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BRIEFS
September 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases China-Gulf rate US$200/TEU from October 15
  • China's exports increase 5.9pc in August while imports rise 10.8pc
  • US west coast ports appear to bounce back after last year's slowdown
  • China to partially lift 13-year ban on US beef imports
  • Sydney's Botany Bay throughput rises 2.4pc in July to 198,012 TEU
  • British government mulls recommissioning Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Tianjin Tianhai seeks bank backing to buy US computer distributor
  • Canadian National faulted for not providing rail cars mandated by Ottawa
  • Tibet Sun trade writer comes out swinging for Donald Trump
  • Kalmar wins order for 12 container handlers from South Carolina
  • Nigeria looks to export Guinness to South Africa to boost dwindling sales
  • Customs foils attempts to smuggle marijuana into Qatar Al-Qahtani
  • IAG, Finnair drop DHL freighters for London-Helsinki bellyhold instead
  • CHAMP Cargosystems to offer CargoXS Cargo Quality centre system

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipowners & managers to discuss shipping safety
  • Shipping confidence sees second successive quarterly rise
  • Singapore Exchange to acquire Baltic Exchange
  • Port of Amsterdam aims to reduce carbon footprint
  • Budget merger expected to reduce procedural requirements & shift focus to delivery & good governance
  • Poland beckons Indian dairy & animal husbandry businesses for partnerships in food processing
  • Rupee depreciation seen giving no advantage to exporters
  • MALA 2016 to focus the spotlight on excellence today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Shipping delivers"
  • HGV platooning system about to be tested
  • Indonesia needs more bonded warehouses
  • South Tyrol funding ro-mo
  • Charges against Danish bunker company "a signal"
  • Amazon gets knuckles rapped in UK
  • Swathe of promotions at TIA
  • New blocktrain for hauling auto parts
  • Cooperation for fostering transit via Latvian ports
  • Growing e-commerce in Europe
  • Alaska Air and Virgin America stay patient
  • More rail links between Denmark and Germany
  • The Alliance - to be - or not to be?
  • An Post names successor for retiring CEO
  • China tables plan to prune back logistics costs

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • US weighing costs of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
  • Renewed unrest in Nigeria threatens Suezmax rebound
  • Maersk Line takes initiative on reefer cargo tracking
  • Nordic American Tankers pulls trigger on share sale
  • Singapore bunker supplier Searights in receivership
  • Gas-fuelled asphalt tanker delivered to Canada
  • Choosing alliances based on financial health will be no simple task for shippers
  • Ocean Yield buys two chemical carriers, charters them to Navig8
  • No current newbuilding plans, says HMM
  • Hanjin ships to be offloaded by end of October
  • Ports struggle to quantify, prepare for impact of climate change
  • Toll spends USD130 million on two ships for Bass Strait trade

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Libya: insecurity and political divisions continue to threaten international shipping
  • DHL gears up as South-east Asian e-commerce market gathers pace
  • Unsexy Flexport scores $65m as software eats shipping
  • FedEx executive moves spark speculation over Fred Smith successor
  • Hyundai workers strike for first time in 12 years, affecting vehicles in US, Middle East and Asia
  • Maersk may target Hanjin and Hyundai in new acquisition plan
  • Container lines going bananas to grab a bit more market share

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipyard switch for LNG-fueled bulker duo
  • Tanker brokers count costs of failure to pass on claims
  • Harrison Pye called in to cure WHR headaches
  • Baltic Exchange gets a new CEO and a new owner
  • MacGregor to hold hackathon in Hamburg
  • Kirby to pay $4.9 million in Ship Channel spill settlement
  • Composite construction Water Bus starts trials
  • Nacos Platinum gets a helicopter guidance plug in
  • Fincantieri cruise newbuilds to have Rolls-Royce equipment
  • Kotug Smit tugs tackle Ghent recycling plant fire
  • Business and Growth Minister to keynote Danish Maritime Forum

