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April 29, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HPH Trust net profit falls 33pc to US$6.1 million, sales up 029pc
  • Cosco's OOCL first quarter revenue up 2.3pc to US$1.46 billion.
  • Cosco Shipping Ports Q1 profit fell 27.9pc but sales rose 4.1pc
  • ONE reports US$586 million net loss in first year of operation
  • ONE takes delivery of 14,052-TEU ship for Asia US east coast trade
  • Drewry says win-win shipping alliance terminal operations hard to find
  • ICS says shipping will enjoy improvement if overcapacity ends
  • Europe-Asia/North America box shipping capacity rises slightly
  • Six seamen kidnapped off Nigeria's Bonny Outer Anchorage
  • Planned East Coast Rail Link should help Malaysia's Westports
  • Russia to team up with China to develop an Arctic shipping route
  • Old Dominion Q1 profit up 21.9pc to US$133,323, sales rise 7.1pc
  • Cargotec suffers 8pc profit decline to US$33.7 million as sales rise 2pc
  • Hong Kong Airlines tells pilots to go to other Hainan carriers
  • Forward Air Q1 profit up 3.9pc to US$18.4 million, sales rise 6.2pc
  • Kenyan tax men crack down on non-compliant import/export firms
  • Flydubai Cargo is named Air Cargo Operator of the Year 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A key regional hub
  • Network lauds international partners
  • Bogotá receives laurels from American Airlines
  • Senator International now in Karlsruhe
  • Own petrol station network reduces fuel costs
  • Hapag Lloyd sustainability reports includes SDG
  • 40 years of Transland
  • Eco locomotive replaces old switcher in California
  • Panalpina expands perishables network
  • CMA CGM enlarges digital portfolio
  • Julie Black of Hunt & Palmer becomes deputy chair of Baca
  • Vienna calling - Air Canada coming
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fedex Express opens logistics centre in Panama
  • New man for Weserport
  • Russian forwarder continues to invest heavily in fleet
  • Container throughput solid in February says Drewry
  • First Taiwanese airline is Iata CEIV Pharma certified

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • $586m loss hits ONE's parent carriers, only MOL manages to stay in the black
  • Cargolux chief: 'I won't drop prices to get tonnage' in a challenging 2019
  • US-Mexico border congestion eases, but 'we are weeks from normal service'
  • UPS chief determined to stay positive, despite declining profits in Q1
  • P&O cries 'ferry foul' and demands £33m payout to match Eurotunnel's
  • Rebound Returns appoints Colin Griffin as executive vice president
  • Supply chain radar: Amazon Logistics isn't picking a fight - rather, it needs your help

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • AIDAnova notches up two more LNG fueling firsts
    Carnival Corporation's AIDAnova, operated by its Germany-based AIDA Cruises brand, today became the first LNG fueled cruise to visit Barcelona, Spain -and the first to be fueled with LNG in the Mediterranean.
  • Total to hold New York Global Sulfur Cap Forum
    On May 9, New York's Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum will be the site of one of a series of Global Sulfur Cap Forums being presented by Total at shipping centers
  • Is this how to make almost any tug an icebreaker?
    A new Finnish initiative would enable any ice strengthened vessel to be used for icebreaking, using a motorized removable bow powered by Danfoss Editron. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched a
  • Newly-merged EnscoRowan takes delivery of jack-up
    Offshore driller EnscoRowan has taken delivery of its first newbuilding rig since its formation by the merger of Ensco plc and Rowan Companies plc, which completed April 11, The rig, the harsh

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Digitalisation survey identifies owners' enthusiasm for new tech - along with the common need for a solid business case to justify investment
    A survey of attitudes towards digitalisation reveals that most shipping professionals are keen to explore new technology as a solution...
  • From the News Desk: Businesses are also a cyber risk
    Forum in Athens to ponder the massive danger of cyber criminals using ships as weapons
  • Will Stellar Daisy lessons be learned too late?
