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November 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese JV pays US$940m to 65pc stake in Turkish container terminal Kumport
  • How China slowdown could spark a shipping M&A wave
  • Iran's Shahid Rajaei port fast becoming a major hub for international container lines
  • Maersk's Triple-E 18,000-TEU ship makes one-off call at Jebel Ali port
  • Russia's new deepwater port of Bronka is equipped to open soon
  • Volga-Dnepr air cargo crew killed in Mali Islamist terrorist attack
  • Amazon to build 1m square-foot midwest US logistics hub in Columbus
  • Washed-out Mombasa road blocks supplies to neigbouring land-locked nations
  • CEVA to manage warehouse for Pellegrini near Milan, Italy
  • CP teams up again with CFL to support cardiac research in Winnipeg Hospital
  • FCS and WFS set up partnership for airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport
  • United reaches agreement in principle with union to extend pilot contracts
  • DHL to build new air cargo terminal in Bucharest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vision 2030
  • UK pallet distributor investing in new trucks
  • Tiaca welcomes two new members
  • Long lasting love story
  • POSS for short sea hops
  • 159 engineers graduate from Swiss technical college
  • Will road transport in Europe be delayed?
  • Cathay Pacific unveils biggest environmental project
  • Seasons and services are changing
  • Progress for Tasmania's railfreight rejuvenation protect
  • Single CEO for Austria and Germany
  • Combining strengths to improve logistics in Italy
  • Yet more Albatros Express offers
  • Mahesh Kurukulasuriya is "Young Manager of the Year"
  • Bronka geared up and raring to go
  • Taiwan's largest ever commercial airplane purchase

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Dedicated ro-pax CO2 metrics will reward efficient operators, says Interferry
    Ro pax vessels such as Veteran (pictured) carry mixed cargo loads. Credit: DamenDedicated operational parameters by which ro-pax ships can measure their CO2 emissions under Europe's upcoming monitoring scheme will be announced by 18 December this year. Under Europe's Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulation, which comes into force on 1 January...
  • Converted ferry reported to have capsized off Fiji
    Ex-ferry Suilven. Credit: Trevor CoppockA 41-year-old former Calmac ferry, Suilven, has reportedly capsized close to the Suva harbour entrance in Fiji. For some years it also served on the Cook Strait on the Wellington-Picton and later the Wellington-Nelson routes. It is understood that the vessel is owned by Venus Shipping of Fiji,...
  • South Korea's Dong-Ah wins Yeosu port work contract
    Yeosu, South Korea. Credit: PASouth Korean construction firm Dong-Ah Geological Engineering said on 24 November that it has been subcontracted to work on part of the outer facilities for the Yeosu New North Port project. Hyundai Engineering & Construction is the main contractor for the project, which would serve as an...
  • Dry bulk shipping market hurt by drop in China's coking coal imports
    Coking coal being loaded on a ship bound for China. Credit: HasenpuschChina's coking coal imports are expected to decline substantially this year, adding to the already dismal picture for dry bulk shipping. Seaborne coking coal is usually transported on Capesizes from Australia and Panamaxes from Indonesia and the US. Weakening steel production...
  • Impairment charge plunges Seadrill into multi-billion dollar loss
    A Seadrill rig. Credit: SeadrillDrill ship and rig operator Seadrill has reported a huge loss for both 3Q15 and 1H15 on the back of a USD1.8 billion impairment charge relating to two companies in which it has a stake. The London-listed group posted a net loss of USD1.9 billion in 3Q15...
  • Throughput falls at China's top-eight ports amid worsening trade data
    China's Dalian port. Credit: PAChina's top-eight container ports handled fewer containers in October compared with the same period last year as customs data for the month showed worse than expected international trade figures. The ports of Dalian, Guangzhou, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Xiamen handled a combined throughput of 12.45...
  • Galactic Maritime bags $8m Malaysian dredging job
    Malaysian reclamation company Galactic Maritime has won a dredging project worth MYR34.5 million (USD8 million) in Penang, Malaysia. The contract, signed with Malaysia-based Alam Seada, requires Galactic Maritime to supply three vessels for dredging and land reclamation works in Penang, including transporting around 3 million m³ of sand for the project. Malaysia-listed...
