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February 23, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • China fines 13 liners US$347,212 for poor rate data record keeping
  • Strike-prone Piraeus box volume and net profit decline 20pc in 2016
  • Shippers, logistics firms press FMC to end unfair demurrage charges
  • CSX top executives retire as railway awaits ascension of Hunter Harrison
  • Quick, clean, efficient, Krishnapatnam is part of India's leap forward
  • First Indian ship arrives in Bangladesh under Coastal Shipping Agreement
  • Norwegian profit soars 361pc to US$135.7 million in 2016 on expansion
  • Bombardier hopes US stock market boom means more business jet sales
  • Air Logistics is appointed Finnair's GSSA across 7 European countries

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Express Global Logistics awarded Certificate of Appreciation for valuable contribution to Customs community
  • FEDSAI welcomes DG Shipping Dr Malini Shankar
  • ICS releases latest Flag State Performance Table
  • MANSA appeals to CBEC to withdraw Service Tax circular or defer it to Oct. 1
  • SCI bestowed 'Best Enterprise Award' (Navratna)
  • China steel anti-dumping duty period extended
  • Telecom exports to be focus of ASEAN-India digital partnership
  • DP World Mundra recognised as Terminal of the Year at Gujarat Junction 2017 awards
  • Special session highlights the benefits of DPD
  • World's largest car carrier docks at Mumbai Port
  • Fieo's seminar on export finance & letter of credit documentation in Goa on Feb. 28

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dutch-German e-truck pilot project
  • Cars going by train to Chongqing
  • Wanted: safe rest areas for truck drivers in Iran
  • K Line's affiliate in India consolidates position
  • Van Den Wijngaert granted power of attorney
  • Unions and employees block takeover
  • Railways simplify transport with different track gauges
  • Ignazio Messina and MSC continue dialogue
  • Large animals flying in style from LEJ
  • Gillet picked for top job in Singapore
  • Consolidating bulk cargo handling services
  • Emirates Skycargo hires freight manager for UK
  • RWI/ISL index rising steadily
  • Shuttle from North Sea to Ludwigshafen
  • Finnair Cargo chooses GSSA for seven countries

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • P&I club warns clients in wake of US ballast water violator
  • Damen reduces Dutch ship repair workforce by 150
  • DVB Bank buys GOL Offshore ships to recover loan
  • Shipping awaits St Lawrence Seaway opening with renewed optimism
  • Marine insurance broker warns of rivals' 'cavalier approach' at P&I renewal
  • Reefer freight market in for slow recovery
  • Terminal operators need to get used to lower growth levels, says new APMT boss
  • Prudential infrastructure unit invests in Italian terminals
  • Bahri in dry bulk shipping JV with Bunge
  • POSH ends FY 16 in the red, court case against it likely rejected
  • Dong-A downsizes fleet with newbuilding sales
  • Court orders sale of five Hanjin ships
  • Share sales continue as DryShips re-enters tanker space
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins products tanker order

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Strike threat to port of New York as dockers' union hits out over jobs
  • Hanjin collapse and weak charter market blamed as Danaos sinks into the red
  • Teamwork the key to Africa's air cargo sector achieving its potential
  • Air freight rates maintained a steady course through Chinese holiday
  • Electric cars make new supply chain demands
  • How Nintendo's forecasting miscues led to 3DS shortages

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • USCG awards five polar icebreaker design study contracts
  • VIDEO: NASSCO sea trials third SEACOR ECO tanker
  • Sembcorp Marine returns to profitability
  • Damen Ship Repair to trim jobs at three Dutch shipyards
  • Plan to build up to six cruise ships in China moves ahead
  • ACO Marine units picked for high spec tug series

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Damen to axe 150 yard jobs
    Shiprepair and conversion segment to lay off employees in the face of persistent oil and gas downturn
  • Navios wins $21.5m arbitration order against Vale
    New York tribunal verdict follows London arbitration win validating giant ore deal with Brazilian miner
  • Navios posts fourth-quarter loss
    Bulker owner and logistics company hikes stake in affiliate Navios Partners through loan sale
  • US will be net exporter of energy in 2020s
    LNG exports out of the US are driver of America's new role in global energy
  • Lloyd's List to honour Jeffrey Lantz in New York
    US Coast Guard veteran and long-time maritime regulation specialist to be recognised at Lloyd's List Americas awards in May
  • Fincantieri, CSSC and Carnival strike $1.5bn deal
    Joint ventures stamp agreement, paving the way for cruiseship building market in China
  • Spanish ports to be hit by nine-day strike
    Action next month to cripple an industry estimated to make $25.8m per day for Spain, as labour shake-up edges closer without stevedore support
  • Fortescue sees strong iron ore demand from China
    Miner maintains shipments guidance of 165m to 170m tonnes in financial year 2017
  • South America's slumbering giants awaken
    The economies of South and Central America were hit hard by the global slowdown, but a new report identifies potential solutions
  • Terminals see shake-up from alliance reshuffle
    Winners and losers revealed as carriers stake their claims
  • Hanjin and weak market hit Danaos profits
    Company suffers $415m impairment losses as Hanjin collapse undermines revenues and vessel values
  • Panamax bulkers struggle to recover amid Atlantic woes
    But market ahead looks promising
  • Bahri unit inks joint venture pact with Bunge
    Venture to transport dry bulk commodities to and from the Middle East
  • Wisdom Marine eyes $100m bank loan
    Investors are loath to convert the company's bonds into shares
  • More Atlantic opportunities for crude tankers after Opec cut
    US and Nigeria raise exports as Middle East reduces output

