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February 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
FEBRUARY 14 2019
  • HPH Trust posts loss of US$1.3m in 2018 with box volumes down 1pc
  • HMM still in the red but cuts loss to US$719m in 2018 with revenue growth
  • Yilport Holding sees container volumes rise 5pc to 6.41m TEU in 2018
  • CMA CGM gets go ahead to acquire major share in CEVA
  • US retail ports set new throughput record in 2018 of 21.8m TEU
  • Port of Melbourne crosses the 3-million-TEU mark for first time
  • Port of Mombasa aims to handle 1.6m TEU by 2022 by cutting turnaround time
  • Swissport acquires control of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd
  • Boeing 747: The Phoenix still rises with e-commerce swelling demand
  • Air cargo volumes in Europe grow by 1.8pc in 2018, after 2.2pc fall in Dec

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • BDO/Moore Stephens merger strengthens shipping presence
  • Maersk targets logistics & services for 2019 growth
  • GMB ports show increased cargo volume in April-Jan.
  • Major Ports register over 3 pc growth in volume during 10 months of fiscal
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port attains a new high by handling vessel with 14.20-m draught & 84,502-t parcel size
  • Draft National Logistics Policy - IV
  • TCIEXPRESS sustains robust growth figures in Q3
  • Govt not contemplating banning steel exports: Minister
  • Examination under Regulation 6 of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 to be conducted on March 15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traxx DC3 locomotive authorised in Italy
  • Continental recruits new leader for CVAM division
  • Amber railfreight corridor now in operation
  • Ensuring cool chain integrity with new conveyor system
  • Airlines fly to the aid of lovers
  • Port of Rotterdam puts IoT platform into operation
  • UK haulier expands within port of Liverpool
  • Jet Aviation picks flight services head for Emea and Asia
  • Ryder launches trailblazing e-commerce solution
  • Islaship working for Dship in Italy
  • Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia
  • TT Club appoints new Senior Underwriter
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kerry sets up Meat Lab in Hong Kong
  • Moderate surge for DP World in 2018
  • Koper integrated into Albatros Express network
  • Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Panalpina shareholder hits out over decision to reject DSV takeover bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina a no deal? 'The E.G. foundation doesn't want to sell out under any circumstances'
  • TNT air operator ASL Aviation bought by European private equity firm
  • US developer's latest bid to buy Manston Airport just a 'sponsored land grab'
  • Maersk pushes logistics ambition, buying US customs house brokerage specialist
  • Fire-stricken APL Vancouver Singapore-bound after general average is declared
  • Globalisation 'too big to fail', and Brexit and Trump haven't dented trade either
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - stick or twist?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Swedish Club guide cuts through the IMO 2020 chatter
    Time is running out for shipowners who have yet to decide on how to meet the January 1, 2020 IMO sulfur cap. Whether the decision is to install exhaust gas scrubbers or
  • Farsounder FLS selected for new OceanX research yacht
    Warwick, RI, headquartered Farsounder, Inc. reports that non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has selected flagship navigation product, the FarSounder-1000 Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) for its new 85.3 m research
  • DNV GL to class passenger sailing ship
    Spanish shipbuilder Metalships & Docks has awarded DNV GL a contract for the classification of a 138 m passenger sailing ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, ordered by Hamburg-based operator Sea Cloud Cruises. The
  • ABB solutions chosen for Iceland's first electric ferry
    A 70 m long hybrid electric ferry under construction for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration at Poland's Crist shipyard will feature a range of ABB integrated power and electric storage solutions.
  • Gulf Marine Repair to have new President
    The Board of Directors of Hendry Marine Industries, Inc, Tampa, FL, reports that John P. Gallagher has been appointed as President of Gulf Marine Repair, effective January 29, 2019. Mr. Gallagher, a

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Low-sulphur fuel volume transparency is not possible, says ExxonMobil
    Bunker fuels and scrubber demand dominate conference discussions as scrubber lobby group Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 hits back over open-loop...
