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January 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf, 54, 'retires' after 11 years in office
  • Global box ship fleet grows at slowest rate in 25 years: Alphaliner
  • Maersk Line's Samba service to drop Tilbury for London Gateway
  • CMA CGM inaugurates new strategic hub on Reunion Island
  • Across China, Yiwu-Madrid train jumpstarts economic engines
  • Philadelphia shortlists developers for Southport Marine Terminal Complex
  • ATA December Truck Tonnage Index up 1.1pc, rising 2.6pc in 2015
  • Canada to sign TPP, but may not ratify it, says new Liberal government
  • Amazon to create thousands of jobs in Europe in ongoing expansion
  • Singapore Changi Airport's 2015 cargo flat at 1.85 million tonnes
  • Cathay cuts expansion plans on encountering impasse with pilots union
  • DHL moves into larger facility next to Memphis International Airport
  • Etihad's smart air cargo dolly to keep freight cool on hot tarmac
  • Cargolux extends GDP certification for after passing surveillance audit

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • BCCI's conference discusses facilitative role of ports, shipping & logistics in "Make in India"
  • JN Port customers' meet discusses key issues
  • Port operations & further construction remain unaffected, says Adani
  • Caterpillar Cargo Solutions (India) successfully executes air freight charter project
  • CCEA approves hybrid annuity model for highway projects
  • DICT playing a crucial role in abating Delhi's air pollution
  • Mumbai hosting PPG Annual Conference next week
  • INR plunges further against dollar, hits 68.20

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Recovery - in part
  • RPA names industrial director
  • Green light for new bypass in Ireland
  • From supervisory to management board presidency
  • Iranian aircraft welcome again
  • DP World Group CEO retires
  • Compromise for European port services regulation
  • Kiel sets new rail loading record
  • Turnaround expert takes major stake in Adria Airways
  • Correction: Peter Whitfield, Neutral Air Partner
  • Germany hooks up to "Atlantic" railfreight corridor
  • London Gateway, I presume?
  • Prestigious award for ICTSI
  • Train handling on a large scale
  • ALC calls for road reform monitoring
  • Marseille on a rising tide
  • Cathay Pacific looking back and forward
  • New Japanese port company names first president
  • TNT recognized for good practices

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • UK Chamber of Shipping warns against complacency over "recovery" seafarer stats
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that positive new statistics on UK seafarer numbers should not "mask" the challenges facing UK shipping. The statistics, brought out by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT),...
  • Euronav bullish after highest quarterly result since 2008
    Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav was in bullish mood today as it announced its best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2008 and predicted "further progress" in the current year. The operator, which issued a protest against what it saw as an unjustified fall in its share price earlier this month,...
  • Ezra Holdings at risk of liquidity crunch
    As oil prices continue to trend downwards and demand for offshore support vessels weakens, Ezra Holdings' asset values could continue to depreciate, putting it at risk of a liquidity crunch. This was the opinion of...
  • Optimised Schilling® twisted trailing edge rudder
    The improvement of energy efficiency in the global shipping industry is one of the sustainable goals of the Becker Marine Systems company. The world market leader for high-performance rudders is presenting a new rudder profile, the optimised Schilling® Twisted Trailing Edge (Schilling® TT) Rudder. Two years following the successful development of...
  • New records mark year of growth at Marseille Fos
    Container traffic was up by 3.5% to 1.22 million teu and by 4% in tonnage terms to 11.7MT - marking three consecutive years of growth when box volumes have increased by a cumulative 15% under the port's 'alternative southern gateway for Europe' strategy. The port authority said 2015 statistics confirmed...
  • WODCON XXI in Miami in June
    Join the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) in Miami this June as it hosts the 21st World Dredging Congress and Exposition (WODCON XXI). Considered the most important and anticipated event for dredging professionals worldwide, WODCONs are the only global event dedicated exclusively to dredging and maritime construction. The conference will take...
  • When dangers at sea draw the right attention
    At the launch of Seafarers Awareness Week in London, UK, last night, an event aimed at increasing the country's maritime personnel recruitment and retention, it was refreshing to see that the event's organiser, Seafarers...
