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November 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd net profit surges as merger with UASC boosts box volume
  • China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding wins orders for 59 vessels worth US$1.6b
  • Sweden's port of Gothenburg starts supplying LNG to vessels
  • Le Havre, Rouen, Paris join in HAROPA to mark 500 years of world trade
  • Virginia sets new monthly record in October handling 265,490 TEU
  • Malaysia Westports' Q3 earnings flat at US$36m on lower box traffic
  • Gemadept buys feeder vessel for US$7.5m from Japan's Nissen Kaiun
  • DHL champions e-commerce with Hong Kong US$371m Central Asia Hub
  • Cathay Pacific to fully acquire Air Hong Kong by end of 2018
  • CDB Aviation, Boeing finalise US$7.4b deal for 60 new aircraft
  • Cargojet Q3 earnings rise to US$4.4m on 10.8pc higher revenue

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM suspends Emergency PCS for cargo bound for Dakar & Banjul
  • Dry bulk shipping seen in fragile recovery
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers significant net profit increase in Q3
  • April-Oct. exports show nearly 10 pc rise
  • Container vessel calls to resume at Port of Portland in the US
  • Industrial action planned at the Major Ports
  • Port State control regimes move to boost collaboration, harmonisation & information sharing
  • Difference between Stowage & Segregation
  • Government launches BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An eye on Kaohsiung
  • Booming coal transport on RZD network
  • VLCC "Kisogawa" handed over to K Line
  • Gebrüder Weiss now in Yerevan
  • HGV driving simulator for safe eco-friendly driving
  • Timely delivery of Beaujolais Nouveau
  • Contract to supply Ford prototype parts
  • Port of Strasbourg: Lauterbourg platform extended
  • Moving more and more efficiently
  • DHL repositioning in Hong Kong
  • Big names at Unifeeder
  • Ceva chalks up success in Q3
  • Global operations at ECU Worldwide in new hands
  • Rail services for new Denver cement terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd's merger bears first fruit
  • Certification for cold storage warehouse
  • Uzbekistan Airways steps up Istanbul service
  • Sisa broadening forwarders' horizons

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Bank pressure could spur more shipping loan-portfolio sales
  • Product tanker outlook brightens as US stocks fall to within 10-year average
  • Niels Smedegaard Andersen elected to Unifeeder chair
  • Prospects of better 2018 on cards for hard-hit chemical trades
  • Mitsui enters FSRU space through joint venture with BW Group
  • Yang Ming tight-lipped on newbuilding reports
  • COSCO Shipping International's new CFO doubles up as head of risk
  • Sinokor tanker sale bucks uncertain recycling trend
  • Hyundai HI in management shake-up to battle crisis
  • Astomos, Kuwait Petroleum to explore LPG bunkers
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits soar in third quarter as UASC synergies kick in

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Car-makers say switch to WTO tariffs would put the brakes on trade
  • Q3 surge in volumes sees Hapag-Lloyd sail back into calmer financial waters
  • Container port throughput growth in Q3 the highest for almost seven years
  • Waiting for that light bulb moment - innovation in air cargo
  • More than 7,000 protectionist measures since financial crisis, says study
  • Cathay Pacific to gain full control of cargo carrier Air Hong Kong
  • A logistics view of Amazon's third-quarter/nine-month earnings
  • Paul Fallon and Tania Wilson in new leading roles at Virgin Atlantic Cargo
  • New INTTRA cargo and space matching tool could be a boon for forwarders

