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March 26, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific profit up 2.3pc to US$292 million in '14 as sales rise 8.9pc
  • OOCL cancels sailing for Qingming-Easter week April 3-7
  • Reefer-rich 10,000-TEU CMA CGM Volga enters Asia-Black Sea service
  • Box Ships CFO Perri steps down suddenly, CEO Bodouroglou takes post
  • Cosco launches Adriatic-Greece-Turkey service from Rijeka
  • Hong Kong's Hutchison to start building Laem Chabang terminal within year
  • Newark mayor tells port authority to pay more or he will sell its land
  • Maersk uses WAM to track genset reefer fleet across North America
  • UK driver crisis intensifies as old and young flee a lose-lose situation
  • Cargojet expands network with enlargement of freighter fleet
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to expand US freighter network to LAX
  • Lagos airport improves, but has a way to go before it meets industry needs

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of another large size vessel
  • GAIL to float 'modified' tender for LNG ships
  • Global Shippers' Alliance formed
  • Sevenseas Global Express receives prestigious award
  • Alstom may export half of India-made products
  • Adani Hazira Port highlights its advantages to Silvassa trade
  • Port of Amsterdam's interactive seminar today
  • BCT wins Textainer's Area Depot of the Year Award
  • ICD DICT capable of handling specialised cargo
  • Govt likely to revive interest subvention plan
  • Import of steel and steel products
  • INR turns weak against dollar after seven-day winning streak
  • Lok Sabha clears Warehousing Corporation Bill
  • Reduce duty on low-grade iron ore exports, say miners

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New truck for Coca Cola Belgium
  • Volume at New Orleans hits 14 year high
  • New in the Ecu-Line crow's nest
  • Newcomer boosting CEP network
  • Customer satisfaction award for Flash
  • T-Systems Switzerland names new sales ace
  • 95th electric locomotive rolls out of Transnet factory
  • U-Freight goes Frisco
  • Aircraft with increased payload/range in Australia
  • CMA CGM consortium to expand KCT
  • Stephen Ly back in Singapore
  • Mosolf Automotive plumps for Touax wagons
  • Dubai International still world's busiest A380 hub
  • SNCF Logistics: figures and brands
  • PIL snaps up majority stake in Mariana Express Lines

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Another blow for Germany's Marenave
    Hamburg-listed German shipowner Marenave has recorded further heavy losses due to continued asset write-downs made last year. The company, which owns a diversified fleet of 13 vessels including tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers and a car carrier, advised investors in an ad-hoc announcement
  • US tightens vessel anti-terrorism scheme in Yemen
    Armed guards will soon be required on US-bound vessels docked at Ash Shihr Terminal and the Port of Hodeidah in Yemen. The requirement is one of several security measures to be imposed on any US-bound commercial vessel that had visited the two ports within the vessel's last five port calls,
  • Rights advocate calls for end to 'trial by media'
    The risk of media headlines creating an environment for unfair trials has been raised as a concern at the annual members' day of the International Salvage Union (ISU). Speaking on seafarer criminalisation, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, executive director of Seafarers' Rights International (SRI), said that
  • Impact of 'Big data' debated
    The benefits of 'Big data' to ship classification were highlighted at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference, but some industry insiders remain sceptical. "Big data will transform the way we think and the way we work. It will ensure the right information will go to the right people at the
  • LNG shipping remains sensitive to production cuts
    The LNG shipping sector remains sensitive to production cuts due to political unrest, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo have noted. This was highlighted by events in Yemen, where Yemen LNG that has export capacity of 6.7 million tons per annum (tpa), equal to 2.8% of 2014 global exports has
  • UK tackles port of refuge challenges for Europe
    The UK is developing new port of refuge guidelines for Europe, Hugh Shaw, the UK's SOSREP has told a salvage audience in London today. The guidelines, which should be complete by the end of this year, will tackle key challenges to fast and effective responses. Shaw, who was speaking at the
  • Stolt-Nielsen plans NOK700 million plus bond issue
    Stolt-Nielsen, the London-based chemical carrier, tank container and terminals group that is listed in Oslo, says it is planning to issue unsecured bonds to the value of at least NOK700 million (USD89.4 million). The bonds would be sold on the Norwegian market and the proceeds would be used to
  • Rickmers lands bulker management contracts
    Hamburg shipowner/manager Rickmers Group has been awarded ship management contracts for seven Supramax bulk carriers from an unnamed owner. The ships, which are going to be transferred from 1 April, are the first bulk carriers to be managed by the group's affiliate Rickmers Shipmanagement. The
  • Finnish seafarers, engineers issue strike warning
    Two Finnish seafaring unions have issued a strike warning that would bring all Finnish-flagged cargo vessels to halt on 2 April, in a gesture of support for their members who are embroiled in a labour dispute on the country's icebreakers. The planned strike would also bring freight services on
  • Polarcus in financial moves to improve liquidity
    Polarcus, the Oslo-listed offshore seismic services vessel owner, says it has secured amended terms to a number of its financial facilities in order to improve its liquidity. They include amended terms to its existing USD410 million fleet bank facility agreement and to the terms of a bond issue and
  • New Zealand court fines drunk ship master USD2,300
    A New Zealand court has fined the master of a bulk carrier NZD3,000 (USD 2,288) after a breath test found him to have a breath alcohol level of almost five times above the legal limit. Parmod Kumar pleaded guilty on 23 March in the Tauranga District Court to the charge under s40B of the Maritime
  • PIL takes major stake in Mariana Express Lines
    Singapore-based regional container carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) is to become a major shareholder in Mariana Express Lines, a compatriot feeder operator. A PIL official told IHS Maritime that the company would buy a 55% stake in Mariana Express Lines, but would not comment further about
  • DSME predicts difficult year ahead
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder, thinks this year will be difficult in terms of winning new orders. This was revealed during a question-and-answer session with Samsung Securities. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo noted that demand
  • 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)
  • Sapurakencana full-year profit up 28%
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Sapurakencana Petroleum recorded a full-year profit after taxation of MYR1.43 billion (USD390.5 million), up 28% year on year (y/y) for the financial year ended 31 January 2015. Revenue for the full year soared 18.7% y/y to MYR9.94 billion from MYR8.37

