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June 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore container volumes fall 10.9pc in May to 2.62 million TEU
  • MOL to increase Asia-southern Africa rate US$200/TEU from July 1
  • Mega ships cut unit costs, offset sinking rates, but bunker now rising
  • War risk: ISIS takes Libyan town, negotiates for control of oil base
  • Egypt to inaugurate Suez expansion August 6, but unsure when it opens
  • Hong Kong's FPS founder Benny Ling steps down for health reasons
  • Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics opens new office in Portugal
  • Malta docks its biggest ship ever - 17,722-TEU CMA CGM Kerguelen
  • Ruscon box trade grows 13pc despite 20pc Russian import slump
  • EPA accelerates pressure on airlines to reduce carbon emissions
  • Pro-Heathrow truckers dismayed at Davies Commission decision delay
  • Boeing: 4.7pc annual air cargo growth until 2034 calls for 920 new planes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • APM Terminals to upgrade Ghana's Tema port
  • CEVA announces new guaranteed weekly LCL service from Antwerp to New York
  • DNV GL Group appoints Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen as CEO of maritime biz
  • First New Horizon vessel named Höegh Target
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-North America service enhancements
  • Hybrid propulsion & connectivity seen as emerging trends in shipping
  • Hyundai terminal at Busan Port gets productivity award
  • IRClass Rules for Indian naval combatant ships released by Chief of Naval Staff
  • Russian project cargo exports seeing increasing volumes
  • SCFI spot rates fall
  • Seven Seas Global Express relocates to advanced office in Chennai
  • Oilmeal exports halve to 83,221 t in May
  • Increased movement of boxes by road hits rail movement at Chennai Port
  • GST to help cos cut logistics cost: Crisil
  • CAI reduces cotton crop estimate to 382.75 lakh bales for 2014-15
  • INR suffers further losses against dollar
  • Odisha allows SEZ developers to sub-let leased land
  • Shantanu Bhadkamkar is the new President of MACCIA

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Temporarily grinding to a halt Forwarding & Logistics
  • Keeping an eye on the big picture Shipping
  • Growth in Western Europe, Asia and Middle East
  • A decade in Dubai
  • Rickmers (Japan) named GA for Nordana
  • Kane Is Able with new VP operations
  • Strzelecki track upgrade completed
  • Flyus representing AA Cargo in Poland and Hungary
  • Minimum wage to apply for cabotage in Norway?
  • More top notch appointments at DNV GL
  • New locomotive technology cuts fuel costs
  • Mahan Air steps up Istanbul and China operations
  • Progress in Bronka
  • Eva Airways intends to order five B777Fs
  • Singapore scores maritime pole position
  • Richard Cronk to head logistics operations
  • AlbatrosExpress now running to Burghausen
  • A helter-skelter ride down

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Gener8 sets IPO target price
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led Gener8 hopes to net USD246 million from its initial public offering, according to a new securities filing. On 15 June, the tanker owner disclosed plans to sell 15 million shares for USD17-19/share, with 2.25 million additional shares available through the underwriter option.
  • US LNG exports spur orders
    Teekay LNG Partners has ordered two newbuilds after sealing a charter agreement with BP for US export service. BP Shipping will charter one LNG carrier from Teekay for 13 years and has an option for a second vessel under similar terms, exercisable by 30 September. BP will use the vessel or vessels
  • Carnival orders four LNG-powered ships for AIDA at Meyer's yards
    Carnival Corporation & plc, the Anglo-American cruise shipping giant, says it has placed an order for four 180,000 gt LNG-powered cruise liners, for its AIDA Cruises unit in Germany. Two of the ships will be built at Meyer Turku in Finland and the other two at Meyer Werft in Papenburg in Germany.
