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April 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E falls 12.5pc to US$349/TEU - USWC off 1.6pc to $1,596/FEU
  • OOCL cancels sailings as demand falls around May Day labour holiday
  • Hong Kong port on brink, needs new land now to compete: port operators
  • OOCL posts 3.2pc quarterly revenue decline as box volume slips 2.5pc
  • Alliances mess up terminal operations: FMC's Doyle tells Athens meet
  • Chinese yard widens 4,860-TEU ship into 6,300-TEUer for Reederei NSB
  • Bloated vessels and alliances make shippers rely more on 3PLs
  • ICS dismisses less efficient ship claim, but eco lobbies stand firm
  • Despite African ports poor performance, trade continues to grow: report
  • Kalmar sells 11 reachstackers, 16 forklifts to Algerian ports and yards
  • Private sector supports dredging Santos to 17 metres for mega ships
  • America Trucking Associations seeks to hasten truck speed limiters
  • UAL posts US$582 million profit after big loss as revenue inches up 1pc
  • New airport at Bhogapuram needed as Visakhapatnam struggles to cope
  • Concor appointed dry cargo custodian at Gao International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2015
  • Beware the big ship hype, says TT Club
  • Econship celebrates 5th annual fiesta
  • India, Bangladesh agree on inland water transit pact auto-renewal
  • MISC has no plans to divest petroleum tanker subsidiary
  • Seatech Shipping & Projects inaugurates new, larger office in Mumbai
  • India may export Basmati to China
  • Larger cars fuel demand in overseas markets
  • March fertiliser exports nosedive
  • Steel imports up 71 pc in FY15
  • US set to ease norms for fruit exporters
  • Adani Ports bids for Vizhinjam port alone
  • Antwerp port continues its good showing in Q1 2015
  • Imported cotton may be stored at NMPT's warehouse
  • KPT successfully auctions liquid tank terminal
  • Farm exports take a beating due to glut, currency volatility
  • Forex reserves recover to $ 343.2 bn
  • Govt de-reserves several items from MSME list to boost investment
  • INR ends at 3-1/2 month low
  • Jaitley unveils composite regulatory framework for GIFT investors
  • Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)-Great expectations?
  • IFFCO pledges INR 10 cr. financial assistance to distressed farmers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Flying filling stations - A promising scenario
  • New sales structure pays off
  • Mobile cranes for Wismar
  • Dutch infrastructure manager invests in Qatar
  • TT Club says "beware big ship hype"
  • New all-time high for Eurotunnel's truck shuttles
  • Scania Group president/CEO taking charge of Volvo
  • Asia world's growth engine for LNG
  • One carrier back to St Petersburg, one quits Moscow
  • Major project nearing completion
  • Spiethoff adds Spanish offices
  • New rule for trains hauling hazmat
  • Hamburg Süd on favourable course for 2015
  • Egyptian and Emirati partners working in tandem
  • ND introduces time critical services

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • UK energy mix powered by gas
    The UK will have closed its ageing fleet of nuclear power stations and all its coal-fired power stations by 2025, Stephen Lovegrove has confirmed. These two sources currently account for 22% and 35% of power generation. "We are right in the middle of attracting an unprecedented amount of
  • MISC refutes AET Tankers sale talk
    Malaysian shipping group MISC has refuted rumours that it could sell its subsidiary AET Tankers. As early as last year, there was talk that MISC would sell AET Tankers so it could focus on LNG shipping. At that time, oil tanker rates were still low. In 2011, MISC exited the container shipping
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust profit down 29% in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust saw its 1Q15 profit drop 29% year-on-year to USD7.03 million. The trust, led by Thomas Preben Hansen, cited lower charter rates on six ships. Five of those ships were redelivered during the 2014, and one vessel was redelivered in 1Q15. The trust secured new
  • EU migrant resource funding 'not sufficient'
    The European Council has announced that it will triple the funding and assets of Europe's border patrol operations, but the shipping industry has responded that this will not be sufficient to tackle the mass irregular migration in the Mediterranean Sea. In statements issued from the European
  • HMM cancels Newcastlemax orders
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said on 24 April it has cancelled two Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers that it ordered in 2013. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company explained in a Korea Exchange filing that it placed the orders on the basis of securing long-term shipping contracts. "Since