  • Prestige master sentenced to two years in prison
    Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced the former master of the Prestige oil tanker to two years in prison for his role in the environmental disaster created by the loss of the vessel and its cargo off the northwest coast of Spain in...
  • New CEDA Environment Commission chairman
    Since October last year, CEDA's Environment Commission (CEC) has a new chair. Frederik Roose of the Maritime Access Division of the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium succeeds Polite Laboyrie, Witteveen+Bos, the Netherlands, who has been chairing the CEC for 8 years and who moved on to CEDA...
  • Farstad Shipping to cut head office costs to combat weak market
    Farstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, says it has started a process with the aim of reducing administrative expenses at the group's head office in Aalesund. "The employees have today been informed about the process, which will conclude by the end of February 2016,"...
  • IOC takes two BW VLGCs on charter for two years
    As freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers continue to head north, Indian Oil Corporation has reportedly fixed two VLGCs from BW Group for up to two years, brokers tell...
  • Lamprell takes Sembcorp Marine's place in HHI's venture with Saudi Aramco
    United Arab Emirates-based oil rig engineering service provider Lamprell Plc has taken Singapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine's place in Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI's) shipbuilding venture with Saudi Arabian national oil company Saudi Aramco. Under the deal, all three parties, together with Aramco shipping affiliate Bahri, will build a shipbuilding complex in Saudi...
  • JNPT reports flat throughput after year of labour and congestion problems
    India's largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), handled 4.48 million teu in 2015, representing growth of just 0.1% over the previous year. JNPT was beset by labour and congestion issues for much of the year. Figures from the Ministry of Shipping show India's largest container...
  • India pumps USD2.1 billion into major ports as throughput expands
    Investment in India's port infrastructure will reach USD2.1 billion in fiscal year 2015/16 and add 162 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of new capacity to the country's 12 largest ports, according to the country's Ministry of Shipping. "The focus is on improving the existing port...
  • Keppel and BG Group win Singapore LNG bunker licence
    Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and BG Group have been jointly awarded the first issued licence by the port of Singapore to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkers.With the licence, the Singapore-based Keppel O&M and UK-based BG Group will establish a...
  • Cut old Capsizes by half or stay in the red, warns Drewry
    Dry bulk shipowners must cut half the Capesize capacity over 12 years old if they want to return to profitability within two years, is Drewry's assessment of an industry burdened by chronic overcapacity and falling demand.The London-based analyst said dry bulk shipping was facing a perfect...
  • First cyclone of the season forecast for Australia's Pilbara
    Ships are evacuating Australian Pilbara port of Dampier and Port Hedland in anticipation of the first cyclone of the season. Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) issued a cyclone advice at 10:15 h local time on 28 January, announcing it had commenced evacuating the...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Maersk diverts flagship Triple-E to London Gateway to escape logjam at Felixstowe
  • Sky darkens over an already gloomy air cargo market as pricing falls
  • Chance to have your say on government plan for a new tunnel under the Thames
  • Analysis: Can JB Hunt take advantage of an impressive balance sheet to deliver even more value?
