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January 12, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Tianjin blast has less impact on insurance than fall in commodity prices
  • APM Terminals takes over Petlim Turkish container port in Izmir
  • China may well have a 'hard landing' amid credit bubble, says Marc Faber
  • Dark days ahead for container shipping, say Drewry analysts
  • Dairy giant Fonterra exports record volumes, but 2016 outlook glum
  • S&P cuts Hong Kong's Noble Group rating to junk after Moody's downgrade
  • Great Lakes and Seaway carriers expect another bleak year
  • Women in Trucking contracts MindShare Strategies to build skills
  • IATA: Carriers must brace for air cargo surge when July box weigh-ins apply
  • Air China to buy six Boeing 777-00ERs for less than US$2.05 billion
  • Forward Air shares are given sell rating by Zacks Investment Research
  • Slowdown in China's manufacturing output drags down air cargo demand in Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • BIMCO's analysis of the shipping market in 2015 & looking forward
  • East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates
  • Go-slow continues to impact operations at NSICT
  • JN Port does well in a challenging 2015
  • Krishnapatnam Port Co. inks agreement with govt of Andhra Pradesh & Petrogas Pvt. Ltd for setting up a LNG Regasification Terminal
  • Work on Sagar deep sea port project to commence in March: Gadkari
  • DFC likely to award contracts worth INR 10K cr. by March
  • Highway Ministry to use aircraft to observe projects
  • Devaluation of yuan to make imports from China cheaper: Sitharaman
  • INR plunges on heavy dollar demand
  • IVRCL bags contracts worth INR 351 cr. in Karnataka

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ exclusive: Stern replaces Kunz
  • China planning high-speed freight train
  • Seasoned executive joins NGL
  • ITF turns its eyes on Portland
  • BBC Chartering sets up shop in London
  • UAE: rail operator and forwarder ink pact
  • Aeromexico nonstop Mexico-Narita
  • Expanded intermodal facility in Gdynia
  • EU splashing out on plethora of projects
  • Port of Vienna implements managerial change
  • Fatal West Atlantic crash near Norwegian border
  • Decline in airfreight volumes bottoms out
  • Senior advisor for Röhlig
  • Resigning but remaining
  • Rising demand for transport to Scandinavia
  • Myanmar concession awarded to Kerry
  • China's NDRC fining international shipping companies

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • SK Shipping seen as stable
    SK Shipping, South Korea's third biggest shipping company, has maintained its credit rating at A2- by the Korea Ratings Corporation. Since December 2013, when it was downgraded from A2 to A2-, SK Shipping has maintained that rating, a positive sign considering that its two bigger compatriot peers, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai...
  • Regulation insight: Steadying the ECDIS course
    As 2015 drew to a close, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) unveiled statistics revealing that more than half of the world's international trading fleet was living with electronic chart information display systems (ECDIS). Figures indicate that 58% of vessels are using an electronic navigation chart (ENC) service on the...
  • XSI secures order for first chemical tanker
    China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The contract also...
  • Transpacific ship sizes on a steady upward trend, says maritime analyst
  • No increase in South Korean port fees
  • Container freight rate fall slows in November
  • United Ocean Enterprises files for bankruptcy protection
  • Bergen port asks ships to relocate due to air quality problems
  • Australian trade union cleared of crime but tactics questioned
    Australian union supporters on a march.
  • Greek shipowner debuts ethylene tankers
    Othoni, first in Eletson's newbuild programme liquefied ethylene carriers
  • Tanzania denies suspension of USD10 billion mega-port project
    President Jakaya Kikwete held a ground breaking ceremony in October.
  • MR spot rates to ease in near term
    Tanker market expected to have another strong showing.
  • XSI secures order for first chemical tanker
    China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • IATA puts on brave face and believes decline in air freight demand is bottoming out
  • Drone testing zooms to next stage as Matternet begins trials with payloads
  • 'Reckless' orders for ULVCs by carriers to blame for boxship charter market crash
  • HGV training firm launches Young Truckers campaign to inspire next generation
  • Using fewer ports can mean cost saving and efficiency gains for shippers

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Horizon to build two Tier IV escort tugs for McAllister
  • Cat twin fin propulsion system wins prestigious Platts award
  • Pioneer takes delivery of second Green Dolphin
  • LNG fueled bulkers are a double first for DNV GL
  • Vard Promar delivers its first ship
  • ABB ships 20.5 MW Azipod XO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes
  • Port of Portland schedules hearing to discuss draft improvement plan
  • Bureau of Transportation Statistics publishes Pocket Guide for 2016
  • Port of Grays Harbor seeks comment on recreational lands and facilities plan
  • Diana Shipping Oks new loan to partially finance three newbuilds