  • Swire expands Aussie bulk coverage despite tough market
    Swire Shipping's MV Erradale loading US West Coast logs. Source: Swire Shipping.Swire Shipping is growing its Australia operations, bucking a slowdown in the industry that has seen other carriers closing shop. The Singapore-based shipping line announced that Swire Bulk was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner...
  • ITF union calls for nationalisation of Indonesian oil and gas assets
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on the president of Indonesia to reconsider Chevron's USD12 billion deepwater development project in the country and nationalise the nation's untapped oil and gas assets. In a letter to President Joko Widodo, also provided to IHS Fairplay, ITF Asia Pacific chairman Hanafi Rustandi urged...
  • Swire Bulk sets up desk in Australia
    Swire Shipping has bucked the trend in Australia, expanding its operations while other shipping lines are closing shop. On 23 November, Swire Bulk announced that it was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner division. Adam Lucas, general manager Australia, and Antony Riley, assistant chartering manager, will...
  • South America's bulk shipping still positive
    Vale iron ore mine. Credit: PA.It has been a year of setbacks for South America. GDP growth has slid. Currency exchange rates have fallen versus the US dollar, jeopardising import demand, while China's pullback is threatening South American commodity exports. Nevertheless, a feared drop in dry and liquid bulk shipping...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Cargolux pilots 'very likely' to strike, unless new deal on work agreement is reached
  • Container shipping mega-alliances face major shake-up as new mergers loom
  • Hapag-Lloyd successfully pulled off its IPO, but are investors' funds now at risk?
  • Steve Parker to succeed Marc Huybrechts as CLECAT president
  • Strikes planned at Rotterdam port in December and January
  • A secretive air cargo operation is running in Ohio, and signs point to Amazon
  • China Shipping merger highlights challenges of SOE reform

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Canadian shipbuilders in spat over interim oiler contract
  • Metal Shark delivers multipurpose port security vessel
  • Royal Caribbean to upgrade turbochargers on four ships
  • Stena Bulk orders three more IMOIIMAX MR tankers
  • Giant RO/ROs will have MacGregor access equipment

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Port of Kalama receives WPPA Port of the Year nod
  • Bellingham Port Commission Oks 2016 strategic budget
  • Mitsui using FLIR thermal system to monitor coal cargo temperatures
  • Port of Seattle upgrading Sea-Tac with runway debris detection system
  • CMA CGM expanding NEMO line coverage

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Iran's return to full oil exports will be positive not a threat, says Frontline
    Opportunities will arise for foreign tankers to haul cargoes from Iran, predicts Frontline's Macleod
  • North P&I predicts return to underwriting profit
    Combined ratio will fall from 109% to 89%, says marine mutual
  • The results round-up
    Offshore and dry bulk continues to suffer, while tankers and lessors enjoy a profitable third quarter
  • Lidinsky to step down after six years at FMC
    White House nominates Daniel Maffei as successor
  • StealthGas sees profits dip in weak spot market
    Owner keeps up pace on share buybacks
  • Lavinia emerges as buyer of unfinished Chinese bulker hulls
    Laskaridis family group estimates vessels need up to $4m apiece to finish
  • Suezmax and aframax rates firm up amid healthy vessel demand
    Black Sea suezmax and Carribbean and US Gulf aframax trades support rates
  • Rolls-Royce eyes marine business sale
    Chief executive review of business could see wide-ranging changes to keep shareholders happy
  • Crude tanker charter rates boost SFI
    Fredriksen-linked leasing unit reports $45.5m net profit
  • BIMCO adds anti-corruption clause
    Association moves to help stamp out illegal payments in shipping
  • ClassNK amends rules after MOL Comfort catastrophe
    Japanese class society to adopt amendments ahead of IACS deadline
  • Supramax Index lowest since January 2009
    BSI falls to near all-time low amid persistent oversupply
  • Ocean protection a matter of life and death, says Sasakawa
    Industry veteran calls for unified global body to protect seas for future generations
  • Aurora LPG hit by time charter exposure
    Oslo-listed firm close to fully financing five of its six newbuilding vessels
  • Seadrill impairments top $1.8bn
    Drilling arm of Fredriksen empire reports heavy third-quarter loss
  • Golden Ocean reports $40.7m loss for third quarter
    John Fredriksen-controlled bulker operator sees up to 12 more months of tough market conditions
  • Frontline sees strongest third quarter in seven years
    High demand for oil and port congestion keeps tanker market buoyant
