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August 19, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port down 9.5pc in July to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore down 7.8pc
  • Hamburg box volume drops 6.8pc as China and Russia markets slide
  • Early Tianjin insurance claims expected to hit US$1 billion - $1.5 billion
  • Oakland July imports up 8.7pc after 6.3pc year-long decline to 1.29 million TEU
  • Suez Canal Authority revises fees for big ships, LNGs transits, cancellations
  • APM Terminals enters Colombia with majority stake in Cartagena terminal
  • Geodis close to buying Ozburn-Hessey Logistics for US$800 million
  • Oil glut cuts US import prices 0.9pc in July - biggest fall since January
  • Adidas shrinks expansion in Russia, but buys big warehouse near Moscow
  • CITIC wins case to maintain control of Cape Preston port in W Australia
  • Cathay, Dragonair air cargo and mail upticks 0.5pc to 147,545 tons in July
  • Korean Air blames US$144 million quarterly net loss on MERS outbreak
  • FedEx launches one-stop cold chain for Chinese healthcare sector
  • UAL's new United Ground Express to offer ground-handling services
  • Qatar Airways Cargo expands fleet with new B747 freighte

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Allcargo's CSR initiative 'Kaushalya' focused on skills development
  • CIMC & Globe Tracker push commercial roll out of smart technology for Silk Road
  • T. S. Lines opens new office in Mumbai to serve the trade
  • Cochin Port Trust intends developing a million sq. ft of godown space
  • DP World welcomes visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UAE
  • JNPT celebrates 69th Independence Day
  • Navkar Corporation's IPO to open on Aug. 24
  • RAS Infraport celebrates Independence Day
  • 2015 on track for record hijackings in South-East Asia
  • Dumping of Chinese goods not to be allowed in India, says Sitharaman
  • Gammon Infra reports profit in Q1
  • Nafed re-floats tender to import 10,000 t of onion
  • Natural rubber output may drop to lowest in nearly two decades
  • Posco, Uttam Galva to build $ 3 bn steel plant in Maharashtra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The money is available

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • US towing safety improves in 2014
    Crew fatalities and accidents in the US towing vessel sector improved slightly in 2014, according to the most recent government data. In a report covering towing industry safety from 1994-2014, the US Coast Guard (USCG) revealed that there were four crew fatalities in 2014, the lowest number on
  • Port of Nagoya's cargo traffic falls in May
    The Port of Nagoya in central Japan saw its cargo traffic decline in May due to sharp falls in both foreign trade and domestic trade, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya Port Authority on 18 August. Cargo traffic dropped 12.2% in May from a year earlier to 14.599 million tonnes.
  • Teesport receives container-handling boost
    UK port operator PD Ports announced on 18 August that it has invested in three new rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes to support Teesport's growing container throughput. This investment has been triggered by the port's increasing container volumes, a growth of 13% year on year since 2007, PD Ports
  • LNG carriers form spot pool
    US-listed Dynagas Partners, GasLog and Golar LNG have created an innovative pooling arrangement amid a depressed spot-rate environment. The arrangement, called The Cool Pool, will debut next month with 14 vessels: three each from Dynagas and GasLog plus eight from Golar. The pool will be run by
  • Japan ship export orders rocket 158% in July
    Orders at Japanese shipyards rose 158% in July as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards, which will take effect from 1 July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed that its member shipyards
  • SSA aims to improve maritime financing in Singapore
    The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) plans to improve maritime financing in line with the strategy of enhancing the country's status as a maritime hub. "Being a financial hub of the region, Singapore has strong, reasonable finance supports for the shipping industry in providing good
  • Thoresen Thai Agencies back to profit in Q2
    Thoresen Thai Agencies has moved back into profit in the second quarter of the year after recording a loss during the first quarter, the company said in a statement released on 17 August. However, the Thai shipping and commodities group's results were held back by a poor performance in the
  • Adani signs Vizhinjam concession
    Indian private port major Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government on 17 August to develop and operate the proposed Vizhinjam Port. To be built at a cost of INR40 billion (USD625 million), the ambitious, deepwater facility in the
  • VLGC rates dip as trades quieten
    Rates to ship liquefied petroleum gas on very large gas carriers dipped on 17 August following a slight recovery from 10-14 August. Brokers told IHS Maritime that this was due to a number of ships being fixed and then cancelled when charterers failed to secure cargoes. Rates averaged
  • Van Oord wins EUR130 million Taiwan dredging contract
    Van Oord has been awarded the dredging contract for Phase II of the Intercontinental Container Center at the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Awarded by Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), the contract is worth EUR130 million (USD144 million) and involves dredging 37 million m3 of sand to
  • Blasts affect Tianjin regional trade
    As operations at Tianjin port resumed after the explosions of 12 August, analysts have been attempting to quantify the likely impact on trade. Brian Jackson, senior IHS economist for China Regional told IHS Maritime that not just the port, but also the immediate region could see weaker trade. As a
  • IEV profit up 58.6%
    Singapore-listed offshore engineering company IEV Holdings (IEV) posted a profit of MYR8.6 million (USD2.1 million), up 58.6% year on year for the second quarter ending on 30 June 2015, despite recording lower revenue for the period. The company's earnings dropped by 39.9% y/y from MYR53.1 million
  • Singamas Container profits down 24% in 1H15
    Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container said its profits fell 24% year on year (y/y) to USD10.1 million in the first six months of 2015 due to the falling selling prices of boxes. The company's revenue rose 3.7% y/y to USD704.0 million during the same period as demand for

