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August 31, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 26pc to US$591/TEU, off 6.6pc to USWC, 4pc to USEC
  • Fire breaks out in cardboard packed FEU in USAC 13,500-TEUer in Hamburg
  • Top box maker CMIC profit up 120pc to US$111 million as revenues rise 8.5pc
  • Sino-French consortium to built Cameroon container terminal at Kribi
  • Low water on Gatun Lake restrict Panama transits to 12 metres
  • Auckland to open 1.4-hectare intermodal freight hub near Tauranga by 2016
  • Container terminal operators forced to invest more to boost capacity
  • Hong Kong's OOCL awarded for environmental achievement in Singapore
  • Stifel Indices shows fall for air/sea freight as market demand shrinks
  • FedEx launches TNT takeover bid, confident regulatory approval from EU
  • Chile's Puerto terminal in San Antonio expands with new Kalmar equipment
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo volume up 33pc ex Dubai in H1 amid USWC port crisis
  • ATSG needs to capitalise on organic growth to meet new challenges: analysis
  • ACP Worldwide new South Africa cargo GSA for Saudia Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2015
  • GDL aims at handling a million boxes, says CMD
  • Hans Infomatic & WIN launch e-Airway Bill service
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT recognised with Five Star Excellence Award by DNV GL
  • Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) opens office in Abu Dhabi
  • Vanguard's significant presence in South America a boon to customers in India
  • All-time high veg oil import in July to put pressure on local prices: SEA
  • Dhamra port volumes up in 2014-15
  • JN Port taking steps to alleviate congestion & ease procedures
  • Major Ports likely to be impacted by trade union stir on Sept. 2
  • Radhakrishnan appreciates performance of Chennai Port
  • First half warehousing space occupation up by 60 pc
  • Forex reserves firm up by $920.6 m to $355.35 bn
  • Increase in import duty on aluminium to hit small players: Mines Ministry
  • Punjab gets 198 investment offers worth INR 13,458 cr.
  • TN business chamber wants GST rate capped at 18 pc
  • Adani to invest INR 25K cr. in two projects in Chhattisgarh
  • IL&FS Engineering wins INR 190.88 cr. projects in UP
  • SECI to set up 4 solar parks in UP

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The empire strikes back Forwarding & Logistics
  • European leasing Intermodal / Strasse
  • Expediting to Canada
  • Another carrier plumps for Prince Rupert
  • Bigger and better cross docking facilities
  • Westjet's world getting wider
  • Arnold Schwerlast - a top German SME
  • Torrent of words, no real investment
  • ULCV deliveries accelerating
  • New connections to Fyrom and Georgia
  • Public telecom provider serving down under railway
  • Transaero says cargo traffic recovering
  • Veteran to drive port operator's growth
  • Canadian logistics base for new link to China
  • Beefing up international traffic
  • Rotterdam names new head of breakbulk
  • Delicate laser technology flies to Japan
  • New task force to tackle piracy in SE Asia
  • Bolloré bullish

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Florida ports prepare for Erika
    Gale force winds generated by Tropical Storm Erika could force Florida container ports to close, US officials have warned. Austin Gould, the US Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COPT) for the Port of Miami, on 27 August set port readiness at 'Whiskey' - a condition in which gale force winds are
  • Bollore consortium wins Kribi box terminal concession
    A consortium comprising Bolloré Africa Logistics, CMA CGM, and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has been awarded the coveted 20-year concession to operate the new container terminal at the deepwater port of Kribi in Cameroon. A source close to the consortium told IHS Maritime that
  • Restructured Team Tankers seeks growth
    Oslo-listed chemical carrier group Team Tankers International says it is seeking growth opportunities after restructuring its business and gaining a strong balance sheet. "As a result of the restructuring on 27 January 2015, the debt leverage of the company's balance sheet is currently one of the
  • US exports lift bullish BW LPG's interims
    BW LPG, the world's largest VLGC operator, has reported a rise in interim results on the back of strong US exports and Asian imports, while the outlook remains bullish, the company said in a statement. Group net profit in 2Q15 rose to USD80.6 million from USD72.4 million in the same period last
  • CSSC Holdings profit up 43% yoy in 1H15
    Shanghai-listed CSSC Holdings, the flagship listed unit of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), posted a 43% rise in profit to CNY171.7 million (USD26.8 million) in the first six months in 2015 from a year ago. This increase was largely due to higher revenues from newbuildings. Revenues
  • Sundo Shipping files for receivership
    South Korean general cargo ship operator Sundo Shipping has filed for receivership. The company made the application to Seoul Central District Court on 25 August, and to secure an injunction to deter creditors from seizing its assets. Sundo obtained a licence from Korean authorities to run an
