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February 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • US west coast labour peace at last with longshore union deal
  • US east coast gains 150,000 TEU on west coast woes in 2014
  • Asia-Mideast/India trade to surpass Asia-Europe volume if trends hold
  • 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Loire and 10,900-TEU CMA CGM Ural join fleet
  • Cosco Pacific volume up 6pc with Yangtze ports trailing in growth
  • Hong Ferry captain jailed 8 years, other skipper gets 9 months
  • China supplies two anti-pirate patrol corvettes to Nigerian Navy
  • Gulf Council of Cooperation port capacity to reach 45 million TEU
  • Seminar on Malaysian halal certification in Kuala Lumpur
  • Hactl handles 62 show horses for Longines HK Masters
  • Low fuel prices won't lower air and trucking rates, carriers tell themselves
  • Air Cargo Africa holds big convention in Johannesburg this week
  • Panalpina to switch wet lease for B747-8F to charter for Atlas Air

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • CMA CGM Group inaugurates new logistics platform in Cameroon, announces creation of entity dedicated to inland transportation solutions development
  • Ghana to implement Advanced Shipment Information
  • Inext Group launches subsidiary company, opens new office
  • Kalmar lifts performance standards with launch of new heavy forklift
  • MOL signs charter contract for 2 LNG newbuildings
  • NYK completes winter safety campaign
  • OSPL expands its services to 99 destinations
  • Apeda to help exporters revive mango shipments to Japan
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese graphite electrodes
  • Pulses imports to rise steadily to 3.7-3.8 mt this fiscal
  • 3 PSUs eyeing capacity at Swan's LNG terminal
  • Adani Hazira Port handles record rock phosphate
  • Chennai Port becomes first southern port to receive NMG car rake
  • Clearing of cargo backlog at US West Coast ports to take two months
  • Construction well underway on Europe's first semi-automated container port
  • First JNPT-APEC seminar for port officers inaugurated
  • MICT celebrates road safety week to encourage safe driving
  • Railways freight earnings up by 12.43 pc in April-Jan.
  • Cabinet approves INR 4K/t export subsidy for raw sugar
  • Crude oil imports may attract 5 pc Customs duty
  • Govt may reduce Customs duty on oilseeds imports
  • Govt's focus will be on investments in infrastructure: Jaitley
  • Increased output by CIL helps cut coal imports by 21 pc in Jan.
  • Seeks to exempt part of Customs duty on import of urea under Urea Offtake Agreement between the Government of India and Oman-India Fertilizer Company S.A.O.C.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logwin for fast moving fashion
  • Etihad Rail and RTA sign pact
  • ISS welcomes new head of operations
  • Canada reinforcing rail safety and accountability
  • Broekman changes brand
  • LSO acquires Express Courier International
  • Saudia Cargo boosts Nairobi - Amsterdam trade lane
  • BNSF opens purse strings for two more states
  • Khalifa celebrates ro-ro record with Ignazio Messina
  • New captain piped on board flagship
  • UTI Worldwide opens new offices in Malaysia
  • ANA Cargo makes a switch in Munich
  • DNV GL adds class to world's biggest "Oscar"

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • Amarcon boosts new bulkers' fuel efficiency
    Amarcon is to deliver SEEMP-compliant OCTOPUS-Onboard fuel monitoring systems for 12 Handysize bulkers being built by Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding for Pioneer Marine (Singapore). Due for delivery in 2015 and 2016, the 25,000 dwt Handysizes have a Green Dolphin design, intended to reduce fuel
  • Coastal wins Mexican OSV pair
    Kuala Lumpur-based shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Coastal Offshore (Labuan) has won orders for two offshore support vessels (OSVs) from a new customer in Mexico. Under the shipbuilder's first orders for 2015, the newbuildings are set to be delivered in
  • Tankships revises IPO plan
    A new US initial public offering (IPO) registration by Tankships scales back on benefits for Greek sponsor George Economou. The updated plan, filed on 20 February, calls for up to USD150 million to be raised via the float and for shares to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbol 'TNKS'. Economou would
  • Siem cuts Q4 loss as Russian fruit imports drop
    Siem Shipping narrowed its fourth-quarter shortfall, despite a plunge in Russia's fruit imports as tumbling oil prices undermined the rouble and convulsed the country's economy. The Oslo-listed company reported a net loss of USD0.8 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a USD2.5 million
  • Ballast water treatment system gets US coastguard approval
    Bawat's heat-based ballast water treatment system (BWTS) has gained US Coast Guard (USCG) Alternate Management System (AMS) acceptance, says the Denmark-based company. Bawat now enters a five-year interim period in which to secure full approval. "We are very excited about the acceptance letter
  • Skaugen bondholders agree to extend maturity