  • Energy leaders defend coal
    Greg Boyce, CEO of US major Peabody Energy, and Ernie Thrasher, CEO of Xcoal & XLNG Energy, defended the coal business at CERAWeek after the commodity was repeatedly dismissed as an option for the future by leaders of the oil and gas sectors. "A lot of people are writing the eulogy of the US coal
  • Hamburg Süd plans tonnage shift to east-west routes
    German container line Hamburg Süd is putting volume growth in the major east-west trades at the top of its agenda this year. The carrier, owned by German food dynasty Oetker, also studies its options to become a vessel provider on east-west routes, which it currently serves through slot charter
  • TIPC partners with Japan's Naha port
    Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) on 21 April inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan's Naha port to enhance co-operation. This is TIPC's first MOU with a Japanese port, which aims to seek new opportunities for shipping services between Japan and Taiwan. Currently, Taiwan
  • Colombia releases Chinese ship, holds captain
    Colombia has freed Da Dan Xia, COSCO Shipping's heavy-lift vessel involved in an illegal arms transport, and has ordered the ship to head to Havana, Cuba, on 21 April. The ship was detained in Cartagena by Colombian authorities in March this year for carrying illegal weapons. Approximately 100
  • Hong Kong terminal calls for joint effort to curb throughput drop
    Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) has called for joint efforts to address a year-on-year (y/y) drop of 9.8% in throughput at Kwai Tsing container port. The drop in throughput at the port during the first quarter of 2015 combined with uncertainties in the global economy and international trade
  • Seacor posts $20m loss for Q1 2015
    Worsening conditions in the offshore market in the first quarter of 2015 led to a USD19.6 million loss for vessel operator Seacor. The loss, revealed on 23 April, compares with a USD40.1 million profit in the previous quarter and a profit of USD11.5 million in first quarter of 2014. In response to
  • Industry gathers to discuss shipping trend
    Shipping trends for the next five years will be linked to macroeconomic factors driven by the US shale oil revolution, China's rising demand, and falling prices of crude oil, said the maritime community at Moore Stephens-BNP Paribas Shipping Forum 2015. Speaking at the forum, Mark Walton, senior
  • Analyst: Concerns over DSME undue
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is now the star performer among South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders and concerns over its earnings are undue, said an analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo based his report on a recent visit to the Okpo-based DSME to check on its recent
  • Shipping looks at LNG as growth engine
    Demand for LNG in Asia is growing and shipping and maritime-related enterprises should gear up for the business this will bring. Speaking at Sea Asia on 23 April, Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) CEO John Ng said, "Asia is the growth engine for LNG demand with around 75% of total LNG consumption

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Feeder line chief warns deepsea carriers to focus more on value rather than cost
  • Air cargo training: you must be brave when investing in the next generation
  • Kuehne + Nagel: flawless strategy, but is financial engineering an opportunity?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Ingram Barge's David Sehrt is new AWO Chairman
  • Veecraft building two oilfield security vessels for Nigeria
  • Algoma buys self-unloader, orders two Equinox newbuilds
  • Spanish ferry owner signs up for carbon credit program
  • Cecon ASA to file for bankruptcy
  • EU plans to tackle migrant crisis

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • First quarter numbers show passenger growth at Sea-Tac
  • Mitsui places order for new FLEXIE car carriers
  • Department of Transportation releases latest National Transportation Statistics guide
  • Department of Justice nod clears way for sale of Horizon Lines' Hawaii business
  • MarAd earmarks funding for vessel LNG conversion

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Pyxis bids to go public through merging with listed tech company
    Product tanker company will launch new affiliate with six vessels after LookStart link-up
  • Strong start for new VLGC pool, says Dorian LPG
    Helios LPG pool is responsive to current strong market and Dorian sees impact of US cargoes growing
  • Cost of widening MSC Geneva matches rise in vessel's value
    As capacity of boxship is raised from 4,870 teu to 6,300 teu, value increases by $10m
  • Where is the bottom line for LNG spot shipping rates?
