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BRIEFS
March 14, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 2pc to US$859/TEU, off 4.8pc to USWC
  • OOIL ends 2016 with a net loss of US$219m with low growth in most regions
  • CMA CGM in the red for US$325m in 2016 although Q4 profits up $45m
  • FMC head urges better protection from shipping alliances
  • S Korean shipbuilders feel pinch from Hanjin bankruptcy
  • Mexico's new Tuxpan Port Terminal is officially opened
  • CN on the road again vowing quick US access for Asians
  • Cargolux expands in east Africa aiming to enlarge footprint on the continent
  • Amazon start-up costs drag down ATSG's 2016 profit to US$21m
  • Air France-KLM maintain seasonal flower shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Admiralty Bill, 2016 passed in Lok Sabha
  • APL's expanded intra-Asia service network to broaden market horizons
  • CMA CGM maintains positive core EBIT margin despite historically low freight rates in 2016
  • Hamburg Süd launches innovative pilot project with Electrolux in Chilean Port of Iquique
  • Jobs scenario improves in US logistics & transportation sectors
  • Maersk Line & Orchid Shipping team up to ship OOG consignment to Antwerp
  • Middle East offshore supply vessel market bucks downward trend, says analysis
  • North Europe to Asia spot rates surge
  • OOCL combines loops to form new South-East Asia to Australia service
  • PSA & ICTSI open terminal in Buenaventura, Colombia
  • Hutchison Ports inks agreement with Ports of Stockholm to operate container terminal under construction
  • Mumbai Port Trust observes World Civil Defence Day
  • Sagarmala programme under implementation
  • Shipping Secretary discusses Sagarmala & other port-related issues with Chief Secretary, Gujarat
  • A total of 6,604 km National Highways constructed till Feb. 2017
  • Electronic tag system being implemented for toll collection on National Highways
  • First scheduled container train ex Vadodara to Pipavav Port flagged off
  • Kandla SEZ celebrates 53rd Foundation Day with enthusiasm
  • Snowman Logistics completes construction of new warehouse in Kerala
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Takeover expands express business
  • From Russia with love: 225 rail cars for Cuba
  • Port of Dunkirk: dock III renovation completed
  • New ideas served up for breakfast
  • Panel for national freight and supply chain inquiry
  • Meeting seasonal demand
  • Tenant wanted for intermodal terminal in Slovakia
  • New faces at V. Group after Advent investment
  • Safety for shippers is The Alliance's concern
  • Co-chair for Customs Brexit Group
  • Jacksonville short line railroad starts services
  • Ceva's ebitda slipping slightly in 2016
  • Digitalization the Indian way
  • CMA CGM wins with higher volumes and lower costs
  • Baltic Air to Abu Dhabi, Virgin Australia opts out

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • How Economou bought DryShips debt at a 44% discount
  • Added costs feared with new ballast water guidance
  • The case for a cleaner and safer ship recycling industry
  • HSH Nordbank mulls debt haircut to keep Rickmers Maritime going
  • Spliethoff contracts 18,000 dwt sextet
  • Stena Bulk takes full control of Stena Weco
  • On-balance sheet leasing standard change to impact shipping
  • Hyundai Samho HI sells Seadrill rig to another Fredriksen's Seatankers
  • 'World's first' LNG-powered crane vessel ordered
  • 'Tariff effect' to create majority of initial savings of new Japanese liner shipping entity
  • DSME accelerates asset sales
  • No escape from low 2016 rates as OOCL tumbles to USD273 million loss
  • KOGAS seeks two small LNG carriers
  • Dry bulk freight rates hit three-month high
  • Norwegian ship tunnel gets green light

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Q4 revival and NOL buy helps loss-making CMA CGM stay positive
  • 737 NG freighter conversion market is struggling to take off
  • OOCL blames drop in revenue and profit on 2016 freight rate havoc
  • PODCAST - Brexit, getting the job done
  • Emirates boss denies reports of merger with Etihad
  • Eleven air cargo carriers face €800m bill - again
  • Inside Washington: push to avert battery fires on aircraft stalls

