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April 21, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers get Asia-Europe rates as low as US$350 per TEU: report
  • APL, MOL, NYK launch weekly loop between Asia and Latin America
  • Wan Hai Lines, Cosco, 'K' Line offer new transpacific deals
  • Panama beats Suez transits to US east coast ports, says Hong Kong study
  • Florida governor crows as Nestle's shifts SoCal cargo to Jacksonville
  • Major shipping groups work to develop enhanced cyber security standards
  • Hanjin Heavy wins US$320 million order for four MSC 11,000-TEU vessels
  • Intra-Asia's value and volume booms as rising middle class demand grows
  • After derailments, CN to spend US$408 million to upgrade feeder rail lines
  • US Coast Guard check ships that have called at Libya ports from April 24
  • Satellite shows China's runway in disputed Spratlys under construction
  • Container packing seminar held at ICHCA Durban conference May 19-21
  • BA, Iberian quit Association of European Airlines over its protectionism
  • 747s and A380s face uncertain future as twin-engine planes outclass them
  • Air Algerie to start cargo airline with two B737-700Cs

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Aliança's cabotage fleet continues to grow
  • CMA CGM Group improves offering between US & Caribbean by upgrading Gulfbridge & Hispaniola lines
  • MOL, APL, NYK launch joint service between Asia & South America
  • MSC's AES makes maiden call at Chennai
  • Regional maritime regulations can result in chaos, ICS warns
  • SCFI's Asia-North Europe, Med rate down, US coasts up
  • Guargum exports may take a beating
  • Rains likely to dampen grape exports
  • Dighi Port & RVNL sign MoU to connect the port by rail
  • Dredging to help Chennai Port handle larger cellular container vessels
  • Kamarajar Port to develop 100-acre FTWZ
  • Oman emerging as new regional logistics centre, says APM Terminals CEO
  • Port & dock workers may launch nationwide strike against corporatisation of Major Ports
  • Smart transportation is key to build smart cities: Prabhu
  • WTO revises global trade forecasts for FY15 & FY16

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New road links for moving freight in Africa
  • Three major cargo thefts per day
  • BTK sees logistics business grow
  • Bifa adds consultant
  • Çelebi's new warehouse opens for business
  • More freight on western Canada rail tracks
  • PIL revamps Far East to Ecsa service
  • Sisa and Kendox harness forces
  • C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
  • Argentina nationalises railways
  • Box trade blooming at SC Ports
  • ITX undergoes SQAS assessment
  • PAL axing Dubai link
  • Carriers fritter away billion dollar bonanza

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Mobster sentenced for dockworker extortion
    Stephen Depiro, a soldier within the Genovese organised crime family, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for extorting payments from fellow dockworkers on the New Jersey waterfront. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release by US district judge Claire Cecchi Newark, New
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs 10,500 teu newbuilding series
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd plans to bring a new string of 10,500 teu container vessels to the East Coast South America (ECSA) trades by 2017. The Hamburg-based carrier today announced the signing of a newbuilding contract for five such vessels with Korean builder Hyundai Samho Heavy
  • Royal Caribbean cuts 2015 profit outlook
    Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises fell sharply after the cruise company reduced its 2015 profit outlook, citing rising fuel prices and a strong US dollar. The company reported net income of USD45.2 million for 1Q15, up from USD26.5 million in 1Q14. However, adjusted net income was USD45.2 million
  • New ClassNK research centre to promote smarter and greener shipping
    The maritime industry has two main challenges today, says Japanese classification society ClassNK, and its new research centre in Singapore aims to address both. The society has opened the Global Research and Innovation Centre (GRIC) to join industry, academia, and government agencies in Singapore
  • Arkon rejigs heavy lift and bulk chartering
    German shipbroker and operator Arkon Shipping & Projects is restructuring its deepsea dry cargo operations. The company's heavy lift chartering services are being relocated to Hamburg where they will be integrated with newly established operator United Heavy Lift. The latter has been nominated as
  • LR Rail sold to Ricardo for $63.5m
    Lloyd's Register Group has sold its rail division, LR Rail, to global strategic, technical, and environmental consultancy Ricardo plc for GBP42.5 million (USD63.5 million). The buyout was announced by LR's adviser on the sale, Livingstone Business Services. LR Rail is an international specialist
  • China eases cabotage rules for five more ports
    Five more Chinese ports can now allow access to overseas-flagged vessels entering China's cabotage box shipping trade. Tianjin port; Jiangyin Port Area in Fuzhou; Haicang Port Area in Xiamen; Mawan, Chiwan, and Shekou port areas in West Shenzhen port; and Nansha port in Guangzhou all now have the
  • Wan Hai opens new trans-Pacific services
    Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai has announced that it will jointly operate a trans-Pacific service, called SEA service, from South China to the US Pacific Southwest with COSCO Container Lines and 'K' Line. It will also operate a trans-Pacific service from Central China to US Pacific Southwest with 'K'
  • Sewol protest turns violent
    South Korean riot police were compelled to spray pepper and fire water cannons at protesters demanding a more forceful response from the government to the Sewol ferry disaster that left more than 300 dead or missing. Just days after commemorating the first anniversary of the disaster on 16 April,
  • Nanjing Tanker predicts return to the black
    Nanjing Tanker predicted it would return to the black in the first half of 2015 due to reduction in finance cost, lower bunker fuel cost, and a recovery in the oil shipping market. Revenue would also grow in the first half of 2015, according to a stock filing of Nanjing Tanker. In the first half of
  • MPA signs MOU with Port of Rotterdam Authority
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Netherlands-based Port of Rotterdam Authority on 20 April. The MOU calls for the exchange of marine services information and a joint collaboration in research and development (R&D) projects.
  • Nanjing Port's profit up 27.9% in 2014
    Shenzhen-listed Nanjing Port Group on 18 April reported a profit of CNY24.14 million (USD3.89 million) for 2014, rising 27.9% year on year (y/y). The port recorded revenue of CNY150.3 million last year, down by 11.28% y/y, and handled a total of 12.71 million tonnes of cargo in 2014, an increase of
  • Influx of Capesizes to weaken ship scrap prices
    Ship scrap prices in South Asia are set to go down again as increasing number of owners are recycling Capesize bulkers. Amid the ongoing downturn in the freight market, owners are choosing to recycle more of their older Capesizes to minimise losses. However, with more ships being offered to cash
  • Hong Kong dredging begins
    Dredging operations has commenced at Hong Kong's Hung Hom Fairway, and will be carried out for a period of approximately one month until mid-May, a notice from the Hong Kong Marine Department said. The dredging works are within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Shenzhen Green Convention
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced last week that it voluntarily joined the Green Convention of Port of Shenzhen in China to cut sulphur oxide emissions. The carrier promises to use fuel with a sulphur content of less than 0.5% while its ships are docked at the terminal, according to the
  • Noble gets shareholders' approval on its accounts
    Singapore-listed energy and commodities trading firm Noble Group has received the approval of its shareholders on the company's accounts in its 2015 annual general meeting. The annual general meeting was held on 17 April, where a voting poll was conducted on the resolutions presented to the
  • CCS awards approval in principal to MAN's medium-speed engine
    MAN Diesel & Turbo SE (MDT) has been awarded an approval in principle for its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for its entire medium-speed engine portfolio, which fulfils IMO Tier III regulations, by the China Classification Society (CCS). Testing took place on an MAN 8L21/31 auxiliary
  • Abbot Point expansion to create jobs
    Thousands of jobs could be created if Abbot Point, Australia's northernmost deepwater coal port located 25 km north of Bowen, Queensland, is expanded. The referral to expand the port has been handed to federal environment minister Greg Hunt, who is tasked to perform due diligence before approving

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Asia - N Europe carriers must consider 'nuclear option' of big ship lay-ups
  • Malaysia invests $86.2m in access to Port Klang as vessel size increases

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Vane takes delivery of another tug from Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • First of three towboats for Tidewater Transportation
  • Marshall Islands calls for IMO action on ship GHG emissions
  • Gibbs & Cox names Hans VP Platform Solutions Group
  • Mexico selects Kongsberg simulators for offshore training
  • Ultra Deep Solutions orders DSCV trio at China Merchants
  • NASSCO launches world's first LNG fueled containership

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma see gains in container totals for month of March
  • Drewry releases numbers for March service reliability
  • Evergreen celebrates naming of new L-type container ship
  • Port of Olympia calling for applications for commission post
  • CMA CGM Group adding 17,722 TEU ship to lineup

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 10,500 teu quintet for South American trades
    German line focuses on north-south trades after CSAV merger
  • Neptune buys Vroon car carrier duo
    Expanding Greek operator expects to transport more than 1m units for the first time this year
  • ICS slates 'fanciful' claims by environmentalists that ship designs have not improved
    T&E and Seas at Risk conclusions from CE Delft report are selective and unhelpful, says the International Chamber of Shipping
  • Top maritime regulators prepare for second summit to review box line alliances
    Update: Competition authorities from the US, Europe and China to get together in coming weeks to review changing industry landscape
  • VLGC daily spot earnings forecast to hit more than $80,000 in coming days