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Jones Act tied to crude oil exports
  • Relief fund set up for Vanuatu, after devastating cyclone

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Pembina, Port of Portland plan new community investment fund
  • Port of Anacortes selects Worra for executive director position
  • Emirates plans to add second flight from Sea-Tac
  • Harley Marine adds tug to vessel handling fleet
  • ATA releases latestt ruck tonnage index

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Sovcomflot back in profit for 2014
    Russian tanker giant makes $83.9m on back of improved market and fleet expansion
  • Balance envelops the market
    Opportunities are outweighing risks in bullish VLCC freight market
  • Cosco Pacific will look at alliances for expansion plans
    Terminal operator's total capital expenditure will top $1.1bn in 2015
  • The myth of consolidation
    There is much talk of consolidation, but how far are owners willing to go?
  • La Spezia gears up for bigger ships
    Two new STS cranes delivered for use at Contship's Italian terminal
  • Asian trio join forces on Far East-Latin American loop
    Hanjin Shipping, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming to launch weekly service from July
  • The cost of uncertainty: Future SOx rule changes may add up to $100bn to shipping's annual fuel bill
    Are shipowners increasingly confused by hybrid bunker fuels, alternatives such as LNG, the uncertainly over scrubbers and, of course, the fact the next deadline could be either 2020 or 2025?
  • Two new shipper groups formed
    A new Asian shipper group has "evolved" out of the Asian Shippers' Council, while a new global organisation will also be formed
  • Stolt-Nielsen mulls raising $89m on bond market
    Proceeds will be used for general purposes, says the world's largest chemical tanker owner, which suffered a disappointing 2014
  • CIMC container division's profit slumps 30%
    Hong Kong-listed company reports rise in container demand but falling prices
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard stays upbeat due to big $1bn orderbook
    Midsize tankers are the US yard's 'sweet spot'
  • CMA 2015: Take your time in ordering LNG-ready vessels
    MAN vice-president suggests owners can wait for lower costs and better technology by not preparing vessels for an LNG-fuelled future
  • CMA 2015: Large tanker owners could benefit from consolidation, says Navig8 executive
    Bigger fleets tend to serve clients better and can subsequently reap commercial benefits
  • Asian markets drive supramax and handy rally
    Still many rivers to cross, but at last small bulker market seems to be heading in right direction
  • Bocimar loses $47m in 2014, blaming overcapacity
    Yearly loss comes as revenues rise 13%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Senate bill aimed at improving rail service, competition
    WASHINGTON - Legislation introduced on Tuesday in the U.S. Senate aimed at boosting rail competition and improving service by giving the federal rail regulatory agency some more teeth has drawn a strong rebuke from the freight rail industry. The "Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015" would not only reform rate case...
  • APL reports improvement in cargo movements at LA-Long Beach
    APL issued an upbeat customer advisory Wednesday about conditions at Los Angeles-Long Beach, saying that while many ships remain at anchor off the coast, the pace of cargo handling is noticeably picking up. "While the number of idle ships is still relatively high, there has been a steady decline in waiting...
  • CSX, NS's gain from coastal shift dependent on Midwest cargo share
    U.S. shippers' potential shifting of imports from the West Coast to the East Coast would give the major eastern railroads more business, but how much the railroads will actually benefit depends on how much of the cargo is destined for the Midwest. However, It's too soon to determine the amount of...
  • Asia-Europe trade advised to adopt TSA- type system
    The Asia-Europe trade needs a system similar to the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement on the transpacific route so carriers can apply general rate increases and set surcharges in a more consistent and transparent way, a leading industry analyst says. The outlawing of liner conferences on European trades in October 2008 was aimed...
  • Driver wage hikes could raise truckload pricing 12-18 percent
    Hefty increases in truck driver wages will propel truckload rates higher in 2015 and beyond, potentially pushing pricing up by double digits, a transportation analyst warns. Truckload rates may need to rise as much as 12 to 18 percent to pay for higher driver wages. "While our current earnings models assume...
  • Drewry trans-Pacific index hits 12-month low
    Trans-Pacific spot rates fell 9 percent from last week to a 12-month low amid continuing congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, according to the container freight rate benchmark published by Drewry Maritime Research. Drewry's Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles container freight benchmark registered $1,639 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, down 13.1 percent year-over-year....
  • PIL to acquire majority stake in Asia-Hawaii carrier Mariana Express
    Singapore-based regional container carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) will become a major shareholder in Mariana Express Lines, a compatriot Asia feeder operator. A PIL official told IHS Maritime that the company would acquire a 55% stake in Mariana Express Lines, but would not comment further about the deal. PIL concentrates on the...
  • Cuba specialists optimistic US trade embargo will end
    Phil Peters, president of Cuba Research Center, a nonprofit organization in Alexandria, Virginia, says the U.S. and Cuba have been making progress in normalizing their diplomatic and trade ties, and overcoming political opposition within the United States to the Obama administration's clear desire to end the U.S. trade embargo of...
  • Fixing transportation funding: Be like Ike
    Medical schools teach "primum non nocere" (first, do no harm). The 2005 and 2012 surface transportation authorization laws, President Obama's recent surface transportation proposal and other plans to use one-time revenues to prop up the federal Highway Trust Fund have one thing in common: They all left or would leave...
  • TPM takeaways
