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August 18, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama's Gatun Lake level falls, prompting canal draft restrictions
  • China top 30 ports post 6.1pc gain in first half to 102.7 million TEU
  • LA port down 2.5pc to 699,000 TEU - LB up 18.4pc to 690,244 TEU
  • APM Terminals' profit down 38pc to US$161 million as sales fall 8.6pc
  • Greek privatisation agency sets deadlines on port, railway bids
  • Virginia Port Authority posts best July, up 8.8pc to 226,000 TEU
  • DHL sees 8.3pc Asia Pacific annual trucking growth with Road Connect
  • Toll Group opens intermodal freight facility at Port of Fremantle
  • UK truckers turn to North Sea ports to avoid tricky channel crossings
  • Port of Rotterdam modernises mooring operations with dolphins
  • Virgin Atlantic's plea for IATA hunting trophy ban falls on deaf ears
  • Atlas, FedEx lead coalition to stave off US Big 3 attack on Open Skies
  • Oman Air and Cargolux alliance now adds second flight to Chennai
  • Boeing says India's domestic airlines moving closer to break-even
  • Getting the business balance right on the 'One Belt-One Road' - aka the New Silk Road

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swimming in a pool of sharks

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Clarksons profit hit despite strong 1H15
    Clarksons' profits have taken a hit, despite the shipping services company reporting a strong performance in the 1H. Its interim results released today show its pre-tax profit fell to GBP10.8 million from GBP14.1 million in the same period last year. Andi Case, chief executive of Clarkson's said
  • VLCC rate fall put in context
    VLCC rates may have halved from the start of the year but ship owners should see the situation in context, brokers told IHS Maritime. Rates for the benchmark Gulf-Far East route averaged Worldscale 39.14 or USD39,000 on 14 August, a fall of almost 20 points from 31 July, when rates averaged W56.04
  • Thailand's RCL stays in profit
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) of Thailand has managed to remain in profit, despite second-quarter results considerably lower than last year. It posted a net gain of THB55 million (USD 1.55 million) for the quarter that ended on 30 June. The comparable figure last year was THB 294 million (USD 8.3
  • Atlas Iron shoulders USD1 billion loss
    Pilbara miner Atlas Iron recorded an AUD1.378 billion (USD1 billion) loss for financial year 2015, while revenue slumped 35% to AUD718.5 million. Atlas Iron also reported a shipment of ore to China had been rerouted because of the explosion in the Chinese port of Tianjin. The miner ramped up its
  • IBM link to further boost Singapore maritime safety
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to collaborate with IBM in 'first of a kind' research to improve maritime and port operations in Singapore using analytics-based technologies. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a two-year agreement. IBM will
  • China's yuan devaluation hits ship recycling
    Ship recycling sales slowed from 10-14 August as China's devaluation of the yuan affected the Indian rupee's stability. On 11 August the yuan was devalued by nearly 2%, shocking global financial markets. The Indian rupee then fell to a two-year low, hitting INR65 to the US dollar. In India,
  • Sainty Marine lost in USD9.9 million lawsuit
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has lost a legal action brought against it by Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank and must now pay CNY63.5 million (USD9.9 million) in an overdue bill of exchange plus interest. A local court in Jiangsu, China, has ruled that Sainty Marine should make the
  • Swiber sees red in 2Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) dived into a loss of USD3.2 million for the second quarter ending 30 June 2015 from a profit of USD10.1 million in the same period a year ago. Its revenue declined 8.7% to USD200.2 million, compared with USD219.3 a year ago,
  • Mokpo seeks terminal operator again
    The South Korean port of Mokpo is looking for an operator for a new vehicle terminal which was completed in July. Mokpo Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration Office announced on 10 August its plan to select a terminal operator for Mokpo New Port's new car carrier terminal. The car carrier
  • Huge lay-offs at South Korea's 'big-three' shipbuilders
    South Korea's 'big three' shipbuilders have announced plans for a large number of lay-offs. Hyundai Heavy Industries(HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering(DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries(SHI) are said to be planning to lose about 3,000 workers this year after suffering very large 2Q15
  • Yantian port's 1H15 profit down 30.25%
    Shenzhen-listed Yantian port posted profit of CNY156 million for the January-June 2015 period, a decline of 30.25% from a year ago, while its revenue was CNY120.8 million, down 12.54% from a year ago. The company's earnings per share also dropped 30% from CNY0.12 to CNY0.08. Yantian port handled
  • Maersk Lines expects stronger Asia-Europe trade in 2H15
    Maersk Lines expects improvement in the Asia-Europe trade in the second half of 2015, according to Maersk China chairman and chief representative of Maersk Group in North Asia Tim Smith. Tim said increase in demand and freight rates for the trade is possible if carriers, including Maersk Line,