    Such good spot market earnings make owners reluctant to sign longer-term charters
  • China's state-owned shipping giants seek to shoot down merger talks
    China Cosco, CSCL and CMES says no consolidation between them and Sinotrans & CSC has been initiated
  • MOL, APL and NYK launch joint Asia-Latin America service
    Route features transit between Hong Kong and Mexico in 17 days
  • Stena seals three-year charter for its LNG carrier Stena Blue Sky
    Vessel will carry cargoes out of Australia's North West Shelf project, as that country makes a big impact this year on new cargo supply
  • Nakilat profit rises amid focus on long-term charter contracts for Qatargas and RasGas
    Qatari LNG giant avoids vagaries of spot market, reflected by profit rise in first quarter
  • Name-calling bullies
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform activists fail to give credit to practical measures that are already being taken to improve the industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • C.H. Robinson expands in Vietnam, Belgium
    Third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has opened the doors at two new global forwarding offices: one in Ho Chi Minh City and another in Antwerp. The company has had a presence in Vietnam since 2009, when it opened its first office in the capital city there, designed to serve as...
  • International shipping warned against fragmented rules
    The chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping warned that regional maritime regulations on ships' emissions and ballast-water discharges threaten conflicts with global maritime rules. "Global rules for a global shipping industry is not just a slogan," ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka said in a speech to the Singapore Shipping Association. Morooka criticized...
  • US moving slowly toward mandate limiting truck speeds
    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The largest U.S. trucking lobbying organization wants federal regulators to speed up efforts to slow trucks down. The American Trucking Associations urged the Department of Transportation to move forward with a rulemaking that would require electronic speed limiters on all large trucks. That rulemaking, aimed at improving highway safety,...
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 10,500-TEU ships for South America trades
    The slowdown in South American economies isn't stopping container lines from beefing up their services to the continent, with Hapag-Lloyd being the latest, ordering five containers ships with capacities of 10,500 TEUs each for the market. To be constructed by Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Industries, the ships on order are aimed...
  • TOTE launches first LNG-powered container ship
    The first container ship designed to run on natural gas has been launched at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego for operation by Sea Star Line in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The Isla Bella is the first of two Marlin-class vessels ordered by Seattle-based TOTE Shipholdings Inc. The ships have...
  • JOC economist: US containerized exports to South America to decline
    U.S. containerized exports to the east coast of South America will shrink in 2015 by 2.4 percent from the prior year, thanks to unfavorable exchange rates between the Brazilian real and dollar, and subdued demand from Latin America's biggest economic engine. Click to enlargeSouthbound shipments to the east coast of South...
  • Seattle, Tacoma port volumes surge as terminals recover from backlog
    Container volumes at the Seattle-Tacoma gateway in March surged by 21 percent compared to March 2014, demonstrating that the Pacific Northwest ports are quickly recovering from the port congestion that accompanied four months of work slowdowns. Click to enlargeIn a joint statement, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma stated that the...
  • Hit Rail and Raildata agree on cooperation to bring enhanced services to railway undertakings and freight users across Europe
    New interoperability benefits as European railway landscape is transformed by EU liberalisation measures and the introduction of telematic interoperability legislation (TAF/TAP TSI) Utrecht/Basel 20 April 2015 - Hit Rail b.v. and Raildata, two of Europe's leading railway organisations in the promotion of interoperability and cooperation between railways across borders, have signed...
  • TransForce, Inc. Acquires Davis Transportation Services in New England
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TransForce, Inc. the nation's leading staffing firm specializing in quality commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of Davis Transportation Services (DTS). DTS is a leading regional provider of high-quality commercial truck drivers serving New England with offices in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts. DTS...
  • Lithium Battery Shipments Face Challenges as Regulators and Airlines Impose Additional Restrictions
    By Bob Richard, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Labelmaster There have been a number of recent news media accounts related to the transport of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. While the air transport of lithium cells and batteries is fundamentally safe, there have been occurrences that should raise concern. Almost all of...
