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BRIEFS
May 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Sustaining HIT's leading role as transshipment hub with barge quay cranes
  • Port of Charleston to weigh boxes for US$25 apiece to provide VGM
  • PSA invests in start-ups to gain innovative logistics via IoT, AI, cloud
  • China vows reciprocal trouble over its claim to disputed South China Seas
  • Agility Q1 profit up 10.9pc to US$43.4 million as sales fall 6.1pc
  • First quarter that no box ship orders are placed since 2009, says BIMCO
  • JAXPORT handles 16pc more Asian container in first half of FY2016
  • APSEZ 's pre-tax profit surges 26pc to US$474 million
  • Another 24-hour Greek seamen's strike as union stages walkout surprise
  • Sri Lankan shipping ministry stresses importance of women's participation
  • HK temporary navigational channels during bridge deck building works
  • Australia withdraws ban on air cargo, UK ban expected to be lifted soon
  • Indonesia's wooing of foreign investors faces transport capacity obstacles
  • Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa see fall in cargo after airport terror attack

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • A weak year for box production seen as prices reach new lows
  • ASIC comments on proposed revision in Kolkata Port's scale of rates
  • IRClass releases IR-HULL software
  • Maersk Line delivers breakeven result despite record low freight rates
  • MOL announces upgrade of Asia services
  • MOL reaches formal agreement towards conclusion of a charter contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU project
  • DP World launches pioneering global education programme
  • Major Ports add highest-ever capacity in 2015-16
  • Seminar on managing change & effective leadership organised at JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre
  • Toll being collected only from port-related traffic at Nhava Sheva
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «A pivotal year for us»
  • Successful presentation of East World Express
  • Singpost net profit hits record high
  • Harnessing up for LNG in Indonesia
  • Lady leading in Liege
  • 2+4 conversion orders for Aeronautical Engineers
  • Rail infrastructure renewal in California and Arkansas
  • New Indian service centre
  • Tonnage up, freight revenue down for biggest cargo carrier
  • Increasing numbers of LHVs on German roads
  • Jaxport's growth driven by Asia volumes
  • Promotion at Air Partner
  • Etihad's management structure amended
  • Chinese drones to deliver manufactured organs for transplant
  • New link from Germany to Moscow
  • Tarros extending Adriatic service
  • Cargo handling costs up in 2015

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • SEA Europe says US is being held back by Jones Act
  • Foreign ships could lose out on Indian coastal work
  • New guidelines aim to cut container fire threat
  • MISC sells logistics arm for USD88.9 million
  • Japan announces further investment in Vietnamese ports and roads
  • HMM to meet bond holders by 1 June
  • MOL, Gas Sayago reach formal agreement for Uruguay LNG FSRU project
  • Two chemical tankers explode off Nanjing, two dead
  • Liners set to lose USD10 billion in 2016 as rates fall, cost savings shrink
  • Profit at MHI's shipbuilding division, loss at KHI and MES
  • HHI to offer voluntary retirement and close docks amid order drought
  • Nine arrested by Indonesian Navy in first oil cargo theft bid of 2016
  • MOL and Wan Hai to launch Indian service
  • No bright spots for container makers this year
  • PSA to invest USD14.6 million in start-ups
  • Astilleros Gondan wins option SOV vessel
  • US crude tanker volumes to rise in Alberta fire aftermath

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Emirates announces record annual profit, but warns against protectionism abroad
  • Equipment lessors suffer along with shipping lines as the weak market pushes box prices down
  • PSA Singapore follows Lufthansa with hi-tech incubator platform for logistics start-ups
  • Analysis: short-term pain for long-term gain at APM Terminals, while Damco shines
  • Questions as FedEx and UPS both announce surcharges on ground packages
  • CMA CGM switches biggest ship on TransPac to Asia-Europe as freight rates sink

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Genting opens new Lloyd Werft Design Center
  • Third LNG fueled PSV goes to work for Shell in Gulf
  • LNG fueled bulkers to have PM shaft generators
  • BAE Norfolk gets $52.4 million LHD-3 award