    An industry participant has said that by the time any amendments are made for improved safety, the converted very large...
  • Iran-China crude flow is moving via ship-to-ship transfer network
    Lloyd's List vessel tracking data reveals how a network of Chinese-controlled tankers are moving Iranian crude and switching off AIS...
  • Marine rates hardening in US, Middle East and Singapore
    'Ultimately from a broker's standpoint, the market would seem to be - from a geographic standpoint - equalising and calming...
  • OOCL revenue and volumes rise in first quarter
    Slow growth in transpacific and intra-Asia trades constrains growth at Hong Kong-based carrier
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Here's how we decarbonise shipping
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Shipping's 'Paris Agreement' needs its regulators
    At one year old, shipping's 'Paris Agreement' requires regulators taking bold steps if it is to grow into something meaningful
  • Yard Talk | Chance for a Japanese renaissance
    South Korea and China have eaten away at the Japanese share of the shipbuilding market in recent years
  • Tanker trends: Certainty of uncertainty
    Tanker demolition is not expected to accelerate until the end of the year, when owners will gain clarity about how...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings lowers container throughput growth forecast
    HPH chief executive Gerry Yim has warned of 'a slowdown' at Yantian terminals this year, though qualifying that there has been no sign of...
  • MOL back in the black as domestic rivals struggle
    All three lines expressed optimism that their investments in the ONE container shipping joint venture would finally bear fruit and...
  • P&O sues UK over no-deal Brexit ferry contracts
    P&O claims that the award of £33m of public money to Eurotunnel put its business at a 'competitive disadvantage'
  • Container freight rates set to remain subdued
    Efforts to maintain capacity discipline have failed to raise the outlook for rates
  • Bunker Holding Group secures $1bn credit facility
    The new money will help refinance and increase a $650m revolving credit facility
  • Western Bulk appoints new chief executive as Ismar exits
    The new head Hans Aasn's, who was appointed by the board, assumes his role in July
  • The Interview: Richard Turner
    Son of an Anglican priest from Essex, Richard Turner now heads both the International Union of Marine Insurance and RSA's...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high | Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker | Exclusive interview with...
  • Petronas takes 50% stake in Brazilian offshore fields
    Move marks an important milestone for Petronas as the company diversifies and expands its oil business portfolio in South America
  • Novatek sells stake in Arctic LNG 2 project to China
    China is seen as one of the key consuming markets for Novatek's LNG sales and the Russian company has previously...
  • ONE expects profits in fiscal year 2019
    ONE posted a net loss of $96m in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019
  • Port of Los Angeles moves to counter maritime cyber crime
    The proposed centre will be a collaborative effort to share cyber threat information across a range of companies within the...
  • NYK replaces president after huge losses
    Nagasawa currently oversees the company's automotive transport, dry bulk and energy shipping businesses
  • Pengerang completes first LNGC gas up-cool down
    Petronas-owned LNG carrier Puteri Zamrud Satu has already departed from Pengerang on completing the gassing up and cooling down operation and...
  • Okeanis sees tanker market uplift from third quarter
    Chairman and chief executive Ioannis Alafouzos says new company is primed to seize a generational opportunity
  • Tyler Baron becomes Minerva Bunkering CEO
    Mr Baron was one of three board appointments made last May to end litigation from a group of activist investors
  • US west coast container imports dip year on year
    By comparison, this February the nine US east coast ports monitored by the PMSA posted a combined increase of 3.3%...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Railroads work to speed US, Canada truck gates
  • Rhine container surcharges return due to draft drop
  • Oakland port's truck mitigation plan advances
  • LTL carrier Estes Express bids on NEMF flatbed assets
  • ONE expects 2019 profit after last year's loss
  • Port of LA enlists industry to fend off cyber threats
  • HMM's new CEO drives service changes
  • MPV/HL rates buck gloomy outlook

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Knud E Hansen goes back to China for ro-ros
    Knud E Hansen is going back to Nanjing Jinling Shipyard to develop three more ro-ros for the Grimaldi Group. Knud E Hansen unveils Grimaldi ro-ros This time, the Danish ship designer is working on ships for the Italian shipower's subsidiary Finnlines. The trio of ships are expected to be delivered starting in 2021 and will have more than 5,000 square metres of vehcile decks while carrying the h
  • Bahamas to investigate 2017 Carnival sewage dumping
    US judge releases report showing 13 incidents in which Carnival illegally dumped treated sewage in Bahamian waters while on probation.
