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August 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate rises 58pc to US$1,125/TEU, up 51pc to Med, 2pc to USWC
  • Panama Canal lock lane to close 3 days, another for 12 hours
  • APL to launch Felixstowe Express Service for Asia-Europe trade
  • Antwerp H1 up 4.4pc to 5,047,468 TEU as mega ship calls rise 66pc
  • Throughput at Incheon surges 8.8pc to 1.24 million TEU
  • US recycled metal exporter sees profit, sales in coming Q3
  • ClassNK calls for tougher steel plate rules in ship building
  • Q2 cargo theft down 15pc, but value of stolen goods up 3.3pc: CargoNet
  • New rule proposed to allow shippers to switch US railways
  • India issues strong China trade advisory but only to select trading bodies
  • New CMA CGM service to Thailand, Singapore, Colombo, USEC, Canada
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo Q1 losses widen fourfold to US$25.1 million
  • Air Canada profit down 37pc to US$142 million as revenue rises 1.3pc
  • Airbus faces US$1.5 billion in make goods from glitches and delays
  • Air France-KLM says recent terror spree is hurting business

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2016
  • AWS celebrating 2nd anniversary of Indian operations
  • Bullish long-term outlook for LNG shipping seen
  • CMA CGM launches BENGAL BAY EXPRESS
  • Expert cautions on fraud issues faced by Customs brokers
  • Fortune Sea Carriers successfully completes 11 years of operations
  • Pan Lloyd Logistics appoints Seatech Shipping as representative in Delhi, Chennai & Baroda
  • Rajiv Agarwall elected Chairman & Vivek Choudhary Vice-Chairman of CFBA for 2016-17 at 78th AGM
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on PTA imports from 5 countries
  • Govt focused on investing in ports & highways
  • Major Ports receive more coal in Q1
  • Nepalese trade wants use of Visakhapatnam Port to be expedited
  • Port of Antwerp & Iran's Bandar Abbas port sign collaboration agreement
  • Road corridor connecting JNPT to be upgraded to Expressway
  • Status of Sagarmala programme spelt out
  • Pranai Prabhakar takes charge as CGM of CONCOR North West Region
  • Govt reaffirms measures to boost exports
  • Gujarat has more PPP infra projects operational than any other state

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Seoul searching - South Korea weighs up its shipbuilding future
  • Pacific Basin slumps to USD49 million first half loss as rates bottom out
  • Maersk Line plays down talk of acquiring HMM
  • LNG market needs more ships to meet future demand
  • More than 38,000 litres of oil spilled from Ocean Tango
  • Samsung HI narrows 2Q loss to USD164.6 million
  • Container lines on Asia-Europe enjoy another mid-summer rate bounce
  • Kaohsiung port plans spelled out as Taiwan targets mega ships
  • Hunt for ship alleged to have cause oil spill on the Reef ends
  • Japanese carriers report sharp drop in first half revenue, profit
  • Fallout from Swiber's liquidation hits peers, DBS Bank
  • Chinese miners want anti-dumping probe into imported iron ore
  • Crude crisis in Nigeria: Shipping security threat remains high
  • Crude crisis in Nigeria: Assessing the tanker sector fallout
  • Few surprises in avalanche of earnings reports

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Peak season brings some welcome shipping rate respite to beleaguered carriers
  • 21 Air, a new US cargo-carrier, set for take-off with 767Fs
  • Analysis: do shareholders play second fiddle to customers for CH Robinson?
  • Haulage operators steer a path to attract Iran's growing import and export traffic
  • IAG Cargo charts a smoother passage with focus on premium products
  • Video: how logistics is catching up with passenger booking technology

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • MV Werften signs design contract for giant cruise ship
  • ANZAC frigates to be fitted with Chloropac systems
  • USCG issues Safety Alert on container handling
  • MHI Ship Repair wins $14.1 million Navy contract
  • DOF Subsea wins Prelude FLNG IMR contract
  • Mystery buyer orders three mystery ships at Vard

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Coast Guard taking part in Seattle Seafair Festival
  • WSF Assistant Secretary sets San Juan Islands meetings
  • Alaska Airlines Foundation adding midyear grant program
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to begin national CEO search
  • NYK car carrier ORION LEADER rescues sailor from sailing yacht

