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February 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL implements shipping ban on whale, shark and dolphin
  • Shipowners: Somali piracy smoulders, only deterrence will stop inflammation
  • Mega-ships up Colombo's 2015 box volume 5.7pc to 5.18 million TEU
  • Pirates seize and release Maersk 2,500-TEU ship off Nigeria
  • Biafran militants seize, then release ship to spring imprisoned leader
  • Dutch boatmen association helps secure stricken ship in Spain's Bilbao port
  • Standard & Poor's shipping study sees little to cheer about in 2016
  • Deutsche Post mulls dumping troubled DHL Global Forwarding
  • UPS seeks to beat red tape on both sides of Mexican border
  • Rotterdam port backs 3-D metal printing to make spare parts
  • Drewry: Low oil reduces once much valued benefits of slow-steaming
  • Not waiting for UN, the NTSB seeks US lithium battery regulation
  • Kenyan flower farms take lead in this year's floral peak season
  • Newcomer CargoLogicAir operates first charter freight services
  • Latin American air carriers cargo falls 8.2pc in 2015 to 4.7 billion FTK

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Maersk Group engaging in development of sustainable ship recycling in Alang
  • NISAA Business Forum 2016 to discuss key shipping, cargo & logistics issues on Feb. 26 in New Delhi
  • Shipping Ministry seeks increased allocation for waterways in Union Budget
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives first domestic RoRo service call
  • Chennai Port effectively tackling road congestion
  • Emirates' Far East Galex service maiden vessel calls at Adani Hazira Container Terminal
  • Shipping Minister appreciates Kandla Port performance
  • Two vessels accommodated at a time at JN Port's BPCL jetty
  • Exports continue to fall in Jan.
  • India needs to prepare a roadmap to phase out agriculture export subsidies: Comm Secy
  • CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo begins tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • S&P downgrades outlook 2016
  • 1,000 new semitrailers and swap body platforms
  • Swissport Greece acquires Skyserv Handling
  • Sing Post invests in ecommerce
  • India and Sweden collaborating in rail sector
  • Lower Saxony seaports: big plus in 2015
  • Swiss Worldcargo names new head salesman
  • Promising start for ABC
  • Last class 66 locomotives sent to UK
  • Personnel changes at Hansa Meyer Global Holding
  • Modern box terminal uplifts Ennshafen
  • Mobile app for cargo ops in Delhi
  • Europa sets up new routes to Baltics
  • Wabtec cooperates with Russian manufacturer
  • Is megaship grounding infectious?
  • WCL on expansion trail
  • Eurotunnel celebrating