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Matson's premium Asia service drives growth amid market uncertainties
  • Severe weather delays US Western intermodal rail
  • Widdows brings BCOs cargo flow info via chassis
  • APMT triples NJ facility investment ahead of bridge raising
  • Ratified WTO deal to boost trade
  • USMX says ILA work stoppage would violate contract
  • US importers still in the dark on new alliance details
  • Terminals face pricing pressure from low growth
  • Danaos slumps into red on Hanjin collapse
  • Authorities crack down on JNPT import fees
  • Rosy start to year has carriers optimistic

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Stifel: 'unexceptional' year for Matson
    Earnings growth may not return until 2019 due to uneven recovery in Pacific Basin.
  • Norwegian reaches for 2017 profit growth
    New York-listed cruiseship owner reports jump in fourth-quarter profit that was in-line with analyst expectations.
  • ABS Group adds to US Coast Guard contract
    Classification society's consulting arm secures follow-on related to future ship design.
  • Damen plans to layoff 150 at Dutch shipyards
    Shipyard group says weakness in oil and gas-related business behind the layoffs.
  • Navios reveals win over Vale as loss misses
    New York-listed parent of Navios group secures another victory over cancelled contracts and sells loan to Navios Partners.
  • Clarksons analysts issue VLCC storage warning
    Forde Morkedal and Herman Hildan see a yellow light for tankers as economics of floating storage fade.
  • DP World cleared in bribery case
    London arbitration court dismisses Djibouti's claims against global terminal operator.
  • Fatal accident on Solstad ship
    Owner confirms one dead on Normand Maximus in Brazil.
  • North Sea PSV duo win term charters
    Troms and Ostensjo ships bag deals with Statoil and Fairfield.
  • Fincantieri, Carnival make Chinese history
    Companies finalise deal with CSSC to build two ships worth $1.5bn, plus options.
  • NYK trials farm exports to Europe
    Japanese owner planning to undercut airlines using controlled-atmosphere boxes.
  • Siem tied to Emas Chiyoda Subsea deal
    Subsea 7 keeping mum on gossip linking it with takeover of NYK's stake in Singaporean company.
  • Zim adds second Asia-Pacific loop
    Israeli container line increases coverage to Pacific north-west.
  • Vallianz settles $5.4m debt with creditors
    Singaporean owner sees latest deal as "testament of vendors' trust in the company".
  • Spanish port strikes suspended
    Samskip says state delaying new reforms for dockers to allow talks.
  • Sembcorp Marine back on profitable path
    Singaporean shipbuilder reports a positive result in the fourth quarter and full year 2016.
  • 'Cruiseship' designed to explore Arctic ice
    Imaginactive comes up with protype for ship-like craft that will use tracks on land.
  • Top Ships buys into Pistiolis newbuild
    Greek owner takes 40% stake in MR tanker due from Hyundai Mipo.
  • BW Offshore invests $12m more in Gabon
    Andreas Sohmen Pao-controlled company increases holding in Dussafu oil project.
  • Hanjin to delist in Seoul next month
    Bankrupt South Korean liner company will indefinitely suspend trading in two weeks.
  • Toisa regains control of seized tanker
    United Journey to resume operations after Citibank releases it from arrest.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Hanjin insolvency fuels Danaos' Q4 2016 net loss
    Danaos recorded a $446.6 million net loss for the fourth quarter of 2016 as it felt the effects from Hanjin Shipping filing for bankruptcy ...
  • APMT boosts spending at Elizabeth, N.J. terminal
    APM Terminals (APMT) said Wednesday it has decided to boost spending on its Port Elizabeth terminalat the Port of New York and New Jersey f...
  • NEWS FLASH: USMX urges ILA to remain in compliance with master contract
    The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), the employer group that negotiates the master contract with the International Longshoreman's As...
  • ZIM unveils new transpacific ZPN loop
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM unveiled a new Asia-Pacific Northwest service, dubbed the ZIM Pacific North (ZPN), which is scheduled to launch i...
  • Ports of Indiana sets tonnage record in Q4 2016
    The Ports of Indiana experienced the highest quarterly shipment total in 55 years during the fourth quarter of 2016. Handling nearly 3.9 m...
  • Special Coverage: The future of U.S. exports
    Source: RANGIZZZ / SHUTTERSTOCK Unease about the possibility of increased friction in United States foreign trade relations has risen stead...
  • Reuters: Pascagoula, Gulfport deepen ties with Cuba
    The United States Gulf Coast ports of Pascagoula and Gulfport, Miss. are enhancing ties with Cuba despite uncertainty surrounding U.S. rela...
  • Tulsa Port of Catoosa's volumes skyrocket 129% in January
    Tulsa Port of Catoosa shipped 258,243 waterborne tons in January, increasing 129 percent from January 2016, according to the latest figures...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index rebounds in January
    Domestic truck tonnage rebounded in January 2017, growing 2.9 percent compared with the previous month, following a revised 4.3 percent dec...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
  • Gibraltar partially re-opens to bunkering as adverse weather eases
    Bunkering operations have resumed at part of the port of Gibraltar, after it closed earlier because of bad weather
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • OPEC/non-OPEC production cuts could rebalance oil market by Q3: Qatar minister
    OPEC ministers next meet on May 25 in Vienna, where they will also invite the non-OPEC countries covered by the agreement to discuss whether it needs to be extended
  • World Fuel Services says Brexit could hurt company's business
    A weaker pound against the dollar and other currencies as a result of the Brexit referendum vote may hurt its results as local currency may translate into fewer US dollars
  • FUTURES: Crude firmer after Barkindo talks up OPEC cut compliance

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