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BRIEFS
March 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific contract rates higher than last year: APL says
  • US trade deficit hits 5-yr high while trade gap with China widens
  • 2016 a record year for Port of Baltimore
  • Port of Hamburg resumes growth with box volume up slightly
  • St Petersburg remains busiest container port in Russia
  • NYK is 'Best Green Shipping Line' for four years in a row
  • Shark fins found on Maersk Line, Cathay and Virgin flights despite ban
  • Global airfreight traffic increases by 6.9pc YoY in January: IATA
  • European court overturns 2013 decision to prevent UPS-TNT merger
  • BIFA downplays Amazon and Uber's entry into freight business

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • Samsara Group highlights its diverse portfolio of shipping solutions to the Pune trade
  • THE Alliance announces completed product & unveils unique contingency plan
  • UK Budget seen as neutral for shipping & good for offshore
  • US FMC eases regulatory burdens on NVOCCs
  • Onion exports up significantly
  • Steel exports show massive rise
  • M. V. SSL Delhi makes maiden call at DBGT, Tuticorin as part of PIX2 service

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tough year behind us
  • Uptick seen in Q4
  • Delivering fuel to 600 service stations
  • Geopost snapping up Stuart
  • Two promotions at American Airlines Cargo
  • Carbon neutral from Germany to USA and back
  • Installing mobile harbour crane for perishables
  • Deutsche Post reports slight revenue drop
  • First trains at year end
  • Boyce recruited by package delivery giant
  • Dnata opens new cargo facility in Adelaide
  • Next step for multimodal hub in Rotterdam
  • Strategic alliance announced
  • Parting of the ways at Jaxport
  • Wisconsin to support railfreight transport
  • Breitling starts DC-3 RTW trip

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • Nigeria and Libya: the wildcards of Africa's oil export potential
  • Zim names Eli Glickman as Danieli successor
  • Diamond exploration vessel commissioned by Namibia
  • C P Offen buys KG house Conti
  • Bulk shipping heads for lower Q1 earnings as scrapping slows
  • Tanker demand to outstrip supply in 2017-2019, predicts Torm
  • Spanish dockers delay national port strike again
  • Largest shareholder teams up with investors to take Solvang private
  • Anglo Eastern prepares to open new China crew recruitment centre
  • Ezion in talks to take over four rigs co-owned with Swissco
  • Former DSME CEO Nam charged with accounting fraud
  • Heightened credit risk in South Korea after Hanjin Shipping collapse
  • Court invites bids for Goseong O&S

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • THE Alliance draws up trust fund to protect group from member bankruptcy
  • Eli Glickman named as Rafi Danieli's replacement as chief executive of ZIM
  • Check the terminal choices before you pick your carrier, shippers advised
  • CEVA unveils refinancing plan to provide breathing space over mounting debts
  • UK misses a trick - budget tax cuts would have boosted post-Brexit competitiveness
  • The other side of Hunter Harrison's CP legacy: white-collar workers driving trains
  • Maersk head of sales Michael Hansen to join Hempel
  • Europe-China silk route reefer volumes on the up, but for how long?

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • Damen picks Dassault for digital transformation
  • VIDEO: Sponge could be breakthrough in spill clean-up
  • Bourbon lenders agree extension of debt maturities
  • BMT designing new RoPax ferry for Scotland
  • VIDEO: Crowley builds LNG bunkering terminal
  • Teekay signs up three ME-GI sisters for PrimeServ EMC
  • What's needed to bring ULCVs into New York?

