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March 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe down 26pc to US$620/TEU - Transpac off 4pc to $1,748 FEU
  • Backlog shrinks at Oakland after volumes drop 37pc in February
  • CMA CGM in talks to purchase at least three 20,000-TEUers
  • New world shippers group forms to rival Global Shippers Forum
  • Li & Fung profit falls 12pc to US$539 million as revenues rise 1.4pc
  • Pacific shipping lobby gets testy over Florida governor's cargo grab
  • Armed guards face new weapons storage rules for Suez Canal transits
  • Swiss forwarder M+R Spedag Group opens new offices in Vietnam
  • ESC says no to legal action and calls for better co-operation
  • DHL Express to set up third India air cargo terminal in Mumbai
  • DB Schenker to open perishables handling facility at Heathrow
  • Jet Airways to start freighter operations from New Delhi

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 22, 2015
  • 'Jal Marg Vikas' likely to be complete in six years, says Radhakrishnan
  • Govt receives suggestions to promote domestic shipbuilding industry
  • iInterchange rolls out next-gen core NVOCC software
  • New source for industry intelligence in ship recycling sector launched
  • Onion exports down by 21 pc in April-Dec.
  • APM Terminals Mumbai records highest Feb. volume
  • Chennai Port crosses 50 mt in throughput this fiscal
  • DNV GL launches advanced hull & propeller performance analytics
  • Govt adds two more ports to facilitate vehicle imports
  • Govt taking measures to improve business at Major Ports, says Radhakrishnan
  • IWAI & DFCCIL sign MoU to develop logistics hubs with rail connectivity
  • Kandla Port should take strategic steps to face the challenge from neighbouring private ports, says Mansukhani
  • Outdated laws on ports to be replaced with new Bill, says Gadkari
  • Paradip Port achieves all-time high throughput
  • Bengal potato exports to get freight subsidy
  • Centre forgoes INR 27,956 cr. revenue to enhance exports from SEZs
  • Cost of infrastructure project overruns at more than INR 2.11 trn
  • India takes up matters affecting exports in appropriate forum, says Sitharaman
  • Pak wants to give India MFN-equivalent status
  • Japan's exports up by 2.4 pc to 5,941.1 bn yen in Feb.
  • Sanjay Kirloskar elected Chairman of CII Western Region

International Transport Journalweb site
  • IDS Logistik lauded for quality
  • State-of-the-art pharma warehouse opens
  • EU to help Romanian transport infrastructure
  • Three veterans reinforce Daseke board
  • Stalwart chosen for VP post at Chep
  • More freight in Asia Pacific, less in Latin America
  • Belarusian Railway investing in service facilities
  • Exploring East Africa's oil and gas market
  • Caro Trans sets up new Asia import service
  • Fedex reports sizeable surge in earnings
  • New front man for Seatruck Ferries
  • Enhancing rail services on Adriatic-Baltic corridor
  • EC Air adds Bamako and Dakar
  • Antwerp relies on windy conditions
  • Switzerland agrees to goods carriage act revision

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Struggling offshore companies fight falling figures
    Offshore operators are being forced to make greater adjustments to survive as total demand for oil wells continues to decline, the OGF Global Amsterdam conference was told today. The offshore market has been hard hit, due to an oversupply of ultra-deepwater drilling rigs, slower than expected growth
  • ZPMC builds world's largest lock gates
    Chinese steel constructor ZPMC has completed four giant lock gates for the port of Antwerp's Deurganck dock lock that will set a new world record. At 70 m long, 11 m wide, 27 m high and weighing 2,000 tonnes each, the gates are 4 m deeper than those at Antwerp's Berendrecht lock, currently the
  • Lenders back Star Bulk newbuildings
    Star Bulk has suffered greater than expected losses but confirmed strong progress on newbuilding finance despite the rate slump. The company, which is the largest US-listed dry bulk player, posted a net loss of USD8.1 million for 4Q14 versus net income of USD54,000 in 4Q13. Excluding special items,
  • Shipping boom in Northwest Passage 'unlikely'
    A melting Arctic is unlikely to attract much commercial shipping through the Northwest Passage because it will remain an unreliable route, according to an expert. "There will be no shipping boom in Canada's Arctic," Jackie Dawson, a geography professor at the University of Ottawa, told the Warming
  • Contargo maintains Rotterdam, Antwerp congestion surcharge threat
    Inland container logistics specialist Contargo said today that it would decide within days whether to impose congestion surcharges because of long waiting times for barge traffic in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. Managing director Heinrich Kerstgens told IHS Maritime that the company would
  • MMEA finds missing vessel off Batu Pahat
    The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has found a hijacked ship off Malaysia, about 7 nm southeast of Tanjung Labuh, Batu Pahat. The Malaysia-flagged ship was travelling to Labuan, Malaysia, from Singapore on the 9 March when it lost contact with its shipowner after being boarded by
