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BRIEFS
September 30, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cuts CEC2 China-US east coast service from October 30
  • China exports' show strength as Standard Chartered index rises
  • WTO says global trade had its worst year since financial crisis
  • Chengdu-Rotterdam Express rail freight service arrives after 15 days
  • Sri Lanka's CICT becomes major hub to world's biggest containership
  • Malaysia's Westports will meet regional competition through expansion
  • Cargotec joins Finnish initiative to put autonomous ships in Baltic service
  • MacGregor organises 'Hack the Sea' event to reduce maritime waste
  • Boston's annual container throughput surges 12pc to 247,329 TEU
  • Air cargo chief David Bronczek to become COO, president of FedEx in 2018
  • Gatwick to study economics of airport to win cabinet support for expansion
  • Air Canada starts Montreal-Shanghai Dreamliner flights from February
  • ANA offers new temperature-controlled technology service

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Cabinet approves India-Korea undertaking on mutual recognition of seafarer certificates
  • Doctrine of Limitation of Liability
  • IWAI signs MoUs with Dredging Corporation of India, Paradip Port Trust & Mormugao Port Trust
  • Maersk Line orders 14,800 new reefer containers
  • Rubber dumping investigation on
  • India-Singapore MoU on innovation, creativity & technological advancement approved
  • A grand occasion that had a full house enthralled
  • Congratulations to the finalists & winners

International Transport Journalweb site
  • High expectations
  • New trucks for deliveries in urban areas
  • Trans-Asia rail network growing in Bangladesh
  • Airfreight virtuoso joins Röhlig
  • Topping out in Eindhoven
  • Latam axes Toronto service
  • Almost 40 year old partnership extended
  • Chengdu - Rotterdam in 15 days
  • MSC/ZIM: making adjustments/launching new slings
  • Baltic Exchange gets new custodian
  • Air Canada Cargo adds Toronto service
  • Bilbao's extended breakwater ready for use
  • Lease renewal in Prague
  • ICTSI Brunei -a top employer in the region
  • APLL beating a "not really sorry" retreat
  • Aprin to be Iran's biggest dry port and rail terminal
  • Thai flying to Teheran
  • New governance structure for Contship Italia

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Picking the winners and losers after surprise OPEC deal
  • Public shipowners retain narrow capital-market access
  • Scorpio companies pull plug on controversial insider fees
  • US: No changes to VGM enforcement after 1 October
  • APL Logistics retracts false statements about 'K' Line
  • COSCO Shipping to build terminal in Khalifa
  • Hanjin Shipping quiet on sale talk as offloading speeds up in Singapore
  • Some Rickmers Maritime Trust bond holders want immediate redemption

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Hanjin payment defaults add to charter rate misery in a depressed sector
  • Air freight rates improve a little, but in relation to what?
  • Analysis: restructured Maersk looks the best bet in a nervous industry
  • How do you book your cargo? Email still reigns...
  • South African competition authorities in 'seize and search' at six major shipping lines
  • Lufthansa poised for full Brussels Airlines takeover

