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May 29, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Guangzhou to dredge 70-kilometre ship channel from Nansha
  • Toxic fertiliser blaze on 1,908-TEU ship sends 36 to hospital
  • US Navy escalates South China Sea surveillance flights over Spratlys
  • Carriers lose gamble on mega ships delivering better economies: Drewry
  • Explosive west coast docker issue lurks over who inspects chassis
  • Taiwan South China Express calls at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • ILWU president calls on members to improve box yard productivity
  • Taiwan's Evergreen adds Singapore-Cambodia to CSX1 loop
  • State-owned Min Sheng Lines offers south east Asia and Bengal feeders
  • Prince Rupert's connections boosted with new transport corridor
  • '10-tonne payload drones show way forward for air cargo'
  • Azerbaijan, Kuwait sign aviation accord to ease air cargo procedures
  • Alitalia ends Air France-KLM joint venture in 2017 after Etihad buys 49pc
  • Turkish Cargo expands regular African freighter service to Dakar

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Ghana to ban non-seaworthy vessels
  • Govt initiates scheme for incentivising modal shift of cargo
  • Kalmar to launch yet another port industry first
  • TVS Logistics Services acquires DIESL
  • Cotton exporters eye Bangladesh as shipments to China drop
  • India to import coal for many years to come, says CEO of Adani Mining Australia
  • Onion exports increase by 25 pc in two months
  • Textile exports miss target of $ 45 bn in 2014-15
  • JNPT's inter-terminal transfer of tractor trailers showing positive results
  • Coal India to buy high-capacity wagons
  • Spices Board introduces export-focused schemes for pepper growers
  • AILBIEA's anniversary celebrations today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Barcelona - Set to become a major hub
  • Professional in-cab IT cuts costs
  • Moving heavylift units from India to Azerbaijan
  • 20 years Superfast Ferries
  • Robert Müller holds topping out ceremony
  • Departures switch from Norway to Sweden
  • New managing director for Geodis Germany
  • Pallets pay off
  • Viking plans on floating air
  • IAG Cargo opens route to Kuala Lumpur
  • Super swift train connecting Belgium and Romania
  • Aiming to get rid of red tape
  • Stability in Switzerland
  • Doubling representation in India
  • Hong Kong photo contest results
  • Charterers continue to exclude inefficient vessels

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Eurotunnel drops MyFerryLink crewing contract
    Eurotunnel has announced that it will not renew its contract with the employee co-operative that crews the vessels of its ferry affiliate, MyFerryLink, when it expires in early July. The company confirmed to IHS Maritime that it had written to the co-operative, SCOP SeaFrance, to announce its
  • Nord LB shipping loan book returns to profit
    Germany's second-largest marine lender, Nord LB, said its shipping loan portfolio turned a corner in the first quarter after several years of hefty losses. Its result only from ship lending reached EUR23 million (USD25.5 million) in the first three months. A direct comparison with the corresponding
  • Inquest into Sage Sagittarius crew deaths under way
    An Australian coroner's court today began the inquest into the suspicious deaths of two seafarers on board the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Sage Sagittarius in 2012. The New South Wales Coroner is investigating two of three deaths on board the Japanese-owned vessel in April and May, 2012. A
  • German cargo ship fire contained
    Salvage and fire-fighting experts have made progress in containing the fire on board the 33,772 dwt multipurpose ship Purple Beach in the German Bay near Wilhelmshaven. Smoke emissions from the vessel, owned and operated by German breakbulk liner company MACS, have decreased after fire-fighters
  • Malaysia's Maybulk posts first quarter loss
    Malaysian Bulk Carrier (Maybulk) has posted a loss of MYR23.4 million (USD6.4 million) for the first quarter (1Q15) ending 31 March against a profit of MYR22.9 million in 1Q14. Revenue dropped by 27.8% to MYR51.7 million in 1Q15 from MYR71.7 million in 1Q14. It said the decrease in revenue and the
  • Höegh LNG mulls dollar bond issue in Nordic markets
    Höegh LNG (HLNG), the listed gas shipping business unit in the Oslo-based Leif Höegh group, said it is contemplating to issue five-year dollar denominated bonds in the Nordic markets. "Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. is contemplating issuing senior unsecured bonds denominated in USD in the Nordic bond
