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March 16, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYHE Alliance to reorganise Europe service network to rationalise capacity
  • Moody's degrades HK to 'negative' as fears of Beijing meddling grow
  • IRISL's ranking jumps to 22nd place as sanctions lose their teeth
  • Hutchison's Oman port lifts million tons a in 2015, 4 ZPMC cranes arrive
  • Panalpina profit slips 0.3pc to US$88.6 million as revenue falls 16pc
  • Cambodia to speed up Phnom Penh port expansion with infrastructure
  • Virginia Ports February volume 23.9pc to 220,726 TEU after 3 month lull
  • XPO implicated in French criminal case for hiring affordable foreign drivers
  • Demand for lay-ups, warm stacking prompted by low oil prices met by GAC
  • DOJ fines 2 Maersk units US$3.6 million for defrauding Pentagon
  • Trump concedes 45pc China tariff a threat, a negotiating position
  • US regulators seek sleep apnoea tests for truckers, train drivers
  • Mega ships' economies of scale 'tell a tale of diminishing returns'
  • New Dutch-French rail shuttle marked by royal visit to France
  • Hong Kong airport reports 14.9pc drop in February cargo volumes
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 10.1pc, Chinese New Year shutdown blamed
  • Gatwick's cargo volume plunges 12pc in February to 5,628 tonnes
  • Dhaka chamber calls for quick end to air cargo ban on UK, Oz exports
  • Lufthansa Cargo summer season boasts more flights on bigger planes
  • Pilots applaud ICAO battery ban, but want it extended to frieghters

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo'
  • Govt lists significant tax incentives for maritime sector proposed in Budget 2016-17
  • NYK Group, Weathernews & Kozo Keikaku to establish new company for joint development of next-generation shipping & logistics solutions
  • Women Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders celebrate Women's Day by introducing themselves to Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Sanjeev Behari
  • Maharashtra to prevent hurdles in mango exports
  • Oilmeals exports down this fiscal
  • ...recognised as 'Best Tourist Friendly Harbour'
  • Chennai Port slashes THC & haulage charges for 3 months to increase rail share between Chennai & Bangalore
  • Allcargo to set up Logistics Park in Jhajjar, Haryana
  • JICA inks pact with Centre to provide INR 4,870 cr. for Ahmedabad Metro Rail project
  • Govt likely to re-impose anti-dumping duty on import of Barium Carbonate from China
  • Legal systems as applied in India & the world (Civil & Common)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • How stable are logistics?
  • Railroad registers decreasing personal injury rate
  • Time out to emphasise business in Russia
  • 42 million t moving by blocktrain
  • RCA puts "cool express" on rails
  • Cargo handling - increasingly digital in Frankfurt
  • MOL preparing marine academy in Philippines
  • Strong shoulders for plethora of extra tasks
  • 500 new HGVs for Austrian logistics company
  • Impairments versus positive trends
  • More durable and fire-resistant airfreight containers
  • XPO supporting UK food retailer
  • Kitschler takes on leadership role in Dortmund
  • Camion Transport expanding in Schaffhausen