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Corps' Seattle District Commander denies Gateway Pacific Terminal permit
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority presents annual environmental awards
  • Off-duty CBP officers respond to three car accident
  • Drewry container equipment report sees drop in average box prices
  • Inchcape Shipping Services promotes Stacie Speckman

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Chinese lessors eye cheap financing from overseas bond markets
    Interest rates can be as low as 2%
  • View from the Bridge: Christian Razon Gonzalez
    From forklift operator to heir apparent, ICTSI's Christian Razon Gonzalez has seen enough of container terminals to have strong views about the business
  • Suezmax and aframax rates endure double-digit falls in May
    Mood generally lacklustre amid oversupply of tonnage in benchmark trades
  • Supramax rates reverse into a steady decline
    Rates across all major routes fall with weaker east coast South America trades
  • Norway offshore and shipping may face consolidation, Holth warns
    Economic downturn deep and rapid, according to DNB banker with $25bn industry exposure
  • Analysts stand by multi-billion dollar loss forecast for carriers
    Carriers' efforts to reduce units costs will be unable to compensate for unprecedented low freight rates, says Drewry
  • Libyan crude loadings continue to suffer on lack of stability
    Shipments in single digits expected to continue as wrangling persists
  • York-Antwerp changes could cut insurance general average exposure by 20%, IUMI claims
    Comité Maritime International backs YAR 2016 rewrite
  • Indonesian Navy arrests product tanker hijackers
    Tanker crew found unharmed with cargo intact
  • Roppestad hails steady Gard surplus despite $53m investment hit
    Biggest payout was on another club's pool claim, chief executive reveals
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries faces tougher restructuring cuts
    Group has streamlined operations and cut 25% of its management but faces a further drop in new orders
  • Havila out of the red but not out of the woods
    OSV operator returns a quarterly profit as debt repayments remain on hold
  • Philly Shipyard's rise in earnings is subject to accounting method
    IFRS rules would hit the value placed on four out of eight vessels under construction at end of first quarter
  • Gard sees surplus steady at $85m
    Combined ratio falls to just 83%
  • Iran April oil exports hit highest level since sanctions removal
    More room for exports in coming months
  • StealthGas secures financing for gas carrier quartet
    Newbuildings to be delivered in 2017 as $140m funding gets green light
  • Berlian Laju Tanker reports net profit for 2015 fiscal year
    Improved results follow a number of restructuring measures
  • Genco posts wider loss for first quarter of 2016
    Weak spot market rates in dry bulk weigh on results
  • Swissco expects first-quarter net loss
    Prolonged downturn in oil and gas industry weigh on results
  • Discharge delays and fresh cargoes push VLCC earnings up 50%
    List of available spot vessels not excessively long for this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • NY-NJ port terminal to offer SOLAS weighing to shippers for a fee
  • Third major shipping alliance on the cusp of announcement
  • LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle expands dedicated logistics business
  • Largest terminals at India's leading port join productivity-boosting initiative
  • Low oil price fuels big profit gain at Nippon Express
  • Israel to scrutinize SOLAS verified gross mass declarations
  • Diversified buys Savannah, Charleston breakbulk terminals
  • US containerized importers forecast to pull back slightly
  • Virginia port revises approach to SOLAS container weight rule
  • Florida port plans forest products terminal
  • HMM sets creditor meeting to propose debt repayment plan
  • MOL, Wan Hai team up to target intra-Asia trade
  • North Europe ports tapped as best gateways for Asia cargo
  • Japan bets on Vietnam port business
  • Carriers face losses billions in 2016 as rates and cost savings fall
  • No escape from bad year as box makers hit by falling prices