  • Fredriksen's Seadrill posts quarterly profit fall
    Seadrill, the London-based listed drill ship and rig owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a fall in profits for the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15). Seadrill estimates the weak cycle to extend to next year, but it may create opportunities for the company. Net profit fell to USD448
  • Golden Ocean profit hit by weak freight rates
    Dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group has reported a deep 1Q15 loss on weak freight rates and a USD140.9 million impairment charge, but the company has repeated its pledge to consolidate the sector in the future. Group net loss amounted to USD75.3 million in 1Q15, while a year earlier Golden
  • Zhuangji Group's yards hold first creditor conference
    Zhuangji Ship Industry and Wenzhou Yuandong Shipyard, two subsidiaries of Zhuangji Group in Zhejiang, China, held the first creditor conference on 27 May after they filed for bankruptcy reorganisation. As of 15 May, 49 creditors has demanded a total of CNY1.2 billion (USD194 million) claims from
  • Seoul to advise salvage companies on Sewol tender
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said on 28 May that salvage companies interested in tendering for the hoisting of Sewol will be advised on preparing their bids. The MOF will hold a session at 15:00 h local time on 29 May to guide interested companies in writing technical
  • Icon Offshore profit drops 86%
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Icon Offshore posted a profit of MYR2.7 million (USD700,000), down 86% year on year (y/y) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2015 because of lower vessel use. Revenue dropped by MYR16.5 million or 20.5% to MYR63.6 million in the first quarter of
  • Bearish outlook for Precious Shipping
    CIMB Securities is urging investors to be cautious when buying stocks of Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping, anticipating higher losses until 2017. Precious Shipping had a net loss of THB335.69 million (USD10 million) in its first-quarter 2015 results. This contrasts sharply with a net
  • Wärtsilä wins another BWMS order
    Wärtsilä won another order for its Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) in the first quarter of 2015. Three new container ships being built for CMA CGM at the Jinhai Shipyard in China will be fitted with Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS, a statement released on 27 May by Wärtsilä said. Wärtsilä will
  • IEV units secure five subsea contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore oilfield service provider IEV Holdings said on 27 May that its subsidiaries, IEV International and IEV Malaysia, have collectively secured five new contracts to provide subsea solutions. The contracts, worth USD2.2 million, involve structural pile grouting and free-span
  • COSCO delays delivery for two PSVs
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder, COSCO Corporation Singapore (COSCO) has delayed the delivery dates of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) after reaching mutual agreement with its buyers. COSCO did not give any reasons for the delay, according to its filing in Singapore Exchange (SGX), but speculation
  • Union: Callao box ops affected
    Replacement labour used by APM Terminals (APMT) to fill in for striking dockworkers at Peru's Port of Callao has started to affect container operations, according to the labour union's spokesman. Juan Carlos Vargas, spokesman for the Peruvian dockworkers' union SUTRAMPORPC, disputes APMT's
  • CMES admits risks of management level difficulties
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) acknowledged risks that its human resources and management levels face difficulties to meet the demand for its rapid development in the short term, in the wake of fleet expansions. The growth in the company's fleet size will raise difficulties
  • Donghae Port to undergo upgrades
    South Korea's Donghae Port will undergo upgrades soon, after port authorities selected a contractor in May. Located in the country's Gangwon province, Donghae is in the central region of South Korea's east coast. Donghae Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office said the upgrades would be

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Frank Appel claims DP-DHL is not creating 'low-wage' jobs as unions protest
  • Does Zim Lines' return to profit signal a new ruthlessness among carriers?

