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BRIEFS
May 25, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy US$150/TEU Booking Cancellation Fee from June 1
  • Maersk Line reports rail congestion out of Long Beach TTI Terminal
  • Port of Incheon dredges to 16 metres to dock 8,000-TEU ships
  • Guam governor fears defence scheme's end will bring shipping monopoly
  • CMA CGM launches 2nd loop between India, Mideast and Africa
  • Hapag-Lloyd SEC makes New York terminal shift from GCT Bayonne to NYCT
  • Baltic Dry falls for 8 days to 956 points, Indian shipping fearful
  • GAC Samudera Logistics to open multi-user, pharma hub in Indonesia
  • China Trade Week hosted by Ghana aims to strengthen trade ties
  • INTTRA sees three techno trends converging on world box shipping
  • Pilots swarm Amazon AGM to protest working conditions
  • Kalitta Air takes leased 747-400F from General Electric's GECAS
  • DHL doubles size of Brussels pharma facility to 5,300 square metres
  • HNA opens 2 Belt and Road routes from Xian to America, Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • BBC Chartering launches "BBC Euro-Gulf Express Line"
  • Digitisation seen as a competitive necessity for container shipping
  • Adani Ports FY17 revenue up 19 pc, PAT up 35 pc
  • Arjuna Ranatunga replaced as Sri Lanka's Ports & Shipping Minister
  • Cochin Port to commemorate arrival of first ship
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port clinches Special Achievement award for maximum capacity addition of 44.94 mtpa in 2016-17
  • 'SMART Railways Conclave' on June 6
  • CONCOR commences train service from ICD Agra to Mundra Port
  • GST seen as biggest economic achievement of Modi govt

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-UASC merger closed at last
  • CargoMate system aims to end port delays
  • Hoegh LNG upbeat as profit jumps and outlook brightens
  • Sovcomflot grows specialist fleet but Q1 profit falls
  • Golden Ocean sees volatile but recovering dry bulk market ahead
  • Seadrill in advanced talks over recapitalisation but warns of stakeholder losses
  • Tarbit orders two high-heat cargo carriers from RMK
  • Yangtze River teu throughput expands heavily in April fuelling congestion at Shanghai
  • DSME claims 'superiority' in LNG carriers despite losing patent
  • Elderly tonnage dominates demolition sales as prices stay weak
  • Product tanker mega merger sees Scorpio take on 27 Navig8 vessels

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd finally completes merger with UASC
  • Angry transport sector may pass €40 French foreign worker fee to customers
  • Bish, bash bosh... that's Jaguar Land-Rover exports on the wing
  • Don't underestimate the air freight forwarder: carrier digitisation is not market disruption
  • China plans cold chain regime for food logistics as spoilage limits volumes
  • Amazon and Nippon Express to help Japan's small businesses sell to US

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Stolt-Nielsen orders two dual-fuel 7,500 cu.m LNG carriers
  • Scorpio to acquire Navig8 products tankers through merger
  • Skangas names European-built LNG bunkering vessel
  • NTSB reports on NYC area tugboat sinking in which three died
  • MAN engines power hybrid port patrol boat
  • Red ink first quarter for Navios Maritime Holdings
  • First Philippines STS LNG transfer, more to follow

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Panamax bulkers slump to five-month low amid debates over China factor
    Braemar ACM trumpets long-term benefits of One Belt, One Road
  • Scale alone will not save you, say tanker experts
    Industry voices cast a critical eye over the Scorpio and Navig8 deal in a world with excessive tonnage and tight capital
  • Chinese finally return to Nor-Shipping... sort of
    More Chinese exhibitors in Oslo this year, but Japan and South Korea seem to have stronger line-ups
  • UK port security unchanged despite Manchester terror bomb
    Dover on 'heightened security' for some time, statement confirms
  • Stolt-Nielsen inks first LNG carrier orders
    Chemical tanker giant gets serious about LNG as it builds its small-scale fleet
  • Evergreen to stay with UK flag - for now
    Boost for UK Ship Register as Taiwanese group decides to remain after considering alternatives
  • Ocean Yield amends charters to reflect Scorpio/Navig8 merger
    We now have a much stronger client, says Ocean Yield boss
  • Spanish ports strike cancelled as negotiations start up again
    Go-slows halted as unions and employers meet to nail down rules of new legislation
  • Hoegh shines as LNG demand climbs 13%
    Oslo-listed gas company sees results beat expectations
  • Consolidation action shifts to product tanker markets
    Scorpio-Navig8 deal to create world's largest product tanker fleet
  • Scorpio Tankers and pursuit of market supremacy
    Premium stock valuation is key theme behind recent mergers
  • Sovcomflot first-quarter net profit plunges amid weak tanker rates
    Time charter equivalent revenue falls to $274.4m from $290.8m year on year
  • Hapag-Lloyd to focus on integrating UASC
    Work on amalgamating services to begin in eight weeks, now that merger deal is finalised

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd ends free gensets for US reefer shippers
  • FMC looks to increase limited industry input on regulation
  • Brazilian exports power through tainted meat scandal
  • Higher port truck weight law boon to Texas exporters
  • US, Mexico to reopen Laredo border crossing
  • Roadrunner picks new CFO amid reorganization, relocates
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC close merger
  • Acquisitions fuel Eimskip revenue jump
  • Adani Ports breaks 4 million TEU for first time
  • Strong growth contributed to Shanghai congestion in April

