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BRIEFS
December 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • THE Alliance boosts service to Med-N America east coast network coverage
  • US October trade deficit widens by 17.8pc to US$42.6b
  • Cross-straits marriage of Evergreen and OOIL?
  • Demolitions across total shipping fleet could reach record level in 2016
  • New Hamad Port welcomes its first ship, the 14,000-TEU MSC Esthi
  • Vienna port puts in first order for Kalmar's new empty container handlers
  • ICTSI-PSA joint venture US$500m Colombian terminal begins operations
  • DP World opens 'smart' logistics centre linked to the port of Callao, Peru
  • CMA CGM conducts emergency drill with China's MSA
  • Continuing losses force China Eastern to offload China Cargo Airlines
  • Korean Air starts direct service between Delhi and Incheon
  • Cargojet all set for the record peak season volumes: CEO says
  • AMI UK reaches new milestone after handling 8 millionth shipment

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • CHENSAA builds global relationship with DSAA
  • Cochin Custom House Agents' Association is now Cochin Customs Brokers' Association
  • Dr Malini Shankar is the new Director-General of Shipping
  • Customs clears Direct Port Delivery of automobile industry-related consignments at Chennai Port
  • Major Ports looking at 100 mt of capacity addition in 2016-17
  • Tata Steel subsidiary sells tug business to Adani Ports
  • Fresh probe ordered into alleged abuse of dominant position by IATA
  • Global air cargo grows at fastest pace in 18 months in Oct.
  • New body proposed for integrated development of industrial corridors
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & UK to support Ease of Doing Business in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Exodus from an unpromising land
  • 49-52/2016 Centrifugal forces and absolute space
  • Call to reduce waiting time at EU borders
  • DCT Gdansk's T2 expands setting
  • Silver Airways delays Cayo Largo service launch
  • KTZ and UTLC celebrate 1,000th train
  • AAL wins at Australia Shipping Awards 2016
  • Oil & gas industry say goodbye to Belavia's TU-154s
  • New Med link to Egypt
  • E-triking integrator in Portland
  • More services to/from Turkey
  • Direct LCL service between Poland and New York
  • Zippel reinforces projects and processes
  • Two reasons to be mentioned in ITJ 49-52/2016
  • Air cargo ending 2016 on a high note - optimistic for 2017
  • CNH Industrial names Grimaldi top logistics provider
  • Panalpina provides Chad charter for Unicef
  • Gotthard tunnel: all systems go!
  • Port of Baton Rouge banking on barge transport
  • Contract prolonged with events organizer Excel

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • Filipino seafarers get prison time in oil dumping case
  • Tankers form majority of November newbuilds
  • New V.Group owner Advent prepares for fresh acquisitions
  • Loss-making Yang Ming sells building to raise cash
  • Singapore imports more fuel oil as European demand tanks
  • Tough market prompts Mermaid Maritime to cancel vessel order
  • Shipping and aviation to undercut EU's progress on road emissions, report finds
  • Rotterdam commits to leading global role in cutting port emissions
  • Yangzijiang unit set to deliver maiden rig on time
  • Cruise lines poised for major push into Cuba

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • Clearer skies for air freight with growth set to continue after 2016 ends on a high note
  • Shipping charter market set to sink lower with more ULCVs due to be delivered
  • Expansion for Dimerco as Taiwan 3PL eyes booming e-commerce markets
  • Blockchain wants to be friends with your financial supply chain
  • From supply chain engineer to CEO: Bali Padda takes the helm at Lego
  • Before there was Trump, there was Smoot...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • Gulfstream building crewboat-style ferry for DHS
  • Norwegian sets date for first Miami-Cuba sailing
  • Spanish shipyard delivers its first fish carrier
  • Tanker makeover includes scrubber, new livery, new name
  • BIW gets DDG 51 award worth up to $73.7 million