  • Cerberus Capital raises stake in Team Tankers to 10.2%
    Cerberus affiliate bought 1.4% stake in Oslo-listed tanker company
  • G6 alliance headed for choppy waters
    NOL sale and Cosco-China Shipping merger set to cut G6 capacity share
  • Shipping emissions 'could comprise 17% of global CO2 by 2050'
    Proposed emissions cuts from industry insufficient to keep global warming below COP 21 target, say green groups
  • DFDS raises shipping capacity on Rotterdam to UK freight routes
    Bigger ship joins Rotterdam-Felixstowe service, freeing up 6,000 dwt Anglia Seaways to switch to Immingham
  • APM Terminals opens expanded Aquaba Logistics Village
    Upgraded facility comprises 3.2 acres of multipurpose warehousing and 9.8 acres open yard space
  • UK Chamber looks at CO2 emissions ahead of COP21
    Global shipping emissions regulations still in flux as Europe's regional rules come closer
  • American Club increases 2016 P&I premiums
    But club keeps mutual freight, demurrage and defence cover premiums flat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Empty boxes drive NY-NJ port's October volume growth
    Port Newark Container Terminal. Credit: Dan DeLucaContainer volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey posted year-over-year gains in October, driven by increased exports of empty containers. Port terminals last month handled 311,992 containers of all sizes, a 1.7 percent increase from a year earlier and the highest the...
  • Truck tonnage reverses two-month decline in October
    For-hire truck tonnage reversed two months of decline in October even as inventories remain a drag on truck freight volume, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA's seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.9 percent in October when compared to September and the index was...
  • Brazil preps plan on future port development
    Brazil's Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, is preparing to launch a new National Plan for Port Logistics, or PNLP, which will outline future growth in the sector up to the year 2042 and underpin investments totaling more than 40 billion reais ($10.77 billion). The plan will help the country recognize and...
  • Intermodal rates are down, but winter could quickly change that
    U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates have been falling thanks in large part to loose capacity on major lanes, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. The Indianapolis-based 3PL, though, is warning that trend could easily reverse course if the industry is rocked by another winter as it has been in years...
  • Shekou leads China's ports in going green
    Container terminals in China looking to improve their environmental performance need look no further than Shekou Container Terminals. The terminal operator has won recognition for cutting carbon emissions, saving energy, and reducing waste through a strategy that also targets high productivity and quality service. At the 11th China Freight Industry Awards held...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Safe Bulkers to buy back preferred shares
    New York-listed shipowner prepares to spend $20m retiring shares with 8% payouts.
  • VLGC dock readied in US Virgin Islands
    The dock is part of scheme by the Islands' major utility to use LPG for power generation.
  • Ship Finance hunting for opportunities
    While latest growth is in containerships, shipowner also looking at bulkers and tankers.
  • Ship Finance buys newbuilding boxships
    Ole Hjertaker-led shipowner reveals acquisition as it reports stronger earnings.
  • Frontline chief cool on possible Iranian impact
    Robert Hvide Macleod believes lifting of sanctions could prove to be positive for the tanker market.
  • StealthGas reports drop in Q3 profit
    The Athens-based LPG shipowner cites weak spot market for handysize carriers.
  • GulfMark stacks AHTS
    Highland Endurance idled in the UK - ship number 94 on North Sea lay-up list.
  • GulfMark shares all the rage for Raging
    New Jersey-based hedge fund lifts stake in offshore vessel owner to 19.9%.
  • BIMCO fights corruption
    International shipping organisation introduces new clause to tackle illegal payment demands.
  • EAT pushes up earnings
    Malaysian tanker owner and yard group boosted by new FSO in third quarter.
  • Frontline shares fly on dividend promise
    John Fredriksen-led tanker owner sees stock march up as investors latch on to post-merger payout.
  • Stena Bulk confirms $200m order in China
    Swedish owner says three firm vessels and two optional units will begin to arrive in 2017.
  • Drifting ship under tow
    DFDS Lys Line vessel being taken to Orkney port for repairs after suffering engine problems.
  • Crewman's body found
    Seafarer fell overboard Polish cargoship off the Netherlands.
  • Fitch boosts SCF
    Ratings agency upgrades Russian owner due to good tanker prospects in 2016 and "capacity discipline."
