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April 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Kuehne + Nagel Q1 profit off 1.6pc to US$177 million, sales rise 7.7pc
  • Dredgers give 12,000-TEUers place to dock in North Carolina
  • American and Chinese officials resume trade talks April 30 in Beijing
  • China Cosco's third 21,000-TEU vessel to join company fleet in May
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's boss hopes to get on with 2M partners
  • CSA scrubber lobby finds friendly welcome in South African waters
  • CP quarterly profit up 0.5pc to US$403.7 million as sales rise 6pc
  • Economists assess four major threats to San Pedro Bay fortunes
  • Zencargo raises US$20 million to start supply chain analytics group
  • Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard awards LNG tank order for 15,000-TEUer
  • Nautical Institute holds Singapore Conference May 15 to gauge future
  • US cargo airlines challenge legacy carriers over 'threat to Open Skies'
  • Digitisation does not mean a race to the bottom, says analyst
  • Bangkok wins approval from government to build third runway

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • 'CMA CGM eSolutions' digital ecosystem launched
  • ABS teams with industry leaders to improve container vessel safety
  • Bahri's Q1 2019 net profit surges 46 pc
  • FFFAI's 10th EC meeting focuses on the future of Customs broking
  • GAC named Breakbulk Operator of the Year
  • No room for complacency in preventing bulk carrier casualties, says report
  • UK govt decision to extend deadline for Customs training funding applications welcomed
  • COSCO Shipping Ports posts higher revenue & throughput in Q1
  • Mandatory requirements for imports into Iraq

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Super lorry saves up to 40% of CO2
  • BLG Logistics grows faster than expected
  • Kick-off for new CSX-served intermodal facility
  • Ralpin appoints Ludwig Naef as managing director
  • History of Hamburg Süd on display
  • Nordisk pallets fitted with Unilode's digital ULD solution
  • Michaël Koundri named CEO of Gefco Lorry & Transport
  • Flash Europe takes over Speed Pack
  • Middle Eastern carrier takes another digital step
  • Australian hydroxide plant needs new equipment
  • Train to shift up to 70 lorries off the road
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New representative at Hamburg's Chinese liaison office
  • New grain storage at the Port of Liverpool
  • Georgia Central Railway to serve new plastic facility
  • SOL and Wallenius create special fleet
  • Moscow pushes Chinese connections forward

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Carriers hit by rising charter rates as shipowners cash in on demand for tonnage
  • Digitisation finally taking off as air cargo carriers develop online distribution
  • Panalpina expands perishables footprint in Latin America with CargoMaster buy
  • Ocean freight the star performer in Q1 as K+N starts 2019 in bullish mood
  • US rail freight operators capitalise on truck driver shortage to win new business
  • Opportunity knocks for UK maritime sector
  • The macro view: Brexit, Lexit and how different scenarios will affect the British supply chain
  • Supply chain radar: Now Kuehne + Nagel has a tiny little problem that M&A can solve
  • Under the radar: Panalpina staff on the move? And the winner is a minnow...
  • Supply chain radar: UPS disappoints - is the integrated logistics model broken?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Five Somali pirates detained after attacks on fishing vessels
    If you thought that Somali pirates were a thing of the past, think again. Early Tuesday April 23, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta successfully responded to a piracy incident that had developed
  • Wallem puts ops on the cloud with off-the-shelf solution
    The Wallem Group has chosen a commercial, off the shelf, cloud based solution from Norway's BASS Software to manage its entire fleet. Wallem will use the BASSnet fleet management solution for maintenance,
  • DFDS invests in biofuel start-up
    One of the world's largest freight and passenger ferry operators, DFDS, has invested in biofuel developer start-up company MASH Energy ApS. MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral
  • Maersk Supply wins major FPSO mooring contract
    Maersk Supply Service has been contracted to deliver an integrated FPSO mooring installation and replacement solution for an American oil major in the Gulf of Guinea. Its responsibilities will include engineering, procurement
  • INTERCARGO slams flag state delays on accident investigation reports
    INTERCARGO (the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) is warning that there is no room for complacency, even though there has been no reported loss of a bulk carrier in 2018. It
  • Pilot project uses artificial intelligence to detect corrosion levels
    ABS, Google Cloud and software development specialist SoftServe have completed a pilot project applying artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect levels of corrosion and coating breakdown on ships and offshore structures. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Concordia Maritime chief convinced of tanker market strength
    Concordia Maritime expects that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which next meets in June, will announce an increase...