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • Seanergy raises $13m as public equity market activity picks up
    Greek owner's fund raising comes on the heels of Safe Bulkers
  • Jera buys US mainland LNG for first time
    Purchase will be completed next month, but cargo has been loaded
  • US spot rate is double Baltic Exchange's LPG index
    Extraordinary premium as US trades drive market
  • Asia-Europe volumes fall in October
    Latest figures show first fall in monthly traffic figures since May
  • Strong Latin American product tanker flows defy market weakness
    Troubled refinery operations in Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil draw cargoes from US and elsewhere
  • Cape earnings down 27% on week amid thin trade ahead of holiday season
    Winter rally appears to be over and January market is not looking good either, say brokers
  • Cosco Shipping new semi-submersible to serve Shell deepwater drilling project
    Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief executive Han Guomin believes demand for large semi-submerged ships will rise
  • Chevron pumps in $2bn to finish Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG
    Company's investment for 2017 highlights high cost of Australian LNG export projects
  • North Korean coal export limit will benefit larger bulkers
    China's lost volume from North Korea will have to be made up through existing suppliers such as Australia and Indonesia
  • US businesses ask FMC to address unfair fees stemming from port disruptions
    Hanjin's bankruptcy led to excessive fees charged for delayed container pick-ups and returns
  • Jinhui offloads property assets for $12.6m
    Proceeds to be used as general working capital
  • Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise win permission for Cuba voyages
    Cruise itineraries will comply with US Department of Treasury regulations
  • Hanjin bankruptcy may drive more combined sea and air freight demand
    Fashion retailers are significant users of this option along with the electronics sector
  • Government investment fund to take 15% stake in CIMC unit
    Future Industry Investment Fund will make a $145m capital contribution to CIMC Offshore
  • Port of Greater Baton Rouge receives $1.8m Marad grant
    Port looking to acquire specialised container loading equipment
  • MSC joins fight against counterfeiting and piracy
    Declaration aims to stamp out maritime transportation of fake and pirated goods
  • Greenship Bulk unitholders shoot down vessel disposal plan
    Trust did not receive the minimum 75% of votes needed to pass motion
  • For want of frigates
    Sir John Parker has completed an independent report on naval shipbuilding which slays all manner of sacred cows, but will the government pay heed to his wise words?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • Miami terminals seek alliance to negotiate with container lines
  • US truck lobby urges broader use of TWIC card
  • US export gains shield Central America trade deal under Trump
  • Pork powers Brazil meat export growth
  • US truck driver pay rising, in steps, as market improves
  • Rotterdam raises the bar for ports going green
  • Growing shipper interest in plan speeding Jawaharlal Nehru imports
  • Europe port operators seek regulatory clarity in daunting market

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • VLCCs rise on Mideast cargoes, storage play
    Lifting activity is better ahead of Opec's cuts, which start in January.
  • Cocaine seized in Maersk ship at Manzanillo
    Authorities find 279 kilogrammes of drugs from container on Laura Maersk.
  • The MSC Flaminia litigation in documents
    Find key investigative and expert reports on the explosion on the MSC Flaminia here.
  • Eastern Pacific tied to Brazil tanker order
    Affiliate of Idan Ofer company ordering eight products tankers with government backing, with five suezmaxes possible.
  • Worker killed at Hanjin's Subic yard
    Sandblaster fatally injured by barrier at Korean group's Philippines plant.
  • Bulker runs aground on Parana River
    Argentinean waters claim another casualty as Sea Globe-owned ship obstructs navigation.
  • Wilmar snaps up Sonangol tanker
    Singapore owner expanding its fleet with acquisition of Angolan MR.
  • Storage aid for VLCCs after Opec shock
    Owners get a shot in the arm during seasonal sweet spot with storage at sea accounting for half of recent rates rise, analysts say.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • U.S. beef, pork exports rise in October
    The United States exported more beef and pork in terms of both volumes and value in October from a year prior, while lamb exports were on t...
  • CAGTC gives Trump suggestions to improve U.S. multimodal freight network
    The leadership of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump praisi...
  • Commentary: Regional variances in trade operations
    Through the first nine months of 2016, net U.S. trade fell $470 billion, according to the Census Department. Although GDP growth might not ...
  • Sen. Ron Johnson puts positive spin on trade
    Sen. Ron Johnson Source: EU Delegation to US Sen. Ron Johnson, R.-Wis., chairman of the committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Aff...
  • Rhode Island DOT issues RFP for truck tolling plan
    The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from firms to design, build, operate and mai...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic rebounds in November
    United States-based freight railroads saw shipment volumes rebound 1.1 percent in November 2016 compared with the same 2015 period, accordi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: China inflows spike ahead of OPEC output cut
    OPEC's production cut though, due to come into force in January, may have a major impact on both the supply of crude globally and where it goes.
  • USAC-USGC HSFO spread narrowest since August at 5 cents/b: data
    Sources believed the narrow spread is temporary for December, and caused by economic factors.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Potential buyer visits Morocco's Samir: report
    The foreign investor was shown around the refinery with a view to assessing the infrastructure and the possibilities for restarting it.
  • Bad weather may limit bunker availability at Istanbul: sources
    "Prices will increase at Istanbul for weekend deliveries as availabilities are very tight due to increasing demand in Istanbul," a supplier said.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • FEATURE: OPEC deal may benefit Russia near term but weaken output potential
    - Producers see no technological issues with 300,000 b/d output cut - Losses not ruled out if no sustainable oil price rise on deal - Concerns over impact on post-2017 production
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Svend Stenberg Molholt takes over as interim MD Monjasa Europe
    The Danish bunker supplier has also made other management changes recently.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady in Asia trade; US stocks fall for 3rd week

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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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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