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October 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Oregon governor urges Asian shipping executives to use Port of Portland
  • Incheon box volume up 16pc in August to record 254,000 TEU
  • Port of Virginia ready to accept reefer imports from S America
  • Russia box operator to exploit 'Belt and Road' from Shanghai
  • CMA CGM's Indian Ocean Feeder 4 boosts north Madagasar coverage
  • Hong Kong to Vietnam 2-day yacht race kicks off today
  • IRI appoints technical officer for its Imabari, Japan office
  • Transport and logistics has a vital role in age of digital platforms: Silk Way head
  • China Southern, Air France-KLM cooperate to boost cargo services
  • Freight forwarders still have a role to play in changing air cargo landscape
  • Concerns over public safety and security leave FAA's panel split on how to track drones

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • ...opens 20,000 m2 logistics storehouse in Bekaa valley, Lebanon
  • Asia-North Europe box volumes poised for high in 2017
  • Cabinet approves IALA to change its status from non-governmental organisation to inter-governmental organisation
  • CMA CGM to launch Indian Ocean Feeder 4
  • HMM President highlights importance of preparation for environmental regulations to come
  • MOL adds to LNG vessel fleet
  • MOL's energy-efficient propeller wins award
  • MSC hosts more than1,000 client discussions at Expoalimentaria
  • Persisting industry challenges remain at the top of the INTERCARGO agenda
  • Rickmers-Line & RZ Carrier certified according to latest ISO standards
  • ZIM Seven Star Express Service to add Kaohsiung call
  • Antwerp first port in Europe to implement 'Zero Pellet Loss'
  • Container volume growth at non-major ports posts significantly higher CAGR compared to Major Ports, says research note
  • Futuristic quay cranes at NSIGT set record for loading longest cargo
  • IATA & WCO collaborate to improve air cargo efficiency & security
  • India initiates implementation process for BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement
  • Indian economy on solid growth track, says IMF chief
  • Out of ordinary steps seen needed to revive economy
  • Slowdown effect of demonetisation & GST has more or less played out, says Jaitley

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 26 million hazardous containers
  • 940 million t of freight
  • New direct train between Italy and Norway
  • New Rhenus logistics warehouse in Meerane
  • Latam Cargo flies South African alligators to Florida
  • Gavarone leads Confitarma's youth
  • Taiwan added to Zim's Z7S loop
  • Increased frequencies for Moselle Express
  • Test fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles
  • LA cargo surge backed by empty boxes
  • Silk Way West crosses the Pacific Ocean
  • New marine terminals director for Longview
  • New train in Italy
  • B&H Worldwide joins WCA's time-critical network
  • Leading global cargo airport still on the rise
  • New rotation for Arkas Line's IAS
  • Houston airports operator names CTO

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • K+N keeps mopping up market share
  • Crude tanker market fundamentals improve towards 2018
  • Coastguard seeks further remand for suspects in STX O&S blast
  • DSME develops LNG tank for bulk carrier
  • HHIC sells stake in energy affiliate

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • K+N gets back to profit growth, but to hit 2017 targets, it must do better in Q4
  • Cogoport brings new transparency to ocean freight bookings in India
  • Which emerging markets offer the best logistics opportunities?
  • Going digital: 'it will get harder and costlier the longer air cargo leaves it'
  • Delivery by rocket could change the game for UPS and FedEx
  • Quit Weining, you're a species bound for extinction

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • DNV GL to roll-out e-certificates across entire fleet
  • Davie launches Resolve class naval support vessel
  • Seven injured, one missing in platform explosion
  • Damen-built dredge makes debut in Australia
  • Larry Rigdon named Tidewater interim CEO and President
  • Tech problems see Viking pull Incat off Tallin-Helsinki run early
  • PSV damaged after colliding with legs of jack-up
  • New York Cruise Lines names Craig Kanarick CEO
  • Tall ship grounds after losing power
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark delivers first two Potomac Riverboat cats