  • Updated: More Costa cruise passengers confirmed dead
    Costa Cruises has confirmed that five passengers - four Italians and one Russian - of its cruise liner Costa Fascinosa were murdered in the terrorist attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunis on 18 March. Eight other passengers - seven Italians and one Russian - were injured in the attack and are
  • 'Buy' for Hanjin, 'hold' for HMM
    Different approaches are advised for investors interested in South Korea's two biggest shipping firms, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), analysts say in a research note. KDB Daewoo Securities analysts Jay JH Ryu and Choong-hyun Kim said, "Lower oil prices and stable shipping rates
  • Hong Kong to adopt international anti-fouling convention
    Hong Kong will implement the international convention on the control of harmful anti-fouling systems on ships later in 2015. The city's legislators will discuss the Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships) Regulation (AFS Regulation) on March 25, a statement of the
  • DSME unlikely to show improvement before 2016
    Although South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) operating profit stabilised in the fourth quarter of 2014, it is unlikely that meaningful improvement in the figure will be seen before 2016, said an analyst in his research note. NH Investment & Securities analyst John Yu
  • Xiamen port's profit down 13% in 2014
    Shenzhen-listed Xiamen Port announced on 20 March that it posted profit of CNY286.7 million (USD46.3 million) for the whole year of 2014, down 12.95% from the CNY329.3 million in 2013. The port's revenue stood at CNY7.5 billion, soaring 56.87% compared with previous year, and its total assets
  • GSI back to black for 2014
    Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) on 18 March posted a net profit of CNY151.5 million (USD24.5 million) for full-year 2014, back to the black from the loss of CNY218.6 million in the previous year. The company recorded revenue of CNY9.5 billion last year, up
  • News analysis: Marine insurers seek clarity on Tunis terror attack liability
    Marine insurers say the question about which insurance policy will pay for the passengers of two cruise ships who were killed and injured in the attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunis is far from clear. The passengers, who were spending the day in the Tunisian capital, were on a tour to the museum and
  • Two vessels collide in Minjiang River, China
    Two vessels collided on 18 March at the Minjiang river mouth in Fujian Province, China, with no casualties reported. Cargo ship Qi Shun 5 collided with sand carrier Bo Yun 111 at an anchorage near the Langqi Bridge, the Donghai Rescue Bureau said today. Qi Shun 5 is owned by Anhui Wanjiang Hongrui
  • Japanese banks to finance 'K' Line LNG carrier
    The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mizuho Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust, and Banking Corporation will provide USD125 million to finance an LNG carrier that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) is building. 'K' Line, Japan's third biggest shipping company, ordered the LNG carrier at
  • Firm CPP demand raises Asian tanker rates
    Firm demand for clean petroleum products (CPP) in Asia has seen freight rates for MR product tankers on the rise this week. As at 19 March, the Baltic Exchange assessed the Singapore-Japan route at Worldscale (W) 156.88 or USD16,778 per day, up USD334 from 18 March. The Singapore-EC Australia rate

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Harley Marine adds two Z-drive tugs to fleet
  • MTU America gets $6.8 million FMS award
  • Horizon's pain is Crowley's gain in Puerto Rico trade
  • GEA Westfalia books first cruise ship BWTS order
  • Rolls-Royce all-gas Bergen engines picked for FLNG
  • LNG-fueled ferry won't reach Quebec until April

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Port of Portland marks opening of PDX Logistics Center I
  • Crowley boosting Puerto Rico service with addition of new flat-deck barge
  • FMCSA posts online link to driver hours study plan
  • Diana Containerships Oks deal to purchase two box vessels
  • IMO launches on-line survey covering ballast water guidelines

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Stopford wins Onassis prize for shipping
    Maritime economist shares 2015 award with Trevor Heaver of Saunder School of Business
  • Storey warns of risks to UK of declining flag
    London's position as a global maritime hub would be harmed if ship register loses its allure, says former Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive
  • Tsakos sees next two years as 'looking good' for tankers
    Shuttle tankers and VLCCs among sectors in TEN's sights
  • Pluto LNG export plant restarts production
    Relief for LNG shipping as Pluto shutdown appears to be nothing more than a blip
  • Could the allure of suezmaxes prove fatal?