  • UN panel backs banning lithium-ion battery shipments on passenger planes
  • Mombasa: process versus vested interest?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Vane takes delivery of first 4,200 hp tugboat in new series
  • Detyens awarded $11.4 million for T-AO 203 drydocking
  • Philly Shipyard lays keel for first of four for Kinder Morgan
  • AMP slams multiple errors in Jones Act report
  • Veth names Twin Disc distributor in select Asian markets
  • Incat Crowther cat now operating 21 mile Honduras route

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Port of Longview names Krehbiel interim chief executive officer
  • Community Partner Program renewed by Port of Port Angeles Commissioners
  • Weekly rail freight traffic tally drops by over 10 percent
  • Seattle Port Commission Oks energy/sustainability policy board
  • Alaska Airlines adding flight between Portland, Atlanta

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Shipowners have only themselves to blame
    The excess capacity of ships in most sectors comes from reckless disregard of economic fundamentals
  • European Commission backs voluntary places of refuge guidelines
    Non-binding code now available for member state adoption
  • ITF helps 'penniless' Seaman Guard Ohio crew as appeal is lodged
    ITF clarifies assistance as crew and guards lodge appeal against court decision
  • Australian LNG to head to Europe this year
    LNG fleet should get ready for new trade lane as Australian cargoes are set to be shipped very far
  • Banks tighten screws on offshore sector
    Leading lenders forecast more difficult financing environment for offshore players
  • Cyclone forces evacuation at Pilbara dry bulk terminals
    Tropical low pressure heading towards coast disrupts port operations
  • Kirby Corp results take a knock from marine transportation and diesel engine businesses
    Depressed commodity and crude prices hit both business segments
  • Rescue vessels attend stricken Modern Express as list worsens
    Ship continues eastward drift in Bay of Biscay towards France
  • Marseilles-Fos posts record year for container traffic
    Box volumes up 3.5% to mark third successive year of volume growth
  • New York/New Jersey braced for further delays
    Port authority expects a two- to three-day lag in getting cargoes through
  • Euronav reports $350m net profit for 2015
    Belgian tanker owner reports solid fourth quarter and an even stronger start to 2016
  • RCL takes slots on Wan Hai Lines new China-India service
    Thai carrier says new service to start in late February
  • Greek owners pledge that European tax assault will not topple them
    Veniamis calls heat from Brussels 'the height of hypocrisy'
  • Product tanker rates slide across most benchmark routes
    Ample tonnage availability and lacklustre gasoline and diesel markets weigh
  • Product tanker rates may be hit when tonnage switches from dirty to clean
    Hånell: More product tankers will likely switch back to carrying clean cargo in 2016
  • India's JNPT reports record container throughput for 2015
    The 4.48m teu figure for 2015 highest since port started operations
  • Indian authorities to invest $2.1bn on port initiatives
    Shipping ministry to award 30 port upgrading projects over 2015-2016 work year
  • Judicial manager to sell five Mercator Lines Singapore vessels to creditors
    Vessels scheduled for delivery by February 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • CMA CGM, Iran Shipping Lines team up
  • Samskip bolsters Norway short-sea service
  • Oakland seeks 45-minute truck turns
  • Spot rates crimp Knight Transportation profit
  • APMT Pipavav's logs high single-digit traffic drop
  • MSC seals acquisition of Portugal state rail freight operator
  • Cosco targets March 1 for merger of CSCL fleet
  • India pours billions into growing ports
  • Third-quarter profit plunges at India's Gati Ltd.
  • Costamare defies charter market, posts profit increase
  • Never-completed container ships find work in wind power sector
  • Logistics operators intensify e-commerce focus in Thailand, China
  • Labor woes, congestion stifles growth at India's largest port
  • Industry searches for ways to comply with container weight rule

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • ATB outlook looks uncertain for Kirby
    Tank-barge utilisation for oceangoing fleet remains high but term charters wane.
  • Listing Cido car carrier stabilises off France
    No water ingress but salvors still cannot safely board Modern Express.
  • Princess preps $450m renewal campaign
    Carnival subsidiary says programme involves ship renovations and 'product innovation'.
  • VLCC rates still down amid Korean spree
    Average VLCC rates sink 10% in one day but eastbound market shows better signs.
  • Exmar's profit falls on weaker rates
    The Nicolas Saverys-led company cites weak rates for small gas carriers.
  • Low prices not slowing US LPG exports
    Energy logistics firm notes bigger share of Asia's LPG market, but crude exports not viable.
  • Strong earnings drive up shipping stocks
    Costamare and GasLog Partners results aid stock prices with Euronav also on the rise.
  • Concordia in talks to settle $21m dispute
    Swedish owner attempts to resolve issues linked to 2012 grounding in Hudson River.
  • Concordia clocks up best year since 2001
    Chief executive Kim Ullman attributes higher profit to strong market and chartering strategy.
  • Wilson sells old mini-bulker for profit
    Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1979-built ship to Romanian company for $750,000.