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Liquidation looms if Paragon bond exchange fails
    Paragon Shipping CEO Michael Bodouroglou has explicitly warned that if bondholders do not accept an offer to exchange notes for equity by the 18 March deadline, the next step may be liquidation and "zero recovery" for investors. The interest payment grace period on...
  • VLCC rates remain firm and outlook encourages, but shares languish
    Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained firm after ending last week in the region of USD90,000 per day or double the level of the week before. However, share prices of many listed tanker...
  • Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances
    Cyprus-based rig owner Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances by offering a convertible bond, raising fresh equity and by changing the terms and conditions of existing bonds and loans, the company said in a statement. The plans call for the issue of a subordinated convertible bond of...
  • DNV GL plans a "tight ship" for a slow year
    DNV GL has warned that it must now "run a tight ship" to survive the multiple challenges facing the oil and gas and shipping industries. Speaking to the press in London recently, CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that...
  • Containers - the wait is over
    Following the beaching of MSC Napoli in 2007 all the containers removed from the ship were weighed. About 660 containers had remained dry and, of these, 137 were found to be more than 3 tonnes different from the declared weight. The largest single difference was 20 tonnes, and the total weight...
  • Low bunkers, strong intra-Asia trade drive SITC profit up 19%
    Solid trade growth between China and Southeast Asia and low bunker fuel prices offset falling freight rates and revenue at Hong Kong-listed container line SITC, lifting the regional container line to a 19% net profit in 2015 compared to the...
  • Golar LNG delays FLNG work at Keppel
    Golar LNG, the LNG shipping entity in John Fredriksen's empire, is pushing back work to convert two of three LNG vessels into floating LNG vessels. In July 2014, December 2014 and July 2015, Golar LNG contracted with Singapore's Keppel Corporation to convert its existing...
  • Hanjin Shipping aims for USD420.7 million in savings to tap government fund
    Eyeing assistance from the South Korean government's shipping fund, Hanjin Shipping is planning more extensive debt restructuring to create KRW500 billion (USD420.7 million) in aggregate savings by 2021. This would be done through lay-offs and reducing other operating expenses. The company is also hoping...
  • 'K' Line decides against early charterhire cancellations
    Japanese carrier 'K' Line has told IHS Fairplay that it has eschewed early cancellations of bulk carriers on long-term charters, opting to take a slightly different route from its compatriot peers Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line. 'K' Line, which...
  • China reports notice to restart USD1.4 billion Colombo port city
    China said the investors involved in the controversial USD1.4 billion port city project in Sri Lanka were informed in a letter by the Sri Lankan government that construction on the project could recommence immediately following its suspension in March of 2015 and again in February of this year. Chinese state-media said...
  • Qube-Brookfield bid for Australia's biggest container terminal gets the nod
    Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure won the approval of Asciano to jointly acquire Australia's largest container terminal business, Patrick, for AUD2.915 billion (USD2.17 billion) on 15 March 2016. Asciano announced the new deal to the Australian stock exchange as part of an AUD12 billion takeover and carve up of its port...
  • Singapore bunker sales down in February
    Singapore's bunker sales for February 2016 has fallen to 3.5 million tonnes, down 16% from January's sales volume of 4.2 million tonnes, based on the preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). However, the sales volume in February 2016 was a 3% year-on-year (y/y) increase from 3.4...
  • More shipping companies seek to drop public listings
    Greece's Dragnis family is seeking to buy the remaining ships of Goldenport Holdings, a company the family took public on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. It is the third public shipping company to opt for privatisation in the past three months. In...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Scottish whisky shippers on the rocks as dock workers at Grangemouth launch strike
  • Disaster predicted at Rotterdam from new container weight verification regime
  • Analysis - how long before CMA CGM heads to the stock market?
  • Australian logistics giant Asciano to be broken up in $6.8bn takeover
  • Lufthansa eyes Iranian market
  • US Army truck test could accelerate autonomous driving
  • XPO Logistics UK plans to offer 120 apprenticeships
  • CARU Containers acquires Fine Link in Shanghai and Hong Kong

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Vard gets LOI for four expedition cruise ships
  • GulfMark settles dispute over newbuild Jones Act PSVs
  • Maersk units to pay $3.6 million civil penalty
  • IHI sheds stake in Brazilian shipyard EAS
  • Optimarin wins "potentially huge" BWTS agreement
  • Celebrity Cruises to acquire Galapagos operator
  • Kawasaki and Shell team on liquefied hydrogen ships
  • Fatigue blamed in tanker grounding