  • Greek shipowner rejects union's 'starving crew' claim
    The Greek owner of the vessel vehemently denies allegations and plans to take legal action against the ITF
  • Bremen shipyard fire could be largest hull loss ever, according to Gallagher
    Claims arising from contaminated fuel continue to raise questions of causation and liability, with the problem set to grow as...
  • Scrubbers will save Scorpio up to $125m annually
    At an assumed $200 to $250 fuel oil price spread, the company should be able to quickly recover the $1.5m...
  • Star Bulk says port scrubber bans have 'no impact' on its calculations
    Bulker owner says plans to fit scrubbers on about 110 vessels are primarily a 'hedging' move but admits concerns if...
  • Port of Antwerp hit by industrial action
    The port says 33 vessels are waiting to enter and leave the port as strike is expected to cost millions...
  • Lloyds list Container Sector Outlook 2019 webinar
  • UK's May defends Seaborne contract checks
    Theresa May tells MPs it was 'entirely right' the majority of contracts went to 'established' companies, but defends trying to...
  • The strange death of shipping England
    National resilience is not just military but civil, and Britain's inability to guarantee sufficient ro-ro capacity following departure from the...
  • Uncertainty grips charter market
    A slowdown in scrapping and an increase in newbuildings has reversed fortunes for shipowners
  • Intra-Asia trade slows as carriers vie for further growth
    Can demand in intra-Asia container trade support carriers' ambitious expansion plans in the market?
  • HMM outside 2M could destabilise container market
    HMM's strategic cooperation agreement with the 2M will end in April 2020, raising questions of how the carrier will fill...
  • Container shipping's cautious outlook
    Regulation, geopolitics and the ongoing issue of supply and demand will continue to dog container lines in the year ahead
  • Box ports braced for challenging 2019
    Uncertainty clouds the outlook for container port throughput in the year ahead
  • London Gateway looks to exploit Brexit ferry fiasco
    With DP World London Gateway a relative fledgling UK port it is heavily underused, with scope to handle more than...
  • Shortsea operators lose share on intra-Asia trade
    Carrier consolidation and a reduced number of operators push balance in favour of larger lines
  • North European container ports face recession threat
    Seasonal fall in imports dents full-year figures at Europe's main box ports
  • Hanjin Heavy's shares suspended over Philippines unit costs
    The shipyard said its losses have increased due to the impact of its Philippines unit, which received approval for a...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings hurt by impairment losses
    Slower international trade and further structural changes to container shipping lines is making forecasting cargo volumes 'challenging', says Hutchison Port...
  • Daily Briefing
    NAO: UK's post-Brexit ferry provision lacks adequate capacity | Grayling contradicted on use of public funds for Ramsgate contract |...
  • Baltic Exchange rejigs Asia personnel
    New head of Asia named to replace veteran Chris Jones, who stands down this Friday
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas upgrades administrative systems
    "Given the pace at which technological advancements are changing the world, it is imperative for PTP to remain competitive and...
  • Velesto Energy wins $38m contract extension from Hess Malaysia
    The latest extension, which has options for further extensions, is expected to help boost Velesto's fleet utilisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Large US truckload carriers 'rebalance' their business 13 Feb 2019
  • Montreal port restoring rail fluidity as volume surges
  • Flower shipments bloom for Miami port
  • CMA CGM: No special forwarding favors for CEVA
  • Slim MPV/HL orderbook reveals suffering industry
  • Ukraine ports eye larger share of Asia cargo

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • US sanctions slash product tanker flows to Venezuela
    Suppliers hesitant to continue sales of petroleum products after 'action against 'country's oil sector
  • Major CSC Phoenix investor files for liquidation
    Chinese entrepreneur Chen Deshun's high-profile takeover of CSC Phoenix appears to be ending on a sour note. Chen's Tianjin Shunhang Shipping - which is CSC Phoenix's controlling shareholder - has applied for liquidation under a bankruptcy procedure, according to an exchange filing from Shenzhen-listed CSC Phoenix. It says Tianjin Shunhang is insolvent and could not repay its debts in full, with
  • Noble is selling a capesize amid a graveyard-like market
    Sellers still want yesterday's prices, but buyers are steering clear, brokers say.