  • BHP profits dive 86.2% as Australia wins ore war
    BHP Billiton recorded an 86.2% profit plunge this week in its FY 2015 report, down USD1.91 billion. Following on similar profit slumps from miners Rio Tinto and Fortescue earlier this month, the company blamed the fall on lower commodity prices. However, it remained upbeat on weathering the storm,
  • Mitsubishi's investment in Olam reflects growing food demand
    Mitsubishi Corporation's decision to buy 20% of Singapore-based commodity trader Olam International reflects growing food demand in emerging markets, IHS Maritime has been told. Japan's biggest trading house will buy 12% of Olam through subscribing to 332.2 million new shares for USD915 million. It
  • ASL Marine wins USD100 million contract haul
    Singapore shipbuilder ASL Marine has revealed it has won SGD140 million (USD100 million) worth of contracts. The contracts, announced on 27 August, are to build tugs and barges for overseas customers in the mining and marine infrastructure sectors. The vessels will be built in ASL's yards in
  • Hutchison, MUA resolve to strike a deal
    Hutchison Ports Australia and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) on 28 August agreed to return to the negotiating table, adjourning a court hearing scheduled for next week. In a statement from the Australian Fair Work Commission, deputy president Anna Booth announced the parties had put
  • Wan Hai forms JV in Peru
    Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has partnered with Transtotal Agencia Maritima to set up a joint-venture (JV) company in Lima, Peru. Wan Hai Lines Peru SAC, operative since August, will provide direct services to local clients, said Wan Hai. The company chose Peru for the JV because the country
  • Uni-Asia forms JVs to grow dry bulk fleet
    Singapore-listed investment company Uni-Asia Holdings has formed four new joint ventures (JVs) with its major shareholder Yamasa to acquire four newbuilding Handysize bulk carriers. All four JV companies are incorporated in Panama and are known as Stella Bulkship, Tiara Bulkship, Unicorn Bulkship,
  • CIMC's offshore engineering unit 1H profit down 62%
    China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC)'s offshore engineering unit's profit has slumped 62% year on year (y/y) to CNY18.7 million (USD2.9 million) in the first six months in 2015 because of the slowdown in the international offshore market. The unit's revenues also decreased 11% y/y to
  • CIMC Enric to acquire Nantong Sinopacific Offshore Engineering for at least $109m
    CIMC Enric has struck a deal with Evergreen Holding and its subsidiaries to acquire Nantong Sinopacific Offshore Engineering (SOE) for at least CNY700 million (USD109 million) in cash and shares. The minimum value of the deal works out to be 71% of SOE's net asset as of end of 2014, a stock filing
  • Erika closes Puerto Rico ports
    Eastern and northern ports in Puerto Rico were closed early on 27 August by the US Coast Guard (USCG) due to the passing of Tropical Storm Erika. Ports that are affected by closure conditions, known as Port Condition Zulu, must suspend operations and are closed to all inbound and outbound vessel
  • SIPG's 1H15 profit up 5.65%
    Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) posted a profit of CNY3.1 billon for the first half of 2015, up 5.65% on a year ago. The company's revenue and earnings per share also improved in the January-June period. Its revenue climbed 7.08% year on year (y/y) to CNY14.8 billion, while
  • Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping plans to expand into oil shipping
    Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group), a Chinese dry bulk carrier owner, plans to expand into the oil shipping business by setting up an oil carrier in Tianjin, China. The company said it has taken into consideration its management experience, client resources, and the overall situation of the oil

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Airlines struggle to limit capacity as drop in ex-Asia traffic prolongs weak market
  • Small rise in Asia-Europe container rates, but analysts now fear for September GRIs
  • Analysis: Hanjin 'back to black' in Q2 - but is it enough for smooth sailing?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Aircraft carrier overhaul at NNS marks another milestone
  • R/V Neil Armstrong completes acceptance trials
  • Finnlines orders Wartsila scrubbers for three more vessels
  • Cyprus owner loses EUR 565,000 to hackers
  • LR finds cargo stowing answers for box giants
  • Elcano LNG carriers to be largest to transit Panama Canal

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Panama Canal Authority cancels draft restriction
  • Coast Guard Dolphin helicopter medivacs injured fisherman
  • CBP agents nab counterfeit bags with a value of over $1 million
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of June
  • Drought hits water levels at Lakes Washington, Union

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Wan Hai sets up subsidiary in Peru
    Lima-based joint venture with Ultramar will watch over Taiwanese box carrier's operation in Latin America
  • CSSC Holdings net profit up 43% in the first half