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Vigor books $8.5 million MSC order
  • INTTRA adds new cloud-based offerings
  • Eastern will use FORAN for OPC build
  • BAE Norfolk shipyard wins Navy contract worth potential $183.7 million
  • Damen SAR passes roll-over with engines running test
  • GulfMark Offshore emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Torm's US listing may pave way for M&A activity
    We are generally of the opinion that consolidation makes sense, says Meldgaard
  • Year-end projections: Tanker and gas
    LNG shipping enters the bull cycle but other segments are hitting bottom
  • Ocean capacity indiscipline driving down fourth-quarter freight rates
    Carriers' reluctance to cut services explains falling prices and abandonment of November GRIs despite strong demand, says Alphaliner
  • Netherlands 'in the frame' for Britannia subsidiary
    British P&I clubs weight options for Brexit
  • Pan Ocean looks to grains for further growth after profits rise
    South Korean bulkers owner and operator targets expansion in Southeast Asian grain trades from 2018
  • Evergreen returns to the black in third quarter
    Net profit of $133m reverses year-ago losses
  • Hapag-Lloyd turns its back on new ship orders
    Chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen says UASC ships will help fulfill future capacity requirements, as Hapag-Lloyd publishes first financials since...
  • Yang Ming denies 20-ship order, but mulls fleet renewal plan
    Company spokesman says all plans are still in the initial stage
  • Daily Briefing
    CSSC is selling $1bn offshore newbuilds to an equity fund
  • Vessel impairments widen Team Tankers losses in the third quarter
    Freight revenue for the quarter looks stable at $60.5m versus $63m in the year-ago period.
  • Overtonnage to depress tanker rates over 2018, says Fitch
    Tanker rates not likely to receive substantial boost from expected rise in global oil demand if vessel supply continues to...
  • GTT wins orders to design LNG tanks for Dynagas FSRU pair
    Vessels scheduled to be delivered in 2021
  • Tamer Masoud takes the honours for outstanding achievement in Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards
    The industry veteran, who has overseen the development of the port of Fujairah into a major bunkering hub, will receive...
  • Asian shipping lines show interest in digitalising operations
    Next generation of owners realise the importance of tapping on IT to make smaller carriers more competitive globally, says INTTRA...
  • Beijing calls on ports to end monopolistic practices
    Major state-owned port groups told to cut handling fees by 2018 to help save $530m in export/import logistics costs annually
  • Noble Group in talks with stakeholders to address liquidity
    The commodities trader, which reported a third-quarter loss of $1.17bn, has to cover $1.6bn in bank debt and bonds due...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Jaxport to build auto terminal at Dames Point
  • Slideshow: Top takeaways from JOC Inland Distribution Conference
  • Indian import reform weighs on Allcargo Logistics
  • Yang Ming and HMM quiet on mega-ship orders
  • Long-term investment aversion fuels shipping startups

