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March 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • LA port box volume plunges 12pc in February
  • AADA cuts Asia-Oz bunker surcharge US$275/TEU April 12
  • Drewry: New alliance networks - Ocean Alliance has most services
  • Maersk and IBM to develop new digital global trade solution
  • CEVA's continues to see red in 2016 with loss of US$159m
  • Agility's 2016 net profits surge 10pc to US$193m despite dip in revenue
  • First hijack off the coast of Somalia by pirates since 2012
  • SEGRO pays US$444m for Heathrow's 'jewels in the crown' cargo property
  • SAS extends logistics partnership with Kuehne + Nagel until 2020
  • Bollore Logistics obtains first CEIV Pharma Certification in Singapore

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • APL announces seasonal rationalisation of Latin America service network
  • Sale & Purchase Agreement inked for acquisition of Hamburg Süd by Maersk Line
  • Chennai Port Trust signs MoU with Puducherry govt for handling ex-im cargo
  • Kandla Port crosses 100-million tonne mark on March 15
  • KDS achieves all-time high container throughput
  • Prime Minister to flag off first shipment on INSTC route on April 13
  • Mexico keen on strengthening trade relations with India
  • Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme launched
  • CTL-BHP 2018 Expo & Conference to bring together entire sector in January next year
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Successful demo of on-highway truck platooning
  • Modernisation raises rail operation safety
  • New head of marketing for Krummen Kerzers
  • Six new ships for Spliethoff
  • Solution for an extra load
  • Ten six-axle locos for German railfreight operator
  • Eco-friendly deliveries from GW
  • Gefco settles in Antwerp
  • Equipping a new cargo terminal
  • Clecat and Fiata encourage carriers' moderation
  • Resumed: rail services to Dusseldorf
  • Double reinforcement for SAF Holland board
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd close the deal
  • Airbus relief flight to Uganda
  • Expanding capacity at Nairobi airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • US-listed shipowners are raising capital at a record pace
  • Fredriksen's offshore businesses await cyclical upturn seen by Golden Ocean
  • Casualty model will drive new marine insurance insight, says Lloyd's
  • Oetker family, Maersk sign sale contract
  • Bank of Cyprus enters ship finance in rude health
  • More Chinese insurance captives expected after Guernsey deal struck
  • Creditors to implement debt-for-equity swap with HHIC's Philippines yard
  • NYK steps up involvement in LNG bunkering
  • DSME announces loss amid talk of more intensive bailouts
  • FSL Trust mortgages tanker, prepays USD20 million to lenders

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Shippers are turning to air freight as ocean shipping wallows
  • Asia-Europe rate war could return with launch of new alliances
  • Brexit brings Britain and its logistics sector 'huge opportunities', claims Whitehall
  • Analysis: smart thinking brings rewards as DP-DHL plays it safe
  • Global supply chains set to improve, thanks to blockchain
  • Ikea drivers living in trucks for months

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Horizon appoints new VP Business Development
  • Meyer's Group orders two Damen ASD tugs
  • ABS and industry experts tackle MODU safety issues
  • Foreship awarded BWTS consultancy contract
  • Golden Ocean to add 16 ships in all-share deal

