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BRIEFS
May 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies 2-way rate hikes between Mediterranean and Asian ports
  • Maersk Group profit falls 86pc to US$224 million, revenue slips 19pc
  • US port results hit by comparison with 2015 west coast labour strife
  • Swire's Hobart to Sydney/Brisbane runs 33pc empty, hopes pinned on pulp
  • Fesco 2015 profit falls 36.5pc to US$188 million as revenues drop 38.5pc
  • Italy's La Spezia port brass to visit Ningbo, Qingdao, Seoul to foster trade
  • Four port operators make finals to run Panama's new Corozal terminal
  • Dredging work off Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom to take 13 weeks
  • Panama's emission reduction cited at UN's marine environment session
  • Canada-US east coast ports ready to gain from bigger Panama Canal
  • Canadian waters safer but more research needed into risks: report
  • King Abdullah port pushes ahead with berths to attract cargo
  • 2,000 American DHL freighter pilots hold strike vote over next 10 days
  • Qantas ups freighter fleet on winning Australia Post e-commerce deal
  • 184 slaughter-ready cattle flown from Melbourne to Zhengzhou
  • Air Canada, Cargojet to launch freighter from DFW Airport to Mexico City

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Freight rate decline impacts Maersk Line profit, but volumes increase
  • Govt focused on facilitating shipping & shipbuilding
  • Need for balanced update of York Antwerp Rules stressed
  • NMPT commissions 350 KW rooftop solar power system
  • Rail containerised movement of grains being closely monitored
  • At an average of 7.5 pc, India is truly a bright spot in the global economy
  • Govt plans to further reduce coal imports
  • India's ratification of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement to boost ease of doing business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New groupings
  • New lease agreement signed
  • New generation curtain-sided container is tougher
  • First Latam aircraft with new livery flies Olympic flame
  • Fresh guidelines for safer level crossings
  • Matsuya covers Japan for Roll Dock Shipping
  • Etihad developing cargo traffic at Parma airport
  • Sassnitz ferry port under Mukran Port umbrella
  • Celebrating the birthday of the container
  • Arkas enlarges fleet and amends services
  • Working from Hungary instead of Poland
  • New custodian for Air France-KLM
  • 190 t of icy air cargo carried by Volga-Dnepr
  • Maersk Line starts year in rough waters
  • Pilot phase at five sites in Germany
  • Monica Mondardini presiding over Rome airports
  • Next new Somon Air destination
  • Cool and conspicuous trailers for Gustke

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Industry meets to finally agree 'general average' rules
  • Focus on gateway cargo and diversified portfolio pay dividends for DP World
  • Bureau Veritas diversifies further via TMC Marine takeover
  • Singapore's lubricants market boosted by Lukoil expansion
  • More ships sold for scrap ahead of South Asian budget discussions
  • Three Zhoushan yards file for bankruptcy
  • South Korean province holds urgent meeting to salvage mid-tier shipyards
  • Pan Ocean resumes South East Asia container services
  • Revenue rise can't stop sharp first quarter drop in FSL Trust profit
  • Business diversification sees POSH and Sembcorp Industries book first quarter profits
  • Precious Shipping cancels newbuilding orders at Sanfu
  • Woodside clinches Timor Sea venture sale, but faces court action and falling revenue

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Atlas Air secures 20-aircraft deal and ownership tie-up with Amazon - but what of DHL?
  • Acquisitions accelerate XPO Logistics into the fast lane as revenues rocket
  • Saudia confirms Virgin partnership in the US, and eyes an air cargo boost in Asia
  • Tough first quarter for Expeditors - customers cautious with their logistics dollars
  • Comment: just wondering, would APMM consider a future without a container line?
  • Contship Italia's highly regarded vice-president, Marco Simonetti, dies after short illness

