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March 21, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 2.8pc to US$205/TEU, off 6pc to USWC, drops 3pc to USEC
  • Hanjin Shipping to remove two 13,000 TEU ships from Asia-Europe lane
  • DP World profit soars 30.7pc to US$883 million as revenue rises 16.3pc
  • PSA International profit down 9.5pc to US$933.32 million as sales dip 6.7pc
  • West African coast: CMA CGM speeds expansion, increases ship size
  • Mothballed boxship fleet reaches record high of 1.6 million TEU
  • China Merchants bids for Baltic Exchange, rivals Singapore Exchange offer
  • IRISL re-opens liner service with Genoa, Antwerp and Hamburg
  • CSX rail cuts 101 Kentucky jobs as federal regulators cut coal use
  • Shippers appeal to USWC dockers union, employers to extend contract
  • Forwarders to gather for Eurasia Cargo Meet in Moscow April 21
  • Marine engineering conference to be held in Abu Dhabi April 24-27
  • International Naval Engineering Conference April 26-28 in Bristol
  • Lufthansa Cargo's profit falls 40pc in 2015, overcapacity, strike blamed
  • Airbus in talks with Iran over deal to produce aircraft parts
  • Cargo 2000 rebrands as Cargo iQ as new members join standards group

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 20, 2016
  • ...launches new WEMED service dedicated to intra-Mediterranean trades
  • CMA CGM upgrades MIDAS line serving India & West African coast by adding Nhava Sheva & Lagos Apapa calls
  • Coastal Container Transporters Association seeks MTO status
  • Finance isn't a problem for developing new waterways, says Gadkari
  • Projects worth $ 18 bn lined up to woo investors at Maritime India Summit next month: Gadkari
  • Tanker owners urged to take a longer outlook
  • Wan Hai Lines inaugurates maiden voyage under CI2 service at JNPCT
  • EU extends GSP for Indian readymade garments
  • Indo-Pak trade looking up
  • Kuwait again bans Indian poultry products
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes INDFEX service
  • JN Port berths largest ever box vessel
  • MICT involved in creating a clean & healthy environment for the community
  • Port of Antwerp offers 3-day training programme from May 30-June 1
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on import of plastic-processing machines from 4 countries
  • Cotton arrivals decline by about 11 pc in 2015-16 season
  • Govt in-principle approves 14 NIMZs outside DMIC region

International Transport Journalweb site
    Competing together Oman: railway construction to start in 2018 New Channel terminal ready at Dunkirk Railfreight recovering in France Goodman acquires 100% stake in its Brazil firm Pactl and DPC receive CEIV pharma certification Port of Seattle names COO Wemed for the Med German wagon manufacturer expanding in China Cronus integrating Cardiff into Irish Sea schedule Donna Dunnam joins marine consultancy Largest horse transport on single flight in Europe New exhibit handling contractor in Italy CKYHE reorganising service network Americold names SVP regional business development Kick-off time for new RJ service