    IM Skaugen says holders of its IMSK12 bond have agreed to extend its maturity to 30 June 2016 from 27 February 2015, letting the company refocus onto core activities. More than two third of bondholders who met in Oslo today gave approval to the board's proposal to extend its maturity, said Skaugen
  • Dry bulkers crawl amid dire freight rates
    Dry bulk vessels have steamed more slowly in the past three months amid rock-bottom freight rates, say shipping analysts at Oslo-based Arctic. Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland said the trend is apparent across a range of ship categories. "Our sailing speed data suggests Capes have actually
  • Box ship demolitions set to slow in 2015
    Container ship scrapping is likely to decline this year, despite challenging trading conditions, says a senior shipping analyst. While last year's demolition sales totalled 378,000 teu, for 2015 "300,000 teu looks like a realistic figure", said Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at the Baltic and
  • Daebo International files for bankruptcy protection
    Daebo International Shipping has been announced as a third dry bulk shipping company to seek bankruptcy protection this month amid plummeting freight rates. Daebo filed for a court receivership, a form of corporate bankruptcy, on 11 February 2015, said a company official. From 13 February, the
  • MMA Offshore profits climb 55.8%
    MMA Offshore - formerly Mermaid Marine Australia - announced its new name today along with a 55.8% rise in first-half net profit to AUD37.7 million (USD29.4 million). Since buying out Jaya Holdings subsidiaries in June, the company has merged the two businesses under a single global brand, which
  • US West Coast box terminals reach tentative pact
    Shipowners and dockworkers reached a tentative five-year labour agreement after deadlocked talks pushed container operations at US West Coast ports to near gridlock. The pact between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, announced on 20 February,
  • NOL could return to profit this year
    Singapore-registered Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), the parent company of APL, could snap its three-year loss-making streak this year, an analyst has predicted. Besides a gain from the USD1.2 billion sale of APL Logistics to Japanese freight forwarding giant Kintetsu World Express, NOL would also gain
  • Westports seeks M&A targets in Southeast Asia
    Malaysia-listed port operator Westports Holdings is seeking merger and acquisition (M&A) targets in the Southeast Asia region. The company has yet to find a suitable terminal in the region to expand its business operation, deflating market rumours that the company is already in talks with external
  • EA Technique wins USD191.8 mil. contract
    Malaysia-listed shipowner EA Technique has secured a USD191.8 million contract to provide a floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) facility for a project in the North Malay Basin. The contract would see EA Technique providing engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and
  • Falcon Energy completes CH Offshore takeover
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Falcon Energy Group has completed the takeover of CH Offshore (CHO) since its revision of an improved offer. According to Falcon Energy's filing in the Singapore Exchange, Falcon Energy and its concert parties have purchased and controlled an aggregate of
  • Bumi Armada incorporates Armada Etan
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Armada Etan in the Marshall Islands. The new subsidiary will engage in principal business activities of shipowning, chartering, ship management, provision of marine support, and other services to
  • Westports seeks M&A targets in Southeast Asia
    Malaysia-listed port operator Westports Holdings is seeking merger and acquisition (M&A) targets in the Southeast Asia region. The company has yet to find a suitable terminal in the region to expand its business operation, deflating market rumours that the company is already in talks with
  • Penta-Ocean deploys dredger in Southeast Asia
    Japanese dredging and construction company Penta-Ocean Construction (Penta-Ocean) has deployed a new-build dredger for its projects in Southeast Asia. The company announced it has taken delivery of Cassiopeia V, a suction dredger, from ASL Marine shipyard in Singapore. A suction dredger is a work
  • EA Technique wins USD191.8 mil. contract
    Malaysia-listed shipowner EA Technique has secured a USD191.8 million contract to provide a floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) facility for a project in the North Malay Basin. The contract would see EA Technique providing engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and
  • Bumi Armada incorporates Armada Etan
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Armada Etan in the Marshall Islands. The new subsidiary will engage in principal business activities of shipowning, chartering, ship management, provision of marine support, and other services to
  • NOL could return to profit this year
    Singapore-registered Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), the parent company of APL, could snap its three-year loss-making streak this year, an analyst has predicted. Besides a gain from the USD1.2 billion sale of APL Logistics to Japanese freight forwarding giant Kintetsu World Express, NOL would also gain