  • Petrobras shakes up contract oversight
    As company cuts management jobs and improves compliance, single division to run all tenders.
  • GasLog MLP boosts payout on record profit
    LNG carrier owner hikes dividend thanks to strongest quarter ever; expects busy 2016.
  • Burke: Oil war of attrition is no game
    Ridgebury Tankers boss is not expecting oil producing nations to turn down the tap.
  • Yangzijiang acquires investment fund
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder takes over Chinese equity company for around $30m.
  • ITF slams victimisation of Mangouras
    Union says "innocent" Prestige captain should not be jailed again by Spain.
  • Glencore oil storage deal not the last
    Fearnleys says more ships could find similar work after Glencore said to have tied up four VLCCs.
  • Broken bulker to be scrapped on-site
    Towing and scuttling idea dropped as Mexico comes up with new plan for grounded Los Llanitos.
  • Golden Union linked to cape duo buyback
    Greek owner said to have paid more than $70m for two Hanjin-built bulkers which it cancelled last year.
  • Stolt Nielsen cautious on tanker oversupply
    Oslo-listed owner makes more in 2015 but commits to conservative management due to big global orderbook.
  • Korean yard losses tipped to narrow
    Analysts say HHI, DSME and Samsung to improve in Q4, but prospects still grim.
  • Euronav books best quarter since financial crisis
    Paddy Rodgers-led owner books first annual profit since 2010 with 2016 starting strongly.
  • Van Oord adds dredger at Dutch yard
    Owner signs up for new cutter suction vessel at Royal IHC.
  • CSSC Shipping adds bulker at group yard
    Chinese state shipbuilding group contracts 38,000-dwt ship for own account.
  • "Drastic" bulker scrapping needed as owners face perfect storm
    Drewry says profits could be achieved by 2018 if owners scrap half of all capesizes over 12 years old.
  • Indonesia seeking mini-LNG vessel
    Bidders may be forced to look to newbuildings due to shortage of vessels meeting bid's size criteria.
  • Mohammed Sharaf quitting DP World Group
    Dubai port giant to seek new CEO after veteran ends 23-year stay at company.
  • Swiber seeks backing to loosen bond covenants
    Singapore-listed offshore firm embarks on consent solicitation exercise to avoid potential breaches.
  • Kirby quarterly result misses estimates
    Barge operator sees results pulled downward by lower crude oil prices.
  • Desmi to appeal US ballast water rule
    US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment.
  • Singapore set for LNG bunkering from 2017
    Pavillion Gas and BG joint venture with Keppel emerge as successful bidders in licensing round.
  • Kirby results miss estimates
    The barge operator sees results pulled lower by lower crude oil prices.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • COSCON asks FMC for simplified transfer of service contracts from China Shipping
  • Marseille Fos freight throughput rises 4.1% in 2015
  • APEC moves toward tariff cuts for green power products
  • Cogent Holdings reportedly for sale
  • Port of Oshawa sees volumes rise in 2015
  • U.S., Colombia enhance beef trade
  • Firm seeks authority to export LNG to Caribbean
  • Euronav reports strong growth in 2015
  • Ryder to use 15 LNG trucks for Shell Oil fleet
  • CBP seizes over 16,000 counterfeit hoverboards
  • C.H. Robinson adds airfreight screening in L.A. area
  • Shipco adds Taipei, Qingdao airfreight offices
  • Executive Moves: Port of Longview, DP World Group, ShipHawk and Port of Houston Authority
  • Port of Oakland to take financial hit from Ports America, TIL exit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • CHINA DATA: Dec gasoil, fuel oil demand continue to fall, jet demand to rise
    Fall on fuel oil demand smaller than in November.
  • Tallink Grupp extends low sulfur marine fuel contract with Neste
    Deliveries have been 'fast, safe and on time'
  • FEATURE: North Sea crude arb moves hamper Baltic, North Sea Aframaxes
    Aframax market fighting back as arbitrage becomes tougher.
  • Cartagena's IFO 380 CST prices hit lowest price in 13 years on strong supplier competition
    Bunker fuel demand at Colombian port fell in January.

