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October 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL ups Asia-North Europe/Med rate US$800 from October 17
  • 11 empties topple when Hanjin ship drifts into MSC vessel in Singapore
  • Delays expected as carriers batten down for Florida's Hurricane Matthew
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$300/TEU from Asia to East Africa from November
  • OOCL increases bunker and yen surcharges on cargo from south China
  • CMA CGM ups rate US$196/TEU, US$336/FEU ex-N Europe to ECSA
  • Cosco joins Evergreen on Adriatic-Israel loop from Venice to Ashdod
  • Hanjin Shipping could have survived With creditors' aid, says chairman Cho
  • MSC and Zim announces joint Black Sea service targeting agricultural produce
  • Ultra-low Asia-Europe rates will soon be over after Hanjin's demise: Xeneta
  • Belfast flights disrupted after TNT freighter bursts its tyres on runway
  • Kerry Logistics completes integration of ALPI Sverige into Swedish operation
  • IAG launches Hangar 51 start-up accelerator programme
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds third freighter flight to Doha-Budapest route
  • Port of Tauranga docks first 9,640-TEU ship since dredging harbour
  • China's trade challenges 'not short term,' says Ministry of Commerce
  • CaroTrans offers weekly Atlanta-Nhava Sheva LCL service
  • Brexit to be raised at Interferry conference in Manila October 17-18

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Adani Ports wins 'Container Handling Port of the Year' award at MALA 2016
  • Canadian delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Coffee with the Chairman
  • ICTT at Cochin showing impressive growth
  • Inland waterways terminals to be developed in Kolkata & Patna
  • JN Port's 27th Anniversary Special Issue released
  • Kandla Port registers impressive half-yearly performance in cargo handling
  • India aggressively pursuing trade prospects with LAC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shockwaves continue
  • Funds for digital campaign
  • New courier service in Down Under
  • Route planning services tailored to local conditions
  • Senior appointment at Crane Worldwide
  • Volga-Dnepr's AN-124F in action again
  • Kiel to augment Ust-Luga link
  • Lufthansa's first A350 leaves paint shop
  • New front runner for Maersk Supply Service
  • More than a gross of new trailers
  • OPDR switching to SWT in Hamburg
  • Atlanta to Nhava Sheva in under 40 days
  • Congratulations to the Yiffy 2016!
  • Locomotives to be built in Iran
  • Serving 1,000 breweries
  • Historic moment: Iata-Fiata sign pact in Dublin
  • GLS snaps up GSO

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Genco's private equity backers agree to ante up more cash
  • Boston expansion gearing up for late 2016 start
  • Korean seafarer union urges government to do more to rescue Hanjin crews
  • Investment slump spoils MPP prospects
  • Pacific Basin battles through weak dry bulk market
  • Cautious Stolt-Nielsen reports weaker interims
  • Daebo International Shipping emerges from receivership, Samsun Logix to follow
  • Hong Kong eyes 0.1% sulphur cap by 2019
  • Dongjin replaces Hanjin in Korea-Vietnam service
  • Three years before dry bulk recovers, says BIMCO

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Forwarders should become industry disrupters, but beware the politicians
  • Post-Hanjin, contingency planning 'is a must, not an option' to avoid chaos
  • Analysis: DP-DHL and FedEx eyeing gold at the end of an M&A rainbow
  • Start-ups seek to transform the international freight market
  • Shipping companies brace for new rules to cut deadly sulphur emissions
  • Corporate pirates and their parrots

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Eastern Shipbuilding gets go ahead on OPC contract
  • Skangas bunkers first ship from Pori LNG terminal
  • Heavy lift ship uses ABB predictive software
  • Singapore unveils new bunkering initiatives
  • Electric Boat gets $101 million for Ohio replacement work
  • Brad Mason promoted to NNS VP and AMSEC President
  • Volkswagen to charter two LNG fueled car carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Greece, Malta and Cyprus aim to present common front on shipping policies
    Flag state trio pledges to fight for competitiveness of European shipping
  • Busiest ever month for transpacific traffic
    Asia-Europe's peak season volumes continue to disappoint
  • Hanjin collapse will mean 'complex headaches for marine insurance'
    Considerable concern over extent of cover
  • Hanjin Shipping insolvency and insurance implications
    Can cargo insurers expect an avalanche of claims as a result of Hanjin Shipping's demise?
  • Genco raises $125m in fresh equity
    Support from three largest shareholders paves the way for debt refinancing with new $400m loan facility
  • Answer the question
    The industry has seen significant change this year. Our list of the most influential people in shipping is set for a thorough shuffle
  • Stolt-Nielsen third-quarter profit drops
    Terminal division gains offset by falling tanker and container profits as fourth-quarter uncertainty looms
  • Shipping urges smarter, fairer industry legislation
    Malta summit poll hints at frustration with quality of rulemaking, rather than quantity
  • Tote ships sail amid Hurricane Matthew and against US Coast Guard warnings
    USCG issued safety warnings to boat users and oceangoing commercial vessels
  • BIMCO says dry bulk owners should brace for consolidation
    Future will see larger companies ruling major trading routes without broker mediation, says industry association
  • Future disruption?
    Is the train service from Rotterdam to Chengdu in China

