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September 8, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy rate hikes to Med and Black Sea ports September 15
  • Cosco expects US$300 million in savings from OOCL deal over 20 years
  • Injection of mega capacity to have long-term impact on shipping
  • Dredging works at Port of Philadelphia on track with fresh federal funds
  • Containership demolition slowed 90pc between January and June
  • Hong Kong's OOCL makes the most of its new massive mega ships
  • LA chassis supplier CIMC sends 600 goosenecks to Texas floods
  • DP World finishes Prince Rupert Fairview Terminal expansion
  • Teamsters protest Cummins healthcare cuts at Dallas trade fair
  • Consolidated Chassis Management starts new toll collection scheme
  • Troubled Cathay talks to pilots hoping they will settle for less
  • French ground handling giant WFS throughput leaps 17pc in US
  • Ethiopian Airlines and nation's airports merge into a single unit

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • HMM completes its first blockchain pilot voyage
  • MOL-operated car carrier serving Africa loads 800 used vehicles
  • MSC's extended IMED service to connect Hamad Port with Indian gateways
  • Oilmeals exports surge
  • Goods Registration timings for examination of export goods at Export Docks
  • IGTPL sets monthly throughput record in Aug.
  • Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates leading performers of Kandla trade at KPT's 2nd annual awards
  • Petronet LNG in JV to develop LNG terminal in Sri Lanka
  • Commerce Minister assures support to start-ups
  • Task Force on employment & exports formed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Staying on course
  • Gouw joins commission at LA's second biggest cargo airport
  • ITF and IKEA begin dialogue
  • New IT for express deliveries in Germany
  • Ports America enhances ro-ro vessel drivers' training
  • United transforms A350 order
  • BDP International finds favour with GTM
  • Complex coal transport logistics for Huafeng
  • First container platforms with adjustable loading length
  • Faster transit from Townsville to Singapore
  • Jettainer names Mühlenkamp director of operations
  • Dnata orders Siemens software to digitalize processes
  • Ceva and Carrefour ink new pact
  • New intermodal link between Gdansk and Paskov
  • Reorganisation of Russia's UAC
  • Stable performances on Germany's inland waterways
  • Two more B777s for Nordwind Airlines

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • Detention risks elevate with start of BWM Convention
  • Bourbon sustains a further heavy loss in H1
  • Second tanker looting marks return of oil theft piracy in Asia
  • HMM completes first blockchain pilot voyage
  • Cargo tracking must be improved, says marine insurer
  • Mermaid Maritime wins three subsea contracts worth USD12 million
  • Mercator Lines files to wind up
  • New orders keep Oshima busy to 2020
  • Indonesia resumes nickel ore exports

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • Rotterdam to hold congestion crisis talks tomorrow, but shippers don't expect problems to ease until next year
  • Maersk credit rating downgrade threats are a red herring, argues financial analyst
  • Carriers and ports warn customers of closures as Irma makes its way to the US
  • DHL Supply Chain and Huawei opt for IoT to boost automotive manufacturing efficiency
  • Robert Van de Weg goes his own way with AirWay Cargo
  • All change at Cathay Pacific Cargo as Mark Sutch goes to India and Ronald Lam named cargo director

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • Ten hijackers seized after tanker crew triggers SSAS alarm
  • USCG sets port condition X-ray for South Florida ports
  • VIDEO: Huge containership inaugurates raised Bayonne Bridge
  • Red Funnel orders second fast cat at Wight Shipyard
  • Meyer Werft lays keel for first LNG-fueled cruise ship
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 25 to USCG
  • LNG bunkering barge will have Wartsila cargo system