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Shipping alliances prepare for choppy waters as Cosco-CSCL merger looms
  • Analysis: Q2 results provide Maersk some relief, but any celebrations may be muted
  • Northport set to benefit the most from Port Klang terminal handling charge hike

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • USCG has new vice commandant
  • MacGregor develops better way to stow loose lashings
  • USCG releases towing vessel safety data
  • CSBC Taiwan opts for Siemens systems for SSDCV newbuilds
  • Conrad hit by "short term challenges"
  • MOL reaches settlement in class action antitrust suit

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Lindsay Pulsifer to take interim post as Port of Seattle Maritime Division boss
  • Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel
  • Customs stops go-fast vessel carrying 868 pounds of cocaine
  • Drewry releases latest report covering chemical tanker sector
  • Coast Guard helicopter rescues injured surfer

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Aegean posts lower profits
    Bunker supplier sells more but lower prices eat into revenues
  • Navios Acquisition reports record profit
    Surge in profit sharing may continue in third quarter as owner eyes even better numbers
  • Yemen aid port closed after air strike
    Red Sea Port of Hodeida attacked by Gulf-state coalition warplanes
  • Dips in US shale oil not yet top of Solvang's worries
    Gas-carrier company acknowledges risk of lower US shale oil output, but places it on backburner for now
  • Aronnax: Don't think the data thieves aren't interested in shipping
    Despite very real risks, the industry still lags behind in cyber-security awareness
  • Double-digit growth in transpacific traffic
    Pacific ports continue to win back trade from east coast rivals as normal service is resumed
  • Hafnia Tankers pulls in profits
    High refinery margins combined with high gasoline demand help to keep Mikael Skov's Hafnia firmly in the black
  • Doubt cast on tanker earning power over next two years
    But beyond 2017, Drewry predicts a return to full strength due to falling US shale oil output and consequent need for imports
  • Singamas posts weaker first-half results amid declining box prices
    But specialised container business and depreciation of the Chinese Yuan expected to help lift margins
  • Three LNG heavy-hitters form pool partnership
    Golar LNG, Dynagas and GasLog deal to create pool marks new phase of LNG shipping consolidation
  • RCL hit by a sharp drop in profits
    Intra-Asia trade lanes marked by volatile rates and overcapacity
  • Nigeria lock-down due to all-encompassing oil reforms
    Pre-occupation with sweeping changes to NNPC this summer could explain Nigeria's silence on its tanker ban
  • G6 introduces further capacity cuts
    The latest move comes as June figures from Container Trade Statistics showed slowing growth in China and a sluggish Eurozone economy continue to hinder box volumes.
  • Drydockings pull down Box Ships
    Two vessels fixed at higher rates due to market improvement
  • US funds sell MR product tankers
    Values for medium range vessels not rising as strongly as might have been expected