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • V.Group adds to management team
  • Zim appoints successor to Rafi Danieli
    Update: Former Israel Electric chief executive Eli Glickman to take charge of Israeli line
  • Wrist Ship Supply profit hit by bargain hunters
    Squeezed customers look for lower priced goods for their ships and offshore units
  • BIMCO makes fresh call to step up bulkers demolition
    Fleet growth led by handymax segment
  • Strong Chinese iron ore demand drives capesize rates above $12,000 per day
    Exports from Australia and Brazil pick up as freight rates rally to a six-week high
  • Long Beach box traffic slumps
    Early Chinese New Year hits February traffic, pushing year-to-date figures below 2016 levels
  • Spanish unions cut back ports strike
    Workers cancel action on Friday and early next week in hope of successful labour reform negotiations with employers
  • Torm in financing drive but keeps cards close to its chest
    Updated: Danish product tanker firm has concrete plan for secondhand purchases after 2016 net loss
  • US output of LPG to rise
    Fresh cargo-carrying opportunities for VLGCs amid US volume forecasts and Asian demand
  • Offen takes over Conti Group
    German owner boosts fleet with acquisition of owner and shipmanager
  • The Alliance to take collective responsibility in case of carrier collapse
    Contingency fund will be established to protect shippers against bankruptcy risks
  • Dry bulker freight rates to remain firm with rosy demand, says Platts
    But supply-side headaches might put a damper on sentiment
  • APL launches Japan Straits Express Service
    Inaugural voyage will start on April 17
  • UK budget neutral for shipping and good for offshore
    No news is good news as shipping rules are unaffected
  • Asia sea robbery incidents trend lower in February
    But crew abductions continue to be a cause for concern
  • Diana Shipping secures time charters with Koch and Transgrain
    Improved rates to generate $7.5m in gross revenue for minimum charter periods
  • An electric future
    Developing cleaner motive power for ships is gathering momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • Spring forecast to bring double-digit US import gains
  • LA-LB terminals, carriers try to ensure ports' green plan doable
  • Industrial demand drives up US spot truckload rates
  • Zim names Glickman CEO
  • Swift searches for US freight bump to accelerate rates
  • Brazil seeks $14B booster for freight infrastructure
  • Jaxport's Taylor resigns amid looming deepening decision
  • CEVA bullish on 2017 as loss widens
  • Shipper interest in JNPT import-speeding program jumps
  • Dockworkers in Spain cancel three more strike days
  • THE Alliance details network, bankruptcy failsafe

