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December 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore container volume up 7pc in November to 2.6 million TEU
  • Port of Virginia's box throughput surges 16pc in November to 236,155 TEU
  • Japan takes symbolic step to endorse TPP which Trump has vowed to leave
  • China accuses West of protectionism and double standards in its WTO bid
  • US firms fear China retribution after Trump's tough trade talk
  • ICTSI completes Australia's most advanced terminal ahead of time
  • Driver Q3 turnover at truckload carriers hits 5-year low
  • Another 278kg of cocaine uncovered on board Maersk ship at Mexican port
  • More air cargo security will only slow down freight flow, says IATA
  • Qantas launches first non-stop Perth-London direct flight with Dreamliner
  • IAG Cargo starts Paris-New York cargo route
  • AeroUnion is fourth carrier to start Miami-Mexico service
  • Lufthansa Cargo to expand, upgrade its cool centre at Frankfurt hub in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine looking to increase global market share
  • Maersk Line & Safmarine go digital, launch own apps
  • New vessel to give further impetus to LNG shipping in India
  • Requisite container shipping capacity seen to be in place for coming few years
  • Rickmers Group wins new customer Samudera Indonesia & shipmanagement of further vessels
  • Shipper bodies express concern about container shipping alliances
  • Facilitation for ICD-bound rail cargo at JN Port
  • Hambantota port stir results in damage to facility, skipped calls
  • Demonetisation, the second phase of economic reforms & the prospects of export growth of India
  • Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold & silver

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mozambique - Tanzania link enhanced
  • Freight railway branching out in Czechia
  • Polar Code takes effect in new year
  • Maplink with international ambitions
  • Business excellence award for Express Global
  • 20 new locomotives to haul phosphates in Africa
  • Transforming logistics centre into production site
  • Pemco's first converted B737-400 goes to Vallair
  • AFS honoured in Johannesburg
  • More Stena Line services to Latvia
  • Growing with fuel transport by rail
  • A candid word about flag states
  • Russian Post changes Siberian freighter operator
  • Hérelier follows Malka, and de Walle Zeniti

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • European Parliament gives historic green light to port regulation
  • Executive Insight: Q&A with shipping critic Paul Slater
  • P&I clients to get reinsurance discounts for safer fleets
  • Chevron terminates Rosebank FPSO order
  • Cost savings spur Courage Marine switch to secondary SGX listing
  • Hanjin Shipping faces delisting as share price tumbles
  • Perisai Petroleum still keen to sell share in SJR Marine
  • Korean shipowners, trade group ink collaboration pledge
  • Malacca Strait hottest region for port development
  • US-listed shipowners claw back to circa-2015 offering levels

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Not such a merry Christmas for Argos if drivers' strike goes ahead
  • Cross-selling and co-operation the key to Maersk's 'new direction'
  • Just what we wanted? A way to avoid 'the commodity trap'
  • The shipping industry and tomorrow's technology faces a serious threat from cyber crime
  • DHL delivers pre-Xmas job losses as it reviews Freight UK operation
  • India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan
  • DSV fills the ranks of chief commercial officer
  • Despite CEIV, ocean freight looks after pharma products better than air
  • Air Charter Service appoints Dan Morgan-Evans global cargo director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Siem cancels dual-fuel PSV on order at Polish shipyard
  • Vroon extends use of KVH mini-VSAT broadband
  • Cross-channel ferry crew members fail urine test
  • New K-Fleet app helps meet EU CO2 reporting requirement
  • Maersk Supply sheds two more
  • Stena renews MacGregor planned maintenance contract
  • Hull Vane saves energy, reduces wake

