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March 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-North Europe rate US$500/TEU from April 1
  • Long Beach up 35.9pc - best month in history docking first 18,000-TEUer
  • China's February exports fell 25.4pc hit by Chinese New Year shutdown
  • Shipowners condemn jail term of 81-year-old master by Spanish Supremes
  • EU court upholds US$185.5 million fines for forwarder price-fixing
  • CP files preliminary proxy with SEC ahead of Norfolk Southern AGM
  • US Senators join opponents of CP takeover of Norfolk Southern railway
  • CMA CGM hikes S America-Europe, Red Sea rate US$250/FEU April 1
  • EU to China: Cut steel exports or risk being denied WTO trade status
  • French unions hamper trains to save 35-hour work week from reform
  • INTTRA demos eVGM service for new box weight verification rules over web
  • Panama port throughput up 1.77pc to 6.9 million TEU, but with mixed results
  • Deutsche Post DHL pre-tax profit falls 18.7pc to US$2.64 million
  • Shippers, ports attack mega ships for high costs, infrastructure constraints
  • APMT's new Vado terminal orders 19 compact Kalmar straddle carriers
  • FTA likes Whitehall plans to 'improve' fines for people-smuggling truckers
  • Forwarder would jump at Iran trade, but most US sanctions still in place
  • After much speculation Amazon takes plunge into providing air cargo
  • Hedge fund, PE firm makes move on troubled United Airlines with new slate
  • 'Solid' start to 2016 for global air freight industry, IATA data shows
  • UAE parleys for 'fifth freedom' rights to access Budapest-US market
  • TIACA forms shippers' advisory committee so customers can been heard
  • Air Europa renews ULD deal with CHEP, converts to light-weight units

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Maersk Line enhances Mesawa service
  • MSC adds direct Hazira call to South Africa service
  • National Waterways Bill gets Parliamentary nod
  • OceanMasters successfully handles break-bulk shipment from Norway to Dubai
  • Reaction of Capt. Vivek Anand, President, Mumbai & Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA)
  • V.Group acquires Bibby Ship Management
  • Cabinet approves 'no objection' to proposed change in holding structure for container terminal projects of DP World Ltd in Major Ports
  • DP World's gift to NMIS girl students on International Women's Day
  • Ministry of Shipping order, dated March 7, 2016, on Relaxation of Cabotage restriction for container transhipment ports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Big brands prepare for the future
  • Castigated
  • More tonnage at Thames terminals
  • Joint operation centre to enhance rail efficiency
  • VP engineering invigorating Kuebix
  • Two appointments at HM Revenue & Customs
  • Early start for routes to Great Lakes
  • Rerouting Betuwe route
  • French airports see slight cargo plus
  • Chapman Freeborn to be GSA for RUS Aviation
  • West India Service enhanced by "K" Line
  • Multi-million dollar track construction contract netted
  • Showcasing latest on-board computer
  • New CEO to adorn fashion logistics specialist
  • Amazon's airfreight ambitions confirmed
  • 37 new Fiata members in February
  • Megaships: fears finally confirmed?
  • Green hub in Le Havre
  • Drivers to be screened for sleep apnoea