  • Trump said to be considering Jones Act waiver
    Reported talks signal a decision soon on allowing foreign-flagged vessels to ship US LNG domestically
  • Ferry capsizes off West Africa
    The ferry, which was carrying 60 people, capsized while travelling between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast...
  • Wärtsilä orders increase, although profits are still under pressure
    Strong growth in equipment orders saw Wärtsilä's Marine Business post improved results for the first quarter of 2019 and slowly...
  • GasLog Partners eyes strengthening of LNG market
    Longer-term outlook for LNG shipping 'continued to strengthen' in the first quarter, says gas carrier owner
  • US shippers still suffering intermodal blockages
    Rising fuel costs, driver shortages and rising demand have prompted carriers to warn of premium prices for inland US haulage
  • K+N boosted by sea freight business
    Double-digit volume increase of Asian exports to North America and Europe boost sea freight revenues
  • Dalian Port scraps $490m expansion projects to pay debt
    Move comes as the port has been experiencing an industry slowdown in recent years as China's economy decelerates
  • Pirates target Singapore Strait traffic
    Two barges had their cargoes of scrap metal pilfered while the other two escaped unscathed
  • ABS leads joint venture to tackle dangerous cargo
    Class society and safety group join forces in effort to reduce incidence of fires from dangerous goods stored on container...
  • CMA CGM launches digital ecosystem for container bookings
    Priority boarding and secure slots on offer to encourage customers towards online services
  • Cosco Shipping Ports names Zhang as chairman
    Move appears to be part of the management restructuring being carried out within China's shipping conglomerates
  • MPC secures funding for expansion
    Fast-growing feedership owner lines up $40m, three-year revolving credit agreement
  • LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high
    The US is leading the pack with the largest new LNG capacity due to be sanctioned this year, while Qatar...
  • Daily Briefing
    Idle boxship fleet falls as scrubber installations increase | Container freight rates tracking 10% ahead of last year | Who...
  • Wallem Ship Management appoints managing director
    Mr Aune brings a wide range of technical, compliance, regulatory and operational experience to the new role
  • Port of Tacoma welcomes new executive director
    John Wolfe remains chief executive of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, while Eric Johnson assumes control of business exclusive to the...
  • Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker
    Novatek plant is looking to supply LNG as bunker and motor fuel as well as small-scale wholesale LNG sales to...
  • Indonesia to receive first US crude import in June
    Once an Opec member, the Southeast Asian nation has become a net importer of crude as its domestic output has...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Big US truckload operators drive profits despite slowing volume
  • New plants put Savannah on track to double resin exports
  • CMA CGM enters instant quoting fray
  • Global container growth forecast to rebound
  • K+N throws down guaranteed transit gauntlet
  • Trucker strike threat stokes Brazil shipper fears

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Exmar in the red for first quarter
    Exmar ended the first quarter in the red thanks to dips in its LNG business and slightly lower LPG carrier rates. The Belgian gas player reported an $11.4m loss for the first three months of 2019, a considerable decline from the $21.4m profit made over the same period last year. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard In LNG, the Ebit earned by the segment drop
  • Barron named CEO of Minerva Bunkering
    Tyler Baron will take the reins at Minerva Bunkering, rising to chief executive three weeks after the former Aegean Marine Petroleum Network emerged from bankruptcy. "Given Tyler's history with and dedication to the company, as well as his breadth of experience in financial markets and capital allocation, he is the ideal candidate to lead Minerva Bunkering," said Magid Shenouda, global head of tr
  • GasLog Partners refinances ships as it posts first quarter profit
    GasLog Partners has cut a deal to refinance a third of its ships at the same time as ringing up a first quarter profit. The New York-traded company has entered into a $450m credit agreement with Credit Suisse, Nordea Bank, filial i Norge and the Singaporean branch of Iyo Bank to refinance five of its ships. The deal saw the 155,000-cbm GasLog Shanghai, GasLog Santiago and GasLog Sydney (all bui
  • Matson stock takes biggest drop of 2019
    US boxship player's shares fall almost 5% at open before trending upwards.