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • PMA and ILWU agree to meet to talk about talks
    US west coast employers and labour leaders take first tenative steps towards avoiding chaos of 2014/15
  • Kim Fejfer hands over to new APMT boss at critical juncture for container ports
    A new relationship between Maersk Group's container shipping and terminals divisions will dictate the strategy for Morten Englestoft, appointed to top job in recent management reshuffle
  • Product Shipping buys Daiichi product tanker
    Latest disposal by recovering Japanese outfit tempts Oaktree-backed Greek operator
  • Port of Piraeus profits rise amid privatisation and strike
    Litigations dragged post-tax profits down significantly while revenues and costs fell
  • Teekay LNG newbuilding wins 15-year charter to haul Yamal cargoes
    Newbuilding will be delivered in early 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals digital vision as allure of big ships fades
    German carrier's chief commercial officer says technological innovation can help inspire a cost-effective industry
  • DSME chief in Dubai to negotiate with Sonangol over drillships
    State-owned financial institutions to provide equity investment to ensure drillships are delivered as scheduled
  • Ocean Yield to buy two chemical tankers for $70m
    Deal comes with12-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters to Navig8 Group
  • Five Hanjin ships stuck off coast of China
    Only two of the vessels being held are owned by the South Korean shipping line
  • Agility and Maersk Line sign deal to cut carbon emissions
    Companies are working together to explore innovative, commercially viable ways to reduce carbon footprint
  • Nordic American Tankers keeps its powder dry
    $115m equity offering to replenish equity funds and seek further fleet expansion
  • Shipping industry confidence grows for second straight quarter
    Confidence is at highest level in nine months, says Moore Stephens
  • Mid-October loading dates bring little cheer for VLCCs
    Charterers take older ships at lower levels, keeping rates weak

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Striking Santos dockers accuse terminals of using foreign labor
  • Container lessors detail how to return Hanjin boxes
  • ILWU, PMA to soon consider contract extension
  • Damco names new CEO as Maersk restructures
  • Issue of no-show containers highlights industry's inefficiencies
  • Ports grapple with challenges wrought by climate change
  • Russian court rejects liner appeals in price-fixing case
  • Shippers struggle to gauge financial health of alliance partners