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • ATA CEO slams US truck speed limiter plan
  • Hanjin details when some but not all stranded ships will call US ports
  • XPO injects technology into multi-modal network
  • HMM deploys speedy trans-Pacific service amid peak season
  • Project to reduce road congestion between Brisbane and port
  • DHL enhances high-value logistics capability in Europe via acquisition
  • Canada Customs to work with forwarders on weeks-long delays
  • Booking cancellation fee making comeback, led by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Rotterdam port ramping up containerized rail reach to hinterland
  • Container shuttle service connects south Brazilian terminals
  • PIL joins India logistics investment rush with joint venture

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • ECO replaces one, pulls out two in Brazil
    US offshore vessel giant puts domestic-flag AHTS onto Chevron charter as PSVs depart for Mexico.
  • MJLF: Matthew may spur gasoline cargoes
    Ship supply built up in US Gulf Coast has built up, but more cargoes may get booked.
  • Ridgebury refinancing to pay off bonds
    Connecticut tanker owner to pay $180m in bonds after snagging cheaper bank debt.
  • Genco nets $125m from existing shareholders
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • Court OKs Swiber's judicial management
    Singapore High Court puts makes interim managers from KPMG Services in charge permanently.
  • SGX approves ASL Marine fundraiser
    Offshore vessel builder poised to raise $18.3m in equity rights issuance.
  • Genco nets $125m in new equity from old names
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • SGX approves ASL Marine fundraising effort
    Offshore vessel builder poised to raise $18.3m in equity rights issuance.
  • Genco's $125m in new equity from old names
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • Wilson keeps selling mini-bulkers
    Norwegian owner offloads a 1976-built vessel for around $0.5m; its third sale since June.
  • Atlantic agrees rare AHTS conversion
    Norwegian owner along with Statoil plan to turn an anchor handler into an oil recovery ship.
  • Avance shareholder reduces stake
    Investor Folketrygdfondet sells 400,000 shares in LPG carrier owner to bring its holding to 4.2%.
  • Aframax auction fails to find a buyer
  • Analysts bullish on Euronav suezmaxes
    Positive reviews come as tanker market momentum builds for seasonal upturn.
  • Pacific Basin continues cost-cutting
    Exit from the Hong Kong CBD will help reduce spending as bulker market stays tough.
  • Soechi on the road to boost loan
    Indonesian tanker owner will try to convince more parties to take part in $180m facility.
  • Weak tanker rates down Stolt-Nielsen
    Norwegian owner makes less in the third quarter and describes the remainder of 2016 as "difficult to forecast".
  • Volkswagen to charter Siem Car Carrier LNG PCTCs
    German car manufacturer said to be considering converting other ships to greener energy source.
  • Star Bulk supramax refloated in Argentina
    Local tugs reported to have come to the aid of Greek owned bulker aground on the Parana River.
  • Klaveness: Lessons to be learned from Hanjin collapse
    Norwegian shipowner says liner firm's bankruptcy shows that "no one is too great to fail".
  • Indian liner route faces congestion surcharge
    Restrictions on vehicular access at Kolkata port said to be causing gridlock for shipping lines.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Will it be 2020 or 2025 for low-sulfur fuel?
    A decision that could boost the annual cost of moving ocean cargo to $60 billion, could take place later this month when the Marine Environ...
  • Rise of e-commerce has companies eyeing automated payment
    In a sign of e-commerce's increasing importance to world trade, AFEX, a non-bank provider of global payment and risk management solutions, ...
  • Executive Moves: Chamber of Marine Commerce and DTI
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce has appointed Raymond Johnston interim president. He will oversee the implementation of the recently announc...
  • WLS: Capacity plummets in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy
    Overall capacity in the major east-west trades dropped in the third quarter of 2016 after experiencing a boost heading into peak season at ...
  • BlueWater Reporting Hanjin Terminal Report
    BlueWater Reporting tracks terminal data for services operated by major carriers and has released a report detailing all services on which ...
  • Using APIs to deliver e-commerce duty transparency
    The story of how the two founders of the shoe retailer Bucketfeet met and dreamed up their business seems a little too improbable to be tru...
