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September 13, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT sells Zeebrugge terminal to Cosco for US$41.8 million
  • Maersk blanks transpac sailings for China's Golden Week holiday
  • Mega alliances drag Klang down despite universal port prosperity
  • Top global ports see box throughput rise 7.2pc in second quarter: report
  • Scotland's Grangemouth starts terminal resurfacing to up capacity
  • Soon-to-be Cosco's OOIL signs UN Global Compact - first in HK to do so
  • Savannah, Charleston ports close and re-open after Irma sweeps through
  • Work underway to build new container terminal at Port of Chittagong
  • How India Railways got supplies to Nepal through devastating flood waters
  • Containerships cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4pc during 2016
  • Ships at Saudi Aramco ports need to report on ballast water content
  • Cargo Antonio AN-26 crash lands in eastern Congo near Rwanda
  • India's domestic cargo grows 8pc as international freight rises 6.2pc
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics company Cargo Signal

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Boxship demolition sees significant fall
  • Braemar Shipping Services announces conditional acquisition of NAVES Corporate Finance
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings obtains one of the requisite Chinese regulatory approvals for OOIL acquisition
  • Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force
  • Guidance for carrying cargo in non-operating refrigerated containers issued
  • London International Shipping Week 2017 begins with the opening of London Stock Exchange
  • London P&I Club joins with BV in issuing blackout & engine failure guidance
  • Steve Felder is new Managing Director of Maersk Line India
  • Visa Global Logistics Spa enters into a Joint Venture with Navigators Logistics - India
  • Container throughput at world's major ports rising
  • Modernisation & reforms seen driving growth at Major Ports
  • Air France celebrates 50th anniversary of its Paris-Mumbai route
  • DGFT activates online system for resolution of foreign trade-related issues
  • Exports sector welcomes decisions of GST Council
  • BRICS trade going strong

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heavy transport along purpose-built gravel road
  • Edeka to build logistics centre in Oberhausen
  • Two new authorised signatories for Loxx
  • WFS increases presence at Boston airport
  • Joint venture for scrubbers on its way
  • FRA clears hurdle for improving rail traffic
  • Yet another record month at London Heathrow
  • Homtrans co-founder bowing out
  • Barcode scanning without software integration
  • Southern US ports coming back
  • Axing Hungary - CIS transit times
  • Lively cargo community in trinational triangle
  • Freja restructures Swedish organization
  • Martin Oelrich heading for Italy
  • Cosco maintains expansion course with APMT
  • New locomotives to expand fleet

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • No fleet sell-out, says Norddeutsche
  • Tug of war over Marenave intensifies
  • Owners sceptical over unmanned vessel operations
  • Marine insurance leaders to watch
  • Changing dynamics require new leaders for the most traditional of markets
  • Low sulphur fuel behind increase in propulsion loss incidents
  • HHI to impose off-hire with reduced salaries
  • South Korean shipbuilders sign JV agreements with Russian peers
  • Sembmarine secures USD145 million FPSO project at Brazil yard
  • Cosco Shipping Ports buys Zeebrugge terminal from APM Terminals
  • Exmar sustains further loss in first half

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Threat to cargo jobs as freighter operators look set to lose slots at Schiphol
  • Shortsea operators suffer as new ocean alliances put feeders out of work
  • Rotterdam and Antwerp ports tackle congestion, but it's 'too little, too late'
  • WiseTech Global snaps up buys eight and nine as it rides acquisition trail
  • Strikes and protests against Macron's labour reforms kick off
  • Startup buzzkill: California bans drone delivery services of legalised pot