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Analysts hail Navios Partners' strength after $100m equity raise
    Net proceeds likely to be used for vessel purchases
  • Panamax bulkers look for Black Sea support as earnings slide
    After two weeks of gains, north Pacific and US Gulf markets slow down
  • Chemical and product tanker markets on divergent courses
    Lump the two together at your peril, this is a tale of two markets
  • New alliance capacity spells trouble for Asia-north Europe rates
    With slot space to increase by nearly 10% in the coming weeks, Alphaliner casts a dim view over short-term rate prospects
  • Tanker hijackers demand ransom
    EU Navfor confirms Aris 13 and crew being held hostage after first hijacking off Somalia since 2012
  • Golden Ocean splashes $412m on acquisitions
    Listed owner strikes all-share deal for 14 Quintana bulkers including two panamaxes pitched in from John Fredriksen
  • Singapore arbitrators talk tactics for rivalling London
    City-state jurisdiction must capitalise on cultural differences and improve marketing, say panelists
  • China's steel for commodities deals drive vessel demand
    Shipping benefits long term from China sending out steel in return for coal, ores and grain
  • Maritime arbitration industry told to cut costs amid shipping slump
    But panelists divided on how to achieve that goal
  • Bank to auction Five Stars capesize carriers
    Rising asset prices prompt China's Bank of Communication to call for the arrest of two ships
  • Maersk and Oetker move forward on Hamburg Süd sale
    Maersk Line and Dr August Oetker sign sale and purchase agreement
  • US shippers in the dark as alliance launch date looms
    No details yet of terminals to be served in LA-Long Beach by Maersk, MSC and their new Korean partner a fortnight before start-up
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    South American exports rise
  • Fighting the threat of hazardous cargoes
    Misdeclared dangerous goods remain a major issue for the container industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Matchback tools are plentiful, but are they enough?
  • Santos gained market share despite volume dip
  • LTL carriers pave way to growth in changing market
  • Investors keen on freight technology but discerning
  • Dedicated trucking a ray of light after tough 2016
  • Freight delays linger as US Northeast digs out from storm
  • Slideshow: Shipping insights heard at TPM
  • NYK exec: Consolidation yet to benefit container shipping
  • Maersk, Hamburg Sud deal advances toward closing
  • Cathay delivers worst annual result since 2008
  • Forwarders question Europe-Asia surcharge as capacity dries up