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • Shipping urged to work with other transport modes to obtain good Brexit deal
    Time is short and there is a clear need for the transport industry to co-ordinate its efforts if the UK's...
  • IACS claims its place in shipping's vacant middle ground
    "Who can manage the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders?"
  • UK government pledges £6m to cut shipping emissions "to zero"
    Government sets target of creating a zero-emissions sector
  • Guangzhou said to be under pressure to curb coal imports
    The port denies talks about ban on foreign coal
  • VLGC rates firm up in Middle East and US Gulf after Harvey
    BLPG index rises to its highest level since end-June
  • Capes shift up a gear to earn $19,500 per day
    Coal and iron ore from Australia, Brazil and South Africa appear robust, says Fearnleys
  • Frictionless trade is a post-Brexit priority, says Dingle
    Maritime UK chairman calls on government to keep trade flowing
  • Bunk out at Briese, reopening succession question at heavylift giant
    But Leer company will hang on to Auerbach stake, sources confirm
  • Removing coastal roadblocks
    US politicians are likely to shoot down the attempt to abolish the Jones Act, which means American coastal shipping will...
  • Bertram Rickmers in comeback with bid for shipmanagement arm of Rickmers Group
    German shipowner heads rescue plan for part of group that was declared insolvent in June after bank bailout efforts failed
  • UK maritime employers missing out on skills funding
    Employers championing the skills they want in apprentices
  • Braemar to buy NAVES Corporate Finance
    Acquisition to be paid for via cash, convertible loan notes and shares issuance
  • Lloyd's List boosts container shipping coverage with new hire
    Fluent Japanese and Korean speaking Hong-Kong-based reporter will also focus on northeast Asia
  • Maritime Security Transit Corridor formed to deter vessel attacks near Horn of Africa
    Providing a recommended merchant traffic route will allow naval forces to concentrate surveillance efforts
  • Shipping could face $100bn bill as ballast water regulations come into force on Friday
    But shipowners will have a two-year grace period to comply with the Ballast Water Management Convention
  • Meyer Turku doubles shipyard upgrade investments
    Investments are aimed to help triple production rates at the shipyard
  • HMM completes pilot blockchain voyage with reefer-laden boxship
    Korea's flagship carrier is now looking at a second pilot voyage in October, this time with dry containers
  • Mercator Lines Singapore to be wound up
    Company unable to justify an extension of judicial management

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • CMA CGM adds NY-NJ to upgraded 14,000 TEU loop
  • Southeast US ports shuttering as Irma barrels down
  • HMM aims for full blockchain adoption by year-end
  • DP World Cochin growth outpaces Indian rivals
  • Bangladesh pursues aid for shipping infrastructure
  • Inland Chinese shippers turn to Russian Far East ports
  • Korea nuclear tensions bleed into shipping
  • Infographic: How tech helps shippers manage supply chains
  • Qatar inaugurates mega-port amid trade blockade
  • British ports: UK must stay in EU Customs Union

