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June 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E surges 26pc to US$680/TEU, up 18pc to Med, off 2.2pc to USWC
  • British truckers brace for brave new world of Brexit independence
  • Hong Kong Shippers' Council protests forwarders' box weigh-in fees
  • Panama Canal inauguration has a special role for CMA CGM vessels
  • Maersk man says 2M plans to shift service from Suez to Panama route
  • Shipping confidence up from 5 to 5.1 in May: Moore Stephens
  • China's trade with Belt and Road countries exceeds US$1 trillion in 2015
  • Hapaq-Lloyd revises French fuel inland haulage surcharges
  • OOCL outlines VGM requirements on its website for customers
  • Catapult brings transparency to ocean carrier free time data
  • OceanMasters transports 300 tonnes of cable from Norway to Dubai
  • UASC uses CargoSphere cloud solution to distribute rates to Dachser Logistics
  • IAG expects no long term material impact from Brexit referendum
  • India gives okay to foreigners buying 100pc of local airlines
  • Boeing signs deal to sell aircraft to Iran Air
  • Jan de Rijk trucks, China Eastern team up in Amsterdam and Prague
  • American Airlines Cargo launches service from LAX to New Zealand
  • FAA fines Amazon again for mishandling dangerous chemical

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2016
  • CAI releases SOLAS-VGM guidelines for LCL cargoes
  • Jacques Vandermeiren appointed CEO of Antwerp Port Authority
  • MISC Berhad publishes 2015 Sustainability Report
  • New stability analysis tool that puts engineers in control seat launched
  • Søren Skou appointed new CEO of Maersk Group
  • Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders
  • Cotton body surprised at rumoured opposition to Pakistani cotton exports to India
  • J. K. Tyres commences export of radials thru' New Mangalore Port
  • Record productivity at Chennai Port's container terminal
  • KASEZ observes International Day of Yoga
  • Ministry of Railways organises interactive seminar with major industries, stakeholders of freight business
  • Special package for textile sector will boost exports, create employment & attract FDI: Fieo President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better to cooperate than compete
  • Melotte to keep coffee supplies flowing in Seattle
  • Recognising the role of freight forwarding services
  • Aerospace logistics provider appoints VP Americas
  • Acquisition strengthens market position
  • More "nourishment" for Volga-Dnepr
  • BIC presents 2016 award to UIC general director
  • Canada's railways axe NOx emissions
  • Contargo all ready for VGM Shipping
  • Port of Antwerp names Eddy Bruyninckx successor
  • RBE notes popularity surge
  • Inland ports on the Rhine hold their own in 2015
  • India and Brazil opening up aviation industry
  • New faces steering Maersk and Yang Ming Marine
  • Shouldering SKD and CKD business
  • RWI backs up Drewry
  • New box wagons from old coal hoppers
  • SIA introduces A350 on Jo'burg route

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • NTSB chief says it's time to consider marine autopilots
  • London leads European shipping share recovery
  • It's time for rational and strategic thinking following Brexit victory
  • Behind the headlines: IHS assesses economic and political consequences of Brexit
  • Brexit - the shipping industry reacts
  • Brexit - a look at UK exports and imports
  • Austal takes out billion dollar contracts in newbuildings
  • CSIC completes merger of Dalian and Shanhaiguan shipyards
  • Ports of Auckland fined for safety violation
  • Brexit 'spells more pain for Intra-Europe trade', say German shipping leaders
  • Maersk and HMM silent over takeover talk
  • Japan shipyard orders fall again in May
  • Stock markets down, but Asian shipping industry uncertain of Brexit impact
  • UK-Britannia P&I merger failure will not dull M&A, says S&P
  • London marine insurance market moves quickly to calm policyholder Brexit fears
  • Container rates rise on Asia-Europe ahead of big July increases
  • European shipping shares open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave EU
  • Weak corporate governance haunts public shipping image
  • Jinhui Shipping takes loss of USD4.3 million on bulker sale
  • Port of Antwerp names Jacques Vandermeiren new CEO
  • Maersk to focus on container shipping under new leadership

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • SCFI: container shipping rates recover ahead of the peak season
  • 'Saddened' UK logistics firms await true meaning of Brexit vote and brace for cost rises
  • Russian government reportedly eyeing Volga-Dnepr's AN-124s
  • MIQ Logistics wins five-year French Connection contract
  • FedEx CEO Smith on TNT merger: 'two plus two equals seven'
  • The new Panama Canal: a risky bet
  • Melanie Kreis set to be new Deutsche Post DHL chief financial officer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Positive results for The American Club
  • Conrad 's new business unit aimed at LNG market
  • Gladding Hearn books another pilot boat order
  • $2.9 million investment in B.C. shipbuilding training
  • Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship
  • UK Chamber of Shipping comments on Brexit