  • Vanguard goes for more Seacor
    US-based investment advisor approaches 10% stake in New York-listed Seacor Holdings.
  • Cargo claim lands Schulte-controlled supramax under arrest in Singapore
    A cargo dispute has led to the seizure of a supramax bulker that trades in the fleet of the Schulte Group's Hanseatic Chartering. The 56,800-dwt Universal Bremen (built 2010) was arrested by officials of the Sheriff of Singapore's office late last Friday at the request of the Dubai branch of the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF). The vessel had just arrived in the South East Asian port from Mina S
  • Cambiaso Risso sold to Siaci Saint Honore in marine broking tie-up
    Consolidation drive moves forward with Italian and French marine insurance brokers entering 'a strategic partnership'
  • V.Group and Inchcape trade agency businesses
    The marine services giant has swapped its ship agency business for Inchcape's corporate travel agency.
  • Mercator selling last VLCC for $34m to clear debt
    Indian owner Mercator has confirmed it is selling its last VLCC to pay down debt. The company said it expects to repay INR 2.42bn ($34.16m) after disposing of the 299,000-dwt Nerissa (built 2006). It has already cut borrowings by INR 1.26bn in its third quarter to 31 December. It said the sale of the "high-value" tanker is expected this quarter, with all proceeds to be used for de-leveraging.
  • Korean shipyard mega-merger "unrealistic"
    The mega-merger between Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and DSME is "unrealistic" due to competition concerns, according to a Korean analyst. Mega-merger of HHI and DSME confirmed as Samsung passes Moo-hyun Park of Hana Financial Group believes the $1.8bn deal is already "on the skids", despite it being confirmed this week after rival Samsung declined to bid for Korea Development Bank's holding i
  • Silversea founder Lefebvre takes over Abercrombie & Kent
    Silversea Cruises founder Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has agreed a takeover deal for cruise operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K). The shipowner's private investment company Heritage Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Geoffrey Kent, A&K founder and chief executive, to buy 100% of the company. Heritage will own 85% and Kent 15%. Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders Ke
  • ABB wins deal for Iceland's first electric ferry
    Swiss technology company ABB is to supply power and storage solutions for Iceland's first all-electric ferry. The 550-passenger Herjolfur II was ordered in 2017 by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (ICRA) at Crist in Poland and is due this year. The ship will make 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahofn on the mainland and Westman Island, covering 13km in about 45
  • OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro
    Dutch lender ABN Amro has partly blamed the offshore shipping sector for higher impairment charges in 2018. The bank said provisions totalled €655m ($741m) last year, against a reversal of €63m in 2017. Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Gunvor closes second $1bn loan facility this month "Despite the continued favourable overall credit quality trend and the positive macro-economic e
  • Niriis disposes of last big ships as former Restis panamax sold
    Greece's Niriis Shipping has sold the last two large ships that have been part of its fleet since the company was founded about five years ago. The Athens-based outfit has secured a Chinese buyer for the 73,100-dwt bulker Navalis (built 1998) at a price of between $6.1m and $6.5m, according to reports by several brokers based in Greece and the US. This is one of two panamax sisterships that Niri
  • Solbakken sights investments following FPSO contract progress at Ocean Yield
    Ocean Yield has turned an eye back to growth after securing a potential charter for a previously troublesome FPSO. Oslo-listed Ocean Yield splashed over $600m to grow its portfolio last year and last night announced Aker Energy had signed an optional bareboat deal for the Dhirubhai-1. Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases Ocean Yield finds work for unemployed FPSO Lars Solbakken
  • Scenic cruiseship delayed again at Uljanik
    Australia's Scenic Cruises has announced another delay in the delivery of its first cruiseship being built at the troubled Uljanik yard in Croatia. The company said the 17,100-gt Scenic Eclipse has been pushed back from April to 15 August, according to Luxury Travel Advisor. It had previously revealed a delay from a scheduled handover last month, while its original delivery date was 2018 after b
  • Vitol and Scorpio forge period charters in LR2 segment
    Scorpio Tankers, the world's largest owner of product tankers, is expanding its links with Vitol, reportedly providing two LR2s on period charters. The Geneva-headquartered trader has reached an agreement to take on the LR2s on six-month charters in an effort to take a longer position in the segment, a source with knowledge of the situation said. The arrangement builds on a 15-year relationship
  • Parent Advent supports V.Ships strategy because size matters
    Although new V.Ships Germany chief executive Nils Aden does not subscribe to the view that the shipping industry has an excessive amount of third-party managers, he sees "room for consolidation". "I firmly believe size is a strong argument going forward," he says. One reason is that investing in digital tools is beyond the financial scope of many companies. "Size is a big advantage in keeping
  • Shandong working on four-ship project for Bunge
    Shandong Shipping and Bunge are working on a newbuilding project for kamsarmaxes to be financed by ICBC Leasing
  • Elderly tanker pulled off Cypriot beach
    A 1952-built tanker has been refloated after being forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus last week. The 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. The vessel was pulled free and taken to anchorage after four days aground, Deniz Haber reported. The operation by the TRNC ports department lasted 45 minutes. The tanker is listed as contro
  • Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases
    Promise of Aker Energy contract for offshore unit trumps concerns around weak fourth quarter.
