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October 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk cuts profit forecast by US$600m as global trade weakens
  • Spot rates on China-US trades fall
  • Hutchison Ports Thailand handles 15 million TEU since 2002
  • APL to commence Yokohama-Saipan-Guam service for shippers on US mainland
  • Crowley Accord Shipmanagement is to add reefer vessels to fleet
  • CMA CGM expands PAD service network with Wellington call
  • Marseille 9-month volume up 4pc to 8.8 million tonnes, 915,036 TEU
  • APM Terminals Izmir prepares for 2016 opening with arrival of 7 cranes
  • Japan's Mitsui buys 50pc stake in non-GMO containerised grain, soybeans
  • BIFA mulls box weights, trusted shipper rules at November 26 London meet
  • Asia's air cargo markets weaken in the third quarter
  • Norwegian agrees to buy 19 787-9 Dreamliners for US$5 bn
  • Lower fuel prices help boost UAL Q3 net profit

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • BSM Hong Kong now operating 50 fully managed vessels
  • Bureau Veritas to class unique Arctic ice-breaking LNG carriers
  • CaroTrans continues China-US LCL import network expansion
  • IRClass acquires Safess Quality Management
  • Maersk Group adjusts expectations for 2015
  • Multimodal operator Ruscon outperforms rest of Russian market
  • China reduces cotton imports
  • ISA asks govt to expedite steel quality control order to facilitate better imports
  • DICT celebrates a year of successful operations
  • JN Port rail movement waiver extended to CFSs with rail siding
  • Maharashtra govt to challenge in SC NGT's decision to suspend coastal clearance for Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link project
  • Railways taking steps to speed up project implementation
  • INR declines sharply against dollar
  • No excise duty on wind turbine parts: FinMin
  • Sept. coal imports fall by 27 pc on increased output by CIL
  • TPP could decrease India's textile exports
  • Malaysia's CIDB plans to invest $ 30 bn in two projects in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better road connections in Africa
  • Austin Western is shortline railroad of 2015
  • Antwerp explores Iran
  • Port of Guadeloupe awarded for the second time
  • 200 candles on Swiss import cake
  • EU funds infrastructure projects in Czechia
  • Plethora of opportunities between USA and China
  • The Nautical Institute names new COO
  • Maersk enhancing cargo flows in Indonesia
  • Overloading causes crash
  • DBS Logistics to cover Sri Lanka
  • Jo'berg acquisition completed
  • Business confidence remains positive says Iata
  • Easing grain transport from farm to port
  • Long Beach receives grant to reduce emissions

