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March 31, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming back in black with US$13 million profit as revenues rise 13pc
  • US Coast Guard approves Korean ballast water management system
  • Casualty of merger, Hapag-Lloyd CFO Ganz sacked, replaced by CSAV's Burr
  • Maersk orders 7 ice-class 3,600 TEUers from Cosco yard in Zhoushan
  • Abu Dhabi lifts 1,137,679 TEU in 2014, up 26pc - bulk cargo soars 37pc
  • China starts on Mischief Reef land reclamation in disputed Spratly Islands
  • Jardine United International Shipping Agencies (JUNISA) opens in Zhoushan
  • Sri Lanka drops objections to China's US$1.4 billion Colombo Port City
  • US, NZ seek WTO to stop Indonesian extensive agricultural import ban
  • MacGregor supplies complete deck equipment packages to China shipbuilder
  • Hainan Airlines profit up 20pc US$417 million - orders 30 Boeing 787-9s
  • Pension payouts plunge Aer Lingus into 2014 loss of US$121 million
  • GSA members seek 'all-in' pricing and better air cargo visibility

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Anchor tenant announced for UK's first trimodal distribution park at Port Salford
  • Asia-north Europe spot rates continue going down
  • CMA CGM registers excellent performance in 2014
  • FIATA's RAME 2015 in Dubai on April 19-20
  • Lack of ship definition seen as threat to offshore & wind farm investors
  • NYK establishes comprehensive logistics company for inland transportation service in Myanmar
  • Oil prices seen impacting multipurpose shipping market
  • RINA develops new rules for offshore platforms
  • UASC entering North Atlantic trade in May
  • India, China to benefit from Silk Road-Mausam project linkage
  • Rail freight loading capable of 15 pc growth: Panel
  • Use locally available materials in road construction to cut cost: Gadkari
  • Govt may soon unveil FTP: Sitharaman
  • INR slumps on heavy month-end dollar demand

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The golden years
  • EU co-financing cargo management from Rotterdam port
  • Topping the billion euro sales mark in China
  • DHL takes charge of pharma firm's logistics
  • General cargo alliance honours top quality providers
  • Finnair growing with new cargo centre and aircraft
  • New mainline freight locomotive on trial
  • Spare parts in boots and boxes
  • Hamburg Süd names "San" class vessel
  • CMA CGM ends 2014 with 43% more net profit
  • Asian Pacific airlines note hefty volume jump
  • Leading cause of US train accidents identified
  • Menlo Logistics makes strategic appointment
  • "For sale" sign nailed up in Piraeus after all

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Maldives to shift main port to landfill island
    More details have emerged about the deal signed 10 days ago between DP World and the government of the Maldives for a deepwater port on the industrial island of Thilafushi. The first phase of the project will see construction of a container terminal, and this will be followed by a free trade zone
  • P&O Ports name revived as Dubai eyes new markets
    Dubai is extending its ports and terminals empire globally through a new company specialising in multi-purpose ports. Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) last week revived the P&O Ports name with a view to starting operations in Madagascar, Somaliland and Albania. PCFC chairman
  • Boxship charter market climbs higher
    Charter rates for medium-sized container vessels continued to surge last week, fuelling hopes that a broad-based recovery in the boxship charter market is well under way. The ConTex market index went up by 3.2% or 14 points to 454 last week, this increase driven by improvements for ships of between
  • Hamburg Bulk Carriers adds 11 vessels
    German Handysize operator Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) is expanding into the Supramax and Panamax segments with the award of third party management contracts for 11 ships of 53,000 to 82,000 dwt. The company said today that it was put in charge of the new tonnage by institutional investors and
  • CMA CGM profits up 43%
    French container line operator CMA CGM has announced that its 2014 net consolidated profits rose by 43% over the previous year to USD584 million thanks to a growth in volume and significantly reduced costs. Volumes carried rose by 8.1% year on year (y/y) to 12.2 million teu and revenues increased
  • Piraeus privatisation back on as COSCO China bids
    COSCO China is to bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus following an apparent change of heart regarding the port's privatisation by the country's new socialist government. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very
  • Ukraine slump hits German port operator HHLA