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • BlackRock building position at Tidewater
    US investment management firm lifts stake in offshore vessel giant to 10%.
  • Maersk Line boxship suitable for towage
    Danish company says crewmembers of a vessel involved in collision on Saturday remain safe.
  • Navig8 Product Tankers builds profit
    Expanding fleet gives UK-based owner a boost in the first quarter.
  • Gary Smith resigns at Golar LNG
    Oscar Spieler will replace outgoing boss as part of organisational reshuffle.
  • RCCL locks Pullmantur brand into PE deal
    Cruiseship giant to form joint venture with Madrid's Springwater Capital while retaining ship ownership.
  • Fesco skips bond payment as it reviews financing
    Russian shipowner keeps hold of cash during strategic review of balance sheet.
  • OSG profit jumps as tanker rates rise
    US owner's revenue days increase in first quarter after ULCC is reactivated.
  • TNG edges up first quarter earnings
    Croatian owner boosted by having full tanker fleet at its disposal.
  • Egypt clears Iranian tankers to use Suez pipeline
    Government says NITC vessels can now lift oil at Alexandria for European discharge.
  • Tamai Steamship swings to a loss
    Japanese owner sees red ink in full year bottom line as revenue slips.
  • Holland & Knight expands into the UK
    US law firm beefing up maritime finance and aviation operations with Clark Ricketts staffers.
  • Braemar ACM's Charlie Peile dies
    Well-known LNG industry expert and broker's desk head leaves the stage at 62.
  • DOF ties up offshore duo down under
    Norwegian owner wins four-month deals for anchor-handlers with Schlumberger.
  • Solstad turns a profit and amends contracts
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner eases loan covenants as it benefits from currency gains in Q1.
  • The sunken lighthouse: a TradeWinds podcast
    The second episode of this audio podcast series explores the history of the company that owned El Faro.
  • Gard to again cut cost of cover
    P&I premium to be discounted by $37m as Rolf Thore Roppestad reports highly profitable year.
  • Ulstein looks elsewhere after 2015 loss
    Norwegian shipbuilding group sets its sights on wind and patrol vessel markets after weak performance.
  • MOL clinches FSRU charter deal
    Japanese owner is closing on final agreement for LNG project off Uruguay.
  • MOL merges two Asian liner services
    Japanese owner combines Indian and Hong Kong runs.
  • Havila Shipping back in black
    Restructuring offshore owner sees financial costs slashed.
  • Ocean Yield fixes $200m loan for LEG ships
    Norwegian owner finances new gas vessels over 10 years as Q1 profit drops.
  • Hijacked product tanker recovered off Indonesia
    Authorities cite good regional cooperation and collaboration for swift arrest of nine suspects.
  • Navigator Holdings profit heads lower in first quarter
    Higher costs and lower utilization take their toll at Wilbur Ross-backed LPG carrier owner.
  • Icon Offshore ties up two to ExxonMobil
    Malaysian-listed offshore vessel operator adds $10.5m to order backlog with latest charters.
  • Swissco Holdings latest company to issue profit warning
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator expects to report loss in the first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Turkish firm in the running to buy controlling interest in largest U.S. stevedore?
  • Great Lakes limestone trade thrives in April
  • Dry shipping container prices fall to lowest level since 2002
  • Commentary: Can anyone stop Amazon's supply chain takeover?
  • FedEx partners with EBay for spring cleaning project
  • UK preparing to send largest-ever U.S. wheat shipment
  • Hyundai Merchant shares slip amid charter rate talks
  • The difference between visibility and global TMS
  • Fish and Wildlife Service begins ACE data test
  • COSCO, CSCL stocks surge in Shanghai, Hong Kong
  • MISC to divest integrated logistics unit for $63.5m

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Maersk Line to move vessel to safe location after collision off China's Ningbo
    The Safmarine Meru was en route from Qingdao to Ningbo when it collided with Northern Jasper.
  • Dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks
    Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal.
  • New Panamax dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks
    Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal.
  • USGC HSFO-Brent spread narrowest since February on exports
    Through Monday, 1.71 million barrels of USGC 3%S have traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process.
  • Oil futures decline as weather aids fight against Alberta fires
    Production losses have included Suncor Canada shutting 300,000 b/d of output, as well as Syncrude Canada lowering production by an undisclosed amount.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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