  • LA-LB box volume grows in July
    Despite nosediving exports at the Port of Los Angeles, combined trade through America's largest container complex increased 3% in July thanks to record volume at the Port of Long Beach. Box terminals operating at Long Beach moved 690,244 teu, an 18.4% increase over July 2014. Imports increased
  • Anglo-Eastern and Univan agree to merge
    Anglo-Eastern Group and Univan Group, the independent and third-party ship management companies, have agreed to merge to form the Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. The merged business will be led by Peter Cremers as executive chairman, Bjorn Hojgaard as CEO, Marcel Liedts as chief operating officer, and
  • CIMC Enric plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific
    China International Marine Containers' (CIMC's) subsidiary, CIMC Enric, plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) from Jiangsu Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. On 15 August, CIMC Enric has put forward memorandums of understanding to Sinopacific Shipbuilding and Evergreen

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Intra-Asian supply chains feel Tianjin effect as air freight demand rises
  • 2M Alliance unveils new east-west network with more calls but reduced slot capacity
  • UTi Worldwide launches new China-Europe rail landbridge service

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Shell gets BSEE approval for Alaska drilling
  • Kinder Morgan to acquire Philly Tanker newbuild quartet
  • Maersk Line opts for ABB route optimization solution
  • MAN Primeserv inks turbocharger agreement with AMCL
  • Fennica protesters face hefty penalties
  • LaNaval launches CNG hybrid ferry
  • Who's the top valued LNG shipping company?
  • Interlake to fit two more bulkers with Dupont scrubbers
  • CIMC Enric in MOU to buy Sinopac Offshore & Engineering

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham marks start of waterfront cleanup project
  • Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for July
  • Boeing taps Lynn Good as board of directors member
  • Longview Port Commissioners name Averett to District #2 post
  • Kinder Morgan approves deal for four Jones Act product tankers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Pangaea boosts margins as it bucks dry bulk woes
    Nasdaq-listed company raises ownership of Nordic Bulk Carriers to 99.5%
  • LNG carrier orderbook needs to be significantly bigger, says Clarksons
    LNG trade growth expected at 5% per year through to 2025, which will add an additional 160m tonnes of new demand
  • Capesize rates at four-week low
    Bull run is over with few charter activities after Singapore National Day holiday
  • Reefers take larger slice of South America trades
    Reefer capacity on trade lanes between east coast South America and trading partners in Europe, the US east coast and Asia over the past three years remains constant, even as total capacity rises
  • August cargo lull weighs on VLCC spot rates
    The final quarter likely to bring a return to previous strength for the 2m-barrel tankers
  • CMES doubles net profit in first half
    Bullish tanker market and lower bunker costs have bolstered results
  • Clarksons boosted by RS Platou muscle
    Acquisition of Norwegian broker and shipping services company helps Clarksons to higher profits for first half of 2015
  • Eagle Bulk reduces losses in the second quarter
    Company gains a 12-month postponement from creditors on a crucial loan covenant
  • Mixed fortunes for LA and Long Beach
    Gap closing between big two US box ports
  • Singamas depots suffer damage from Tianjin blast
    Logistics subsidiary at Tianjin port lost contact with one employee
  • What's in the box?
    The shift towards much larger boxships fuels concerns over the threat of fires and explosions from undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite industry concerns
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program stands, even though smaller federal agencies have already said they won't be ready in time and larger ones are lagging behind. Although it is aware of concerns shared by federal agencies and shippers alike...
  • 3M renews contract with CEVA in South East Asia
    Singapore - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, today announced its extended collaboration with 3M, a world leader in innovative products and solutions, to be their preferred logistics service provider in warehouse management and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the terms of the renewed...
  • Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity
    Oakland, Calif. - August 17, 2015 - The Port of Oakland has been selected by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club to receive its 2015 Corporate Leader Award. The award is given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer diversity in the workplace. "We were...
  • International Fair of Maputo 2015
    From August 31st to September 6th, 2015, CMA CGM Group will be presented for the 51st edition of the International Fair of Maputo. The Group will highlight its local and international expertise thanks to its brands: DELMAS, CMA CGM and CMA CGM LOG. On this occasion, its wide range of...