    Hamburg's state-owned container terminal operator HHLA managed to increase turnover and profits last year despite a collapse in cargo volumes at its terminal subsidiary in Ukraine. Volume gains at its flagship facilities in Hamburg and in intermodal inland operations saw the group lift its revenues
  • China MSA tells Chinese ships to avoid seas off Yemen
    China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued a safety alert to Chinese carriers over the weekend that they should immediately notify their vessels to avoid the seas off Yemen due to the continuing political crisis in the country. All the relevant Chinese carriers should emphasise relevant
  • Sembcorp Marine consultant linked to Petrobras corruption scandal
    A consultant linked to Sembcorp Marine's drill rig construction contracts with Sete Brasil, a subsidiary of Petrobras, has been arrested over alleged bribery charges, according Sembcorp Marine's statement to the Singapore Exchange. Sembcorp Marine received a copy of a plea bargain between the
  • Buying trend returns to ship recycling markets
    Cash buyers showed a willingness to acquire ships for demolition last week, amid talks that the Indian government would impose import taxes on Chinese steel. Improving local steel prices and a stabilising Indian rupee also saw scrap prices rising by at least USD20/ldt. Dubai-based cash buyer
  • Shanghai International Port Group profit up 29%
    Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) announced on 28 March that it recorded a profit of CNY6.77 billion (USD1.09 billion) for 2014, up 28.75% compared with 2013. The company's revenue last year totalled CNY28.78 billion, growing by 2.19% from CNY28.26 billion in 2013, and its
  • Yinson posts full-year profit up 75%
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Yinson Holdings posted a full-year profit of MYR251.1 million (USD68.1 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 January 2015, up 75% from its MYR143.1 million profit for the previous year. The increase in profit is supported by higher
  • China Shipping Development back in profit
    Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Development announced on 26 March that the company has recorded profit of CNY309 million (USD49.6 million) for 2014, returning to black from the loss of CNY2.23 billion in 2013. The company's revenue stood at CNY12.27 billion, representing an increase
  • Offshore insight: OSVs defy bear market
    Many shipowners in the offshore sector are struggling to stay afloat amid the market downturn, but a group of offshore support vessel (OSV) companies are defying the odds. They are capitalising on expansion and investment opportunities, which are generating strong profits despite the sector's
  • Epic Gas sells two ships
    Singapore-based pressurised gas carrier owner Epic Gas has sold two of its older ships. The company said 1997-built Epic Cebu and 1996-built Cefalu have been sold to buyers engaged in Southeast Asian cabotage trades. Epic Gas said, "The transaction demonstrates Epic's commitment to proactively
  • Japan's toluene exports hit record high
    Japan's exports of toluene hit a record high of 98,400 tonnes in January this year, according to data compiled by IHS Chemical. The amount beat the previous high of 73,700 tonnes in January 2014. Japan's toluene exports have been boosted by demand from the paraxylene plant that opened in Ulsan,

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Gladding-Hearn starts construction of Circle Line newbuilds
  • IMO panel learns more about Viking's LifeCraft concept
  • Strategic delivers advanced wind farm crew transfer cat
  • CMA CGM poised to order 20,600 TEU trio
  • Transas to install ECDIS on over 100 Maersk Line vessels
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrates methanol two-stroke
  • Grimaldi orders five more Promas Light retrofits
  • Viking Ocean Cruises takes delivery of first ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • DOT decision allows Delta to keep Seattle to Haneda route
  • Lea Hines leaving post as Port of Anacortes PR boss
  • Mitsui takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel
  • Jumbo Mark II ferry TACOMA returning to WSF lineup
  • Hamburg Sud christens 'San' class container ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Economou buys DryShips' tankers as Tankships IPO is shelved
    Greek owner will pay up to $536m for suezmax quartet and optional six aframaxes
  • MSC takes delivery of second 19,224 teu boxship
    MSC Oliver to enter Albatross service later this week alongside MSC Oscar
  • HHLA full-year revenues up 5.4%
    Hamburg operator also reports double-digit growth in its operating result, yet overall volumes remain flat
  • Aronnax: Is big data, good data?