Sched Netweb site
  • DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf, 54, 'retires' after 11 years in office
  • Global box ship fleet grows at slowest rate in 25 years: Alphaliner
  • Maersk Line's Samba service to drop Tilbury for London Gateway
  • CMA CGM inaugurates new strategic hub on Reunion Island
  • Across China, Yiwu-Madrid train jumpstarts economic engines
  • Philadelphia shortlists developers for Southport Marine Terminal Complex
  • ATA December Truck Tonnage Index up 1.1pc, rising 2.6pc in 2015
  • Canada to sign TPP, but may not ratify it, says new Liberal government
  • Amazon to create thousands of jobs in Europe in ongoing expansion
  • Singapore Changi Airport's 2015 cargo flat at 1.85 million tonnes
  • Cathay cuts expansion plans on encountering impasse with pilots union
  • DHL moves into larger facility next to Memphis International Airport
  • Etihad's smart air cargo dolly to keep freight cool on hot tarmac
  • Cargolux extends GDP certification for after passing surveillance audit

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • BCCI's conference discusses facilitative role of ports, shipping & logistics in "Make in India"
  • JN Port customers' meet discusses key issues
  • Port operations & further construction remain unaffected, says Adani
  • Caterpillar Cargo Solutions (India) successfully executes air freight charter project
  • CCEA approves hybrid annuity model for highway projects
  • DICT playing a crucial role in abating Delhi's air pollution
  • Mumbai hosting PPG Annual Conference next week
  • INR plunges further against dollar, hits 68.20

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Recovery - in part
  • RPA names industrial director
  • Green light for new bypass in Ireland
  • From supervisory to management board presidency
  • Iranian aircraft welcome again
  • DP World Group CEO retires
  • Compromise for European port services regulation
  • Kiel sets new rail loading record
  • Turnaround expert takes major stake in Adria Airways
  • Correction: Peter Whitfield, Neutral Air Partner
  • Germany hooks up to "Atlantic" railfreight corridor
  • London Gateway, I presume?
  • Prestigious award for ICTSI
  • Train handling on a large scale
  • ALC calls for road reform monitoring
  • Marseille on a rising tide
  • Cathay Pacific looking back and forward
  • New Japanese port company names first president
  • TNT recognized for good practices

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • UK Chamber of Shipping warns against complacency over "recovery" seafarer stats
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that positive new statistics on UK seafarer numbers should not "mask" the challenges facing UK shipping. The statistics, brought out by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT),...
  • Euronav bullish after highest quarterly result since 2008
    Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav was in bullish mood today as it announced its best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2008 and predicted "further progress" in the current year. The operator, which issued a protest against what it saw as an unjustified fall in its share price earlier this month,...
  • Ezra Holdings at risk of liquidity crunch
    As oil prices continue to trend downwards and demand for offshore support vessels weakens, Ezra Holdings' asset values could continue to depreciate, putting it at risk of a liquidity crunch. This was the opinion of...
  • Optimised Schilling® twisted trailing edge rudder
    The improvement of energy efficiency in the global shipping industry is one of the sustainable goals of the Becker Marine Systems company. The world market leader for high-performance rudders is presenting a new rudder profile, the optimised Schilling® Twisted Trailing Edge (Schilling® TT) Rudder. Two years following the successful development of...
  • New records mark year of growth at Marseille Fos
    Container traffic was up by 3.5% to 1.22 million teu and by 4% in tonnage terms to 11.7MT - marking three consecutive years of growth when box volumes have increased by a cumulative 15% under the port's 'alternative southern gateway for Europe' strategy. The port authority said 2015 statistics confirmed...
  • WODCON XXI in Miami in June
    Join the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) in Miami this June as it hosts the 21st World Dredging Congress and Exposition (WODCON XXI). Considered the most important and anticipated event for dredging professionals worldwide, WODCONs are the only global event dedicated exclusively to dredging and maritime construction. The conference will take...
  • When dangers at sea draw the right attention
    At the launch of Seafarers Awareness Week in London, UK, last night, an event aimed at increasing the country's maritime personnel recruitment and retention, it was refreshing to see that the event's organiser, Seafarers...