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • VLCC spot rate slips amid January lull in cargoes
    Further slides anticipated as list of available vessels builds
  • Navig8 Product Tankers amends loan facility and takes delivery of new vessels
    Amended facility with CACIB and BNP Paribas built on the $64.3m loan facility announced last year in November
  • Baltic Handysize Index hits fresh lows
    Pre-Chinese New Year Spot market activity picks up but slide continues
  • Panama plans ratification of ballast water and ship recycling conventions
    Ratification by largest flag would be big boost for IMO
  • Capesize lay-ups increase as BDI reaches all-time low again
    Update: Declines in capesize and panamax mostly contribute to Baltic Dry Index falling to record low for the fifth day in a row
  • A new way of looking at damages for repudiation of a voyage charter
    For the first time, damages increased to reflect detriment that was suffered after an unpeformed charter was due to end
  • Kitack Lim sets first-term agenda as IMO secretary-general
    Koji Sekimizu's successor aims to strengthen partnerships and improve communication
  • Five years' hard labour for Seaman Guard Ohio crew
    UPDATED: Immediate appeal against district court decision expected
  • No respite for Asia-Europe trades as volume decline continues
    Latest CTS data shows a 4.3% drop in the first 11 months of 2015, but transpacific trades in better shape
  • Box lines may void more sailings due to Chinese New Year weak demand
    Transpacific routes may see significant number of blank sailings
  • Asian yards' revenue and orderbook to take a hit in 2016
    Number of deferred deliveries is higher than in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Nomura says
  • Aronnax: The irony at the IMO
    While MEPC will be the first time UN officials meet to discuss CO2-related policies after the Paris agreement was struck, society may expect more than the IMO can deliver
  • Unipec ranks as world's biggest dirty tanker charterer in 2015
    Shell ranks number two; Indian Oil jumps to fourth place up from 10th
  • POSH and Hmood Al-Khalaf Group seal joint venture
    New venture signals an increase in POSH's investments and operations in Saudi Arabia
  • Origin Energy ships first cargo from Australia Pacific LNG project
    Project faced multiple delays amid dismal price environment due to oversupply and weak demand
  • EMAS Offshore incurs first-quarter loss on weak offshore industry
    Company focuses on increasing vessel utilisation, strengthening balance sheet
  • Autonomous herrings
    Why is there such current enthusiasm for driverless ships when competent seafarers are paid so little anyway?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Shippers, lawmakers make case to US regulators against NS-CP merger
    WASHINGTON - Shippers, lawmakers and other railroads are already petitioning federal regulators to reject the proposed tie-up of Canadian Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway even though the former has yet to file any legal notice with U.S. rail regulators. Since the Canadian railway disclosed its $28 billion bid to buy Norfolk...
  • US retailers cry foul on Long Beach port free time reductions
    Retailers who ship through the Port of Long Beach urged the second-largest U.S. port not to move forward with its proposal to change free time provisions in its tariff from four days at present to six work shifts until the Southern California port complex gets a better handle on its...
  • Environmentalists blast changes in NY-NJ port's clean-trucks plan
    Credit: Port DriverAn environmental group criticized as "disgraceful" a plan by the Port of New York and New Jersey to relax a Jan. 1, 2017, deadline for replacement of more than 6,000 port drayage trucks with newer vehicles. The Coalition for Healthy Ports said the revised clean-air plan that the Port...
  • Truck driver pay: How fast will it rise in 2016?
    Softer demand for trucking services may have dampened pressure on truck driver pay, but it hasn't removed it. With the national unemployment rate at 5 percent, and construction companies hiring tens of thousands of workers, trucking firms will have to pay more to "seat" and keep experienced truck drivers in 2016. Barring...
  • South Korea to reduce port fees over next three years
    Amid the backdrop of the global shipping downturn, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has decided to hold off on raising fees for using the country's trading ports and plans to reduce port fees by 70 percent over the next three years. Accordingly, all 31 ports in South Korea, including...
  • The Future of LTL: Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy
    Less-than-truckload shipping is experiencing one of the faster rates of evolution within the transportation industry. The problems that have historically stifled the growth of this segment - coordination between multiple parties and inability to fill extra space on trucks - suit the expansion of Internet of Things type solutions hitting...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Another battering for US shipping shares
    As China goes, so go the maritime equities as bulkers, tankers and LNG share in the pain.