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Cyber security for ships depends on new supply chain, says LR
    Risks that come with increasing digitalisation of ships could be lessened by decreasing their connection with the shore. This move would open up a whole new model for ship operations, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). With "peak technology" coming...
  • Paragon Shipping to sell off entire operating fleet
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping has agreed to sell its final six bulkers in exchange for a full settlement of its syndicated loan facility obligations. In a statement after the closing bell on 9 March, the NASDAQ-listed company disclosed that the Panamaxes Coral Seas and...
  • Loss-making Bourbon ready to stack up to 20% of fleet
    French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it was ready to continue stacking up to 20% of its 511-strong fleet as it strives to contain the impact of a slump in demand that left it with a net loss...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • Bank of China to become largest shareholder in Huarong Energy
    Hong Kong-listed China Huarong Energy Company, formerly China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, has announced an issue of 17.1 billion shares to its creditors to offset its CNY17.1 billion (USD2.6 billion) debts. Once completed, Bank of China (BOC) will be the shipbuilding and marine engineering company's largest shareholder. Huarong Energy had debts totalling...
  • Australia's Melbourne port privatisation gets final clearance
    Melbourne, Australia's largest container terminal and port is now officially on the market, after legislation cleared state parliament on Thursday evening. "Port lease legislation has passed through Parliament. We're getting on with it and keeping our promises," state treasurer Tim Pallas announced on social media platform...
  • Business grows at Wilmar Ship Holdings
    Wilmar Ship Holdings, the shipping arm of Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar International, has been growing quietly but profitably. The company owns 10 bulk carriers and 20 chemical tankers. The tankers and bulkers, which are mainly Kamsarmaxes, are primarily deployed to transport Wilmar's grain and palm oil...
  • HMM's finances worse than previously reported
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed that its 2015 loss and liabilities were worse than earlier reported. This follows an external auditor's check of its accounts. HMM said its loss was KRW648.76 billion (USD540 million), compared with the unaudited figure of KRW600.1 billion it announced in...
  • DSME restructuring 'going well' despite failure to sell Romanian yard
    The restructuring efforts of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are progressing smoothly although attempts to sell its Romanian yard have failed. During a press briefing, Financial Services Commission commissioner Kim Yong Beom asserted DSME's reorganisation is going well despite the shipbuilder posting a record...
  • Container rates reverse three months of decline in January
    Container freight rates reversed three months of decline in January and reached their highest level since October 2015. UK consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS)'s price index, which includes both spot and contract rates, rose three points to 71 in January. However, shipping...
  • China Merchants to invest in 10 more overseas ports
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is planning to invest in about 10 more overseas ports as the state-owned company continues its global expansion and implementation of China's One Belt One Road strategy. CMHI is looking...
  • US-bound tanker diverts to Europe as diesel price surges
    A New York-bound cargo of low-sulphur gasoil on board the product tanker Raysut is now diverting in mid-Atlantic to Amsterdam, as prices for diesel cargoes in northwest Europe surge to an 11-week high. The Long Range 2 tanker, carrying a 90,000-tonne (670,500 bbl) cargo of ultra-low-sulphur...
  • India remains bright spot for offshore demand
    The Indian rig market continues to defy the offshore down-cycle and boasts higher demand than the rest of the Asia Pacific region. IHS Petrodata forecasts that the Indian Ocean region is expected to attract an estimated demand of around 40 jack-up units...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • The rise and fall of perpetual preferred shipping equity
    A hybrid security known as perpetual preferred equity (PPE) has played a key role in shipping's capital-raising efforts over the past half-decade. Now, the consequences of that strategy are coming home to roost. Issuing PPE in today's market environment would be impossible, but...
  • ClassNK joins US safety inspection scheme
    Tokyo-based ClassNK has become the fifth class society to participate in a safety inspection programme aimed at reducing the US Coast Guard's regulatory burden over US-flagged ships. The Coast Guard and ClassNK signed an agreement on 9 March authorising ClassNK...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Analysis: can Atlas Air hold its own against ATSG in air freight's e-commerce market?
  • Peace breaks out as new affinity grows between ports and unions on US west coast
  • HMM alone in search for charter hire cut as lessor Seaspan believes revenue is secure
  • Barely United: airline board battle erupts as Continental's Bethune reappears
  • Signed, sealed and delivered: the Amazon threat to DHL
  • DHL forwarding losses drive down full-year group profits

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • World's largest cruise ship departs for sea trials
  • Davie makes new unsolicited bid to build polar icebreaker
  • Best practices for RO/RO vehicle deck fire safety
  • BAE San Diego gets $47.2 million Navy contract mod
  • Incat Crowther designs new generation tour vessel
  • First U.S. ethane shipment heads for Europe

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Freight transport services index climbs during month of January
  • Troutdale Airport advisory board sets public meeting for March 16
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel MYRSINI
  • Port of Seattle, Snohomish County pleased with eastside rail corridor deal
  • "K" Line making changes to West India services

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Bulk Invest creditors consider damages claims after dropping injunction
    Japanese companies owed $172m look at legal options related to 'quick' sale they claim was below market value
  • Port of Long Beach reports record highest monthly box volumes
    February surge in imports will continue into March
  • Paragon Shipping strikes bank deal to sell fleet
    Talks continue with yard on delaying newbuild trio
  • Are marine technology firms too big to fail?
    Who can we trust, shipowners ask as engine maker reputation rocked by data-rigging scandals
  • Aronnax: Suspicion reigns
    Rebuilding bridges may be more difficult than rebuilding engines
  • Persian Prize or Desert Mirage?
    Iran's market remains nascent as shipping and commodity businesses navigate legal tangles and uncertainty. But the opportunity remains too big to ignore
  • Now we are talking
    With faster, cheaper and more reliable communications, shipowners and suppliers are beginning to treat ships like any connected device and explore new ways to do business
  • Bourbon reports $84m loss for 2015
    Lower revenue forecast for 'low point in the cycle' in 2016
  • The familiar cycle
    Two years ago the offshore sector was the darling of shipowners looking for an easy diversification win; this 'new frontier' for traditional shipping has suffered from the usual follies
  • Navios 'in-house' loan has three-year term
    Security for loan from tanker sibling includes 8m units in Navios Partners held by Navios Holdings
  • Havyard agrees newbuilding contract cancellation
    Newbuilding delivery had been postponed before it was cancelled
  • MOL and Daimler set up Mediterranean car carrier service
    Move will reduce transit time to Asia and cut CO2 emissions
  • MR tanker rates drop on lack of diesel arbitrage
    Global distillate supply building up as refineries are operated at maximum production due to low oil prices and strong margins
  • No armed robbery incidents in Asia reported for February
    ReCAAP says incidents are also less severe in nature versus previous month and year-ago period
  • ASF blasts latest Prestige judgment
    Apostolos Mangouras was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year by Spain's Supreme Court and deemed 'reckless' in 14-year-old case
  • Panama Maritime Authority moots bill to boost shipbuilding and finance
    Authority hopes initiatives will help create more jobs in the country
  • Sembcorp Marine raises stake in Gravifloat to 56%
    Group looking to expand into offshore gas processing business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Swift sees freight volumes rise, inventories start to drop
  • NS ramps up intermodal service connecting Charleston port and Charlotte
  • Slide show: TPM 2016's most memorable quotes
  • Platform allows shippers to submit VGMs electronically
  • DP World reorganizes India business
  • Largest US truckload carrier sends warning on rates, ELDs
  • Cochin truckers walk off the job
  • Record profit has Deutsche Post unfazed by Amazon
  • Melbourne port put on the auction block
  • China Merchants plans further overseas expansion
  • India releases draft SOLAS guidelines
  • Idle container ship fleet at six-year high