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 119
  • DOE releases update on energy sector impacts of Harvey and Irma
  • Wärtsilä inks cooperation agreement with wave energy leader
  • Rolls-Royce plans autonomous naval vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • UK flag charm offensive targets 50 shipowners, including Fredriksen
    Brexit uncertainties are worrying some international shipowners such as Grimaldi which has vessels on the UK register but may not...
  • FFA players look to China for market growth
    To induce more paper trading, Baltic Exchange plans to launch two per-tonne indices for Chinese grain imports
  • Guidance issued on non-operating reefers
    Poor backhaul packaging risks both container and cargo
  • Daily Briefing
    Concrete deadlines, London ambition and conspicuous consolidation
  • LPG market to be challenging for the next six to nine months
    But the market is looking promising, with the orderbook limited and US exports increasing steadily
  • Autonomy in shipping is happening far quicker than expected
    Research shows development of autonomous systems will continue to accelerate
  • Peel Ports backs calls for boost to rail infrastructure investments
    Improved east-west rail transportation would provide expansion options for importers and exporters
  • Double-digit interest will kill your business, shipowners warned
    Vulture funds might find slim pickings in industry, London International Shipping Week told
  • Mid-sized crude tanker rates hit three-month high
    Suezmaxes supported by West African demand while aframaxes still benefit from US storms
  • John Prescott leads charge for low-carbon economy
    Humber 'energy estuary' to drive carbon reduction through wind and battery power production
  • LNG market faces shortage of carriers
    New markets for FSRUs are developing in Africa and South Asia
  • MNTB fighting seafarer bullying and harassment
    UK body makes training materials available to educate workforce on bullying
  • EU official warns of vessel attacks off Horn of Africa
    Pirates and jihadists pose a threat in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb strait
  • Strong Middle East market fails to lift VLCC rates
    Charles R Weber expects Middle East VLCC demand to rebound in October
  • Körtum forced out of full control of H Schuldt
    State governments push big name owner to seek outside investor
  • HPH Trust to raise $500m from notes issue
    Hong Kong-based company said net proceeds of issue would refinance existing debt
  • Co-operation needed to make sulphur cap work
    ExxonMobil sees supply disruptions no matter what option owners and operators take to cut sulphur emissions
  • Supramax trade opportunities hampered due to hurricanes Irma and Harvey
    No grain trade reported from the Texas US Gulf coast in the past few weeks
  • UN toughens maritime sanctions on North Korea
    Tighter scrutiny of vessels comes amid new sanctions on fuel imports and textile exports
  • Put plans in place for a no-deal Brexit, urges Dover MP
    Port executive pushes for frictionless post-Brexit borders while local MP warns we should prepare for the worst
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping shares resume trading
    Chinese shipping giant is looking for more mergers and acquisitions
  • SHI and Zvezda Shipbuilding to form joint venture
    The move comes shortly after South Korea and Russia discussed plans to jointly develop the Northern Sea Route
  • PIL back in the black
    Recovery in freight rates and robust demand for containers provided a boost to revenues
  • Global Ship Lease takes haircut to extend two charters
    Reduction in daily hire of more than $10,600 per vessel will hit company's bottom line
  • China Merchants Port to buy 51% stake in Zhongshan Port Group
    Chinese port giant looks to extend its service and investment to upstream terminals and barge services via key feeder port...
  • Vard wins Coral Expeditions cruiseship contract
    Company looking to diversify into specialised cruise vessel market as well as fisheries and aquaculture
  • Trial period for ballast water management begins
    Realities start to sink in while questions still remain
  • Grimaldi and Ofer join Downing Street delegation as government paints positive post-Brexit picture
    UK maritime industry bosses say they were reassured after meeting with ministers that the government is listening to their Brexit...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • CargoSphere's global reach expands via new parent company
  • Rail seen as protection against rising Brazil cargo theft
  • Logistics aid needed to keep hurricane relief rolling
  • Corpus Christi plans 2018 start to channel widening, deepening
  • What's good for carriers of little benefit for BCOs, shippers say
  • US Southeast ports to reopen but cargo delays to last days
  • Prince Rupert CEO Krusel retires
  • Top five carriers serving US expand share

