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January 26, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 24.6pc to US$1,256/TEU, transpac up 29pc to $2,063/FEU
  • 75pc of pirate attacks in Asian waters, incidents rise 22cp in 2014
  • Puget Sound 'Seaport Alliance's falls to 3.4 million TEU in 2014
  • South Carolina box volume up 12pc in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU
  • CP profit up 68pc to C$1.4 billion, sales up 8pc to US$1.1 billion
  • Worldgate Express Lines looks back on 25 years of rapid growth
  • DHL opens US$35 million air export facility in Chicago O'Hare zone
  • CEVA s expands near Chicago O'Hare with 65,600 square foot warehouse
  • Kalmar to provide automation system for new Melbourne CT
  • ABX Air to lease 15 B767Fs to DHL Express until March 2019
  • Swiss International Air Lines, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic, SATS sign deal
  • Strike looms as Cargolux and its union in deadlock over pilot headcount

International Transport Journalweb site
  • JW Morrison renews its fleet
  • Port of Rotterdam expands eastwards
  • Winners of UK freight association's awards revealed
  • Globalink best in Kazakhstan
  • New UK tax could affect offshore maritime sector
  • Eurotunnel smashes records in 2014
  • Cargo revenues up 2.1% for Delta
  • Kemapack auctioning golden trolley for charity
  • TNT Express CEO returns to marketing roots
  • Arkas overshoots the 1 million teu mark 2014
  • UPR trains ever faster across USA
  • Highlighting importance of Europe's airports
  • Singapore remains top bunkering port
  • Agility aiding distribution in Ghana

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • Takoradi expansion powers ahead
    Phase one of a $344M project to triple capacity at Takoradi, Ghana's oldest seaport, has stepped up a gear with main contractor Jan De Nul Group (JDN) of Belgium beginning to dredge 1M m³ of tough material. Speaking to IHS Maritime, a JDN representative said, "The status of the contract as of today
  • Hazmat reporting goes electronic-only
    An improved system for reporting hazardous cargoes from June this year is being launched by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Under the new system, data will have to be submitted electronically. The agency told IHS Maritime that hard copies of HAZMAT data would not be accepted after the
  • CMB reports $28.8M loss in 2014
    Belgium's CMB group reported a $28.84Bn net loss in 2014 following a year of "big disappointment" with its dry bulk subsidiary, Bocimar. CMB had posted a profit of $49.69M in 2013. The group's aviation business reported a $12.66M profit but Bocimar ran up a $45.51M loss on the year after a $3.47M
  • CMA-CGM expands training
    Container shipping company CMA CGM has launched expanded training facilities at its French headquarters. The business of shipping, management, and cultural understanding to manage international business relationships, are core topics in the 285 modules taught by 53 trainers at the CMA CGM Academy.
  • BHP ramps up coal and iron ore output, cuts oil
    BHP Billiton has reported a 21% rise in coal production with iron ore production also up 15% in its half yearly operational review released this week, while slashing its drilling operations in the United States by 40% in response to falling oil prices. The mining company's Australian metallurgical
  • Australia seeks MH370 recovery tenders
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has called for expressions of interest for the recovery operation in the event that Flight MH370 Boeing 777 is detected. As yet no sign of the aircraft, which went missing on 8 March 2014, has been found. However the bureau announced this week that it is still
  • Magellan Spirit floats free from Nigerian mud
    After a cargo transfer, Teekay Shipping's 104,169gt, 165,500m3-capacity LNG carrier Magellan Spirit was refloated on 22 January from a mud bank 5nm off Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Danish-flagged vessel ran aground on 5 January, shortly after leaving Bonny Island LNG Terminal, bound for Gwangyang,
  • China 'top builder of offshore equipment in 2014'
    China has grown to be the world's largest builder of offshore engineering equipment and offshore vessel in terms of new order values in 2014, according to the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI). In 2014, the new orders placed at Chinese shipyards for equipment and vessels
  • HHI turns to local suppliers in further cost-cutting
    Hyundai Heavy Industries is making the first move towards relying on local equipment suppliers. The Ulsan-based shipbuilder has completed the first phase of a four-year-long plan for llocally source offshore facilities equipment and components, which the company has previously largely secured from
  • Sapangar 'years away' from becoming transhipment hub
