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August 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • More blank sailings leaves Northern European shippers in the lurch
  • South Korean shipbuilders brace for fight after China mergers
  • Melbourne port achieves 4.1pc growth in June to 241,985 TEU
  • China Navigation buys new handy containership for Pacifica Shipping
  • China Harbour Engineering's US$400 million Namibian terminal open
  • Britain, US have naval flotilla to protect ships in Strait of Hormuz
  • Jeddah terminal marks Chittagong as suitable transshipment hub
  • New transshipment system loads, unloads feeder ships at sea
  • Pakistan urges importers to use Pangaon to ease Chittagong congestion
  • Launch of direct container shipping service from Wuhan to Osaka
  • Cathay back in black, but cargo lags on world trade tensions
  • ATSG Q2 profit soars 57pc to US$37.5 million as sales rise 64.3pc
  • Hiring for Amazon Air is stepped up in July to meet rising demand
  • Lodige Industries equips Istanbul Airport for Turkish Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • Collaboration to build world's most advanced maritime spatial database
  • Container line moves to punish 'mis-declarers' welcomed
  • Hapag-Lloyd delivers significantly higher half-year result
  • Key global shipping associations put out joint statement on situation in Strait of Hormuz; urge immediate action to stop escalation of tensions & fully respect international law
  • Milaha signs partnership to promote environmental sustainability
  • MOL & COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation ink MoU facilitating further cooperation in upcoming LNG, ethane projects
  • Anti-dumping duty on imports of certain type of steel from Brazil, China & Germany likely
  • Antwerp Port Authority & World Trade Center Pune jointly launch Pune Manufacturing Think-Tank
  • Indamex service - Terminal Change in Norfolk
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority launches new company to make its digital shipping app available to ports worldwide
  • Kerry Indev Logistics partners with Lenovo India for distribution of 1.56 million Notebooks under TN govt scheme

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The keys in their hands

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • Latest round of tariffs a threat to US port expansion plans
  • Carriers to fine rogue shippers for misdeclared goods in containers
  • Carriers looking to fix charters long-term as IMO 2020 squeezes ship supply
  • FedEx to sever another Amazon link: ground-delivery contract
  • US warns cargo ships of Iranian GPS spoofing threat
  • Market Insight: Maersk family faces hefty dilution if APMM broken model is to be fixed

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • Port of Houston moves more boxes
    Port Houston, which owns and operated the public wharves and terminals of the greater Port of Houston, reports that container volume overall at Port Houston continues to break records, up 12 percent
  • Wärtsilä will fit new DP2 construction vessel with hybrid system
    Acta Centaurus, a 93.4 meter offshore wind construction support delivered earlier this year by Norway's Ulstein Verft, is to be fitted with a Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion solution. The DP2 walk-to-work construction support
  • CMB pushes ahead with hydrogen combustion projects
    Since November 2017, Belgian shipping giant Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has been operating a 16 passenger catamaran ferry powered by a liquid hydrogen fueled combustion engine. It seems that CMB's interests in
  • Leadership changes at Newport News
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) is making leadership changes at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Damon Saetre has been promoted to vice president of integrated planning and production control. In this role, he
  • Coast Guard investigates collision off Oahu
    The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a reported collision of two vessels approximately 20 miles southeast of Oahu, Wednesday. The commercial fishing vessel, Helen, reportedly collided with the Italian-flagged Liquid Propane Gas
  • Helm Operations in tie up with the ACTion group
    Victoria, British Columbia, based Subchapter M compliance consultancy Helm Operations is partnering with Channelview, Texas, based maritime software company ACTion group They say the new partnership agreement will help inland marine companies
  • Navatek and Front Street Shipyard cooperate on $8 million ONR project
    Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Navatek LLC has been awarded an $8 million contract from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) for advanced planing hull research. It will focus on pursuing new
  • ABS names Ian Bramson Global Head of Cybersecurity
    ABS has appointed cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cybersecurity. In this role, Bramson will lead the development of a cyber security risk reduction program to meet increasing demand

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • P&O Cruises pulls Bermuda-flag ship from Gulf schedule
    P&O Cruises has pulled its Bermuda-flag cruiseship Oceana from a scheduled winter itinerary in Dubai and the Gulf, citing advice...
  • Shipowner investment signals hydrogen over LNG as ship fuel of the future
    Significant investment represents a huge bet that in the future hydrogen-powered engines will displace traditional fuels altogether
  • Nine shipping and offshore M&A deals in year to date, says VesselsValue
    '[The sulphur cap] could cause consolidation among smaller companies, which could merge or take on investors in order to fund...
