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March 23, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • US antitrust regulators raid Box Club meeting in San Francisco
  • CMA CGM to increase rates east-west, north-south worldwide in April
  • US declares it is not bound by World Trade Organisation rulings
  • China's SITC pays US$13 million for two 2,474-TEU containerships
  • APL to launch new CS5 to boost intra-Asia service network
  • Port of Oakland February box volumes fall 7pc to 174,906 TEU
  • US east coast ports feel benefit of expanded Panama Canal: ACP
  • DHL ships hobbyist drones for Shenzhen Youkeshu Technologies
  • CP okays United Steelworkers tentative contract terms on intermodal staff
  • Supply chain graduate programme to be offered by MIT
  • St Lawrence Seaway looks back on 3.4pc decline in 2016 as locks reopen
  • Additional rail service between Antwerp and German hinterland
  • Marine navigation accident seminar in Singapore tomorrow March 24
  • AirBridgeCargo saw a 47 per cent increase in charter flights in 2016
  • Heathrow air cargo facility to be equipped with Siemens' advanced handling

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • APL extends cargo assurance for protection against cargo-in-transit risks
  • HMM signs strategic cooperation agreement with 2M Alliance
  • IWAI raises INR 340 cr. through infrastructure bonds
  • Key honours conferred at Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping's 38th Convocation
  • MOL announces name change of wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe
  • Shipping confidence holds steady despite industry & political pressures
  • Toshiba JSW Power Systems moves critical ODC package as coastal cargo through Kamarajar Port
  • TT Club to collaborate in major supply chain safety campaign
  • New RoRo terminal in Assam seen boosting cargo & passenger transportation in North-East
  • Adani Enterprises acquires Adani Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • E-commerce giant landing in Malaysia
  • Laurels for US shortline railroad
  • More funds for digital freight contract platform
  • Airmed acquires Air Medical
  • Container storage in Middlesbrough on a roll
  • Ceva extends consent time
  • More competitive in eastbound traffic
  • Fedex to link TNT hub Liège
  • Power of attorney for Sommerfeldt and Ackermann
  • Reinforcements for "Orange giant" in Germany
  • Contract renewal marks 40 year partnership
  • Marshall Islands Registry almost top of the ladder
  • IEA hires new head of business development
  • VD Gulf makes debut in India's market
  • Intermodal transport remains strong
  • Name change for MOL's European subsidiary

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • CMPort wins Sri Lanka's Hambantota port contract
  • China's Fuzhou and Malaysia's Malacca ports sign co-operation agreement
  • Banks could pursue Triyards for Ezra debt
  • Funding changes set to change the tanker landscape, says Euronav's Rodgers
  • Moore Stephens flags going-concern uncertainties with FSL Trust
  • Three seafarers missing after tanker explodes in Yellow Sea
  • Scrap prices up as fewer ships head for demolition
  • London P&I advises members to check Vietnam sand export permits

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • Investors get nervous as DoJ subpoenas CEOs of major carriers at the Box Club
  • Banker queries delay completion of Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger
  • Kerry Logistics sells stake in Asia Airfreight Terminal to build M&A war chest
  • FedEx still paying the price for its acquisition of 'under-invested' TNT
  • Brazil hit by massive contaminated meat scandal
  • Hi-tech: the future of consumer electronics supply chains

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • VIDEO: First CityWide Ferry boat heads for NYC
  • Central Gulf sale attracts $274.8 million in high bids
  • Liberian Registry passes 150 million gt mark
  • Ardent rights and refloats vessel grounded in Gota River
  • ABS to CMA delegates: Cyber risk won't go away
  • Damen to build fisheries research vessel for Germany
  • Construction underway on CityWide Ferry Brooklyn homeport
  • Schottel to supply Rudderpropellers for Rotortug sextet
  • Shipping confidence "holding steady"
  • Fine, probation in Alaska pollution case

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • US cracks down on ballast water management extensions
    CMA 2017: Stringent requirements for granting extensions puts programme under question post 2018
  • Alliance contract arrangements behind Box Club raids
    Third-party statements more likely cause than price fixing concerns for subpoenas on liner executives
  • Maersk offers concessions over Hamburg Süd deal in bid for EU clearance
    European Commission extends approval deadline to April 10, as Maersk offers to withdraw from trades in which it would have a large market share
  • Diana Containerships lines up Kalani Investments securities deal
    Agreement with DryShips' capital-raiser could raise proceeds of up to $150m for boxship owner
  • Western Bulk raises $18m for general purposes
    Norway-based dry bulk operator is now well-positioned for future
  • Time charters gather pace as VLCC owners take cover
    The vagaries of the spot market have become more pronounced, says broker
  • Barbarians at the gate?
    Industry viewpoint: Digital disruption in breakbulk logistics is a force that needs to be managed
  • Shipping confidence cools
    Charterers, brokers and managers see potential trouble ahead
  • VLGC spot rates' 20% rise looks to be a spike
    Rally could be over before it has begun properly, experts warn
  • Tropical low forces Port of Dampier to clear vessels
    Port authority 'activates cyclone response procedures' across all ports
  • BG Freight launches Liverpool-Cork feeder service
    First direct link to start on Monday
  • Panamax rates slip as owners wait for grain exports
    Average time charter rate drops below $8,900 per day
  • Auditor highlights material uncertainty in FSL Trust's results
    The group and trust's current liabilities exceed current assets by a significant amount
  • New Djibouti feeder line to serve Africa trade
    Service will start with a 1,000 teu ship between Djibouti and Berbera
  • HSH Nordbank sets deadline for Rickmers Maritime
    Troubled trust has until April 15 to come up with an acceptable restructuring plan
  • Triyards reveals financial impact of Ezra bankruptcy filing
    Group liable for up to $38.5m the event of a default by Ezra
  • Inland Waterways Authority of India raises $52m from bond issue
    Proceeds from the sale will be used to finance the authority's infrastructure initiatives
  • Time is running out for dry bulk buy-in
    Investors still have time, but prices suggest the market bottom has passed
  • Shipping billionaires 2017: winners and losers
    Kuehne, Kuok, Fredriksen, Ofer and Arison all increase their wealth, while MSC's Aponte sees slight decline in fortune
  • Cyprus takes over New York
    A moment to celebrate before making its case as premier business destination
  • Maritime jobs at risk during Fourth Industrial Revolution
    CMA 2017: Seafarers, middlemen and even analysts could be among the casualties

