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November 23, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL takes delivery of fifth 21,413TEU boxship, the OOCL Scandinavia
  • Ocean carriers fared better financially in Q3 over 2016-Q3, except HMM
  • Maersk urges shipping industry to ramp up efforts to cut CO2 emissions
  • Port of Long Beach gets US$2.4m government pollution reduction grant
  • US agriculture exports reach US$140.5b in FY 2017
  • Brazil's Santos port badly hit by 4-week old customs strike
  • Dredging of Bangaldesh's Mongla port to ease congestion at Chittagong
  • Smugglers take sea route to bring gold into India
  • Boeing, boeing, gone! Jade Cargo's 2 B747Fs sold online to SF Express
  • E-commerce drives up air cargo demand, leading to tight space, higher rates
  • DHL Express to raise US rates by 4.9pc from January 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • All personnel rescued from Offshore Support Vessel that sank off Mumbai
  • Transliner Group makes its mark in providing varied, efficient & cost-effective logistics solutions across geographies
  • Antwerp Port Authority acquires NMP pipeline company
  • JNPT welcomes Port of Antwerp delegation
  • 'Logistics sector getting infrastructure status will drive the revolution of the segment in India'
  • London P&I Club cautions on excessive position-fixing intervals
  • CAI estimates cotton crop for 2017-18 crop year at 375 lakh bales
  • Bengal Chamber holds instructive conclave on changing scenario of Indian ports
  • DCCAA AGM elects new Managing Committee; PS Atree re-elected President for 2017-19
  • JBS Group moves to Logi-Sys Enterprise to back its business growth plans

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bridge reconstruction to boost railfreight transport
  • Basel airport achieves Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
  • First intermodal TIR operation saves five days
  • Globelink Unimar nets forwarding award
  • Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping beyond home waters
  • Lessons from Rastatt
  • Money back after failure to deliver
  • Giant power plant on distribution centre rooftop
  • Reinforcement for AAL in Canada
  • Hapag-Lloyd banking on more reefers
  • Hactl sets three records in November
  • Militzer & Münch and Italmondo team up
  • Ceva combines COO responsibilities
  • Port of Oakland looks back on strong peak season
  • More trains on Chengdu-Tilburg-Rotterdam corridor
  • New heights for Emirates Skycargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Tracking down subsea mineral benefits
  • How 2017 shaped up for dredging and port construction
  • Competition heats up in ballast water treatment system business
  • Fix position more often to avoid costly claims, warns London P&I
  • New jackup rig owner Borr Drilling upbeat on outlook
  • Hackers took 'full control' of container ship's navigation systems for 10 hours
  • MPC Container Ships launches USD200 million capital boost
  • Frontline reports Q3 loss as tonnage inflow offsets strong demand
  • Container ships scrapped as prices rebound in India

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Schiphol struggles for slot shortage solution as cargo flies out and deadline looms
  • Korea's HMM and SM Line brave choppy water in Q3, but are making headway
  • A shortage of trained personnel will fuel UK's post-Brexit customs crisis'
  • Analysis: Waberer's looks an appealing takeover target for road rivals
  • Ethiopia in bid to fashion a new industrial future in garment exports
  • CEVA promotes Jérôme Lorrain as Helmut Kaspers moves on
  • Cargolux staff get €5,000 bonus after a good year for the carrier
  • Has Walmart finally figured out China?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • New U.S. sanctions target North Korean shipping
  • BAE Systems gets $8.8 million for amphibious ship work
  • Navy hospital ship returns from Puerto Rico
  • First dual-fuel ferry built in U.K. launched by FMEL

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • StealthGas's operating results improve as spot rates rise
    Greek owner of small-sized LPG tankers sells aged ships to shrink operating cost base
  • Investment guru Geck-Schlich to switch to ER Schiffahrt
    Claus-Peter Offen expresses regret at loss of star hire
  • LPG: Light at the end of tunnel
    Freight improvement on the cards as demand and supply rebalance
  • Sovcomflot's Nikitin appeal thrown out by UK court
    Update: Sovcomflot to seek permission to appeal the appeal
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG: Sweet mix of supply-demand fundamentals
  • Damco's first China-Europe block train arrives in France
    Maersk subsidiary to expand service following successful launch for Decathlon