  • Cosco's container unit boosted by higher freight rates and OOIL deal
    Cosco Shipping Holdings says its dual-brand strategy is working as shipping revenues increase.
  • VLGC market remains on upward curve despite bull-run taking a breather
    VLGC owners have seen the second longest bull-run in history come to an end but analysts believe there is plenty more to come from the recovering market. Rates for the largest LPG carriers have been climbing consistently for the past month but lost a little ground yesterday to snap the winning sequence. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard Promise of six-fig
  • Product tanker upturn the real deal, says Concordia Maritime chief Kim Ullman
    Product tanker owners are experiencing the early stages of a multi-year upturn, according to Concordia Maritime chief executive Kim Ullman. A first taste of the good times came in the final three months of 2018 and now volatility has arrived with rates at higher levels. Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing
  • Chinese LNG investment crucial due to Russian sanctions
    Chinese investment in Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 project is viewed as vital by Deutsche Bank (DB) due to potential financing problems caused by western sanctions. China's CNOOC and CNPC each agreed to take a 10% stake in the Novatek-led scheme on Thursday, with France's Total already having bought 10%. Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
  • P&O sues UK over Eurotunnel Brexit pay-out
    The fall-out from the UK's awarding of post-Brexit ferry contracts has continued with news that P&O Ferries is suing the government. The UK operator is objecting to a pay-out of £33m ($44m) to rival Eurotunnel to settle a court case against the UK state. UK faces paying out millions more in Brexit ferry fiasco UK government cancels Seaborne Brexit ferry contract This legal battle was prompted
  • Flagship China Shipbuilding Industry Corp unit sees costs chew into bottom line
    First-quarter results at China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSICL) were hit by high steel costs and rising expenses in research and development, even as the Shanghai-listed shipbuilder managed to stay in the black on one-off accounting gains. Excluding all one-off items, CSICL posted net loss of CNY 535m ($79.4m) for January-March, compared with a net profit of CNY 255m during the same period of
  • Hong Kong shipowner TCC Group sells oldest capesize bulker for scrap
    TCC Group of Hong Kong is believed to have sold its oldest capesize bulker for demolition. Its move comes at a time shipowners are showing an appetite for scrapping bulkers at a relatively young age given a weak market this year. Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise Vale mine reopening delivers 'very good news' for battered capesize market Source
  • Marshall Islands plans safety talks to prevent repeat of Stellar Daisy tragedy
    The Marshall Islands is set to open up talks at the IMO for a revision of the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) convention to ensure bulk carrier conversions like the Stellar Daisy are built to a safe standard. The move comes following recommendations made in its report into the loss of the VLOC Stellar Daisy and 22 seafarers' lives in March 2017. The Stellar Daisy's technical dimensions, with its h
  • LSC takes on new Vitol VLGCs
    Latvia's LSC has taken over management of the first of Vitol's new VLGCs. The Vitol-controlled company already manages some of the group's tankers, but has now added the 84,000-cbm Vivit Dubhe to its fleet. Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC The ship was handed over last month from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). LSC said the vessel is the
  • Box volumes and revenue rise at OOCL
    Hong Kong container line OOCL has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the first quarter. The owner, now controlled by China's Cosco, said it carried 1.6% more boxes at 1.6m teu year-on-year, up from 1.57m teu in 2018. Revenues jumped by 5.9% to $1.46bn, as loadable capacity increased by 2.3%. The overall load factor was 0.5% lower than the same period in 2018, but overall av
  • Johs Thode exits shipowning after selling last boxship
    Germany's Johs Thode has finally exited the shipowning business. The Hamburg-based shipowner is understood to have sold its last vessel, the 1,118-teu Hanse Fortune (built 2006). The container feeder vessel was the last of four vessels to be sold in the past few weeks. Details of the transaction remain unclear, but German financial sources said the companies that owned the Thode ships were decl
  • Tanker newbuilding deliveries reach record levels in first quarter of 2019, says Clarksons