    Latest rate falls spark concern in market
  • HMM cancels 2013 order for two newcastlemax bulkers
    South Korean carrier drops order due to lack of shipping requirement as dry bulk rates stay low
  • UK ports win new services
    London ports of Tilbury and London Gateway each welcome new calls
  • Shanghai's port operator considers taking equity in intra-Asia box carrier
    SIPG is studying purchase of a stake in Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping
  • Changing global trade patterns the force behind tanker market improvements
    New trades have increased tonne-miles, lighting a flame under the tanker market
  • Gast says Hapag-Lloyd merger remains unlikely
    Any deal would be hindered by competition concerns, says Hamburg Süd executive board chairman
  • Maasvlakte II celebrates its official opening
    But based on experience, the real work starts now, says APMT chief Fejfer
  • OOCL posts 2.5% drop in first-quarter volumes
    Revenues are also down slightly for the quarter
  • May GRIs can't come soon enough as Asia-north Europe rates continue decline
    Spot market rates fall for 13th consecutive week to new low of $349 per teu
  • Zim to launch Asia-US east coast service via Suez
    Expansion follows popularity of extra-loaders during the west coast congestion crisis
  • Capes eke out a gain, but still in loss-making territory
    Bad weather in eastern Australia only causes some coal export delays
  • Hamburg Süd eyes Ocean Three membership as it expands into east-west trades
    Executive board chairman Ottmar Gast says line's global ambitions would require partnerships and probable investment in ultra large boxships
  • Bocimar, hit by low rates, loses $41.3m in first quarter
    CMB says start-up costs for boxship venture with private equity fund bit into results

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Westbound FEU availability in Midwest surges
    The number of westbound 40-foot equivalent ocean containers available in Chicago and Kansas City surged in early April, another sign the West Coast container logjam has broken and the Chinese New Year reprieve is over. Click to enlargeIn the Chicago area, the number of available westbound FEUs jumped 266 percent, rising...
  • CAGTC Announces Five New Board Members; Appoints New Executive Director
    WASHINGTON, DC (April 23, 2015) - The Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) today welcomed five new Board Members and installed Elaine Nessle as Executive Director. CAGTC membership elected five new Board members. Joining CAGTC's Board are: Ø Paul Anderson, Port Director, Port of Tampa Bay Ø Gary Gallegos, Executive Director, San Diego Association...
  • Public truckload carriers enjoy profitable first quarter
    Large, U.S. public truckload carriers are making hard cash in a soft economy. Billion-dollar trucking firms Landstar System and Knight Transportation reported strong increases in revenue and freight demand at a time when many economic metrics were weak. Covenant Transport reported a 12.1 percent increase in freight revenue - including truckload...
  • US House bill would identify ports most vulnerable to cyberattacks
    WASHINGTON - New legislation passed in the U.S. House Thursday could launch a federal review of the cybersecurity protocols at the nation's seaports, giving the most-at risk ports an idea of how they're vulnerable and how they can strengthen their defences. While there has never been a high-profile cyberattack on U.S....
  • American Waterways Operators Elects Chairman
    ARLINGTON, Va., April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected a new slate of leaders during AWO's Spring Convention held recently in Washington, D.C. David G. Sehrt, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of...
  • ASA Looks Ahead as TPA Bill Emerges from House, Senate Committees
    WASHINGTON (April 24, 2015) - Following the passage of a bill by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee that would grant trade promotion authority to President Barack Obama, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is calling on both chambers to pass the bill and give the...
  • LA, Long Beach drayage drivers to vote whether to strike
    Encouraged by a ruling late last year that found drivers at a Southern California drayage company were misclassified as independent contractors, a Teamsters-affiliated group is calling for a strike vote on Saturday by drivers throughout the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex. Justice for Port Truck Drivers said the results will be...
  • Boston volumes benefiting from East and West coast congestion
    Diversions from congested East and West coast ports are shifting the Port of Boston's container volume growth into a higher gear. Click to enlargeWhile the port has seen its volume steadily grow, thanks to attractive truck turn times and new services, diversions from congested West Coast ports and the nearby New...
  • Teamwork and efficiency key to growth
    Richard LarrabeeIn the past several months, the Port of New York and New Jersey and other ports along the East Coast have experienced record cargo growth due primarily to containers routed here from the West Coast. This growth has led to challenges in how we handle the increased volume on...