  • Falcon Energy completes CH Offshore takeover
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Falcon Energy Group has completed the takeover of CH Offshore (CHO) since its revision of an improved offer. According to Falcon Energy's filing in the Singapore Exchange, Falcon Energy and its concert parties have purchased and controlled an aggregate of

Marine Logweb site
  • MARAD to certify cruise safety, security training
  • Coalition calls for action on vessel discharge regulation
  • Perez pressure produces port dispute accord
  • Farstad gets LOI for subsea newbuild
  • MISC takes over five Petronas LNG newbuild contracts
  • Octopus-Onboard to boost fuel efficiency of Green Dolphins

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • PMA, ILWU reach tentative deal for new West Coast labor contract
  • CMA CGM Group adding CMA CGM RHONE to lineup
  • Port of Olympia schedules BoatSwap & Chowder Challenge
  • Port of Anacortes Oks new pact with facilities maintenance crew
  • Maritime Administration to certify cruise ship safety training providers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • Maersk Line to shine but challenges ahead for other divisions
    Analysts forecast that full-year profits will be lower than expected
  • Lunar new year offers demolition cheer as rates find a footing
    Imports of cheap Asian steel have declined over the past fortnight, helping to stabilise falling rates
  • Tanker Investments hails positive impact of floating storage on other tankers
    Storage on VLCCs will have knock-on impact on suezmaxes and aframaxes
  • Intra-Asia carriers equip entire box fleet with smart containers
    Carriers say the technology will allow them to differentiate in a commoditised industry
  • BE&O takes covered fleet close to 2,000 vessels
    Fixed income P&I provider claims 25% jump in number of ships insured
  • Champion of LNG as bunker fuel lambasts 'inertia of thought'
    Old habits prevent progress, says Graypen boss Tim Gifford
  • Wisdom Marine to order handysize bulker at Onomichi Dockyard
    Profit-making Taiwanese owner continues to expand orderbook in spite of market woes
  • AVIC Maritime eyes expansion in Chinese ship design and offshore energy
    Singapore-listed unit of China's AVIC Group remains ambitious after posting higher profits last year
  • Britannia gains 5m gt in last year
    Further wins in renewal round, despite 2.5% general increase
  • Daebo bankruptcy a sign of pressures facing small dry bulk players
    South Korean firm becomes third carrier falling victim to continued weak markets this month
  • VLGC spot rate rises despite Lunar New Year chartering lull
    But spot rate could flatten as Year of the Goat gets under way
  • Ferry casualty near Dhaka claims at least 68 lives
    Vessel on River Padma in Bangladesh was struck by a cargoship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • Equipment Finance Index hits 3-year high on increased capex spending
    A monthly measure of equipment financing activity hits its highest point in three years this month, pointing to increasing capital spending in construction and transportation. The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry rose to 66.3 from the 66.1 reading reported by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation last month. Large...
  • Volume rose 4 percent at top US cross-border trucking gateways
    The number of tractor-trailers that passed through the top five U.S. border crossings rose 4 percent in 2014, as stronger U.S. industrial output drove trade with Canada and Mexico. The truck gain also comes as importers had difficulty getting goods inland from U.S. seaports. The increase in truck traffic in 2014...
  • West Coast ports easing back into full production, PMA says
    With a tentative contract in hand, West Coast ports are easing their way back into full production, although the performance of longshoremen Monday was not consistent up and down coast, according to the Pacific Maritime Association. In Los Angeles-Long Beach, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union resumed full dispatch of skilled...
  • TPP hinges on Obama getting trade promotion authority, trade officials say
    The completion of a long-awaited Pacific trade deal may still be a ways off, international officials say, so long as U.S. legislators continue to delay key trade legislation that would make the deal possible. Chief negotiators from nations on both sides of the Pacific are set to meet the second week...
  • Crowley to expand Jacksonville terminal acreage
    Crowley Liner Services will expand its footprint at the Port of Jacksonville's Talleyrand Marine Terminal in preparation for the carrier's transition to new ships that will operate between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico. The port announced a lease agreement that will expand Crowley's current 12-acre Talleyrand leasehold to 50 acres....
  • Lakes-Seaway opening set for March 27
    The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system's navigation season is scheduled to reopen March 27 following its annual winter shutdown that began Jan. 1, U.S. and Canadian authorities announced. The seaway handled 40 million metric tons of cargo in 2014, its highest volume since 2008, as rail congestion increased the waterway's grain...