  • Schulte Group buys TecHullClean in Singapore
    Hamburg's Schulte Group has acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean (THC) of Singapore. THC is an underwater inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) technology company. It also has offices in Spain, Gibraltar and Ghana. THC founder Paw Rene Jakobsen will be CEO following the transaction. Jakobsen said: "The team at THC is proud that the Schulte Group has become our partner and we look forwa
  • Dennis Uy pulls out of EMAS Offshore rescue
    It's the second time in 12 months that EMAS has seen an investor terminate a potential restructuring deal
  • Evalend: bulker crew were never starving in Australia
    Greek owner Evalend Shipping has denied there is any problem on one of its bulkers in Australia following ITF claims that its crew was starving. A seafarer on the 82,000-dwt Villa Deste (built 2018) allegedly contacted the union from BHP's Hay Point terminal in Mackay claiming they were being underpaid. BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade BHP ends Australian iron-ore b
  • Robbers use hose to siphon fuel from bulker
    Robbers have used a hose to steal bunkers from a bulker in China. The IMB said the incident happened on 10 February at the Caofeidian anchorage. A duty officer from the unnamed ship noticed from the bridge wing that a hose had been connected from an open diesel tank manhole to a small un-lit barge alongside. The alarm was raised and a duty seafarer was instructed to investigate. The duty offic
  • Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has had trading in its shares suspended due to "capital erosion." The group's Philippines yard HHIC-Phil filed for court rehabilitation in January and Hanjin said there had been a related impairment made in its accounts. It risks delisting in Seoul if it cannot improve its financial standing. The company has until 1 April to submit a plan to achieve this. Its ne
  • Euronav in $4m buyback since Rodgers exit emerged
    Euronav has extended a share buyback effort with a $4m plus investment in its own stock during the past couple of weeks. Frontline shares fire after DNB upgrades tanker peer group No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit It adds to a similar spend a month ago when it took advantage of global market turbulence to buy its own stock. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav says the la
  • Maersk Line snaps up US brokerage
    Maersk Line has bought US customs brokerage and logistics player Vandegrift. The New Jersey operation will strengthen and broaden the company's service offering to customers, it said. "Vandegrift's expertise and reputation enables us to place a trusted advisor in front of our customers to design and build individualised customs brokerage and compliance programmes that identify risk and provide s
  • RHL: 198 containers a total loss on Yantian Express
    A total of 198 containers are likely to be declared a total loss on Hapag-Lloyd's fire-hit Yantian Express. The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. It has now berthed in Freeport, Bahamas, for inspections and cargo discharge. Japanese container line ONE, which has boxes on board, said "significant headway" had been made on safety, l
  • Tor Investment shows its hand as second largest investor in Pacific Drilling
    Hong Kong firm is behind Whitebox but ahead of Quantum Pacific in new shareholder list.
  • Nacks lands VLCC newbuilding orders from Iino and MOL
    Transactions continue an active period for big tanker newbuilding business.
