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December 21, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shipping alliances restructure services to absorb mega ship influx in 2018
  • US, Europe, Asia freight rates drop 2pc to US$1,134 per FEU in week of Dec 11
  • Panama Canal raises maximum authorised draft for Neopanamax locks
  • Standard Chartered pledges US$20b for Belt and Road projects
  • Box volume slips 5.5pc to 186,069 TEU at Port of Oakland in Nov
  • Port of Seattle appoints ex Coast Guard Rear Admiral as executive director
  • Brazil's TRG port productivity surges after US$44m equipment investment
  • Improved productivity cut dwell times at India's JNPT in November
  • Speed blamed for fatal Amtrak crash near Tacoma killing at least 3 and injuring 100
  • HKIA airfreight volumes soar 7pc in Nov driven by transshipments and exports
  • Air cargo volumes in Shanghai in 2017 hit 4 million tonnes
  • Cathay Pacific to launch Washington DC service with new the Airbus A350-1000

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Merchant Shipping Services appointed new agent for Rickmers-Line/RZ Carrier in India
  • Ocean Alliance Day Two Product announced
  • Shipping confidence at highest level for three-and-a-half years
  • Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals & CONCOR sign MoU for handling dedicated container trains
  • Imminent surplus capacity will moderate realisations & returns in the medium term for container terminal operators: ICRA
  • MANSA President Capt. Vivek Anand compliments JNPT in its hour of glory
  • Lok Sabha passes Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More money for the roads

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Malta jubilant over EU tonnage tax approval
  • PSA-CONCOR tie-up to shore up rail share at J N Port
  • Clarification sought over Brexit impact on seafarer certificates
  • Doña Paz: Thirty years on from the worst peacetime sea disaster
  • Shipping confidence hits three-and-a-half-year high
  • Solstad Farstad expects even greater cost-savings from merger than previously predicted
  • Odfjell ready to reap realignment rewards in 2018
  • China's coastal coal freight rates on the rise amid renewed demand
  • Korea Shipping Partnership signs up with Korea P&I
  • COSCO Specialized takes up pulp carrier option at COSCO Dalian
  • South Korean owners look elsewhere to scrap Capesizes
  • TS Lines books two feeder ships at Kyokuyo

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Deutsche Bahn leads €240m class action against truck manufacturer cartel
  • MSC and CMA CGM to 'jumbo-ise' 21 containerships into ULCVs
  • ECT plan for fixed barge berthing windows in Rotterdam may reduce two-day waiting times
  • ANALYSIS - Christmas may be delayed for UPS customers, but investors enjoy festive cheer
  • Ministers urged to withdraw Heathrow noise claim
  • Tesla snags largest truck order yet: UPS wants 125 electric semis
  • Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Metal Shark bites into the pilot boat market
  • ABB completes major upgrade of Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker
  • Energy and shipping: DNV GL looks ahead to 2050
  • German shipowners send three containerships to Gibdock
  • Connecticut Maritime Association names its 2018 Commodore

