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September 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL takes delivery of another 'G Class' vessel, the OOCL United Kingdom
  • Samsung bags US$968m deal to build 6 mega box ships, reportedly for MSC
  • 'The beautiful one' is the latest 15,000 TEU vessel to join Hapag-Lloyd fleet
  • Peel Ports captures new WEC Lines service for Liverpool
  • UK heeds FTA's request for transition period before quitting EU
  • DP World's fledgling box terminal at India's JNPT bags another MSC service
  • Successful trial of 34-wagon jumbo train from Wales-London
  • Cargo industry coalition calls for Packing Code's worldwide enforcement
  • Asian airlines' FTKs up 12pc in Aug as pharma, IT equipment demand rises
  • Qatar Air mulls placing more orders for Boeing freighter
  • Menzies to lay off 100 staff at Amsterdam Schiphol

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • APL recognised as 'Containership Operator of the Year'
  • Hapag-Lloyd to conduct capital increase following merger with UASC
  • Ocean seen continuing as preferred option for Asia-Europe trade
  • Vessel arrivals throughout the week show stark contrasts
  • Cochin Port Trust clarifies on media reports regarding concerns of Lease Holders' Association
  • Deendayal Port Trust considers key proposals at Board meet
  • Deendayal Port Trust invites suggestions for new logo design
  • Paradip Port aiming for 100 mt cargo throughput & 200 mt capacity
  • ACTL launches weekly Pipavav service
  • AVA Global Logistics wins 'Emerging Agri Business Logistics Co. of the Year 2017' award at Globoil India 2017
  • Highway Operations Division created
  • CBEC Chairperson urged to immediately reinstate duty drawback rates
  • Economy needs to grow at 7 pc in next three quarters, says Dr C. Rangarajan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ships without captains
  • Zero emission trucks by 2050
  • Old-fashioned technology for e-trucks of the future
  • Expanding business in Vietnam
  • Valentin Wepfer leaving GS1
  • SAL Heavy Lift re-hoists German flag
  • First tenant for railway's logistics park in Texas
  • New logistics platform to supply drugstores
  • Official launch of international JV in Saudi Arabia
  • Blockchain technology is hip
  • IFA to lead for the next 25 years
  • Introduction of the world's first converted B737-700F
  • Piggyback to Perpignan
  • Grupolis investing in capacity expansion
  • Bimco publishes ballast water management guide
  • Ethiopian Airlines adds belly capacity to Windhoek

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Lloyd's to get tough on loss-making maritime business
  • DNV GL consolidates group digital business
  • DVB dismisses talk over portfolio sale
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches capital increase
  • CSIC Leasing signs sale and leaseback deal with Eletson
  • Middle East OSV market remains flat
  • Pan Ocean takes over two tankers from Singapore subsidiary
  • Chinese shipbuilder CSSC suspends share trading for 'material asset restructuring'

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • DP World set to pull out of Surabaya in new blow for Indonesia's port ambitions
  • We'll bed in the bigger 747-8Fs gently, says busy Qatar Airways Cargo
  • Port of Gothenburg being 'dragged to its lowest ebb' by dockworker dispute
  • Hapag-Lloyd fleet 'now complete' as latest UASC newbuild ULCV is delivered
  • Analysis special: a Q&A with Panalpina board member Peter Ulber
  • Panalpina expands African perishables network with Interfresh acquisition
  • How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains
  • Foreign airlines suspend Kurdistan flights after Baghdad ban
  • David Ambridge quits air cargo - 'for a life of leisure'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Congressmen concerned by Puerto Rico Jones Act waiver
  • Vigor unit wins $989 million Army contract
  • Evac to have new private equity owner
  • New ABB solution cuts through ship maintenance "jungle"
  • Conrad wins nine barge order from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
  • Trump authorizes 10-day Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
  • Fincantieri to get control of STX France, but with strings attached