  • Correction: Ships have not exited UK flag
    No ship operators have chosen to remove any vessels from the UK Ship Register due to security concerns in the...
  • Box majors clamp down on cargo misdeclaration
    'To ensure the safety of our crew, ships and other cargo onboard, Hapag-Lloyd holds the shipper liable and responsible for...
  • Genco's losses widen as scrubber fittings get under way
    US-based dry bulk owner has sold a handysize vessel for a gross price of $5.3m
  • Maran adds to LNG order book at DSME
    Angelicoussis group exercises latest option at favoured Korean builder, restoring orderbook to 14 LNG carriers following delivery of one ship...
  • Maritime champion Kathy Metcalf honoured by Lloyd's List
    A one-time deck officer will be presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award at the Lloyd's Americas Awards in Houston
  • Yangzijiang requests trading halt amid rumours about missing chairman
    Request to halt trading in shares comes shortly after a query by the Singapore Exchange asking the Chinese shipbuilder to...
  • Euronav remains bullish on tanker freight rate recovery
    The company says it has taken precautionary measures to protect staff from the recent rising tensions in the Middle East
  • Viewpoint: No summer holidays here
    The spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the severe limitations on the Royal Navy's ability to protect merchant...
  • Iran spoofing ship GPS signals, warns US
    Six attacks on merchant ships named by Marad attributed to Iran include the seizure of the product tanker Stena Impero last...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU urged to take more global view on shipping | China mulls opening of coastal trade to foreign carriers | ...
  • CMB Leasing behind CMA CGM 15,000 teu boxship orders
    Shipyard announcement has reinforced a previous report by Lloyd's List that identified the Chinese lessor as being behind the newbuilding...
  • Iron ore price volatility drives derivatives trades to new high
    SGX, which claims a lion's share of the iron ore derivatives market, points to supply disruptions as a major driver...
  • Heavy impairments knock Star Bulk second-quarter results
    Star Bulk has plans to have 81 scrubber towers installed by the end of September this year and 104 by...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • New CN-CSX service links NE US and Canada
  • TMS tie-ups blurring lines between brokers, visibility providers
  • Profits fuel Saia's ongoing LTL expansion
  • Not enough trucks leaving market to dent oversupply
  • DHL risk unit: Plan for low river levels in Europe
  • New Rio de Janeiro terminal ownership ups port competition
  • More blank sailings the new trans-Pacific reality

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • Euroseas falls into red amid higher costs
    Euroseas posted a loss for the second quarter, weighted down by heavier expenses. The Aristides Pittas-led owner reported net loss attributable to common shareholders of $1.73m versus a $1.8m profit during the same period in 2018. Adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders came in at $1.8m, down from a $0.36m profit. Love-struck judgement not enough for Euroseas to win payout in hija
  • EuroDry 'optimistic' for the future
    EuroDry is maintaining a positive outlook on the future, despite fall into the red for the second quarter. The New York-listed owner expects dry bulk rates to improve through 2019 amid a "constrained" fleet supply as a result of scrubber installations before IMO 2020 deadline. "We are optimistic about the near and medium term prospects of the market as fleet growth is expected to remain constrai
  • Grindrod draws down newbuilding loan
    Grindrod Shipping has drawn down it's $31.4m newbuilding loan. Thursday, the Singapore-based shipowner announced that it had taken delivery of the 61,000-dwt IVS Okudogo (built 2019) from Japan's Shin Kurushima Toyohashi shipyard. The bulker accounts for $15.7m of the facility from IYO Bank and is repayable in quarterly installments with a balloon payment at the end. It comes with an interest ra
  • Navigator Holdings takes second quarter loss
    Navigator Holdings finished the second quarter in the red yet again thanks to Venezuelan sanctions. The New York-traded, London-based gas carrier owner reported a $7.7m loss after the close Thursday, more than double the $3.1m loss reported for the same period last year with revenues dropping slightly year-over-year to $73.2m from $73.6m. The performance was a $0.14 loss on a per share basis, $0
  • Star Bulk Carriers 'very positive' on capes through 2019
    Chinese shipyards will be 'very, very busy' with scrubber retrofits, chief executive Petros Pappas says.
  • Genco expects cape rates to 'move back up'
    Rates seem to be 'settling out', chief executive John Wobensmith says.