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • NTSB: Shell ultimately responsible in Kulluk grounding
  • Mississippi Governor signs Shipyard of the Future bond bill
  • Bollinger Shipyards makes a promotion
  • World's largest ethane carrier set for delivery
  • American owner defers delivery of two PSVs
  • OSG asks lenders to loosen leash
  • VT Halter Marine cuts steel for second Crowley ConRo
  • DNV GL names new Group President & CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates future Port of Bellingham Holiday Inn
  • VT Halter Marine starts construction of second Crowley LNG-powered ship
  • Freeman Marine taps White for operations management team
  • Project Partnership Agreement paves way for Grays Harbor dredging
  • US rail freight traffic delivers negative weekly total

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Golden Ocean posts first-quarter losses and delays 19 newbuilding bulkers
    John Fredriksen's main dry bulk vehicle takes an impairment charge and limits its exposure to spot markets
  • Yard Talk | China faces newbuilding order drought
    Long-term issues of Chinese shipbuilding industry laid bare in current industry downturn
  • High combined ratio was right move, argues Standard Club chief executive
    Yardstick back at 100% after hitting 113% in 2012-2013
  • Cosco yard delays delivery of two PSVs
    Terms of the agreement are rather favourable to the owner
  • China Shipping lends $80m to Haisheng
    The loan will enhance confidence of the company's future controller
  • LNG shipping has $8bn 'ghost fleet'
    Almost 10% of global LNG fleet lies idle, raising real concerns about timeline of recovery
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances Scandinavian presence
    SDX and GTE gain twice-weekly frequency, while BAX loop is expanded to include Oslo call
  • Bulkers are cheap now, and could stay that way
    A UBS study of historical time charter rates and ship prices finds that low bulker prices are fairly valued
  • JES International names chief executive's mother as chairman
    Troubled shipbuilder brings in another member of the founder's family
  • ICTSI moves to acquire Mexican terminal operator
    Philippine port operator agrees $54.5m deal to acquire Terminal Maritima de Tuxpan
  • Lloyd's Register lands Maersk contract
    UK class society to certify 3,600 teu ships ordered from Cosco Zhoushan yard
  • Greece accused of 'doing nothing' to exploit cruise potential
    After seven years of austerity, there is no sign of concrete plan to improve the infrastructure, says RCL
  • Torm and Dynacom Tankers help drive up product tanker rates
    Owners charter out ships to haul Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia on the spot market in June, lifting market to new heights
  • Babilis named Stealth Maritime chief executive
    Vafias company manages family's 21 tankers as well as StealthGas LPG carriers
  • Rina targets ship safety in new integrity assessment programme
    Using lessons from passengership casualties, including the Norman Atlantic fire, the Italian class society offers to help owners go beyond regulatory requirements to reduce risk
  • Remi Eriksen named as Madsen successor
    Chief operating officer to take helm at DNV GL
  • Golar LNG profit masks challenging times
    Improvements in LNG shipping anticipated from third quarter onwards
  • Cosco bulker runs aground in US Gulf
    No significant damage, injury or pollution discharge has been reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • US test of technology linking trucks, vehicles advances
    This isn't a traffic jam, but a European test of "platooning" technology that electronically links vehicles. WASHINGTON -- "Platoons" of electronically tethered trucks could deliver significant fuel savings for carriers and help improve truck driver retention and safety, but there's still much testing to be done, the American...
  • Miami port rides diversions to second straight double-digit volume gain
    The Port of Miami posted double-digit container volume growth for the second consecutive month in April, another potential sign of the staying power of cargo diversions from the U.S. West Coast, now months after the congestion crisis has ended. Miami container volumes jumped 17.5 percent year-over-year to 93,400 20-foot equivalent units...
  • Averitt wins Walmart Carrier of the Year award
    COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2014 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fourth-straight year that Averitt has earned the retailer's service award. "Averitt Express has consistently provided Walmart with exceptional service, maintained excellent safety standards, and is a foremost leader in the transportation...
  • ATA attacks $700 million Rhode Island plan to toll truckers
    WASHINGTON - Rhode Island's plan to use hundreds of millions of dollars in truck fees to repair failing bridges "dismayed" the largest U.S. trucking lobby, which likened the scheme to "highway robbery." The American Trucking Associations urged the Ocean State to reject the infrastructure funding program proposed this week by...
  • Dockworker walk-off closes two largest Israeli ports
    Two of Israel's largest seaports remained closed Thursday after dockworkers defied a court order, leaving their posts in opposition to new government contracts with private port operators. At the ports of Ashdod and Haifa, 2,400 workers have left their posts and union leaders have gone underground, Reuters reported. Thursday afternoon, Ashdod...
  • OECD, carriers disagree on mega-ship savings
    Separate reports by a unit of the OECD and the trade organization of container ship lines offered starkly different views Thursday on effect of larger ships on costs and port congestion. The International Transport Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, warned that the overall transport costs caused by...
  • Panama Canal expansion will unleash huge supply of tonnage for all-water services
    The expansion of the Panama Canal early next year will make an enormous quantity of container ship tonnage available for services that transit the canal, wiping away current capacity restrictions that restrict usage to only small and inefficient ships by today's standards. The opening of the third set of locks, currently...
  • CEVA moves Australia's loose change to help Gen Y fight poverty
    Melbourne, Australia, 28 May, 2015 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, is partnering with Y Gap (Y Generation Against Poverty) in Australia to support the not-for-profit volunteer organization's innovative 5cent campaign. Y Gap's 5cent campaign, now in its fourth year, asks Australians to donate their five...
  • Protests disrupt intermodal operations, impacting India's ports
    Civil unrest in parts of India is causing rail freight traffic chaos in the country's busiest northern corridor linking hinterland points around Delhi and major gateway ports on the west coast, including the largest port of Nhava Sheva. The unrest follows a week-long protest over status classification by ethnic Gujjars in...