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • Dull, safe and boring? Not this Volvo
  • B+H's Mike Hudner on the comeback trail
    Fate has dealt Mike Hudner some tough hands, in life as in shipping. But as Joe Brady discovers, the B+H veteran hasn't lost the ability to spot an opportunity
  • Norwegian Hull's half-year result beats expectations
    Bergen-based mutual detects signs of premium levels flattening out following an underwriting performance that was above forecasts in the current market
  • Shipping 'must go outside for new leaders'
  • Allure of Greek portfolio leads to Berenberg deal
    Private bank takes $460m in RBS loans as stepping stone to securing more banking and foreign exchange business in leading shipowning nation
  • Misje Bulk sees improved rates but records annual loss
  • Tankers International shifts corporate home onshore
    Longest running VLCC pool player rejigs structure to comply with key charterers' requirements and gain access to credit lines
  • Shipping can innovate and still keep its best traditions
  • Hudner lays out $200m shipowning comeback
    Former B+H frontman is aiming to end shipping exile - if he can get the finance
  • China splashing out on ports, and investing in geopolitics?
    State-run companies have spent $20bn on dock infrastructure globally in the past year, but Beijing will have to think about how its influence is viewed
  • Livanos backs 'maritime Davos' to shape future of the industry
    Driving more ambitious emissions reduction targets is top of the agenda for new Global Maritime Forum
  • Macquarie says its KG-inspired shipping run is still building
    Veteran Morten Arntzen says lender free of legacy debt has found the perfect timing to build business at 'appropriate' pricing for non-investment grade industry
  • Capital Products closes on $460m refinancing
    Previously announced refinancing offer from existing lenders now a done deal.
  • Formula Win: 20 Questions with Braemar's Louise Evans
  • RBS exits shipping, but when one door closes...
    Harry Papachristou charts the bank's exodus from Greek shipping - and discusses the sector's options
  • The kings of coatings have got it covered
    Roderick Craig talks to the father and son who have built on the proud family tradition at marine coatings giant Jotun
  • Brazilian eyes Chinese-built sub-panamax resales
  • Massive jump in containership values seen as a 'one-off'
  • HMM makes $162m grab for former Oceanbulk boxships
    Questions over the Greek owner's commitment to the boxship sector after HMM spends close to $1bn to buy resale boxship and VLCC newbuildings
  • Fears of midsize pain as small and larger boxships move in
    Uncertainty over future prospects for midsize containerships has resulted in an orderbook dominated by smaller feederships and ultra large tonnage
  • Harvey shows that shipping is not immune to climate change
    Global ports are at increasing risk from extreme weather events, and those that do not adapt will find their customers moving elsewhere
  • Last of Hansa Treuhand's boxships hit the market
    It has taken less than a year for the former KG trailblazer to exit the sector
  • CNOOC taps LNG shipowners for chartered tonnage
  • CLP Power closes in on FSRU and LNG supply
  • Epic chief sees upside in small pressurised LPG shipping sector
    But brokers covering this market say current conditions remain weak despite the future holding promise
  • Delivery slides for newbuilds as KC-1 woes mount
    Samsung Heavy Industries battles to install new Kogas-designed cargo containment system on first vessel
  • PLN set to relaunch request for small-scale LNG shipping needs
    Revised plan to be unveiled soon as Indonesian power outfit takes new look at how to structure its project
  • DNV GL upbeat on future of seaborne energy trade
    Half of the world's energy demand is forecast to come from renewables by 2050 but that does not mean shipping energy volumes will decline
  • Ready, steady, float: FLNG takes the plunge
    It has been a long time coming, but this is the year FLNG left the drawing board and entered the water. Special report by Lucy Hine
  • Special one: Petronas' history maker
  • Shell's Prelude in sea major
  • Golar's Hilli is a transformative experience
  • Rigs 'inflection point' offers hope of gradual recovery for OSVs
    More rigs at work will mean more work for offshore, although there is a long way to go for both
  • K Line Offshore first to get 'cold ironing' notation from DNV GL
  • Meade forms partnership to take drones offshore
    M3 Marine and ROV Inspeksi launch joint venture to help clients 'get ahead of the game' via speedier vessel inspections
  • IMO boss compliments Chittagong improvements
  • Tsuneishi tests green market with $300m repairer in the Philippines
    Proposed recycling plant on the island of Negros is the biggest investment of its kind since 2009
  • Piracy 2.0: Shipping gets serious about cyber crime
    Attacks on shipping are nothing new, from the Spanish Main to the Somali coast, but as Paul Berrill reports, today's most dangerous threat comes from your computer
  • Vietnamese refugee reunited with Bergesen rescuers
    Thirty-seven years ago, Yen Siow and 81 other Vietnamese refugees were saved from certain death on the high seas. Thanks to the power of social media, she has been reunited with her rescuers. Roderick Craig reports
  • Germany's Stella Marine loses tanker duo to V.Ships
  • NYK places orders for VLCC quartet in Japan
  • Spot rates for MR tankers fall as refineries restart after Harvey
    Atlantic Basin clean tanker markets are returning to normal after day rates spiked in hurricane's wake
  • Hellespont 'on comeback trail' with $134m order
    Greek family owner makes its first 'investment in newbuildings since 2008 as its business fortunes turn full circle
  • Mysterious Iranian vessel's secret past follows it to Alang breakers
    The Sirus 1 was linked to tanker arm of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
  • Putting on the writs: the untold postscript to the Torrey Canyon story
    Julian Bray reveals the role played by the late Joe Grimberg in the aftermath of the tanker disaster half a century ago
  • Richardson rings the changes at SSY
    Lucy Hine discovers Mark Richardson's vision for shipbroking giant Simpson Spence Young in a shifting landscape
  • Downsizing Bocimar axes supramax bulker
  • Common Progress rules out bulker buy
  • Melissanidis family joins Greek dry bulk rush
  • Technomar boosts fleet again with Chinese-built panamax
  • Thailand's Double A Power lines up sale of its only capesize bulker
  • Klaus Kjaerulff-led newcomer already has three ships