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • DAT index for US spot truck pricing, volume drops
    The truckload spot market slowed in July, reflecting moderate economic growth, lower seasonal shipping demand, expanded truck capacity and a stronger contract trucking market. The DAT North American Freight Index for last month showed spot market volumes and rates dropping across three equipment segments, dry van, refrigerated and flatbed, both from...
  • Econocaribe appoints global accounts director
    Econocaribe Consolidators is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Higgins has been appointed to the position of Director of Global Accounts. Mr. Higgins has been with Econocaribe since November 2007, and has been responsible for the business development for the company on the Gulf and West Coast of the United States as...
  • US domestic intermodal rates fall as truck prices rise, Cass says
    U.S. truckload rates continued to rise in July and domestic intermodal pricing dropped, as shippers continued to find it more and more difficult to justify converting business from highway to rail, according to Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The freight payment company and investment research firm, however, said they don't...
  • Asia-Europe carriers push up to $1,000 per TEU hikes
    Several Asia-Europe container lines have announced Sept. 1 general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot-equivalent unit despite a persistently weak market that has undercut monthly GRIs all year. The planned increases came as G6 Alliance carriers said they will cancel four additional Asia-Europe sailings and the 2M Alliance of...
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
    Espoo - KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, and Damco, one of the world's leading third party logistics providers, have signed a Global Transportation agreement appointing Damco as their global logistics partner for shipping KONE's elevators, escalators and spare parts to selected overseas destinations. KONE is seeing increasing...
  • US port diversions fuel high single-digit growth at Vancouver
    Port Metro VancouverU.S. West Coast diversions helped fuel an 8 percent container volume increase at Port Metro Vancouver and allowed Canada's largest container gateway to retain its Pacific Northwest market share. Port Metro Vancouver, which has been steadily eating away at Pacific Northwest ports' market share and is coming off a...
  • US truck tonnage 'snaps back'
    U.S. truck tonnage "snapped back" in July after dropping in June, which should ease some concerns about softness in the economy and weakening consumer confidence. However, high inventory levels could in effect put a speed limit on U.S. truck freight volumes. The American Trucking Associations seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index...
  • Norwegian Shipowners' Association says 'No' to beaching
    Brussels - The Norwegian Shipowners' Association says no to the beaching of end-of-life vessels - the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a global coalition of 19 environmental and human rights organisations, welcomes this decision and calls on other ship owners and their associations to mirror the Norwegian position. In an op-ed...
  • Alliance Shippers promotes new Ohio Valley president
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ - Alliance Shippers Inc., a leading provider of global logistics services, has named Rick Plieninger the regional vice president for their Ohio Valley region. Plieninger brings close to 30 years of experience within the transportation and logistics industry to the Alliance team. Most recently he served as the...
  • Prince Rupert snags 2M Alliance call
    Port of Prince Rupert, CanadaThe 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will add a trans-Pacific call at Prince Rupert, giving the fast-growing British Columbia port its first direct Asian call from non-CKYHE carriers. Container volume through the port jumped 43 percent year-over-year in the first half, according to...
  • Janel's purchase of Liberty latest in logistics acquisition surge
    Logistics provider Janel Corporation this week announced it will be acquiring Rhode Island-based logistics provider Liberty International, the latest in a flurry acquisitions that have swept through the industry this year. Terms of the stock purchase were not disclosed. According to the New York-based Janel, Liberty will continue to function as...
  • Coyote acquisition makes UPS full-fledged logistics firm
    If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation...
  • Hamburg traffic down on Russia slump, China slowdown
    Port of HamburgLONDON - The Port of Hamburg handled 6.8 percent fewer containers in the first half of 2015 than a year ago, as sharply lower Russian and Chinese traffic hampered the German port's goal to become the No. 2 container gateway in North Europe. The decline, to 4.5 million...
  • US truck emission mandate offers savings potential
    On the putting green, the golfer who putts last has the advantage of watching his predecessor 'show him the line'. There is valuable information to be gleaned if his attention is focused on the details. For instance, he can determine many uncontrollable factors like the speed, slope, and characteristics of...
  • The pot of gold? End-to-end supply chain solutions
    If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation...
  • Logistics dealmakers strive to improve supply chain service quality
    When UPS in late July announced plans to acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion, some logistics consultants and Wall Street analysts practically howled their puzzlement. "We still find the pairing quite strange," equity research analysts at BB&T Capital Markets said in an Aug. 3 investor note. The BB&T analysts likened...
  • Cheaper box prices hurt Singamas first-half profit
    HONG KONG - Singamas Container Holdings reported a 24 percent drop in net profit in the first half despite selling more containers as sales prices were dragged down by the falling price of steel.In the first six months, the Hong Kong-listed container maker made a net profit of $10.1 million,...
  • G6 carriers blank four Asia-Europe sailings