  • MPC Container Ships looks to raise up to $200m from private share placement
    Company to use net proceeds for further vessel acquisitions and general corporate purposes
  • Frontline reports $24m third quarter loss as weaker rates bite
    Tanker company blames weak rates on significant fleet growth, and loss on Front Ardenne charter termination
  • US unveils more sanctions against North Korea
    Measures target Chinese firms and individuals as well as North Korean shipping and trading firms and ships
  • European shipbuilders need concerted approach to fend off competition
    European yards building higher-end vessels to face more pressure as Asian competitors try to muscle in, says European Commission report
  • China's winter LNG demand to support spot rates for gas carriers
    Gas demand could rise by 23bn cu m this year compared with previous winters, Wood Mackenzie estimates
  • Crude tanker rates could fall amid slowing oil demand and China stocking activity
    Drewry's view comes even as crude tanker capacity growth is likely to be lower in 2018
  • KDB to issue refund guarantees for STX Offshore's latest orders
    Policy bank's move comes amid protests from local politicians and civil groups urging KDB to issue guarantees
  • Sungdong Shipbuilding union calls on Seoul to help small and medium-sized yards
    Move comes amid reports that creditors said it would be more profitable to close SSME
  • Dryships losses widen in third quarter
    Result comes amid higher depreciation, vessel operating expenses, voyage expenses, interest and finance costs and loss on private placement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Thanksgiving marks escalation of LA-LB trucker fees
  • Smooth sailing for NY-NJ's first 14,000-TEU service call
  • Brexit casts shadow over booming European air cargo
  • Novorossiysk expands in effort to become Black Sea hub
  • Maersk shifting calls to lift APM Terminals Pipavav volume

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Q Investments emerges with GulfMark stake
    Private investment fund acquired stake through debt-for-equity swap and through backstop agreement.
  • Nordea offers AT1 debt at 'lowest coupon ever'
    The Stockholm-based bank's additional tier 1 bond was oversubscribed by seven times.
  • Ridgebury Tankers buys Euronav VLCC
    Company to make debut in Tankers International pool with latest purchase
  • Atlantic gives upside to capesize rates
    Tighter dry bulk supply in the Atlantic and better coal demand stoking capesizes.
  • StealthGas meets consensus amid higher revenue
    Athens-based LPG carrier owner hopes to further improve performance in 'promising' market.
  • Macleod trumpets consolidation and sees 2018 tipping point for tanker crude market
    Frontline Management chief bangs M&A drum as he looks for demolition to drive recovery.
  • Viking Supply delays third quarter report
    Sveaas-backed owner still in talks with banks on restructuring.
  • De Beers orders biggest mining ship for $142m
    Diamond company returns to Kleven Verft in Norway for new vessel.
  • Daus-Petersen ousted at Marenave
    Ernst Russ-dominated board promotes commercial manager Bernd Raddatz to oversee rebuilding of the fleet.
  • Leif Hoegh buys more of Hoegh LNG
    Family holding company spends $2m on edging up shareholding.
  • Hapag ship skips call after double delay
    Balao hit by engine trouble and strike action in Australia.
  • Nordic Shipholding lowers estimates for full-year
    Move comes at a time when the owner is looking at higher spot exposure.
  • Ship Finance dividend maintained despite Seadrill filing
    Fredriksen company keeps payout in line as it it posts profitable third quarter.
  • Owners warned over position-fixing intervals
    London P&I Club says groundings caused by lax navigation practices.
  • Milaha launches Sri Lanka feeder run
    Qatar owner linking Colombo to Chittagong in Bangladesh.
  • US slaps sanctions on 20 N Korean ships
    Six owners' tankers, cargoships accused of illegal ship-to-ship transfers.
  • Newcomer ZTT orders heavy-lift ship
    Cable systems group picks CMHI for first vessel order.
  • Aspo refinances $23.5m of debt
    Owner of bulker company ESL taps Nordea for fresh facility.
  • Frontline third quarter loss deeper than forecast by analysts
    Tanker owner slips below consensus expectations and spells out profit on DHT selldown.
  • MPC Container Ships tries for another $200m share sale
    Expanding Oslo-listed owner close to buying "significant number" of feederships.
  • Loss grows at Borr Drilling
    Troim-backed owner targets further buys as Nigeria project delayed.
  • Crew rescued after SCI anchor-handler sinks
    Managing director says engine-room leak possible cause of loss of modern vessel off Mumbai.