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • BIMCO expects profitable 2018 for dry bulk owners
    But persisting weak levels of vessel demolition could delay benefits of strong demand
  • Delo buys 31% stake in Global Ports Investments
    Sergey Shishkarev vehicle Delo buys stake from Transportation Investments Holding, subject to regulatory approval
  • A festive tax gift for the Jones Act industries and US executives
    First major US tax-overhaul in 30 years brings tax relief for Jones Act industries and US shipping executives
  • OECD starts talks on new shipbuilding competition regime
    Participation of China seen as essential by some WP6 members
  • Daily Briefing
    SCORPIO Tankers could wait until after the 2020 sulphur cap comes into force to decide whether it will install scrubbers...
  • PSA's BMCT inks pact for dedicated container rail service
    Pact to optimise use of container trains headed to the hinterland regions of North and West India
  • Clean energy mix to curb carbon emissions by 2050
    Long term outlook sees new energy-efficient vessels, slow steaming and shift to alternative fuels, though oil-based distillates will still make...
  • Tufton Oceanic raises $91m with London listing
    Proceeds from IPO earmarked for portfolio of secondhand tonnage, company says
  • MSC's super-sized containership orders face financing challenge in China
    Geneva-based line is still looking for lenders to back the $1.5bn newbuilding programme
  • SM Lines considering partnerships to expand trades to US
    South Korean company exploring various options such as joint services with compatriot shipping lines as well as overseas firms
  • US west coast ports lose trade share in strong market
    Asia-North American container volumes buoyant but freight rates remain under pressure
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers exercises option for one pulp carrier
    Vessel backed by five-year contract of affreightment from Suzano
  • Anglo American joins Chinsay's charter party management platform
    Deal aims to improve Anglo American's work flow, collaboration and productivity around charter party agreements
  • UK union seeks EU recognition of seafarers' certificates post-Brexit
    Nautilus International fears UK seafarers' qualifications may not be recognised by EU member states after Brexit
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation embarks on share option scheme
    Company aims to incentivise management and improve performance through the scheme
  • ABS to class LNG bunker barge for Q-LNG
    Vessel scheduled to start construction early next year
  • Ocean Alliance unveils new Day Two Product offering
    Expanded US east coast services will start in April and include 340 boxships with carrying capacity of approx. 3.6m teu...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • New NY-NJ chassis pool pledges 'open choice'
  • CPA to dredge Karnaphuli River lightering jetties
  • Port of Mobile fast-tracks terminal expansion
  • US truckload spot rates slide on seasonal slowdown
  • FedEx volume, revenue surges; cyber costs diminish
  • PSA, Concor deal boosts JNPT's rail freight effort
  • Eyeing Tesla, shippers, carriers plug into electric trucks
  • Antwerp invests in rail and barge projects

