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January 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore quarterly GDP estimates up 9.1pc, surpassing 3-year high
  • Trump recycles Reagan China critic as new US Trade Representative
  • Q4 ocean freight contract rates up from Q3: Drewry
  • Pretoria mayor visits Taiwan, defies South Africa ANC one-China policy
  • Ivory Coast authorities forbid terminal charges as Ghana did in October
  • Colombo terminal sees throughput rise 28pc in 2016 to 2 million TEU
  • Amazon accused of being 'monopoly hiding in plain sight'
  • Cambodia plans to expand its ports to reach 700,000 TEU capacity
  • Yusen expands European network with opening of first Swiss office
  • British Airway's David Clark named WFS safety and security chief
  • ALHA's tricky shipment of 30 horses from Milan to Doha
  • Remote Galapagos Islands served with regular 737-400F service

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • 2017 will be a year for bold steps toward positioning the NYK Group for the times ahead, says NYK President Tadaaki Naito
  • COSCO Shipping Lines declares zero tolerance policy on illegal wildlife trade
  • Developments at Alang seen as reflective of 2016 being year of progress & promise for ship recycling
  • International Group's 2017 reinsurance rates
  • Lighthouses to be developed as tourist attractions
  • Market conditions in container segment improved in 2016, says analysis
  • Now a rail freight service between China & London
  • Cabinet approves agreement between India & Uruguay on cooperation & mutual assistance in Customs matters
  • Certification of Origin of Goods for European Union Generalised System of Preferences (EU-GSP) - Modification of the system as of 1 January, 2017
  • Exports expected to look up in 2017
  • India & Portugal to cooperate in agriculture & allied sectors

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New owner for Australian intermodal provider
  • Green light for LHVs in Germany
  • Swiss chemical forwarder invests more in Singapore
  • AMES to acquire Pemco
  • Outpost for shipping services set up in Taiwan
  • German real estate provider hands out new roles
  • UK: rail freight operator to deliver biomass
  • HMM finds allies for intra-Asian trade
  • Asam pushes excellence further in West Africa
  • US refrigerated rail service provider in new hands
  • Start-ups - a challenge and headache
  • Port of Valencia's investment plan up to 2020
  • New HQ address for Turkish logistics provider
  • First nonstop flight from USWC to Cuba takes off

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Former DSME division head found guilty of embezzlement
  • Bosses of Japan's Big 3 shipping lines address New Year challenges
  • Two container vessels collide off Malaysia, Singapore waters
  • Seoul issues standards for ships crossing Northern Sea Route
  • Suez traffic drops by average 88 ships per month
  • Courage Marine drops South Korean entertainment ambitions
  • Swiber faces fresh claims of over USD60 million
  • SM Group pushes on with box ship purchases
  • Hyundai HI reduces order target for 2017

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Descartes Systems buys Datamyne to boost trade data analysis
  • ATSG buys Pemco as customer Amazon lures more shippers into its distribution net
  • Maersk launches online container booking platform for smaller Chinese shippers
  • Japanese lines eye a new shipping horizon and a battle to regain profitability
  • A vertical really taking off: aerospace logistics - the latest Loadstar LongRead
  • How blockchain will transform our cities
  • First China-UK freight train as Xi seeks to lift trade
  • SingPost names Toll Holdings' Paul Coutts as its new chief executive

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • CBO takes a hard look at Navy shipbuilding plan
  • Lake Assault fireboat battles Lake Geneva fire
  • Canadian repairs to barge raise coastwise privilege question
  • Metal Shark expands its Latin American and Caribbean presence
  • ClassNK opens two new offices in Turkey
  • USCG issues RFQ for polar icebreaker studies