  • Concordia adds cream to products cake
    Stena-backed owner boosts chartered fleet with two-year deal signed alongside Stena Weco.
  • CO2 measures to top forecast
    A week before crucial meeting in Paris, the ICS says emissions reduction will be bigger than anticipated.
  • Libyans threaten Glencore
    Eastern government will stop tankers loading oil bought by trader from rival western regime.
  • Irving in conversion row
    Canadian yard under fire for asking state to halt boxship job awarded to rival Davie.
  • Aurora close to funds and opposed to offer
    VLGC specialist says it is in final stages of securing newbuilding loan as it again hits out at unsolicited takeover.
  • Ro-ro goes down
    All crew saved from freight vessel Suilven following capsize in Fiji harbour.
  • Golden gets busy in face of dry downturn
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner reveals a string of changes as it braces for challenging six to 12 months.
  • Genting deadline stretched
    Asian group completes Lloyd Werft takeover, but has another six months to order ships worth $585m as part of deal.
  • Fredriksen swaps capes for suezmaxes
    Frontline buys tanker pair at New Times after Golden Ocean converts double newbuild contract.
  • Aussie rules rejected?
    Independent senators to torpedo bill to open up Australian market to foreign crews.
  • Swiber sells out
    Singapore owner offloads 49% stake in Indonesian joint venture.
  • Seadrill loses $1.9bn
    Impairments related to share price collapse at MLP spin-off hit John Fredriksen-backed driller.
  • Is shipping industry safe from ISIS ?
    In the wake of Paris atrocities security expert says industry should examine itself for vulnerabilities.
  • American Club to raise premiums by 2.5%
    New York-based P&I club seeks to fortify financial position despite freight markets.
  • Stifel: Iran sanctions moves to help gas
    With no impact on the world chemical tanker fleet, LNG and LPG carriers to see boost.
  • Precious eyes bond market
    Thai-based bulk carrier owner said to be mulling fund raiser before the end of the year.
  • Triumph mediation fails to stop lawsuit
    Fight involving shipyard BAE Systems and Carnival marches toward March trial in Mobile.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Port of Long Beach to consider reducing container free time
  • Obama nominates Daniel B. Maffei to become Federal Maritime Commissioner
  • MacGregor wins contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • The 'new' railroad service imperative: Reliability over speed
  • IAG Cargo launches Cargo Connector import service in the U.S.
  • APMT completes phase 2 of Aqaba Logistics Village
  • Eimskip reports strong Q3 results
  • Executive Moves: CSX and CLECAT
  • OOCL launches new intra-Asia service
  • PortMiami October box volume rises 11.6%
  • Ag secretary Vilsack hopeful on China trade prospects
  • U.S. military picks Gulfport as 'strategic seaport'
  • Ocean carriers adjust massive Europe-Oceania-Asia loop
  • Amazon unveils plans for its first Ohio fulfillment centers
  • Port of Savannah begins importing Peruvian avocados
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and Wan Hai
  • Executive Moves: Intelligrated and Jettainer

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Regulations should target shipping's 'nanoparticle emissions'
    Researchers say a preliminary report on soot emissions from ships could be ready early next year.
  • Marine manufacturers approve ExxonMobil EALs
    Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says.
  • Buyers showing interest as bunker prices rise
    Singapore market sees 380 cSt material climb by $8 per metric tonne.
  • CO2 reduction: 'Don't push shipping any harder'
    Shipowners' association says secotr is already on course to make deep cuts in emissions.
  • Ecoslops starts volume production
    Of its recycled bunker fuel.
  • Shipping generates almost half coastal 'nanoparticle' pollution
    New data suggests emissions from ships are more harmful than previously thought.
  • Livorno to offer cold ironing
    Port to extend service to cruise vessels.
  • Malaysia: Official gives details of detained vessels
    Suspected vessel operated by a Singapore-based company.
  • Platts pre-report survey of analysts EIA data
    1.1-million-barrel draw in US distillate stocks likely.
  • Marine manufacturers approval ExxonMobil EALs
    Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says.
  • Livorno starts cold ironing experiments
    Port intends to offer cold ironing to cruise vessels by 2018.
  • Singapore-Malta oil trading JV gets government backing
    CEO of New Silkroutes Group linked to bunker supply operations at Singapore.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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