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Venezuela cocaine ship seizure judgment due
    UK Court of Appeal set to rule on B Atlantic
  • Boxships and LPG tankers dominate expanded Panama Canal use in first month
    No crude, product or dry bulk carriers have passed through the third set of locks
  • Ports America and Port Tampa extend partnership
    Ports America will continue to provide stevedoring services for Tampa Bay container terminal until 2046.
  • British ports in talks with DfT over Brexit headaches
    Keep border controls simple, industry urges
  • Capital Product Partners meets second quarter forecasts
    Partnership sees tanker market fundamentals as 'solid' despite rates dip
  • Extended Samarco iron ore outage may hurt capesizes
    Reduced volumes from Brazil plus no cargoes from cancelled project in Guinea translate to potentially fewer tonne-miles overall
  • Pacific Basin sinks to first-half loss in tough dry bulk market
    Hong Kong-listed handysize and supramax specialist suffered much lower vessel earnings
  • August rate rises offer brief respite for box lines
    Weak peak season likely to see rates struggle over the summer
  • Gas ship society re-issues advice following crashes in Panama Canal's new locks
    Modifications might need to be made to gas ships, which can now transit the waterway for the first time
  • Low freight rates and stronger yen send NYK Line into the red
    NYK Line joins rivals MOL and K Line in cutting full year forecast
  • Braemar whets deal appetite in Asia amid industry slump
    Asia president Denis Petropoulos says group will make a move if price is right
  • Samsung Heavy Industries narrows losses in second quarter
    Improved results reflect ongoing restructuring efforts
  • K Line cuts forecast as first quarter turns red
    Japanese carrier forecasts deeper than expected loss for its fiscal full year amid global economic uncertainties
  • Exmar first-half net income hit by persistent low rates
    Time charter equivalent rates down across the board
  • MOL posts 89% drop in fiscal first-quarter profit and cuts 2016 forecast
    Japanese shipping line sees operating loss in first half on lower container freight rates and slump in car carrier trade
  • Vallianz notes business as usual despite Swiber liquidation
    Company's core business is in vessel chartering focused on the Middle East market with national oil companies as customers
  • Safe Bulkers completes debt refinancing
    Bulker owner posts second-quarter loss but has now clinched deals with all of its banks to ease repayment schedule
  • Dynagas posts higher second-quarter profit
    Larger fleet lifts earnings for LNG carrier owner

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates to US East Coast jump
  • Containers moving through Lazaro Cardenas after blockade ends
  • LA-LB terminals temporarily suspend chassis gate fee
  • Maersk says it's not interested in acquiring HMM
  • Truckload carriers downshift as pricing plummets
  • Japan Airlines' cargo revenue tumbles
  • Japan's 'Big Three' container lines expect pain to worsen
  • Global Ship Lease profit doubles, revenue grows
  • IAG revenue, volume slump as sea freight competition rises
  • Spike takes Asia-Europe spot rates back above $1,100 per box

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Capital Product delivers stable profit
    Nasdaq-listed company remains in the black as it fixes two tankers to its sponsor.
  • Woori Bank loan provisions fall
    Korean lender reveals bigger Q2 profit as it loses less on domestic shipyard portfolio.
  • CSDC projects big rise in first half profit
    Chinese tanker owner expects merger of giants Cosco and its parent CSG to bear fruit.
  • Pacific Radiance reveals $10m Swiber exposure
    Singapore owner says winding up of rival could leave it out of pocket.
  • DSME loses $1.4bn offshore order
    Korean shipyard says European client cancels platform contract from 2013.
  • Pacific Basin eyes buys after first half loss
    Advantageous cash position opens the door for potential secondhand deals, chief executive says.
  • Finnlines pushes up profit again
    Grimaldi-owned ro-ro group benefits from efficiency measures in second quarter.
  • Samsung Heavy slashes Q2 operating loss
    But Korean yard's result still worse than forecast in order drought.
  • Teekay Offshore drops two newbuildings
    MLP has freed up cash after walking away from UMS pair in China.
  • MOL chops full-year profit forecast
    Japanese giant singles out boxship and car carrier markets as key reasons for revised outlook.
  • K Line starts fiscal year in the red
    Japanese owner sees container and dry divisions unable to recover as it swings to a loss.
  • Dof Subsea bags Prelude FLNG charter
    Shell takes PSV for up to nine years to support new LNG project in Australia.
  • DSME loses $1.4bn offshore order
    Korean shipyard says European client cancels platform contract from 2013.
  • Safe Bulkers loss doubles on lower rates
    Distressed dry bulk market dents Greek owner's results but daily earnings are still above opex levels.
  • Teekay Offshore drops two newbuildings
    MLP has freed up cash after walking away from UMS pair in China.
  • Investors ditch Singaporean offshore stocks
    Fallout from Swiber's voluntary liquidation sees mass sell-offs of shares in offshore companies that were once the darlings of the Singapore Stock Exchange.
  • NYK plunges to first quarter loss
    Japanese giant lowers forecast for the rest of the year after first three months show falling revenue.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners again beats projections
    Full utilization and an additional ship continue to send gas player's financial results on an upwards trajectory.
  • DBS Bank downplays Swiber exposure
    Singapore's largest bank admits it faces SGD 700m ($518m) exposure to failed offshore player while peers say theirs is limited to none.
  • Vard secures three-ship order
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder obtains contracts worth $70m.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2016
  • Euronav posts decline in profits, revenues
  • Red ribbon month at Port of New York/New Jersey
  • Hub Group's net income rises, revenues fall
  • Japan's 'big three' container carriers post weak quarterly results
  • U.S. economy continues sluggish growth in Q2
  • SCFI surges 18.6%
  • AAPA: Port security grants spread too thin
  • DP World wins long-term concession at Port Saint John
  • DHL puts strong focus on e-commerce growth
  • YRC posts Q2 profit gain despite sliding revenues
  • UPS continues to grow earnings, revenues in Q2
  • ITC presses White House to make HTS changes
  • ITC: U.S.-Dominican Republic apparel program frayed
  • BB&T shuts down transport equity shop

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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
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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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