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Carnival adds new Fleet Operations Centers
  • Van Oord orders LNG fueled crane vessel
  • Reintjes makes push to expand sales in Latin America
  • Schottel gives giant OCV added maneuverability
  • SmartPredict aims to reduce maneuvering risks
  • Senators to Trump Admin: Don't cut Coast Guard budget

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Diana Containerships reactivates vessel on strength of OOCL charter
    2006-built Pucon has been laid-up since last July
  • Stranded bulker crew paid after seven months
    Sea Honest seafarers receive more than $150,000 in outstanding wages
  • Handies bulker earnings rise further, but bird flu clouds outlook
    Mizuho forecasts Chinese imports of corn and soyabeans to plunge in the short run
  • Gener8's fourth-quarter profits collapse but modern fleet outperforms
    Peter Georgiopoulos says his fleet will benefit from the 'two-tier' market while ridding itself of more old tonnage
  • ICTSI triples profit
    Strong volume growth sees net income swell to $194m in 2016
  • Rickmers Maritime could get debt forgiveness from HSH
    But German bank will pull plug unless bondholders also take haircut
  • Riding the wave towards a ballast water boom
    Enquiries pile up for the manufacturers of three USCG type-approved ballast water treatment systems as owners look to comply with US regulations
  • Odfjell bolsters tanker fleet through long-term bareboat charters
    A capital-efficient way to achieve growth, says chief executive
  • Clarksons posts lower profits for 2016
    Shipbroker hit by growing costs but financial services and research segments lift results
  • Sovcomflot in standoff with Venezuela's national oil company
    Sovcomflot dispute highlights PDVSA's inability to pay shipowners, jeopardising future oil exports
  • DSME speeds up non-core asset sell-offs as debt repayments loom
    Group aims to complete sales of both Welliv and DSME Construction by April.
  • PSA ties up with institute of higher learning to boost port technology expertise
    Students and PSA employees will have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the industry
  • Indian parliament passes Admiralty Bill
    The planned Bill allows maritime claims and liens to be prioritised
  • Triyards unit wins two passenger ferry newbuilding contracts
    Deals worth $20.6m
  • Shipowners and managers in the age of digitalisation
    Traditional shipowning models could cease to exist as digitalisation enters the maritime sector
  • Ocean Alliance has no need for bankruptcy trustee fund, says OOIL
    Customers are aware of members' financial stability, according to finance chief Alan Tung
  • OOIL posts $219.2m loss amid depressed freight rates
    Group results also hit by rising fuel prices in the second half of 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Northeast US ports hunker down for blizzard
  • OOIL: Ocean Alliance's stability doesn't require emergency fund
  • As market heats up, Roadrunner merges refrigerated carriers
  • Clarksons profit down, but bullish on shipping outlook
  • Ocean7 Projects, Ikonships merge MPV fleets
  • Spliethoff Group orders six ships
  • Antwerp adds rail service to German hinterland
  • HSH Nordbank refuses Rickmers Maritime restructuring
  • UK forwarders and customs team up to monitor Brexit
  • Merging Japanese carriers eye suppliers for cost savings
  • DHL targets China cross-border trade with new Hong Kong facility
  • Weak 2016 rates on main trades drag OOCL to deep loss