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Crunch time for DryShips as debt pressure mounts
    High-stakes restructuring talks between George Economou-led DryShips and its lenders are reaching a critical stage just as the value of DryShips' stake in Ocean Rig UDW is plumbing new lows. On 15 February, DryShips threatened to "suspend principal repayments to preserve cash liquidity" during...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio bail hearing postponed
    The bail hearing for the six UK guards of Seaman Guard Ohio has been adjourned until 26 February, a seafarers' charity has told IHS Fairplay. Scheduled for today, the bail hearing was delayed because the prosecution, which does not accept the bail plea, had yet to submit...
  • New President of Kongsberg Maritime
    Egil Haugsdal follows Geir Håøy as President of Kongsberg Maritime. Haugsdal holds extensive leadership experience from KONGSBERG, and currently heads Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies. He has previous experience from KONGSBERG as Executive Vice President of Business Development and as President of Kongsberg Protech Systems. "I am delighted with the confidence...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio case could be solved within six months
    The crisis facing the crew and guards of the Seaman Guard Ohio counter-piracy ship, currently imprisoned in India, has a "good chance" of being resolved within the next six months, an Indian government policy analyst has told IHS Fairplay. However, the view from...
  • UAE pushes out Saudis, Kuwait as Europe's biggest jet fuel supplier
    European imports of jet fuel surged by 10% in 2015, the strongest growth seen in a decade, as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lost market shareto the United Arab Emirates, which is now the region's biggest supplier. Imports to Europe in 2015 were 21.9 million tonnes, up from 19.9 million tonnes the...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew have a 'good chance', says government analyst
    The crisis facing the crew and guards of the Seaman Guard Ohio counter-piracy ship, currently imprisoned in India, has a "good chance" of being resolved within the next six months, an Indian government policy analyst has told IHS Fairplay. However, the view from India reveals internal security concerns that will require...
  • Tough renewal for both sides of P&I equation
    The Standard Club has said it has continued to remove poor business from its books at the 2016/17 P&I renewals as it sought to limit the level of premium increases for members. The club's director of underwriting, John Reilly, told IHS Fairplay that while the renewal discussions had...
  • Box lines seek to end four-year EU cartel probe
    The European Commission has issued a call for market reaction to a series of commitments offered by leading container line operators in an attempt to settle a four-year old investigation into suspected rate fixing. Fifteen companies have signed up to the commitments, under which they...
  • Havila's revised restructuring plan fails to win required support
    A revised restructuring plan tabled by Havila Shipping has failed to win a two thirds majority of unsecured bonds by 15 February, as stipulated by the plan. Consequently, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner said in a statement it has decided to halt payments of interest and...
  • Korean ship register resumes business activity in Iran
    The Korean Register of Shipping has resumed business in Iran, following the lifting of sanctions against the Middle Eastern country in January. The classification society, which is ambitious to grow its registered tonnage, is in the process of registering 27 oil tankers belonging to Iran's national line, Islamic...
  • Vopak's Singapore LPG terminal receives first cargo
    Dutch terminal operator Vopak's LPG terminal in Singapore received its first cargo on 15 February 2016, when the VLGC Sun Aries delivered 50,000 tonnes of LPG to ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil is one of the anchor tenants of the terminal. Amid growing LPG exports from the Gulf and the US...
  • Market challenges force Hoegh LNG to rethink investment strategy
    Hoegh LNG Holdings, the listed LNG shipping company in the Oslo-based Leif Hoegh group, said it would focus on its key flotations storage and regasification unit (FSRU) business and put investment in floating LNG (FLNG) production on ice because of market conditions. "Given the overall market...
  • Malacca Strait tanker sinking leaves one crewman dead
    One crewman died and 26 were rescued by the Indonesian navy when an Indonesia-flagged chemical tanker sank in the Strait of Malacca after taking on water. The 6,703 dwt Nusantara Akbar, left the Sumatran port of Dumai and was bound for Balikpapan, also in...
  • Qube trumps Brookfield in bidding war for Australia's Asciano
    Australia's biggest container operator, Asciano announced on 16 February the Qube Holdings Consortium AUD9.05 billion (USD6.47 billion) takeover bid had the unanimous board backing, paving the way for former Patrick executive Chris Corrigan to reclaim the company and make a comeback to the Australian waterfront. The Asciano announcement came after Canadian...
  • Sembcorp Marine adjusts capex to USD71 million amid full year net losses
    Singapore-listed offshore company Sembcorp Marine will budget around SGD100 million (USD71.1 million) for capital expenditure (capex) for 2016, considering the challenging market environment. However, Tan Cheng Tat chief financial officer of Sembcorp Marine told IHS Fairplay that the capex budget will be subject to change as a result of the volatile...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton first UK ports to offer container weighing service
  • DHL ramps up operations to capitalise on booming Thai e-commerce and links with China's JD.com
  • US aircraft carrying a corpse and cash impounded in Zimbabwe
  • A toolkit on how to manage human rights in the supply chain
  • UPS thumbs-down could push CP-NS merger deal onto the buffers
  • A chief supply chain officer's salary may be high, but it's money well spent, says GT Nexus

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Ovation of the Sea set for float out
  • Thrustmaster expands waterways service locations
  • Boston Harbor Cruises "stars" in History series
  • World's largest ethane carriers to be ME-GI powered
  • NSK Ship Design develops LNG fueled fish feeder design
  • LNG fueled option for containership in-port power