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Euroseas takes two from joint venture Euromar
    Athens-based shipowner also says it acquired remaining stake in venture from private equity partners.
  • TEN seeks LNG and tanker buys
    Executive says New York-listed owner is taking a look at LNG growth alongside modern tankers.
  • BRS will open new Houston broking office
    Shipbroker seeks to add new US office as US Gulf Coast crude exports expect steep growth.
  • Braemar set to roll out new LNG tank
    Broker's technical services arm on cusp of getting general approval of type-B system.
  • US Venture crude shipping blocked in Milwaukee
    US company agrees not to ship oil, but ethanol and LPG exports can go ahead.
  • Bottiglieri puts private equity on the spot
    Italian owner asks if marriage is an option now the banks have run for the hills?
  • Island Offshore agrees restructuring deal
    Norwegian owner's banks agree to extend repayments if Ulstein and Chouest families pump in more cash.
  • Teekay FSO hit by fire
    138 contractors evacuated from unit undergoing work in Norway.
  • Guo: Chinese lessors have $20bn budget
    ICBC Leasing shipping boss says peer group has more capital for shipping.
  • HFW backs Mission to Seafarers
    International law firm picks first ever global charity partner.
  • OOIL signs up to UN agreement
    Boxship group to uphold standards on labour, environment and human rights.
  • LNG carriers head for three-tier market
    Shipowners remain split on propulsion choices but agree that newbuilding prices are at their lowest.
  • Trada Maritime expands into mining
    Indonesian shipowner becomes the majority shareholder in compatriot company SMR Utama.
  • Oil leaks after Greek tanker sinks
    Emergency operation underway near Athens after Agia Zoni II went down.
  • Danish investors sue OW Bunker IPO banks
    Group adds writ against Morgan Stanley and Carnegie as fall-out from 2014 collapse continues.
  • 'Constructive meeting' over STX France
    Chances of deal increase after Italian and French ministers make progress in ownership talks.
  • Snapshot of London International Shipping Week
    Keep up to date with the best images from the ongoing event in the UK capital.
  • Reborn RMC targets more ferry orders
    Former STX Finland yard wants to build on deal with Mols-Linien.
  • Hurtigruten takes 40% stake in Kleven
    Investors will bring NOK 300m in new funds into specialist Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Japanese groups team up for wind-ship order
    Power companies looking at yards to boost domestic offshore fleet.
  • HHI introduces rotational leave
    Korean yard sending 7% of workforce home on 70% of wages.
  • HPH Trust taps bond markets for $500m
    Singapore-listed port trust says proceeds will go towards refinancing existing debt.
  • BDI nears three-year high on cape surge
    Dry cargo sector enjoying the fruits of China's decision to cut coal and steel production levels.
  • GSL takes a hit on CMA CGM extensions
    US-listed container leasing company set to earn nearly 60% less on elderly feedership duo.
  • Asian liner trio plan Kolkata surcharge
    Container shipping companies say lower drafts due to winter will affect loading levels.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • WiseTech acquires CargoSphere, Cargoguide
    The enterprise logistics software company WiseTech Global has made acquisitions on two continents to bolster its freight rate management ca...
  • AAR: U.S. intermodal traffic hits new high in August
    U.S. intermodal rail traffic set a record last month as the best such monthly volume in history, according to the Association of American R...
  • Port of Vancouver moves for summary judgement in OPMA lawsuit
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., has moved for summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding closed executive sessions in 2013, the port announced o...
  • FAA fines two air cargo shippers for hazmat violations
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Interscience of Sai...
  • USDA to allow bone-in lamb meat from Uruguay
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow the import of bone-in lamb meat i...
  • TSA implements new screening directives for Turkish cargo
    New security directives for enhanced screening of cargo from Turkey have been implemented by the U.S. Transportation Security Administratio...
  • FMC nears finalization of supply chain innovation report
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission plans to wrap up the work of its industry-based supply chain innovation project and present its results in...
  • IATA: Airfreight demand soars in July, but could be nearing peak
    Global airfreight volumes in July increased 11.4 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest figures from the International Air T...
  • CBP looks to increase ranks in New England
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting officers for its port locations in Boston and northern border crossings in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Weak Med diesel sees interest in reverse flow to North
    For the time being the flow was heard to be somewhat limited and sources were unsure as to whether it would be maintained.
  • Fuel cargoes line up as Florida's Port Everglades, Tampa set to reopen
    Tampa receives deliveries from Texas and Louisiana refineries, while Port Everglades receives deliveries from the East Coast.
  • ANALYSIS: UN resolution to cap N Korea oil supplies welcomed but analysts skeptical
    UN oil supply cap seen cutting 30% of N Korea's imports
  • Sunk barge at Piraeus sparks fears of tighter environmental rules: sources
    Market players said this could lead to tighter environmental regulations at the port. However, these appeared to be limited in the short term.
  • Taiwan's CPC halts bunker operations at Suao on Typhoon Talim
    In its latest update at 0900 GMT, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said that Typhoon Talim was moving in a northwesterly directio.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Hurricane Irma impact uncertainty slows Rotterdam bunker trading
    "People are waiting to see the consequences of Hurricane Irma which [delayed] the usual Monday activity," a buyer said.
  • Middle East sour crude complex rallies on expected strong demand, healthy margins
    "It looks like another strong month ahead in [the Middle East market]. Oman [is] super strong, spreads [are] still very strong supporting [Dubai] value," said a Singapore-based trader.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady as Irma weakens to tropical depression
  • UN security council approves North Korea oil, products sanctions
    The resolution would also bar UN members from exporting more crude to North Korea than they exported over the previous 12 months.

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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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