    Gary FerrulliThe nine months of negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union and concomitant congestion leading to so much misery for so many cargo interests and logistics service providers made the 2015 TPM Conference a highly anticipated event. Although several TPM presentations touched on various aspects...
  • Ningbo looks to intermodal rail as a new source for growth
    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 will prioritise development of seaway-railway intermodal transport because that segment was the least developed transport mode in China. In terms of their...
  • Temperature-controlled cargo facility near Delhi opens
    State-owned logistics provider Container Corporation of India has opened a $1.6 million temperature-controlled facility in Adarsh Nagar, near Delhi, the latest investment in line with parent Railways' fiscal year 2015-16 budget plan announcement last month. The perishable cargo facility, which will be operated by Concor, will spur the opening of similar...
  • China's rail freight network poised for change, World Bank says
    HONG KONG - China's manufacturing shift inland and rising domestic consumption has created a surge in demand for intermodal rail services unable to be fulfilled because of supply side constraints, according to a just-released World Bank report.The report, titled "Customer-driven rail intermodal logistics: unlocking a new source of value for...
  • Southeast ports expect some West Coast diversion to stick
    PONTE VEDRA, Florida - Diversions from congested West Coast ports are helping drive traffic growth at the Savannah port, setting the largest U.S. southeast port to end its fiscal year with 14 to 14.5 percent more volume than in the prior year. Such a torrid pace of growth resembles the frenetic...
  • Militant ILWU faction calls for contract to be rejected
    If the leadership of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union is going to convince the union rank and file that the tentative contract agreement is a good deal for the general membership, the officers will have to fend off a concerted effort by militant members and retired members of the...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • DLPG activates VLGC pool
    Dorian LPG is on the fringe of launching of a pool dedicated to the very large gas carrier (VLGC) segment, a milestone that follows the formation of an alliance with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
  • National strategy coming
    The United States' top official for domestic shipping says a planned national maritime strategy could be released in draft form within the next few months.
  • Pangaea to buy for COA
    Pangaea Logistics Solutions plans to buy a bulker to fulfill a recently-inked contract of affreightment (COA), chief executive Ed Coll said today.
  • Owner seeks answers
    It appears that operators are keeping an increasingly close eye on newbuilding activity and the orderbooks of Asian shipyards.
  • Big John's book club
    John Fredriksen is said to be an avid reader but there's one tome that the shipping magnate never leaves home without, according to the chief executive of Ship Finance International.
  • Rosneft's $41bn book
    Russian state oil company Rosneft has lined up vessel and platform contracts worth $40.8bn at the country's new Far East shipyard.
  • AKPS makes less
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) has made $2m less in 2014 as revenue declined but all projects are on track, the company said.
  • SCF turns it round
    Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF) has returned to profit for 2014 as its tankers benefited from a market recovery.
  • Ocean Wilsons weaker
    A slowdown in Brazilian trade over the last months of 2014 has squeezed Ocean Wilsons Holdings' annual profit.
  • Dredger crew arrested
    Philippines police have arrested six seafarers after raiding a Chinese dredger alleged to have been illegally mining sand.
  • Fire won't burn Teekay
    A fire on a Teekay FPSO has raised questions about the drop-down of the company's largest asset to Teekay Offshore Partners.
  • Dof AHTS off to Oz
    Dof has secured a contract with Chevron for one of its anchor handlers.
  • Sino-Global closes in
    Nasdaq-listed Sino-Global Shipping America has agreed a shares and cash deal to acquire a modern tanker.
  • Gotland stronger
    Swedish tanker and ferry owner Rederi AB Gotland has logged higher earnings as revenue rose in 2014.
  • PIL adds niche player
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has added niche compatriot competitor Mariana Express Lines to its group.
  • Stolt sights bond purse
    Stolt-Nielsen is plotting a $90m issue in its first visit this year to the Norwegian bond market.
  • Pan Ocean books profit
    Takeover target Pan Ocean has turned its red ink to black for 2014 despite lower revenue.
  • Hoegh loss higher
    Norway's Hoegh LNG has booked a bigger loss in its final 2014 report due to a delayed FSRU project.
  • Bonds for Beng Kuang
    Singapore's Beng Kuang Marine is raising SGD 5m ($3.65m) through a convertible bond issue.
  • Tanker on fire
    A Cyprus-flagged tanker has caught fire while docked near the Mersey river off Liverpool earlier this morning.
  • Polarcus lays up Nadia
    Dubai-based Polarcus is laying up a seismic survey ship in "challenging" market conditions.
  • Polarcus frees cash
    Oslo-listed offshore owner Polarcus has refinanced debt and taken a new short-term loan as weak markets hit earnings.
  • Trio team for new run
    Three Asian owners are launching a new service from Asia to the west coast of Central and South America.
  • Deutschland sold
    An unnamed US owner has bought the Deutschland cruiseship from bankrupt Peter Deilmann Reederei of Germany.
  • SapKen suffers in Q4
    SapuraKencana Petroleum (SapKen) has seen its fourth quarter net profit drop by over 60% to MYR 129.1m ($35m).
  • CMES back in the black
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has returned to profit in 2014 posting net income of CNY 200m ($32.3m).
  • Star Bulk ratings mixed
    ABN Amro has slapped a 'sell' recommendation on Star Bulk Carriers in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday.
  • Ruling roils Restis
    Legal eagles on both sides of the Atlantic were reeling today after learning that a US court had dismissed a Greek shipping magnate's defamation suit against United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI).