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • Brazil's Vale tightens Chinese bulk shipping ties
    Brazilian iron-ore giant Vale has inked a landmark 27-year contract of affreightment (COA) with China COSCO Shipping Corp (COSCOCS) for the transport of 16 million tonnes of iron ore per year. The COA will begin in the first half of 2018, with cargoes...
  • PSA posts profit fall for 2015
    Singapore-headquartered port operator PSA International (PSA) posted a lower full-year profit for 2015 due to the softening of global trade and demand. Net profit for the year ending on 31 December 2015 was recorded at SGD1.27 billion (USD 933 million), down 9.5% compared with SGD1.4 billion in...
  • Rates row sees Indian port act to scrap terminal contract
    The board of trustees of India's state-owned VO Chidambaranar Port Trust, which runs the port at Tuticorin on the country's eastern coast, has 'in-principle' approved the cancellation of a container terminal contract with a joint venture majority owned by Singapore's...
  • Shipowners warned over crew fitness fears
    The Loss prevention officer of a leading P&I Club has warned owners they need to take a proactive stance on crew fitness as research found that the maritime sector faced a major issue...
  • Industry dismisses Indian cabotage rule change as unworkable
    India's lifting of cabotage restrictions to allow foreign-flagged container ships to carry export-import (EXIM) loaded and empty containers along the country's coast has been dismissed as unworkable. The rule change is linked to government plans to set up transhipment ports and...
  • Navig8 Product Tankers and CMB Financial Leasing in ship sale and leaseback deal
    Navig8 Product Tankers, the London based product tanker company whose shares are traded on the OTC list in Oslo, has signed a sale and leaseback deal with CMB Financial Leasing (CMBFL) for two of the four 74,000 dwt LR1 product tankers it has...
  • Bunker stakeholders divided on mass flow meters
    With less than a year to go before mass flow meters become mandatory in Singapore's bunkering scene, industry stakeholders remain in disagreement on the extent to which the devices ensure that the right quantity of fuel is delivered to ship operators. During the International Bunker...
  • BW Group to take advantage of distressed dry bulk assets
    Singapore-based BW Group is re-entering the dry bulk shipping sector by taking advantage of distressed assets, the company has revealed to IHS Fairplay. Since the Baltic Dry Index deteriorated to an all-time low, vessel values have fallen in tandem. On 16 March BW announced that...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to seal deal with main creditor bank
    Beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that it will go ahead with a voluntary agreement with its main creditor Korea Development Bank (KDB) on 29 March. The agreement, which will include extending the maturity of HMM's principal debt amount and related interest, and...
  • Breakbulk reaps the benefits of booming China-Africa trade
    China's heavy investment in the fast-emerging economies of Africa is stimulating rising demand for Africa-bound shipping services, carriers at Breakbulk China in Shanghai told IHS Fairplay.Supported by the One Belt One Road policy, a large number of Chinese-led infrastructure construction...
  • Zero freight being reported on grim Asia-Europe trade
    Forwarders are reporting a growing number of enquiries for zero freight rates on container shipments from Asia to North Europe, even as spot rates on the trade and on Asia-Mediterranean this week matched the lowest levels ever recorded. Asia-Europe rates hit USD205 per teu, a level it...
  • Kribi to replace 'the worst port in Africa'
    Construction work is set to begin on the second phase the only deepwater port in central Africa at Kribi in Cameroon after a second round of financing was arranged with the Exim Bank of China. The second phase of the project will cost USD675.5 million and consist of...
  • Increasing number of idle offshore assets causes concern for insurance companies
    Insurers and underwriters are concerned over the rising numbers of laid-up offshore assets and the risk coverage posed by them. "Now we have the potential problem of offshore assets being laid up for a longer period and not being looked after properly," said Nick White, director of claims disputes and litigation...
  • CMA CGM and NileDutch ramp up West Coast Africa coverage
    Growing customer demand in West Africa will see global carrier CMA CGM and Africa specialist NileDutch expanding coverage of the continent, growing their fleets and building on ocean services and inland transport corridors.The Rotterdam-based NileDutch has upgraded its FEWA...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • European Shippers Council calls on EC to ban general rate increases by shipping lines
  • Hapag-Lloyd may have a hi-tech way to root out air freight's rogue lithium battery shippers
  • Analysis: Deutsche Post DHL shareholders losing faith? Forwarding arm may have to go after all
  • Asia-Europe rates still falling - carriers touting at below $200 per teu
  • Billionaire brothers see no turnaround for the global economy
  • Umm, so then why aren't your sales better?

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • Kleven to build stern trawler for Spanish owner
  • SUNY Maritime expands Bouchard Simulation Center
  • More sparks fly in Canada shipbuilding controversy
  • Austal USA gets $13.9 million Navy award
  • With sanctions lifted, IRISL resumes service to Hamburg

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport earns pair of industry honors
  • NAFTA partner trade drops during 2015
  • Coast Guard rescues three men from Necanicum River sandbar
  • Crowley no longer in running for Valdez oil spill response work
  • Los Angeles Port Commission Oks plan for new electric crane

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • VLGC spot rate stabilises
    Spot rate should hold at these levels for coming days until Asian LPG price rises
  • Running out of cash, running out of time
    Scorpio Bulkers offered a lesson in survival skills as more dry cargo companies run afoul of debt obligations
  • Maritime industry flocks to Connecticut
    Important discussions are to come at the CMA's 31st annual shipping conference and exhibition ahead of Paddy Rodgers' promotion to commodore
  • China Cosco signs 27-year COA with Vale
    Orders of 10 underlying valemaxes might soon be announced
  • Maersk trade report highlights South Africa's export opportunities
    Outlook for South Africa's box trade may be bleak, but if it can capitalise on the country's commodities it could be brighter
  • Safety fears grow over China's chemical tanker building drive
    Chemtankers are being built at inexperienced Chinese shipyards as owners look to cut costs
  • APL looks forward to bright future under new ownership
    After losing ground for several years, the Singapore line will now have the chance to expand once CMA CGM acquires control
  • European Shippers' Council says GRI moves insufficient
    Calls on Commissioner Verstager to abolish price arrangements
  • Damen Shipyards Gorinchem banned from World Bank tenders for 18 months
    Debarment period reduced from 36 months to 18 as a result of Damen's immediate co-operation
  • Wärtsilä and CSSC to form another joint venture in China
    New company expected to start operations in 2017
  • Mounting resistance
    Canadian shippers add their concerns to those voiced in the US as VGM deadline looms
  • PSA International posts 9.5% drop in 2015 profit
    Port operator says container throughput fell 2% to 64.1m teu in 2015
  • CMA CGM upgrades Africa services
    French line increases port calls and vessels sizes, and launches intra-Med service
  • Genting Hong Kong 2015 profit surges on one-off accounting gain
    Results boosted by reclassification of an associate company as an available for sale investment
  • US Coast Guard removes anti-terrorism restrictions on ships from Cuba
    Vessels coming to US are no longer required to employ additional security measures while in Cuban ports
  • Creditors move to sell Mercator vessel by auction in India
    Decision comes after arrest of vessel at an Indian port
  • Noble Group incorporates shipowning subsidiary
    Subsidiary to be 65% owned by another group unit, Noble Chartering Limited
  • Indian government eases restrictions on coastal shipping
    Move allows foreign flagged container vessels to trade in coastal areas