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine adopts INTTRA eVGM service
  • VIDEO: Genting Dream debuts spectacular lighting system
  • MacGregor takes majority stake in Flintstone Technology
  • Tug sellers get close to asking prices
  • ITF slams U.S. treatment of Hanjin Shipping crew
  • South Africa suspects container shipping cartel
  • Fjord 1 battery ferries to have Siemens propulsion
  • Vigor Marine wins $7 million Navy contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Shipping told not to regard itself as indispensable to world trade
    Shipping prospects dimmed by globalisation backlash, warns OECD's Olaf Merk
  • Shipping veteran urges mindset change in digital age
    Evolving digital era means traditional shipowners must change or face decimation
  • LR wins 67-vessel German contract
    All vessels previously under DNV GL class
  • Shell's mega LNG fleet will focus on efficiency and safety, says shipping head
    Anglo-Dutch energy giant now has more than 100 LNG carriers shipping 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas
  • Shell's Henderson calls on industry to improve seafarer safety
    Seafarer fatality rates 20 times higher than UK construction industry
  • Waiting for the next shoe to drop
    Is Hanjin's bankruptcy the turning point for a container industry in crisis, or a sign of worse things to come?
  • Why World Maritime Day matters
    Shipping has a golden opportunity to promote its strategy for the future, do not squander it
  • IMO to discuss carbon roadmap for shipping
    Document being prepared for MEPC in October
  • Seanergy to go for further acquisitions
    Bulker owner posts second-quarter loss but says weak market brings expansion opportunities
  • Seanergy clinches takeover of two ER capes
    Greece-based bulker owner says vessels will cost $20.75m apiece
  • Martin Watson steps down at Watson Farley & Williams
    Former Chamber of Shipping president to retire from end of the month
  • Stranded British cadets disembark in Singapore
    Four British officer trainees stranded on board Hanjin Louisiana have arrived in Singapore
  • Zim shuffles Asia-US services
    Container line adjusts services for winter slowdown and opens link with MSC
  • Charleston wins clearance for dredging project
    US legislators open door to harbour deepening
  • Saam takes control of two more terminals
    Costa Rica Pacific port is added to operator's portfolio
  • Hanjin secures short-term borrowings to resolve cargo crisis
    Loans approved by Seoul Central District Court
  • Golden Week holidays take toll on capesize rates
    Rates to stabilise in the long term, says analyst
  • Saudi-led Opec policy shift may prove sticky for tanker markets
    Opec's Algiers pact to trim output signals change in strategy, but faces implementation hurdles
  • India's JNPT turns to solar energy to drive operations
    Port expects to recoup its investment in the energy savings project in two and a half years
  • APL Logistics clarifies K Line bankruptcy protection rumours
    Group says rumours were spread by individual employees and do not represent company's stance
  • Abu Dhabi inks container terminal deal with Cosco Shipping Ports
    Cosco Shipping Ports will pay a total consideration of $738m to Abu Dhabi Ports for the concession rights
  • South African authorities raid shipping line offices in rate-fixing investigation
    Raid conducted as part of investigations stemming from information provided by a member of the public
  • Here to help
    Automating oil records holds the promise of making crews' lives easier, and safeguarding their freedom

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • US forwarders seek clarity on changes to duty-free shipping criteria
  • Charleston lawsuit won't delay opening of new terminal
  • Some Hanjin boxes find a home in Southern California
  • Russia targets Argentina and Mercosur neighbors to plug food gap
  • SOLAS compliance high but holdouts, IT, and accuracy issues persist
  • APL Logistics rescinds statements on 'K' Line's financial health
  • US Congress set to pass port bill, but funding shake-up still undecided
  • Cosco Shipping Ports wins Khalifa terminal concession
  • US Export-Import Bank supporters urge Congress to act
  • Tough market delays construction work, project cargo demand
  • Phone recall rattles air cargo confidence in lithium battery rules

