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March 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Ships at Los Angeles and Long Beach still at anchor in record numbers
  • EU 'orders' Greece to renege on Cosco Piraeus port deal to raise new cash
  • Clarkson ranks ClassNK as world's No 1 classification society in tonnage
  • Palau Republic flag value soars as wreck removal rule comes into force
  • Insurer ITIC warns of fraud incidents rising in wider marine industry
  • More US beef enters Hong Kong than can be consumed, despite mainland ban
  • Canadian National to build intermodal hub near Toronto as Brampton fills up
  • Port Klang earmarks US$80 million to enhance flow between terminals
  • Construction works to affect marine traffic in Hong Kong
  • FedEx quarterly profit up 53pc to US$580 million as revenue increases 4pc
  • Yangtze River Express quits Frankfurt for Munich, having added Brussels
  • LATAM narrows loss to US$209 billion as revenues fall 1.7pc to $3.04 billion
  • Old timers trace the pitfalls of air cargo continuing crisis in Shanghai

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • BCHAA welcomes new Custom brokers
  • Chittagong-Kolkata direct service launched
  • Maiden vessel of Milaha's NDX service calls Nhava Sheva
  • Marine Pollutants - MARPOL ANNEX III
  • MSC set to induct another giant boxship
  • Chennai Port surpasses last fiscal's throughput by March 21 this year
  • Port of Amsterdam delegation to visit Mumbai
  • Air freight makes slow start in 2015
  • INR rises against dollar for 7th consecutive session
  • Merchandise exports seen contracting again
  • KPT adjudged Sea Port of the Year for non-containerised cargo at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2015

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New contract for Norbert Dentressangle
  • Capex for Rio's ports to reach USD 880 million
  • Switzerland to fast-track railfreight
  • BP hands out five year logistics service contract
  • China's first commercial flight with biofuel
  • Massive funds earmarked for Indian rail projects
  • New location in Norway
  • Two long-serving managers piped off board
  • Airbus delivers 9,000th aircraft and regrets accident
  • US coast guard accepts KR for ballast testing
  • Work on Söderas railway reconstruction progressing
  • Automotive in USA goes Penske
  • DP World to develop Maldivian port industry

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Doyle re-confirmed at US Federal Maritime Commission
    The US Senate has confirmed William Doyle for another term as a commissioner at the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The unanimous vote on 23 March allows Doyle to serve on the five-member panel until 30 June 2018. He began serving as a commissioner in January 2013. Doyle and his fellow
  • UK ferries braced for exit checks
    The UK's Port of Dover ferry operators are bracing themselves for the 8 April deadline when they take over responsibility for passport checks of all UK travellers leaving the port for abroad. Concerns about congestion aired by the UK Chamber of Shipping and the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
  • RINA updates offshore platform rules
    The Italian classification group RINA has updated its offshore platform rules in response to growing industry challenges in the offshore sector, it announced today. The rules and guidance provide a comprehensive guide to classification, certification, and verification of fixed offshore oil and gas
  • Great Lakes reinforcements may fail to break the ice
    Shipowners are worried that the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG's) plan to send two ships to reinforce its Great Lakes icebreaking force will not be sufficient to open shipping channels after the St Lawrence Seaway opens on 2 April. "The challenge looks much greater with fewer breakers than
  • Wilson orders three 2,600dwt bulkers at Wuxue Janda
    Wilson, the listed Norwegian shortsea shipping group, has ordered three 2,600dwt bulk carriers from the Wuxue Janda Shipbuilding yard in Hubei, China. The three ships are scheduled to be delivered in 2016 and each cost about EUR3.3 million (USD3.5 million). The company has obtained refund
  • Piracy humanitarian group's future in doubt
    The falling number of Somali pirate incidents could spell the end of piracy humanitarian group MPHRP in its current form. The future of the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) is under review, the organisation has told IHS Maritime. Funding from its main backer, the ITF
  • Shipping casualties 'lowest in 10 years'
    The number of shipping losses dropped to a 10-year low last year, according to the third safety and shipping review from German marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Only 75 ships over 100 gt were lost to sinking, grounding, or fire/explosion last year - down 32% on the
  • Bright outlook seen for crude and product tankers
    The outlook for both the crude oil and the product tanker sectors looks encouraging, shipping analysts in Norway say. Saudi Arabia has increased its oil production to 10 million bpd, an increase of 0.4 million bpd from February. "Saudi Arabia has increased their crude exports so far this year,