  • Samskip formally launches consolidated logistics unit
    Organisational changes to simplify and streamline operations at Samskip first announced in May 2014 have borne fruit with the formal launch of Samskip Logistics. Samskip Logistics brings all of Samskip's dry and reefer forwarding activities under a single business unit, including Samskip Icepak Logistics and forwarding services previously operated through country...
  • Fire on German ship carrying containerized fertilizer contained
    Salvage and firefighting personnel have made progress in containing the fire on board the 33,772 dwt multipurpose ship Purple Beach in the German Bay near Wilhelmshaven. Smoke emissions from the vessel, owned and operated by German breakbulk liner company MACS, have decreased after firefighters on Wednesday started to flood the affected...
  • Overseas acquisitions pay off for Hitachi logistics unit
    Japan's Hitachi Transport System's aggressive acquisitions in the United States and elsewhere have put it on track to almost achieve its medium-term global expansion plan, with overseas sales and profit escalating. Hitachi Transport System, the logistics arm of Japanese industrial conglomerate Hitachi, has strengthened its presence in the country's transportation and...
  • Canadian domestic vessels won't have to adopt ballast treatment yet
    Canada will not require domestic shipowners operating on the Great Lakes to equip their ships with costly ballast treatment systems until effective technology exists, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said last week. Canada will only require ballast treatment on the Great Lakes "once it is feasible to do so", she told...
  • DHL infographic outlines integrator's disaster response in Nepal
    Deutsche Post DHL Group has wrapped up its disaster response team deployment in Kathmandu, Nepal, just over a month since the first earthquake devastated large parts of the mountain nation. The infographic summarizes the activities and challenges onsite by the logistics company. Activated by a request from the United Nations...
  • Panama government out in force as PSA starts terminal expansion
    Panama President Juan Carlos Varela at the PSA terminal expansion ceremony.PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) broke ground today to start the expansion works for Phase 2 of its container terminal on the west bank of the Panama Canal. At a ceremony to launch the expansion, Panama President Juan Carlos...
  • Government's rosy picture of Hong Kong port ignores critical issues
    Modern Terminals is one of the main Hong Kong port operators.HONG KONG - Terminal operators and logistics industry executives in Hong Kong must have thrown up their hands in frustration during a welcome address by the city's Secretary for Transport and Housing Anthony Cheung at the inaugural Global Port Research...
  • China Merchants extending port reach to Baltic Sea
    HONG KONG - China is looking at investing in the outer reaches of the One Belt One Road trade footprint as state-owned China Merchants Group considers a deal with Lithuania's port of Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea.The port will give sea access to landlocked neighbor Belarus where China Merchants is...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Tanker deliveries lag
    Fewer crude tanker newbuildings have been delivered in 2015 than had been expected, according to New York's McQuilling Partners.
  • SALT to shake 4
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is poised to announce sale of four more capesize bulkers as the New York-listed owner continues to slash its massive newbuilding inventory.
  • SEC probe eyes Cosco
    A senior Cosco Group executive is reportedly among 35 Chinese officials whose names appeared in a US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoena in its "Sons and Daughters" probe of JP Morgan's hiring practises in China.
  • MyFerryLink cut free?
    Eurotunnel Group is reportedly planning to end its contract with MyFerryLink, which serves routes between France and England.
  • KNOP raising $137m
    Aberdeen owner KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has priced a sale of common shares to raise up to $137m to fund a ship acquisition.
  • Set to splash out?
    US offshore support vessel heavyweight Tidewater has an eye on expansion and consolidation amid the belief a downturn in the market has more time to run.
  • Q88 comes to London
    Maritime technology firm Q88 has opened a new office in London in its effort to come closer to its European customers.
  • NAP's Dream dropdowns
    JP Morgan believes Navios Maritime Midstream Partners has a choice of four VLCCs as it prepares its first post IPO dropdowns.
  • Rieber offloads oldie
    GC Rieber Shipping has disposed of its oldest ship after it was unable to find employment.
  • Golden Sakura dumped
    Norway's Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) said on Thursday it is redelivering a chartered panamax to its owner.
  • Hoegh LNG mulls bond move
    Hoegh LNG Holdings is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market.
  • Seadrill beats forecasts
    New York-listed Seadrill has seen its first quarter profit slashed but still performed better than analysts' expectations.
  • Reef row goes to court
    Australia is suing the Chinese owner of a bulker that grounded on the Great Barrier Reef in 2010.