    They are seen as a good investment; the problem is, everyone else thinks so too
  • Diana Containerships to buy two panamaxes
    Greek owner to splash $43m on duo chartered to Yang Ming
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Slowdown in idling for the boxship fleet sees the capacity of ships not in use remain at a low level for this time of year
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen takes over logistics services for Norwegian military
    Seven-year contract will see Oslo-listed owner and associated NorSea Group support armed services
  • Hafnia Tankers in position as tide turns for product tankers
    New product tanker player, with old hands at the helm, wants to grab the opportunities while they exist
  • Freight rates down again
    Asia-Europe freight rates at their lowest level since June 2013
  • Fourth-quarter loss for Star Bulk
    Petros Pappas-led operator is buffeted by a poor market during 2014

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • ILA, USMX say 'no' to Railway Labor Act
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance said they "strongly oppose" any attempt to place the longshore industry's collective bargaining under the Railway Labor Act. The ILA and USMX issued a joint statement saying the longshore industry should remain under the National Labor Relations Act, which governs private-sector bargaining...
  • LA, Long Beach ports making progress on long trek to normalcy
    The daily vessel report Friday from the Marine Exchange of Southern California demonstrates that the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are making progress in digging out from the congestion they experienced in recent months, but they still have a long way to go. Container ships at anchor in the...
  • British government pledges to help reduce UK truck driver shortage
    The British government is promising to play an active role in helping reduce a truck driver shortage that trucking companies or hauliers say threatens the U.K.'s economy. In its 2015 budget, released March 18, the government of Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to work with road haulage firms "on an industry-led...
  • West Coast port delays takes some swoosh out of Nike earnings
    Nike had a strong winter in North America thanks to robust consumer demand, but it would have had an even better one were it not for the West Coast labor standoff. Despite what it described as "very strong" demand in North America, "revenue growth was somewhat lower than expected in the...
  • Port of Virginia seeks Customs overtime to cope with congestion
    Near-unprecedented congestion in Virginia has prompted the state port authority there to reach out to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for permission to pay overtime for customs officers working extended operating hours. "We anticipate our application will be there on Monday," Virginina Port Authority spokesman Joe Harris told JOC.com Friday. "But...
  • Vietnam scrutinizing foreign carriers for 'unreasonable' surcharges
    Vietnam will now inspect foreign shipping lines for alleged unreasonable surcharges on local traders, the country's Government Office announced this week. The ministries of finance, transport, and industry and trade will begin a review of all surcharges to see if any violate Vietnam's Competition Law as well as international norms, it...
  • PSA to boost TEU capacity at Sines, Portugal, terminal
    PSA International is investing 40 million euros ($42.5 million) to boost the annual capacity of its container terminal in Sines, Portugal, to 2.5 million TEUs. The Singapore-based company said the extra 800,000 TEUs of capacity is needed to cope with the "robust" growth in traffic and to cater to the increasing...
  • New Crowley barge makes first Puerto Rico voyage
    A container-carrying barge that Crowley Liner Services added to fill a void left by Horizon Lines' exit from Puerto Rico is scheduled to arrive Monday in San Juan on its first voyage. Crowley and Sea Star Line added container-on-barge capacity in the domestic Jones Act trade to Puerto Rico after competitor...