  • Man charged with $2.1 million fraud of Sea Star, Trailer Bridge
    A former employee of U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico carriers Sea Star Line and Trailer Bridge has been charged with defrauding the companies of $2.1 million by submitting phony invoices for container and equipment decals and inspection and transportation of containers and equipment. Andrew A. Rooks, of Jacksonville, Florida, was charged in a...
  • Horizon expects to close sale to Matson by June
    Horizon Lines said it expects to complete its sale to Matson by the end of Horizon's second quarter in late June. The deal received clearance from U.S. antitrust regulators this week. The transaction will result in the breakup of Horizon, which had struggled financially for years, and a restructuring of U.S....
  • Algoma Central Orders New Great Lakes Ships
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, April 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Algoma Central Corporation ("Algoma" - www.algonet.com) today announced that it has acquired a 2009-built handy size self-unloading ocean class vessel, the Gypsum Integrity, from Gypsum Transportation Limited. The vessel is being renamed the Algoma Integrity. In addition, the Company is announcing today that it has signed...
  • ATA seeks licensing reform to get younger drivers in trucks
    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Could government do more to help, rather than hinder, efforts to find a solution to trucking's endemic driver shortage? Yes, trucking officials say, starting with changes to licensing rules that bar young drivers from operating heavy trucks. The American Trucking Associations favors a graduated licensing system that would...
  • Zim to offer new Asia-US East Coast service via Suez
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services announced the launch of a new service between Asia and the U.S. East Coast via the Suez Canal at the end of May. The Zim Seven Star Express (Z7S) service, connecting South China, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent with New York, Savannah and Norfolk will deploy...
  • E-commerce game changer
    Satish JindelIt should be no surprise that executives at FedEx and UPS would be fed up with the false reports of their business model being disrupted by developments with app-based, Uber-like models for same-day and next-day delivery of online retail orders. The buzz around venture-funded delivery apps such as Shutl, Deliv,...
  • First-quarter revenue and volume fell at OOCL
    HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line reported falling volumes and revenue in the first quarter with the trans-Pacific and intra-Asia trades placing a drag on the carrier's performance.The Hong Kong-listed line reported total container volumes falling 2.5 percent from January through March year-over-year to 1.31 million TEUs. Total revenue...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Reefer duo for Siem
    Siem Shipping took a step toward renewing its fleet with the addition of two specialised reefers from Singapore's Grace Ocean.
  • China's cruise building horizon
    Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald says he expects China to begin building cruiseships in five to 10 years to meet the country's own high expected demand for ships.
  • Reef selling assets
    Reef Subsea is looking to sell its stakes in two construction vessels after HitecVision, its largest shareholder, went bankrupt in February.
  • MISC denies sell-off
    MISC has poured cold water on market rumours that it intends to sell its tanker arm to Teekay.
  • £1 a day?
    The dire North Sea platform supply vessel (PSV) market is rumoured to have pushed one owner to offer an introductory rate of just £1 ($1.51) per day to win business for a newbuilding.
  • Algoma buys gypsum ship
    Canadian owner Algoma Central Corporation is the buyer of one of two gypsum carriers sold by Gypsum Transportation Limited (GTL) this week.
  • Siem does half a deal
    A deal that would have seen Siem Offshore sell two subsea construction vessels (OSCVs) to Daya Materials has been only partly completed.
  • Left in peril on the sea
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Rickmers profit slides
    Rickmers Maritime has taken a hit from reduced charter rates for six vessels as both revenue and profit declined for the first quarter.
  • Triton's scope questioned
    Shipping organisations are welcoming the tripling of resources agreed by EU leaders for the Triton border control operation in the Mediterranean, but fear its scope will not be sufficient to find and rescue migrants in trouble off Libya.
  • China Exim stays cautious
    The Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) is expecting shipping lending volumes to slightly exceed 2014 this year.
  • Slow start for OOCL
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has seen volumes fall during the first quarter of 2015, resulting in lower revenue.
  • Refuge warning
    Marine surveyor BraemarSA has warned of mounting costs if a ship in distress cannot find a safe place of refuge.
  • OCY funds conversion
    Ocean Yield (OCY) has secured long-term financing for one of its chartered-out vessels through a revolving credit facility of $220m.
  • CSSC in for Rongsheng?
    State shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings is a likely candidate to buy the yard assets of the former China Rongsheng Heavy Industries.
