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BRIEFS
September 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies US$500/TEU Asia-Mideast/Gulf rate hike September 8
  • NY-bound 9,030-TEU Hanjin ship adrift in Red Sea, can't pay Suez toll
  • Top North America box traffic turns negative through July
  • 'K' Line sets up JV to handle vehicles from car carriers in India
  • MOL's July KPIs fall short of documentation, invoicing accuracy targets
  • Steady first half performance for Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and Dammam ports
  • SCPA unveils arrangements for Hanjin Shipping containers at its terminals
  • DP World's Nhava Sheva handles record 20 million TEU since 1997 launch
  • Finnish hardware and software makers produce logging, reporting IT
  • FIATA's World Congress 2016 to be held in Dublin on October 3-8
  • The Freight Summit is to be held in Bali on October 9-12
  • Air Cargo World holds Elevate 2016 conference in Miami October 10
  • Ex-Asia air cargo rates down 20pc in first 7 months, but stablising in July
  • TIACA demands global regulation for transporting lithium batteries by air
  • Airline exec charged with smuggling goods out of US for Chinese officials
  • Weak yuan, slowing economy hit China's big three airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • APM Terminals investing to ready Port Elizabeth terminal for future trade
  • DP World signs MoU with Summa Group in Russia to collaborate on logistics & port solutions
  • IMO organises training in English
  • Maersk Line statement on Hanjin
  • New container terminal in Jakarta starts commercial operations
  • Port of Antwerp invests for first time in West Africa
  • Shippers & consignees a worried lot following Hanjin's collapse
  • Glass fibre imports from China just got tougher
  • Leather exports fall after long
  • Adani Group welcomes NGT decision on Vizhinjam port
  • JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre successfully completes seminar on 'Port Management & Administration'
  • Mumbai Port allows berthing of dry bulk vessels at OCT on trial basis
  • Mumbai Port Sports Council celebrates National Sports Day on Aug. 29, 2016
  • Sagarmala Development Company incorporated
  • Sagarmala report identifies Tamil Nadu & Gujarat as having potential to develop world class maritime clusters
  • 100 pc FDI in brownfield airport projects under govt route approved
  • Expo Freight makes history on the Indo-Bangladesh trade route
  • Railway Minister launches two new freight initiatives
  • Fall in exports has been arrested & growth will steadily take place: Commerce Minister
  • Fieo puts forward exports sector concerns at meeting of Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on GST
  • Govt lays stress on reviving construction sector
  • Survey puts GDP growth at 7.8 pc this fiscal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heavy-duty transporter maker opens logistics centre
  • Japanese investing in Thai joint venture
  • First supply chain solutions customer in China
  • Step forward for LNG in Gothenburg
  • Antonov 225 to be made in China
  • Industry stalwart joins Arcadis in Asia
  • Germany: new storage site for pallets
  • India: another JV enters market
  • ICTSI and NALP prepare ground for CBUs
  • Fourth director for Volga-Dnepr
  • E-commerce worldwide expected to double
  • Large batch of new rail cars for Cuba
  • Look out! Drones about in Europe
  • CMA CGM steams into red in Q2/2016

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • Cargo owners to focus on transparency following after Hanjin collapse
  • Hyundai HI to develop Russian shipbuilder
  • NOL now a unit of CMA CGM as takeover finalised
  • CMA CGM delists NOL after takeover process finalised
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius to merge shipping and logistics
  • Hanjin bankruptcy cuts 150,000 teu from Asia-Med
  • Hanjin Shipping files for Chapter 15 protection in the US
  • Precious Marine seeks USD6.1 million from Sainty Marine over scratched orders
  • China's top ports report modest seven-month growth
  • Chinese-Polish line bolsters heavy-lift capacity
  • High liquidity, diversified portfolio merit ratings upgrade for DP World
  • Australian ruling makes it tougher to employ foreign workers in offshore industry
  • Five Stars Fujian cleared to leave, but barred from Australian ports for a year
  • Hanjin Shipping woes plunge Busan into crisis mode
  • Swiber CEO quits as claims mount

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • Crisis at Calais: hauliers fear new blockade will bring more attacks on truckers
  • CMA CGM looks to save $1 billion in costs after losses in a 'difficult' second quarter
  • IAG Cargo quick on the uptake as trade with Iran grows, with KLM on the runway
  • Global growth - still made in China
  • South Korea to lead Hanjin ships to three offshore base ports
  • De Juniac takes IATA helm, pledges to deliver value
  • Volga-Dnepr names Vasiliy Zhukov global director of energy & heavy machinery