  • Ningbo port eyes seaway-railway routes
    Ningbo Port Group sees potential in seaway-railway intermodal transport as the central Chinese port looks for more business. According to Tong Mengda, chief economist of Ningbo Port Group, the port should prioritise the development of the seaway-railway intermodal transport because that segment was
  • COSCO Pacific posts higher revenue
    Hong Kong-listed COSCO Pacific has posted an 8.9% (USD870.1 million) rise in revenue for 2014 compared with the previous year, the company said in a stock filing on 24 March. Profit also rose 2.3% year on year (y/y) to USD292.8 million in 2014, excluding the discontinued operation, due to container
  • Unlisted shipbuilders likely to show reduced order activity
    South Korea's unlisted shipbuilders will become less aggressive in order activity, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "Most shipbuilding contracts are based on a heavy tail payment scheme, so shipbuilders are responsible for working capital. Since
  • IMO canvasses views on ballast water systems
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for those involved in the testing, approval, fitting, and operation of ballast water management systems to complete two online surveys giving their opinion of current approval guidelines. Survey responses will go into a review being conducted
  • Shina SB at crossroads
    South Korean shipyard Shina Shipbuilding (Shina SB), which is under court receivership, will know its fate in late March as the court decides to either extend the company's receivership period or declare it bankrupt. Shina SB, which was once one of the world's 10 largest shipyards, had been under a
  • Rizhao Port's profit down 28.6% for 2014
    Shanghai-listed Rizhao Port announced on 23 March that the company recorded profit of CNY573 million (USD92.3 million) for 2014, down 28.6% year on year (y/y). The decrease of profit was attributed to the reduction of cargo throughput, rising labour costs, as well as the bankruptcy of Shanxi Haixin
  • Thailand to get Japanese support for rail link
    Rail links between Myanmar's Dawei port project and Thailand's gateway port, Laem Chabang, are under discussion, Thai prime minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said in a weekly address. The links are set to be built with help from Japan, Gen Prayut said, referring to a recent meeting with Japanese
  • Vietnam VP Bank to buy 51% stake in CICT
    Vietnam-based VP Bank is poised to acquire shipping liner Vinalines' 51% stake in Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT) in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Vinalines proposed to sell its majority stake in the terminal to VP Bank as a solution for its outstanding debt of around VND9 trillion
  • CMES aims to double revenues in 2015
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) aims to double its revenues in 2015 from 2014 to CNY5.4 billion (USD870.9 million) with the deliveries of newbuilds after a rash of scrapping of old tonnage last year. In 2014, CMES' revenues rose 1.4% year on year (y/y) to CNY2.6 billion, a stock filing of

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • ABS updates guidance on LNG bunkering
  • Davie celebrates 190th anniversary
  • MTU to pay $1.2 million in settlement with EPA
  • Kvichak books order for 60 ft research catamaran
  • Bisso Towboat takes delivery of newbuild ship-assist tug
  • ABB adds to Azipod line
  • Senate confirms William Doyle for further FMC term
  • Barge services provider faces OSHA penalties
  • Newbuild Songa semi to get sponsons and blisters
  • Shipping losses decline, but new threats loom

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Port of Everett inks lease with All Ocean Services
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel
  • Georgia Ports Authority releases February numbers
  • Cruise season begins early for Port Metro Vancouver
  • CMA CGM Group adding new 10,900 TEU containership

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Mixed reaction to 29% UK casualty surge
    MCA and Chamber satisfied with safety record, but RMT expresses concern
  • Shipowners looking more closely at lifecycle costs
    Operators working more closely with equipment suppliers as they seek to maximise return from investment in technology
  • Rickmers Shipmanagement adds seven bulkers
    Unnamed new vessels to be phased in from April 1
  • Tankers: Revelling in the present
    Making hay while the sun shines because the future holds too many unknowns
  • Savannah box volumes on the rise
    Georgia Port Authority facility recorded double-digit container growth in February
  • Mexico on cusp of becoming LNG exporter, but it won't be easy
    Liquefaction plans are afoot but stumbling blocks exist
  • US judge dismisses Restis defamation case against UANI
    Update: Restis and Enterprises disappointed not to be given their day in court 'due to opaque reasons'
  • PIL takes majority stake in Mariana Express Lines
    MELL to be operated alongside PIL's Pacific Direct Line