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • International coalition mulls carbon pricing for shipping
    Public-private sector group Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition seeks to engage industry about decarbonisation.
  • Scorpio Tankers raises $200m for Navig8 fleet deal
    Tanker owner sells 50m shares at $4 each to help fund $1.145bn purchase.
  • KOTC launches VLCC and VLGC newbuilding tender
    Korean, Chinese and Japanese shipbuilders in the frame for Kuwaiti contracts
  • France identifies faults in Royal Caribbean lifeboat death
    But investigation board issues no recommendations after cruiseship giant takes quick action in response to Harmony of the Seas incident.
  • Stolt signs up for small-scale LNG ships
    First of up to five vessels for new venture Avenir LNG fixed to an energy major
  • Kherson Shipyard cuts its loss
    Ukrainian plant improves annual result despite fall in revenue.
  • Solstad secures 500 days of employment
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner wins new contracts and extensions for four PSVs.
  • Navios Holdings sells two, buys two and reports wider loss
    New York-listed shipowner offloads supramax duo and purchases leased products tankers.
  • Severnaya falls to loss in first quarter
    Russian shipbuilder hit by 40% revenue fall.
  • Masked men raid chemical tanker
    Robbers armed with knives board ship at jetty in Indonesia.
  • Navig8 Product deal gives Scorpio Tankers $3bn fleet
    Merger places Emanuele Lauro-led company ahead of Fredriksen, Angelicoussis and MOL in tanker fleet value.
  • Hapag seals landmark merger with UASC
    German owner does not plan to invest on newbuildings as it becomes the world's fifth largest liner company.
  • Western Bulk sets date for OTC return
    Jens Ismar says time is now right for shares to be listed on junior market.
  • Topaz sees red but remains stable
    Offshore vessel owner swings to a loss but not dissatisfied amid unprecedented challenges in the industry.
  • Eimskip profit chopped as costs rise
    Icelandic container line hit by depreciation, fuel and finance expenses.
  • Maersk Drilling agrees drillship pay cut
    ExxonMobil pays $22.5m to keep 2014-built vessel under its umbrella until December.
  • P&O brings in Bore car carrier
    UK ferry group charters Finnish ship after problems with Pride of Bruges.
  • AMSC eyes expansion opportunities
    US tanker owner says it can diversify its fleet after cutting loss.
  • Scorpio grabs Navig8 Product Tankers
    New York-listed products tanker owner swells fleet with deal to take over Oslo OTC-listed rival.
  • Golden Ocean ready to further deleverage
    Bulker owner sees Quintana fleet acquisition reduce its breakeven levels as it posts smaller-than-expected loss.
  • Norway offering ship retrofit cash
    Export Credit Norway wants a slice of ballast water and exhaust gas finance market.
  • Hoegh LNG profit on the rise
    Higher revenue and lower finance costs boost first-quarter bottom line.
  • New investor moves into Seadrill restructuring picture
    Significant progress made in talks with banks as Fredriksen company eyes cash injection; plan likely to involve Chapter 11 or similar arrangements.
  • Essar Shipping buys panamax bulker
    Indian shipowner expands fleet to 14 vessels with latest second-hand acquisition.
  • Glencore eyes possible Bunge takeover bid
    Analysts say deal could make Swiss commodity firm a major US agricultural power.
  • Bidders said to be emerging for UACC
    Trio of Gulf-based firms touted as possible acquirers of UASC stake in chemical tanker owner.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • States call for crude oil volatility standards
    A coalition of six state attorneys general expressed strong support for a nationwide limit on the vapor pressure of crude oil transported b...
  • Executive Moves: Roadrunner, USA Truck, Crete Carrier and Port of Long Beach
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Roadrunner Transportation Systems, USA Truck, Crete Carrier and the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioner...
  • Agility aims to reenter U.S. logistics contracts
    With Agility's agreement to a misdemeanor in connection to a single $551 invoice and no criminal fine, the Kuwait-based third party logisti...
  • AAPA weighs in on Trump's FY2018 budget
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concern over declines in various federally funded, port-related programs ...
  • Navios upbeat despite growing losses in Q1
    Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. had a net loss of $48.7 million in the first quarter of 2017 compared with a loss of $7.5 million in the same...
  • Hapag-Lloyd finalizes merger with UASC
    Germany's largest ocean carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, completed its merger today with United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC), a Kuwait-based carrier owned...
  • Diana Containerships reports $7.4m Q1 loss
    Athens-based ship lessor Diana Containerships Inc. reported a net loss of $7.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to a net los...
  • CMA CGM issues booking cancellation fee
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will implement a booking cancellation fee from North Europe (North Continent, the United Kingdom and Scandinav...
  • Port NOLA joins USDA cold treatment pilot
    The Port of New Orleans has joined a U.S. Department of Agriculture Southeast cold treatment pilot program that allows for the improved tra...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • East-West 380 CST fuel oil swap at seven month low on weakness in Singapore
    The July spread, traded and assessed at $13.25/mt Tuesday, was last lower on October 4 at $13/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC committee teases longer oil output cuts beyond nine-month extension
    Final agreement still subject to negotiations Thursday
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Length of OPEC/non-OPEC oil output cut still in play: ministers
    Eyes are on OPEC's ministerial meeting on Thursday.
  • Completion of HAZID paves way for first LPG-fueled ferry using GE's COGES
    The COGES system consumes almost no lube oil and meets current and future regulations.
  • Japan's MOL to build its first LNG-fueled tug boat
    The development of the tugboat will also spur the initial development of an LNG fuel supply system for vessels in Osaka Bay.
  • FUTURES: Crude firms ahead of key OPEC/non-OPEC summit
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC's quest to manage sentiment hinges on likely oil cut extension
    - Sluggish drawdown of inventories remain a concern - OPEC needs to develop sound exit strategy - Members coalescing around nine-month extension
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to merge with Navig8 Product Tankers
    Following the merger, Scorpio will have a tanker fleet of 38 LR2s, 12 LR1s, 41 Medium Range vessels and 14 Handymaxes.

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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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