  • Middle East VLCCs continue sharp plunge
    As charterers fix VLCC cargoes further afield, TD3 route drops by 15.6% in one day.
  • Fearnley downgrades tankers; forecasts cut
    Hot market downgraded to neutral as familiar failings resurface and bring rates revisions.
  • US box traffic to slow
    Report from US's largest retailer advocacy group points to seasonal lull, high inventories.
  • Angelica Schulte takes export cargo to Fos
    Second US crude cargo since Washington ended export ban leaves Houston for French port.
  • Baltic adds two panellists for indices
    The Exchange adds two new shipbrokers to assess clean tanker routes and S&P valuations.
  • P&O hits new high
    Owner's ferries carried record amount of freight in 2015 between Dover and Calais.
  • First ship sails for AP LNG
    Third Gladstone coalbed methane-backed project finally gets off the blocks.
  • Navig8 funds two more newbuildings at STX
    Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas club together to provide larger loan for products tanker newbuildings.
  • Paragon sells panamax; another set to follow
    Michael Bodouroglou-led owner confirms sale of bulker with a second tipped to depart soon.
  • USC eyes Indonesia
    Russian state shipyard group wants to build tankers and gas carriers in Asia.
  • AdvanFort crew jailed
    Ten seafarers and 25 guards get five years after being held since 2013 in arms row.
  • NorSea to collect up to $16m from sales
    Wilh Wilhelmsen-linked company sells off property to HitecVision fronted start-up.
  • Alpha LNGC heads to Sabine
    Greek-owned, Cheniere-chartered newbuilding on course for first export cargo
  • POSH wins biggest tow
    Singapore owner to move the world's largest floating structure - Shell's Prelude FLNG - from Korea to Australia.
  • Scandlines aims for zero
    Baltic ro-pax group steps up emissions-reduction strategy between Germany and Denmark.
  • 'Dry stuck in doldrums for two more years'
    Morgan Stanley says rates will remain around operating costs for a couple more years.
  • Hoare quits BW LPG
    Chief commercial officer exits Oslo-listed shipowner after more than a decade with group.
  • Sevan wins LNG work
    Oslo-listed group providing tech and engineering for Vires' new Philippines terminal.
  • Hafnia Tankers begins as a buy at ABN AMRO
    Bank expects Danish tanker owner to see profit rise consistently over coming years.
  • Thenamaris joins capesize buying spree
    Nikolas Martinos adds his name to the list of top tier shipowners snapping up second hand capesizes.
  • DNB buys more AMSC
    Norwegian bank builds stake in US tanker owner to 16% in $16m deal.
  • Star Bulk on notice
    Nasdaq tells Pappas-led owner to boost stock price back above $1.
  • EMAS slips to a loss
    Downturn in oil and gas sector takes its tollon Oslo and Singapore-listed company.
  • Miller back at Philly
    US shipyard replacing Kristian Rokke as chairman with former CEO.
  • Ship aground off Japan
    Eighteen crew evacuated from ship by helicopter, vessel's hull reportedly breached.
  • Otto in port tie-up
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with port operator in Batam.
  • CMA CGM keeps buying
    French liner giant has bought more NOL shares at below its takeover price for the stock.
  • Indian Oil's star rises on Poten tanker table
    Indian energy company jumps to fourth position while Unipec remains dominant charterer.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Retailers slam Long Beach proposal to reduce free time
  • Hapag-Lloyd USA CEO sought as Canaveral port chief
  • Canada e-Manifest penalties for highway carriers starts today
  • Drewry: Container shipping companies to lose $5b in 2016
  • Americold completes purchase of Atlanta, Ga. facility
  • Equasis taps MarineTraffic for vessel positioning data
  • Strong shipping sector growth bolsters December jobs report
  • NRF: U.S. container imports rise in November
  • WLS: Container capacity falls following weak peak season

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Jacksonville LNG bunkering facility slated for mid-2016 opening
    Plant built to supply TOTE's LNG-fuelled new containerships will also be able to supply other customers.
  • Stena Bulk wary of London court case outcome
    Puts funds aside to meet potential claims.
  • DNV GL to class ESL dual-fuel bulk carriers
    Said to be first large LNG-fuelled bulkers.
  • Malta's bunker market share 'not enough'
    Government reviewing regulations to help sector reach its potential.
  • Singapore's MPA halfway to MFM bunkering target
    Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore.
  • FACTBOX: Asia Q1 oil products outlook and factors to watch
    Singapore fuel oil market expected to remain positive in coming weeks.
  • Singapore's MPA reaches half MFM bunkering target
    Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore.
  • Pioneer Marine receives fuel efficient dry bulk carrier
    Vessel has been equipped with mass flowmeters on the bunker line.
  • Number of oil spills since 2010 lower: ITOPF
    Six medium-sized spills reported in 2015; includes bunker fuel.

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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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