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Harding nets new contract to supply lifeboats, davits
  • Inchcape Brokerage Services gains Customs RLF permit
  • Yang Ming adding new service calling South East Asian ports
  • President's 2017 budget includes $4.62 billion for Corps of Engineers
  • Trucking association taps Joyce as legislative affairs senior VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Panama Canal lock repairs pass the test
    Contractors successfully reinforce sills at Pacific entrance
  • Supramax flat on week
    Index had dipped to further lows in the week but showing signs of recovery
  • JHW orders five ethane carriers in China
    Newbuildings will be largest ethane carriers ever built. Prices to emerge.
  • Human error still causing marine insurance claims, UK Club warns
    Joint study with Solis highlights bridge communication breakdowns
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Full-year 2015 figures will paint a grim outlook for the year ahead, says MDS Transmodal
  • Antwerp the winner in Europe's northern range
    Unrivalled 7% hike in throughput figures sees Belgian port overtake Hamburg to become Europe's second-busiest box port
  • IRISL to resume northern Europe box and breakbulk services
    Germany's Peter W Lampke to pick up old agency arrangement
  • Lower demand and high stockpiling weaken China's January crude imports
    But the full-year prospects remain upbeat due to the country's strong demand for petroleum reserves
  • Suezmax tanker rates jump on strong West African demand
    Deal among four oil nations to freeze output is bearish for freight
  • Shippers welcome container line pricing finding
    FTA claims major victory for shippers
  • UK ports to offer box weighing
    DP World and Hutchison facilities to allow shippers to weigh boxes at terminal
  • Lloyd's syndicates show big appetite for fine art risks
    Competition is continuing to intensify in the fine art market, which remains profitable despite pricing pressure
  • Höegh LNG freezes FLNG projects and diverts resources to FSRU
    Focusing solely on FSRUs is financially and commercially the best strategy, company says
  • Pacific Radiance unit incorporates subsidiary
    Subsidiary to provide ship owning, ship chartering and ship management services
  • Box lines agree with Brussels to new pricing practices
    GRIs to go as European Commission seeks more freight rate transparency
  • ABS centralises global marine segment
    Dedicated market sector leaders will focus on containerships, tankers and bulk carriers
  • HMM to close $450m sale of bulk carrier business to Hanh & Co in March
    Korean private equity firm to assume $350m of HMM's debts
  • Port of Antwerp on trade mission to India
    Port authorities intend to explore further collaboration opportunities in the country
  • Port of Kiel acquires more storage space
    Warehouse has 18,500 square metres of useable floor area
  • Lunar new year holidays cast shadow over VLCC chartering
    Significant movement was stifled due to China's holidays and end of February loading programme
  • Mermaid Maritime expects net loss for 2015
    But debt levels remained low at end-2015 and measures to reduce costs and raise operating efficiency are ongoing
  • Paragon Offshore files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Company enters into Plan Support Agreement with bondholders and revolving credit agreement lenders
  • Ocean Rig loses two drilling contracts
    Owner serves notice it will seek proper compensation and predicts bleak market until 2018
  • Economou purchase of newcastlemax trio from DryShips falls through
    Nasdaq-listed owner warns it may suspend principal payments amid loan restructuring talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • GLP, Canada pension plan launch second billion-dollar Japan fund
  • Virginia volume flat in January
  • Container lines reportedly discussing new mega-alliance
  • LA-LB terminals that teamed with truckers scored best turn times
  • Major credit agency paints gloomy picture for container shipping
  • Qube Logistics wins competition to acquire top Aussie stevedore
  • SOLAS verified gross mass VGM IMO container weight
  • As spot prices drop, shippers look to curb US truck rates
  • CP to ask US regulators if voting trust would allow merger with NS
  • Japan eyes Africa port and infrastructure investments
  • TNT profit sets stage for FedEx takeover
  • Low demand, high capacity shrink profit at India coastal carrier
  • Carriers cut pricing deal with EU trust busters
  • Galex Consortium adds call at Hazira, India
  • Coast Guard begins formal El Faro investigation
  • Vehicles in booking system exempt from Manila truck ban
  • China places greater scrutiny on safety rules after Tianjin blasts