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Bulker aground in Patricia aftermath
    A bulker is at risk of becoming severely damaged after running aground on Mexico's Pacific coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Patricia, according to local reports. The 1993-built, 71,665dwt Los Llanitos, operated by Mexico City-based Naviera Para Mineral, had attempted to wait out the storm while
  • Shipyard Reimerswaal moves to Vlissingen
    Dutch dredger and general ship repairer Shipyard Reimerswaal is to move its entire business to the port of Vlissingen by early 2017. It will open a brand new yard along the Quarles Port in Zeeland Seaports' Vlissingen-Oost area. Established in 1985, the yard is currently located on the bank of the
  • Malaysia arrests vessels suspected of illegal fuel transfer
    The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two vessels over the alleged illegal transfer of fuel off Pengerang, Malaysia. According to Tanjung Sedili MMEA chief Amran Daud, the agency arrested Singapore-registered Chelsea II and China-registered Lu Rong Yuan Yu 978, about 2.2 n
  • Hyundai HI cuts its losses
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) lost KRW434.1 billion (USD383 million) in the third quarter of this year, although this is an improvement on the record KRW1.175 trillion loss for the same period in 2014. However, its subsidiary, mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, returned to the black,
  • Singapore could offer multiple LNG bunkering licences
    The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) could grant more than one licence for bunkering liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the next two years. Andrew Tan, chief executive of authority, made the announcement at the Singapore Maritime Institute Forum 2015, after receiving multiple proposals from
  • Sewol salvors complete oil clean-up
    Salvors working on hoisting the capsized ferry Sewol have finished cleaning up all residual fuel oil. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that this had been achieved on 25 October, after nine tanks and decks C and D of the ferry were finally cleaned. The ministry said, "While
  • Belgians buy into bunkering vessel
    Belgian gas infrastructure company Fluxys is to buy a 25% stake in an LNG bunkering vessel being built for Japanese carrier NYK at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction. Neither the amount that Fluxys is paying nor the vessel price was disclosed. The vessel will offer LNG fuel from its home port
  • Van Oord-JSW set to win India's first PPP dredging deal
    A consortium of the Netherlands' Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contracting and India's JSW Group is the sole remaining bidder for a contract to deepen the channels at state-owned Mormugao Port in Goa, India. The outer channel will be dredged to 19.8 m and the inner channel to 19.5 m to accommodate
  • Analysts ease downward forecast for 2016 VLCC earnings
    VLCCs have been forecast to earn an average of USD45,000/day in 2016. This is a slight upward revision of an earlier prediction by Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo. The 2016 figure is, however, lower than the average for this year so far, USD55,000/day.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru port to deepen access channel
    Jawaharlal Nehru port, India's busiest container gateway located near the country's financial capital Mumbai has decided to settle for a 15 m draft instead of an earlier plan to dig its 33.5 m long access channel to 17 m because of high costs and lack of incremental benefits. The state-owned port,
  • FSLTM acquires MR tanker for $21.8m
    Singapore-listed FSL Trust Management (FSLTM) has bought a secondhand MR product tanker for USD21.8 million as part of its fleet renewal programme. The 2007-built, 45,998 dwt tanker is scheduled for delivery between 1 November 2015 and 31 January 2016 and is intended for employment in the spot
  • Maersk Group signs LOI with Indonesia to boost trade, connectivity
    Maersk Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Indonesian government to develop maritime and economic sectors, as well as connectivity in Bitung, eastern Indonesia. The LOI, according to Jakob Friis Sorensen, president director of Maersk Line Indonesia, will focus on developing maritime

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to reassure potential IPO investors after Maersk profit warning
  • Lockers the key to help logistics operators keep pace with growth in e-commerce
  • TNT reduces losses in Q3 of 'transition year' as it prepares for merger with FedEx

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • GulfMark Offshore trims its C suite
  • Damen hands over RoPax ferry to Canadian customer
  • Hyundai Heavy's hurt continues
  • Contest aims to find a Marine Mastermind
  • Transocean, Shell and DSME to delay two drillship deliveries
  • BV to class Yamal project LNG carriers
  • USCG issues bulletin on BWM compliance

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Port Olympia to handle shipment of 1,400 dairy cattle to Vietnam
  • Diana Shipping announces pair of time charter contracts
  • Federal Maritime Commission warns of Swift Logistics complaints
  • LNG fuel tanks installed on new Crowley ConRo vessel
  • Georgia Ports Authority delivers record box numbers for September