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Latest Drewry manning report predicts drop in need for officers
  • Matson taps Stanley Kuriyama for board of directors position
  • Coast Guard vessel traffic unit helps avoid three close calls
  • Port of Everett gearing up for Weyerhaeuser Building move
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Insurance stocks regain some lost ground after morning bloodbath
    Listed Lloyd's carriers surge back after losing 12% in market turmoil
  • Shipping must keep calm and carry on in wake of Brexit uncertainty
    Calls for cool, calm reflection amid fears over long-term instability
  • Brexit pushes passporting rights to top of London market agenda
    Non-UK firms expected to move European headquarters out of London unless measures can be agreed to retain passporting rights
  • Surprise and concern over Skou's dual role at Maersk
    Industry watchers say Maersk Group seemed poorly prepared for Nils Andersen's departure, hence apparent lack of succession planning at Maersk Line
  • Brexit raises questions over Lloyd's Register status in EU
    UK transition out of the EU could affect the way class society gets Recognised Organisation status
  • Brexit: the view from Brussels
    London is out of favour in Brussels, where many questions on the UK's future will be answered
  • Maersk: Brexit to hinder EU and UK growth ambitions
    World's biggest container line and member of the 2M alliance expects a limited immediate impact on the group's businesses in the UK
  • Brexit: The view from the UK
    Where do we go from here? Post-Brexit we can behave more like the global maritime nation of our history
  • Brexit could force banking exit
    Fears raised over effect of possible bank exit on UK insurance, brokerage, legal and accounting services
  • Transpacific rates slide as lines scrap for APL cargo
    Imminent takeover of Singapore line adding to price pressure as rivals hope to lure away customers
  • Cashed-up private investors continue dry bulk bargain hunt
    Private, low-profile investors move in as public firms remain distressed
  • Capesize rates struggle to hold ground as fixtures dry up
    Backhaul rates tumble 28.1% week on week
  • HMM tie-up with 2M could be prelude for takeover
    Shock announcement that Maersk and MSC in talks with South Korean line nevertheless looks like a win-win, says SeaIntelligence chief executive Lars Jensen
  • Brexit: Utterly pathetic, says shipbroker Fulford-Smith
    Top London shipbroker warns of increasing trade protectionism and uncertainty
  • Shipping and ports face Brexit fallout
    HFW partner Anthony Woolich spells out the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union for those doing business in the UK
  • LMA poised to take advantage of Brexit 'opportunities'
    Chief executive David Gittings says members are well placed to steer a course through uncertainties
  • Future of passporting rights key to London's survival as gateway to Europe
    Brexit vote means insurers will be thinking about the best location for their European bases
  • Lloyd's will stay 'at centre' of global insurance market despite Brexit
    Lloyd's chairman says market 'fully equipped' to operate in the new environment
  • UK Chamber calls for cool heads in wake of Brexit
    Government should establish commission to train trade deal negotiators, says trade association
  • Hanjin Shipping to raise $18m via stock disposal but may need more
    Charter arrears add difficulties for the Korean carrier to reach deals in rate renegotiations.
  • Japanese trader expects first VLGC transit on new Panama Canal
    Official inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal will take place on Sunday
  • BIMCO develops new standard agreement for novation of shipping deals
    Until now there has been no such agreement for contracts
  • Latin America to benefit from Panama expansion
    Terminal operators eye up opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • Port Newark Container Terminal revises SOLAS policy
  • Philadelphia port taps Mexico auto production boom
  • HMM announces 'simplified' SOLAS guidance for US exporters
  • Trusteeship ends for Baltimore ILA local that struck in 2013
  • 2M to shift USEC all-water service from Suez to Panama
  • Bill aims to spur PierPass revamp
  • Russia investigates terminal operators for alleged price-fixing
  • Port of Antwerp names former utilities exec as CEO
  • Shippers bracing for uncertainty after Brexit victory
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up sharply ahead of July 1 GRIs
  • Container shipping to lead the way under Maersk's new CEO