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Skou says customer safeguards built into 2M-HMM deal
    Maersk chief executive sends a reassuring message to shippers worried about risks of their cargo moving on the South Korean line's ships
  • Listings, mergers and JVs all on the table for Maersk's energy division
    Maersk aims to have separation plan in place by end-2018 as it transforms into a pure play transport and logistics business
  • EU Parliament ratifies port services regulation
    Plenary accepts amendments to the text adopted in March
  • MR earnings recover in Asia and on fronthaul Atlantic trades
    IEA details the growth in China's aromatics trade that has helped support MR demand
  • Two tier Asia-Europe market emerging as shippers switch to stronger carriers
    Maersk reporting record utilisation levels at start of annual contract negotiations
  • Georgiou and Manchester out as RBS axes entire shipping operation
    StanChart also scraps London team
  • HMM gets rough deal after 2M snub
    Analysts respond to alliance failure with no-holds-barred assessment
  • Weak iron ore volumes make capesize cheaper than smaller bulkers
    Capes have fallen sharply to below $10,000 per day from 2016 peak in mid-November
  • NYK targets American LNG
    Newbuilding vessel is being assigned to haul liquefied natural gas from Cove Point in the US over 20 years
  • Tokyo Marine Asia merges with tanker subsidiary
    Merged entity will be called MOL Chemical Tankers
  • We are maritime: Christina Anderson
    An associate with West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg), Christina is based in Hong Kong
  • Rising to the challenge
    Seafarers too are feeling the pinch of box shipping's financial plight and have had to up their game to ensure the container fleet runs to its optimum
  • About half of Singapore's bunker barges yet to be fitted with mass flow meters
    Move to measure fuel deliveries becomes compulsory from January 1
  • Suezmax rates jump on West Africa and Middle East demand
    Analysts say Opec production cuts from January will benefit West African flows
  • China newbuilds data reveals 14% fall in first 11 months of 2016
    Vessels for export comprised 92.1% of completed newbuildings in the period
  • ICS concerned over Myanmar's changes in cargo release rules
    Amendments not in line with international shipping practices and could cause major market distortions, says Chamber
  • Scorpio Bulkers charters out kamsarmax
    Vessel to be employed for a duration of five to seven months
  • Singapore container throughput up 7% in November
    City state on track to exceed 2015 full-year figures
  • Minsheng Leasing to base overseas shipping business in Singapore
    Chinese lessor looking to specialise operations
  • A merry Christmas for Eagle Bulk after successful fundraising
    $100m fundraiser from Eagle Bulk Shipping proves capital is available at the right price and for the right reason
  • US December box imports likely up 3.2% year on year
    Department stores bringing in final haul of merchandise to meet holiday season demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Battle for US trades is on after THE Alliance gets regulatory OK
  • Charleston exploring alliance with another Southeast port
  • November US import surge bodes well for retail sales, restocking
  • Hanjin creditors push for payment as liquidation looms
  • $1B investment aids Florida ports in grabbing Asia import share
  • Government reform gives major Indian ports pricing flexibility
  • Restructuring OK gives hope to ailing Santos port terminal
  • Corps proposes 50-foot channel for lower Mississippi
  • Same-day logistics provider USPack builds US network
  • Major Indian ports improve productivity, data shows
  • Malacca Strait port development heating up
  • APMT sells UK trucking unit to US railroad