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Icelandair boosting service to Portland International Airport
  • Mitsui celebrates groundbreaking of Philippine merchant marine academy
  • Coast Guard honors man for saving drowning teen
  • Department of Transportation announces infrastructure project financing program
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets vessel maintenance contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Maersk takes over Danish broker Lanic
    The pair will focus on synergies in dry bulk amid dire market
  • VLCC spot rates surge on discharge delays in Asia
    Delays in Asia tighten up the spot market for the big 2m barrel crude tankers, although charterers managed to shave a few dollars off vessel earning power on Tuesday
  • Charterers and owners must work together to resolve chemtanker age impasse
    Charterers demand young ships, but owners are not paid enough by charterers to invest significantly in modern chemical tankers
  • TEN posts sharp increase in profits
    Tanker market to stay 'in healthy territory' says Tsakos
  • Maritime industry joins push to curb illegal wildlife trade
    Buckingham Palace Declaration targets hotspot routes and ports used by traffickers
  • Little joy for owners in charter market
    Feeder sector the only bright spark in an otherwise gloomy affair
  • Liberia calls for ballast water treatment systems extension
    Proposal to change recently agreed IMO Assembly resolution amending compliance dates opposed by Japan
  • Supramax rates near two-month highs on rising cargo demand
    Market gains optimism on the back of increased steel and cement shipments
  • Bumi Armada takes legal action against Woodside for contract termination
    Malaysian company looking to claim damages from Woodside in Australian court
  • INTTRA calls for more preparedness ahead of box weighing rule
    Shippers seek clarity on cut-off dates for VGM submission, INTTRA says
  • IBIA joins Trident Alliance in raising concerns over global sulphur cap
    Both organisations to push jointly for full compliance with sulphur limits across industry
  • HMM swings to loss
    Carrier debt ratio hits 2,007%
  • MOL appoints chief country representatives for Asia and Oceania
    New positions allow MOL to tailor transportation services to meet respective countries' needs
  • Sinotrans Shipping losses widen to $81.5m
    Group to enter liquefied natural gas Arctic shipping business in order to diversify risk
  • China Cosco appoints Deng Huangjun as new chief financial officer
    Mr Deng is also deputy managing director at Cosco Pacific
  • Moody's downgrades Adani Abbot Point Terminal
    Pressure in coal sector could see more counterparty contracts not renewed or subject to early termination

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • XPO strengthens position in UK retail sector
  • Despite low diesel prices, UPS invests in natural gas stations, tractors
  • Shipper coalition urges PMA, ILWU to begin contract extension talks
  • Flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi suspends KCS intermodal service
  • US Coast Guard downplays SOLAS confusion to Congress
  • Japan sets SOLAS container weight error margin
  • Cochin harbor trucker strike ends
  • Rickmers posts higher revenue, earnings - and bottom line loss
  • Russia preps containerized rail corridors from Far East to China
  • Newark mayor seeks federal investigation of ILA hiring
  • Allcargo Logistics plans new inland hub in India
  • Alibaba logistics unit lands $1.5 billion in fundraising drive
  • Automated freight rate platforms reel in big names