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Dry bulk industry may hit profit in 2018
    China's economic growth is key for dry bulk sector's performance next year, says an analyst.
  • Gener8 Maritime at hub of takeover talk
    New York-listed owner tipped for Christmas sale to major tanker peer.
  • NASC adds minibulker
    Swiss-Canadian joint venture reunites Sider Venture with sister ships
  • Exmar confirms VLGC order backed by long-term Statoil charter
    Nicolas Saverys-led company books pair of newbuildings after winning tender.
  • US wants 10 ships blacklisted over N Korea
    Chinese and Korean-owned vessels have allegedly been evading sanctions.
  • High-yield bond market hits new heights in 2017
    Shipping companies have raised $6.3bn in 2017, according to Clarksons Platou Securities.
  • Diana Shipping capesize catches rising tide
    US-listed owner secures a pay-rise for one of its larger bulk carriers.
  • ITIC warns over people-smuggling scam
    Insurer says ship agents being used as cover for illegal traffickers.
  • Greeks and newcomers share sale and purchase spoils
    Hellenic owners still keen on buying tankers and bulkers but headline moves came from new ventures.
  • Marco Polo gets restructuring nod in Indonesia
    Court and creditors agree to refinancing of Marcopolo Shipyard.
  • Delo buys $108m slice of Global Ports
    Russian group snaps up shares of London-listed group from N-Trans.
  • 2020 Bulkers adds to newcastlemax tally
    Tor Olav Troim's fledgling shipowning venture has increased its newbuilding orderbook.
  • Pirates kidnap 10 crew from Technomar bulker
    Greek owner working to release seafarers seized from vessel off Nigeria.
  • Odfjell Drilling extends Statoil charter
    Oslo owner's Deepsea Bergen kept on for two more wells.
  • Cosco declares option for pulp carrier
    Specialized Carrier unit adds third bulker at Cosco Dalian.
  • SM Line starting run with HMM
    Korean lines cooperating on US east and west coast services.
  • Essar targets bulker buys for steel deal
    Indian owner wants new or chartered ships to carry Essar Steel cargoes.
  • MPCC snaps up Greek boxships
    Oslo-listed owner raids Cosmoship to bring its fleet to 41 vessels.
  • Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU
    Ukrainian vessel barred for three months after failing safety check in Russia.
  • Ocean Alliance moves to next phase with 340 ships
    CMA CGM, CoscoCS, Evergreen and OOCL reveal "Day Two Product": fewer vessels, but more capacity.
  • TGS, Schlumberger reveal new survey work
    Companies will acquire data from 10,000 sq km project off Egypt.
  • Meercat emerges from Burgess Marine ashes
    UK workboat specialist committed to growing the firm globally with the help of new private investor.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets shares to start trading
    UK-based fund manager comes up slightly short of target in London initial public offering.
  • Wilson Sons ties up PSV trio to Petrobras
    However, Brazilian operator remains elusive about terms secured for charters from oil major.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • FedEx Q2 FY2018 earnings rise 11.7%
    FedEx Corp. saw earnings of $2.84 per diluted share ($3.18 per diluted share on an adjusted basis) for its second quarter ended Nov. 30, co...
  • Commerce outlines duties for polyester staple fiber imports
    The Commerce Department on Tuesday announced preliminary antidumping duties for imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, I...
  • APM Terminals, ASPA invest in Port of Mobile
    The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals have approved a $49.5 million expansion of the container facility at the Port of ...
  • PMSA: USWC container ports saw combined 0.6% growth in October
    The five major U.S. West Coast container ports - those in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, and Seattle - collectively handled 5,31...
  • NWSA YTD container volumes up 2% despite November decline
    The combined year-to-date container volumes for the ports of Seattle and Tacoma through November are up 2 percent compared to the same 11-m...
  • FMC reveals witness lineup for port practices hearing
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday published a notice identifying 26 individuals scheduled to testify as witnesses on one of...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index rises again in November
    Domestic truck tonnage rose again in November 2017, up 2.3 percent compare with the same month a year ago, following a 3.9 percent year-ove...
  • OCEAN Alliance announces new 'Day Two Product' to commence April 2018
    French carrier CMA CGM, a member of the OCEAN Alliance along with subsidiary line APL, COSCO, OOCL, and Evergreen Line, has announced the l...
  • Barge congestion continues in Rotterdam, Antwerp
    Continued congestion at the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam have caused delays of up to 96 hours, according to intermodal operator Contargo....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Jefferies raises 2018 oil price forecasts on strong Chinese demand
    US investment bank Jefferies has raised its oil price forecasts for 2018, citing expectations of an undersupplied market due to strong Chinese demand growth and the potential for a lower-than-expected pace of recovery from US shale output.
  • Saudi 2018 budget likely based on 10.1 mil b/d crude output, average $58/b price: report
    Saudi Arabia's record $260 billion budget for 2018, unveiled by King Salman al-Saud Tuesday, is in line with an average crude oil export price of $58/b and production of 10.1 million b/d over the year, Riyadh-based Jadwa Investments analysts said in a research note Wednesday.
  • Riyadh-only listing for Saudi Aramco still being considered: minister
    The long-mooted public listing of state oil giant Saudi Aramco is on track for some time in 2018 as the Saudi government continues to weigh its options for where to float the shares, finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said Wednesday.
  • Foes of oil, gas drilling in Alaska's ANWR prep legislative, court battle
    Congressional Democrats and environmentalists are preparing for a legislative and legal fight against oil and natural gas drilling in Alaska.
  • Crude futures have muted response to mixed EIA inventory data
    Prompt NYMEX crude rose Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed continued declines in crude inventories, but the upside was limited by builds in product stocks.
  • Total Marine Fuels expects bunker sales growth to hit nearly 10% in 2017
    TMFGS is also "evaluating some interesting opportunities [to grow] elsewhere", Jouny said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Total Marine Fuels gears up for IMO 2020 rule, eyes LNG bunker fuel growth
    "We want to be a major player in the LNG bunker market," Jouny said.
  • Dawn of LPG bunkering set in Japan as IMO mandate inches closer
    Upcoming environmental rules in shipping are prompting a look at alternatives such as LPG.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable to higher on Forties repair, US crude draw

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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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