  • Shrinking small capacity box fleet could trigger new orders
    Although the overall capacity of the container shipping fleet is growing, the capacity of the 1,000 teu to 3,000 teu of fleet has declined, which could trigger newbuilding orders in the sector, a senior shipping analyst said. "Since 2009 the size of the fleets of container ships between 1,000 teu
  • Danish Ship Finance mulls IPO
    Danish Ship Finance has launched a strategic review that may lead to an IPO, the bank's chairman said in a statement. Also known as Danmarks Skibskredit as the Copenhagen based shipping bank in Danish, "Danmarks Skibskredit has now initiated a strategic review of multiple possibilities which can
  • Ship Finance acquires three container ships on stocks
    Ship Finance International Limited, the listed tonnage provider in John Fredriksen's businesss empire, said it had acquired three 9,000 teu capacity container ships that are under construction from an unrelated third party. "The vessels are currently under construction and are expected to be
  • Boxship charter market past the peak?
    Average charter rates for tramp container vessels are starting to see greater downward pressure as fixing activity slows down, according to shipbrokers. The ConTex, published by the Hamburg Shipbrokers and Ship Agents' Association VHSS, closed last week with a marginal 0.2% loss at 567 points.
  • Outlook uncertain for Doosan Engine
    Uncertainties linger for South Korea's Doosan Engine as its shipbuilding customers see orders declining year-on-year, according to a shipping analyst. After visiting the company, Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said the company's earnings and orders "are both likely to improve
  • Viking Line ponders Sweden switch if subsidy cut
    Viking Line (VL) could move its base from the Åland archipelago inside Finland's border to Sweden if the new right-wing government coalition in Helsinki proceeds with a planned EUR20 million subsidy cut for passenger ships, Finnish national daily Helsingin Sanomat (HS) has reported. Jan Hanses,
  • 'Key' Yangtze River hub to launch in September
    Shulanghu ore transit terminal, co-constructed by Ningbo and Zhoushan ports, is expected to be launched for a trial run in September. The terminal is designed to handle 400,000 dwt bulk carriers, and is poised to become a key transport hub in the Yangtze River Delta. Currently, the first phase of
  • 'Brutal competition' drives May box rates lower
    Spot freight rates in container trades set a new low in May for a second consecutive month as "brutal competition" plagues the market, a senior shipping analyst said. Spot rates in the sector fell by 2% in May from the previous month and general rate increases the industry had introduced in
  • Chinese tug fire kills two, injures one
    Two workers died while another was injured when a fire broke out on a tug under construction at Bengbu Shenzhou Machinery (formerly known as Bengbu Shipyard) in Anhui Province, China, on 11 June. The accident took place at 17:20 h local time when dozens of workers were working in the cabin. Local
  • Harim moves towards Pan Ocean takeover
    South Korean poultry processor Harim Group is closer to acquiring compatriot bulker operator Pan Ocean. Seoul Central District Court announced on 12 June that a rehabilitation plan has been passed as 87% of Pan Ocean's creditors' committee and 61.1% of the company's stakeholders agreed to it.