  • US Senate bill could allow rail shippers to get faster service, rate relief
    WASHINGTON - If passed, a reintroduced U.S. Senate bill could help shippers gain faster relief from railroads, both in terms of service and rate challenges. U.S. Sens. John Thune, R-South Dakota, and Bill Nelson, D-Florida, on Thursday introduced the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. It's similar to legislation Thune...
  • Rotterdam, Antwerp congestion continues to impede barge services
    German barge operator Contargo doubled down on its warning that it will impose surcharges because of congestion at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, saying it would decide whether to levy higher fees next week at the latest. Waiting times for barges at Rotterdam are up to 92 hours, and although...
  • LA, Long Beach bring recovery plan to legislators, shippers
    WASHINGTON - Representatives from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach visit Washington, D.C., every year around this time to meet with legislators, shippers and federal agencies, but their fly-in earlier this week was particularly pointed. Their mission was three-prong. As in past years, port representatives urged legislators and federal agencies...
  • Labor slowdown hits APMT terminal at Mumbai
    APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India, which has borne the brunt of landside congestion-related issues in the Nhava Sheva port complex in the recent past, is again experiencing shipping delays because of labor slowdowns tied to the still-unresolved crane operator contract dispute. "Our outsourced RTG (rubber-tire gantry) contractors have decided to use...
  • PSA boosting Portugal terminal capacity to 2.5 million TEUs
    PSA International is investing 40 million euros [$42.5 million] to boost the annual capacity of its container terminal in Sines, Portugal, to 2.5 million TEUs. The Singapore-based company said the extra 800,000 TEUs of capacity is needed to cope with the "robust" growth in traffic and to cater for the ever...
  • Baltimore ILA local plans contract re-vote March 25
    The largest International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore will vote again March 25 on a local contract agreement that union and employer representatives hope will end months of confusion and controversy at the port. Local 333 members rejected the agreement last month in a referendum clouded by reports that the local's...
  • Qatar-based company begins Nhava Sheva-Doha feeder service
    Milaha Maritime and Logistics has kicked off a direct feeder link between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva), India, and Doha, Qatar, a route that has seen significant gains in trade volumes in recent years. The new service, reportedly the first of its kind between the two countries, is marketed as...
  • SCFI: No stopping rate slide on Asia-Europe trade
    HONG KONG - Spot rates continued to tumble on the major east-west trades this week with the Asia-Europe price per 20-foot container hitting $620, its lowest rate in more than 18 months, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI).The rate has now fallen for seven...
  • Carrier debt hard to sustain amid declining demand, AlixPartners finds
    Source: AlixPartners.HONG KONG - Many container shipping lines have amassed huge debt by ordering mega vessels in a bid to drive down unit costs, but weak demand and an oversupply of tonnage will make it difficult to improve financial performance, according to AlixPartners' 2015 Container Shipping Outlook. Rising fuel prices...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Cape clear out continues
    The capsize segment showed signs of life this week but many operators are still anxious to offload ageing tonnage despite talk that rates may continue to gain traction.
  • Suezmaxes slide
    Day rates for suezmaxes that trade in the spot market continued to lose traction today but few forecasters who track the tanker sector appear to be fazed.
  • Euro Pacific lifts DCIX
    A forecaster at Euro Pacific Capital is urging clients to accumulate shares of Diana Containerships in the wake of a transaction that saw the Greek operator purchase a pair of panamaxes for $43m.
  • Big guns grab panamaxes
    Transmed Shipping and Golden Ocean are the latest companies to secure period work for panamax bulkers in a marginally improving dry cargo market.
  • Atlantic sells oldie
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has continued offloading ageing tonnage with the disposal of a 1970-built rescue vessel.
  • Oman's tanker boost
    Oman is to increase its refinery output to boost exports by 2019.
  • Hindustan safe
    India's state-owned Hindustan Shipyard has escaped closure after winning backing from the defence ministry.
  • Diana takes boxship duo
    Diana Containerships has made good on its promise to acquire secondhand boxships by adding two panamaxes on sale-and-leaseback deals today.
  • Diana bags Nordea loan
    Diana Shipping has added to its acquisition arsenal after signing a new loan with Nordea today.
  • Indian arrest lifted
    An Indian court has released a Russian cargoship that tried to fleet an arrest order last month.