  • Prestige master sentenced to two years in prison
    Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced the former master of the Prestige oil tanker to two years in prison for his role in the environmental disaster created by the loss of the vessel and its cargo off the northwest coast of Spain in...
  • New CEDA Environment Commission chairman
    Since October last year, CEDA's Environment Commission (CEC) has a new chair. Frederik Roose of the Maritime Access Division of the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium succeeds Polite Laboyrie, Witteveen+Bos, the Netherlands, who has been chairing the CEC for 8 years and who moved on to CEDA...
  • Farstad Shipping to cut head office costs to combat weak market
    Farstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, says it has started a process with the aim of reducing administrative expenses at the group's head office in Aalesund. "The employees have today been informed about the process, which will conclude by the end of February 2016,"...
  • IOC takes two BW VLGCs on charter for two years
    As freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers continue to head north, Indian Oil Corporation has reportedly fixed two VLGCs from BW Group for up to two years, brokers tell...
  • Lamprell takes Sembcorp Marine's place in HHI's venture with Saudi Aramco
    United Arab Emirates-based oil rig engineering service provider Lamprell Plc has taken Singapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine's place in Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI's) shipbuilding venture with Saudi Arabian national oil company Saudi Aramco. Under the deal, all three parties, together with Aramco shipping affiliate Bahri, will build a shipbuilding complex in Saudi...
  • JNPT reports flat throughput after year of labour and congestion problems
    India's largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), handled 4.48 million teu in 2015, representing growth of just 0.1% over the previous year. JNPT was beset by labour and congestion issues for much of the year. Figures from the Ministry of Shipping show India's largest container...
  • India pumps USD2.1 billion into major ports as throughput expands
    Investment in India's port infrastructure will reach USD2.1 billion in fiscal year 2015/16 and add 162 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of new capacity to the country's 12 largest ports, according to the country's Ministry of Shipping. "The focus is on improving the existing port...
  • Keppel and BG Group win Singapore LNG bunker licence
    Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and BG Group have been jointly awarded the first issued licence by the port of Singapore to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkers.With the licence, the Singapore-based Keppel O&M and UK-based BG Group will establish a...
  • Cut old Capsizes by half or stay in the red, warns Drewry
    Dry bulk shipowners must cut half the Capesize capacity over 12 years old if they want to return to profitability within two years, is Drewry's assessment of an industry burdened by chronic overcapacity and falling demand.The London-based analyst said dry bulk shipping was facing a perfect...
  • First cyclone of the season forecast for Australia's Pilbara
    Ships are evacuating Australian Pilbara port of Dampier and Port Hedland in anticipation of the first cyclone of the season. Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) issued a cyclone advice at 10:15 h local time on 28 January, announcing it had commenced evacuating the...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Maersk diverts flagship Triple-E to London Gateway to escape logjam at Felixstowe
  • Sky darkens over an already gloomy air cargo market as pricing falls
  • Chance to have your say on government plan for a new tunnel under the Thames
  • Analysis: Can JB Hunt take advantage of an impressive balance sheet to deliver even more value?
