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November 20, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Box Ships announces delisting from NYSE
  • NYK orders 5,500 technologically advanced refrigerated containers
  • Incheon port expects volumes to be flat in 2015 due to weak Europe demand
  • Busan port is forecast to handle 19.6 million TEU in 2015 driven by transhipment cargo
  • Russia's NCSP cargo volume up 3.9pc but container throughput down 28 pc
  • Georgia Port Authority's October box volumes rise 3pc to 321,094 TEU
  • New JV accord on Jasper Ocean Terminal development
  • HK's Kerry Logistics wins first ever Maritime Logistics Award
  • Coates Hire in Australia orders 90 loader cranes from Hiab
  • Aviation security to be tightened following recent terrorist incidents
  • India's CCI imposes US$40m fine on three airlines for fixing fuel surcharge rates
  • Indonesia's domestic carriers could lose out on start international routes
  • European airlines' Ocobter volumes rise while forwarders face Asian capacity shortage

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Regional agreement on maritime piracy to broaden scope to other illicit maritime activity
  • Coffee exports to pick up on falling rupee: Board
  • Cotton fabrics export likely to be up by 10-15 pc
  • Ford Ecosport is most exported car from India
  • India to import 10,000 t of soyameal
  • Cabinet approves exchange of scattered plots of DGLL land with land of JSW Jaigarh Port at Jaigarh Lighthouse
  • Cochin Port connects directly to Far East
  • Cochin Shipyard going in for IPO & disinvestment
  • "Ease of Doing Business" - India improves in World Bank ranking
  • Fieo welcomes scheme for 5 years
  • Govt allows power plants to import coal with higher ash content
  • INR recovers smartly against dollar
  • Interest Equalisation Scheme to give fillip to exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Switzerland: outsourcing internal transport
  • FCS and China Airlines renew contract
  • New general manager for LISCR London
  • UK to St Petersburg direct
  • New warehouse in the making
  • Gateway terminal for Istanbul
  • Upwards trend continues
  • CMA CGM takes up stance in slot ring
  • Intercontinental cooperation for Astre
  • New chairman for paperless trade enabler
  • TPP under review
  • Lights still green for India's transport corridors
  • Ground-breaking in San Juan
  • Biesterfeld to drive CH Robinson NA surface transportation
  • New Nigeria-Europe service takes to the skies
  • Fiege CH: top berth goes to Malitzke
  • Champ and Clive bond on IT front