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • MTU Series 4000 to make splash at SMM 2016
  • Cat power solutions picked for Stena Line newbuilds
  • Wartsila launches new tail shaft monitoring system
  • Deltamarin provides design services for Rauma RoPax
  • Car carrier giants agree to merge
  • All American Marine to build 500-passenger tour boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • Permanent disruption is the new normal
    KfW IPEX boss points to structural changes in the industry that signal shipping is changing permanently
  • From reliability to robotics
    The evolution of Maersk's ship design goals
  • VLCC rates fail to ignite as seasons turn
    Arrival of first days of Autumn ushers in little change for the big crude tankers
  • Exmar in talks to sell FSRU business
    Sale price should be high given robust interest in the sector
  • Data to optimise future fleet designs
    Big data, data analysis and machine learning to help shape ship designs of the future
  • Data hub: Charter Rates
    The bleak gets bleaker - Hanjin's demise will only add to the uncertainty of a deeply depressed charter market
  • DP World wins 30-year concession for port of Berbera in Somaliland
    Multi-purpose facility to serve as an additional hub in the Horn of Africa
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius to merge joint operations in 2017
    Vehicle logistic providers eye up to $100m in 'synergies' from merger
  • Norden sells second handysize tanker
    Charterers' preference for younger ships is fuelling fleet
  • South Korea and Russia to promote joint shipbuilding cluster
    JV between Hyundai Heavy Industries and Far Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center to develop 'green' aframax tankers
  • Hanjin vessels confined to California coast
    The three chartered-in vessels await Hanjin's Chapter 15 hearing on Tuesday
  • Daiichi Chuo sails out of rehabilitation
    Japanese dry bulk owner and subsidiary Star Bulk complete payments to creditors
  • Shen Neng 1 damages trial set to open in Brisbane
    Brisbane Federal Court to hear government case against Chinese dry bulk vessel owners
  • Handysize bulker rates supported by Asian activity
    Stronger Chinese coal imports seen amid disruptions in mining and transportation
  • India pushes to revive Indian Ocean region as a geopolitical cluster
    Nation argues for maritime security, free navigation and port investments
  • Tough competition dragging down China newbuilding prices
    Yangzijiang afraid of competing with government-subsidised yards which have no baseline price, says chief Ren Yuanlin
  • Embattled Swiber replaces chief executive
    Industry veteran John Snowden takes the helm as Darren Yeo stands down
  • DP World inks deal to explore Russian logistics investments
    Memorandum of understanding will last five years
  • CMA CGM to delist NOL
    Move comes after shipping line completes share acquisition exercise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • DP World's ratings upgraded on high liquidity, diversification
  • Growth at India's private, minor ports rapidly outpacing public rivals
  • DP World explores Russian port opportunities with Summa Group
  • US West Coast imports rise as peak season accelerates
  • European shippers push back against terminals on Hanjin fees
  • CMA CGM completes takeover of NOL
  • Mariel port head outlines Cuba's long-term shipping prospects
  • Hanjin collapse takes 150,000 TEU out of Asia-Med trade
  • California legislators urges Uncle Sam to keep Hanjin cargo moving

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • Iran to boost output by 0.2m bpd
    OPEC producer keen to return crude exports to pre-sanctions levels.
  • OOCL the latest owner to drop Hanjin
    Hong Kong line will no longer load Korean owner's boxes after court filing.
  • Jinhui sells bulk carrier to Greek owner
    Oslo-listed company exits the handymax sector with latest disposal agreed at a price of $3.5m.
  • Hanjin taking legal action in 10 countries
    Korean watchdog says collapsed owner trying to prevent ship arrests overseas.
  • Skangas makes maiden LNG STS transfer
    Nordic LNG supplier completes bunkering of product tanker in cooperation with Anthony Veder.
  • Five injured in 'riot' on cargoship
    Captain reportedly among injured after knife fight on Unlu Shipping vessel in Russia.
  • SCF denies HHI selected to build tankers
    Shipbuilder was said to be in pole position to build aframaxes for Russian owner.
  • HHI selected to build 12 SCF tankers
    Shipbuilder says it is in pole position to build aframaxes for Russian owner.
  • Evergreen's Hanjin exposure limited to $4m
    Taiwanese owner says it will ensure its rights following Korean partner's collapse.
  • Fesco bondholders want cash injection
    Russian media report that the company's owners will be asked to pay $100m to restructure debt.
  • United Heavy Lift adds Indian deck carrier
    Lars Rolner-led company expands fleet through commercial agreement with J.M. Baxi Group.
  • 'Pinhole leak' sidelines US ferry
    Steamship Authority briefly takes high-speed ship out of service.
  • MOL crewman impales finger on fish hook
    Seafarer evacuated from car carrier off UK after angling accident.
  • Fitch: 'proactive step' to refuse Hanjin support
    Ratings agency expects troubled Korean owner to be liquidated.
  • Ro-ro almost runs into house in Greece
    Turkish vessel grounds off Neapoli, south Peloponnese, very close to residential backyards.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen and Wallenius merge
    Car carrier owners bring partnership to new level as they seek synergies of up to $100m.
  • CMA CGM delays ships as it swings to loss
    French boxship giant postpones some newbuildings as it targets costs in tough markets.
  • Nexen takes Ostensjo ship for well work
    Chinese owned oil company books PSV for project off UK.
  • SCI changes tack on Irano Hind venture
    Boss BB Sinha says there are new opportunities if it revives IRISL tie-up.
  • Swiber can be saved say interim judicial managers
    Some 24 expressions of interest including proposals from potential investors have been received.
  • PAG linked to ex-Hanjin chartered MRs
    Singapore-based private equity outfit said to be behind purchase of Japanese controlled tankers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
  • New bunker barge for northern Russian river port: sources
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi, Russia announcement light on details, as Falih says no freeze
    No concrete production proposals
  • TANKERS: UKC-East VLCC rates fall to lowest recorded level on abundant supply
    Dwindling returns attainable by shipowners on the route this year have been reflected across the VLCC spectrum
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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