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • CEOs dismiss talk of China iron slowdown
    Global production gains in iron ore imports bode well for bulkers, but China's coal demand a 'black-box' risk.
  • Hapag sticks to plan for no newbuilds
    German boxship operator looks to 'sweat assets' over the next couple of years.
  • Results push Dof's Oslo-listed bonds to new low
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees challenging market going forward after reporting loss.
  • AVIC records profit on higher revenue
    Singapore-listed shipbuilding group's construction segment sees major gain.
  • Saverys shoots down talk of handysize fleet deal
    CMB chief executive unsure where talk of $130m bid from fund originated.
  • Torm will 'look at all opportunities' after US listing, says Meldgaard
    Chief executive happy to be on clear path after tweaking plan for US float.
  • ASL seeks diversification as it turns red
    Singapore owner and yard wants to build tankers as well as OSVs.
  • Astomos signs fourth for LPG bunker study
    Japan's largest LPG importer continues to push liquefied petroleum gas as viable alternative for 2020 sulphur cap.
  • Koch Shipping keeps hold of Japanese capesize
    Koch Shipping looks to have kept hold of one of the capesizes in its initial fleet. The Miyazaki Sangyo-owned 176,900-dwt Lowlands Erica (built 2007) was one of the first vessels taken in by the charterer last year as it looked to grow a stable of around 30 capes. Koch scouts market to achieve target of 30-strong cape fleet Today the Baltic Exchange reports the vessel has again been fixed by Ko
  • Navios Holdings ups note sale to $305m
    Greek owner prices debt at 11.25% as it targets refinancing.
  • PSV rates rocket in North Sea
    UK tonnage list shortens as NAO pockets $19,100 per day for supply job.
  • Eagle Bulk banks $200m from trip to Oslo bond market
    8.25% notes take out pricey debt, extend maturities and set stage for refinancing of owner's main credit facility.
  • Spanish court orders $1.9bn compensation for Prestige spill
    London Club seeking clarification after ruling sets sum payable to Spanish and French governments for 2002 spill.
  • Sanmar wins UAE tug order
    Turkish yard clinches contract for two vessels from Abu Dhabi Ports Co.
  • Chinese teapot sweetener for VLCC owners
    A new quota introduced for China's teapot refiners is welcome news for the crude tanker market. This week China's Ministry of Commerce set the 2018 import quota at 2.85 million barrels per day, a 55% boost on 2017 levels. "The increase could mean one additional VLCC every other day when compared to 2017," one tanker owner explained. Rates for modern VLCCs sat at $31,273 per on Tuesday evenin
  • Kwon moves on as HHI brings in next generation
    Dual CEO structure changed as shipbuilder reorganises top management.
  • Mipo banks $403m from selling shipping unit
    Korean shipbuilder offloads 85% stake in brokerage HI Investment & Securities.
  • Scorpio Services stocks up on Scorpio Bulkers stock
    Purchase sees investment company grow its leading position in the bulker owner.
  • Marco Polo Marine clinches bond deal
    90% of noteholders back waiver and amendment of $37m issue.
  • Island Offshore lines up winter stacking
    OSV owner expects to lay up at least four ships in 'unsustainable' market.
  • GulfMark Offshore exits Chapter 11 after restructuring
    Fresh equity and loan facilities in place for offshore support vessel owner.
  • Torm targets New York float by end of 2017
    Danish owner says papers will be filed with US regulators later today.
  • Evergreen surges back into profit
    Taiwanese container line pushes revenue above costs in the third quarter.
  • Ro-ro 'sabotaged by lemon'
    Trinidad owner says whole fruit was intentionally flushed down its vacuum systems.
  • Containerships sells out $71m bond
    Finnish owner refinancing existing debt and building war chest.
  • Impairments drag Team Tankers to huge loss
    But Oslo-listed tanker owner says it has the balance sheet to go on acquisition offensive.
  • Noble in talks on capital structure, liquidity
    Singapore-listed commodities trader says the latest move is part of strategic review.
  • Miclyn Express Offshore eyes debt restructuring
    Singapore-based vessel operator said to be seeking "consensual" bond overhaul.
  • Dof ASA's earnings return to red
    Oslo-listed company reports loss for the third quarter on back of lower operating income.
  • Pan Ocean posts 55% increase in profit
    Restructured South Koran shipowner latest company to ride the dry bulk market recovery.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • Over 100 U.S. business groups express support for NAFTA truck provisions
    A group of 101 U.S.-based organizations sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday in support of maintaining t...
  • COAC recommends ACE system downtime protocols
    A working group within the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) on Tuesday recommended that U.S. Customs and Border Prot...
  • Great Lakes shipping up 7% in October
    U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessels moved 9.5 million tons of cargo in October, up 7.1 percent compared to October 2016, but slightly behind the ...
  • Day & Ross acquires REI Logistics, Korten Quality Systems
    New Brunswick, Canada-based logistics company Day & Ross Transportation Group is acquiring REI Logistics and Korten Quality Systems, Lt...
  • Port of Oakland sets another monthly record for container imports
    The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 76,706 TEUs of containerized cargo imports last month, making it the busiest October for impo...
  • Port of Los Angeles box volumes slip in October
    Last month was the third-best October in Port of Los Angeles history in terms of container volumes, as the Southern California seaport hand...
  • CORRECTION: HMM posts loss in Q3 2017
    The Nov. 10 AS Daily article, "HMM posts loss in Q3 2017," reported that Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) had a net loss of KRW 968.7 billio...
  • PierPass mulls extended gate options at LA/LB port complex
    PierPass Inc., the not-for-profit company that oversees a traffic mitigation fee charged to cargo owners picking up or dropping off loaded ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd grows Q3 earnings as it wraps up UASC integration
    Hapag-Lloyd's net profit for the third quarter of 2017 skyrocketed to 54.3 million euros (U.S. $64 million), a sharp increase from the 8.2 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Newly launched UAE bunker trader Ennero plans to focus on Middle East, Africa
    Ennero brings a modern, flexible and innovative approach to trading and supply, Lansdowne said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch new Ultramax, Supramax, Post-Panamax voyage assessments
  • NYMEX announces changes to reflect Platts Singapore gasoil switch to 10 ppm
  • Growing reliance on OPEC once US tight oil plateaus post-2025: IEA
    US to account for 80% of global oil supply rise to 2025 .
  • Trafigura plans to turn Mexico into major refined products export hub
    "Mexico could become the new Panama," Katia Eschenbach, Trafigura oil and gas director for Mexico and Costa Rica said.
  • FUTURES: Crude weakens further as pessimism returns

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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