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Retailers describe lingering effects of U.S. port congestion
  • Chilean fruit exports to U.S. rebound
  • U.S. Customs mounts campaign to win WCO election
  • COSCO Pacific increases profits 2.3%
  • Wisconsin senator introduces rail bill to benefit shippers
  • ITC finds domestic pressure from Mexican sugar imports easing
  • Turkish steel exporters question Commerce's decision
  • FAA: Air cargo to gradually grow over 20 years
  • ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index down 3.1% in February
  • Texas logistics firm fined for hazmat shipping violation
  • Schenker, TÜV add logistics care for solar panels
  • Service Announcements: TX Logistik, Troy Container Line and University of Denver
  • Executive moves: TOTE Services, MBLX and AICM
  • Port of Long Beach extends cap on dockage fees

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 2015
  • Iranian Navy foils pirate attack on oil tanker
    By reportedly engaging in a half-hour long firefight.
  • Shipowners should 'wait' to convert vessels to run on LNG
    MAN Diesel & Turbo VP suggests waiting for 'lower costs and better technology'.
  • German shipping companies agree to reduce carbon emissions
    With commitment to cut CO2 output per container by 6%.
  • Softer bunkers see ships speed up
    Charterers decide operating speeds, not owners.
  • Global sulphur cap 'just five years away'
    IMO 'not listening to logic,' says WFS Executive Vice President.
  • Mideast hub unlikely to match Singapore volumes
    Fujairah's propsects for growth are limited, say market players.
  • Sobelmar gets Chapter 11 protection
    Disagreed with bank over rescue strategy.
  • Partnership to develop fossil-free ship design
    Project aims to lower shipping emissions on a global scale.
  • Lower prices bring fuel-efficiency strategies into question
    Current bunker prices should help profits, says Red Sea Marine Management CEO.
  • Sri Lanka's monthly bunker exports up
    Import spendings fell.
  • Port Louis: Offshore bunkering activities to start this year
    As well as upgrades for onshore storage facilities.
  • Analyst: More dual-fuel boxships on order
    Denotes trend in sector.
  • ABS updates guidance on LNG bunkering in North America
    Includes new information from first adopters of LNG-fuelled vessels.

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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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