  • ATA welcomes Drivers Legal Plan as featured product partner
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product partner, Drivers Legal Plan. "American Trucking Associations is proud of our relationships with the allied community, particularly those that go the extra mile for our members as part of our ATA Featured Product program," said...
  • Hapag-Lloyd refuses hazardous cargo to and from Tianjin
    Hapag-Lloyd is refusing to ship containerized hazardous cargo to and from Port of Tianjin after a shipment of dangerous chemicals was blamed for deadly explosions at the 10th largest global container gateway last week. While container operations have more or less returned to normal, Tianjin's bulk and liquid operations have been...
  • RCL profits despite lower volume, revenue
    Regional Container Lines of Thailand has managed to grind out a profit in the second quarter despite overcapacity, volatile spot rates and lower container volume. The intra-Asia carrier's second-quarter profit fell 81 percent from $8.3 million to $1.55 million on a year-over-year basis, as revenue dropped 14 percent to $84.4 million...
  • Virginia port extends gate hours to avoid peak season woes
    Port of Virginia shippers have longer to drop off and pick up cargo after the state port authority announced extended gate hours in preparation for peak season this year. It's a preemptive strike for the U.S. Southeast port that faced "significant challenges" during the summer-fall season in 2014. Gates at the...
  • Brookfield bolsters Aussie port, rail operations with $12B purchase
    Patrick Terminal, Port Botany, Sydney, Australia.Brookfield Infrastructure Consortium, a global asset owner and operator, has purchased Asciano, owner of some of Australia's largest container terminal and rail freight operations for $12 billion. Brookfield will gain overnight a major container terminal presence through Patrick Corporation, whose container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,.
  • Maersk Line expects more profitable Asia-Europe trade
    Maersk Line expects the ailing Asia-Europe trade to improve in the second half of this year, as the devaluation of the Chinese currency boost exports and liners decrease capacity. Tim Smith, North Asia regional chief at Maersk Line and Maersk China chairman, said an increase in demand coupled with adjusted capacity...
  • Interconnected networks to benefit truckers, shippers
    The soon-to-be-released electronic logging mandate is often depicted as a time bomb that will reduce truck capacity, driving smaller carriers and independents off the roads. There will be some reduction in available capacity once the mandate takes effect, sources tell JOC.com. But in the long haul, expanded use of e-logs...
  • Russia aims to double volume at Far East ports
    Port of VladivostokRussia plans to double the traffic at its Far East ports by 2020-2022 via port modernizations and special benefits to counterbalance the effects of tit-for-tat sanctions between Russia and the West. Previous port projects in Russia's Far East focused on the building of new terminals, but this new...
  • CMA CGM shifts call to Mundra citing hinterland access
    Port of MundraCMA CGM is switching its Indian port calls on the CIMEX 2N service, an intra-Asia loop connecting major ports in China and the Indian subcontinent region by switching one of the service's India calls to Mundra from Pipavav. The company said it was motivated by Mundra's greater access to...
  • No stopping steady fall in Hong Kong container volumes
    HONG KONG - The double-digit throughput decline of Hong Kong's container terminals continued in July, the 13th straight month of falling year-over-year volumes.Data from the Port Development council showed that the terminals at Kwai Tsing handled 1.35 million TEUs in July, down 13.3 percent compared to the same month last...
  • Geodis buys OHL to expand US footprint
    LONDON - Geodis, France's largest transport and logistics company, today announced the acquisition of Tennessee-based Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in a major expansion of its presence in the U.S market. The subsidiary of SNCF, France's state-owned railway, did not disclose how much it is paying for OHL which is owned by the private...
  • Indian exports' fall slows despite port troubles
    India's merchandise exports slumped for the eighth month in a row in July, but at a slower rate of decline despite well-publicized troubles at the country's largest container facility, according to new provisional trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The latest data showed the value of India's...
  • Tianjin port on edge over air quality concerns
    Air quality has emerged as a major concern in Tianjin after it was found that toxic chemicals were involved in last week's huge explosion, although the government said the air quality was "acceptable". HONG KONG - Tianjin's main container terminals continue to operate normally in the aftermath of last week's deadly...
  • Possible merger talks see Cosco and CSCL extend trading halt
    HONG KONG - Cosco and China Shipping said today that they were discussing a "material event," widely believed to be a merger, and would extend the trading halt on Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges that has been in force since August 10. "At present, the event is in the planning process,...