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Seagull Maritime addresses PSC enclosed spaces campaign
    Seagull Maritime has launched a new onboard training course covering Enclosed Space Entry in ships, at a time when the issue is being brought into sharp focus by industry regulators. A committee meeting of the Ports Memorandum on Port State Control (Paris MOU) in May unveiled plans for a Concentrated Inspection...
  • Cruise engine room fire risk persists
    Le Boreal. Credit: HasenpuschThe 264-passenger Le Boreal, operated by French line Ponant, was evacuated on 18 November following an engine room fire while the cruise ship was off the Falkland Islands. There were no reported injuries and the status of the luxury vessel is currently unknown. It is the latest...
  • Commentary: Equality and transparency for all in dredging?
    EU headquarters, Brussels. Credit: PADredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies...
  • Dredging: equality and transparency for all?
    Dredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies from the European Commission...
  • DFDS raises profit forecast on progress in 3Q15
    Credit: PADFDS, the Copenhagen-based listed ferry and logistics services group, has raised its earnings forecast for the full year 2015 after reporting strong third-quarter interims on broad-based progress of its business. Group net profit rose to DKK571 million (USD82 million) in the third quarter of this year from DKK350 million in...
  • HMD books more LPG tankers
    Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured a contract from a returning shipowners for a quartet of LPG tankers. Piraeus-based Eletson Corp has ordered the four 38,000 cbm LPG tankers, bringing its orderbook at the shipyard to 10 vessels. The latest four vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the fourth quarter...
  • Citigroup advises 'sell' on Malaysia's Westports stock
    Westport, near Port Klang, Malaysia. Credit: PA Citigroup revised downwards its net income estimate for Malaysia's Westports Holdings in fiscal years 2015-17 (FY 2015/17) by 5-6% and reiterated its 'sell' rating on it stock, despite the terminal operator handling a record 2.29 million teu in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15). In...
  • Reputation most at stake for victims of cyber crime
    ECDIS is among several shipboard systems vulnerable to cyber attack. Credit: Kelvin Hughes.Shipowners must take precautions to protect against cyber crime to avoid financial and reputational losses, although a "widespread" threat to the industry is unlikely, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council. Speaking at BIMCO's annual conference in Hamburg...
  • BW LPG third quarter results beat forecast
    BW LPG, the world's largest VLGC owner that is part of the BW Maritime group, has beaten analysts forecasts in 3Q15 and the company says it should be well positioned to face an expected increase in volatility of freight rates. The company did not comment on rumours that it might present...
  • Korea Development Bank issues towards Busan New Port Phase 2-4 development
    Headquarters of the Korea Development Bank. Credit: PASouth Korean state-owned policy lender Korea Development Bank has approved KRW915 billion (USD790 billion) in project financing towards Busan New Port phase 2-4 development. Of the funds, KRW855 billion came from the bank's funds while the rest came from private investors in a public-private...
  • Sembmarine at greater risk of contract cancellations
    A Sembcorp Marine rig. Credit: Sembcorp MarineSingapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) is at a greater risk of contract cancellations than its bigger compatriot rival Keppel Corporation, an analyst has said. In a report issued on 19 November, UOB Kay Hian Securities analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said, "Between the...
  • Dry bulk market facing years of weakness, predicts IHS report
    The poor industry outlook has forced Star Bulk Carriers to delay the delivery of four newbuildings.With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, a just released IHS report is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade, with coal, iron ore and crude oil prices likely...
  • Solid oil imports driving growth in tanker sector
    The growth in oil imports will rise by a surprising 4 percent this year with the robust demand, especially from Asian countries, turning the tanker market around, Clarksons Research president Martin Stopford told delegates at a conference in Hong Kong.Stopford said the most positive factor affecting tanker shipping was the...
  • IHS white paper: Dry bulk market to see its worst yet
    With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, an IHS white paper called IHS Global Maritime Trends 2016 is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade. Prices for coal, iron ore, and crude oil are all likely to remain depressed for the next few years. The...
  • Limited enthusiasm for LNG-powered ships in low oil price market
    TOTE's LNG-fueled Isla Bella.LNG-powered vessels remain firmly on the back burner as the chronic fall in the oil price erases interest in the bunkering alternative to fossil fuels, shipping experts told delegates at a Hong Kong conference this week. "The big operators I have spoken to about powering their vessels with...
  • Dry bulk crisis: index vs stock performance
    The contrast was glaring: On 18 November, a day that the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 246 points, the share price of Scorpio Bulkers plunged 24% in eight times average volume, Star Bulk's stock price sank 21% and Safe Bulkers' price fell 15%. To obtain a broader perspective on the dry...
  • Canadian companies in the market for Klaveness ships
    Selfunloader Baldock, pictured here under previous ownership. Credit: FotofliteAlgoma Central Corp and Canada Steamship Lines have agreed to purchase five ocean going ships from Klaveness Selfunloaders AS. Algoma is buying the Panamax self-unloaders Balchen and Baldock. CSL Americas, a division of the CSL Group Inc. is taking the Trillium Class Panamax...
  • Indian cabinet clears Cochin Shipyard IPO
    Cochin shipyard, India. Credit: PAIndia's state-owned ship-builder Cochin Shipyard Ltd, struggling to win orders from clients hit by a slowdown, has been given clearance by the Indian cabinet to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to part-fund growth plans. The share sale, likely to happen sometime next year, will...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • xChange 'greybox' platform could save carriers millions in repositioning costs
  • Weak links in healthcare and life science supply chains revealed in new UPS research
  • No heightened threat of terror attacks on shipping in the Med - focus on migrant crisis, say experts
  • ACG eyes bumper business this year and new aircraft for passenger charter market
  • ISS to defend itself against US lawsuit
  • Russia to resume mass production of Il-96 aircraft
  • UTi's new LCL Pharma offering sets sail
  • NYK procures 5,500 advanced refrigerated containers

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • USCG updates fuel switching safety alert
  • Criminal charges filed in West Delta 32 platform fire case
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding to build three more tugs for Vane
  • SAFE Boats to build riverine interceptors for Colombia
  • Polish shipyard to build fishing trawler
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires marine fuel gas supplier