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • Cows might fly: Jones Act is hurting US shipping
    But sadly, legislation looks set to stay on the books
  • VLCC earnings rise above $30,000 per day with further upside expected
    Aframax earnings also more than double for winter demand in broad market gains
  • Moderate rise in steel demand in 2018 could support bulker demand
    Growth is seen in countries other than China, says World Steel Association
  • Kuehne+Nagel maintain growth momentum
    Seafreight makes notable contribution to freight forwarders' bottom line in the first three quarters of 2017
  • Container carriers see reversal of bunker costs and terminal fees
    Port bills rise to over 40% of operational costs while fuel tumbles to just over 10%, says SeaIntel
  • Vehicle carrier fleet to rebound
    With a healthy orderbook and limited scrapping expected through to 2020, the car carrier fleet will only expand, says Dynamar
  • BW Group computers hit by cyber attack in July
    The company has worked with external consultants to fortify cybersecurity infrastructure
  • Daily Briefing
    Liquid lunch could be best way to handle $1m arbitration claims, top lawyers warn
  • CIMC expects to be back in the black with container shipping's recovery
    Group's road transportation vehicle business adds to revenue as China's anti-overloading policy increases demand for trucks
  • Handysize index climbs to over three-year high
    Chinese coal demand to support freight rates in the final quarter
  • Ocean Rig adds $20m to contract backlog with two deals
    Statoil contract to start in the first quarter of 2018
  • Qingdao Port International looks to raise $1.3bn from Shanghai IPO
    Group's share price in Hong Kong hit a 12-month high on the news
  • Unions and maritime university call on US lawmakers to keep Jones Act intact
    Repealing the act would mean US vessels or crews may not be available in times of national crisis, says AFL-CIO
  • HMM to raise $620m through new share offering
    Proceeds to be used to acquire new containers and terminals - and possibly new vessels
  • Moody's raises CMA CGM outlook to positive from stable
    Shipping line has capitalised quickly on the recovering container market
  • Antigua and Barbuda starts maritime single window project
    Project on notifications for vessel port calls facilitated by the International Maritime Organization's technical co-operation programme
  • Japan's shipbuilders in the clear over Kobe Steel scandal, says government
    Some 'problematic' materials had been used to produce turbocharger impellers for engines, but no safety issues were found

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • BCO, carriers conflict on what's market reality
  • US freight broker casts doubt on high-tech disruption
  • JNPT productivity gains falter
  • Asia-Europe rail shippers Czech out Prague for savings
  • APL's Sartini: Differentiated services new carrier battleground
  • NAFTA renegotiation progress elusive
  • Analysis: Fourth Industrial Revolution will disrupt shipping