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • VLCC spot rates fall to six-week low
    Disappointing early November loading programme erodes earnings for the big 2m-barrel crude tankers
  • Precious Shipping sees recovery slipping away
    Owner links easing in scrapping to lower October rates
  • China's new stimulus not likely to help dry bulk markets
    Second-largest economy cuts interest rates ahead of new five-year plan aimed at stimulating economy through consumer-related services
  • Who is shipping's big cheese?
    Choosing the industry's top powerbroker was always going to be contentious, as the Solent Maritime Society proved
  • El Faro shows need for D&O cover, Standard syndicate argues
    Shipping company executives should consider huge cost of compensation claims
  • Arkas Line makes north European debut
    Turkish carrier joins forces with Hapag-Lloyd on WAX service
  • Insurance Act 2015 will help owners, conference told
    Changes to disclosure requirements work in clients' favour
  • Hyundai Mipo turns third quarter profit
    Yard puts its worst quarter behind it with profitable three months
  • HPH Trust reports improved underlying performance
    Like-for like profits up 3% to $156m despite flat volumes
  • Operational excellence will be increasingly rewarded, says Capital Link
    Upcoming conference underlines increasing interest in CSR but investors lag
  • Cheniere Energy expects first US LNG cargo export in January
    Company will also offer spot cargoes from mid-2016
  • Gard slams English courts' 'piecemeal approach' on OW Bunker
    US and Canada show greater flexibility, P&I club argues
  • Smaller Greek shipowners continue disappearing act
    Petrofin study sees consolidation trend slow, but bigger owners dominate fleet
  • LR to help China design shipborne nuclear power station
    China plans mobile nuclear power for energy intensive offshore installations which mirror Russian endeavours
  • Hapag-Lloyd stands by earnings guidance
    Says full-year ebitda in line with expectations
  • PSA signs pact with polytechnic to promote maritime careers
    Partnership will incorporate port operations, planning and logistics into the polytechnic's curriculum
  • More than 100 people hurt in Hong Kong ferry collision
    Vessel was carrying 163 passengers and 11 crew members
  • Singapore positions itself as a gas trading hub
    LNG terminal is region's first storage facility that can be used for trading activities
  • Indian naval ship visits Incheon port
    Visit is part of India's Act East policy to engage with East Asian countries
  • Greece delays Piraeus port bid deadline to December 3
    Country's effort to privatise state assets has run into resistance
  • FSL Trust acquires medium range tanker for $21.8m
    Cash purchase seen as a milestone in the trust's turnaround efforts
  • Milaha announces rise in net profits
    Strong net profit growth in most business segments
  • Chronicle of casualty
    The tragic loss of ship such as El Faro reminds us that nobody, even today, can take the sea for granted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Ryder profit rises, as its capacity remains in demand
    Too much truck capacity? Not at Ryder System. Ryder isn't a for-hire trucking operator, but its equipment, whether leased or rented, moves a lot of freight. And demand for Ryder's equipment was strong in the third quarter, indicating that truck capacity, while looser than a year ago, is not too loose. In...
  • Terminal operators, container lessors warned of China economic slowdown pain
    China's economic slowdown threatens container terminal operators and container-backed securities, according to two new financial advisory reports. The warnings from Jefferies and Fitch Ratings highlight how the slowdown in Chinese manufacturing, directly affecting inbound and outbound volume handled by container lines and ports, could harm actors in the global supply chain....
  • New CSX intermodal service aimed at grabbing highway freight
    CSX Transportation will launch a new domestic intermodal rail service next week connecting the Ohio Valley to Pennsylvania and Texas in a bid to compete directly with the railway's over-the-road competitors. The new service will run Monday through Friday from the CSX-served Northwest Ohio Intermodal Container Terminal Facility in North Baltimore,...
  • Major Automaker Conquers Weather
    When the temperature dropped, snow fell and traffic stopped, a major automaker relied on support from its ocean carrier partner to keep its supply chain and assembly line running. Any carrier can deliver port-to-port services but then you carry the burden of final delivery. It's time to start contingency planning for the...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Globus may delist on low share price
    The bulker owner said its market value below threshold for listing on Nasdaq.
  • Waiting game pulls down VLCC spot rates
    Large tankers pull back sharply from recent strong levels, though rates still seen as healthy.
  • Pyxis on the brink of New York listing
    Greek owner clearing final hurdles to win New York listing as shareholders of merger target cast votes.
  • Pappas tanker detained after deadly collision
    At least one dead after Oceanbulk ship collides with barge off Nigeria.
  • GulfMark executive out
    The offshore supply vessel owner combines senior-most roles upon executive's departure.
  • Golar LNG executives get stock options
    Chief executive and financial officer see increases in options granted.
  • Polish orders hit $1bn
    Shipbuilding employers' chief says yards full in 2016 as they tackle lucrative backlog.
  • Double deal sets new aframax benchmark
    Global United sales show a healthy increase in asset values in the sector, brokers and analysts say.
  • DSME deal done?
    Loss-making yard's management and union to present new restructuring plan to creditors.
  • Scanrail sold to Turkey
    Veteran Stena ro-pax heading to Istanbul under new name after disposal.
  • Precious Shipping posts bigger Q3 loss
    Bulker owner sees deeper red between July and September as it looks to renew its fleet in 2016.
  • Prime Marine deal could reach $410m
    Greek shipowner's latest order at New Times could extend to 10 vessels, shipbrokers believe.
  • Malaysia's MMEA holds bunker tanker
    Marine authority detains Singapore ship over fuel transfer allegedly conducted without permit.
  • Precious posts bigger Q3 loss
    Bulker owner sees deeper red between July and September as it looks to renew its fleet in 2016.
  • Arctic boosts VLCC rate forecast for 2016
    Boutique bank believes crude tanker rates will feel pull of gravity next year but remain at strong levels.
  • Maersk Oil swings axe
    AP Moller-Maersk division takes 2015 job cuts to 1,250 hot on heels of parent's profit warning.
  • HSL to offload bulker
    Indian shipyard in talks to sell 70%-complete newbuilding to navy.
  • "Imagination is the limit"
    Wartsila sets its sights on digitalisation as it invites ambitious start-ups to a "mastermind" contest.
  • BV scoops Yamal ships
    French class society lands contract for 15 new Russian LNGCs ordered by SCF, MOL, Teekay and Dynagas.
  • Transocean pushes back newbuilds
    Drillship owner reaches mutual agreement with Shell and DSME for two ultra-deepwater vessels.
  • Siem Shipping records profit in third quarter
    Oslo-listed owner retains appetite for diversification as lower costs aid third quarter sums.
  • Cosco slides in Q3
    Hong-Kong listed company takes a hit from negative Chinese growth and posts smaller earnings.
  • 124 people injured in ferry crash
    High-speed Hong Kong vessel hits unidentified object and takes on water.
  • SHI stays in the black
    South Korean shipbuilder records better than projected profit in the third quarter of 2015.
  • Mipo turns it around
    South Korean shipyard returns to profit in third quarter as revenue grows.
  • Hapag-Lloyd maintains stable course
    German IPO candidate responds to Maersk's profit warning by saying forecast is unchanged.
  • First Ship Lease breaks S&P duck with MR
    Singapore-listed trust makes its first acquisition since 2011 with $21.8m tanker cash buy.
  • HHI cuts loss
    Korean shipbuilder hit by offshore delays in Q3, but deficit drops despite revenue fall.
  • Tug and tank-barge run aground off Texas
    Efforts underway to free Peter F Gellatly after it gets stuck at Galveston's East Beach. bruno