  • Ghana government allows PSC on vessels
    The Ghanaian government has granted a British private security company (PSC) the licence to have armed guards on board vessels. From the end of June 2015, Watchwood Resources Ltd (WRL) will be able to accompany armed Ghana Marine Police aboard commercial vessels within Ghana's Exclusive Economic
  • Austrlia sidesteps questions on people smuggling payment claims
    The Australian prime minister and his ministers are refusing to deny claims that authorities paid Indonesian crew USD5,000 each on a people smuggling operation to turn back. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has gone on record, saying he would stop the boats "by hook or by crook". He has refused to
  • Missing tanker found after losing contact for three days
    A Malaysia-flagged LPG tanker has resumed communications with its shipowner after it was thought to be missing on 10 June. The 4,200 gt tanker, Teknogas, owned by Silverline Maritime told IHS Maritime that it was "human error" that lead to the technical mistakes in issuing the distress signal at
  • Ezra clinches over $115m in series of contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Ezra Holdings has won a streak of global subsea contracts worth over USD115 million. Part of the contract wins came from working with the UK-based offshore company, Apache, operating in the North Sea, which "proves" Ezra's consolidated position in that

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Spending boom highlights e-commerce challenges and opportunities in Asia
  • When supply chains go pear-shaped: Goodyear Dunlop calls for more clarity
  • LATAM Airlines struggles as synergies disappoint - is it now a takeover target?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Navy civilian engineer pleads guilty to attempted espionage
  • NASSCO delivers first AFSB variant of MLP
  • Ardent and Ardentia Marine to remove oil from sunken trawler
  • With BP U.S. LNG export charter inked, Teekay orders two
  • Carnival orders four 6,600 guest LNG fueled cruise ships
  • Damen hosts LeanShips kick off meeting

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver sets workshop to discuss waterfront project
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers new Mobile Landing Platform vessel
  • Coast Guard helps to remove activists from AMERICAN TRADER
  • Eight new automated passport kiosks online at Portland International Airport
  • Diana Shipping continues charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel LETO

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Angelopoulos exits drillship business in deal with bondholders
    Greek owner cuts exposure to dire offshore market as VLCC sale draws close
  • Teekay orders new LNG carriers
    Two new vessels ordered plus charters for US exports signed with BP Shipping
  • UK Defence Club sees increased interest in FD&D cover
    Marine mutual gains 200 ships in 2014 policy year
  • Gener8 to launch IPO roadshow
    Listing could raise $270m at mid-point in proposed price range
  • MOL shakes up car carrier operation
    New trades, new dynamics open up new era for car carriers
  • Troubled times for Asia-Europe carriers
    Analysts warn of difficult months ahead as spot rates plunge to new lows
  • CMA CGM succeeds in $814m notes issue
    Proceeds will be used to refinance existing notes issued in 2011 that mature in 2017 and 2019
  • Product tanker goes missing in Malaysian waters, ReCAAP says
    Vessel from same company was attacked earlier this month in latest fuel oil siphoning theft
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Fleet growth rate slips back in May but ordering spree is set to see yet more capacity added to market
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Corp fuels merger rumours by launching 'business adjustment'
    Company's flagship unit seeks outbound investment in ship engines industry
  • UK Defence Club sees growth in entered tonnage
    Combined ratio comes in at 94%
  • Dredging laws choke port progress in Australia
    Queensland government says news laws are reasonable and balance the needs of shipping and environment
  • Beijing's anti-corruption drive reaches further into state-owned maritime giants
    Bribery, theft, nepotism and other misconduct are alleged at CSIC and Cosco
  • Could tanker bull market last five years?
    The signs point to sustained strength that could stretch to a five-year golden patch
  • The single point of failure
    The Yangtze cruiseship capsizing raises questions of safety and crew training

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Industry split on NVOCC contracting changes
    More than a dozen non-vessel-operating common carries have endorsed further changes to U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's rules governing NVOCCs' contracts with shippers. But ocean carriers urged the commission to avoid changes that favor NVOCCs over vessel operators, and UPS and the National Industrial Transportation League warned against narrowing NVOCCs' contracting options. The...
  • Small ship capacity decline could spark newbuild surge
    Although the overall capacity of the container ship fleet is growing, the number of smaller capacity ships has declined, which could trigger newbuilding orders in the sector, a senior shipping analyst said. "Since 2009, the size of the fleets of container ships between 1,000 TEUs and 3,000 TEUs of capacity, have...
  • US LTL trucking companies report increased 2Q volume
    Despite mixed signals from the U.S. economy, trucking companies are moving steadily forward, with freight volumes increasing and contract trucking rates rising in the second quarter. Two of the largest publicly owned less-than-truckload carriers, Old Dominion Freight Line and ABF Freight System, reported stronger than expected freight demand in the early...
  • LA throughput grows in May, clouding impact of diversions
    Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles edged up 0.8 percent in May as the largest U.S. port looks for direction following a lengthy period of congestion and labor issues over the past year. Los Angeles handled 694,791 20-foot-equivalent units in May, compared to the same month last year. Imports...