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Bugbee explains governance overhaul
    Investors applauding changes that came through listening, planning methodically over months.
  • Scorpio fee move draws positive reviews
    Evercore says elimination of S&P commission widens investor base; Deutsche Bank sees positive of sector.
  • VLCCs 'a real killjoy' to suezmax tankers
    Suezmax rally losing steam as low rates beckon charterers to bigger ships.
  • Outlook on 2017 tanker rates worsens on OPEC
    Paper markets see demand destruction if OPEC cuts go through.
  • Golar nears start of power plant work
    Joint venture Golar GenPower marks to bring FSRU to Brazil for integrated project.
  • Tanker duo downplay OPEC impact for now
    Market experts tell ASBA crowd that cartel's track record leaves room to doubt fallout from proposed production cuts.
  • Diamond S man sees happy winter
    Chartering guru Robin Heath says tanker rebound from horrid August has legs into 2017.
  • Minerva Bunkers culls offices
    Mercuria-backed outfit closing bases in Korea and Greece as it restructures.
  • Dof Subsea secures triple extension
    Oslo-listed company sees oil majors stretch the contracts of two PSVs and one AHTS.
  • Shin Yang chases down debts
    Malaysian yard and shipping player making sure it is paid as market recovery remains distant prospect.
  • Glander Int'l merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai bunker group stretches European reach with Norwegian combination.
  • Vroon opens for business in Mozambique
    New base in African nation opens up chance to play full part in regional market, owner says.
  • Scorpio group axes controversial fee
    Both public companies of Emanuele Lauro-led shipping group will no longer pay sale-and-purchase commissions to private affiliate.
  • Seanergy confirms ER capes addition
    Greek bulker owner expands its fleet as it logs a wider loss in the second quarter.
  • Sainty Marine drafts survival plan
    Troubled Chinese shipbuilder set to convert capital into 520 million shares to dispose of debt.
  • Stranded SCI ro-pax makes it back to port
    Indian ferry turns back for repairs after generator conks out.
  • NYK seals Chiyoda purchase deal
    Japanese giant enters the subsea sector as Ezra says sale of its stake has been completed.
  • MSC and Zim launch Black Sea run
    Swiss and Israeli owners teaming up to meet seasonal agricultural demand.
  • Glander merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai bunker group stretches European reach with Norwegian combination.
  • FAL Shipping sells tanker for scrap
    UAE owner banks up to $2.5m for 1988-built Zeta.
  • Glander takes over Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai group stretches European reach with Norwegian merger.
  • Cosco Shipping eyes Hanjin port assets
    Chinese giant may not be interested in vessels but could bid for terminals, local media report.
  • Cruiseship towed back to Bremerhaven
    V Ships-managed Albatros suffered technical fault after leaving for Dover.
  • Yard woes send profit plunging at Korean banks
    Seven major lenders see earnings drop 16% in the first six months as loan-loss provisions increase.
  • SAAM takes over Costa Rican port
    Chilean group paying $48.5m for Central American country's second-biggest terminal.
  • RMT bondholders team up to demand refund
    Container leasing company receives legal letter from law firm representing aggrieved investors.
  • Moody's "likely" to downgrade Maersk following split
    With no oil income to bolster transport arm, rating agency questions group's debt situation.
  • FreeSeas offloads elderly handysize bulker
    Disposal leaves over-the-counter listed shipowner with just one handysize bulker in fleet.
  • Tanker hit expected from Opec output cut
    UBS says 3%-5% of VLCC fleet to feel impact; offshore vessel owner stocks rebound on news.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United...
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff
    Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be...
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th...
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers
    Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...
  • Widdows: It's hard to see a way forward for Hanjin
    Ron Widdows, the former chief executive officer of both Neptune Orient Lines and Rickmers Holding, said he finds it difficult to see a way ...
  • Ocean carriers alter Asia-U.S. loops for winter 'slack season'
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM will be suspending its Seven Star Service (Z7S) between Asia and the U.S. East Coast for the winter "slack season...
  • CP president wants Canadian locomotive recorder rule implemented
    Canadian Pacific's president Keith Creel has called on the country's transport minister to implement locomotive voice and video recorders (...
  • MSC, ZIM launch new Black Sea service
    Ocean carriers Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and ZIM are launching a new Black Sea service to meet agricultural season demand, ZIM s...
  • House passes water infrastructure bill
    The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)reauthorization by a vote of 399 to 25. The...
  • Direct Relief breaks ground on medical aid distribution hub
    Direct Relief said Wednesday it broke ground on what will become the largest distribution hub for humanitarian medical aid in the United St...
  • C.H. Robinson CEO: M and startups are good for logistics
    C.H. Robinson CEO John Wiehoff said there's a pretty straightforward reason why there was so much acquisition activity in the third-party l...
  • JDA focuses on microservices
    A plethora of new entrants into the logistics technology field has made some established software providers take notice, if not worried. T...
  • South Africa's Competition Commission raids six container shipping firms
    South Africa's Competition Commission said Wednesday it conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of six cargo shipping comp...
  • Port of Longview seeks operator for two berths at Bridgeview Terminal
    The Port of Longview along the Columbia River in Washington state is seeking a company to redevelop and operate berths 1 and 2 of its Bridg...
  • Sunoco Logistics buys Vitol's crude platform in the Permian Basin
    Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. is purchasing the Vitol Group's Permian Basin crude oil system in West Texas for approximately $760 million ...
  • Christian Millet, head of Logfret, dies
    Christian Millet, head of the French freight forwarder Logfret, died Sept. 17 at the age of 58. He had succumbed from a battle with brain ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Oil futures rise as market eyes possible OPEC accord with caution
    NYMEX November crude settled 78 cents higher at $47.83/b. ICE November Brent settled 55 cents higher at $49.24/b.
  • Hong Kong bunker fuel price jumps to year high on crude gains, supply tightness
    Hong Kong 380 CST delivered bunker fuel was last assessed higher on September 1, 2015, at $270/mt
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Asian imports, Saudi exports spiral upwards
    China, the world's leading crude importer, saw landings spike to a 12-week high of 23, up five from the previous week.
  • Union Maritime buys PGTM scrubber on credit
    Deal could make fitting scrubbers more attractive for shipowners
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • CHINA DATA: Aug apparent demand for jet rises; falls for gasoil, fuel oil
  • Marine fuel trader Glander International merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Scandinavian Bunkering's Tonsberg office in Norway will become Glander International Bunkering's second European office, after Geneva, and its staff in Singapore will add to the merged company's Singapore operation
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips as markets mull OPEC deal fundamentals
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC deal could hasten market rebalancing, but key details unresolved
    OPEC ceiling between 32.5 million to 33 million b/d aimed to rebalance the oil market

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
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%)
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
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
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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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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.
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