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January 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's 2015 container throughput falls 8.7pc to 30.9 million TEU
  • Kerry's Singapore unit to open rail-linked inland ports at Yangon, Mandalay
  • AADA cuts Asia-Oz bunker surcharge again as price of oil continues plunge
  • OOCL cancels Busan to Black Sea EMX service on Chinese New Year slack
  • Athens Stock Exchange lifts trading suspension on Piraeus Port shares
  • US-South Africa trade truce ends, Pretoria blocks poultry on avian flu fear
  • New NYK president sees high-tech apps playing a bigger role in future
  • Free trade deal with China could raise billions for Canada annually: expert
  • Maersk still biggest box carrier in 2016, but runs risk of overcapacity
  • CP: Merger will add needed capacity without unwanted infrastructure
  • Truckers face fines for flouting Canada Customs advanced filing rules
  • Agility wins two year contract for major natural gas event
  • Lufthansa Cargo posts 2.4pc decline in 2015's freight and mail volume
  • Egypt clothing exporters continue to send goods to US despite air cargo ban
  • Japan finds 43 cases of banned items carried on passenger flights

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Baltic Index sinks to new record low of 402 points
  • Centre to increase share of water transport to 15 pc in three years: Gadkari at ASSOCHAM conference
  • Cut logistics cost to make Indian goods competitive in global markets, says VPT chief
  • Forbes & Company to sell two CFSs & logistics business to Transworld Group Singapore
  • Seashell Logistics charts new course with international vessel operations
  • US ship crew get 5 years rigorous imprisonment under Arms Act
  • Exports to China shrink
  • Centre opens up more ports to import apples
  • NMPT proactive in wooing cargo
  • Port of Antwerp makes a big impression in India
  • Compulsory BIS certification norm on steel to hit auto industries
  • INR nosedives to over 2-year low on heavy dollar demand
  • Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cargo expert for South America
  • Plans for deepwater port in Algeria
  • Delta expands pharma offering
  • To be or not to be: a new inland port at Mohács?
  • HGV drivers - book your slot at port of Hamburg
  • US meat exporters name Japan director
  • Irish fear foreign transport operators
  • Want to ship coffee or fruit? Try new Haropa service
  • Better rail infrastructure in Louisiana
  • Polar Air Cargo has to pay today
  • Several key appointments at Buffaload
  • New BMX service from Egypt to Black Sea
  • New logistics facility in Russia
  • Hansa Meyer appoints second COO
  • Albatros Express expanding
  • European airports lose out in November
  • New name for US subsidiary
  • Aid for 7.5 tonners