  • US manufacturing growth building demand for industrial real estate
    Developers of industrial real estate are expanding their portfolios beyond big-box distribution centers for supply-chain logistics to include manufacturing facilities and warehouses to serve manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico. Several trends are driving the growing interest in manufacturing. The boom in U.S. oil and gas production provides cheap energy to...
  • CN, APM Terminals work to increase Port of Mobile's reach
    CHICAGO - CN today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA), which owns the public terminals at the Port of Mobile, intended to drive increased supply chain efficiency and a greater share of transportation markets in North America. JJ Ruest, CN executive vice-president and chief marketing officer,...
  • Busiest month in four years points to Oakland port recovery
    The Port of Oakland in May had its busiest month in almost four years, handling 213,260 20-foot-equivalent container units and sign that operations have returned to normal after months of congestion. The third consecutive month of growth in container volume since the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association...
  • Manufacturing growth building demand for industrial real estate
    Developers of industrial real estate are expanding their portfolios beyond big-box distribution centers for supply-chain logistics to include manufacturing facilities and warehouses to serve manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico. Several trends are driving the growing interest in manufacturing. The boom in U.S. oil and gas production provides cheap energy to...
  • Russia, bloc partners target Asia-China containerized rail growth
    ST PETERSBURG - The creation of a containerized rail operator by the Eurasian Customs Union is aimed at capitalizing on growing volume moving between Europe and Asia. The United Transport and Logistics Company was created through the merger of the assets of railways in the union, which consists of Armenia, Belarus,...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • California ports log growth
    The ports of Oakland and Los Angeles reported container volume growth in May ahead of expectations that June will see volatile numbers on the US west coast.
  • 'Still long' on LPG
    Wells Fargo Securities trimmed its profit outlook for most LPG carrier owners that it covers but kept a positive view on the sector.
  • Monjasa into trading
    Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa is starting a hiring drive to staff its new fuel trading desk.
  • CPLP trio score pay rise
    Capital Product Partners (CPLP) today secured a pay rise on three of its vessels as it completed the drop down of a new boxship from fellow Evangelos Marinakis-backed company Capital Maritime.
  • Teekay orders duo
    Teekay LNG has ordered two LNG carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries against potential 13-year charter contracts with BP Shipping.
  • CMA CGM strikes quickly
    CMA CGM has raised EUR 725m ($814.64m) through a bond issue after deciding to refinance due to a stronger first quarter result.
  • Gener8 closes on $750m cheque
    Gener8 Maritime is closing on a $750m credit facility with commercial lenders that will aid the shipowner's funding jigsaw.
  • Siem fined in tax case
    Siem Offshore has been fined NOK 5m ($0.64m) over a tax case heard by the Kristiansand district court of Norway.
  • Carnival firms four
    Multi-billion deal inked at Meyer Werft for LNG-fuelled cruiseships that will carry record passenger numbers.
  • Gener8 sights $284m
    Peter Georgiopoulos-fronted Gener8 Maritime is looking to bank $284m from its New York IPO.
  • Mercator fixes kamsarmax
    Singapore-listed shipowner charters out bulker to Clearlake at "premium" rate.
  • SFI snaps up resales
    John Fredriksen-controlled Ship Finance International (SFI) has expanded its containership fleet once more in a deal that adds $200m to its charter backlog.
  • Dorian hits VLGC double
    Dorian LPG has locked up charters for two of its new VLGCs.
  • Gauguin sells cruiseship
    US owner Paul Gauguin Cruises is selling one of its two small cruiseships to Grand Circle Travel.
  • Ship pics avoid skip
    An archive of more than 120 photographs has been saved from destruction following the collapse of the UK's oldest shipping company.
  • DNB says hold Safe
    DNB Markets has resumed coverage of Safe Bulkers with a hold rating on the shipowner.
  • Dredger under the hammer
    The Turkish government has put a veteran Ukrainian dredger up for sale at auction.