  • Chile hands out final ruling in car carrier collusion case
    Six car carrier companies who had faced fines of $75m over anti-competitive business practices in Chile have seen the final figure come in at a much lower level, with some escaping any sanction. The Chilean competition court has fined two of the companies a total of $9.1m and has exempted or acquitted others. The operators had been accused of taking part in a customer allocation scheme in which
  • Epic Gas eyes $60m share issue with backing from BW Group
    The share issue will bring BW Group's long-targeted takeover of Epic ever nearer.
  • Oman Shipping moves ahead with big box-sector ambitions
    Group aims to become a major regional liner force
  • Lessors worry over Bunge deal on ICBC kamsarmaxes
    Chinese leasing houses are feeling pressure on time charter rates after US dry bulk charterer strikes favourable index-linked terms on newbuild quartet
  • Sun Enterprises ends 16-year hiatus in MR newbuildings
    Sun's move for two MR tankers - its first order since 2003 - at HMD is seen as an attempt to renew its fleet
  • Thoresen Shipping linked to purchase of modern bulker
    Thoresen Shipping, the subsidiary of Bangkok-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies, is said to be purchasing its newest vessel to date. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the company has paid $18.5m for the 63,000-dwt bulker Western Santos (built 2014). The Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry-built vessel, which has been controlled by Japan's Nisshin Shipping since 2014, passed special survey as lat
  • Chief executive Jens Ismar exits Western Bulk Carriers
    Jens Ismar is departing as chief executive of Western Bulk Carriers after more than a decade with the Christen Sveaas-led company. Talk of Ismar's potential exit began circulating in the market earlier today and was confirmed by the Oslo over the counter quoted company this afternoon. Ismar will be replaced by Umoe Group executive Hans Aasnaes on 1 July. Speaking to TradeWinds this evening Isma
  • Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap
    Korea Line Corp has reportedly sold a capesize vessel for scrap at a time South Korean owners are play a leading role in selling large bulkers for demolition. Market sources said the Seoul-based shipowner has sold the 149,000-dwt Bluebell (built 1996) as is in South Korea for $432 per ldt or $7.7m. Braemar ACM: Capesize and VLOC scrapping surge takes 2019 tally past last year's total Berge Bul
  • Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down
    News that President Donald Trump was considering a Jones Act waiver for LNG carriers headed to certain US ports was not met with enthusiasm from shipping industry lobbying groups. "We're concerned that it's wasting the White House's time," said Fair Kim, policy director at the Washington DC-based American Maritime Congress. "We in the industry, we read this and we kind of roll our eyes. We know
  • Drugs smuggled on to MSC Carlotta again
    Drugs have been smuggled on to an MSC boxship for the second time in two months. La Republica reported that more than 2 tonnes of cocaine were seized from the 11,568-teu MSC Carlotta (built 2017) in Callao, Peru, this week. More than 50 suitcases full of "bricks" of the drug were found, the report said. They were destined for Panama. The captain of the ship, a citizen of Montenegro, is acting a
  • EU Navfor arrests five Somali pirates after capturing mothership
    An EU Navfor warship has seized five Somali pirates after tracking down a mothership. The raid took place on 23 April after its flagship ESPS Navarra had responded to a piracy incident that unfolded over the previous four days. It began on 19 April, when five suspected pirates captured a Yemeni dhow off the coast of Somalia. Six seafarers kidnapped from anchored tanker They navigated along the
  • Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led bulker player hopes to sell almost 3.7 million shares to pay off some debt.
  • JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019
    JP Morgan has welcomed a slowdown in VLCC orders after a scary start to the year - but analyst Noah Parquette warns price dynamics could tempt further contracting. Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally Oman Shipping confirms VLCC order Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape A surge in January saw 10 new VLCCs added to the orderbook, just one shy of the tot
  • CroisiEurope sets sights on expedition cruise sector
    French river cruise specialist CroisiEurope is planning a move into the deepsea expedition cruise market, possibly using a vessel from the fleet of Miami-based SunStone Ships. According to French travel media this week, the company wants to take on the 5,200-gt Silver Discoverer (built 1989) after the ship completes its long-term charter to Silversea Cruises later this year. Silversea Cruises ch
  • Gabon launches ship register in UAE
    The West African nation of Gabon has launched a ship register in the UAE. It has teamed up with Ajman-based Intershipping Services to set up the International Ship Registry of Gabon. A deal was signed last September to set up the register. Gulf Today cited Justin Ndoundangoye, Gabon's transport minister, as saying: "It is no doubt that this opportunity allows Intershipping Services to manage an
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as market tipping point approaches
    Okeanis Eco Tankers remains confident of a tanker market upturn, setting out guidance for its spot exposure in 2020 and potential dividend payments. Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply gro
  • Marshall Islands urged to act on Stellar Daisy loophole
    Accident report suggests flag state should make recommendations to the IMO as structural weakness of VLOC conversions is revealed
  • JJ Ugland Group prepares to offload its oldest bulker
    Norway's JJ Ugland group is in the process of selling its oldest ship, an 18-year-old supramax bulker. Brokers in the US said the 52,000-dwt Fermita (built 2001) has been sold for $6m to $6.5m. Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship after Gulf of Mexico crash Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker Oystein Beisland, CEO of privately owned JJ Ugland, declined to confirm a sales deal
  • DFDS buys into biofuel start-up MASH Energy
    Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has become co-owner of biofuel start-up MASH Energy. It has invested DKK 10m ($1.5m) in the Danish company, which uses agricultural waste to produce the fuel. Hurtigruten picks Hoglund for biofuel systems Vitol, GoodFuels step up biofuel drive "The plan is to work towards testing the fuel on a DFDS vessel," the shipowner said. "DFDS will hopefully in due time be using
  • Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff
    Concordia Maritime slipped back into the black in the first quarter at what chief executive Kim Ullman believes is the start of the "next major upturn in tanker shipping". Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal' Concordia Maritime sells suezmax stake Stena-backed Concordia booked a profit of SEK 1.7m ($177,650) in the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a l
  • Lloyd & Partners sees hardening marine insurance market
    Lloyd's profit drive and capacity cuts should begin to have an effect on underwriting discipline, says broker
  • Greek authorities deregister trio of Zolotas companies
    Licences withdrawn from NewLead subsidiaries for failing to provide filings on their activities
  • Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
    Russian producer Novatek has announced two new Chinese investors for its Arctic LNG 2 project. CNOOC has bought a 10% stake in the big new programme, while China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company (CNODC) will also acquire 10%. CNODC is a unit of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Novatek starts shipping from new small-scale LNG plant Rosneft confirms deal for p
  • Maersk Supply Service makes good on diversification push with Gulf of Guinea contract
    New contract will comprise integrated marine services, as well as offshore support vessel work.