    Shipowners are right to be wary of letting all and sundry get hold of key information
  • China Cosco plans to order 11 19,000 teu boxships
    Company makes inquiries at several major Chinese shipyards to build the vessels
  • Stena unveils converted methanol-powered ro-pax
    Lloyd's Register and Wärtsilä join in work on world's first methanol-powered vessel
  • Carriers and not lower BAFs to blame for fall in Asia-Europe rates
    Drewry attributes latest rate slump to shipping lines' failure to cope with lower utilisation levels
  • Black Sea bounty as China favours Ukraine for grain
    Smaller vessel operators may switch their focus as China shuns US supplies
  • CSAV returns to the black following Hapag-Lloyd deal
    Chilean shipping line records profits of $389m in 2014
  • CMA CGM profits up 43% as order for 20,600 teu trio finalised
    Update: French line considers M&A and IPO after posting net profit of $584m, up 43%, and return on invested capital of 9.9%
  • Hellenic Carriers sells oldest bulker for $3.8m
    AIM-listed owner will book $3.9m loss on deal that is part of fleet renewal
  • Star Bulk sees gradual recovery in dry bulk markets
    Industry-wide efforts to curb oversupply and bottoming commodities prices means the worst might be over soon, says president Hamish Norton
  • Clustering nicely
    Integration in all the elements that go to make up a safe and efficient marine transport system are needed as ship design goes forward

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • LA, Long Beach ports could be back to normal sooner than mid-May
    Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach are beginning to reduce the vessel backlog built up during the longshore labor negotiations, raising the possibility that the largest U.S. port complex will be back to normal before mid-to-late May as originally expected. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported Monday that 11 containerships...
  • Egypt expects August finish to Suez widening
    The Egyptian government expects to meet its goal of completing the $4 billion widening of the Suez Canal within a year, allowing shippers to access a second channel starting in August. At the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa in Abbis Ababa, Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab on Monday confirmed...
  • Panama Canal vessel backlog persists
    Officials at the Panama Canal on Monday were still working their way through a significant vessel backlog after an "unusual" increase in the number of ships awaiting transit began to back up outside the waterway weeks ago. On Monday afternoon there were 19 container vessels awaiting transit on either side of...
  • Injunction brings Santos dredging program to a standstill
    Port of Santos users and operators were hit by a bombshell Friday when an injunction was imposed, halting the port's much-needed dredging program. Angelino Caputo e Oliveira, president of the port authority, Codesp, appeared shocked by the news when interviewed in his office, but he did have some ideas as to...
  • HHLA profit jumps 10 percent on strong ocean, intermodal growth
    HHLA's operating profit jumped 10 percent in 2014 as it handled record volumes of containers at its three Hamburg terminals. Hamburg's biggest stevedore earned 169.3 million euros [$182.8 million] before interest and tax against 153.9 million euros in 2013 on revenue 5.4 percent higher at 1.2 billion euros. The Hamburg terminals handled...
  • Cosco seeks majority stake in Piraeus port after Athens' privatization U-turn
    China's Cosco Pacific will bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus after the country's new socialist government apparently reversed course on its opposition to port privatization. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very competitive"...
  • TOTE to launch first LNG-powered container ship in April
    TOTE Inc. has scheduled an April 18 launching for its first container ship built to operate on liquefied natural gas fuel. The new ship will be operated by Sea Star Line between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Marlin-class vessel is one of two 3,100-TEU ships that General Dynamics...
  • Nhava Sheva sets record in fiscal year container volume
    Despite the long-term landside congestion and intermittent labor troubles that led to some traffic diversions, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust achieved an all-time high in container-handling in fiscal year 2014-15, which is set to end March 31, according to the latest port data collected by JOC.com. The three terminals at India's busiest...