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Can VLGCs defy 2017 expectations after promising start?
    Spot market is a relative improvement for owners as year kicks off
  • UK cruise group goes into administration
    Most employees fired as operations halt, 400 cruiseship passengers overseas protected by ATOL coverage
  • Suezmax and aframax markets begin year on quiet note
    Tight tonnage lists, Chinese New Year demand and West African cargoes to boost earnings in coming weeks
  • AGCS gets new head of marine as Gerhard is reshuffled
    Ossena steps up to top job at hull insurance giant
  • SGX cautiously optimistic on dry bulk for 2017
    Outlook comes despite a 20% decline in the BDI over December last year
  • Japan's big three shed more light on boxship integration
    Companies will draw up a new business plan to reflect restructuring
  • Korea Line stakeholders reject plan to buy Hanjin's Asia-US assets
    Deal to take place through shipping unit established by parent SM Group instead
  • Temas Line buys land in Surabaya to use as container yard
    Purchase expected to help grow revenue by 10% in 2017
  • HHI and HMD set lower sales targets for 2017
    New revenue targets come amid continued weakness in the shipping sector worldwide
  • Singapore maritime authorities issue 51 bunker survey licences
    Licences valid for a period of one year
  • Supramax market suffers an unhappy new year
    But market sentiment remains positive with brokers expecting a recovery in rates
  • Containerships collide near Singapore causing oil spill
    Damaged bunker tank on APL Denver leaks 300 tonnes of oil
  • MOL targets return to operational profitability this year
    Slow trade phenomenon is not a short-term trend
  • Cosco Shipping inks co-operation pact with Chinese carmaker
    Deal to help meet growing demand in the domestic vehicle shipping industry
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan box throughput rises 5% to 23.3m teu
    Growth cools from year-ago level of 6.1%
  • Fincantieri is preferred bidder for STX France stake
    Sale of other STX assets delayed until the first half of 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Air cargo peak season the best in years, data shows
  • Acquisition drives logistics provider NFI deeper into Canada
  • No expectation of service impact from JB Hunt, BNSF arbitration
  • Trucking turns to technology to blunt insurance hikes
  • HHL open-hatch ship moves cranes via Northern Sea Route
  • Pricing change yet to stoke Jawaharlal Nehru rail demand
  • Korea Line blocked, Hanjin assets to find new trans-Pac life
  • Antonov, Volga-Dnepr fly solo
  • UP asset acquisitions strengthen reefer capabilities
  • Suez traffic declines steadily as liners seek savings