  • UN panel backs banning lithium-ion battery shipments on passenger planes
  • Mombasa: process versus vested interest?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Vane takes delivery of first 4,200 hp tugboat in new series
  • Detyens awarded $11.4 million for T-AO 203 drydocking
  • Philly Shipyard lays keel for first of four for Kinder Morgan
  • AMP slams multiple errors in Jones Act report
  • Veth names Twin Disc distributor in select Asian markets
  • Incat Crowther cat now operating 21 mile Honduras route

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Port of Longview names Krehbiel interim chief executive officer
  • Community Partner Program renewed by Port of Port Angeles Commissioners
  • Weekly rail freight traffic tally drops by over 10 percent
  • Seattle Port Commission Oks energy/sustainability policy board
  • Alaska Airlines adding flight between Portland, Atlanta

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • Shipowners have only themselves to blame
    The excess capacity of ships in most sectors comes from reckless disregard of economic fundamentals
  • European Commission backs voluntary places of refuge guidelines
    Non-binding code now available for member state adoption
  • ITF helps 'penniless' Seaman Guard Ohio crew as appeal is lodged
    ITF clarifies assistance as crew and guards lodge appeal against court decision
  • Australian LNG to head to Europe this year
    LNG fleet should get ready for new trade lane as Australian cargoes are set to be shipped very far
  • Banks tighten screws on offshore sector
    Leading lenders forecast more difficult financing environment for offshore players
  • Cyclone forces evacuation at Pilbara dry bulk terminals
    Tropical low pressure heading towards coast disrupts port operations
  • Kirby Corp results take a knock from marine transportation and diesel engine businesses
    Depressed commodity and crude prices hit both business segments
  • Rescue vessels attend stricken Modern Express as list worsens
    Ship continues eastward drift in Bay of Biscay towards France
  • Marseilles-Fos posts record year for container traffic
    Box volumes up 3.5% to mark third successive year of volume growth
  • New York/New Jersey braced for further delays
    Port authority expects a two- to three-day lag in getting cargoes through
  • Euronav reports $350m net profit for 2015
    Belgian tanker owner reports solid fourth quarter and an even stronger start to 2016
  • RCL takes slots on Wan Hai Lines new China-India service
    Thai carrier says new service to start in late February
  • Greek owners pledge that European tax assault will not topple them
    Veniamis calls heat from Brussels 'the height of hypocrisy'
  • Product tanker rates slide across most benchmark routes
    Ample tonnage availability and lacklustre gasoline and diesel markets weigh
  • Product tanker rates may be hit when tonnage switches from dirty to clean
    Hånell: More product tankers will likely switch back to carrying clean cargo in 2016
  • India's JNPT reports record container throughput for 2015
    The 4.48m teu figure for 2015 highest since port started operations
  • Indian authorities to invest $2.1bn on port initiatives
    Shipping ministry to award 30 port upgrading projects over 2015-2016 work year
  • Judicial manager to sell five Mercator Lines Singapore vessels to creditors
    Vessels scheduled for delivery by February 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • CMA CGM, Iran Shipping Lines team up
  • Samskip bolsters Norway short-sea service
  • Oakland seeks 45-minute truck turns
  • Spot rates crimp Knight Transportation profit
  • APMT Pipavav's logs high single-digit traffic drop
  • MSC seals acquisition of Portugal state rail freight operator
  • Cosco targets March 1 for merger of CSCL fleet
  • India pours billions into growing ports
  • Third-quarter profit plunges at India's Gati Ltd.
  • Costamare defies charter market, posts profit increase
  • Never-completed container ships find work in wind power sector
  • Logistics operators intensify e-commerce focus in Thailand, China
  • Labor woes, congestion stifles growth at India's largest port
  • Industry searches for ways to comply with container weight rule

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • ATB outlook looks uncertain for Kirby
    Tank-barge utilisation for oceangoing fleet remains high but term charters wane.
  • Listing Cido car carrier stabilises off France
    No water ingress but salvors still cannot safely board Modern Express.
  • Princess preps $450m renewal campaign
    Carnival subsidiary says programme involves ship renovations and 'product innovation'.
  • VLCC rates still down amid Korean spree
    Average VLCC rates sink 10% in one day but eastbound market shows better signs.
  • Exmar's profit falls on weaker rates
    The Nicolas Saverys-led company cites weak rates for small gas carriers.
  • Low prices not slowing US LPG exports
    Energy logistics firm notes bigger share of Asia's LPG market, but crude exports not viable.
  • Strong earnings drive up shipping stocks
    Costamare and GasLog Partners results aid stock prices with Euronav also on the rise.
  • Concordia in talks to settle $21m dispute
    Swedish owner attempts to resolve issues linked to 2012 grounding in Hudson River.
  • Concordia clocks up best year since 2001
    Chief executive Kim Ullman attributes higher profit to strong market and chartering strategy.
  • Wilson sells old mini-bulker for profit
    Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1979-built ship to Romanian company for $750,000.