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd: Financial outlook for 2015 unchanged
  • TNT posts smaller operating loss in Q3
  • House to vote on 3-year extension of PTC deadline

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hong Kong's emissions rule: No infringements
    The authorities have said they will make surprise vessel inspections.
  • Malacca Strait 'pirate attacks' are insurance scams
    Indonesian naval official says 90% of reports of pirate attacks in Malacca Strait are 'filed with ulterior motives'.
  • OW: Singapore likely to follow London's lead
    According to lawyer in London bunker appeal case.
  • Bunker players 'in negotiations' to resume deals with Iran
    Two 'major companies' poised to start supplying Iranian vessels when sanctions are lifted.
  • CARB approves another emissions reducing system
    Technology to be tested at the port of Long Beach.
  • Vague text on ship emissions in latest Paris climate deal draft
    Consolidated text calls for 'limitation or reduction' of GHG emissions from bunker fuels, but gives little clue as to how.
  • Singapore: Vessels detained over ship repair dispute
    Marine supplies provider files caveat against one vessel's release and payment.
  • Gas infrastructure firm invests in LNG bunker tanker
    Vessel scheduled for delivery during the second half of 2016.
  • North American approach to OW debt settlement 'better'
    Mechanisms adopted 'has shown far greater flexibility and ingenuity', says P&I Club.
  • OW: Latest verdict offers market direction, say estate lawyers
    Lord Justice at London Court of Appeal has described the issue as 'reasonably clear', says group.
  • Andatee's delisting confirmed
    Stock delisted 10 days from date of filing.
  • Gard: North American approach to OW debt settlement 'better'
    Mechanisms adopted 'has shown far greater flexibility and ingenuity', says P&I Club.
  • OW/ING Lawyers: Latest verdict to offer market direction
    Lord Justice at London Court of Appeal has described the issue as 'reasonably clear', says group.
  • NASDAQ confirms Andatee's delisting
    Trading to continue on the Pink Sheets.
  • Malaysia: Ships held over alleged illegal MGO transfer
    Singapore and China flagged vessels caught in the act without permit, authority says.
  • Mexico's Pacific ports reopen
    After avoiding the worst of Hurricane Patricia.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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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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