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January 20, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Klang sees box throughput surge 11pc to 13.2m TEU in 2016
  • UK forwarders call for more details on Brexit plans
  • April launch of new alliances could create uncertainity in the market
  • Antwerp port raises market share to occupy No 2 spot in Europe
  • Port of Wilmington to get new cranes to work larger Panama vessels
  • China plans multimodal transportation network to ease road congestion
  • Kuehne + Nagel to handle in-house logistics of Carcano Antonio
  • Cathay Pacific to cut jobs and carry out its biggest review in 20 years
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 9.9pc in December
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 70 tonnes oil and gas equipment from Switzerland to Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & UAE on institutional cooperation in maritime transport
  • MANSA Executive Committee welcomes DG Shipping, Dr Malini Shankar
  • DP World joins UN-led partnership to support humanitarian disaster relief
  • Major Ports apprise Rajya Sabha Committee on infrastructure & development plans
  • Mammoth windmill arrives at Krishnapatnam Port
  • Export sector needs more support from govt: Dr A. Sakthivel
  • India can boost exports by up to $ 5.5 bn by reducing costs of trade by 10 pc: CII-Maersk survey
  • CONquest 2017 Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2017 bring all stakeholders together for pertinent discourse & recognition of excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The overall development is positive
  • Double digit increase in worldwide deliveries
  • Electronic platform launched in Germany
  • Polish trade backs positive development in Sweden
  • Trump arrives, Neffenger departs
  • Merchandise and intermodal markets boost earnings
  • Another Precision-converted aircraft for DHL
  • Faster from middle Rhine to Rotterdam
  • Delivering garden equipment
  • Duisport maintains level in 2016
  • Slight decrease at Italy's third biggest airport
  • Aiming to accelerate innovation
  • Greece sells off rail transport company
  • Transport veteran joins ATA
  • Freight up at Geneva airport
  • Irisl Group returns to Le Havre
  • New leaders for COA

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Fincantieri, Carnival ink billion-dollar newbuild deal
  • US raises bar on maritime cyber reporting
  • OPC awards CHEC contract for Puerto Cortés expansion
  • Fall in number and size of tanker oil spills continues in 2016
  • Malaysia plans to build USD44.6 billion port city
  • Turkish shipyard delivers Norway's longest-ever domestic ferry
  • FSRU market fires on all cylinders as demand for LNG expected to soar
  • Former DSME CEO Ko jailed 10 years for accounting fraud
  • HMM to press on with investments in TTI and Hanjin Shipping TEC
  • Tramp ship manager Reederei NSB cites contract gains
  • Rate war fears as new alliances compete for market share
  • Nigeria takes new anti-corruption measures after dismal 2016 for ports sector
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding eyes another yard in the Philippines
  • Vector Bulkers cuts links with insolvent affiliate

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Red flag for Yang Ming as container line is weighed down by billion-dollar losses
  • Shippers and 3PLs expect trade tension as Trump eyes Asian supply chains
  • Ezyhaul app driving change across the South-east Asia road freight market
  • What went wrong in shipping: Maersk CEO Søren Skou explains
  • HMM to buy stake in Hanjin's port terminal in US
  • Amazon set to grow in Wilmington, Ohio

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Wheelhouse installed on Third Foss Arctic Class tug
  • Navy marks two milestones in EPF construction program
  • Carnival orders two more at Fincantieri
  • IMO panel tries to smooth path to 0.5% sulfur cap
  • U.K.'s River Class OPVs to have Servowatch IPMS
  • Migrant rescue boats to have MTU engines
  • Tanker to be converted to FSO for Thailand
  • Shipping: Living with the new normal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Scorpio Tankers secures $172m loan
    Deal to fund eight MR product tankers under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Hard Brexit could disrupt UK ports, claims BPA
    Dover calls for barrier-free trading while association seeks clarity on handling of VAT and customs
  • HMM takes 20% stake in Long Beach terminal
    Updated: Deal comes after US bankruptcy court judge approves MSC buyout of Hanjin's TTI stake
  • DryShips reveals new reverse stock split
    Move comes as $85m raised from selling 35m new shares to Kalani under standby equity pact
  • VLGC spot rate rises to 10-month high
    As mood turns optimistic, BW LPG officially finalises takeover of Aurora LPG and renames its vessels
  • Capesizes gain 30% in week on Brazil activity
    Rally comes as steel and iron ore futures hit multi-year highs, but momentum may slow
  • Product tankers torn between geopolitics and disruptions
    Tanker flows blocked by Mexico's gasolinazo protests, Indian cash crunch, Adnoc refinery fire and Rhine transport bottlenecks
  • OOIL share price continues to surge as takeover speculation heats up
    Cosco Shipping linked to Hong Kong group as both sides claim rumours are false
  • Australian LNG hub on track
    Wheatstone plant will send out first cargo by mid-2017
  • SGX net profit rises 5% to $61.7m despite Baltic purchase cost
    Second-quarter expenses would have been 4% lower if Baltic cost was excluded
  • Global oil supply drops on Opec cuts
    Big crude tankers holding up relatively well in face of shifting market dynamics
  • Callao port robberies linked to Peru's drug crackdown
    Crews urged to be vigilant as criminal gangs diversify into ship robbery
  • Korea loses tanker shipbuilding market share to China and Japan
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding beats Korea's DSME with second-largest tanker orderbook, Affinity Research says
  • Courage Marine completes $12.5m share placement
    Funds will be used as working capital or finance investments
  • Diana Shipping inks more capesize time charter contracts
    Dry bulk owner accepts more for one charter and less than recent market fixtures on the other
  • Capital Product Partners leads the MLP pack with dividend increase
    Further MLP dividend rises to come following renaissance in late-2016
  • Making something happen
    A UK parliamentary committee is to examine progress made since the Maritime Growth Study was published, but will that accomplish anything other than a vast accumulation of paper?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • CP's intermodal future narrows on domestic with Yang Ming loss
  • Dedicated trucking demand drives J.B. Hunt
  • Harrison gunning for just CSX control or rail M&A?
  • HMM stake in LB terminal could lead rebound
  • US shippers racing to lock down truck rates
  • Hidden costs weigh down Indian exporters
  • Extended Virginia port gate hours to handle snow delays
  • Greek rail sale strengthens Piraeus links to east Europe
  • Slideshow: How Uncle Sam could impact shippers
  • Chennai seeks dry port to battle congestion
  • Nigeria vows action as corruption costs port traffic