  • Global container leasing recovery hinges on trade rebound
    A full recovery for the world container market is still a long time out, providing little short-term hope to the container lessing sector, say analysts at Drewry Maritime Research. According to the London-based group, the value of equity market participants - which include Textainer Group Holdings , TAL International and CAI International...
  • ABS Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
    (Houston) ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global marine and offshore industries, announces the appointment of Howard Fireman to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a move that strengthens alignment and generates further synergies across all of ABS' technical programs. Fireman, who will...
  • UASC now calling DP World London Gateway Port
    London, UK, Monday 20 April 2015: United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has started services to London Gateway on the South America 2 service (SAM2). The UASC offering is part of an existing fixed day weekly service from DP World London Gateway calling at leading ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The...
  • UASC now calling DP World London Gateway Port
    London, UK, Monday 20 April 2015: United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has started services to London Gateway on the South America 2 service (SAM2). The UASC offering is part of an existing fixed day weekly service from DP World London Gateway calling at leading ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The...
  • India misses fiscal 2014 export target after March volume fell
    In a major setback for the new Narendra Modi-led Indian government's aggressive effort to rev up the economy, the nation's merchandise exports for fiscal year 2014-15, which ended March 31, fell far short of the targeted $340 billion, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and...
  • Five more Chinese ports get OK to receive foreign-flag cabotage services
    The sailing of Cosco Surabaya in late December marked the beginning of the easing of China's cabotage restrictions for foreign-flag carriers.Five more Chinese ports can now allow foreign-flag vessels to provide cabotage services to their container terminals. Tianjin port; Jiangyin Port Area in Fuzhou; Haicang Port Area in Xiamen; Mawan, Chiwan,...
  • Kerry Logistics jumps aboard China's trade strategy train
    HONG KONG - Kerry Logistics has formed a strategic partnership with China's state-owned rail operator as it begins to tap into Beijing's One Belt One Road national trade strategy that was announced in March.Kerry Logistics (China) signed an agreement with China Railway Import and Export Company, a foreign trade-focused unit...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • Polsteam bulker grounds
    A Polish Steamship (Polsteam) bulker was taking on water and listing today after running aground in the St Lawrence River.
  • Baltic litigation 'commenced'
    A law firm says it "has commenced" a class action lawsuit against the board of Baltic Trading over its proposed merger deal with Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Trio launch ASA service
    Liner operators APL, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line have announced the creation of a new 6,000-teu containership loop linking Asia with key ports in Mexico, Colombia and Panama.
  • Kite flies Eagle nest
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is said to have sold off the oldest bulker in its fleet.
  • Siem gives Daya time
    Siem Offshore has extended the deadline for the termination of an agreement with Daya Materials for the sale of two subsea construction vessels (OSCV).
  • Venezuela's new formula
    Venezuela is considering importing lighter African crudes to blend with its heavier grades in a bit to compete with US and Canadian supplies.
  • Hapag confirms quintet
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has clinched a new order for five 10,500 boxships to boost its South American operations.
  • A new bellwether?
    A merger of Teekay Tankers and AET would amass a tanker fleet to surpass Wall Street bellwether Euronav, Wells Fargo says.
  • RCCL ahead in Q1
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) has kept its growth project on track by recording a "stronger than expected" performance for the first quarter of the year.
  • JMU scoops $291m order
    Japan Marine United (JMU) is to build 10 multi-purpose ships for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
  • Battery ro-pax readied
    Denmark's Knud E Hansen has designed a new battery-powered ro-pax for the Faroe Islands.
  • Angelicoussis scraps panamax
    John Angelicoussis has scrapped a panamax bulkers in a terrible dry cargo market.
  • UDS adds trio
    Ultra Deep Solutions (UDS) of Singapore has inked an order for up to three ultra deepwater construction vessels in China.
  • Nakilat pushes up profit
    Qatar's Nakilat has carried its 2014 momentum into the first quarter of this year by posting an increase of 8% in its earnings.
  • Ferry grounds off Turkey
    All 188 passengers have been evacuated from a Turkish passenger ferry after it grounded off Gokceanda on Sunday.
  • Sloman signs for tanker duo
    Germany's Sloman Neptune has returned to Jiangzhou Union in China for two new tankers.
  • VV launching DCF price
    VesselsValue.com is set to launch a discounted cash flow (DCF) feature to its online service in what its experts say is one of the most important developments since its launch.