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • Golden Ocean releases shackles amid double capesize deal
    Equity issue linked to latest transaction will remove restrictions on expansion and dividend.
  • Teekay LNG prices new preferred shares
    UPDATE 2: Vancouver-based gas ship owner raises capital with new preferred shares and at-the-market offering.
  • DNV GL goes paperless with e-certificates
    Classification society targets cost cuts as it modernises with latest system.
  • "Strong bidders" circle HSH Nordbank
    CEO Stefan Ermisch says private equity groups considering buying German shipping lender.
  • LNG ship berths to lift first Wheatstone cargo
    Lead shareholder Chevron will use one of its own vessels for historic shipment
  • Tidewater's Jeffrey Platt steps down as CEO
    US offshore vessel owner sees leadership change as the company emerges from financial restructuring.
  • Korea seeks arrests over STX blast
    Prosecutors pursuing warrants for five people over fatal tanker explosion.
  • Listing tanker refloated off Maldives
    STO ship had got stuck on reef en route to Male.
  • Pacific Radiance looks to raise funds
    Restructuring offshore vessel owner is given more time to conclude discussions with potential investors.
  • Bulker goes aground off Taiwan
    Japanese vessel stuck after engine failure, maritime bureau says.
  • Tanker's anchor spears torpedo
    UK bomb disposal squad called in after Brovigtank ship's close encounter off Portland.
  • Chevron scraps Australian exploration plan
    US major says weak oil prices make extracting barrels from Bight too costly.
  • P&O Ferries hits six-year high
    Freight traffic booming between Northern Ireland and Scotland.
  • Bidders offering up to $541m for ABG
    Liberty House and Shapoorji Pallanji among those vying for control of restructuring yard.
  • Arctic Securities cuts tanker estimates
    Analyst Andreas Wikborg redraws VLCC and suezmax expectations for the next couple of years.
  • Sevan settles Teekay Offshore legal spat
    Oslo-listed owner to bank $4.5m from dispute related to Logitel sale.
  • Traders: fuel rules could create massive volatility
    Vitol, Glencore and others reject scrubbers and eye refining opportunities.
  • SolstadFarstad adds $10m of extensions
    Norwegian owner stretches charters for CSV and PSV
  • Computer hackers targeted BW Group
    Incident at Singapore shipowner came less than a month after ransomware attack on Maersk.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • GAO: Federal agencies chasing their tails in SE Asia wildlife trade enforcement
    Various federal agencies tasked with assisting law enforcement activities in Southeast Asia against the illicit trade of wildlife products ...
  • Increased volumes, wildfires hampering USWC intermodal operations
    Slowdowns in intermodal rail service on the U.S. West Coast are affecting Maersk Line's inland transport operations, according to a North A...
  • California releases draft plan for new statewide rail network
    The California Dept. of Transportation has released the public draft of the California State Rail Plan document, which sets the stage for w...
  • Port of Felixstowe gets green light for rail enhancements
    Port of Felixstowe's rail connections will undergo the latest installment of enhancements, having been approved by the Secretary of State f...
  • Demand for warehousing, retail space rises as vacancies fall in Houston
    Hurricane Harvey has led to a bump in Houston's retail and industrial property demand, resulting in decreasing vacancies, according to a ne...
  • Kuehne + Nagel ups profits, revenues in Q3 2017
    Kuehne + Nagel recorded earnings of CHF 184 million for the third quarter of 2017 and CHF 540 million for the first nine months of the year....
  • DHL, QSL to work with fast-food chain KFC in foodservice logistics
    DHL has partnered with foodservice logistics provider QSL to manage the supply and distribution of food products for fast-food chain KFC, t...
  • Judge denies class action status for antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Class Is
    U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman on Oct. 10 issued an order denying class action status for a decade-old antitrust lawsuit in which ...
  • BHP seeks permits to build mineral export facility at Port of Grays Harbor
    Global resource company BHP has submitted local, state and federal permit applications, along with comprehensive supporting environmental s...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2017
  • KAZAKHSTAN DATA: 1.721 mil b/d Sep oil output fails to meet cut pledge
    Kazakhstan's crude and condensate output averaged at around 1.721 million b/d in September, rising 54,000 b/d from August and failing to met production target the country committed to reach under the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut deal, according to data from the Kazakh Statistics Committee published Monday.
  • Louisiana oil rig explosion not expected to impact regional crude prices
    An oil rig explosion in Lake Pontchartrain near Kenner, Louisiana, Sunday evening is not expected to impact regional crude prices, according to an industry source familiar with the US Gulf Coast market.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco IPO shift may have market questioning future of OPEC cuts
    Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to OPEC production cuts -- aimed at boosting prices -- has been cast into question by reports that the world's largest exporter of crude may be considering an alternative strategy to listing its state-producer Aramco on international markets.
  • Iraqi forces capture northern oil headquarters from Kurds: reports
    The Iraqi army captured the headquarters of state-owned North Oil Co. from Kurdish Peshmerga forces Monday and are advancing on the disputed oil-rich city of Kirkuk, according to local media reports.
  • ANALYSIS: Less output in Gulf of Mexico behind likely crude draw
    Production disruptions in the US Gulf of Mexico because of Tropical Storm Nate likely kept alive a streak of US crude stock declines that have helped keep a floor under NYMEX crude prices.
  • Crude rise as Iraqi army retakes area from Kurdish forces
    Crude futures strengthened Monday after Iraqi forces captured oil fields from the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, raising the possibility of conflict and reduced export flows.
  • INTERVIEW: Congressman says Jones Act waiver unjustified, changes impractical
    The Trump administration had no justification for issuing a 10-day Jones Act waiver late last month, but new restrictions on future waivers may be impractical, a leading Congressional supporter of the 100-year-old maritime law told the Platts Capitol Crude podcast.
  • France's CGT to start process for strike at refineries Oct 23
    The Federation of the oil industry at French CGT labor union said Monday it will start the process for a strike at refineries from October 23 which could eventually become indefinite.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • BW Group's computer systems hacked; steps up cyber security
    KPMG carries out forensic cyber audit of BW Group.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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