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Opec will try to halt oil supply growth
    Recent deal aims to keep production at current levels, but not cut output.
  • TIL starts up share buyback
    Oslo-listed company will pay 5% premium in first tranche of buybacks.
  • Tufton looking at tankers
    Paulo Almeida explains where the fund manager is looking to deploy its capital.
  • Nisshin Shipping panamax sale failing
    Negotiations for the sale of 2001-built vessel reportedly near to collapse, with new low benchmark ahead.
  • TEN declares dividend increase of 33%
    Greek tanker owner pushes up its payout and pledges to keep buying back its own stock at a discount.
  • Farstad writes down fleet by $127m
    Norwegian owner responds to tough markets and uncertainty over future earnings by taking big Q4 impairment hit.
  • Greek owner Gotsis tied to Varun tanker
    Eurotankers tipped to have completed its first purchase in more than a year.
  • Breaker Hariyana makes it into profit
    Alang-based ship recycler posts positive earnings between October and December, as revenue rises.
  • Fearnley Securities calls time on VLGC market super-cycle
    Finance house drops rate estimates as peak earnings period comes to an end.
  • UK P&I Club: pilot communication is the key
    Insurer says teamwork in port vital to avoid human error leading to shipping claims.
  • Pappas battle with OW enters Supreme Court
    The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the Res Cogitans test case over payments to OW Bunker.
  • Belships repeats sale and leaseback play
    Second Imabari newbuilding enters long-term charter-back contract with Japanese counterparty.
  • GRIs to be scrapped in EC competition deal
    Fifteen major owners agree to publish more transparent prices after European antitrust probe.
  • Shipping faces 'credit void', Stifel analyst says
    Offshore distress makes present squeeze worse than after financial crisis, analyst says.
  • Atlantic Offshore ties up standby ship
    Norwegian owner lines up ERRV work for Dana Petroleum that could last 200 days.
  • Fred Olsen Energy red in fourth quarter
    Newbuilding row with Hyundai Heavy enters arbitration as impairments hurt bottom line.
  • Smedegaard sells DFDS stock worth $0.9m
    Danish owner's CEO offloads 26,000 shares after exercising options on Friday.
  • Global Yatirim makes Croatian port move
    Turkish terminals operator expands its business portfolio with new investment in Dubrovnik.
  • ABG Shipyard loses $186m in Q3
    Troubled Indian shipbuilder's deficit widens as revenue almost dries up.
  • Marenave extends debt deal for tankers, boxships
    German owner can take advantage of lower repayments until 30 June as it seeks new finance agreement.
  • Bond holders rebuff second Havila package
    Oslo-listed owner ices debt payments after restructuring deal is knocked back.
  • Hoegh LNG pulls out of FLNG
    Norwegian owner says over-supplied market means it will allocate all resources to floating storage and regasification operations.
  • Deutsche dismisses shipping exit rumour
    Richard Jansen shakes off chatter the bank is primed to depart the shipping stage.
  • Ocean Rig sees two drilling rig contracts cancelled
    Economou says terminations are a reminder of the extremely challenging times facing the drilling industry.
  • Iran eyes pre-sanction oil exports to Japan
    Delegation in Tehran exploring various energy sectors including refining, LNG and petrochemicals.
  • Mermaid Maritime latest company to issue profit warning
    Thai-backed offshore vessel operator expects to make substantial provisions in the fourth quarter.
  • Wirana backs Maersk Alang scrap decision
    Cash-buyer says decision will encourage more yards to seek Hong Kong Convention compliance.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • UPS upgrades supply chain information tool

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Dubai crude prices rally as producers' meeting adds to bullish sentiment
    Top producers Saudi Arabia, Russia and Venezuela held talks fueling expectations of potential action to support prices.
  • Iranian fuel oil expected to recapture share of Fujairah bunker market
    Iran may want to sell directly to owners but will likely export cargoes to Fujairah as well, says director of bunkers at Cepsa.
  • Singapore to implement new bunkering guidelines for mass flow meters June 1
    MPA expects all Singapore bunker tankers to be fitted with mass flow metering system by year end.
  • TANKERS: Asian LR rates fall below W100 for first time in 2016
    Surplus of tonnage for end-Feb and early-March loading are pushing rates down.
  • Solar panels could reduce fuel emissions: technology company
    The stand-alone solar power system can be connected to a DC load or via an inverter to an AC load.
  • TANKERS RESEND: Asian LR rates fall below W100 for first time in 2016
    Surplus of tonnage for end-Feb and early-March loading are pushing rates down.

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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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