    Tanker newbuilding deliveries reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019 bringing a sharp upturn in fleet growth after a stable 2018, according to data from Clarksons. Clarksons: markets 'recalibrating' ahead of IMO 2020 Case highlights 'massive misvaluation' of shipping companies in capital markets JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019 With a front-loaded
  • Glencore faces second US trading probe
    Trading and chartering giant Glencore is facing another US probe. It said it had been informed that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether the company may have violated certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and/or CFTC regulations through corrupt practices in connection with commodities. "Glencore understands that the CFTC's investigations are at a
  • Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway
    Russian producer Novatek is set to end Yamal LNG cargo transhipment in Norway. It is planning to move the operation to the Murmansk region of Russia by the end of the year, the Interfax news agency reported. "We have agreed on a location with the defense ministry, it's close to Kildin Island, but we need a decision to expand the Murmansk port's territory, on checkpoints," said Novatek chairman L
  • NS United merging VLCC, gas and bulker operations
    Japanese owner NS United is combining its tanker and gas carriers operations with some of its bulker business. The idea is to "strengthen its energy services", it said. NS United boosted by rising capesize market Two coal carrier/bulker teams handling domestic and general services will be merged with its oil and gas team carrying out services and fuel procurement. The new energy group will be
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk turns to Beihai to extend newcastlemax newbuilding drive
    Cosco Shipping Bulk has swooped for three more newcastlemax newbuildings to add a second tranche of ships to a major project. Cosco Shipping Bulk inks first round of newbuildings in newcastlemax project Polaris Shipping appoints bookrunners for IPO in Oslo Fresh from inking up to 10 vessels at Cosco HI Yangzhou earlier this week it has now placed a trio of 210,000 dwt bulkers at CSIC Qingdao Be
  • Credit impairment rises at Swedbank
    Credit impairment is on the rise at Sweden's Swedbank. The lender said the figure for the first quarter was SEK 218m ($22.9m), up from SEK 127m in the same period of 2017. Swedbank slashes impairments in 2018 Net interest income was up at SEK 11.36bn versus SEK 10.68bn Net profit rose to SEK 5.27bn, against SEK 5.03bn in 2018. It highlighted increased loan volumes and said its credit quality
  • Dr Peters down to two tankers after sale of suezmax duo to Moundreas family
    German shipping player Dr Peters Group is left with just two tankers after selling an 18-year old suezmax duo to NGM Energy, a Moundreas family company. European market sources said the 150,000-dwt sisterships DS Symphony and DS Melody (both built 2001) changed hands at close to $12m each. The vessels, built at Sasebo Heavy Industries, were among a group of tankers redelivered to Dr Peters abou
  • Bunker Holding seals $1bn finance deal
    Danish fuel supplier Bunker Holding has secured new financing worth $1bn. The unsecured revolving credit facility involves a syndicate of 12 banks. PPG boosts financing to more than $700m The family-owned company said this is one of the largest corporate credit facilities to date in the industry and supports its continued growth and the need for further financial flexibility in the light of IMO
  • Containerships clobber K Line as result turns red
    Japanese giant K Line has slipped to a loss in the year to 31 March as its new containership venture with NYK and MOL hit the bottom line. The company said the net deficit was JPY 111bn ($99m), against a JPY 10bn profit in the previous 12 months. Revenue declined to JPY 837bn from JPY 1.62 trillion. New K Line CEO launches business review Bulkers saw profit grow to JPY 4.4bn from a loss of JPY
  • Trio vie for Hanjin's Subic yard
    Three foreign groups are battling to take over the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard in the Philippines. Hanjin's Philippines claims total $1.71bn The country's trade undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo was cited by Business Mirror as saying that the trio had pledged to devise business plans for the company, which sought court rehabilitation in January after defaulting on debt. The th
  • Reborn owner Shanghai Junzheng Logistics plots fleet renewal after Sinochem deal
    Successor of Sinochem International Logistics is planning a gradual fleet renewal
  • Mitsui OSK Lines outperforms rivals as it returns to profit
    Wet and dry segments help offset poor performance and containership arm at Japanese giant.
