new role as Group Chief Operating Officer.
  • ECA Watch: What's the score?
    Developments have not been quite as predicted with regards to prices, compliance, fuel quality or the attractiveness of alternatives to MGO.

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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
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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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