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February 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January
  • LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU
  • China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results
  • CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services
  • CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop
  • Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth
  • New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April
  • CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January
  • Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January
  • Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system
  • Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure
  • Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017
  • Liberian Registry launches innovative new website
  • Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels
  • HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year
  • Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd
  • Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year
  • Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out
  • Exports rise again in Jan. 2017
  • Plea to again allow pulses exports
  • Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stable results
  • Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents
  • Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK
  • Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development
  • Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor
  • New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service
  • MD picked for Palletways Poland
  • Expansion work begins at port of Virginia
  • Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch?
  • Less weight per consignment
  • Cooperation on north-south corridor
  • Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains
  • YTO orders three B737-300 conversions
  • Europa to augment employees' donations
  • ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend
  • NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri
  • HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo
  • Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike
  • Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime
  • Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses
  • STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt
  • World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered
  • Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships
  • Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival
  • Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong
  • Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise
  • HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers
  • Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach
  • Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China
  • Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount
  • With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals
  • Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter
  • Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut
  • Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman
  • uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches
  • CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat
  • Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair
  • Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy
  • Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates
  • Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding
  • BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri
  • Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost
    New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017
  • Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs
    Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low
  • BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate
    But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade
  • Greek owners aim to keep top spot
    Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland
  • LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market
    Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route
  • Spanish ports strikes postponed
    Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week
  • Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns
    Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes
  • Consolidation and disruption
    Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right?
  • Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund
    Fund to target central China overland logistics projects
  • Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging
    Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping
  • Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique
    Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers
  • New financial sanctions in force in the UK
    Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
  • Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman
    Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider
  • Rickmers Maritime losses grow
    Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade
  • MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel
    Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000
  • DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China
    China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder
  • Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval
    Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project
  • Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10
    No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement
  • LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out
    LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels
  • South Carolina box volumes rise 8%
    Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month
  • German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS
    Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO
  • Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects
    Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI
  • Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders
    Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month
  • RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down
    Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive
  • HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double
    Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin
  • Concrete proposals
    Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start
  • More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast
  • Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible
  • FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule
  • HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals
  • 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile'
  • Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal
  • No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws
  • Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery
  • ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract
  • Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Dof sees wider loss at year's end
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter.
  • ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement
    Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities
  • Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign
    Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg
  • German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector
    Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history
  • Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions
    George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels.
  • Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards
    Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders
  • Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs
    Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move
  • Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion
    New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job
  • Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant
    Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference
  • Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings.
  • El Faro: safety experts question stability rules
    Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards
  • Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival
    German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping
  • Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries
    Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design
  • UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX
    Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void
  • Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China
    Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit
  • Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet
    Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week.
  • Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg.
  • MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina
    Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist
  • Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships
    Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement
  • Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker
    Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank.
  • Diana Shipping finds work for capesize
    New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement.
  • Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake
    Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale.
  • DSME claims victory in patent case
    Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed.
  • Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths
    Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered.
  • DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn
    Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank.
  • HMM in talks with Walmart
    Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin.
  • Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra
    Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks.
  • APL Austria damage revealed
    South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold.
  • Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship
    Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria.
  • Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever
    Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM.
  • PGS expects better 2017 but stays red
    Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery.
  • RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit
    Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount.
  • Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL
    Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more.
  • Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit
    New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers.
  • Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV
    Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful'
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu...
  • Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr...
  • DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech
    Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua...
  • SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment
    SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash....
  • HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals
    South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal...
  • NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016
    Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to...
  • Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates
    Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port...
  • SCPA's box volumes soar in January
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks
    The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks
  • Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships
    Rates rise on fundamentals
  • TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze
    The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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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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