  • Roger Holm: new scrubber orders will miss 2020 deadline
    Wartsila has warned that new retrofitting orders for scrubbers will now miss the IMO's 2020 deadline. Roger Holm, the Finnish technology company's marine solutions president, said: "We are still seeing good activity, but if you haven't ordered now you are not going to get them for 1 January, so new orders will be delivered into the new regulations. Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shutt
  • Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast
    Two shipyard workers have been injured in a tanker explosion in Indonesia. The blast occurred on the 7,900-dwt Success Energy XXXII (built 1996) in Sungai Raya on Wednesday, the Kumparan website said. Welding work was taking place at the time, the report said. The two men suffered serious burns. Police are investigating the incident. The ship is listed as operated by Sukses Osean Khatulistiwa
  • Pan Ocean fails to kick out Chinese tanker fraud case
    South Korean owner Pan Ocean has failed in a bid to halt legal proceedings in Singapore in a protracted wrangle over alleged oil smuggling. Christopher Hancock QC, sitting as a UK high court judge, ruled there was no exclusive jurisdiction clause (ECJ) in favour of the English courts in the tanker case. And he rejected an anti-suit injunction (ASI) application by Pan Ocean to prevent the multi-m
  • Boxship buyers show interest in 'zombie' panamax sector
    German buyers acquiring containerships in a segment that refuses to die
  • MPCC adds $40m for more boxship buys
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has added more firepower in its continuing quest for boxship tonnage. A $40m three-year revolving credit facility is being provided by CIT Group at "attractive terms", it said. The money may be used towards investments, vessel upgrades or general corporate purposes, it added. CEO Constantin Baack said: "We are very satisfied with the cooperation demonstrat
  • Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard
    Company's newbuilds at Chinese yard will be bigger than the ships it initially ordered at cash-strapped HHIC-Phil
  • CJC director Ian Short heads back to London
    Shipping law firm CJC's director Ian Short has moved back to London after founding its Singapore office five years ago. The company said his role remains unchanged and he will continue to work closely with the Singapore team on Asia-related cases. But he will also be "well-placed to develop working relationships with clients throughout Europe and elsewhere," it added. Short said CJC's commitmen
  • Korea providing more cash for domestic shipyards
    South Korea is to provide more cash to support its shipbuilding sector. The industry ministry said on Wednesday it would spend KRW 70bn ($61m) to support shipyards, according to the Yonhap news agency. The new money will be earmarked for developing eco-vessels like those powered by LNG. It follows measures announced in November to create a KRW 1.7 trillion fund to support yards and to invest KR
  • GTT faces growing threat from Korean LNG containment systems
    Recent LR approval for DSME's Solidus system may prompt owners to go Korean, says analyst.
  • PUM products tanker heads for the beach
    Indonesian-owned Kartika Segara is now confirmed as being sold for scrap.
  • Seacor Holdings boosts first-quarter profit
    Charles Fabrikant-led diversified owner posts higher revenue compared to a year earlier.
  • Wallem picks John-Kaare Aune as ship management MD
    Norwegian set to take up role from 1 July 2019 following departure of David Price earlier this year.
  • Slumping secondhand prices bring Fuzhou back to life
    Bargain-hunting shipowners based in Chinese city are returning to the dry bulk market after a long quiet spell
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping's VLGC order backed by E1 charter
    Major LPG importer emerges as charterer of newly ordered ship

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Valero hits record Q1 light, sweet crude throughput; increases heavy Canadian crude intake to replace lost Venezuelan barrels
    Valero ran a record amount of light sweet crude through its system in the first quarter of 2019
  • TRADER NOTE: Marine fuel supplier Minerva Bunkering appoints Tyler Baron as CEO
    Marine fuels supplier Minerva Bunkeringhas appointed Tyler Baron as its CEO
  • Brent settles lower as rally runs out of steam
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday after swinging into the red in the final minutes
  • Adoption of ship implementation plans rising ahead of IMO 2020
    "Compliance is achievable, but the right measures need to be put in place in a timely fashion," Kerr said.
  • US hopeful Asian importers can make smooth transition away from Iranian oil
    "We have been working very closely with countries like India to ensure that there is no interruption in their supplies," Hook said.
  • Iran sanctions to have limited impact on forward crude prices: Analysts
    The decision to end the waivers could remove 1.33 million b/d of Iranian exports, according to Platts' estimates.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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