  • LNG man set to take over the reins at NYK
    Forty-year company veteran set to be next president as Tadaaki Naito is named as next chairman.
  • Teekay LNG Partners confirms Petrobras charter extension
    US-listed LNG carrier owner also confirms that promised dividend increase has kicked in.
  • Impairments drag NYK to $400m full-year loss
    Continued problems at Ocean Network Express (ONE) continue to haunt Japanese liner giant.
  • Ultra Deep Solutions joins hunt for top secret jet fighter
    Singapore subsea owner's vessel has been chartered to help carry out underwater search.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Houston trying to balance shipping, energy industry interests
    The port also is looking to speed up a project to widen its main shipping channel.
  • Manufacturers need tools to adapt to USMCA
    Manufacturers should prepare for increased regional value content for the automobile sector, speakers said during an American Shipper webinar.
  • ONE reports $586 million loss in 2018-19 fiscal year
    Ocean Network Express, the container shipping company owned by NYK, MOL and "K" Line, forecasts a profit in the current fiscal year.
  • Japanese shipping companies expect better year ahead
    Results of NYK, MOL and "K" Line suffer from loss by their joint venture, Ocean Network Express.
  • USTR adds Saudi Arabia to high-priority IP concerns list
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual "Special 301" report on Thursday.
  • DHS steps up targeting of illicit opioids at source
    The Department of Homeland Security and Justice and State departments are working with counterparts in China, Mexico and Central and South America.
  • Executive Moves: Avianca, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
  • Yantian Express set for repairs in China in August
  • Estes bids to acquire equipment from bankrupt trucker
  • APHIS keeps inspection reserve fund in place
  • CMA CGM adding Vietnam call during cashew nut season
  • Awards: Albwardy Damen to Transplace

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Trump asks OPEC to boost oil supply, blames state taxes for gasoline prices
    US President Donald Trump showed Friday he remains focused on domestic gasoline prices
  • China, US face off on Iranian crude flows, with risks to global economy
    China and the US are in an intense standoff over Iranian crude oil
  • Crude settles lower amid profit-taking, Trump comments
    Oil futures ended the week sharply lower as traders booked profits
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 11% following closed arbitrage east
    Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub rose week on week
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni moves to Saras
    Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni has moved to Saras Trading SA from Toyota Tusho UK
  • Singapore HSFO sentiment firms on hopes of lower Western inflow; stocks at 15-month high
    The Singapore high sulfur fuel oil market is expected to rebound in the near term
  • Hoegh Autoliners launches IMO 2020 preparations
    Hoegh Autoliners said it has started preparing for the lower sulfur cap for marine fuel from 2020
  • Singapore's MPA suspends Southernpec's bunker craft operator license
    MPA has also suspended the bunker tanker, Southernpec 7, from conducting bunkering operations at the port.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Commodity trader Trafigura ships Venezuelan crude from Europe to China
    The 157,271 dwt tanker Marlin Savanah arrived in the outer limits of Qingdao port on April 11, carrying a cargo of Merey 16 crude owned by Trafigura.

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