  • Marsh's drive for dynamic data raises questions for JLT deal
    Shipping's largest broker is applying analytics to protection and indemnity, but will the move fit with its acquisition of JLT?
  • A good maritime strategy flies under radar amid Brexit chaos
    While the government focuses on a schism that the UK does not need, the transport minister comes up with a blueprint for a commercially connected future
  • Another Murmansk Shipping bulker to be auctioned
    Another Murmansk Shipping bulker is to be sold at auction to pay off debts. The Ideal website said the port of Motril in Spain will sell the 23,600-dwt Zapolyarye (built 2008) to settle port and supply bills, and pay the crew, which has remained on board. The vessel has been docked there since September. It has been valued at EUR 7m ($7.9m), with its salt cargo worth EUR 600,000. Arrested Murm
  • Hong Kong bulker grounds on reef in storm
    A Hong Kong bulker has been forced ashore in a storm off the Solomon Islands. Radion New Zealand cited shipping agenct Tony Saliga as saying the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994) was hit by strong winds to the south of the island group on 5 February. Officials reported that bad weather was hampering efforts to salvage the vessel. It is stuck in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island. The bulker h
  • Greek and US owners move for two more Toisa PSVs
    Offshore shipping companies are continuing to snap up OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa. Brokers said Greece's Maritech International has acquired the 4,200-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Crest (built 1999) for an undisclosed price. The ship is worth $0.71m, according to VesselsValue (VV). Eastern Navigation snaps up bargain Toisa quartet A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV
  • Norwegian cruise ship sinks pier in San Juan
    Ship's crew left with red faces after vessel demolishes two sections during arrival in Puerto Rico.
  • Maltese court says mortgage overrides Jamaican auction
    Judgement says judicial sale failed to acknowledge effects of registered mortgage on vessel.
  • Ezion Holdings shares downgraded by DBS
    Singapore's largest bank concerned about lack of pace in recovery of offshore vessel operator.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Portman says White House gave input on Trade Security Act
    The Ohio Republican's bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and allow Congress to strike down any ordered Section 232 duties through a resolution of disapproval.
  • Maersk lays out global customs brokerage ambitions
    Customs house brokerage is a "sticky" service, and that's what makes it attractive.
  • Redwood Logistics driving to double in size
    Backed by CI Capital, the Chicago-based company already has made two acquisitions this year.
  • Commentary: Stop flying backward on U.S. air imports
    U.S. freight forwarders are frustrated by the lack of details from the airlines about their arrived imports, let alone the payment terms and conditions.
  • Keeping unwanted invaders out of Valentine's flowers
  • FTZ Board seeing more tariff-related applications
  • Halterm orders super post-Panamax crane
  • Executive Moves: L.A., CALSTART, Corcentric, TT Club

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • IMO 2020 set to boost refinery margins: Wood Mackenzie
    Tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 have been prompting large investments in the refining sector
  • Storage operator Vopak reducing HSFO exposure ahead of IMO 2020
    "We are improving our infrastructure and reducing our exposure to HSFO," Vopak CEO CEO Eelco Hoekstra said.
  • US still weighing Russian sanctions that could cut off oil flows
    The US is still deciding which sanctions to impose on Russia
  • Venezuela's Guaido appoints Luisa Palacios as his president of Citgo
    Self-declared Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido appointed Luisa Palacios as president of state PDVSA's US refining and marketing arm, Citgo.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel nears three-month high on rising HSFO exports
    Bunker fuel prices at the regional bunkering hub of Rotterdam reached their highest in nearly three months
  • European fuel oil crack reaches record high on tight supply, demand east
    The front-month March 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack reached an all-time high Tuesday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Oil remains supported on OPEC cuts, trade optimism
    "After rebounding from their December decline, Brent prices have stabilized over the past month near $62/b ... We continue to forecast further upside," Goldman Sachs said.
  • INTERVIEW: EU MRV data could aid IMO 2020 rule compliance: Verifavia CEO
    "Shipowners need to become pragmatic, efficient and compliant at a reasonable cost to them," Dufour said.

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