  • Heronbridge tops up
    One of the leading shareholders in Clarksons has topped up its holding in the world's largest shipbroker.
  • Namura raises forecast
    Namura Shipbuilding has slightly raised its full-year profit forecast but still expects to make much less than last year.
  • Great Harvest loss to rise
    Hong Kong bulker owner Great Harvest is looking to diversify away from shipping as it warned of a bigger annual loss.
  • Aegean makes more
    Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has boosted its profit for the first quarter and saw sales of marine fuel rise.
  • Eriksen named DNV GL CEO
    Remi Eriksen has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Oslo headquartered classification society DNV GL.
  • Ong in at BW LPG
    Singapore's BW LPG is bringing in BW Group senior vice president of finance Elaine Ong as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Eskimo sale helps Golar
    Golar LNG has survived a poor LNG spot market thanks to the sale of a modern vessel to its spin-off.
  • Purple Beach boarded
    Efforts to save a German multipurpose (MPP) ablaze off Helgoland were succeeding on Thursday.
  • GOGL starts with loss
    Oslo-listed Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) has begun with a loss in the first quarter after it was hit by a huge vessel impairment charge.
  • OSG: set us free
    US tanker OSG is asking lenders to relax restrictions limiting its ability to pursue a merger.
  • Cosco delays two PSVs
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) says it is delaying the delivery of two PSVs ordered by an unnamed US customer in 2012.
  • Cosco bulker aground
    A Cosco-owned bulker remains aground in the US Gulf of Mexico just off the coast from the town of Port Arthur, Texas.
  • Navios to drop down VLs
    Greek shipowner Navios Maritime Acquisition looks set to dropdown two VLCCs to its master limited partnership (MLP).
  • UOB trims Nam Cheong
    Nam Cheong has seen its profit estimates for 2015 trimmed 18% by Singapore investment bank UOB Kay Hian.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach form joint stakeholder groups
  • Descartes fiscal Q1 profits up 17%
  • FTR sees deteriorating transportation environment for shippers in 2015
  • MSC launches standalone Asia-West Coast Latin America loop
  • U.S. steel imports continue sinking in April
  • DHL Express expands Thailand operations
  • FAA fines more shippers, FedEx for hazmat violations
  • V.Group opens new seafarer training center in Manila
  • Duluth begins construction of new intermodal terminal
  • Michael Kors to build massive European DC
  • Tracy Morgan, Walmart settle over truck crash
  • Port directors urge House to approve TPA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Steel-cutting ceremony held for LNG-fuelled ConRo ship
    Newbuild expected to be delivered by Q4 of 2017.
  • Officials: Alaska marine fuel spill 'no longer recoverable'
    Vessel leaked 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel into Cook Inlet.
  • Port strike ends in Israel
    Two-day work stoppage by dockworkers at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa is now over.
  • First LNG-ready 'dragon class' vessel delivered
    Ship equipped with 'dual-fuel engines'.
  • Container line brings new service to US Atlantic ports
    'It's a good global market economy. There's very cheap fuel, and a very, very favorable supply and demand situation.'
  • SMP: 'Order tracking app' now covers 40 markets
    'All our customers are supported by our 24/7 International Customer Service Centre,' said SMP general manager.
  • DNV GL sees 'challenging markets ahead'
    Remi Eriksen has been named as the the group's new president and CEO.
  • Attica reduces quarterly losses
    Figures looking better on lower fuel costs.
  • Fuel oil stocks at five-year high
    Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks continued climbing.
  • Panama Canal expansion 'will hit bunker volumes'
    'We think the client base is going to get smaller.'
  • Bunker surcharge hike on intra-Asian routes
    Lines serving Australian ports affected.
  • BMS United Bunkers promotes traders
    Announces sponsorship of Andros yacht race.
  • Charterer commits to avoiding inefficient vessels
    'The increasing use of energy-efficiency data is widening the gap between new 'eco' ships and the existing fleet.'
  • Setback for shorepower plans at Hong Kong cruise terminal
    Study concludes move unfeasible for the 'foreseeable future'.
  • Indian port gets go ahead for development
    Gujarat government in plans to develop bunkering sector at Kandla.
  • Shanghai to enforce stricter rule on marine fuels
    New requirement will be stricter than national standards, says official.
  • Shell: 'Not only about matching lube oil BN to sulphur content'
    Research points to potentially harmful acid stress imbalance.
  • Aegean's Q1 profits, revenue down year-on-year
    Volumes of marine fuel sales, however, increased to 2.91 million metric tonnes.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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