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • Global container trade growth accelerates
  • Countries ban Brazilian meat imports after contamination
  • US judge allows Hanjin creditor to sell container interests
  • VIDEO: Alphliner's Tan sees capacity-demand balance in 2019
  • FedEx Freight LTL pricing up despite flat demand
  • EU delays Maersk-Hamburg Sud decision to weigh concessions
  • Thessaloniki port privatization moves forward
  • Shippers fear disruption from new alliance rollout
  • Rates soar on space-constrained Europe-Asia trade
  • Impact of Belt and Road big but hard to quantify
  • JNPT free trade zone draws US interest

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • Pangaea aiming to ride market resurgence
    New York-listed bulker operator ekes out quarterly profit, reversing loss from last year.
  • Commodores ponder the price of safety
    Shipping's financial backers rarely consider service element in cold assessments of company performance.
  • Bernhard Schulte targets LNG growth
    Global shipmanager is aiming to manage more newbuildings coming down the line.
  • Anti-corruption effort in Argentina 'not over'
    Challenges not over in port where shipowners faced with cash demands from inspectors, MACN vice chairman says.
  • Fortunes favour shipping billionaires
    Latest Forbes list shows leading figures are generally better off than they were a year ago.
  • ABG Shipyard escapes delisting
    Bombay exchange says struggling shipyard regains compliance with rules.
  • USCG to 'push' ballast rule compliance
    US Coast Guard plans new effort to get owners to meet US ballast rules.
  • Diana Containerships raising up to $150m in securities sale
    Greek owner wins backing from Kalani Investments, which has previously pumped money into DryShips.
  • Western Bulk secures $18m cash boost
    Norwegian dry cargo specialist completes its second fundraising move in the past year.
  • DSME may chop yard workers' pay 20%
    Move to show willingness to share pain, after white-collar hit.
  • Westshore warns of OSV reactivation risk
    Broker says owners should not take too many ships out of layup too soon, despite healthier market.
  • Essar Shipping prepares for fleet renewal
    Board meeting to rubber-stamp policy of buying new and selling old.
  • James Fisher buys turbine repairer
    UK shipping group boosts windfarm operations with deal for Rotos 360.
  • MOL puts $900m on the shelf
    Japanese owner registers to sell bonds in a two-year window.
  • Former RS Platou investors net $42m for stock
    A 4.1% slice of Clarksons has been released to the market following end of lock-in period.
  • Havila Shipping sells out repair issue
    Restructuring continues for Norwegian owner as shares over-subscribed.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • GPA commissions new STS crane
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) commissioned the first of four new neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Savannah's Garden City...
  • Roland Umschlag launches Wilhelmshaven-Hamburg shuttle
    The Port of Hamburg has announced a new container shuttle that has launchedfrom Eurogate Container Terminal in Wilhelmshaven and the Euroko...
  • BG Freight to launch Cork-Liverpool loop
    BG Freight Line, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, will begin a new weekly container service on March 27 between Cork and Liverpool, Peel P...
  • DP World sets focus on expanded Panama Canal
    DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with Panama President Juan Carlos Varela to explore logistics and industrial p...
  • Multiple chassis lessors up rates amid higher costs
    Major North American chassis lessors TRAC Intermodal, Flexi-Van Leasing and Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) have recently announced increas...
  • FedEx misses on Q3 FY2017 earnings despite higher revenues
    FedEx Corp. grew its net income 10.8 percent to $562 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017, which ended Feb. 28, according ...
  • DSL to start new feeder service in April
    Djibouti Shipping Lines (DSL), a new ocean carrier based out of Africa, will launch a container shuttle service in April, according to mari...
  • North American freight market shows continued growth in February
    The North American freight market showed continued growth in February 2017, with volumes registering the third year-over-year increase in a...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index steady in February
    Domestic truck tonnage was relatively stable in February 2017, slipping just 0.1 percent compared with the previous month, following a revi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2017
  • Heating oil stocks on US East Coast drop after last week's snowstorm: EIA
    Stocks of high sulfur heating oil on the East Coast declined 2.9% to 6.05 million barrels
  • Citgo brought second-ever cargo of Ghanaian crude into US Gulf Coast: trade
    The cargo was a February 6-7 equity cargo by UK oil company Tullow.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks highest in five weeks
    The build was enough to offset draws on both the Atlantic and West coasts.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • REFINERY NEWS: Moscow plant completes key stage of primary processing upgrade
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude nears 4-month lows after US crude stock build
  • TANKERS: US shale output won't trigger surge for crude tankers - ConocoPhillips official
    "You really don't see a significant area of ton-mile growth where the capital is flowing going forward," Scott said.

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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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