The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • DP World Nhava Sheva handles JNPT's largest ship to date
  • US Senate bill would send more money to ports faster
  • Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates hit new low
  • Cass: US truckload rates stall, intermodal pricing drops
  • Brazil faces dredging drama as political crisis widens
  • FedEx Freight adds dimensional scanners for LTL shipments
  • Double-digit gains surge through Northwest Seaport Alliance
  • Maersk adds Kakinada to India-Africa service
  • APM Terminals bullish on Mexico terminal
  • India's Vallarpadam hits volume record despite trade challenges
  • Central Africa's only deep-sea port takes shape at Kribi
  • CMA CGM debuts intra-Med service
  • APMT Pipavav gets new intra-Asia service
  • Forwarders report zero freight on wretched Asia-Europe trade

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • Monarch exits Scorpio Bulkers with last jab
    US investment firm, and combative shareholder, says 'highly dilutive' equity raise behind decision to ditch stake.
  • Farstad hires advisors amid tough market
    Despite $195m liquidity reserve, three banks appointed to help figure out how to strengthen finances.
  • Clarksons shares shoot up after selldown
    Shipbroker's stock enjoys best three-day climb in more than a decade after ex-Platou shareholders offloaded stock.
  • MMA lines up $38m of ship sales
    Australian offshore owner looking to move out vessels in depressed markets.
  • Siem in "better than lay-up" W2W contract
    Oslo-listed owner strikes second deal today and sends two vessels to provide walk-to-work services.
  • Viking: no more layups for now
    Swedish owner prepared to keep ships idle until market shows significant improvement.
  • Davie: shipbuilding plan an "embarrassment"
    Canadian yard's boss says $28bn national ship order drive is 'exorbitantly' priced.
  • Charterers take upper hand to quell VLCC fire
    Rates on the slide as oil companies take their turn in the driver's seat.
  • Global Offshore wins PSV contract in Bulgaria
    Indian owner sending Olympus from North Sea to Black Sea for well work.
  • SALT well preserved after $63m fundraiser
    Follow-on offering extends runway and could be the last call on investors in downturn.
  • Wartsila teams up with CSSC research unit
    Finnish ship systems group signs collaboration agreement with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design.
  • Western India to finally pay workers
    Indian shiprepairer will get back to work after settling wages dispute.
  • Hyundai Merchant share-split approved
    Korean owner's shareholders give green light to capital reduction to maintain stock listing.
  • CMA CGM launches dedicated Med run
    French line using four boxships for its first exclusive southern European service.
  • Shell and Saudi Aramco split a tanker spur
    Plan to break up 20-year relationship will put the biggest US refinery in Saudi hands.
  • Genting posts $2.1bn profit for 2015
    Malaysian cruiseship group boosted by re-classification of NCL stake.
  • Siem sending AHTS from Europe to Australia
    Siem Topaz wins 18-month deal with Woodside from May.
  • Navig8 in LR1 deal with CMB Financial Leasing
    Oslo-listed product tanker owner seals financing with China Merchant Bank's leasing arm.
  • Shell and Saudi Aramco plan to split Motiva assets
    Plan to break up 20-year relationship will put the biggest US refinery in Saudi hands.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • Container rates continue to decline on major trades
  • Lufthansa Cargo's EBIT plunges 97.6% in 2015
  • DB Schenker, GLS to handle parcel shipments in Germany
  • Charleston container cargo rises 3.3% in February
  • HMM: New deal with creditors includes three-month debt extension
  • California port drayage provider blames worker misclassification suits for Chapter 11 filing
  • NAM panel: Political rhetoric unfairly pins job losses on trade
  • Acquisitions fuel 31% profit growth at DP World
  • Intermodal rates continue falling in February
  • Truckload rate growth could go negative in 2016
  • APMT prepares for Lázaro C'rdenas expansion
  • IRISL returns to Northern Europe as sanctions are lifted

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 18, 2016
  • US Gulf Coast HSFO-Brent crack spread weakest since 2014
    Fuel oil cracks have weakened in Europe and Singapore, and have bled into local USGC market fundamentals.
  • Gibraltar invites proposals for new storage, bunkering facility
    Plans come at a time when expansion of Algeciras marine fuel storage is uncertain.
  • Work underway on emulsion fuel unit at Cepsa refinery: Quadrise
    Trials with Maersk Line expected to begin in May.
  • Bunker fuel market faces challenges ahead of tighter global sulfur cap: IBIA
    Level of scrubbing technology uptake can leave refiners uncertain about need for investments to meet distillate demand.
  • Houston IFO 380 bunker fuel price at highest level in eleven weeks
    The price was up $8/mt day on day, and was the highest level for IFO 380 CST in Houston since December 3.

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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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