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • South Carolina International Trade conference postponed
    South Carolina, along with the states of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, has issued a State of Emergency due to the impending threat ...
  • U.S. steel makers speak up for solar panel import relief
    The Steel Manufacturers Association, a trade group that represents 30 of the largest steel producers across North America, has spoken out i...
  • Teamsters rejects UPS proposal for personal vehicle deliveries
    Teamsters National UPSNegotiating Committee has rejected a UPS proposal to create a "new classification of Full-time Seasonal Personal Vehi...
  • Hamad Port officially opens for business
    Qatar recently opened its $7.4 billion Hamad Port to "help shield its economy against sanctions enforced by neighboring Arab states," accor...
  • Hurricanes causing supply chain chaos in U.S. Southeast
    The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey coupled with Hurricane Irma slowly approaching the U.S. East Coast is wreaking havoc on supply chains, se...
  • USDOT makes $500m in TIGER grants available
    The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday said $500 million is now available in the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Rec...
  • Cloud Logistics integrates Truckstop.com rate index
    The web-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Cloud Logistics has integrated a spot market index tool from Truckstop.com in...
  • China Merchants acquires 90% of Brazil's Paranagua port
    China Merchants Port Holdings (CM Port) plans to acquire a 90 percent stake in Brazil's second largest port, Paranagua, for 2.89 billion Br...
  • Vietnam resumes U.S. distillers grain imports
    Vietnam will once again start accepting imports of U.S. distillers dried grains (DDGS), after it had suspended these shipments in December ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
  • US DATA: Storm upheaval causes plunge in USGC refinery activity
    A dramatic drop in US Gulf Coast refinery activity because of Hurricane Harvey yielded an expected draw in product inventories and build in crude stocks last week, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • Houston Ship Channel ports seeing vessels with maximum 42-foot drafts
    Aids to navigation repair and recovery continue at Houston Ship Channel area ports and waterways, and these should be complete within the next few days, while draft restrictions there are 36-42 feet, a marine agency executive said Thursday.
  • Buckeye implements hurricane plan for Bahamas crude, product terminal
    US midstream player Buckeye Partners is implementing hurricane preparedness plans for its major crude oil and product storage terminal on the island of Grand Bahamas in advance of Hurricane Irma, the company said Thursday.
  • Florida ports, gasoline blenders prepare for Hurricane Irma
    The US Coast Guard on Thursday placed restrictions on key Southeastern Florida ports ahead of Hurricane Irma, warning of gale force winds within 48 hours, as gasoline and diesel storage facility operators worked to secure operations.
  • PHILLIPS 66 WITHDRAWING US JONES ACT REQUEST: SPOKESMAN
    Phillips 66 is withdrawing a request for a US Jones Act waiver it had submitted last week in response to the impact of Hurricane Harvey, a company spokesman said Thursday.
  • NYMEX ULSD strengthens as EIA data shows distillate draw
    NYMEX October ULSD rose 2.66 cents to $1.7861/gal Thursday after Energy Information Administration showed the first glimpse into the impact that Hurricane Harvey has had on US inventory data.
  • Piraeus bunker fuel surpasses eight-month high
    Bunker fuel at Piraeus, Greece, reached its highest point in over eight months Wednesday on the back of a strong regional benchmark.
  • Hamburg bunker fuel reaches two year high despite good supply
    Bunker fuel in Hamburg, Germany, hit its highest point in over two years Wednesday, despite supply and demand being unremarkable, boosted by a surging benchmark.
  • Bunker supply tightens in Black Sea on Kerch bridge delays
    Bunker availability has tightened in the Black Sea following delays of deliveries of product arriving via rivers, although the situation is expected to ease next week, said bunker sources.
  • Trefoil re-enters Rotterdam ULSFO market as 2020 sulfur cap draws nearer
    Marine fuel supplier Trefoil has decided to re-enter the ultra low sulfur fuel oil market amid increasing liquidity of the product and interest in it.
  • Japan's Mitsui, Russia's Gazprom sign agreement for small and mid-scale LNG
    Gazprom and Mitsui are also partners in the Sakhalin II project, which includes Russia's only active LNG plant.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Hong Kong's Cosco signs dual charter deal with Singapore's PIL
  • Cruise operator Carnival on track to get its first fully LNG powered ship
    The seven fully LNG powered ships are to be delivered between 2018 and 2022.
  • US Genoil signs agreement with Russian institutes for technology to meet IMO sulfur cap
    The partnership has already received high sulfur fuel oil from a shipping client which is being tested at UFA.
  • Putin says sanctions won't resolve N. Korean crisis, mulls economic projects
    - Russian, South Korean presidents agree to boost bilateral cooperation - Talk about involving North Korea in trilateral projects

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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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