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December 20, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports volume growth slows down, overseas ports remain strong
  • UK port of Felixstowe handles milestone one millionth TEU by rail
  • US ports need improvements to boost efficiency, competitiveness
  • Port of Houston sees cargo volumes rise 9pc through November to total 35m tonnes
  • November is Adelaide port's busiest month for container traffic in 2017
  • Andhra Pradesh seeks greater investment from South Korea
  • Eight crew members of cargo ship rescued by Indian coast guard
  • Schaefer Systems expands footprint in North American headquarters
  • Cathay group volumes soar 12pc reflecting strength of world air cargo markets
  • SF Express moves ahead with plan to set up air cargo hub in China in a joint venture
  • DHL obtains CEIV certification at six US stations

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Continued support for safe & sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
  • HMM finalising strategies for 2018
  • Improved shipping rates & stable near-term industry prospects enhances Hapag-Lloyd's outlook
  • Maersk Trade Finance crosses 100th customer milestone in India
  • Safmarine achieves landmark by shipping 53 commercial buses on flat bed container in a single vessel from Nhava Sheva
  • Study pitches for containerisation & augmenting capacity of existing Indian ports
  • Tokyo Customs recognises NYK's Tokyo Container Terminal
  • 'Infrastructure status to logistics sector will provide impetus to the industry'
  • Mangaluru Customs Commissionerate acknowledged for quality management
  • Nationwide e-way Bill system to bring uniformity across states for seamless inter-state movement of goods
  • Govt takes steps to avoid holding up of solar panels & accessories at ports
  • High global demand drove impressive export growth in Nov., says FIEO
  • India ranked 60th most innovative country on Global Innovation Index 2017
  • Total sugar production estimated to be around 249 lakh MT during 2017-18

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Sediment in the crosshairs - dredging technology focus
  • Politics, fuels and autonomy - the world in 2018 for dredging and port construction
  • MPP/heavy lifter hire rates picking up
  • Dania Ship Management plans to expand to dry cargo
  • Wisdom Marine books two Ultramax bulkers at Kawasaki HI
  • HMM discloses plans for building mega container ships
  • Shipowners prepare for monitoring phase of EU carbon data reporting
  • CJ Logistics to merge with construction affiliate
  • SM Line calls for cooperation with HMM

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • ModusLink pays $476m to acquire US direct mail specialist IWCO
  • Industry observer warns fresh hopes for freighter slots at Schiphol may be premature
  • Upturn in shipping fortunes a bonus for container manufacturers
  • Death of rail CEO Harrison renews health disclosure debate
  • Panalpina expands perishables network with takeover of Adelantex and AD Handling
  • EU members agree reporting rules for truck CO2 emissions
  • Patrik Ziegler moves from Agility to take the reins at GAC North America
  • COO Boris Blanche becomes managing director of the IRU

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Newport News awarded $468 million Columbia class contract
  • VIDEO: Silver Ships gives ALDOT Dive Team boat a new lease on life
  • ABS to class LNG bunkering ATB on order at VT Halter Marine
  • HullWiper cleaning system now available in Suez Canal ports
  • Crowley Maritime names Ketra Anderson VP of SSQE
  • Marcon fixes 3,900 mile tow
  • Senators to Mattis: Block buy best way to add two new carriers
  • Icebreaking tug will be first vessel with Wärtsilä HY hybrid solution