  • HMM unveils new transpacific liner service
    Hyundai New Start service Source: Hyundai Merchant Marine In the wake of the Hanjin bankruptcy, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced...
  • U.S. ports, railroads give latest updates as Matthew inches closer
    Several ports and Class 1 railroadshave issued operational updates as they brace for Hurricane Matthew. At 11:00 a.m. EST, the National Hu...
  • Port of Brunswick adds auto capacity
    A 100-acre expansion of the auto terminal on Colonel Island by May is part of a long-term plan to increase capacity and meet future transpo...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic down 6.9% through September
    United States-based freight railroads have seen shipment volumes drop 6.9 percent through the first three quarters of 2016 compared with th...
  • Flex drivers sue Amazon for misclassification
    Three delivery drivers have filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. in federal court in Seattle, Wash. seeking back wages, overtime pay and...
  • DHL subsidiary acquires Italian logistics provider
    DHL Supply Chain has acquired a 100 percent stake in Italian logistics provider MIT Safetrans, the company said in a statement. Based in C...
  • Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September
    The Lake Carriers' Association reported Thursday limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 2.96 million tons in September, a 9.5 perce...
  • Port of Longview puts wind turbine blades onto railcars
    The Port of Longview in Washington state has become the first U.S. port to move wind turbine blades directly from a ship to on-dock railcar...
  • Future of Maersk Oil a question of scale and timing
    The future of the A.P. Moller Maersk Group's oil business should be viewed through short-term and medium-term lenses, according to an energ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Platts Market on Close activity blows out New Orleans-Houston IFO 380 premium
    The New Orleans IFO 380 CST premium to Houston IFO 380 stood at $29/mt, the largest differential since January 8 when it was $31.50/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • US Gulf Coast fuel prices up, but unaffected by Hurricane Matthew
    USGC HSFO -- the primary component of USGC IFO 380 CST -- rose 82 cents/b to $40.90/b, or $5.25/mt to $261.76/mt. Houston IFO 380 CST was assessed at $266/mt ex-wharf
  • NYMEX crude tops $50/b as spotlight returns to potential OPEC cut
    NYMEX November ULSD settled 1.35 cents higher at $1.5958/gal. NYMEX November RBOB settled up 50 points at $1.4978/gal.
  • Atlantic Coast ports preparing to close ahead of Hurricane Matthew
    The storm is expected to hit the Florida coast early Friday morning and Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday.
  • No let-up seen in race to supply Asia
    Landings in the three big Asian destinations -- China, India and Japan -- all increased from the previous week.
  • Saudi Aramco halts products supply to Egypt's EGPC: sources
    "[The] Saudi government has stopped all product deliveries to Egypt, all gasoline, all gasoil and all fuel oil," said one middle distillates trader Thursday.
  • Gazprom sees 1.35 million mt of Russian LNG bunker demand by 2030
  • Possible barge operator strike in S Korea sparks supply, price concerns
    South Korean refiners did not respond to requests for comment, while many traders were not contactable due to an industry conference being held in Singapore this week.
  • Mauritius's STC targeting bunker sales of 1 million mt/year within five years
    "We know that there is potential do so because substantial demand exists for both onshore and offshore bunkering,"
  • ANALYSIS: China independent refiners' pursuit of crude imports calms
  • Piraeus bunker fuel rises to 13-year high against Istanbul fuel oil
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • INTERVIEW: Surcharge can help cushion shippers from burden of cleaner fuel costs
    If all ports implement similar norms on fuel specifications, carriers have the opportunity to pass on the costs to the charterers.
  • IMO's impending 0.5% global sulfur cap would be tough to meet by 2020: sources
    Earlier date will not likely leave sufficient time for refiners to install adequate capacity to meet the demand.
  • Prompt Singapore HSFO swaps hit 14-month highs amid low arb volumes, crude strength
    Speculative interest in the fuel oil paper markets in Singapore could also be a factor for the upbeat flat prices, a trader said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steadies after rallying on surprise oil draw

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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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