  • Kaalbye case dismissed
    Ukrainian owner Kaalbye Shipping International has failed in a US defamation bid after a row over arms shipping accusations.
  • Boskalis appeals ruling
    Boskalis has appealed a court decision which prevented the dredging company from reviewing an anti-takeover clause in Fugro's constitution.
  • Oaktree wins green light
    Oaktree Capital is clear to become the major shareholder in Danish owner Torm after lenders offered support to the transaction.
  • Maersk boxship grounds
    Maersk Line has confirmed to TradeWinds that one of its containerships did run aground in the Suez Canal over the weekend.
  • Poles eye Asian orders
    Two Polish shipyards are vying for new orders in Indonesia.
  • Yara takes $112m hit
    Norwegian LPG owner Yara International has written down its Libyan fertiliser export venture due to the worsening security situation.
  • Vyborg edges into profit
    Russia's Vyborg Shipyard returned to the black in 2014 as revenue rose.
  • FSL Trust keeps buying
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has made its third and largest purchase of its own stock in as many weeks.
  • Atwood takes a cut
    Atwood Oceanics has been forced to reduce the charter of one of its semi-submersible rigs damaged in a typhoon off Australia.
  • Yemen tries to ban ships
    Yemen's government in exile has reportedly issued a notice that seeks to ban vessels from entering its territorial waters.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • TOTE launches new LNG ship in San Diego
  • Obama: Trade deals benefit working-class Americans
  • Doyle says carrier alliances contribute to port congestion
  • ILA official sentenced to prison for role in "tribute" scheme
  • Portland 'should' be able to attract container carrier
  • New Jersey needs to invest in roads and rail to support port
  • MOL, APL, NYK launch joint service between Asia and South America
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service defrauded by employee
  • DOT ramps up efforts to improve oil train safety
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders five 10,500-TEU containerships
  • ATA asks DOT to set max truck speed at 65 mph
  • FMC reviews 36 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: BAE Systems, Aliança, SEKO Logistics and GAC
  • Prologis acquires KTR Capital Partners

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2015
  • NASSCO launches 'world's first' LNG-powered boxship
    Firm says vessel is the largest dry cargo ship in the world to be powered by LNG.
  • Claims of worsening ship efficiency 'fanciful', says ICS
    Adds the industry has cut total CO2 emissions by more than 10% between 2007 and 2012.
  • Rough weather forces Australian port closure
    Port Kembla is experiencing winds in excess of 40 knots, report says.
  • Prospects clouded by firming bunker prices
    Royal Caribbean: 'Strengthening dollar and the rise in fuel prices are negatively affecting earnings.'
  • Malik Supply hires trader
    New recruit has several years' industry experience.
  • Arrests as China clamps down on illegal bunker trade
    Some 250 people have been detained as China moves against fuel oil smugglers.
  • Spain to investigate fuel oil spill
    Sunk fishing boat poses pollution threat.
  • Vopak sounds cautious note on UAE storage
    Continuing expansion could undermine success.
  • Singapore, Rotterdam join forces on LNG bunkering
    MoU seeks to speed up creation of a global LNG bunkering network, authorities tell Bunkerworld.
  • New fuel-efficient engine concept suitable for ships
    Researchers are developing 'pressure gain combustion' technology.
  • Law firm: ECA non-compliance 'not as bad as expected'
    Stakeholders should still protect themselves from 'teething problems', recommends Clyde & Co.
  • South Korean oil major sells bunker fuel to Chimbusco
    40,000 mt of 380 cSt grade bunker fuel schedule to arrive at Tianjin port in April.
  • 'New' ECA fuels offer benefits if challenges are understood
    VPS highlights cold flow properties and 'exceptional compatibility issues' in some products as critical areas.
  • Tesoro marine terminal: 'Green' review call
    Green groups seeking to halt 'dangerous' refinery operations.
  • DFDS bunker programme pays off
    Former OW technical manager helping company become a better bunker buyer.
  • Analyst: Bunker prices to stay soft
    For next three years.
  • Ultrapetrol posts annual loss
    But new CEO upbeat on longterm prospects.
  • LNG players note need for bunker infrastructure development
    Use of small scale LNG as a fuel for marine transportation discussed between Gasunie and Gazprom.
  • Fuel storage facility in Oman to open in November
    Facility will be located at Salalah port.
  • USCG releases interim-guidance for LNG barge design
    'Applies only to non self-propelled vessels on domestic routes'.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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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