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Brussels endorses amended Malta tonnage tax after five-year probe
    Island has agreed to cure certain breaches of state aid rules to win 10-year endorsement
  • Marmaras acquires CPO Asia from Offen fleet
    Greek owner makes first cape acquisition in about 18 months as broker says further price rises not ruled out
  • Charterers' confidence grows, survey shows
    Shipping confidence at highest in three and a half years, says Moore Stephens
  • Three Hamburg tug operators face $15m cartel fines
    Fairplay, Bugsier and Petersen & Alpers co-operation unlawful, authorities rule
  • Scorpio may delay scrubbers decision beyond 2020
    Executive Cameron Mackey warns regulation and uncertain fuel oil future makes scrubbers a risky venture
  • Eagle Bulk adds to ultramax fleet
    Purchase brings the company's ultramax tally to 12 as it sees solid minor bulks trade into next year
  • Brookes Bell building a centre of expertise
    UK-headquartered expert consultancy is gathering together a team of maritime experts to offer the right person for the right job
  • Maurice Meehan: An environmental champion of passion and ability
    The Carbon War Room's shipping head Maurice Meehan dies suddenly, aged 42
  • Borealis Maritime plans in-house commercial manager for chemtankers
    Borealis Tankers lures senior hires from Atlantis Tankers
  • 'Our industry needs to do more to stop sexual harassment and sexual assault'
    If we want to continue to attract women into the maritime industries, we need to provide a workplace where we...
  • Baltic Exchange takes deckplate approach in switch to TD3C
    London-based exchange opts for trading accuracy rather than historical consistency
  • Daily Briefing
    THE withdrawal of valemax ownership doesn't spell the beginning of the end for Vale's dominance in longhaul dry bulk shipping...
  • Barge congestion continues at key European box ports
    Contargo maintains surcharge on services to and from Rotterdam and Antwerp as waiting times persist of 12-72 hours
  • Top 10 women in shipping 2017
    Our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series -- published this week and available here -- includes many...
  • BDI cannot be both a shipping barometer and effective trading platform
    Proposed omission of handysize segment detracts from goal of using the BDI as a barometer of dry bulk markets, says...
  • Wisdom Marine to order supramax duo at Kawasaki Heavy
    Vessels scheduled for delivery over 2019-2020
  • Korea outlines measures to prevent vessel collisions
    Move comes in response to collision between fishing vessel and coastal tanker off Yeongheung island early on December 3 that...
  • DSME extends delivery for Maran Gas LNG carrier newbuilds
    Orders were for a total of six vessels under two shipbuilding contracts
  • Shanghai tops Drewry's port connectivity index
    Consultancy says port connectivity is as important as size or scale
  • Singamas Container expects a return to profit
    Company cites growing box demand amid the improvement in international shipping volumes as key factor
  • FSL Trust in talks to extend loan maturity
    Trust has applied to the Singapore High Court for a scheme of arrangement regarding its obligations under the loan facility
  • CDB Leasing agrees $514.3m LNG carriers deal with Dynagas
    Vessels are loss-making, but will serve the Yamal project
  • Vard to build $318m electric hybrid cruiseship for Ponant
    Polar Class 2 cruise vessel will have icebreaking capabilities and be powered by liquefied natural gas and batteries
  • Damen signs deal with Concordia to build inland waterway ships
    Joint venture named Concordia Damen Shipbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Without volume to warrant double shifts, US ports extend gates
  • Maersk pressures forwarders amid market share battle
  • Mississippi River container-barge service set to expand
  • Senate committee rejects Trump nominee to head Ex-Im Bank
  • Korea's SM Line aims to partner with HMM on trans-Pacific
  • Despite actions, Antwerp, Rotterdam congestion persists
  • Maersk expands India customer credit program