    Plans for Sapangar Bay Container Port to become Malaysia's eastern transhipment hub are still some years off, its manager Lai Sui Nar told IHS Maritime on 23 January. "At the moment it is just at the proposal stage and will take several years to implement," Lai said. She said that the possibility
  • Dalian Shipbuilding to build two LNG carriers for Sinopec
    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) won a tender on 16 January to build two 174,000m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for Sinopec's APLNG project in Australia. This order makes DSIC the second Chinese yard to build LNG carriers, besides Hudong-Zhonghua. The bid for the two LNG
  • OSV sinking blamed on weather
    The Inability of a junior master to overcome strong winds caused an offshore supply vessel (OSV) to strike an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in June 2013, a US agency has determined. The B&J Martin-owned OSV Celeste Ann was receiving workers from West Delta oil platform 73, approximately 20nm
  • 'Team effort' brings Hoegh Osaka safely to berth
    Höegh Autoliners' pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Hoegh Osaka has been righted and towed back to Southampton, almost three weeks since developing a 52° list and being deliberately grounded. The crew were able to lift the anchor earlier than expected, and four tugs started moving the ship at 14.50
  • Chinese rig builders brace for slowdown
    Chinese rig builders are heading towards a slowdown due to the recent slump in oil markets. Cancellations and price cuts are expected, as oil companies reduce spending on oil exploration activities. "Future cancellations will depend on the market and unfortunately we are looking at a real risk for
  • Hong Kong to cap sulphur at 0.5% in bunker by 1H15
    Hong Kong looks to introduce a maximum limit of 0.5% on sulphur levels in bunker fuel used by ocean-going vessels when they are at berth in the city's waters during the first half of the year. The reduction of the sulphur content in bunker fuel was initially planned for this month. This cap will
  • China to cancel rare earth export tariff
    Beijing has decided to cancel the export tariff levied on rare earth starting 2 May this year, the Ministry of Commerce announced on 21 January. The abolishment means that China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, will comply fully with the rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) after
  • Keppel's FY14 profit inches forward
    Singapore-listed Keppel Group saw a slight increment of 2% year on year (y/y) or SGD39M ($29.2M) to SGD1.88Bn in its net profit for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2014. The bulk of the net profit was contributed by the company's offshore and marine business segment, Keppel Offshore &
  • Stronger freight rates for oil tankers this year
    All signs point towards strong freight rates for oil tankers this year, said CIMB Securities today. In a research report, CIMB Securities analyst Gan Jian Bo said a favourable demand-supply balance, a substantial number of VLCCs being booked for floating storage and higher condensate exports from

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • Irving to be Canadian Surface Combatant prime contractor
  • CoCo Yachts books order for high speed cat
  • ABB books record orders for Azipods
  • Euronav ups size of U.S. IPO
  • Former "Google" barge sold
  • McCain doesn't back down on Jones Act amendment
  • Metcalf to succeed Cox as President of CSA

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • Federal Maritime Commission slates annual environmental forum
  • Liu named deputy director of Port of Los Angeles
  • Maersk Line teams with DB Schenker for CO2 emissions reduction agreement
  • NOAA names Craig Mclean deputy assistant administrator
  • Mitsui adding coal carrier for Chubu Electric service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • CSAV continues share sale
    Chilean carrier will return to shareholders for a second pre-emptive offering
  • Allied World liability move designed to broaden product range
    Grefe believes company can compete with P&I clubs
  • Willis takeover of Miller Insurance could mean more vertical integration
    But suitable targets are thin on the ground, senior insurers warn
  • Greek shipping wary of election outcome
    Owners want incoming government to leave industry's framework alone
  • World Shipping Council hits out at proposed European requirements
    Brussels' proposals would require carriers and NVOCCs to provide details on the buyer and seller of imported goods
  • New drive to boost Swedish flag
    Following last year's elections, interest has been renewed in creating a competitive tonnage tax system
  • Owners size up suezmaxes as market stabilises
    A more robust freight market leads to one thing: fresh orders of newbuildings, as owners seeks to capitalise - but at what price in the long run?