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening Project recommended for congressional authorisation
    CHARLESTON, SC - January 13, 2016 - The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was recommended to Congress for authorisation this week, continuing the project's historic momentum through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) planning process. Known as the Record of Decision, the recommendation signed by Assistant Secretary of the Army...
  • Port of Tallinn chooses Kalm approach
    After some months vetting around a hundred candidates, Port of Tallinn's Supervisory Board has elected Valdo Kalm, 49, to be the new CEO from 1 March. He replaces interim chief & CFO Marko Raid who was promoted suddenly when former boss Ain Kaljurand resigned on 27 August...
  • Eighteen screens for Seven Eagle
    Solar Solve, the British manufacturer of SOLASOLV®anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens for navigation windows have specialised in providing sun and glare protection to the marine and offshore industry for almost 30 years. SOLASOLV® anti-glare screens are installed at the windows of all types of ships, rigs and cranes worldwide. Regarded...
  • Merseyside marine hydraulics specialist V&A completes repair package for Runcorn's Whitaker Tankers
    The Birkenhead-based family-run firm has delivered a series of complex hydraulic upgrades to the short haul fuel tanker, Keewhit. V&A Hydraulics managing director Vic Seddon said the project required a broad skill set and in-depth technical knowledge. "A key part of the repair package included work to a blown out cylinder," he...
  • Nordic Maritime Link across the Kattegat
    Through the signature of a common Memorandum of Understanding, the partners have committed themselves to identifying development opportunities and examining perspectives for future investments on both sides of the Kattegat. With this partnership, the partners have thus shown great willingness to invest in this sustainable maritime link. "The new partnership across...
  • PSA throughput performance for 2015
    PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 64.10 million twenty-foot equivalent units (teu) of containers at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2015. The group's volume decreased by 2.0% over 2014, with flagship PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 30.62 million TEUs (-8.7%) and PSA terminals outside...
  • APM Terminals Los Angeles' Truck Safety Programme
    Los Angeles, California USA - A new safety initiative at the world's largest proprietary container terminal, APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles, has resulted in the implementation of revised yard layout and procedures to enhance the safety of the 2,000 to 3,000 Over-the-Road (OTR) truck drivers who deliver and pick...
  • IMarEST student members win national awards for marine conservation research
    The overall winner, Alice McNeal, SIMarEST who is currently studying a Bsc in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter, was awarded the top prize for her ground-breaking project 'Plankton eating plastic: worth worrying about?' and will receive £1000 to further her research. The Marine Conservation Society Wakefield Memorial Award went to...
  • SafeSTS looking to sustain growth in 2016
    Managing Director Yvonne Mason expressed satisfaction with the company's progress during the year, saying: "A number of specific skills and experience are required to conduct ship-to-ship transfers safely, and health and safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Inevitably, business growth involves an increasing number of such transfers, and...
  • ClassNK releases Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives
    Tokyo - Leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural adhesives are easy to construct and control. In addition, because they can be used without the...
  • World container handling arrests decline
    Global container traffic stopped falling during the fourth quarter of 2015 and appears to be on a flat sideways trend now, according to HSH Nordbank's world trade index. The latest reading of its index covering the period from October to end of December of last year suggests that box...
  • Angolan oil major Sonangol delays drillship orders at DSME
    Angolan oil company Sonangol has reportedly deferred the delivery of two drillships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, joining a growing number of drillship owners who are pushing back such deliveries as oil prices weaken. DSME said in a Korea Exchange...
  • Triyards insulated by diversified orderbook
    While the collapse in oil and gas prices has affected its parent company's profitability, Ezra subsidiary Triyards is fairly insulated due to the offshore and marine engineering company's diversified orderbook, according to KGI Fraser Securities. Triyards posted a profit of USD 6.2 million for the first quarter of its financial year,...
  • Japan shipyard orders hit post-financial crisis high
    Orders at Japanese shipyards have hit levels not seen since the global financial crisis struck in 2008. Statistics released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association showed that its member yards won 424 orders totaling 22,221,575gt from January to December 2015. In December 2015 alone,...
  • Singapore slashes port dues as throughput drops to lowest level in four years
    Singapore said it would hand back USD11.8 million in port dues to shipping lines in 2016 as it looks to shore up container volumes as preliminary figures show the port booked its lowest annual throughput last year since 2011. An additional 10% concession on ports dues for container vessels calling...
  • Thailand expects solid 2016 growth in car exports
    Automotive exports from Thailand are forecast to grow by up to 10 percent this year, with demand particularly strong for environmentally friendly models in North America, Europe and Australia. "Last year we exported 1.2 million cars," an official with Laem Chabang, Thailand's gateway port, told IHS Fairplay. "This year we think...
  • No shake-up to Panamax services yet, says Hapag CEO
    The world's fifth-largest container line, Hapag-Lloyd, expects no major tonnage changes on all-water container services through the Panama Canal before the end of this year. Although the Panama Canal authority has reassured ship operators that the new third set of locks is going to be opened in the second...
  • IHS Maritime & Trade: Freight Rate Forum 2016

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • XPO vows to defend itself 'vigorously' as independently contracted drivers sue over misclassification
  • Carol Kijac joins SEKO Logistics as chief sales officer
  • General Average declared on refloated Hanjin Aqua, but some shippers were uninsured
  • Analysis 2015: what we got right - and what we got wrong
  • Port of Singapore 2015 container throughput falls to four-year low
  • SF Airlines takes two more converted freighters to become China's biggest cargo carrier
  • Infographic: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership redefines global trade

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • SUNY Maritime to honor Morton S. Bouchard III
  • Oman police interceptors to have Rolls-Royce waterjets
  • AWO promotes Jennifer Carpenter to COO
  • Q-West starts construction of two catamaran ferries
  • USCG to hold industry day on polar icebreaker replacement
  • World Marine buys Signal International assets