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping posts $32.3m profit
    Revived tanker segment and hefty government subsidies contribute to performance
  • Chemical tanker recovery expected in 2016
    Middle Eastern petrochemical plant investment aids path to recovery for chemtankers
  • Cosco Pacific sees terminal profits grow by 18%
    Ports operations show strong growth, but container leasing unit weighs down group earnings
  • Data Hub: Trade Routes
    Boom times on the transatlantic - carriers are expected to cascade larger vessels into the trade as upgrades are carried out at ports and the Panama Canal completes its expansion
  • Tanker recovery hinges on stable supply-demand picture
    Leading tanker owners cautiously optimistic and Scorpio's Bugbee tells Capital Link audience that private equity should push for consolidation
  • UK waters buck trend as shipping gets safer
    Casualties around Britain up 29% in 2014, says Allianz report
  • Billion-dollar casualties set to increase, Allianz warns
    Fewer incidents overall, but some will be hugely costly, insurer predicts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • TSA reports processing delays for TWIC cards
    Processing delays are forcing some applicants for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials to wait more than 60 days to receive their TWICs, the Transportation Security Administration said. "We regret any inconvenience or difficulty this may be causing, and are working diligently to reduce the time it takes to process all TWIC applications,"...
  • With continued congestion, LA-Long Beach port extends cap on dockage fees
    Recognizing the impact that port congestion is having on the ability of marine terminals to work container ships, the Long Beach Harbor Commission has extended a cap it had placed on dockage fees charged to shipping lines until June 30. The cap on dockage fees was put into effect last December...
  • Global liner industry faces financially 'challenging' 2015
    Just a week after AlixPartners reported improving finances for container lines, the international consulting firm provided a less-than-cheery projection of the industry's balance sheet in 2015. In its annual report on the industry released Tuesday, the group characterized the outlook for global container lines as "challenging." Its a characterization driven by...
  • US truck volumes slip 3.1 percent in February due to weather and port disruption
    Volumes moved by truck in the U.S. declined in February, the result of severe winter weather and lingering effects of the West Coast port congestion crisis, according to the American Trucking Associations. According to the ATA, for-hire truck tonnage decreased 3.1 percent in February, hitting the lowest levels on the group's...
  • Mitsui to sell US unit to Penske Logistics
    Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. has signed an agreement to sell Transfreight North America (TFNA), its wholly owned U.S. logistics subsidiary, to Penske Logistics for an undisclosed sum. TFNA is based in Kentucky, while Penske Logistics, a 100 percent subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing, is headquartered in Pennsylvania. The deal is...
  • 'We want ships to come here,' Southern California ILWU leader says
    Bobby OlveraInternational Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 President Bobby Olvera told the Long Beach Harbor Commission that dockworkers are committed to clearing out the worst container backlog to hit the Southern California ports in more than a decade, and wants to see the reputation of the ports restored. "You have...
  • Bad weather makes for a rough February at Virginia port
    Winter weather that closed the Port of Virginia for four days contributed to a $560,000 operating loss for the port authority during February. The port is still battling congestion at port terminals that reached crisis levels during the month. Port officials have announced a series of steps aimed at reducing hours-long delays...
  • China to press Greece on port privatization
    China is expected to step up pressure on Greece to revive the stalled privatization of the port of Piraeus during a visit to Beijing this week by ranking members of the new Athens government. Greek deputy prime minister Ioannis Dragasakis, accompanied by two cabinet ministers, starts a four day visit on...
  • YRC Worldwide updating fleet and searching for drivers
    ORLANDO, Florida - After years of deferring major truck purchases, YRC Worldwide is preparing to shed some old equipment and replace it with new tractor-trailers. The $5.1 billion less-than-truckload operator is trading up both trucks and technology, CEO James Welch said at the Truckload & Logistics Council's 41st annual conference...
  • India to automate paperwork for import containers
    The Indian Ministry of Shipping has set April 15 as the date by which shipping lines should start issuing import delivery orders electronically to the cargo interests, another initiative toward paperless operation at major ports aimed at reducing wait times and costs. "The Ministry has initiated many measures to improve ease of doing...