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Kirby hit with civil penalty over spill
    Department of Justice reaches $4.9m settlement with tug owner over casualty involving bulker.
  • Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • Wison tests FLNG unit for delivery to Exmar
    Belgium-based energy shipping company now just needs to find charterer for vessel.
  • WTO: Container trade outlook gets weaker
    Forecast for world trade cut this year and next due to slowdowns in China and Brazil
  • OSG's future spinoff to pay parent $100m
    Loan amendment with allows OIN to pay dividend before split and requires $75m principal payment.
  • Pemex hires salvor to right listing Burgos
    After extinguishing fires, crews working to stabilise stricken chemical and products tanker.
  • ITIC urges brokers to move quickly on documents
    Tanker desks need to avoid delay on issues like demurrage claims, insurer warns.
  • Clarksons' Omar Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • AHTS rates down as rigs retired
    But it's not all doom and gloom for owners as bad weather and strikes combine in North Sea.
  • Clarksons' Nokta will lead its US operations
    Lead research analyst at Clarksons moves closer to investment banking side.
  • NAT shoots for $126m from share sale
    New York-listed tanker owner prices stock offering with chairman and vice chairman investing $5m.
  • Brightoil records surge in profit from tankers
    Hong Kong VLCC and aframax player rides favourable markets to better annual result.
  • Yamal deal for Teekay LNG newbuilding
    Contract leaves owner with a single open vessel in its orderbook, Evensen says.
  • Chartworld favourite for capesize resale
    Sources place Greek owner in pole position for second cape buy of the year.
  • Rothschild brought in to find ABG buyer
    State Bank of India tasks investment bank with finding new partner for struggling shipbuilder.
  • PSVs edge up despite tonnage glut
    Ostensjo Rederi manages to fix supply ship at higher rate, with 29 other units looking for work.
  • Thoresen in open hatch scrap sale
  • Seoul court sets Hanjin claims deadline
    Receivership proceedings continue, with creditors to register sums owed by 25 October.
  • Korean lines climb on Maersk Line M&A talk
    Jefferies believes both Hanjin and HMM will be targets for Maersk Line.
  • SBIC selling stake in Vietnam's PV Shipyard
    State holding company wants to restructure shipbuilder's capital.
  • DSME seals new headquarters sale
    Korean shipbuilder finds another buyer for office building after previous agreement fell through.
  • Ocean Yield adds two more tankers
    Lars Solbakken-led owner acquires 2013-built pair from Navios and charters them to Navig8 for 12 years.
  • No containership newbuilds to hit China hardest
    Chinese yards have the largest exposure to the boxship market in terms of ships on order, says Affinity.
  • Wisdom Marine gives green light to fundraiser
    Taiwanese shipowner says proceeds from share issue will go towards buying more ships.
  • Sea Trucks seals Mexican accommodation contract
    Construction vessels to be deployed in support of pipeline repair work for 90 day period.
  • Pavilion and ExxonMobil in LNG bunkering drive
    Singapore government-backed gas outfit to establish procedures for truck-to-ship deliveries.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Agility joins Maersk emissions reduction initiative
    Agility Logistics agreed to work with Maersk Line to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent per container on Agility shipments as part ...
  • Hanjin, HMM stocks rise amid takeover speculation
    The stocks of Hanjin Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) rose on the South Korea Stock Exchange Tuesday and a researcher at the ...
  • ATAG: Airlines support mandatory carbon offsets
    Airlines are pushing governments to adopt mandatory pollution limits, but may have to settle for a voluntary approach, at least for the tim...
  • Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • WTO cuts 2016 global trade forecast
    World trade will grow at slowest pace since financial crisis this year, according to the latest report from the World Trade Organization. ...
  • Port of Boston sets box volume record in August
    The Port of Boston's Paul W. Conley Container Terminal set an all-time monthly record in August with a throughput of 26,334 TEUs, the Massa...
  • Finnair, IAG add cargo capacity between London and Helsinki
    Finnair Cargo and IAG Cargo are adding cargo capacity between Helsinki, Finland and London, United Kingdom under an expanded capacity shari...
  • Executive Moves: FedEx and Jacksonville Port Authority
    FedEx Corp. said T. Michael Glenn , executive vice president of market development and corporate communications, will retire effective Dec....
  • CBP rolls out 'Aqualane' to more U.S. ports
    Ocean carriers that meet eligibility criteria for cargo security can receive privileges for expedited unloading at a half dozen more U.S. p...
  • DHL Global Forwarding to offer emergency air cargo services
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new global expedited airfreight service for urgent delivery of spare parts, critical medical supplies,...
  • AAR President: Re-regulation of STB rate review process 'misguided'
    Recent attempts to "re-regulate" the Surface Transportation Board's railroad rate review process are "misguided," according to Edward R. Ha...
  • Watco taps Herzog for PTC implementation
    Short-line railroad operator and holding company Watco Cos. LLC has tapped Herzog Technologies Inc. to assist with implementation of positi...
  • DHL expands European parcel network to Hungary, Slovenia
    Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its European parcel delivery network to include Hungary and Slovenia, according to a statement from th...
  • NEWS FLASH: Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • Baltic Exchange shareholders approve acquisition by SGX
    The Baltic Exchange reported Monday its shareholders approved of an acquisition by the Singapore Exchange. Based out of St Mary Axe, Londo...
  • Michelin unveils plans for new distribution center in S.C.
    Michelin will build a $270 million automated distribution center in Spartanburg County, S.C. to support distribution of tires for passenger...


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • San Francisco bunker fuel market expected tighter amid refinery turnaround: sources
    "Chevron typically supplies their San Francisco bunker market from Richmond,"
  • USAC bunker market little affected by planned PBF New Jersey refinery shutdown
    It can have an effect on gasoline and ULSD markets on the Atlantic Coast if they are down for a while.
  • Carnival quarterly bunker fuel bill falls 23.2%, consumption inches higher
    The company's bunker costs fell to $265 million in the three-month period from $345 million in the same period a year earlier
  • Spiralling oil demurrage costs challenge Venezuela's PDVSA
  • Brightoil's bunker sales jump 26% as overall profit sinks
    The company did not give a figure for bunker sales volumes but it sold 17.27 million mt in the year to June 30, 2015, according to its previous annual report. Based on this its 2015/16 sales volume would amount to 21.76 million mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Iran oil minister comments put pressure on crude futures
    At 1033 GMT, November ICE Brent crude futures were down 75 cents/b at $46.60/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was down 68 cents/b at $45.25/b.
  • Saudi's Falih says optimistic over 'consultation' talks in Algiers
  • Shipping companies eye second-hand dry bulkers; lenders cautious
    Second-hand sales are coming at a time when new building orders are slowing down, and even cancelled.
  • ANALYSIS: Algiers meeting could pave way for higher US crude stocks this fall
    Analysts widely doubt the conditions are ripe for an OPEC-led agreement that could tighten the global oil market balance.

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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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