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Sobelmar complains of HSH 'takeover' effort
    Bankruptcy grows bitter as Belgian shipowner files adversary suit in Connecticut.
  • Judge won't rule now on helicopter salvage
    Sued by Greek shipowner, PHI claims there should be no award for chopper that landed on bulker's hatch.
  • Indian Oil starts work on new LPG project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Alexandratos linked to panamax purchase
    Brokers say Greek owner behind deal for Japanese-controlled panamax.
  • Indian Oil starts new LPG import project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Davie bids $752m for Canadian ships
    Shipyard tries to undercut rival Seaspan on government icebreaker and multipurpose deal.
  • Iraq-Ceyhan pipeline could reopen soon
    Hope rises for resumption of Kurdish crude exports from Turkish port as army completes military operation.
  • Tallink's LNG ferry option lapses
    Estonian owner will not be ordering another eco ro-pax at Meyer Turku in Finland.
  • Paddy Rogers: keep calm and carry oil
    Euronav chief executive moves to demystify current "abnormal" state of play.
  • Outdated terms keep a cap on Iran exports
    Traders cite inflexibility in Tehran as a reason for slow upturn in Iranian shipments.
  • Cochin IPO hits fees stumbling block
    Indian state shipbuilder could call new round of bids from banks to advise on share sale.
  • First ethane ships from US
    Historic cargo leaves Marcus Hook on Evergas Dragon vessel bound for Norway
  • DSME to cut another 12,000 workers as it eyes profit
    Korean shipbuilder will have shed 25,000 employees since 2014 as it restructures; hopeful of positive result in Q1.
  • Minoan prices offer for Hellenic Seaways stake
    Grimaldi-controlled company says it is paying $2.74 per share in order to acquire bigger slice in compatriot group.
  • Hammonia retrofits general cargo ships
    German owner introduced improvements aimed to 25% fuel savings in cooperation with charterer Intermarine.
  • Bourbon plunges to $84m 2015 loss
    French offshore shipowner sees vessel utilisation fall in tough year.
  • d'Amico snaps up chartered tanker
    Italian owner buys 2003-built products carrier from sister company.
  • Island Offshore lays up more PSVs
    Norwegian owner stacks two supply vessels as offshore demand remains low.
  • Asian piracy levels slip to twelve month low
    Indian clamp down on piracy since start of 2016 sees coast guard arrest eight suspects.
  • Panama proposes shipyard, finance law
    Government bill aims to spur shipbuilding and attract maritime-focused banks.
  • Ezion Holdings chief executive increases skin in the game
    Chew Thiam Keng makes first acquisition of stock since August in sign of confidence in firm.
  • Paragon sells all ships to satisfy banks
    Deal to pay down debt requires selling six bulkers while newbuildings deferred.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • DSME to layoff another 12,000 workers
  • Customs reauthorization bill goes into effect
  • Seaspan CEO: Current container industry outlook better than in 2008-09
  • INTTRA unveils "eVGM" product
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins SDAX stock index
  • CP files proxy statement with SEC regarding NS takeover bid
  • Dachser strengthens logistics R&D
  • DHL earnings drop 25.6% in 2015
  • UPS to expand facility in Herne, Germany
  • Napier Port releases proposal for new berth
  • Obama officials visit new logistics hub in Baltimore
  • Port of Long Beach sees 35.9% surge in cargo volumes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Unusual arrivals seen in the US Gulf Coast, China
    Freight rates for all key benchmark routes rose steadily on tight tonnage.
  • Heavy Singapore gasoline, fuel oil trading seen unlikely to congest terminals
    Ex-wharf bunker fuel sellers on standby ready to capture any prompt premiums.
  • Piracy incidents continue to die down in Asia: ReCAAP London
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 16h
  • ARA supplier Phoenix takes on first TC bunker barge
    Consolidating its position after a year of operation.
  • Vietnam's Cam Ranh port has potential to be bunkering hub: sources
    It can receive vessels up to 100,000 dwt
  • Indian LNG imports up 25% since July: Eclipse
    Increase in imports coincides with lower LNG prices in the Pacific
  • Oil futures surge higher led by NYMEX RBOB after US gasoline draw
    Implied gasoline demand rose 290,000 b/d last week to 9.411 million b/d.

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