  • CMA CGM to seal order for three 20,600-TEU ships this week
    CMA CGM will sign an order for three 20,600-TEU container ships this week, the French carrier's vice chairman said. The vessels will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries for delivery in the third quarter of 2017, according to Rodolphe Saade. CMA CGM is the second carrier to break through...
  • Made in Mexico
    Volkswagen had it all figured out. After scouting locations for a new North American production facility, it settled in 2008 on Chattanooga, Tennessee, and acquired additional land that could be the future site of a plant for its Audi unit. The VW factory opened in 2011, but as the Wall Street...
  • Mexico evolves into trade giant, but corruption remains
    The "boot" was locked firmly onto the left rear wheel of our van, immobilizing it on a busy street near the historic center of Mexico City. The police had clamped the rectangular device on the van despite the vehicle being parked in a space that was clearly legal and the...
  • CMA CGM net profit soars as revenue, traffic hit new highs
    CMA CGM's profit soared more than 43 percent in 2014 as the French carrier transported a record number of containers, cuts costs and trimmed its debt. Consolidated net income rose to $584 million from $408 million in 2013, which was bloated by a $200 million gain on the sale of a...
  • New Chongqing logistics park leads Goodman's west China portfolio
    HONG KONG - The first 1.2 million square feet of Goodman Chongqing Airport Logistics Park has been developed as part of a $400 million investment being rolled out in western China over the next two to three years by the Australia-based property group.Another 860,000 square feet of logistics space will...
  • Steady rate slide may end bunker benefits to shippers
    HONG KONG - Carriers that have been passing on the benefits of lower fuel costs to shippers may not be so generous as freight rates continue their steady decline, is the view of Drewry in its latest Container Insight Weekly. The London-based analyst said Shanghai-to-Rotterdam rates assessed in the World...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Economou buys from DryShips
    DryShips has struck deals worth $536m to sell its 10 tankers to George Economou, its chief executive and largest shareholder.
  • Fesco sees earnings grow
    Fesco Transportation Group delivered a 30% jump in reported earnings during the fourth quarter, helping limit its decline for the full year.
  • Euronav shares swapped
    Euronav said 45% of eligible shareholders swapped the tanker owner's Brussels-listed shares for stock covered by its recent New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing.
  • Piraeus profit slips
    With chatter about the Greek government's plans to privatise the port of Piraeus intensifying, the management company of the country's biggest hub saw its profit fall for 2014.
  • Guoyu series swells
    Finland's Containerships has sold a EUR 45m ($48.78m) bond to finance two more LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings in China.
  • Yang Ming back in black
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has returned to profit for 2014 as revenue rose and finance costs fell.
  • Debt relief for Rand
    Rand Logistics has taken an important step in increasing its liquidity as it managed to close a $170m revolving loan facility.
  • GasLog plots share sale
    New York-listed GasLog is planning a sale of stock to boost its funds for fleet expansion.
  • Tankers unimpeded
    Crude tankers from Kuwait have reported no problems passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between war-torn Yemen and Djibouti.
  • Crew saved after clash
    Four fishermen have been rescued off Turkey after a collision with a cargoship sank their boat.
  • Heerema orders giant
    Heerema Offshore Services has ordered what it claims to be the world's largest crane vessel at Jurong Shipyard.
  • For sale or not?
    Greece's deputy prime minister has said the sale of Piraeus will be completed within weeks, refuting a recent statement from the shipping minister about halting the privatisation process.
  • CMA CGM profit soars
    French container line CMA CGM has posted a big rise in 2014 earnings as it closes in on an order for three huge containerships.
  • Boa extends deal
    Norway's Boa Offshore has added 60 days to a term charter for an offshore support ship.
  • Crimean crime?
    Ukrainian authorities have arrested a Turkish cargoship after it visited the Russian-annexed territory of Crimea.