    But mainly boosted by non-operating income and tax savings
  • Sovcomflot sheltered by long-term charter deals despite counterparty risks
    Russian state-owned tanker giant sees conservative strategy paying off
  • BW LPG earnings leap
    With positive market group turns down 10% stake in competitor Dorian LPG
  • Dynagas Partners eyes first potential FSRU investment
    Plans to convert a vessel have been readied but may not be utilised if LNG shipping rates rebound as partnership predicts
  • China Cosco expects no more scrapping subsidies in 2015
    Concerns mount over the company's ability to make a sustainable profit
  • Rates weaken amid slack China demand
    Iron ore miners still increasing production, with consequences for capesize fleet
  • Skittish investors missed the ride of their lives
    Those who clung on to their stocks ultimately came out on top in a wild market shake-up
  • Attica posts first-half operating profit after five years
    Greek ferry operator eyes further diversification after gaining US-Cuba approval
  • GRI relief for Asia-Europe carriers
    But lines unable to achieve the jump in freight rates they sought
  • Team Tankers on top of its game
    Restructuring and positive markets give former Eitzen Chemical a good run
  • New Cool Pool focuses on better scheduling
    Combining 14 vessels from three owners is unlikely to boost ailing spot rates, says Lauritzen
  • Bocimar posts a deeper loss in the first half
    Exposure in capesize and handysize markets adds to CMB's dry bulk woes
  • CIMC posts stronger results
    Profits supported by container and financing business, but performance of offshore businesses weakened

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • South Florida ports prepare for Tropical Storm Erika
    South Florida ports are readying themselves for gale force winds and a downpour of rain as Tropical Storm Erika prepares to make landfall in the Sunshine State this Monday. Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Friday, as the hard-to-predict storm system made its way over Hispaniola. The U.S. Coast...
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates hit 45-month low
    Just days before trans-Pacific ocean carriers aim to implement aggressive general rate increases on eastbound services to North America, average spot rates from Shanghai to the U.S. hit their lowest level in almost four years. Spot rates on average from Shanghai to the U.S. West Coast fell 7 percent, or $133,...
  • US transport job openings, hiring both rise
    U.S. demand for transportation, warehouse and utility workers dropped in June from May, but the number of transport-related job openings at was still substantially higher than a year ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, more of those transportation and warehouse...
  • Hutchison, Australian union pledge to strike deal over Brisbane, Sydney terminals
    Hutchison Ports Australia and the Maritime Union of Australia agreed Friday to return to the negotiating table, preventing a looming court action and paving the way to an end of a bitter fight over layoffs at Hutchinson's Brisbane and Sydney terminals. In a statement from the Australian Fair Work Commission, Deputy...
  • LA-LB port truckers: Terminal appointments must be backed by data
    The California Trucking Association tied its support of truck appointments at Los Angeles-Long Beach container terminals to creation of port-wide metrics to gauge the appointments' effectiveness. "Appointment systems are only as good as their performance and ability to be tracked and enforced," said Alex Cherin, executive director of the association's intermodal...
  • Amsterdam air cargo falls on weak Asian demand
    Weak Asian demand pulled down cargo traffic at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the first six months of the year, another sign of how China's slowing economy is curbing shipments of high-value products such as electronics and auto parts. Cargo volume through the third largest European air cargo hub slipped 2.1 percent...
  • Senior Tianjin port official dies after falling from building
    A senior transportation official in Tianjin, China was found dead Wednesday after falling from his office. The death of Dong Yongcun, director of the administrative approval department of Tianjin Transport Committee, comes in the midst of an investigation into the recent catastrophic explosions at the Tianjin port. The explosions at the...
  • Management shakeup signals future route for truckload carrier Werner
    Gregory L. Werner resigned as CEO of Werner Enterprises, handing the title over to his 78-year-old father and founder of the company, Chairman Clarence L. Werner. The resignation comes two weeks after another son, Gary Werner, surrendered the chairman's job. The $1.68 billion company said C.L. Werner will groom current President...
  • Questions of motive surround China's devaluation of yuan
    When China devalued its currency in mid-August after a 10-year run-up against the dollar, the People's Bank of China described the move as a natural step toward the creation of a market dominated Chinese exchange rate. No one in the market - not importers, exporters, manufacturers, investors or analysts -...