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Port of Seattle to offer paid parental leave plan
  • Freight transport services index drops during month of November
  • Portland Airport runway race event part of Port of Portland anniversary series
  • Bunkers successfully loaded on TOTE's LNG-powered box ship
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 88,000 dwt coal carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Greece wants 'stable and permanent' shipping industry, says Dritsas
    Shipping minister says policy cannot be solely subject to market rules, while Chamber of Shipping underlines need for competitiveness
  • BDI drops to record low for eighth consecutive day
    All vessel types take a hit in oversupplied market, but some slight recovery may be seen in March or April
  • Ardmore gets growth options in $364m refinancing
    Two facilities across four banks push maturity to 2022
  • Fall in Frontline shares confuses tanker industry
    Tanker stocks should be attractive, but that is not the case
  • Escalation of engineer strikes affecting Svitzer Australia tugs
    Stoppages of up to 48 hours due as AIMPE rejects single enterprise agreement
  • Braemar upbeat on full year prospects
    Broker expects to hit targets in first full year since ACM merger
  • Hong Kong to set up new maritime body
    Industry players expect string of policy reforms to support the shipping sector
  • Singapore International box volumes fall by 2%
    Global figure is weighed down by flagship PSA Singapore, which saw a drop in throughput of almost 9%
  • Star Bulk is not dead, it's getting better
    Recent sales of eight vessels to generate a net cash inflow of $59m and push a potential liquidity crunch further down the road
  • China's near-term outlook remains a guessing game, BW's Sohmen-Pao says
    But BW Group chairman is positive on China's medium to long-term prospects
  • Berlian Laju Tanker narrows nine-month losses
    Following mandated lead arranger agreement that closed in December, BLT now possesses five vessels at start of the year
  • Ezra Holdings posts first net loss since listing
    Focus will be on improving vessel utilisation and project execution
  • Scorpio Tankers secures fresh funding from ING
    Credit facility boosted from $87m to $132.5m and will be used for a ship purchase and a refinancing of vessel debt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • US Xpress ties double-digit truck driver pay hike to safety
    The U.S. economy may be slowing and freight demand slipping, but truck driver pay is still rising after two years of gains measured in double digits. This year, however, pay hikes are more likely to be aimed specifically at those drivers trucking companies most want to hire and keep - and those,...
  • December volume lifts Long Beach to third-best year in its history
    Container volume moving through the Port of Long Beach in December increased 5.1 percent over December 2014, helping to propel the port to the third best year in its history. The turnaround in late 2015 was notable because Long Beach, like all West Coast ports, turned in a dismal performance earlier...
  • Revised NY-NJ clean-trucks plan stirs up controversy
    Money, environmental and labor issues are complicating the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's effort to replace or retrofit old trucks with newer, less-polluting engines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week criticized the port authority for lifting a Jan. 1, 2017 deadline that would have forced...
  • Amazon gets OK to operate as NVOCC from China to US
    WASHINGTON - Amazon has received a license from the Federal Maritime Commission to operate as a non-vessel operating common carrier of cargo from China to the United States, the latest sign of how the e-commerce giant is taking a more active role in transporting its own freight. The granting of the license,...
  • Proposed CSX intermodal terminal would benefit Wilmington, NC, shippers
    A proposed $272 million CSX Transportation intermodal hub would give shippers using the Port of Wilmington better access to the fast-growing markets of Charlotte, Raleigh and the Research Triangle, along with the entirety of the CSX network. The terminal - part of CSX's $2.4 billion capital plan for 2016, which will...
  • Less US truck-related fatalities spell reduced liability risk for shippers
    Based on an analysis of federal data, truck safety in the U.S. is improving, even as trucks and motorists rack up more mileage on highways, the American Trucking Associations said. That's good news for everyone, including shippers and third-party brokers concerned about their increased risk of liability in truck-related accidents. Fewer people...
  • Maersk Line to appeal Russia anti-competitive ruling
    Maersk Line said it will appeal Russia's ruling that the container line violated anti-competitive laws, saying that the publishing of general rate increases is legal and key to informing customers. The Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service accuses Maersk, CMA CGM, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Orient Overseas Container Line and Evergreen Line...