  • ILWU contract medical benefits seen as win for both union, employers
    The Pacific Maritime Association sees the medical provisions of the new International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract as a win-win proposition for both parties. According to the recently-released 2014 PMA annual report, the ILWU will continue to enjoy what the University of Chicago's NORC research center said is one of the...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • $300m in cars alone
    The International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) has flagged up the growing problem of "accumulation risks" after the explosion at the port of Tianjin led to concerns over significant losses.
  • Arctic calls Hoegh LNG a 'buy'
    Arctic Securities placed a 'buy' rating on shares of Hoegh LNG Holdings amid a strong outlook for both the market and the Oslo-listed outfit's expansion plans.
  • Diana fixes Artemis
    Diana Shipping has chartered out one of its panamax bulkers to China Shipping Bulk Carrier.
  • Balanced book aids Ultrabulk
    Chief executive says first half was more difficult than expected but impact has been limited.
  • Varoufakis warns of Cyprus exodus
    Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has warned against a new tonnage tax system introduced by the government.
  • Fukushima fallout
    Restarting of reactors to reduce demand for LNG carriers, GMP Securities says.
  • Tianjin back in business
    Operations at China's Tianjin port seem to be broadly back to normal after explosions that killed more than 100 people last week.
  • Ballast water boost for bulkers
    A rush of dry-dockings before the implementation of new ballast water rules could provide a boost to the bulker market this year, Deutsche Bank says.
  • Will tankers be Bradmanesque?
    Tanker owners could be on a sticky wicket next year if they take their eye off the ball, Martin Stopford warns.
  • Two SCI VLCCs fixed
    Shipping Corp of India has found period work for two of its VLCCs, brokers say.
  • Torm stock back in focus
    Shipowner sees stock rise as banks resume coverage with buy ratings on the Copenhagen-listed company.
  • DSME executives offer resignation
    A big loss posted during the second quarter has seen 13 DSME executives offer to resign from their positions.
  • Clarksons sees profit surge
    Clarksons has recorded a sharp rise in first half profit aided by its merger with RS Platou.
  • Jensen in Clipper re-jig
    Frank Jensen has stepped down as chairman of Clipper Group's Danish listed arm in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Eagle Bulk trims losses
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has reported a second quarter loss of $27.5m, or 73 US cents per share, for the second quarter of 2015.
  • LA volumes dip
    The Port of Los Angeles has reported a modest year-on-year decline in volumes for July, just released figures show.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Dead, missing after Tianjin explosion exceeds 200
  • MacGregor delivers equipment for Grimaldi PCTCs
  • U.S. reopens embassy in Cuba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Sources: 'Tolson to leave Aegean'
    Tolson joined the New York-listed company in January.
  • Struggling ship owner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Residents join opposition to LNG plans
    Gibraltar project would 'further reduce the quality of the air.'
  • Ex-Maersk man joins Prima Marine
    New hire put in charge of Europe and Middle East market.
  • 'Players operating without a licence'
    Unaccredited players are undercutting prices by $15 to $20 pmt.
  • Bunker prices at fresh six-year low
    Below average demand in Singapore.
  • Lower bunker surcharge on intra-Asian routes
    Latest move follows previous falls.
  • Struggling shipowner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Indonesia to research fuel-saving technologies
    University and Swiss marine technology firms organise seminar.
  • Singapore: Technology partnership to detect illegal bunkering
    IBM and MPA collaborates in research to improve maritime and port operations.
  • US bunker player posts smaller profits
    Sales softened over 40% in H1.
  • Bulgaria concentrates its anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    With quality inspections at country's oil depots.
  • Bunkering review for UK island
    Island's sector supplies leisure craft.
  • New electronic bunker trading system starts up
    Russian firm in Far East behind move.
  • Bulgaria boosts anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    Ten teams deployed for inspections across country's oil depots, refuelling stations.
  • Bunkering sector at Guernsey to be reviewed
    Review to ensure 'correct balance' between competitors in marine fuel sector, says spokesman.
  • Russian firm launches electronic bunker trading system
    To facilitate trade between marine fuel buyers and sellers.
  • GE Marine to service dual-fuel fast ferry
    Vessel is powered by two GE LMG2500 dual-fuel marine gas turbines.
  • Monjasa introduces 'career opportunities' platform
    New 'career site' to guide candidates looking to apply with the firm.
  • Firm increases stake in Fujairah oil terminal
    Prostar Capital has boosted its ownership to 40%.
  • Temporary suspension of bunkering operations at Saipan
    Due to approach of typhoon Goni at ports of Saipan and Tinian.

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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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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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