  • Euronav takes out $100m loan ahead of IMO 2020
    Euronav has taken on a $100m loan to boost liquidity ahead of new IMO 2020 emissions standards. During the Belgian shipowner's second quarter conference call, chief executive Hugo de Stoop disclosed the credit facility. He said it would be used for "preparation for IMO 2020 and in particular our fueling strategy for our fleet." De Stoop: 'We are scrubber watchers' Giant Euronav tanker in IMO 2
  • Ponant to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises' one ship
    Ponant is one step closer to expanding its fleet of nine cruiseships to 14 vessels by 2021. The Jean-Emmanuel Sauvee-led cruise company plans to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises' one 332-berth vessel, aptly named Paul Gauguin. "We share the same core values," president Jean-Emaanuelle Sauvee said. "The synergy between our operations makes this the perfect collaboration while preserving the unique D
  • International Seaways has the cash, looking to spend
    International Seaways has big cash reserves and is looking to use it to pay down debt or pay off shareholders. On its second quarter earnings call Thursday, the New York-traded tanker owner said it was comfortable with its 47-ship fleet ahead of the expected IMO 2020 tanker rally and would look to deleverage, buy back shares or pay out dividends. International Seaways sells veteran pair as it bo
  • US authorities warn of 'spoofing' in Strait of Hormuz
    US Maritime Administration has confirmed six incidents involving Iran in the strait since May.
  • UN Singapore Convention to usher in new dispute resolution mechanism for shipping
    Mediation might prove more useful in jurisdictions where arbitration awards are difficult to enforce
  • SM Line sticking with liner business and looking to expand
    Ship operator denies sale as it aims to cash in on rising asset values in containership sector
  • P&O Cruises pulls plug on Middle East sailing after Stena Impero capture
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has no ships in the region at the moment.
  • SBM Offshore profit impacted by capex and one-time payouts
    SBM Offshore has seen its first half profit nosedive. Strong and rising revenue was held back by SBM's massive capital expenditure and one-off outlays. SBM Offshore adds to firepower as profit piles up The FPSO specialist posted net profit of $61m during the first half, equivalent to earnings per share of $0.30. The result is down 81% compared to the first six months of 2018, in which profit
  • Remnants of boom times on scrap heap in Vietnam
    On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news
  • Too early to tell how Trump's new China tariff will hit liner trades
    Operators are poised to adapt to potential impacts of import tax on an additional $300bn-worth of Chinese goods
  • Evergreen Marine hives off four containerships for demolition
    Scrapping continues but falling prices slows the numbers
  • Evergreen hunts feederships as it hones shortlist for box giants
    Taiwanese liner operator goes direct to yards for 1,800-teu vessels while speeding ahead with huge scrubber-fitted haul of large ships
  • Stellar Daisy relatives demand second deep-sea probe
    Families of the dead crew say Voyage Data Recorder data was corrupted and want a second unit to be retrieved
  • Total ups tally of LNG carriers fixed on multi-year deals
    Energy major's appetite appears undimmed as it mulls returning to the market for yet more tonnage next month
  • International Seaways sells veteran pair as it books second quarter loss
    International Seaways confirmed the sale of two veteran product tankers as it rang in a second quarter loss today. New York-listed Seaways said it had sold a pair of 2004-built MRs, which had been delivered to their new owners last month. International Seaways sights VLCC storage work and sales of veteran product tankers International Seaways speeds up MR sales after crude deals While Seaways
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares crash 28% in two hours
    The Singapore Exchange has asked the Chinese shipbuilder to explain unusual price movements.