  • WW joins the army
    Norwegian shipping group Wilh Wilhelmsen has deepened its ties with the nation's military after penning a new long-term contract today.
  • Greek panamax sinks
    A 25-year-old panamax bulker has sunk in the Red Sea 12 days ago without causing any casualties or pollution, its Greek managers told TradeWinds on Friday.
  • Meyer ready to spend
    Meyer Werft is ploughing EUR 10m ($10.68m) into its newly acquired Finnish shipyard this year.
  • Siem shuns lay-ups
    Siem Offshore has ruled out the possibility of lay-ups for now as it revealed an organisational overhaul.
  • Tsakos: MLP 'still on'
    Tsakos Energy Navigation retains an appetite for launching an MLP but does not appear tempted by the valuations presently on offer.
  • Docker compensated
    A docker who broke both legs on a Maersk boxship will receive NZD 25,000 ($18,600) in compensation.
  • Optimism rules
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • MSC drops Tunisia calls
    MSC Cruises has become the second company to suspend calls in Tunisia in the wake of a deadly gun attack in the country's most famous attraction.
  • Seychelles jails pirates
    The Seychelles supreme court has convicted nine Somalis of piracy after an attack on a Torm tanker.
  • Tsakos sets S&P targets
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is hoping to increase its VLCC fleet in an improving market and has plans to dispose of some of its older vessels.
  • Titanic plan sinking?
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's $500m plan to build a replica Titanic cruiseship has not yet been confirmed at CSC Jinling in China, workers there have said.
  • India's tightrope
    India's government is looking to ease coastal cabotage restrictions without harming domestic lines.
  • Polarcus wins survey work
    Oslo-listed owner Polarcus is to carry out seismic research work off the UK in the second quarter.
  • OSX facing FPSO claim
    Brazil's bankrupt OSX Brasil shipyard has failed to settle a $560.1m debt on time.
  • Star Bulk nearly done
    Star Bulk Carriers is close to completing the funding of its newbuilding programme after signing a new term sheet for up to $227.5m.
  • RIG scraps 'young' drillship
    Transocean has unveiled plans to scrap a modern drillship in the face of the deteriorating offshore drilling market.
  • Star Bulk sinks to a loss
    Star Bulk Carriers reported a fourth-quarter loss Thursday of $8.1m, reversing a modest profit of $54,000 seen a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Newsome eyes Charleston as No. 5 box port by 2020
  • China has opportunity to increase intermodal rail
  • Port of Virginia seeks agreement with U.S. Customs on extended gates
  • U.S., Brazil aim to improve trade facilitation
  • Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board approves Toll acquisition
  • BNSF responds to tank car safety surcharge lawsuit
  • Rail reform bill introduced in Senate
  • Service Announcements: CSX and CMA CGM

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 20, 2015
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Shipowners 'must forecast adoption' of LNG fuel, says firm
    To help 'plan and execute' investment decisions.
  • Seychelles court convicts Somali pirates
    Each sentenced to 14 years in prison for all three counts.
  • Another dry bulk operator reports a loss
    But Star Bulk Carriers CEO is optimistic for 2015.
  • Singapore: Ample supplies but weak demand
    Fuel oil supply into Asia from the West is expected to rise to a two-month high in April.
  • Russian tax authorities still targeting 'bunker only' calls
    Market source warns clampdown could be coming.
  • Rosneft's bunker sales top 4 million mt
    Sales volumes up 21%.
  • Second go at bunker tanker sale
    Singapore sale set for first of the month.
  • Chemical tanker held in Singapore
    Vessel belongs to Malaysian interests.
  • Fuel from recycled material meets ISO bunker standards
    French producer prepares for entry into global bunker market.
  • LNG-powered ferry completes sea trials
    Vessel has been built in Italy.
  • Malaysia: Vessels held over illegal sludge transfer
    Ships involved owned by Singapore and Malaysian interests, says MMEA official.
  • Valves ordered for Middle East's first LNG-fuelled tug
    Vessel being built at Dubai Drydocks.
  • Vitol group sales slip to four year low
    Company plans to grow downstream business.
  • Hong Kong Legislative Council approves emissions rule
    Legislation to come into effect on July 1, 2015.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
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