  • Panama Canal aims to keep volume gains fueled by West Coast congestion
    The Panama Canal Authority is setting its sights on retaining the increase in container volumes from Asia to the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports it gained in recent months, thanks to shippers diverting cargo from congested West Coast ports. Even though it has not experienced any increase in the number...
  • CMA CGM opens West Africa logistics hub
    CMA CGM has opened a logistics complex, between the port and city of Douala, Cameroon, and set up a new firm to handle inland transportation in West African markets. The French carrier has a 25-year concession to operate the two hectare (4.95 acres) 3CTC terminal, which includes a 1,200 square metres...
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers' rate push faces headwinds as volume rises
    Trans-Atlantic carriers face a struggle to hike rates amid rising capacity and new competition, even as the euro's slide against the U.S. dollar boosts shipments on the key westbound leg, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Traffic from Europe to North America increased by 8.4 percent in 2014, the second fastest growing...
  • India's Vizhinjam hub plan fails to attract investors
    India's long-contemplated plan to build a privately operated container transshipment hub at Vizhinjam, near Trivandrum, took a hit after investor groups balked at rebidding for the contract on Friday. "We are both surprised and saddened. We have now decided to extend the tender by a month," officials said. The local agency handling...
  • Manila box backlog easing but yard levels still high
    HONG KONG - It is almost a year since Manila imposed the daytime truck ban that led to horrific congestion in the Southeast Asian port, but even though the terminals are making ground on the backlog of containers, yard utilisation is still at unhealthy levels.At Manila South Harbor (MSH) and...
  • Joint venture supports Port of Tauranga's big ship plans
    New Zealand's Port of Tauranga had solid increases in container throughput and transshipment volumes in the first half of its financial year (July-December).HONG KONG - New Zealand's Port of Tauranga and logistics management company Kotahi will form a new joint venture to support robust export cargo volume commitments made last...
  • Oakland ILWU work stoppage ruled illegal by arbitrator
    The grievance machinery in the International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract was back in effect only 24 hours when the area arbitrator in Oakland on Sunday ruled that members of ILWU Local 10 had engaged in an illegal work stoppage. The arbitrator's ruling is significant because the grievance machinery in the...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • Crowley scores Jaxport renewal
    Crowley Liner Services has won approval from the Jaxport board of directors to expand its footprint at the Florida port facility.
  • Cape sale stuns market
    Asset prices in the capesize segment have plunged in recent months and many believe the trend will continue in the months to come.
  • Scrapping accelerates
    The near-term forecast for the dry-bulk market still looks grim but a sharp spike in demolition deals is encouraging, a leading investment bank to clients today.
  • How low can you go?
    Analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the future of the dry-bulk market amid speculation that some owners will be forced to lay-up tonnage in the months to come.
  • All eyes on DRYS
    Day rates for tankers have soared in recent months but a leading equity analyst does not believe the rebound will eliminate the challenges that DryShips could face in the months to come.
  • Skaugen extends
    IM Skaugen has emerged victorious in a race to postpone the deadline of a bond that was scheduled to mature this week.
  • Iran eyes Russia run
    The governor general of Iran's Mazandaran province is proposing a new sea link to Russia in the Caspian Sea.
  • Canal bill to soar?
    The cost of expanding the Suez Canal could hit $15bn, according to an Egyptian consultant.
  • Oil spill in New Zealand
    Hundreds litres of oil were spilled into New Zealand's waters during a transfer operation from a platform to a tanker.
  • Farstad fixes newbuild
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has chartered out a newbuilding for up to 16 months to France's Technip.
  • Bulker freed from ice
    A veteran bulk carrier stuck in ice for several days has been freed with the assistance of two Canadian icebreakers.
  • Two crew hurt
    Two seafarers have been injured, one seriously, in a crane accident on a BigLift Shipping vessel in Australia.
  • 68 dead in sinking
    Sixty-eight people have died after a cargo vessel was in collision with a ferry on a Bangladeshi river on Sunday.
  • Scandlines signs up
    Scandlines has signed up with the Trident Alliance group of shipowners seeking to ensure compliance with new low-sulphur fuel regulations.
  • Siem Shipping cuts loss
    Norway's Siem Shipping has reduced its deficit in the fourth quarter as costs were reduced.
  • Saudi crew for Topaz
    Topaz Marine has joined forces with Saudi Arabia in an effort that will see cadets working as officers on its vessels.