    LONDON - The G6 Alliance today announced it is axing four more Asia-Europe sailings just days after Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co. said they will drop one of their joint services on the troubled route that is facing declining demand and slumping freight rates. The G6 carriers - Hapag-Lloyd, APL, Hyundai...
  • Adani vows to finish India's deep-sea Vizhinjam in 1,000 days
    A conceptualization of the new Vizhinjam port.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone on Monday signed a concession agreement to develop the much-publicized Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal, allowing India's largest private port developer to begin construction on the green-field project November 1. The first phase of the project will include a...
  • China slowdown a drag on Cosco Pacific volumes
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific container throughput registered a meagre 1.3 percent growth in July as China's slowing exports dragged down volumes at the mainland's second largest port operator.Ten of the 14 Chinese ports the Hong Kong-listed group has stakes in recorded year-over-year declines in July volumes, with the biggest...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate surge bodes well for peak season
    A modest spike in freight rates in the eastbound Pacific last week offers the first indication that the trade could experience a strong peak-shipping season - and the threat of marine terminal congestion. The Shanghai Container Freight Index reported an 11 percent increase in the spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container...
  • US Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite 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...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Navios Acquisition target cut
    Evercore ISI cut its share price target for Navios Maritime Acquisition after the tanker owner revealed that it plans to use added cash to cut debt rather than reward shareholders.
  • VLCC slump drags on
    VLCCs saw their spot market earnings drop $2,770, or 8.1%, on the key eastbound route Tuesday as delayed seasonal slump continued in the Middle East market.
  • Aegean shares plunge
    Shares in Peter Georgiopoulos-led Aegean Marine Petroleum Network plunged Tuesday after the company reported a worse-than-expected second-quarter profit.
  • Profit ahead for Hoegh LNG
    Oslo-listed FSRU specialist set for second quarter thanks to arrival of Hoegh Gallant.
  • Hafnia rides products wave
    US IPO hopeful Hafnia Tankers shot into the black in the second quarter on the back of the best products tanker market in over half a decade.
  • Clean air and capes
    World War II anniversary celebrations in Beijing are having an influence on capesize spot rates, Braemar ACM says.
  • Navios Acquisition overturns loss
    Greek tanker owner beats market expectations and posts positive result for the second quarter.
  • Trio form LNG pool
    Dynagas, GasLog and Golar LNG combine to form "The cool pool" with an initial 14 ships.
  • G6 cuts Asia-Europe exposure
    The G6 alliance has introduced further cuts to its Asia-Europe service due to changes in demand.
  • A meeting of minds
    A merger between Anglo Eastern and Univan to enlarge one of the world's leading ship management companies started out like any other courtship.
  • Bumi lands new loan
    Bumi Armada has signed a new loan agreement with four banks, its second deal since early July.
  • MOL settles in price fixing case
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has become the second company to reach a settlement relating to an antitrust litigation in the US.
  • Shell job for Coscol newbuild
    Cosco Shipping has won a contract to transport a Shell rig from South Korea to the US.
  • Dockings dent Box Ships
    Michael Bodouroglou-led container owner sinks into the red in the second quarter.
  • Aegean misses estimates
    Industry headwinds take their toll on Q2 results at US-listed bunker company.
  • RCL profit slides in Q2
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) has seen its second quarter results shrink by over 80% compared to a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Kane sues Volvo after natural gas-powered truck catches fire
  • Reaction to Tianjin port explosion jeopardizes hazmat shipments
  • Brazilian ports prepare for strike
  • DHL expands parcel network to Austria
  • July cargo volumes down at Hong Kong International Airport
  • DHL opens new facility at Melbourne Airport
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. completes rail project
  • London Stansted Airport increases cargo volumes
  • Brookfield acquires majority stake in Australian transportation company
  • G6 Alliance voids Asia-Europe sailings

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 18, 2015
  • Tianjin: Bunkering suspension continues
    But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement.
  • Gas players combine fuel-efficient tonnage
    Arrangement is named the cool pool.
  • Maersk opts for twin engine design
    On latest triple-E orders.
  • Aegean not on target
    Quarterly results come in below analyst expectations.
  • Singapore: Vessels seized over unpaid bills
    Arrests initiated separately by an Estonian bunker supplier and a Chinese bank.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Seaspan receives fuel efficient newbuild
    Box vessel will enter charter with Yang Ming Marine Transport.
  • Tiajin: Bunkering suspension continues
    But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement.
  • Vessel arrested over alleged hijacking link
    Cargoship detained by Indonesian authorities.
  • 'Hybrid' ferry ready for sea trials
    For delivery to owner early next year.
  • Bunkering ops continue suspenion at Tianjin port
    While other operations return to normal, says port statement.
  • Vessel arrested for alleged link to tanker hijacking
    Cargoship being held by Indonesian authorities.
  • Hybrid CNG-fuelled ferry closer to service entry
    Building work completes on schedule.
  • Aegean's Q2 profit, revenues lower year-on-year
    However, marine sales volumes rose by 18.5% during the period.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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