  • China's actions sure to impact trade and transportation
    China is back. No, not in the economic sense, where until the past year, it was the envy of the world for the better part of this century. But China is definitely back at the top of the international business news scene, sending perhaps the biggest shockwaves through the financial, trade...
  • Tyler to leave IATA after five years at the stick
    Tony Tyler, IATA director general and CEO.HONG KONG - The International Air Transport Association director general and CEO Tony Tyler will retire in June next year after serving five years in the position. Tyler came to IATA in 2011 after serving as Cathay Pacific chief executive officer, in which capacity...
  • Vet your brokers as well as your carriers
    Q: We're being sued by a carrier for unpaid freight charges amounting to just under $6,000. We arranged for these two loads through a broker, and duly paid the broker. It appears, however, the broker didn't pay the carrier. We aren't sure how to handle this. It was our understanding that...
  • Russia cracking down on port corruption after bribery allegations
    ST. PETERSBURG - The Russian government said it's cracking down on port and customs corruption by dismissing several St. Petersburg customs officials tied to a bribery investigation and beginning internal port inspections next month. The action comes after German prosecutors in 2013 began investigating Ford Motor Co. and DB Schenker, a...
  • Mauritius' Port Louis expands to handle rising African trade
    The development of Port Louis will not only accommodate increasing container traffic, but also mitigate the likely impact of the cyclonic weather to which the country of Mauritius is prone, giving shippers more reliability. Eleven years ago the port was forced to halt operations at its container harbor for eight days...
  • Debt-ridden domestic China carrier suspends operations
    Pan Peicong, president of Nan Tsing Container Line.HONG KONG - China carrier Nan Tsing Container Lines told employees it has suspended all business operations and was preparing to dismiss staff because of mounting debts amid a slowdown in domestic shipping.The note to staff said five of the company's 47 vessels...
  • Asia-Europe rates rise ahead of September GRIs
    HONG KONG - The wild ride in Asia-Europe container pricing continued this week in advance of the Sept. 1 general rate increases, with the spot rate rising 26 percent compared to last week, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).It will cost $591 to ship...
  • Air cargo in Asia slumps in July, regional data shows
    Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.HONG KONG - Air cargo demand among Asian carriers weakened in July as demand for exports fell along with global trade, according to the latest data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.Traffic figures for the AAPA members showed that...
  • Turnaround for Air China Cargo on volume growth, cheap fuel
    An Air China Cargo freighter fills up in Anchorage. North America was one of the carrier's strongest markets in the first half of 2015.HONG KONG - Air China Cargo turned around its financial fortunes in the first half of the year with a 23.5 percent increase in freight carried on...
  • Anheuser-Busch expands CNG-powered truck fleet
    Diesel prices may be down 31 percent from a year ago this month, but that big drop isn't big enough to deter long-term investment in natural gas fueled vehicles. Anheuser-Busch this week said it is converting its 97-truck St. Louis, Missouri, delivery fleet to compressed natural gas. "Transitioning our entire St....
  • US economic uncertainty clouds outlook for shippers, truckers
    Shippers and truckers are traveling a bumpy road in the second half of 2015. Heightened economic anxiety, largely driven by events overseas, political uncertainty and the faster pace of regulatory activity all make forecasting truck capacity and freight demand more difficult, speakers said during a Journal of Commerce webcast on...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • CSDC beats own forecast
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has delivered a first half performance which saw its profit spike, exceeding the company's latest forecast.
  • Doehle rings changes
    India's Doehle Danuatic is renaming itself Elektrans Global Group to reflect its expansion.
  • WFW branches out
    UK shipping law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has launched an English-law litigation practice in Athens.
  • Results spur BW LPG stock
    Shares in BW LPG were on the rise today after the world's largest VLGC owner booked stronger than forecast second quarter numbers.
  • Olympic extends contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner stretches PSV deal with Statoil as Q2 profit takes a hit.
  • Offshore markets dip
    There was more bad news for offshore vessel owners in the North Sea on Friday as the devastating tonnage glut continued to force down rates.
  • Sovcomflot profit soars
    Russian owner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has benefited from strong spot tanker markets to post a big increase in first half earnings.
  • Fesco mixed in first half
    Fesco has posted mixed results for the first half of the year as it saw shipping revenue up 45% but its liner division performance was weaker.