  • Shell zeros in on owners for world's first LNG-fuelled VLCC
    Trio wrestle with prices, prompting market rumours of orders for John Fredriksen
  • FSRU for world's first LNG-to-power project near completion
    A first glimpse of an LNG carrier converted into a floating storage and regasification unit for what looks set to be the world's first LNG-to-power project has emerged. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Japanese shipowner MOL's former LNG carrier, the 127,000-cbm Dwiputra (built 1994), is nearing the end of its transformation into an FSRU at Singapore's Sembcor
  • Second Baltic LNG index to go live next week
    As third US-UK route, BLNG2, shifts into pubic trials mode
  • Braemar reveals financial details around exit of 'good leaver' Kidwell
    Braemar Shipping Services has revealed details of salary and bonus payments potentially running to around £500,000 to former chief executive James Kidwell. Kidwell departed the London-listed company at the end of July, with his retirement ending a 17-year career at the company which began as chief financial officer before his promotion to CEO in 2012. James Kidwell reflects on Braemar Shipping S
  • Tallink Grupp records 'strong' second quarter results
    Tallink Grupp has reported a slight drop in second quarter profit but an upturn in its operating numbers. It noted shipping activity had been aided by stable fuel prices and a rise in passenger numbers in the majority of its operating regions. Tallink Grupp orders $281.3m LNG-powered ferry from Rauma Marine Profit for the second quarter if 2019 rang in at '14.9m, against the €15.3m put on the b
  • Chemical tanker owner Finbeta falls into new hands
    Debt restructuring sees Bertani family cede control of Italian chemical tanker owner
  • IMO 2020 sulphur emission cuts are just the start of the challenge
    Investors in LNG carriers will face daunting choices as attention moves from reducing sulphur emissions to eliminating carbon pollution
  • Euronav takes heart from six-year low in VLCC orders amid second quarter loss
    Tanker giant Euronav toasted the lowest VLCC newbuilding activity levels in more than half a decade amid a positive outlook for an upturn in rates as IMO 2020 approaches. Giant Euronav tanker in IMO 2020 storage play heading for 'top up' off Spain Euronav VLCC period deal shows underlying confidence in market Euronav steps up summer share buyback It came as the New York and Brussels-listed sh
  • Evalend firms up option for VLCC at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek shipowner holds two more options at the shipyard
  • SinOceanic's big boxships placed on the sales block
    Oslo-based tonnage provider has its last four neopanamaxes in the sights of Chinese lessors
  • Owners throw hats in the ring for Poland's LNG ship enquiry
    Newly purchased volumes will require up to eight vessels as company beefs up its imports over pipeline supply
  • Thor Dahl Shipping sees IMO 2020 benefit for older boxships
    Thor Dahl Shipping does not believe that newer is always better. The Norwegian shipowner has a fleet of three elderly containerships with an average age of 18 years. The company claims they will have an advantage to more modern ships ahead of the new IMO 2020 sulphur regulations. "We feel we are well-positioned," Thor Dahl chief executive Henning Torp said. "We have a very close cooperation wi
  • Heogh Autoliners swells loss in challenging year
    Norwegian car carrier owner's annual report shows doubling of loss and $50m cash injection
  • SK Shipping and Capital Maritime take VLCC charter fight to court
    The South Korean owner is suing over charter cancellations, while Capital Maritime has fired back with a counterclaim
  • Seafarer gets life-saving blood transfusion in dramatic rescue
    China and US maybe fighting a trade war, but it doesn't stop USCG coming to aid of injured Nanjing Tanker crew member
  • ANEX joins cruise game with Saga cruiseship buy
    Turkish tour operator to take over Saga Sapphire in mid 2020
  • Veteran suezmax surplus to requirements at SCI
    Indian shipowner said to be selling vessel via e-auction for further trading or scrapping

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • PORT REPORT: Mega-study reveals Asia and China dominate the commercial maritime world
    China's ports are the most connected ports in the whole world, mega-study reveals. Ports elsewhere in Asia flesh out the top twenty. U.S. ports don't...
  • Lower truck and agricultural sales weigh on Cervus earnings miss
    Continued weakness from its Canadian Peterbilt dealerships adds to steep decline in Alberta company's agricultural equipment business.
  • Revenue and losses climb at Uber Freight
    Uber's second quarter as a public company saw a loss much worse than the consensus estimate. Revenue increased significantly at Uber Freight, so did the...
  • Euronav waits on 2019 recovery as it notches second quarter loss
    Refinery repairs and OPEC wreak havoc on rates, but there is always the next quarter.
  • What goes into designing smartphone applications that truckers truly love
    When designing software for truckers, it is vital for companies to consult drivers at every stage of its development, as apps developed in siloes will...
  • Leasing company sues trucking firm for $37 million, alleging breach of contract
    Arkansas-based PKE Western Truck Leasing, Inc. filed a $37 million lawsuit against Rich Transport, LLC and its parent company, RoadRunner Transportation Systems (NYSE: RRTS), alleging...
  • Amazon seeks FAA approval for its Prime Air drone
    Promises package deliveries up to 5 lbs. within 30 minutes.
  • Futures traders hedge L.A. to Seattle in uncertain rate environment
    Rates could break out either to the upside or downside.
  • Old Dominion sees continued tonnage weakness in July
    Old Dominion reported continued LTL volume weakness in July. Near-term volume relief may be hard to come by as domestic and global macroeconomic trends remain...
  • International convention to consider wildlife trade proposals
    The 183 parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will adopt decisions and resolutions to expand...