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • All American Marine relocating to new Port of Bellingham facility
  • US rail freight traffic has negative weekly total
  • LAX Customs agents nab hundreds of pork tamales
  • CKYHE Alliance member carriers plan seasonal cuts to AWS service
  • Maritime Commerce Club plans annual children's shopping spree

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • LPG pricing spurs demand for VLGCs
    Spot rates rise on higher vessel chartering
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires Swedish marine fuel and bunkering business
    Purchase to shape MAN Diesel's profile in the dual-fuel and gas propulsion segment
  • Greek newbuilding broker George Banos dies
    Widely liked and admired shipping personality said to have brokered 400 newbuildings
  • Eletson firms up fourth LR2 at SWS
    Exercised optional vessel will deliver in 2018
  • Will the carnage in dry bulk stocks continue?
    Structural imbalance in the industry signals hard times ahead for companies with large newbuilding orders
  • UASC says formation of mega carrier will not affect its China Shipping vessel sharing
    Jorn Hinge says the line is also still open to further co-operation with Hamburg Süd as likelihood of alliance shake-up gathers pace
  • Yard Talk | Japanese yards resilient though not immune to downturn
    World's third largest shipbuilding nation takes market share from China
  • South Carolina volume growth slows
    Throughput figures slide as cargoes return to west coast
  • Rhine logjam continues to disrupt fuel markets
    Historically low water levels are causing fuel shortages in Switzerland and southern Germany and congestion elsewhere
  • Abu Dhabi port operator reports 36% rise in container volumes for first 10 months
    Ro-ro operations transfer to upgraded Khalifa port aided growth in that area
  • India shipping ministry to cut obsolete rules in Merchant Shipping Act
    Committees formed by government single out redundant shipping rules and regulations
  • China's gas price cut to boost LNG demand
    Price cut removes overhang for Chinese natural gas market faced with declining demand
  • Indian government approves Cochin Shipyard IPO
    Company shares to help finance expansion projects
  • Alcoa blames aluminium market for vessel decommissioning
    International Transport Workers Federation says producer is exploiting local laws to whittle down wages
  • Four members of CKYHE alliance suspend Asia-US southeast coast service
    Cancellation to start from December 3
  • Triyards to build four escort tugs for Greenbay Marine
    Order adds to range of ships Triyards can build for clients
  • Marco Polo Marine axes $214.3m rig contract with Sembcorp Marine
    Cracks found on all three legs of the new rig during tests
  • HIG Capital invests in Ship Supply International
    Investment provides resources to capitalise on company's growth potential

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Schiphol on track to match record 2014 volumes despite China slump
  • CP's Harrison to takeover target NS: Let's talk
  • CMA CGM gains slots to Prince Rupert, capping busy year for port
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance sees modest growth
  • Shippers cheer end of Brazilian independent trucker blockages
  • Russia's Fesco, Transcontainer in merger talks
  • US rail regulator offers timelines on merger, switching reviews
  • CN teams with Mobile, APMT for 'third-coast' gateway
  • Container shipping on the cusp of a major shakeup
  • Citigroup downgrades Westports outlook despite record volume