Marine Logweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • SENER to add Virtual Reality solution to FORAN
  • Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates
  • ABS Group certification services for giant wind farm
  • Webb Institute fund raiser reaches milestone
  • Austal wins 19 vessel Pacific Patrol Boat contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Drewry Dry Bulk Forecaster predicts drop in freight rates
  • Diana Shipping Oks charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel
  • Mitsui takes delivery of new LNG carrier
  • Jensen Maritime designs high performance tractor tug
  • US rail freight traffic totals down during month, week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • MR tanker rates supported by diesel flows but LR still lacklustre
    Attention drawn to looming gasoline glut amid signs of slowing demand
  • Class action suits filed with FMC against car carriers
    Initial FMC decision is expected by April 2017
  • US Gulf premium props up VLGCs
    Voyages out of US Gulf keep market steady
  • Matson profit dips in first quarter as China trade deteriorates
    With underlying market rates in the transpacific trade at historic lows amid chronic overcapacity, carrier expects challenging times ahead
  • Suezmax and aframax tanker rates slide further in quiet trading
    Sentiment dampened by refinery maintenance in Asia
  • Chartering rush pushes VLCC earnings up $11,000
    There are signs the spot market is coming back, says DHT Holdings
  • Panamax pain persists
    News of further panamaxes being pulled from services transiting the Panama Canal spells trouble for the segment's owners
  • Automation arrives by stealth on US west coast
    Acutely aware of union ambivalence, terminal operators in the US are treading very carefully as they modernise cargo-handling processes
  • Shipowners urge Brussels to acknowledge progress at Indian recycling yards
    Overly stringent regulations could deter early adopters of sustainable ship recycling practices, warns Ecsa
  • Ardmore first-quarter revenues boosted by fleet additions
    Company forecasts average charter rates to remain robust on the back of growing product tanker demand in the longer term
  • Risk and reward: deciphering emerging markets for shipping
    Macroeconomic forecasts point to a diverse future for emerging economies. This could have huge potential for a well-positioned shipping company
  • Can Africa reach its LNG export potential?
    Project developers face difficulty reaching final investment decisions amid low gas prices
  • India's maritime dream
    The Modi government is making a strong push for the renewed Sagarmala project
  • Kalmar wins Tanjung Pelepas crane upgrade deal
    Contract is Cargotec unit's largest upgrade project to date
  • FSL Trust first-quarter net profit weighed by vessel disposal loss
    Trust expects robust charter book and diversified fleet to help it weather challenging conditions
  • Offshore accommodation segment supports POSH first-quarter revenue
    Strong contributions from offshore accommodation segment helped offset declines in other business segments
  • Diana Shipping charters out panamax bulk vessel at lower rate
    Employment expected to bring in around $1.8m in gross revenue for minimum charter period
  • Danaos boosts profits as last interest swaps expire
    Boxship owner cannot speculate about result of Hyundai and Hanjin talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Contship Italia mourns death of vice-president Marco Simonetti
  • Savannah takes unique approach to help shippers weigh containers
  • Mobile tech to help secure high-value shipments
  • North America intermodal forecast gives rails hope
  • UK increases SOLAS scrutiny of exporters
  • Amazon speeds up fulfillment, looking more like logistics company
  • Matson cuts forecast, cites 'challenging' China market
  • Panama Canal narrows field of bidders for new container terminal
  • Baltimore port hopes rail fix will improve access to Midwest
  • US truckload carriers struggle to cut capacity
  • LA keeps title as top North America port, despite traffic dip
  • Southern California ports' exports volume slumped in 2015
  • Savannah charts healthy growth in North America import TEUs
  • Pan Ocean re-enters Southeast Asia container trades
  • Cochin charts growth with focus on efficiency
  • Air cargo feels the downside of a 2015 first-quarter high