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • EMAS Chiyoda prepares to tear up $342m in contracts
    Offshore vessel company asks US bankruptcy judge to terminate five charters.
  • US ports are above average, only slightly
    Quadrennial scorecard on US infrastructure sees small gains in port spending.
  • US yard's claim could lead Ezra to wind up
    Singapore offshore vessel owner says it may start insolvency proceedings if $3.21m claim cannot be paid.
  • Former Israel Electric boss takes over at Zim
    Shipping outsider takes helm from Rafi Danieli to lead Israeli liner operator at key juncture.
  • Oldendorff sitting pretty in bulker bargain hunt
    Germen owner leading the way as both real and paper profits open up on ships bought at the bottom.
  • Shots fired at Dragnis-controlled ship
    A Greek bulker came under attack in African waters and four seafarers were kidnapped in a separate incident.
  • Ineos' new tank to add to VLGC cargo needs
    European petrochemical company looking to enhance LPG supply flexibility.
  • Star Bulk wins Qualship status from USCG
    Vessels in the fleet of Petros Pappas-backed bulker owner join 'elite' class, agency says.
  • WSF sells oldest ferry for further trading
    Ship built in 1954 heading from US to the Caribbean.
  • Kjaedegaard in at V.Group
    Former Maersk executive joins reshaped board of world's largest management company.
  • More charges laid against ex-DSME CEO
    Nam Sang-tae accused of cooking yard's books for additional two years.
  • Claus-Peter Offen takes over Conti Group
    German market takes another consolidation step as 169-ship fleet created.
  • European yards team up to deliver message
    Five green recycling facilities form new group aiming to keep EU ships in Europe.
  • Torm to leave no stone unturned on growth path
    Chief executive says largest cash position for nearly a decade means it can look at all expansion options.
  • Polferries orders $110m ro-pax in Poland
    Domestic operator picks Gryfia yard for the start of its fleet renewal.
  • Brittany Ferries posts best numbers in decade
    French operator says passengers and freight volumes rose last year.
  • Farstad fixes finance for Vard newbuild
    Danske Bank, DNB and others providing $35m for ship chartered to Technip.
  • Crewman airlifted from Greek bulker
    Greek authorities deploy Super Puma helicopter to assist 24-year-old man on Technomar bulker.
  • Wrist profit worsens in offshore slump
    World's biggest ship supplier hit by reduced demand in 2016.
  • Shreyas buying Balaji Shipping from parent
    Transworld group reorganising its India to Middle East operations.
  • Zim launches online emissions calculator
    Israeli line's clients can work out how much CO2 and SOX is coming from its boxships.
  • THE Alliance takes bankruptcy precaution
    Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, MOL, NYK and Yang Ming develop contingency plan in the wake of Hanjin's demise
  • Torm joins sale-and-leaseback ranks
    Danish owner reveals double deal at the same time as bottom line loss but strong operating figures.
  • Korean banks' profit fall 32% in 2016
    Net earnings chopped due to losses from domestic shipbuilding and shipping.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • ZIM taps Glickman as new CEO
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. said it has nominated Eli Glickman to serve as its next president and chief executive officer, effect...
  • K + N extends partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    Swiss-based third-party logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel Group has extended its partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) through 2...
  • THE Alliance details new service network
    THE Alliance, the vessel sharing arrangement between ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd of Germany, Taiwan's Yang Ming, and the "Big 3" Japanese li...
  • Claus-Peter Offen to purchase Conti Group
    Hamburg shipowner Claus-Peter Offen has announced plans to take over the Munich-based Conti Group, according to TradeWinds and Lloyd's List...
  • CSX train collides with charter bus in Biloxi, Miss.
    A CSX Corp. train collided with a charter bus in Biloxi, Miss., Tuesday afternoon, leaving at least four people dead and dozens more injure...
  • APL to commence new intra-Asia loop
    Ocean carrier APL, now a subsidiary of France's CMA CGM, is launching a new intra-Asia service dubbed "JTX," the company said in a statemen...
  • ZIM launches ECO data calculator
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM has launched a new ECO data calculator that provides their customers and business partners with information on ca...
  • Senate to hold hearing on Lighthizer USTR nomination
    The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing next Tuesday to consider the nomination of Robert Lighthizer to be U.S. Trade Representati...
  • Roadrunner restructures temp-controlled service unit
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems has formed a new temperature-controlled transportation unit by combining M. Bruenger and R&M Transpor...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 9, 2017
  • Oil futures' slide continues, NYMEX April crude settles below $50/b
    NYMEX April crude settled $1 lower at $49.28/b, the low for a front-month NYMEX contract since November 29. ICE May Brent declined 92 cents to $52.19/b, lowest level for prompt-month Brent since November 30.
  • CERAWEEK: Shale boom may threaten OPEC/non-OPEC deal, but more investment needed
    - Saudi, Russian ministers try to assuage worry about US shale growth - US output estimated to grow as much as 600,000 b/d this year - Global supply crunch looms amid decline in investments
  • First fuel oil VLCC for April fixed as Europe to Asia arbitrage opens up
    The Maran Athena VLCC will load from Rotterdam on April 1 for a freight lumpsum of $3.5 million, booked by Total's shipping arm CSSA, according to shipping reports.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks surge on closed arbitrage to Asia
    Unattractive economics to send fuel oil to Singapore in March has caused fuel oil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region to surge
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • FUTURES: Crude sinks under weight of US inventories
  • Fourth VLCC booked for March Forties loading despite lackluster Asian demand
    A fourth VLCC has been reportedly placed on subjects to load Forties crude at the Hound Point terminal in March, according to trading and shipping sources, despite persistent doubts about current Far Eastern demand for Atlantic Basin crudes.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • LNG bunkering group SEA\LNG inks MOU to accelerate use of LNG as marine fuel
    SEA\LNG has pledged to share knowledge and data with SGMF.

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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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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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