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Aegean flips to black on profitable mix of fuels
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier sees ebitda per tonne jump 20.7%.
  • Final dash of newbuilding debt for SALT
    Scorpio Bulkers set to reveal financing now in place with French bank for final vessel in vast orderbook.
  • China raids liner companies in Shanghai
    National Development and Reform Commission reported to be focusing on fees.
  • BW LPG shares fly as owner opens up
    VLGC market leader sees stock respond to strong earnings and greater clarity on COAs.
  • Cochin's IPO hits hitch?
    Indian shipyard's unions oppose state sell-off and call for investment from cash reserves.
  • Diana draws on loans
    The previously announced facilities will partially finance ongoing ship deliveries.
  • PSV rates treble
    Burst of fixing boosts daily earnings for beleaguered North Sea owners to £10,000 per day.
  • Star Bulk tied to sale of modern bulker
    But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place.
  • Star tied to bulker sale
    But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place.
  • Cruiseship hit by fire
    All passengers evacuated from Ponant vessel due to engine room blaze.
  • Chinese merger nearing?
    Sources tip government to approve $20bn Cosco and CSG tie-up by January.
  • Shareholders approve BLT restructuring
    All initiatives, including spin-off of Chembulk Tankers, win with overwhelming majority.
  • Laskaridis swoops for panamaxes
    Greek owner said to have secured bargain by snapping up unfinished Jinglu ships.
  • Rum on the rocks
    DFDS' Lysblink Seaways grounded off Scotland after officer drank half a litre of spirits following upsetting phone call.
  • Euroseas scraps boxship in Bangladesh
    Aristides Pittas-led owner cashes in ageing container vessel that it has owned for almost a decade.
  • Bergen loss grows
    Oslo-listed company sees recent subsidiary bankruptcies take a toll on its third quarter results.
  • Chandris swaps bulker for tankers at Cosco
    Cosco Dalian confirms European owner has axed a panamax bulker and booked a pair of tankers.
  • BW LPG shatters quarterly forecasts
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook.
  • Zodiac linked to capesize
    Sources tie Eyal Ofer company to purchase of 2009-built Japanese bulker.
  • BW LPG shatters third quarter forecasts
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook.
  • Polarcus adds another contract
    Middle East owner heading to Egypt for seismic survey work.
  • DFDS logs record result
    Danish ro-ro group raises annual profit forecast after volumes grow in Q3.
  • Asian box volumes continue slide
    Regional container throughput remains on a steady path of deterioration, says Nomura Equity Research.
  • Asian piracy sees monthly decline
    Region sees reduce number of attacks in October, but concerns grow over increasing incidents in Straits of Mallacca.
  • Stronger charter rates boost Navig8
    Oaktree-backed chemical tanker owner upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track.
  • Stronger charter rates boost CHEMS
    Navig8 Chemical Tankers upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track.
  • Seaports alliance sees throughput growth
    Exports main driver behind increased volumes at tie-up between Seattle and Tacoma ports.
  • Miclyn taps bond market
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator raises funds to payback bond due to mature in 2016.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Liner shipping squeezed by low freight rates, higher regulatory costs
  • IAG Cargo prepares for surge in holiday cargo traffic
  • UPS opens driver training facility in Atlanta
  • Senators seek to shorten transport bill to 5 years
  • Effort to allow 33-foot tandem trailers defeated in Senate
  • COSCO joins Ocean3 Alliance's pendulum service
  • Commerce starts antidumping investigation of steel pipe imports
  • ITC finds U.S. paper industry harmed by Canadian import
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
  • True Value enters dedicated transport services agreement with Ryder
  • OPDR, MacAndrews start North Europe-Iberian Peninsula loop
  • Purolator International opens new headquarters

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
  • Fuel oil stocks at four-month low
    Players point to a fall in fuel oil arbitrage flows from the West.
  • Marine engine manufacture acquires LNG bunker specialists
    'Natural gas is rapidly gaining importance as a fuel for marine applications.'
  • Romaina may be fined for failure to adopt sulphur rules
    Commission is asking Court of Justice of to impose daily fine until the country falls into line.
  • Demand for oil-based bunker fuels set for long-term decline
    Fuel efficiency standards will drive down consumption.
  • Cleartrade: A win-win trading proposition
    'Brokers are our largest competitor but also our biggest clients,' says Cleartrade's Richard Heath.
  • Trafigura's Puma expands storage in Mozambique to create strategic hub
    Opens oil product terminal in the port of Matola, its second in the country.
  • (KILLS STORY) Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus
  • Transport Canada: Vessel owner of bunker spill to pay
    Owners of vessel have already paid a $300,000 bond, says spokeswoman.
  • Shipowner cancels newbuilding contracts
    Builder fails to meet fuel efficiency targets.
  • Taiwanese shipping firm in bunker-saving move
    Firm adopts vessel monitoring software.
  • WFS launches recruitment drive
    Firm seeking 70 new employees to join team in Central America.
  • Drewry: Vessel operating costs to increase
    Small rises in cost of lube oils and other commodities expected, says Managing Director.
  • US DATA: EIA says crude runs top 16 million b/d, highest since Septembe
    Greater refinery activity and fewer imports limited the size of crude inventory build.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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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