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Dorian LPG sees wide bid-ask on VLGCs
    Executives posit fleet growth at conference through second-hand or M&A deals.
  • Carnival opens second operations centre
    Arnold Donald-led cruise giant opens second facility in Seattle as part of growing global network to boost safety and operational efficiencies.
  • Offshore trio aim to seal merger this month
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owners Solstad, Deep Sea Supply and Farstad set timetable.
  • Gener8 Maritime confirms tanker sales
    Peter Georgiopoulos says further disposals his preferred way to raise additional cash if required.
  • Master and crew stymie pirate attack on Knutsen LNG carrier
    Norwegian shipowner confirms shots fired against La Mancha Knutsen while off Nigeria.
  • North Korean cargoship sinks off China
    Crew saved after collision with tanker sends multipurpose Kum San to the bottom.
  • Diana Containerships reactivates vessel
    Greek boxship owner removes second ship from lay-up in less than two weeks.
  • Vallianz refinances $163m of debt
    Agreement with lenders eases cash flow by $103m over two years.
  • BSC linked to LNG carrier order
    Report says Bangladesh state owner has signed up for two vessels in China.
  • Livanos joins in $250m GasLog bond sale
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner's planned offering follows similar fundraisers by its listed peers.
  • Analyst: kidnappings rose 44% in 2016
    Control Risks says African and Philippines incidents on the increase.
  • Clipper Group expands with Hong Kong office
    Peter Norborg-led company looks to tap the Chinese market with second Asian branch.
  • Sea Honest seafarers repatriated
    Vera Shipping settles the wages of 17 crew who remained stranded for seven months.
  • Credit-Suisse raises Scorpio Bulkers rating
    Bank places buy tag on New York-listed owner amid jump in asset values.
  • Suezmaxes end week 85% higher
    VLCCs and aframaxes lose ground but LRs strengthen.
  • $1.5bn ABG Shipyard restructuring 'fails'
    Bankers say they are heading to debt recovery tribunal after two years of talks.
  • Spliethoff grows with order in China
    Amsterdam-based group inks deal for six newbuildings at Zhejiang Ouhua shipyard.
  • Gener8 profit slashed as costs increase
    Bigger fleet meant higher interest and depreciation charges for tanker owner.
  • OOIL foresees better year for liner shipping
    CFO more optimistic for 2017 as he once again dismisses sale talk.
  • Clarksons executives: Markets re-calibrating, no Brexit fears
    Andi Case sees improvements unfolding in freight markets, while Jeff Woyda is calm on impact of Brexit.
  • Socar buys seven tankers from Palmali Shipping
    Azerbaijan oil company boosts capacity with suezmaxes and aframaxes from Mubariz Mansimov-owned company.
  • Expanding Odfjell adds two more tankers
    Norwegian owner also buying chartered-in ship as it seeks 100-vessel fleet.
  • GC Rieber gets its seismic fleet busy
    Oslo-listed company wins new contracts through its joint venture with Rasmussengrupppen.
  • Vinalines signs coal shipping deal
    State producer Vinacomin wants vessels for domestic and international business.
  • Subsea 7 completes Seaway takeover
    Oslo-listed owner buys remaining 50% of heavy-lift unit from K&S.
  • Clarksons results strong despite profit fall
    Shipbroking giant beats City forecasts for 2016 as dividend is raised again.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • SCPA breaks ground on inland port
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) broke ground on the new Inland Port Dillon, which is slated to open in early 2018. Inland Port D...
  • Commentary: Cutting cost without a rate reduction
    Every supply chain executive's primary responsibility is to find ways to reduce risk and cost in their company's supply chain. Typically, ...
  • Port of Virginia box volumes steady in February
    The Port of Virginia handled 220,726 TEUs in February 2017, a 0.2 percent decrease from the the previous year, according to the Virginia Po...
  • APMT continues investments at Port of Gothenburg
    APM Terminals (APMT) Gothenburg signed an addendum to the original concession agreement with the Port of Gothenburg on Sweden's west coast...
  • U.S. beef, pork exports rise in January
    U.S. beef and pork exports drastically increased in January from a year prior in terms of volume and value, despite a drop in lamb exports,...
  • Port of Antwerp attracts new rail service to Germany
    Rail operator H&S Container Line will offer a second round trip servicebetween the Port of Antwerp and the Rhine-Ruhr-Main region in Ge...
  • OOCL parent records $219m loss for 2016
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (OOIL), the parent company of ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL),recorded aloss attri...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2017
  • Front-month NYMEX RBOB pulls oil futures lower ahead of storm
  • New Orleans MGO at over 3-month low as barge congestion, product tightness ease
    New Orleans MGO was assessed at $460/mt ex-wharf, down $35/mt from Friday, and the lowest price since November 29 when it was $443/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Northeast US bunkering likely to be slowed by approaching blizzard: sources
    The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for New York that begins Monday night and lasts until midnight Tuesday
  • Bunkering operations recover at Malta
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Singapore February bunker sales up 10% on year
    Sales of 380 CST fuel oil, the key grade of bunker fuel, rose to 2,918,400 mt in February from 2,635,100 mt a year earlier.
  • Genoa bunker fuel prices hit 2017 low, catching up with lower crude
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Quadrise postpones emulsion fuel trial restart to Q4

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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 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.
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
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