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Tanker owner KNOT launches share sale
    New York-listed spinoff could use cash to buy ships from parent Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers.
  • Win may not translate to cash
    Chief operating officer Peter Bagh of Lubeck-based Oldendorff GmbH says staff are still reviewing the English High Court ruling in the case of 70,000 tonnes of iron ore that Oldendorff had to pay for after the buyer went belly-up.In principle, Oldendorff won a victory, as did shipowner Goulandris Bros on whose behalf Oldendorff is acting in the case. It remains to be seen whether that translates i
  • E-PAPER 2017: Hope mixed with caution
    Signs of optimism among owners that the worst dry bulk market in decades may have passed. But also words of caution that the year ahead remains unpredictable and the industry needs to remain disciplined in both scrapping tonnage and refraining from ordering newbuildings. China, OPEC, politics and regulatory requirements remain key in deciding the future for both dry cargo and tanker players, while
  • S&P boosts GulfMark after debt offer ends
    OSV-owner gets slight upgrade in credit ratings, but difficulties linger.
  • Suezmaxes lead dirty tanker spot slump
    Average suezmax spot rate declines 8.8% in one day as force majeure scenarios continue in West Africa.
  • Liberia pulls SMC for Newlead Victoria
    Bulker no longer allowed to transit on its own; cargo said to be stranded.
  • Tanker prices on slide but bulker bottom has passed, bank says
    DNB Markets expects crude rates to fall harder than tanker values during 2017.
  • Wison plans all-in-one FSRU and power plant
    New vessel design promises 'plug-in' power for developing countries.
  • SwissMarine takes panamax on time charter
    Japanese-owned bulker fixed on a day where BDI took an upward turn.
  • MSC behemoth grounds in Suez Canal
    A 13,050-teu containership reported a machinery transmission malfunction but is now cleared to go.
  • McDermott scores Saudi work for fleet
    Houston engineering company says its offshore vessels will carry out installation in Saudi Aramco project.
  • Idan Ofer opens up on 'peaceful' fleet division
    Shipowner says he and his brother Eyal are both "living happily ever after" as data shows contrasting fortunes during past few years.
  • Canadian LPG export plant gets greenlight
    Project would create second major export terminal in Pacific Basin.
  • Sunken Maersk vessels located off France
    Signs of pollution have been observed close to the location where two anchor-handlers sank in December.
  • Carl Buttner plots tanker newbuildings
    Letter of intent signed for six handysizes for delivery in 18 months
  • Finland's Containerships appoints CCO
    Jari Lepisto moves from chief finance officer role to spearhead customer operations.
  • Dof secures charters from Asco and Eni
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner inks long-term deals for PSV and AHTS.
  • Japanese yards overtake Korean rivals
    Clarksons orderbook figures suggest Asian builders have swapped places for first time in 17 years.
  • All Leisure goes into administration
    UK group cites "adverse financial position" for move after cruises cancelled.
  • Car carrier barred after skipping repair call
    Paris MOU bans veteran vessel after it failed to check in at Dubai yard.
  • Cochin Shipyard "will not be privatised"
    Indian government minister appears to call off shipbuilder's IPO.
  • CoscoCS buys into second Chinese bank
    Chinese owner's investment arm snaps up more than a billion shares in Bohai lender.
  • Maersk teams up with China's Alibaba
    Danish conglomerate allows shippers to use e-commerce services, bypassing freight forwarders.
  • K Line: boxship merger will make money in slump
    Japanese owner's president Eizo Murakami confident economies of scale will result from tie-up with NYK and MOL.
  • Hoegh LNG completes Grace dropdown
    Transfer of stake in FSRU to New York-listed MLP has gone through.
  • NYK chief Naito sets out growth targets
    Formation of new boxship venture will be felt across the group, but NYK president has clear plans for other divisions.
  • HMM in talks over port investment
    Korean owner teaming up with new alliance partners for moves into South-east Asia.
  • Ikeda laments shift from global to local
    MOL CEO also blames shipping's problems on consumers buying services rather than physical goods.
  • Solstad buys back $11m of Rem bonds
    Offer for debt followed merger with compatriot owner in December.
  • Age Remoy sells Solstad stock
    Former Rem Offshore chairman banks $357,000 from share sale after merger.
  • BWO set to receive FPSO blast payout early
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner in line for $250m for Cidade de Sao Mateus casualty.
  • Containerships collide off Malaysian port
    Pollution clean-up assets out in force after 300t of bunkers are spilled by APL vessel.
  • Containership targeted off Philippines
    Coast Guard said to have exchanged gunfire with armed men in two speedboats.
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco exits gas spot market
    Oslo-based shipbroker yet to recover from departure of senior broking duo in October.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Maersk-Alibaba tie-up a sign of changing times
    Maersk Line has partnered with the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to provide a direct booking link for shippers using Alibaba's platform,...
  • Japanese carrier joint venture will help when market is poor
    The decision by Japan's three major shipping companies - NYK, MOL and "K" Line - to combine their container liner and international port op...
  • UP purchases Railex reefer distribution assets
    In a move toward vertical integration of its refrigerated cargo services, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has acquired the refrigerated and col...
  • Commentary: Unclogging the airways
    The push is on for modernization of the United Kingdom's friendly skies. In early December, the U.K.-based air traffic control company NAT...
  • Trump names Lighthizer as USTR nominee
    President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he will nominate Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative. Lighthizer served as De...
  • Schneider National files for IPO
    Schneider National, Inc. filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission to trade Class B common stock. The Green Ba...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Tight supplies, Asian competition boost Pacific Northwest bunker fuel prices
    A beneficiary of the higher prices is the neighboring port of Vancouver, because Seattle is where suppliers in Vancouver buy most of their inventory.
  • IFO 380 CST Cartagena prices climb to their highest level since 2015 on tight supplies
    IFO 380 CST Cartagena was assessed at $338/mt delivered, an increase $11 from Tuesday. The assessment was the highest since July 31, 2015, when it was at $335/mt delivered, Platts data showed.
  • US fuel oil outright prices, crack spreads hit multi-year highs despite mixed demand
    The discount of USAC 3%S fuel oil to the front-month ICE Brent futures contract was assessed at $5.62/b. The discount was last narrower in February 2010, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Crude futures rise on OPEC/non-OPEC compliance hopes, softer dollar
    NYMEX February light sweet crude settled 93 cents higher at $54.22/b, while ICE March Brent rose 99 cents to settle at $56.46/b.
  • Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 14-week high amid firming Med demand
    The spread reached $1.75/mt late Tuesday, a rise of $6.25/mt on the day, after reaching lows of minus $12.25/mt near the end of 2016.
  • World Fuel Services to start bunker supply at Texas terminal
    Miami-based fuel supplier World Fuel Services is to start providing marine fuels at the Sunoco Logistics Nederland terminal in Texas from March
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Rhine levels 'a nightmare' for diesel traders
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude futures rise as producers implement production cuts
  • Singapore's MPA contains bunker fuel spill; port operations unaffected
    MPA will also investigate cause of collision.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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