  • CP to UP: You were for Class I consolidation before you were against it
    Canadian Pacific Railway criticized the head of Union Pacific Railroad for pledging to try to stop Class I industry consolidation, pointing out that the U.S. Western railroad became the largest in North America because of numerous mergers and has praised consolidation. "It is unfortunate that UP would try to...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Lawsuit targets West Coast slowdown costs
    Plaintiff seeks to represent more than 1,000 companies believed to have paid demurrage.
  • US LNG cargo delayed
    The operator of the Sabine Pass LNG facility said additional work will push back loading date.
  • ISH offloads two bulkers
    The shipowner provides update on its move to focus on Jones Act market and car carriers.
  • Playing catchup, suezmax fall steepens
    Benchmark routes from West Africa and the Black Sea fall by more than $4,000 today.
  • Ardmore nets $364m refinancing package
    Anthony Gurnee-led owner says fresh loans will boost cash flow by $6m this year.
  • Tug sinks after collision
    Phoenix goes down in the Netherlands following incident involving tank barge.
  • Tankers set for another 'great year' in 2016
    Drewry Equity Research says the fun is not over yet despite dented sentiment this week.
  • Shake-up at Gulf Navigation
    Founding chairman, six directors resign less than a month after acting CEO Parag Jain confirmed in top job.
  • Hapag-Lloyd readies BMX
    German line launching new service linking Black Sea and Mediterranean ports.
  • Cargoship breaks down off France
    Tug brings BF Caloosa into Cherbourg after damage to main engine.
  • Goldman tied to Danish Ship Finance move
    Bank is lining up an offer worth in the region of $730m, domestic report says.
  • Maersk keeping mums
    Danish group improves maternity benefits to retain talented employees.
  • Brazilian venture costs KHI
    Japanese shipyard books $187.5m charge from its drillship business with Odebrecht.
  • Slow ferry
    Former high-speed Stena ro-pax to be converted into floating office in Turkey.
  • Braemar remains on track
    UK broker says tanker market and "pleasing" S&P operations driving it towards annual targets.
  • P&O axes Irish Sea route
    UK operator scraps Larne to Troon service due to "significant losses".
  • Fugro in sale and leaseback
    Dutch subsea survey company secures $130m in deal with New York-based ICON Investments.
  • Ezra Holdings starts 2016 in the red
    Singapore-listed oilfield services firm predicts a tough year for the company.
  • Scorpio strikes deal to upsize tanker loan
    Bugbee says ING deal is another example of company's success in obtaining financing.
  • Singapore boosts boxship aid
    Maritime Port Authority (MPA) concessions to liner sector now said to be worth $11.8m annually.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston harbor deepening project sent to Congress for funding
  • Brussels Airport posts 7.8% growth in airfreight volumes
  • Broekman Logistics expands warehousing capacity in Rotterdam
  • ATA: Industry data shows improvement in trucking safety
  • Port of Duluth-Superior sees 11.3% decline in 2015 volumes
  • PSA's throughput sinks 2% in 2015
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics and Cargo Composites
  • Port of Cork's tonnage jumps 10% in 2015
  • Singapore offers port dues concession for container vessels
  • Virginia ports handle record container volumes in 2015
  • Port Canaveral lands first container customer
  • Canada to proceed with North Coast tanker ban despite legal issues
  • Drayage drivers sue XPO Logistics subsidiaries for misclassification

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Buyers annoyed with US bunkering fuel surcharges
    Wonder why surcharges applied when fuel prices were high have not been reduced.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Freight rates dive further on weak market, tonnage glut
    Rates have been in freefall since the start of the year.
  • USCG issues further LNG bunkering advice
    After witnessing LNG bunkering operations where some have gone wrong or nearly wrong, others have gone well.
  • OIL 2015: US fuel oil hits significant downturn on lack of demand
    The fuel oil complex lost ground even against falling crude oil prices.
  • Chemoil tops 12-Year Leader BP as Singapore's biggest bunker supplier: MPA
    New entrants to the top 20 include Wired Bunkering and Total Marine Fuels.
  • Singapore's Dec bunker fuel sales rise 13% on year to 4.18 mil mt
    December total was the second highest on record for the year.
  • JV to build oil products terminal in Far East Russia
    Startup expected in two years.
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority seeks bunker fuel supplier at Hambantota port: official
    SLPA likely to call for requests for proposal late January.

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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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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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
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