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Cunard to splash out $40m on ship upgrade
    Fincantieri to carry out project that will add capacity to Queen Victoria.
  • Tidewater's lenders agree to extend waivers
    Offshore vessel owner in continuing restructuring talks on some $2bn in debt.
  • Panama Canal plans scheduling upgrade
    New software system in response to increased vessel traffic and aims to shorten transits
  • GulfMark misses bond payment and agrees to hire advisors
    Shares walloped after offshore vessel owner starts clock on 30-day grace period and pledges to hire two firms known for restructuring deals.
  • Del Rio: Cuba selling 'like nothing else we've ever seen'
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings chief executive hopeful that Trump's business instincts will keep industry access to hot destination open.
  • Hurtigruten heading back to Oslo Bors
    Trygve Hegnar planning to take the shipowner public two years after delisting.
  • Golden Ocean shares fly in Oslo and US
    John Fredriksen-backed owner sees market value climb on back of Quintana fleet deal.
  • Fincantieri has no luck wooing Vard shares
    Extended deadline on takeover offer for shipyard shows no change in tendered shares.
  • Korean yards plot few new hires
    Major shipbuilders will recruit only a handful of workers in first half.
  • Havyard stretches bond payment to 2020
    Oslo-listed shipbuilder wins bondholders' support as it makes one-off payment of $3.6m.
  • Ship tunnel moves a step closer
    Feasibility study to be considered by Norwegian government in May.
  • Hyundai Heavy targets 30% revenue rise
    Korean group also expects big jump in profit by 2021 as it splits into four companies.
  • JP Morgan gauges Navios Partners firepower
    Up to 11 bulkers could be added on the back of latest equity raise, Parquette says.
  • Nordic Tankers and V.Group tie up services
    Joint venture between shipowner and crew manager aimed at chemical tanker market.
  • CSAV lines up $260m fundraiser
    Chilean owner asks shareholders to approve capital increase.
  • Fredriksen's Seatankers sets up new company for rig buys
    Northern Drilling to own two units the tycoon is buying from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Containerships cuts its 2016 loss
    Finnish owner says focus on operational efficiency is now paying off.
  • Inttra takes over box manager Avantida
    Online US portal moves into container repositioning with Belgian takeover.
  • GulfMark Offshore lands extra $10m loan
    New York-listed company reaches pact with lenders for vital additional financing.
  • Banks moving against ABG Shipyard
    Lenders to seek investor to take over struggling shipbuilder.
  • Greek bulker gets a tow off Alaska
    Gleamray vessel brought into port after losing power en route from China.
  • DSME cuts loss, mulls cash boost
    Restructuring yard improves 2016 result but still $2.36bn in the red.
  • Cochin Shipyard ferry handover delayed
    Two newbuildings cannot be used in India due to late infrastructure work.
  • Island sells again as loss hits $121m
    Financial restructuring taking longer than expected for Norwegian offshore owner.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • Arcapita purchases $150m in Dubai logistics assets
    Global investment management firm Arcapita has acquired a portfolio of income-generating logistics assets in Dubai for a total transaction ...
  • 'THE Alliance' adds Wilmington, N.C. to EC2 service
    The Port of Wilmington, N.C.will be called by "THE Alliance" operated all-water EC2 container service between Asia and the U.S. East Coast,N...
  • UPS to invest another $90m in natural gas fleet, infrastructure
    UPS Inc. is investing another $90 million in vehicles that run on natural gas and the infrastructure to support them, the company said in a...
  • Maersk Tankers to study wind propulsion tech
    Maersk Tankers is partnering with Norsepower Oy Ltd., The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), and Shell Shipping & Maritime, to study ...
  • Special Coverage: Can ocean carriers change their spots?
    Tan Hua Joo has carved out a unique position in the ocean shipping industry as its resident soothsayer. The executive consultant for the ma...
  • Coyote Logistics opens office in Mexico
    Chicago-based Coyote Logistics has opened a new office in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking its 17th location, the company said Tuesday. As a U...
  • Commentary: Lofty climate goals flew too high
    The European Union's regulations aimed at curbing global airline emissions have been around in a diluted form for years, but it seems like ...
  • APL to join former G6 partners NYK, OOCL on Japan-U.S. loop
    Singapore-based ocean carrier APL, now a subsidiary of France's CMA CGM, will join former G6 Alliance partners NYK and OOCL on their jointl...
  • Executive Moves: Ascent Global Logistics, GSC Logistics and OSM Maritime Group
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Ascent Global Logistics appoints vice president of strategic accounts for Marisol International, while GSC ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2017
  • TENDER DATA: Lebanon takes 150,000 mt of 0.1% gasoil in Q2 2017
    Lebanon previously tendered for 0.5% sulfur content gasoil, but moved to 0.1% gasoil as of September for environmental reasons, sources said.
  • US DATA: US crude stocks snap weekly build streak, fall slightly
    US crude stocks fell last week for the first time this year, while gasoline and distillate inventories saw larger-than-expected draws, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • East-West April fuel oil swap at 5-week low on strong selling: sources
    The East-West swap was assessed at $15.50/mt Tuesday, the lowest since February 9, when it reached $15.15/mt, according to ICE data.
  • Spanish port of Ceuta halts bunker operations on poor weather: sources
    The rough weather has affected other ports in the far west of the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk at lowest since August 2012
    Indications at Novorossiisk Wednesday were said to be stable, with indications at Istanbul pegged at $298-$300/mt delivered.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks down on import decline
    Domestic stocks ended the week at 39.144 million barrels, a draw of 368,000 barrels from last week.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Gulf Petrochem hires strategic adviser
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 4.4% on week to 19.71 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 9.86 million barrels, up 2.6% week on week.
  • FACTBOX: Avoiding bunker disputes when using mass flow meters
    System integrity is key in MFM-bunkering because there is no limit to how much can be lost.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Kuwait to permanently shut Shuaiba facility in early Apr
    The refiner will switch to producuing 10 ppm gasoil after the upgrade of its 466,000 b/d Mina Abdullah and 270,000 b/d Mina al-Ahmadi refineries in 2020.
  • China makes first-ever US SPR crude oil purchase
    More US crude barrels flowing to Asia.
  • LNG/LPG Neopanamax transits to propel tankers from third to second rank: ACP CEO
    Tanker segment expected to send 96.5 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) through the canal by the end of 2017.

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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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