  • Megaships boost HHLA
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistic (HHLA) has ridden an all-time record container throughput to higher earnings for 2014.
  • India's Yemen mission
    Two ferries are heading from India to bring home Indians stranded in war-torn Yemen.
  • Merger lifts CSAV
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has been boosted by the recent partnership with Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and posted a big profit for 2014.
  • Greek ferry refloated
    A Greek ferry with 227 passengers and 55 crew aboard has been refloated after getting stuck near the port of Kasos island.
  • Soechi Lines adds profit
    Indonesian tanker owner Soechi Lines has increased profit in 2014 as revenue rose.
  • Viking fixes AHTS
    Viking Supply Ships has tied up one of its anchor-handlers on a $100m long-term deal with an oil major.
  • Three more for CSDC
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has lined up another bulker order in China.
  • Hellenic confirms disposal
    Hellenic Carriers has confirmed the sale of its oldest bulker in a statement released first thing Monday morning.
  • Back by the summer
    A Danish ferry damaged while undergoing repairs at Remontowa shipyard in Poland is expected to return to service in the summer.
  • Asian lines team up
    Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) says it is to launch a new liner service from Asia to the Middle East.
  • Monsoon to drydock
    Avance Gas is to drydock one of its new VLGCs after the vessel suffered what was described as a "technical irregularity".

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • Glimpses of transportation's future at MIT event
  • Trucking industry to feel full force of federal regs by 2017
  • Jaxport box business receives February bump
  • House introduces sugar reform bill
  • DOT to allow Delta's continuation of Seattle-Tokyo flight
  • Former CBP, NYPD officers to serve jail time
  • U.S. steel imports fall in February
  • Redwood expands logistics investment in Japan
  • Service Announcements: OOCL, NYK, Cavotec and Braemar SA
  • CMA CGM reports higher profits, revenues for 2014

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2015
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo tests methane engine concept
    'Successful' demonstration of technology was held earlier this month.
  • LNG terminal expansion begins in Rotterdam
    Expected to become operational by the end of H1 2016.
  • Containerships orders gas-fuelled ships
    'Huge leap for a family owned company,' says CEO.
  • Scrubbers see cruise ship return to US port
    'We are thrilled to be returning to Baltimore,' says Carnival president.
  • Indian owners under pressure despite bunker falls
    Low freight rates make profit making difficult.
  • Knock-on effect from Houston channel delays
    Bunkering among services affected.
  • VPS issues bunker alert
    Evidence of 'elevated sediment content.'
  • Green group unconvinced by Gibraltar STS gas transfer
    Safety an issue, even if conducted offshore.
  • Shipowners should be transparent, says UAE bank
    'We want to get more information [from shipowners] but, at the same time, we also want their business,' says Fujairah bank spokesman.
  • Quadrise losses extend into H2
    But company remains confident of bringing alternative bunker fuel product into the market this year.
  • Taiwanese boxshipping firm returns to black
    Revenues rose 13%.
  • BP Shipping: No problems with ECA
    Company preparing for transition since June 2014, says its Global Chartering Manager.
  • Malaysian bunker supplier to go public
    Company planning further expansion with funds raised on the equity market.
  • Experts highlight issues with 'hybrid' fuels
    Big challenge is availability at worldwide locations.
  • Malaysian MGO, services provider in acquisition talks
    'We have identified the companies,' says firm's director.
  • First LNG STS operation completed in Gibraltar
    'I certainly want to see more of this in the future,' says Port Captain.
  • Bunker crew offered support after crew member dies
    Welfare organisation says it was able to show that 'it shared and understood the seafarers' grief.'
  • Turkish cargo ship arrested in Ukraine
    For calling at a Russian-controlled Crimean Port.
  • African shipbuilder developing hybrid-electric systemIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00
  • Company anticipating an increase in demand for the propulsion type.
  • Bulker held in SingaporeIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00
  • Vessel controlled by South Korean interests.

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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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