  • Petrobras shakes up contract oversight
    As company cuts management jobs and improves compliance, single division to run all tenders.
  • GasLog MLP boosts payout on record profit
    LNG carrier owner hikes dividend thanks to strongest quarter ever; expects busy 2016.
  • Burke: Oil war of attrition is no game
    Ridgebury Tankers boss is not expecting oil producing nations to turn down the tap.
  • Yangzijiang acquires investment fund
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder takes over Chinese equity company for around $30m.
  • ITF slams victimisation of Mangouras
    Union says "innocent" Prestige captain should not be jailed again by Spain.
  • Glencore oil storage deal not the last
    Fearnleys says more ships could find similar work after Glencore said to have tied up four VLCCs.
  • Broken bulker to be scrapped on-site
    Towing and scuttling idea dropped as Mexico comes up with new plan for grounded Los Llanitos.
  • Golden Union linked to cape duo buyback
    Greek owner said to have paid more than $70m for two Hanjin-built bulkers which it cancelled last year.
  • Stolt Nielsen cautious on tanker oversupply
    Oslo-listed owner makes more in 2015 but commits to conservative management due to big global orderbook.
  • Korean yard losses tipped to narrow
    Analysts say HHI, DSME and Samsung to improve in Q4, but prospects still grim.
  • Euronav books best quarter since financial crisis
    Paddy Rodgers-led owner books first annual profit since 2010 with 2016 starting strongly.
  • Van Oord adds dredger at Dutch yard
    Owner signs up for new cutter suction vessel at Royal IHC.
  • CSSC Shipping adds bulker at group yard
    Chinese state shipbuilding group contracts 38,000-dwt ship for own account.
  • "Drastic" bulker scrapping needed as owners face perfect storm
    Drewry says profits could be achieved by 2018 if owners scrap half of all capesizes over 12 years old.
  • Indonesia seeking mini-LNG vessel
    Bidders may be forced to look to newbuildings due to shortage of vessels meeting bid's size criteria.
  • Mohammed Sharaf quitting DP World Group
    Dubai port giant to seek new CEO after veteran ends 23-year stay at company.
  • Swiber seeks backing to loosen bond covenants
    Singapore-listed offshore firm embarks on consent solicitation exercise to avoid potential breaches.
  • Kirby quarterly result misses estimates
    Barge operator sees results pulled downward by lower crude oil prices.
  • Desmi to appeal US ballast water rule
    US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment.
  • Singapore set for LNG bunkering from 2017
    Pavillion Gas and BG joint venture with Keppel emerge as successful bidders in licensing round.
  • Kirby results miss estimates
    The barge operator sees results pulled lower by lower crude oil prices.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • COSCON asks FMC for simplified transfer of service contracts from China Shipping
  • Marseille Fos freight throughput rises 4.1% in 2015
  • APEC moves toward tariff cuts for green power products
  • Cogent Holdings reportedly for sale
  • Port of Oshawa sees volumes rise in 2015
  • U.S., Colombia enhance beef trade
  • Firm seeks authority to export LNG to Caribbean
  • Euronav reports strong growth in 2015
  • Ryder to use 15 LNG trucks for Shell Oil fleet
  • CBP seizes over 16,000 counterfeit hoverboards
  • C.H. Robinson adds airfreight screening in L.A. area
  • Shipco adds Taipei, Qingdao airfreight offices
  • Executive Moves: Port of Longview, DP World Group, ShipHawk and Port of Houston Authority
  • Port of Oakland to take financial hit from Ports America, TIL exit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2016
  • CHINA DATA: Dec gasoil, fuel oil demand continue to fall, jet demand to rise
    Fall on fuel oil demand smaller than in November.
  • Tallink Grupp extends low sulfur marine fuel contract with Neste
    Deliveries have been 'fast, safe and on time'
  • FEATURE: North Sea crude arb moves hamper Baltic, North Sea Aframaxes
    Aframax market fighting back as arbitrage becomes tougher.
  • Cartagena's IFO 380 CST prices hit lowest price in 13 years on strong supplier competition
    Bunker fuel demand at Colombian port fell in January.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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