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Gener8 Maritime delivers in-line result
    New York-listed tanker owner reports $45.5m in net income, just as analysts predicted.
  • CLdN inks order for up to six ro-ros in Croatia
    European shortsea specialist books two firm ships at Uljanik and four options.
  • GulfMark settles PSV spat with BAE Systems
    Agreement ends arbitration over delayed vessels and frees offshore vessel owner from capital commitments.
  • Leadership change at Odfjell Terminals
    Tank storage arm of Norwegian chemical tanker owner appoints Vopak's Erkelens as CEO.
  • Anchor-handler scrapping fell in 2015
    Figures from Banchero Costa reveal the need for more vessels to be sent to breakers to balance weak market.
  • Golar LNG Partners downgraded by DNB
    MLP sees rating cut after spike in market value since late January.
  • Detained boxship to be scrapped
    Veteran Greek vessel that lost power off France has reached the end of the road.
  • Seanergy eyes acquisition opportunities
    Bulker owner says quality tonnage is available at historically low prices as it swings to 2015 loss.
  • Lindblad adds $45m to Credit Suisse loan
    Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group extends credit facility as it falls to loss in fourth quarter.
  • GasLog adds an extra $100m to shelf
    New York-listed LNG owner takes shelf filing in line with MLP.
  • Tsakos Energy: best result this decade
    New York-listed tanker owner rides strong market to a fivefold increase in annual net income.
  • VLCC rates race to 'pretty exciting' levels
    No reason for this market not to remain tight, Paddy Rodgers says.
  • Global Ship Lease buys bonds worth $28.4m
    New York-listed boxship owners completes offer to repurchase notes in order to cut its debt.
  • Fatigue blamed for Canadian tanker grounding
    Master ordered port turn but helmsman continued to apply starboard rudder, accident report finds.
  • Celebrity snaps up Galapagos cruise duo
    Royal Caribbean brand buys vessels to expand operations to the famous islands.
  • HMM's 2015 loss hits $525m
    Restructuring Korean shipowner racked up large part of annual deficit in final quarter.
  • Post 2000 built boxship brace heading for scrap
    Containership pair sold for demolition in Bangladesh, sources say.
  • Uni-Tankers looks to grow after refinancing
    Chemical tanker owner strikes debt reduction deal with Danske Bank and gets $30m cash injection.
  • IHI pulls out of Brazilian yard
    Japanese group transfers all of its equity in shipbuilder to domestic shareholders.
  • Greek fleet growth continues at troubled time
    New high of of 4,092 vessels seen in 2015, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee figures show.
  • Pacific Basin keeps eye on distressed deals
    Bulker owner says inflection point will come from unexpected factors as latest downturn drags beyond 1970s and 1980s depression.
  • Faulty piping caused Istra Ace spill
    US Coast Guard's investigation reveals reason behind leak of heavy fuel in Los Angeles.
  • Seaspan yard wins $49m newbuild finance
    Canadian shipbuilder receives state cash to construct research and supply ships.
  • Shetland Line loses $18m ferry case
    Scottish owner had sued government over award of £243m contract to Serco in 2012.
  • Marathon drops down inland marine business to MLP
    The fourth largest refiner in the US to receive $600m worth of stock for tug and barge fleet.
  • Singapore container volumes continue to slide
    Weak Asia-Europe trade and liner alliances shake-up take their toll on box throughput.
  • China seeks more crude oil imports from Nigeria
    Potential boost for suezmax tankers as China looks to increase imports from West Africa.
  • YZJ passed on 40% of orders over payment terms
    Chinese shipbuilder said to have adopted "unwavering stance" in face of weak shipping markets.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries
  • UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations
  • IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Peru to fully open market to U.S. beef exports
  • CARU Containers acquires Chinese container trader
  • Newark, N.J. mayor asks for federal investigation into longshore hiring
  • Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign
  • Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016
  • MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor
  • Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections
  • HMM commences China Thailand Express
  • Florida increases funding for port projects
  • Port of Virginia box volume soars 24% in February
  • U.S. import, export prices decline in February
  • VersaCold to acquire refrigerated road transport company
  • BNSF aims to help shippers find shovel-ready industrial properties
  • Troy Container Line launches new services
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL
  • Executive Moves: ILWU, Port of Seattle and Americold
  • Ag shipper associations support USCG's stance on container weight regulations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Ireland: Suppliers, ships liable to fines up to Eur12.7 million for breach of MARPOL Annex VI
    Offenses under EU sulfur regulations liable to fines up to Eur300,000.
  • Platts acquires Commodity Flow
    The purchase helps extend Platts trade flow analytical capabilities.
  • TRADER NOTE: London-based KPI Bridge Oil bunker trader relocates to Denmark
    The Dane says returning will help him be closer to clients.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 15,000 mt fuel oil for Mar 29-31
    Tender closes March 15.

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ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
Copenhagen
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
ICHCA report on nearly 500 accidents over the past 25 years
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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.
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
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
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