  • US Senate votes Doyle to second term on FMC
    William P. DoyleWilliam P. Doyle was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a second term on the Federal Maritime Commission, with a vote of 89-0. Originally confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 1, 2013, to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Joseph Brennan, Doyle was renominated by President Obama for...
  • Port innovation needed to better meet demands of mega-ships
    Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates had the highest berth productivity for larger ships in 2013, according to the JOC.Ports must embrace revolutionary changes in handling containers to meet carriers' productivity demands for their large vessels, according to Drewry Maritime Research. "The simple fact is that while overall berth productivity...
  • Turkey shipper Butterball seeks ways to slice transportation costs
    When the polar vortex unleashed storm after winter storm last year, the network of distribution centers and third-party warehouses Butterball uses to ship whole turkeys and other products across the U.S. suffered serious disruptions, even in the usually temperate Southeast. "We had some real struggles as weather created all kinds of...
  • Lawsuit filed in advance of Baltimore ILA vote
    Several dozen Baltimore dockworkers have filed a lawsuit challenging their national union's takeover of their local chapter and dismissal of 500 new members before Wednesday's referendum on a local contract. The lawsuit reflects an ongoing power struggle within International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 and further complicates a two-year effort to settle...
  • Apparel's low-cost sourcing model not sustainable, say shippers
    HONG KONG - The low-cost sourcing model that has driven the apparel manufacturing industry from country to country in search of cheaper production alternatives is not sustainable and has to change, top shippers said at a sourcing conference.Heavy discount practices and consumer reluctance to pay more for garments and footwear...
  • A crude warning on rail service
    Intermodal service is sliding back downhill. After recovering rapidly in the weeks following Thanksgiving, the four-week moving average intermodal train speed (for all Class I rails except Canadian Pacific) topped out at 30.9 mph in late January. Since then, this measure has moved steadily downward for six straight weeks and...
  • Late winter weather hampers US railroads' trek to restore intermodal service
    JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Fierce late winter weather dealt a blow to U.S. railroads' efforts to restore intermodal rail service to the level shippers enjoyed before the 2013-2014 winter dragged down performance. But with the weather easing as spring began on Friday, the railroads say they are confident they can make significant...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Crude awakening
    The rebound that has lent support to rates for tankers that trade in the spot market will likely continue in the foreseeable future, a researcher at True North Chartering told TradeWinds today.
  • Sobelmar 'safe'
    A bankrupt Belgian bulker operator has emerged victorious in the first phase of a race to protect its assets from creditors while pursuing a financial overhaul in the US.
  • Blackouts continue in ECAs
    Port authorities are raising concerns about incidents of vessel blackouts following fuel switching in emissions control areas (ECAs), says a top Lloyd's Register (LR) official.
  • Perri abandons Paragon
    Robert Perri made waves on Wall Street today after announcing plans to part ways with Greek bulker operator Paragon Shipping.
  • Canaccord retreats
    It appears that Canaccord Genuity, a diversified North American investment bank, has abandoned an initiative aimed at breaking into the shipping industry.
  • Proceed with caution
    It appears that shipowners are growing increasingly concerned about how much it will cost to maintain compliance with new regulatory requirements.
  • Coffee, tea or LNG?
    LNG power has become an increasingly popular topic at trade shows in recent years but few operators have actually taken the plunge.
  • Restis suit thrown out
    A US judge has jettisoned Victor Restis's defamation lawsuit against an Iran sanctions pressure group on the grounds that the litigation would reveal protected government secrets.
  • Aframaxes make hay in Med
    Aframax tanker rates have surged as the knock on effect of bad weather has brought the sun out for owners in the Mediterranean.
  • More canal cash needed
    Egypt's government is turning to the public again with a bond issue to raise money to widen the Suez Canal.
  • Carisbrooke coping
    UK short-sea operator Carisbrooke Shipping has revealed how it has adapted its fleet to new fuel rules without the option of scrubbers or engine retro-fits.
  • DNB raises products sights
    DNB Markets has brightened its view of the products tanker sector, boosting its rate expectations.
  • Grieg Shipbrokers in black
    Grieg Shipbrokers returned to profit in 2014 as its parent Grieg Group reported what it termed acceptable annual results.
  • Floreana ready for sinking
    A salvage operation to remove a grounded cargoship from the Galapagos Islands is nearing completion.