  • Asia-north Europe rates jump as January GRIs come into effect
    Freight rates up nearly 25%, yet wary carriers announce further GRIs to help lessen impact of customary Chinese New Year crash
  • DVB sale speculation takes new twist
    Shipping lender on block for some time, say ship finance sources
  • Work starts on project to double DCT Gdansk capacity
    New berth will add 1.7m teu of capacity to the fast-growing Polish port
  • Transition in Saudi Arabia unlikely to affect tanker shipping
    Kingdom's policy of maintaining Opec production at current levels of around 30m barrels per day is expected to remain intact for now
  • Week on Wall Street | January 23
    First Euronav, then Tankships - crude tankers are commanding attention
  • Euronav upsizes and prices US IPO
    Belgium tanker owner also creates a US share exchange offer
  • US west coast employers in fresh appeal to ILWU
    Ship delays in California worsen as labour contract negotiations remain deadlocked

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • KCS overcomes congestion, diversions to post intermodal growth
    Kansas City Southern Railway's intermodal traffic increased 8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2014, despite congestion from other U.S. railroads and cross-border diversions that cost it some volume. Congestion issues resulting from other rail networks that KCS connects with cost it intermodal revenue and volume, the railroad told investors...
  • High holiday operating costs cut into UPS earnings
    After an overly costly holiday season cut into 2014 earnings, UPS is considering "new pricing strategies" and expense steps as it plans for the peak shipping season in 2015. The largest U.S. transport operator today lowered its earnings guidance for 2014 and the fourth quarter, acknowledging that it overspent on capacity...
  • CN rejects extension of conciliation in talks with engineers
    Canadian National Railway today turned down a request by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to extend the current conciliation process by 60 days, saying additional time isn't required to reach an agreement. "The company remains optimistic that the two parties can and will reach a new collective agreement," Jean-Jacques Ruest, executive...
  • CP, coming off a record year, confident of intermodal growth
    Canadian Pacific Railway said it expects mid- to high-single-digit intermodal revenue growth this year, as domestic intermodal traffic builds steadily and container lines boost volume on improving services. CEO Hunter E. Harrison's effort to boost CP's domestic intermodal business already is paying off, with fourth-quarter 2014 traffic rising at the briskest...
  • South America-US containerized trade poised for another flip
    For the last quarter-century or more, container shipping patterns between the U.S. East Coast and the east coast of South America have been susceptible to flips and turns. Another one appears imminent. For much of the first decade after the turn of the century, the northbound leg was stronger. Brazil's currency,...
  • Major Japanese ports weathering economic storm
    Japan's five biggest ports saw their international container traffic grow moderately in the first three quarters of 2014 from a year earlier despite turbulent economic conditions at home and in some of the nation's main export markets. The five ports - Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Kobe - together account for...
  • Blue Dart denies report that DHL will sell stake to Amazon
    Blue Dart Express is denying that its parent DHL Express Singapore Pte. Ltd. is negotiating to sell its holdings in the Indian subsidiary to U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon. "We have been informed by DHL Express Singapore Pte. Ltd. that they are not now engaged in negotiations to sell their stake in...
  • Maersk chief rules out return to pre-crisis trade growth rates
    Maersk's chief executive warned global trade will never return to the heady growth rates experienced before the global financial crisis of 2008, partly due to moves by western firms to repatriate manufacturing closer to home. Ocean carriers must also brace for a run of falling freight rates in the coming years,...
  • Asia-Europe rates take off ahead of Chinese New Year
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia-North Europe trade surged to $1,256 per 20-foot container as carriers levied January general rates increases and volumes grew in the build up to Chinese New Year, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).The rate was $248 per...
  • China's failing food checks reveal quality control limitations
    HONG KONG - An Asia food inspection specialist has highlighted the enormous task facing China in improving its quality controls as the fragmented food production industry regularly generates high profile scandals. AsiaInspection conducted 7,000 food inspections, tests and audits in China last year, and 48 percent of the food processing plants...
  • UP: West Coast port congestion dragging international intermodal growth
    Union Pacific Railroad said U.S. West Coast port congestion will remain a drag on its volume growth until the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers agree to a contract. UP said it has a contingency plan ready if there is a work stoppage and has shared those plans with...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • US Navy ro-ro runs aground
    A US Navy ro-ro containership has run aground off the coast of Japan.
  • Opatz abandons ship
    The managing director of Schlussel Reederei has emerged as the latest casualty of an increasingly intense battle between prominent members of the German containership operator's leadership team.
  • Eco-nomics
    It appears that George Economou's pursuit of another Times Square listing has reignited the debate about the benefits of 'eco' tonnage.
  • Economou's kitchen
    George Economou made waves on Wall Street this week when the tycoon emerged as the architect of a new tanker venture that plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO).