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • New Canal locks little help to tankers
    Report says wider Panama Canal "unlikely to significantly change" energy trade.
  • Brexit to further restrict lending to shipping
    Stifel says bank debt could now become even more difficult to come by after out vote.
  • Greek community digests Brexit vote
    Executives from the traditional shipping country share their thoughts following UK referendum's result.
  • Hanjin Shipping to sell container depot
    Korean owner continues fundraising with disposal of holding in Shandong facility.
  • LR hopes to avoid Brexit fall out
    Leading class society says it will be business as usual but has some concerns
  • Korean banks cut back on lending
    Major lenders said to be spooked by troubles facing shipyard and shipowners.
  • 'Opportunity Friday' from Brexit vote, says HFW
    London's role as a centre for trade and law could be enhanced as policies shift after shock Brexit vote, says lawyer Brian Perrott.
  • Rehder rages at 'petty' UK Brexit vote
    Decision "narrow minded, petty and inward-looking," says Thomas Rehder.
  • Theochari raises City concern after Brexit vote
    Norton Rose Fulbright maritime chief concerned about fallout from referendum.
  • Brexit vote to delay UK shelf
    Lower spending is about the last the thing the UK offshore sector needed.
  • POSH wins second Shell FLNG contract
    Singapore-listed company will deploy one semi-sub accommodation unit off Australia.
  • Drunk bulker captain fined in Denmark
    NSC master found to be under the influence while leaving Hirtshals last year.
  • Silverline tanker on sales block
    Malaysia auctioning off veteran vessel anchored at Pasir Gudang.
  • SGX commits to Baltic, despite Brexit
    Singapore Exchange says it does not expect UK decision to quit the European Union to disrupt its takeover bid.
  • Nautilus fears for members after Brexit vote
    Officer's union concerned that hard won labour reforms are now at risk.
  • Viking moves closer to final deal with banks
    New financing pact lacks only final approval as offshore vessel owner receives second default notice.
  • Soechi Lines sees better growth prospects
    Indonesian owner believes cabotage rules will give it a boost.
  • Volatility beneficial but no commodities panic
    FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz says sterling decline a boost for UK brokers
  • Huxley: bulk faces bigger problems than Brexit
    Wah Kwong boss says Brexit adds to uncertainty, while Arthur Bowring sees hope in UK's regulatory independence.
  • Baltic says its 'business as usual'
    Jeremy Penn stresses need for free trade and open employment rules to ensure global market succeeds, no comment on SGX deal.
  • Jones: Brexit to accelerate UK maritime decline
    BRS boss has a bleak warning for what EU exit could mean for British shipping cluster.
  • Siem reflects on historic Brexit vote
    London-based magnate and Tory supporter says no fast impact on trade and
  • Arrested bulker up for sale
    Singapore high court auctions Chinese ship detained by Bank of Communications.
  • Stocks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • UK Chamber calls for free-trade commission
    Shipping body wants rational thinking for industry after UK votes to leave European Union.
  • Campbell says Brexit 'short-sighted'
    Swire Bulk and Baltic Exchange chairman says decision was taken for 'wrong reasons'
  • Banks take a beating as Brexit claims PM
    RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down.
  • Moody's shipping outlook turns negative
    Ratings agency says earnings will fall by up to 10% this year.
  • Ever Harvest plans fundraiser to buy ships
    Hong Kong-based owner to spend around half of money raised on additional tonnage.
  • Asian share sell-off follows Brexit decision
    Markets in Asia first to respond to UK's vote against continued membership of European Union.
  • Singapore tycoon builds stake in MMA Offshore
    Offshore veteran said to have been building stake in struggling offshore outfit since April 2015.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • U.S. stock futures tumble after Britain votes to leave EU
  • NAFTA trade decline continues in April
  • SCFI rises 5.6%
  • FRA: UP at fault in Oregon crude oil train derailment
  • Executive Moves: Antwerp Port Authority, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Matson
  • HCI Capital to change name to Ernst Russ
  • Decision to expand Panama Canal looks 'even better'
  • Crowley to launch new LCL service
  • IMF lowers U.S. economic growth forecast for 2016
  • Mandatory FDA entry filing in ACE goes well so far

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2016
  • France's CMA CGM makes Kingston a key hub in wake of widened Panama Canal
    Port connects to US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and northern Brazil.
  • FACTBOX: 'Brexit' vote delivers sharp shock to oil markets
  • CHINA DATA: May imports of residual fuel fall 39% on year to 1.9 mil mt
    Of these, fuel imports might be held as bonded stocks, bunker fuel.
  • FEATURE: Expanded Panama Canal boosts opportunities for US-Asia condensate, naphtha flows
    A voyage from Houston to Chiba, Japan, takes about 30 days via the Panama Canal, compared with 47 days via the Suez Canal.
  • Crude futures settle above $50/b as UK voters head to polls
    NYMEX July ULSD settled 1.58 cents higher at $1.5206/gal.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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