  • Lauritzen VP dies
    J Lauritzen vice president Henrik Steffensen has died at the age of 53.
  • Alam snaps up $60m OSV
    Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has spent $60m on a modern offshore support vessel from China.
  • Second fire hits Teekay FPSO
    A fire broke out this morning on a Teekay-owned floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit, west of Floro in Norway.
  • Western Bulk pays less
    Western Bulk executives saw their pay packets shrink in 2014 due to smaller bonuses.
  • Rickmers adds seven
    Germany's Rickmers group has won a deal to technically manage a fleet of seven supramaxes.
  • Dry trio for Wilson
    Norwegian owner Wilson has inked three bulker newbuildings in China.
  • Cosco Pacific profit cut
    Port terminal operator Cosco Pacific has seen its annual profit squeezed despite revenue and container throughput increasing.
  • Ship total losses fall
    Last year was the safest for world shipping in a decade according to the big Allianz insurance group.
  • Pareto trims Odfjell stake
    Pareto Management has trimmed its holding in Norwegian shipowner Odfjell.
  • Tanker damage found
    A Norwegian tanker has suffered hull, rudder and propeller damage after grounding over the weekend.
  • Ore exports to resume
    Mexico will resume exports of iron ore from its ports in Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas after authorities confiscated illegal shipments controlled by drug cartels last year.
  • Drunk master fired
    A captain has been sacked after he was found drunk on his bulker in New Zealand.
  • Libya premium shrinks
    The freight rate premium demand by tanker owners to load Libyan crude oil cargoes is said to be disappearing, according to Platts.
  • Gagasan tanker arrested
    Gagasan Carriers has run into trouble with another of its service providers after one of its ships was arrested in Singapore.
  • DCIX shares surge
    Investors look to have given the thumbs up to Diana Containerships' recent acquisition of two panamax boxships.
  • Party time
    The Connecticut Maritime Association's (CMA's) annual conference is well underway and many attendees are anxious to shake hands with the brightest stars of the event, Shipping 2015.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Vessel arrival data shows how quickly West Coast congestion worsened in 2014
  • Doyle confirmed for another term as Federal Maritime Commissioner
  • Crowley adds barge service to Puerto Rico
  • Diana Containerships to purchase two Panamax containerships
  • FedEx paid $1.4b for GENCO
  • FTR: Shippers Conditions Index shows 'short-term' positive indicators
  • DHS names new COAC members
  • EPA awards $8 million for diesel emission reduction programs
  • FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
  • Great Lakes shipping breaks winter slumber
  • Falling energy prices impact KCS rail revenues
  • Service Announcements: C.R. England, Daikin Reefer, CEVA and U-Freight America
  • Executive moves: DHL Global Forwarding, ICAO and ampCNG
  • AEP explores 'strategic options' for barge line

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 24, 2015
  • Indian Defence Minister: Somali pirates may shift towards India
    As security in the Gulf of Aden tightens.
  • Dual-fuel engines for boxships to gain popularity in 'coming years'
    As companies do not seem to be 'in a rush' to adopt technology right now, says chief executive.
  • Mega-box ship deals could prove very costly
    Recent falls in bunker prices offer respite but not a permanent fix to high levels of debt.
  • Shipbuilder shares LNG technology
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has signed an MoU that will see the spread of its patented technology.
  • Ship operator says ECA rules have been a bonus
    'We are confident that the investment has led to safer, greener and more efficiently-run vessels,' says Carisbrooke Shipping CEO.
  • Lower fuel bills give filip to box trades
    Box ship executive optimistic on future growth.
  • Japanese market 'tight' ahead of refinery turnarounds
    Trader: 'We are not even sure we can cover term-demand.'
  • Unpaid bunker bills prompted Singapore arrest
    Ship's owner said to be looking for market exit.
  • LNG bunkering: 'Numbers could be pretty substantial'
    'Oil is like dating, gas is like getting married,' says FGE Chairman at Fujcon 2015.
  • Swedegas gets new owners
    New players see 'major development potential' in Swedish gas market.
  • Piracy alert issued for Singapore-Malacca Strait area
    ReCAAP ISC warns of potential hijackings 'over the next few days'.
  • Antigua to develop local bunker market
    Has plans to develop St John's harbour area.
  • Andatee board member resigns
    'Personal reasons' behind decision.

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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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