  • Star Bulk starts scrapping
    Star Bulk has sold a 1994-built bulker for demolition in a deal that the company said will generate a profit over net book value.
  • Frontline scores again
    John Fredriksen's tanker company Frontline has secured time charters of more than a year for its oldest VLCCs.
  • Vinalines IPO coming
    Loss-making Vietnamese state-run shipowner Vinalines said it plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the first quarter.
  • Merger moves closer
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Shipping has registered to issue $507m of shares as it seeks to complete its merger with sister outfit Golden Ocean.
  • UBS upgrades Wartsila
    Investment bank UBS has raised Wartsila's status from sell to neutral, a few days before the Finnish company publishes its full year results.
  • Double or nothing
    Bangladesh has reacted to a serious oil spill in the environmentally sensitive Sundarbans area by banning single-hulled tankers.
  • A shocking suggestion
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Workers eye ro-paxes
    The French workers' cooperative (Scop) that runs MyFerryLink may buy the cross-Channel operation.
  • EU loses sanctions battle
    Europe's General Court has scrapped sanctions against 40 Iranian shipping companies.
  • "Shipping beyond parties"
    Theodore Veniamis, the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), has said Greek shipping should remain beyond political parties, as a national election looms.
  • Cruiseship hits FSRU
    An LNG regasification vessel owned by Hoegh LNG has been hit by a Costa cruiseship while the gas ship was berthed at a shiprepair yard in China.
  • Magellan Spirit refloated
    Teekay's Magellan Spirit has been refloated after 18 days stuck in the mud off Nigeria's Bonny island.
  • Euronav adds $40m
    Tanker owner Euronav has increased the size of its US IPO proceeds by $40m after it was over-subscribed.
  • Daiichi wins appeal
    Japanese dry bulk operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen has won its appeal against a UK High Court order to pay $137.6m plus $29m in costs for the loss of the 176,000-dwt bulker Ocean Victory (built 2005) at the Japanese port of Kashima in 2006.
  • MOL starts coal charter
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new bulker that will carry coal into Hekinan.
  • GSI to be vetted
    The latest reorganisation plan of Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is to be examined by a Chinese state vetting committee.
  • Phoenix bulker arrested
    Greece's Phoenix Shipping & Trading has become embroiled in a chartering dispute with Dubai-based dry bulk major MUR Shipping.
  • Xiamen in LNG first
    Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry has entered the LNG sector.
  • SALT leaves sour taste
    Scorpio Bulkers has emerged as the worst performing stock among the 35 shipping companies covered by RS Platou Markets in 2014.
  • Machado leave extended
    Transpetro chief executive Sergio Machado will remain on unpaid leave until late March, parent company Petrobras confirms.
  • Osaka reaches Southampton
    The Hoegh Osaka has finally returned to Southampton after being stranded off the UK south coast for 19 days.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • GAO: USAID could do more to help African countries export
  • J.B. Hunt sees profit, revenue rise in 4Q
  • Union Pacific reports higher profits, revenues
  • Trailer orders reach near high in December
  • Sea Star launches new weekly service to Puerto Rico
  • ILWU rallies members
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2015
  • Houston port continues to deal with poor weather conditions
    'There's no telling when it will close again,' trader says.
  • Rotterdam 'long on fuel oil' but arbitrage options are closing
    Rising freight rates reflect shortage of available tonnage.
  • Draft amendment to 2009 scrubber guidelines on course for adoption
    New methodology for the verification of washwater discharge criteria could be revised if needed.
  • New broker dedicated to 'transparency'
    Jesper Jervild founds 'worldwide bunker broking company'.
  • Salvors pumped water into vessel's bunker tanks
    Grounded car carrier has been towed back to port.
  • ADPO: 'No plans' for LNG bunkering
    Antwerp terminal is supplying trucks.
  • Singapore: Second arrest in a week
    Detention stems from chartering dispute.
  • Fuel-free chiller to be developed for offshore vessel
    System to be installed on deepwater derrick lay vessel.
  • Bulk carrier detained over unpaid bunker bills
    Bangladeshi vessel arrested for a second time in two months.
  • Vessel engine auto-tuning system reaches milestone
    The system is able to reduce bunker consumption of ships, says developer.
  • LNG bunker newbuilds select engine units
    Vessels to be delivered from 2016 to 2017.
  • Crude drops as US supplies surge the most in nearly 14 years
    'We're close to a modern-day record for crude supplies.'

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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