  • Matson lowers 2019 EBITDA projection by $18 million
    Matson, the largest U.S. domestic container carrier, said it is lowering its operating income projection for 2019, citing lower container volumes to Hawaii.
  • U.S. rail volumes slump in July
    U.S. railroad operations loaded 5.5 percent fewer carloads and intermodal units in July, and trade uncertainty could threaten to maintain that downward trend in rail...
  • Today's Pickup: Brexit and the ongoing U.S.-China trade war might sink European economy
    EU economy is in the precipice of recession; U.S. crude futures fall; breakthrough gives lithium-ion batteries longer life.
  • CBP updates mitigation guidelines for export seizures
    Customs and Border Protection has updated its seizure mitigation guidelines involving licensed and non-licensed exports for its officers at the nation's ports of entry.
  • Mitigating the impact of cargo loss and damage with Logistics OrchestrationTM
    In partnership with Slync... learn about how predictive exception management can keep freight flowing smoothly.
  • Magna International manages modest earnings beat on global auto slowdown
    The Complete Vehicles segment grew sales by 40.7 percent and widened its EBIT margin.
  • GAO critical of "outdated" inspection practices at U.S. ports by Customs and Border Protection agents
    United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection policies "don't reflect new technology or threats" and are "outdated," according to an August 6 report from...
  • Loadsmart and Starsky Robotics collaborate to price, dispatch and deliver first automated loads
    Digital freight brokerage LoadSmart and self-driving startup Starsky Robotics announced they have successfully priced, booked and delivered two loads of freight without human intervention.
  • Buffett and Masa: two sides of the same coin?
    The owner of BNSF and the investor behind Uber have more in common than it seems.
  • Shifting from the ocean to the sky: air carriers seek to lure away sea-freight
    A supply-demand imbalance and oceanic low-sulfur fuel regulations are making air freight more attractive relative to ocean freight. Or, at least, that is what air...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 8, 2019
  • BP Midstream reports record pipeline flows on strong US Gulf of Mexico sour crude demand
    BP Midstream Thursday reported record second quarter 2019 gross pipeline flows of 1.7 million b/d of oil equivalent, due in part to higher volumes flowing through its Gulf of Mexico pipelines, as global demand for medium sour crudes grows.
  • South Korea delivered 380 CST bunker premium hits record high on tight HSFO
    The South Korea delivered 380 CST bunker premium has struck a record high amid ongoing tightness for high sulfur fuel oil supply, market sources said this week.
  • Energy Transfer plans VLCC-capable crude export terminal near Nederland, Texas
    Energy Transfer is looking to enter the crowded field of proposed US deepwater crude export terminals capable of fully loading VLCCs, with a project that connects to the company's 28-million-barrel Nederland, Texas, terminal, executives said Thursday on the company's second-quarter earnings call.
  • European demand for diesel, gasoil waiting for flat price rebound
    European demand for ultra low sulfur diesel and 0.1% gasoil will likely pick up only once flat prices -- which have been in free fall of late, hitting a seven-month low Wednesday -- start to rebound, sources said.
  • HSFO barge cracks at 14-month low as IMO 2020 moves into clearer sight
    The front-month 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack has fallen to a 14-month low amid growing attention on the International Maritime Organization's lower sulfur cap on marine fuel from January.
  • BP Marine to supply IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel at Valencia
    BP Marine intends to supply the port of Valencia with 0.1% sulfur marine gasoil, which will come from its Castellon refinery, 75 km north of Valencia.
  • Rosneft's marine fuel unit boosts H1 2019 bunker sales by 9% on year
    RN-Bunker, the marine fuel arm of Russian national oil company Rosneft, said bunker fuel sales for the first half of 2019 rose 9% year on year to 1.5 million mt.
  • Rotterdam marine fuel sales drop 4.7% in second quarter: port data
    Marine fuel sales at the Dutch port of Rotterdam -- the second largest bunkering hub globally -- dropped by 4.7% year on year in the second quarter, port authority data showed Wednesday.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks slip 2.2% on week: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dropped 2.2% on the week to 2.947 million mt in the week to August 7, Insights Global data released Thursday showed.
  • Weakening energy sectors negatively impact LatAm bunkers markets
    Sustained weakening in the global energy markets this week has impacted key Latin American marine fuel prices in varying degrees.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil settles higher as market looks to Saudi Arabia to stabilize prices
    The higher settle snapped three consecutive down sessions that saw WTI and Brent futures slip 8% and 9% through Wednesday.
  • Taiwan's CPC halts marine fuel orders at Taichung, Kaohsiung till Aug 13

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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