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • Hoegh LNG grabs $177m in bond sale
    Danske Bank, DNB and Nordea run issue of unsecured debt securities in Oslo.
  • Evercore upgrades Capital Product stock
    Analyst Jonathan Chappell says clean should beat dirty to the potential tanker market upturn in 2018.
  • Carnival confirms order at Fincantieri
    US cruiseship giant books ships for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.
  • Stealth Maritime set to sell aframax tanker
    Greek owner in process of offloading a vessel it has owned since new.
  • DryShips share float shrinks yet again
    Bulker owner makes fourth try to keep share price above listing threshold.
  • Spetalen's SD snaps up Volstad PSVs
    Ambitious Norwegian investor paying $40m for trio of offshore vessels in latest deal.
  • Omicron offloads first ship since 2009
    Greek bulker owner sending panamax to the Far East.
  • Scorpio Tankers nets loan for eight new MRs
    New York-listed tanker owner completes final piece of funding for vast newbuilding programme.
  • Samios ditches veteran panamax bulker
    Greek owner left with single ship after agreeing deal with Chinese buyer.
  • Two cargoships stuck in Russian ice
    Vessels and two icebreakers caught in Siberian Sea after Arctic crossing.
  • Thalkat Shipping buys SPP-built bulker
    Greek owner continues to renew its fleet with d'Amato vessel.
  • TAS makes less in fourth quarter
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner reports smaller quarterly revenue.
  • Tsuneishi bursts into cruise sector
    Group's ambitions as shipbuilder and operator get underway in modest fashion with surprise ship delivery.
  • Genco scraps another elderly bulker
    US owner close to finishing phase-out of veterans with latest deal.
  • HMM back in to buy 20% of Hanjin's US terminal
    Korean line says acquisition of Long Beach and Seattle assets with MSC will lower its costs.
  • Van Oord seals UK wind turbine charter
    Dutch owner to transport and install 102 foundations off East Anglia.
  • CoscoCS could use CDB loan for OOCL bid
    Chinese state shipping giant tipped to cover takeover expenses with latest credit facility.
  • New holding company to handle HHI split
    Korean shipbuilder's restructuring moves on as it firms spin-off plan.
  • Fincantieri linked to $1.5bn Carnival order
    Italian report claims deal for two cruiseships could be unveiled as early as today.
  • Estonia imposes fines over late ferries
    Port of Tallinn to pay $426,000 due to delayed delivery of new ships for public routes.
  • Hanjin stock rebounds after "trash" jibe
    Shares in collapsed owner boosted by day traders after exchange official speaks out.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • FourKites expands platform with addition of rail tracking
    FourKites has added the full availability of rail tracking to its platform, the company said Tuesday. The Chicago-based freight visibility...
  • Drewry expresses concern over Yang Ming's high debt
    A report issued Thursday by the investment research arm of Drewry on container shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (YMM) expr...
  • Ridgemont to merge Worldwide Express, Unishippers
    Investment firm Ridgemont Equity Partners will acquire third-party logistics provider Worldwide Express from affiliates of Quad-C Managemen...
  • Commentary: Are X-Men human?
    There was a time in our history when for X-Men action figures being imported from overseas and passing through our borders, the shipper had...
  • Executive Moves: DHL, FourKites, GAC and Centiro
    DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Mark Slade as managing director of its Hong Kong and Macau operations. A 14-year DHL veteran, Slade ha...
  • U.S. judge approves Hanjin's stake in TTI
    A federal bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday approved the sale of Hanjin Shipping's stake in a company that operates the largest container...
  • GTKonnect purchases ECCNSelect
    GTKonnect, a global trade management solutions provider, said Wednesday it has acquired ECCNSelect software and its patented technology pla...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • REFINERY NEWS: Hydrocracker upgrade at Dutch Zeeland due in 2020: report
  • FEATURE: Ports wary of following Singapore with compulsory mass flow meters
    "What we are reluctant to do is jump in without giving it full consideration and increase the burden and the overhead for our bunker suppliers."
  • IEA: OPEC-led cuts may not extend beyond 6 months if market rebalances
    US production is set to rise by 320,000 this year, underpinned by productivity improvements
  • P&I Clubs to resume nearly full reinsurance coverage for Iran Oil Shipping
    - P&I reinsurance to recover near full coverage - NITC tankers to have P&I reinsurance cover - Japan insurers lift cargo, hull insurance cap
  • FUTURES 2: Crude rises as OPEC production falls in December
  • FUTURES: Crude buoyed by US crude stock draw
  • Iraqi crude exports to Turkish port of Ceyhan resume - NOC official
  • OPEC sees weaker appetite for its crude as cut deal kicks in
    - OPEC Dec output drops to 33.085 mil b/d - Wary of higher prices leading to resurgent shale - Saudi sets precedent with sharp cut

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DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
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