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Indian refinery outage to aid LPG imports
    But with more ships on time charter, importers may not need spot fixtures.
  • Niels Johnsen retires; Erik Johnsen rises
    New York-listed shipowner changes leadership after reporting wider loss.
  • Ridgebury Tankers puts on 'buyer' hat
    Bob Burke-led company's move on DHT suezmax shows it has set aside serious efforts to sell own tanker fleet based on low valuations.
  • VLCC rates bounce after charter rush
    Capital Maritime tanker finds higher rate from West Africa to India as average TCE gains 40% so far this week.
  • Analysts mull Ardmore Shipping firepower
    New York-listed owner well placed for growth after strengthening balance sheet.
  • Winson Shipping tipped for VLCC debut
    Taiwanese owner said to have snapped up its first VL.
  • Harkand goes into administration with loss of 170 jobs
    Deloitte called in at subsea player European business in offshore slump.
  • Pool supervision needed after cruise death
    UK accident report says risk assessments can help prevent another drowning.
  • Svitzer sees first-quarter profit drop
    Maersk's tug subsidiary opens shop in new markets after salvage spin-off.
  • ITIC: get transhipment paperwork right
    Insurer highlights cases of fines imposed after agents failed to declare cargo.
  • Thenamaris tanker pair not yet sold
    Greek owner yet to end tanker sales drought with one possibly on the way out soon.
  • Tankers propel Great Eastern earnings
    Rates for crude vessels help increase profit at Indian owner.
  • FSL sets sights on refinancing in 2016
    Chief executive says discussions with banks have started; very satisfied with first quarter results.
  • HHI to offer workers voluntary retirement
    South Korean shipbuilder plans to lay off another 3,000 employees, according to local media.
  • Bahri nets $186.7m loan for VLCC trio
    Saudi Arabian owner locks in second loan in a couple of months.
  • Swire's Tasmanian run fills a third of capacity
    New service to Sydney and Brisbane eyeing woodchip exports to boost volumes.
  • Vard Promar posts $172m loss for 2015
    Brazilian joint venture shipyard saw deficit treble last year.
  • Samsung Heavy 'asked to submit restructuring plan'
    Korea Development Bank wants shipbuilder to devise self-help measures.
  • 'Abandoned' tanker washes up in Liberia
    Crew reportedly missing after Tamaya 1 grounds at Robertsport.
  • FSL Trust sees Q1 profit cut in half
    Singapore-listed business trust hurt by sale of pair of elderly containerships in February.
  • Tanjung Pelepas to increase STS crane capacities
    Finnish manufacturer says Malaysian deal represents its largest ever crane upgrade contract.
  • Perdana raises MYR 635m from sukuk bond
    Malaysian vessel operator says funds will go towards refinancing of outstanding borrowings.
  • Danaos profit rises as debt costs drop
    Boxship owner says customers may renegotiate charters this year.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • GPA to offer free container weighing service at Savannah
  • Amazon taps Atlas Air for airfreight services
  • Port Hueneme expands shore power capacity
  • Roadrunner's Q1 earnings fall short of expectations
  • Executive Moves: d'Amico International Shipping, Holland & Knight and NRF
  • LeanLogistics had eye on future
  • Railroad prices continue to rise even as volumes falter
  • Maersk CEO: Oil price risks could force deeper cost cuts
  • Carriers count on Qatar to deliver cleaner marine fuels
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic continues to decline
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. CEO steps down
  • FTR: Class 8 orders fall for fourth straight month
  • TNT looks to sell overnight distribution subsidiary
  • Matson Q1 profits shrink 27.6% on weak demand for Chinese cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 5, 2016
  • Libya's eastern NOC prevents new tanker from loading at Hariga port
    Workers at the port ordered not to load the Maltese-flagged Seachance, a 107,081 dwt tanker.
  • Aframax rates in Caribbean drop more than 16% in one day
    Several factors led to the decline.
  • West African port to get new MGO storage capacity
    Project to complete early next year.
  • TENDER DATA: Tasweeq offers straight-run fuel oil, decant oil for Jul 2016-Jun 2017
  • Arrested vessel carrying fuel oil discharges cargo at Singapore's Vopak Sebarok terminal
    Wider issue surrounding arrests yet to be resolved, said legal sources.
  • US DATA: EIA says US, Gulf Coast ULSD stocks fall on declining production
    Total US stocks of ULSD fell 768,000 barrels to 138.43 million barrels in the week ended April 29, EIA data showed. US stocks are now at their lowest point since mid-February.
  • Crude futures lose Alberta wild fire momentum following US inventory data
    Crude futures bounced on the news of supply cuts, but the oil complex deflated after the EIA released its weekly inventory data at 10:30 am EDT (1430 GMT). US crude stocks rose in the week ended April 29 despite another decline in US production and an increase in refinery throughput.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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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
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