  • SIPG targets compatriot
    Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has set its sights on expanding its boxship tally by acquiring a stake in compatriot Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping.
  • Cape scrapping speeds up
    At least four more big bulkers reported sold for demolition on Friday.
  • "Only the start"
    German shipowners have said the measures taken by the European Union to prevent mass drownings of boat refugees in the Mediterranean are "only the start".
  • Yara profit chopped
    Norwegian LPG carrier owner and fertiliser producer Yara International has been hit by one-off losses in the first quarter.
  • Zim adds Asia run
    Israeli container line Zim is boosting its transatlantic business with a new service.
  • Drunk master jailed
    A Russian master has been sentenced to 28 days in a UK prison after drinking in a bar before what was intended to be his final voyage.
  • Cecon admits defeat
    Oslo-listed offshore construction vessel owner Cecon is to ask a court in Norway to declare it bankrupt.
  • Seacor plunges into the red
    Seacor Holdings has made a poor start to 2015 reporting a first quarter loss of close to $20m, just released figures show.
  • Bocimar results deteriorate
    Bocimar has reported a near ten-fold increase in first quarter losses in figures released by parent company CMB.
  • Calls for RN Med role
    The Royal Navy should play a leading role in facilitating a pan-European coalition to prevent further humanitarian disasters in the Mediterranean sea, the UK Chamber of Shipping has said.
  • Newcastle back in action
    Australia's Newcastle port was due to reopen late on Thursday after it shut earlier this week due to a heavy storm.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: LA/Long Beach port truckers plan strike vote on Saturday
  • FMC should waive detention and demurrage charges
  • ZIM offers new Asia-U.S. East Coast service via Suez
  • NITL: Shippers should use new model contract as 'starting point'
  • Container freight rates continue decline
  • OOCL Q1 volume and revenue fall slightly
  • Navios companies continue growth in container industry
  • UP reports solid first quarter results
  • CAGTC announces new director, board members
  • Texas shippers press for heavier container trucks
  • New paint job to save $100,000 per AN-124
  • Service Announcements: ClassNK, Delhi Airport and Schiphol Airport, and ContainerPort Group
  • Executive Moves: Swissport, Scoular Co., Saddle Creek, Purolator, and CPG
  • TPA on fast track in Congress

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 24, 2015
  • Response to fuel leak in Vancouver 'may have been too slow'
    US oil spill expert denies describing Canadian Coast Guard's response as being 'exceptional'.
  • Pollution conference in Singapore ends with mock spill
    Crews respond to simulated tanker collision, clean up 5,000 tonnes of oil.
  • Report: Total looks to sell fuel distribution business in Turkey
    Sources say Societe Generale has been asked to lead the sale.
  • Scrubbers 'not for us', says UECC
    LNG dismissed as retrofit solution but will be used on newbuilds.
  • OW: Around a tenth of assets collected
    Up to $1 billion waiting to be picked up.
  • Falling bunker prices leave 'no excuse' for ignoring specs
    IBIA chairman repeats call for ISO 8217:2010 to be observed.
  • Bulging fuel oil stocks could undermine bunker prices
    Influx of cargoes into Singapore may put pressure on market.
  • Ferry operator joins carbon credits scheme
    Scheme rewards owners switching from biocidal antifouling systems to AkzoNobel's Intersleek marine coatings.
  • Decline in fuel prices benefits Hamburg Sud
    Company's liner services say bunker costs fell by 11%.
  • 'Stupid' sulphur regulations preventing CO2 reductions
    Requirements to reduce SOx and NOx is 'changing shipping from contributing to cooling, to contributing to warming' scientist tells IBC 36.
  • Triton: System could cut HFO sulphur content to 0.10%
    Developments "successful" so far, says company.
  • DNV GL introduces new environmental verification service
    To give confidence in compliance procedures.
  • GE marine engines receive class approval
    Design approval extends range of engines application, says firm.
  • Suppliers face 'severe delays' at Russian port
    All suppliers at the Baltic Sea port of Novorossiysk are said to be 'struggling'.
  • Crews cleanup '120 kilos' of fuel from Spanish beaches
    Shipwreck leaking 5 to 10 litres of fuel per hour, says Spanish government.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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