  • MMA boosts profit
    MMA Offshore has been profitable during the six-month period ended December as it presented its first financial results after its merger with Jaya Holdings.
  • Coastal clinches OSVs
    Malaysian shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has won a new order from Mexico for offshore support vessels (OSVs).
  • MISC takes on LNGCs
    Malaysia's MISC has taken on contracts for five LNG carriers from its parent Petronas for $1.1bn.
  • Bestway better
    Ship designer Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design has increased earnings in 2014.
  • Offshore crewman killed
    A Filipino man has died on a Dof-operated offshore ship in Norway.
  • Zueitina opens again
    A Greek tanker has loaded the first oil at Libya's port of Zueitina for nearly a year.
  • Daebo seeks protection
    Daebo International Shipping has reportedly filed an application for rehabilitation proceedings with a court in South Korea.
  • Experts plan SOx pow wow
    Experts from all North Sea SOx Emission Control Area (SECA) countries are set to meet this week to discuss sulphur emission enforcement.
  • Scrappers welcome deal
    The US recycling industry has welcomed the deal in the West Coast ports dispute which they say has severally hampered exports.
  • Volumes suffer big drop
    Long Beach was quick to welcome the peace deal between dockside workers and shipping companies and with good reason.
  • US ports back in action
    US West Coast ports resumed operations over the weekend after a tentative deal was reached between unions and shipowners.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: Perez says economic fallout required speedy end to West Coast port dispute
  • ILWU, PMA reach contract agreement
  • Canada introduces rail safety legislation for crude
  • Winter expenses hit VPA's bottom line
  • Port of Charleston welcomes Biden, strong January box business
  • Small businesses remain at risk from West Coast ports disruption
  • Work is on-off-on again at Port of Oakland
  • Crowley obtains additional space at Port of Jacksonville
  • Westbound transatlantic helped by strong U.S. dollar
  • Tiger Cool Express expands its reefer fleet
  • Tech Bytes: E2open, Aljex Software, FourKites, UNIT45 and Globe Tracker International
  • CORRECTION: Port Tampa Bay's dock ownership

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
  • Australia to ban vessels flouting maritime rules
    Could be refused entry for up to 24 months.
  • Dan-Bunkering adds two offices in South America
    Located in Valparaiso and Montevideo.
  • ABS approves LNG-powered towboat design
    Capitalises on Wartsila's dual-fuel technology.
  • Human error caused bunker spill from state-run ferry
    Chief engineer unfamiliar with the fuel-transfer system, says probe.
  • ABB to supply fuel monitoring systems
    'Fuel consumption is the highest operational expenditure for the global fleet, and one of the biggest environmental concerns.'
  • Dual-fuel still good for LNG carriers
    Despite fall in oil price, says lawyer.
  • Opposition 'sensationalising the risks of LNG bunkering'
    Gibraltar opposition party claims LNG bunkering accident would be 'catastrophic'.
  • Trident Alliance signs up new member
    Ferry company supports firm and transparent enforcement.
  • New appointment at CSC Commodities
    Derivatives market has seen 'dramatic changes, including the exit of many traditional liquidity providers.'
  • 'Private sector should have run bunker project'
    Sri Lanka Ports Authority facing criticism for failed venture in Hambantota.
  • Korean dry bulk outfit goes under
    Citing difficult markets.
  • Meeting of ECA states to focus on compliance
    Talks take place this week in Denmark.
  • Report: Marine lubricants market set to grow
    Market revenue to reach $9.36 billion by the end of 2018.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands India ops
    Employee has more than seven years of experience in bunkering.
  • Cockett Marine Oil hires staff at Greece
    Apostolos Papatheodorou joins company as supply trader.
  • SLPA to exit marine fuels business
    Port authority expects $16 million loss from Hambantota bunkering operations.
  • Hybrid ferries to be fitted with Corvus' energy storage system
    Technology will help reduce emissions, improve operational efficiency of vessels.
  • Specialised policing unit to monitor Suez Canal corridor
    Unit to be managed by Egypt's Minister of Interior.
  • Brazilian fast supply vessel completes launch, trials
    Vessel's fuel capacity is in excess of 40,000 litres.
  • Condition-monitoring system to go to main engines
    ClassNK and Mitsui collaborating on system.
  • US West Coast ports dispute settled
    Longshore workers and PMA reach five-year deal.
  • Indian firm to buy 'fuel-saving' feeder ships
    Company head backs government plan to link all Indian coastal cities.

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Genoa
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Rome
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In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
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Cairo
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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.
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Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
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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
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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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