  • Missing man found dead
    A missing seafarer from a chemical tanker has been found dead in Greek waters.
  • Latvian sells assets
    Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) is looking to dispose of non-core assets as part of its restructuring scheme.
  • $11bn for "bad bank"
    The owners of Germany's HSH Nordbank are considering spinning off more than half its struggling loans into a "bad bank" to win European Union approval for state aid.
  • Shidao orders ro-pax
    China's Shidao International Ferry has picked a domestic yard for a ferry newbuilding.
  • Cargoship grounds
    A general cargoship has run aground on stones in the Netherlands.
  • Fire on UASC boxship
    A container on a boxship owned by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) caught fire in Germany earlier this morning.
  • Eimskip hits new high
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has increased second quarter profit as it logged its best revenue figure since restructuring.
  • BWO strong in Q2
    BW Offshore (BWO) has performed in line with expectations during the second quarter as an impairment charge from an FPSO fire in February has yet to be booked.
  • HSH chops loan loss
    German lender HSH Nordbank has reduced its loan losses in the first half, but admitted its shipping loan book is still weighing heavily on its operations.
  • Finnlines cleans up
    Finnish ro-ro owner pens scrubber contract with Wartsila as it continues $113m environmental programme.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo prospers
    Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has boosted earnings in the first six months despite a fall in revenue.
  • Dof ships PSV out
    Skandi Flora heading from North Sea to Canada for one-year deal.
  • Improved results at Team
    Team Tankers continued to build on its positive start to the year with a profit of $4.6m in the second quarter.
  • DP World sees profit grow
    DP World has seen first half profit increase 22.3% on the back of its acquisition of Economic Zone World (EZW).
  • Bumi Armada in the red
    Bumi Armada has sunk into the red in the second quarter as the company was forced to make a number of write-downs on vessel values.
  • ASL seals newbuild deal
    ASL Marine secured new shipbuilding contracts worth about SGD 140m ($100m) for the construction of a series of tugs and barges.
  • MacGregor cuts more jobs
    MacGregor is to make a further 100 people redundant as it continues to battle weak shipping markets.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Lower oil prices cause June pullback in NAFTA trade
  • Shanghai Containerized Freight Index inches up
  • APEC seeks better tools to combat illicit wildlife trade
  • FMC: Terminals should modify agreement to reflect appointment system
  • Amsterdam air cargo slips on Asia downturn
  • CMB increases profits despite lower revenues
  • GT Nexus deal could benefit Infor's fashion customers
  • Port of New York/New Jersey sets monthly container volume record
  • Walmart opens e-commerce fulfillment center in Indiana
  • Saudia Cargo returns to JFK
  • UASC containership catches fire in Port of Hamburg
  • China investigates 10 port officials, executives over Tianjin warehouse explosions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 28, 2015
  • Scrubbers: Baltic operator places repeat order
    Finnlines moving ahead with plans to install scrubbers across its Baltic fleet.
  • Courts too lenient on unlicensed bunker suppliers
    Singapore fines 'not drastic enough to deter offenders.'
  • Crude rebound halts fuel oil slide
    Main grade bunker fuel moves back above $200 a tonne.
  • Firm receives second LNG fuel-reliant ship
    Vessels expected to achieve an '18% increase in fuel efficiency'.
  • Lower bunker costs help profits surge
    Irish Continental sees bunker costs drop by 22%, despite ECA compliance.
  • Earlier appeal date for OW test case
    London judgement to be heard mid-September.
  • Pressure increases to settle outstanding OW bills
    Making 'double payment' more likely.
  • Greek-Qatari JV grows fleet with tri-fuel newbuilds
    LNG vessel duo to be delivered this year.
  • Lubricant supplier 'reduces lead time' for Scandinavian ports
    Lukoil Marine Lubricants opens new warehouse in Gothenburg.
  • Singapore bunker supplier gathers feedback on MFM ops
    Universal Energy vessel has installed MFM solutions, it tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Stiff price competition for Sri Lankan bunkering market
    Lanka IOC looks to other sectors for earnings boost.
  • Titan Petrochemicals issues profit warning
    No revenue generated during restructuring period, it says.
  • Crude rallies on news of US economic growth
    'We're getting whiplash moves', asset manager says.
  • Lower fuel prices reducing demand for ultra-large boxships
    Demand has declined by 3.5% so far this year, according to a report.
  • LR to class dual-fuel LNG carrier pair
    Vessels will be 'largest of their kind' to transit the Panama Canal.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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