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Drop in profit hits Economou's Ocean Rig
    New York-listed drilling unit owner misses earnings estimates as it reveals talks for drillship contract cancellation.
  • BBC launches New Zealand-Thailand run
    Breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist says the new monthly route is a response to increased demand.
  • Excelerate reaffirms 2018 startup for FSRU
    US regasification vessel owner says it is on track to for Moheshkhali Floating LNG off Bangladesh.
  • Offshore vessel shares lead marine stock dip
    GulfMark Offshore and Tidewater declining by more than 10%; Aegean Marine also plunging.
  • Brokers question H-Line VLCC hype
    Rumours linking Korean owner to Gener8 resales are off the mark, with TRF talk also in doubt.
  • Rosjo joins big guns at M&M Bank
    Norwegian investor to become a shareholder in Maritime & Merchant Bank which is expected to launch soon.
  • Ecovix yard lays off 3,200 workers
    Estaleiro Rio Grande hit by loss of contract for three FPSO hulls from Petrobras.
  • Aegean Marine goes for more in bond offer
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier pursuing cash pile of nearly $173m in sale to institutional investors.
  • Farstad lays up anchor-handler
    Far Scorpion has been stacked in Alesund, broker says.
  • NYK, Kepco team on LNGC ownership
    Japanese owner and power company agree to jointly control Kawasaki newbuilding for US trade.
  • Germany to get first LNG terminal
    Brunsbuttel of Stadt set to host Hamburg LNG facility.
  • Twin upgrades for Maersk as stock ticks up
    Danish owner sees shares climb for a second day, aided by fresh buy ratings from two top banks.
  • Panama Canal: tourist hotspot?
    Frommer names expanded waterway as one of the best places to visit in 2017.
  • Maersk Supply offloads two more ships
    Danish offshore vessel owner now halfway through divestment project with the sale of AHTS duo.
  • Siem Offshore ditches delayed PSV
    Kristian Siem company axes number three in its series of supply ship newbuildings at Remontowa.
  • Iran plots nuclear power for ships
    Government tells scientists to develop new propulsion system as a response to US sanctions.
  • Chevron cancels $1.85bn FPSO at Hyundai Heavy
    US oil major tears up contract for North Sea production unit ordered in 2013.
  • Ezra opposes Perisai's $43m put option
    Singaporean offshore owner is in discussions to resolve matters with Kuala Lumpur-based company.
  • Rickmers finds new customer in Samudera
    German group appointed technical manager of two supramaxes owned by Indonesian company.
  • Maersk wins 12-month PSV charter
    Sister oil outfit books Danish owner's veteran supply ship with options.
  • Hope dims for Flinter rebirth
    Administrator says banks unhappy with potential auction prices of Dutch owner's vessels.
  • Hindustan Shipyard in the black
    Indian shipbuilder hits production record in current financial year.
  • POSH/Makamin charter row escalates
    Saudi operator wants damages awarded against Singapore owner in charter dispute.
  • Korea Line to launch transpacific services
    South Korean shipowner wastes little after acquiring Hanjin assets to launch new routes.
  • Epic Gas completes Merkur Market move
    Shares in Singapore-based LPG vessel owner to start trading on new exchange from Thursday.
  • Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes
    IEA says reduced appetite in China and US and growth of renewables to be main drivers of decline.
  • Bangladeshi worker killed at scrap facility
    Latest incident takes death toll at Chittagong demo yards to 19 so far in 2016, says watchdog.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Maersk says price war may be winding down
    The price war in container shipping may be winding down, according to Maersk Line. Speaking to investors during A.P. Moller - Maersk's Cap...
  • Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain
    The growth of e-commerce over the past ten years has been nothing less than phenomenal. E-commerce is now dominating consumer sales here i...
  • EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
    The European Union has signed a first-ever bilateral trade agreement with Cuba, according to a statement from the EU delegation to Cuba. T...
  • FedEx CEO: Trump should reform, not reject trade agreements
    FedEx Express Chairman and CEOFred Smith said President-elect Donald Trump should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Mexico eyes USWC gasoline cargoes again as differentials plunge
    Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed inventory up 48,000 barrels week on week to 29.24 million barrels for the week ended December 9
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at highest since July
    Stocks have increased in two consecutive weeks for the first time since September.
  • First crude lifting scheduled from Libyan Es Sider since Dec 2014: sources
    According to Platts trade flow software cFlow, the last tanker previously to call at Es Sider was the Seadelta in early December 2014.
  • Oil futures weaken as US output increases, dollar strengthens
    Another headwind for oil prices -- US dollar strength -- was visible Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced its second interest hike since 2006.
  • East-West arb flips NWE HSFO barge structure into backwardation
    The latest Platts assessment for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges over the front-month swap was 25 cents/mt Tuesday, up 75 cents/mt on the day.
  • Houston Ship Channel resumes two-way traffic: dispatcher
  • Ship maintenance costs could rise on greater distillate use: WSS
    Systematic treatment of fuel can mitigate these effects, Gupta said.
  • PRESS RELEASE: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Aramco expects more Asian term customers to see crude supply cuts in Feb: source
    "Saudi Arabia is committed to the [OPEC] cut -- we started [cutting] in January and the cut is global," the source said, noting that Asia was to see almost a third of the country's total OPEC related cuts.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil falls as supply surplus expected despite OPEC deal
  • FUTURES: Crude slips after surprise US crude stock build

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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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