  • BW Offshore extends FPSO deal
    Oslo-listed owner keeps Umuroa in New Zealand for another year.
  • BNP Paribas lowers risk costs to $784m
    French bank says figure was at low level of 0.36% of loans in third quarter.
  • Pacific Radiance to meet bondholders
    Singapore offshore vessel operator set to update investors on restructuring efforts.
  • Drewry: Teekay Tankers set for more asset disposals
    Tanker giant's cash-in-hand and operational cash inflow "insufficient to meet obligations".
  • LR2 gasoil trade in Far East may wind down
    Asian energy trader linked to series of clean tanker fixtures may now face where to actually discharge cargoes.
  • Ezion Holdings bond overhaul wins praise
    Restructuring effort described as "best practice worth following" by investor association.
  • Pan Ocean targets Southeast Asian grain trades
    Restructured South Korean shipowner looks to expand footprint beyond domestic market.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Eimskip Q3 earnings sink amid higher revenues
    Icelandic shipping company Eimskip reported net earnings of 8.8 million euros (U.S. $10.4 million) for the third quarter of 2017, falling 6...
  • Milaha lunches feeder service between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
    Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate Milaha is launching a direct feeder service between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the...
  • CMA CGM: Four ships currently under construction will be French-flagged
    French container carrier CMA CGM said Nov. 21 that it's future flagship, a 20,600-TEU container vessel, will be named CMA CGM Antoine de Sa...
  • Port of Vancouver USA approves $68.5m 2018 budget
    The Port of Vancouver USA's board of commissioners has unanimously approved a $68.5 million 2018 budget for the port, $16.7 million lower t...
  • Intermodal rates inch up in October
    North American intermodal rates in October inched up 1.9 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index,...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage ticks up 3.3% in October
    Domestic truck tonnage in October ticked up 3.3 percent from the previous month, following a 1.9 percent monthly decline in September, acco...
  • Antwerp Port Authority acquires pipeline operator in $51.7m deal
    The Antwerp Port Authority will acquire pipeline operator Nationale Maatschappij der Pijpleidingen (NMP) from its current shareholders, Ack...
  • NRF: Organized retail crime continues to grow
    Organized retail crime is on the rise, according to the NRF. Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to be a growing problem, according to a...
  • Round 5 of NAFTA talks ends in stalemate
    When it was announced last week that trade ministers from United States, Canada, and Mexico were staying away from the latest round of Nort...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
  • Fuel oil stocks fall less than 1% following largest 2017 weekly build
    US fuel oil stocks fell less than 1% for the week that ended November 17 as inventories grew on the West Coast, in the Midwest and in New England, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Draw in Cushing stocks helps narrow ICE Brent/WTI spread
    Prompt NYMEX crude rose $1.19 to $58.02/b Wednesday, the highest level since July 2015, and further narrowed its discount to ICE Brent after Energy Information Administration data showed a decline in stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma.
  • Russia, Saudi leaders stress 'importance' of coordinating energy markets
    While Russia's energy ministry has not yet made public its position towards the much discussed extension of the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement, the heads of the two countries leading the deal, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have underlined the significance of continuing joint effort in the energy markets.
  • Libya looks for finances to rebuild Es Sider terminal infrastructure
    Libya's Waha Oil Co. is looking for new ways to finance projects at the Es Sider export terminal at the country's largest oil port, including replacing corroded pipelines and crude oil storage tanks, company officials were reported said Tuesday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise despite new low for middle distillates
    Total refined product stocks at the UAE port of Fujairah stood at 15.864 million barrels in the week to November 22, up 5.1% from the previous week, despite a major drop in middle distillates, according to data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee (FEDCom).
  • Cash to paper 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge structure softens on seasonal destocking
    The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge physical to paper print has softened to the lowest level since the end of August as the end-of-year destocking season approached.
  • Petronas LNG signs up with Malaysian ports for vessel services
    Gas producer Petronas LNG has signed up with the Malaysian ports of Bintulu and Labuan for additional services for its liquefied natural gas carriers that will help facilitate vessel movements and gas trading in the region.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Shipping must be economically viable to fast track environmental goals: ICS
    The shipping industry can become environmentally sustainable only if it is economically sustainable too.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on US inventory decline
  • LNG spot charter rates hit 2-year high on low spot vessel supply
    This is supported by a wide spread between Pacific and Atlantic LNG prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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