  • MISC buys from parent
    Malaysia's MISC has snapped up the maritime services operation of its parent oil company Petronas.
  • NEL to raise money
    NEL Lines of Greece has revealed plans to issue new shares in an effort to increase its share capital and tackle its liquidity problem.
  • Crowe ponders price gap
    The gap between VLCC newbuilding and second hand values indicates "investor positivity is mixed with caution", Clarksons Research Services says.
  • Greek owner exits capes
    Swiss Marine Inc of Greece has exited the capesize market following the disposal of its only ship in the sector, it is claimed.
  • Yasa back in MR game
    Turkey's Yasa Tankers has moved back into the MR sector with an order for two new ships in Korea.
  • Trio for Seaspan yard
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyards has reached a deal to construct three coast guard/fisheries research vessels under the government's shipbuilding programme.
  • NAP prices loan
    Greece's Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP) has priced a new loan at 4.5% above Libor as it buys two VLCCs from its parent.
  • Ezra seals Aviat work
    Ezra Holdings has secured a contract for rigid pipelay work on the Aviat field development in the UK North Sea.
  • AET CEO steps down
    AET is on the lookout for a new chief executive after present incumbent Hor Weng Yew announced plans to step down.
  • DSD faces more charges
    DSD Shipping is facing further charges in the US for allegedly dumping waste water overboard.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Gulftainer enters U.S. port market
  • G6 Alliance upgrades transpacific services
  • Hong Kong port volumes plummet in May
  • Nevada college to offer BAS in logistics
  • Yusen Logistics launches LCL service from Nansha
  • Classification societies look to improve large containership safety

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Suspected diesel spill cleanup underway in Vancouver
    Officials say between 30 to 1,000 litres of fuel spilled into Vancouver's False Creek.
  • Oil removal starts from sunken fishing vessel
    Underwater recovery domes will be deployed.
  • Carnival orders LNG powered cruise ships
    LNG fuelled ships represent 'a major environmental breakthrough.'
  • Bunker sales up in Singapore
    Number of bunker calls at highest level for at least three years.
  • OW 'nearly bankrupt' in 2008
    New book promises the inside story.
  • Monjasa opens up new horizons
    With move into oil trading.
  • Players welcome weaker arbitrage volumes
    Narrowing price differences between Asia and Europe and strong freight rates put brake on arrivals from the West.
  • Deadline passes for comments on Australian sulphur regulations
    Cruise operators in Sydney face fines for failure to comply.
  • UK player highlights need for hedging
    'Ship owners are concerned about the possible threat of an upward trend in the oil market."
  • Richmond conducts oil spill assessment
    Draws numerous lessons from earlier MV Marathassa bunker spill.
  • Gibraltar: LNG bunkering report at centre of political row
    Opposition leader 'cannot have any credibility with the electorate if he does not disclose who funded the report.'
  • Update: Malaysia widens missing tanker search
    The Orkim Harmony went missing on Thursday.
  • US to study impact of bunker ECA demand
    Study could be expanded to include more vessel types.
  • Gibraltar: LNG bunkering being dragged into politics
    Alleged corruption for 'commercial interests of others' in play, says government.
  • Update: Malaysia widens search for missing tanker
    The Orkim Harmony went missing on Thursday.
  • US to study impact of ECA on bunker demand
    Study could be expanded to include more vessel types.
  • Puzzlement over Iceland's sulphur regulation
    Sulphur limit for ships sailing in Icelandic waters differ from everywhere else.
  • FMC hosts roundtable discussion on LNG fuel
    Notes that LNG bunkering is a 'potential market' for America's natural gas resources.
  • Container alliance forced to reduce capacity on key route
    Rates between Asia and North Europe have dropped to the point where they are 'sub-economic'.
  • Patent for particulate filter published
    Filters are available for automotive sector but not marine.
  • Product tanker missing off Malaysian coast
    A sister ship of the missing vessel was also hijacked earlier in June.
  • Chinese bunker player sinks into Q1 losses
    Revenues almost halved over the year.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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