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Carnival beats estimates despite lower earnings
    Company takes bullish stance toward full-year 2018 after hurricane hit fourth quarter.
  • Moody's downgrades Eletson on poor market, newbuildings
    Revised rating comes as the agency holds a negative outlook on the tanker sector.
  • Trend Discovery buys chuck of Diana Containerships
    A Delaware venture capitalist company has bought into Diana Containerships. Trend Discovery has snapped up a 38,000 bundle of shares in the shipowner, which is sufficient for a 5.02% stake. Its move comes just a few days after Morgan Stanley reported it held a 5% equity stake in Diana Containerships. Trend Discovery is led by managing partner Brad Hoagland and invests in both public and priv
  • Nautilus calls for crew clarification post-Brexit
    Union wants guarantee UK seafarers will still be able to work on EU-flagged ships.
  • Exmar set for VLGC order after Statoil tender win
    Deal would take the company into direct VLGC ownership.
  • Carbon War Room's Maurice Meehan dies
    Environmental think-tank pays tribute to shipping operations director.
  • Gard maps out the next 100 years
    CEO Roppestad says P&I club must contribute to healthy ecosystems and strong communities to stay the course.
  • Reederei Roth chief confirms bulker sale
    Ship worth $80m at market peak in 2008 has been sold now for $8m.
  • German trio drydocked at Gibdock
    Yard hails more business from operators like Dohle and Ahrenkiel.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping confirms ultramax purchase
    Owner announces transaction first uncovered by TradeWinds last week.
  • Navigare Capital Partners moves into crude tankers
    Fund adds aframax to product tanker, dry cargo and boxship purchases.
  • Eesti eyes LNG terminal or bunker ship
    Estonian operator wants a piece of the LNG-fuelled vessel market.
  • Triyards seeks more time for audit
    Restructuring Singapore yard asking SGX to extend quarterly results deadline.
  • SolstadFarstad doubles savings target to $95m
    Norwegian owner wants to find more synergies following merger with Deep Sea and Farstad.
  • Borealis starts new tanker management venture
    Borealis Tankers will start with in-house chemical carrier operations from Istanbul, but is targeting third-party owners.
  • OPEC cuts drag Middle East VLCC fixtures to five-year low
    Credit Suisse sums help explain why winter market has failed to fire.
  • Maersk Drilling bags $100m from asset sale
    Cash deal tightens company's focus in the offshore area of the market.
  • Mercator's loss grows in second quarter
    Indian tanker and LPGC owner hit by revenue fall.
  • Shinsung Shipping orders cargoship quartet
    Korean owner goes for fleet renewal at Dayang Offshore in China.
  • Pacific Radiance reveals debt of $519m
    Owner has laid up 36 ships as refinancing talks continue.
  • Kim Heng ties-up ex-Swiber anchor handlers
    Offshore player secures access to Malaysian waters as OSVs secure short term charters.
  • Wisdom Marine heads to Kawasaki for bulkers
    Taiwan owner makes it five ship acquisitions in six months with latest newbuilding order.
  • Pavilion to supply LNG bunkers to PSA Marine
    Green fuel to be used on tug newbuildings due to be delivered to Singapore firm in 2019.
  • Pen Test Partners: Hackers could sink a bulker
    Potential weakness found in hull stress monitoring systems born in pre-internet age.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • Rising tide lifts U.S. container port volumes to record levels in 2017
    After several years of tepid global trade growth, the North American port sector is booming. So far in 2017-both the calendar year and fisc...
  • UPS places pre-order for 125 Tesla semis
    UPS Inc. has placed a reservation for 125 of Tesla's new fully-electric Semi tractors, the global package delivery and logistics company an...
  • Senate committee rejects Ex-Im Bank chairman nominee
    The Senate Banking Committee voted this morning to rejectScott Garrett, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-I...
  • Port of Tilbury requests consent order for second terminal
    London's Port of Tilbury has submitted an application for a development consent order (DCO) to build a new terminal adjacent to the current...
  • CMPH signs 99-year lease to run struggling Sri Lankan port
    China Merchants Port Holdings has taken over commercial operations at the struggling Port of Hambantota on Sri Lanka's southern coast, rece...
  • East Coast Warehouse adds capacity at Port of NY/NJ
    Elizabeth, N.J.-based East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a fourth-party logistics provider (4PL) specializing in temperature-controll...
  • Maersk Line launches online platform to combat booking cancellations
    Maersk Line has launched a new online platform for end-to-end freight booking that aims to reduce last-minute booking cancellations, a spok...
  • Panama Canal ups maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax locks
    In the wake of recent rainfall that brought two artificial lakes that link to the Panama Canal to their operating limits, the Panama Canal ...
  • Online furniture retailer to open 319,000-sq.-ft. facility near Jaxport terminals
    Online-only furniture brand Article will double the size of its U.S. distribution space in 2018 by opening a 319,000-square-foot facility n...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2017
  • NYMEX January crude goes off the board near Bollinger middle band
    NYMEX January crude settled 30 cents higher Tuesday at $57.46/b on expiry, which was just a few cents above the contract's Bollinger Band midpoint that signifies neutral territory.
  • Corpus Christi port sees crude exports rising to 1.792 mil b/d by 2020: COO
    The Port of Corpus Christi Commission has revised its recent forecast of crude exports for 2020, adding another 704,000 b/d, even as major constraints remain before it can become a leading US energy port, Chief Operating Officer Sean Strawbridge said.
  • Nebraska upholds Keystone XL approval, sparking likely court battle
    Nebraska regulators on Tuesday upheld their decision to allow TransCanada to build the stalled 830,000 b/d Keystone XL crude pipeline, albeit on an alternative route.
  • UK Forties pipeline repairs could take up to three more weeks
    Repairs needed to bring the UK's main crude supply pipeline, Forties, back on stream are making "steady progress" and could take up to three more weeks, pipeline operator Ineos said Tuesday.
  • Saudi Arabia eyes 12% rise in oil revenues for 2018 budget
    Saudi Arabia's budget for 2018 will require a significant increase in oil income to help fund a record $260 billion spending spree, according to a statement Tuesday.
  • Fuel oil flows east from ARA recover in December
    Flows of fuel oil to the East have recovered ground from November with Rotterdam loadings expected to be 900,000 mt for December, up from 300,000 mt which departed from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp blending and bunker hub in November.
  • Cyprus eyes up LNG-powered future, phasing out gasoil imports
    The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has said it will switch to LNG at its power stations by 2020, with a view to winding down its current reliance on gasoil imports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Iran's oil minister eyes gasoline self-sufficiency from mid-2018
    Zanganeh said he believed "stabilization" would follow the start up of phase two of the Persian Gulf Star condensates refinery.
  • US bunker player WFS tops Aegean Marine's list of approved debtors
    Glencore Group's Chemoil and Oceanconnect, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Mitsui, Qatargas and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS/ Eukor Car Carriers Inc are among others.
  • One-third of shippers to opt for scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 sulfur cap: Foreship
    Attractive ROI on scrubbers to promote scrubbers uptake.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains stable in Asia, Brent/WTI spread above $6/b

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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