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Send them packing
    Rules and regulations are not always adhered to, which means the best way to reduce the fire risk to containers...
  • Last Word Global Awards
    An international crowd assembled at London's National Maritime Museum on Wednesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lloyd's List...
  • Capes drop below $20,000 per day on mixed sentiment
    Mixed sentiment as brokers feel optimistic but owners and operators concerned about new Chinese policies affecting imports
  • Nicolas Sartini: The turnaround man
    CMA CGM veteran has led APL through a transition that has taken it from an ailing carrier to winner of...
  • US waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
    Waiver takes effect immediately for 10 days and covers all products
  • Trøim formally becomes chair of Golar LNG
    Change comes after Iain Ross appointed as chief executive
  • Connecting ships ports and people
    The IMO's new goals will drive sustainability and generate wealth
  • Fears for Europe amid reefer box shortage
    Maersk's head of reefer management says European boxes could be sacrificed at the expense of the more profitable southern trades
  • A good winter ahead for product tankers
    Seasonal recovery to come on the heel of optimistic signs of fuel demand
  • Learning in shipping involves communicating
    SCOPE was about learning through doing, and as an exercise it achieved specific goals
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List showcases excellence in shipping at the 2017 Global Awards
  • Korean bourse reviews restarting DSME share trading
    Final decision expected to be made in 15 days
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to raise $414m from share sale
    Company to use proceeds to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes
  • How blockchain could deliver safer global food supplies
    Blockchain will be a game-changer in the food and shipping sectors over the next decade, says Alan Bullion
  • Fincantieri mulls Australia listing if it wins $27bn newbuilding contract
    Italian shipbuilder eyes contract to design and build Australia's next generation warship
  • Jones Act will keep hammering Puerto Rico long after Maria
    Puerto Rico may recover from Hurricane Maria, but Jones Act and higher consumer prices are here to stay
  • France and Italy agree to Fincantieri takeover of STX France
    Nations agree to allow shipbuilder to operate the Saint-Nazaire yard as they aim to create a European powerhouse in naval...
  • Winding-up order for Titan's parent company raises question mark over shipbuilding plans
    Titan says Hong Kong court's order to wind up its controlling shareholder Guangdon Zhenrong Energy may have an adverse impact...
  • Trump mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
    US president's comments come shortly after Department of Homeland Security rejects Jones Act waiver for the hurricane-hit island
  • Chinese coal imports dealt another regulatory blow
    Fourth quarter Chinese imports likely to feel the impact of government plans to lower power tariffs for heating purposes
  • North Korea sanctions likely to affect maritime trade, P&I Club warns
    Ship owners risk losing access to US financial system if they violate sanctions
  • Last Word: Devil may care
    Shipping firms may meet the regulations by the skin of their teeth
  • Port authority aims to strengthen key Houston Ship Channel in light of Hurricane Harvey damage
    Port commission 'desperately' seeks more aid for dredging and repairs to make channel fully operational again
  • Heidmar head steps down
    Company's executive management team will lead the firm in the interim period
  • Law firms have reached a tipping point on next generation
    Law firms have a stark choice when it comes to future working practices: be prepared to make radical changes, or...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • ILWU pickets shut down work at LA's APL terminal
  • Shipper demand pushes limits of supply chain visibility
  • Great Lakes pilots blast report on higher rates' impact
  • White House waives Jones Act to aid Puerto Rico relief
  • BCOs to gain from digitization of intermodal rail
  • New Karachi terminal sets productivity highs
  • Feeder service gives Chittagong shipper new option
  • China approves US-focused SF Express-UPS joint venture
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets debt levels with new capital increase

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • US-flag fleet faces tough year, or more
    Leading shipowners and operators say US market will remain slow, with scrapping key step before new orders.
  • McCain takes another swipe at the Jones Act
    Powerful US senator introduces legislation to exempt Puerto Rico permanently from US cabotage law.
  • Matson CEO: Jones Act a big piece of US GDP
    Advocates of US cabotage laws cite economic contribution and national security interest as underpinning law.
  • Veniamis delves into kamsarmax newbuilds
    Golden Union is understood to be the latest name in the frame for new bulkers
  • Cowen still in shipping despite research cuts
  • China's internet giant backs Ever Grand shipping entry
    Insurer-owned leasing group hires shipping veteran and is backed by Alibaba's Ant Financial among others
  • Einar Lange restructuring effort targets return to shipowning
  • Dock deal aids TOTE chase for Philly order cash
  • Qingdao Beihai adds up to nine VLOCs to orderbook
    Ship finance and shipowning team of ICBC and China Merchants is set to strike again at Qingdao-based yard with second series of VLOCs
  • Scorpio Bulkers' Fredriksen deal likely a one-off
    Fresh off Golden Ocean sextet, Scorpio will need equity for more big acquisitions at valuations that likely are not economical
  • DEME wins battle for cable layer at crisis-hit LaNaval
    Belgian vessel owner looks to have finally secured possession of newbuilding at struggling Spanish yard following foiled attempt to remove it last week
  • Marugame yard investment propels Imabari into major league in Far Eastern shipbuilding
  • Norse shrinks fleet with Viking Eagle sale
  • Kotoku Kaiun buys Thor Dahl newbuilding
  • Dohle fixtures buck stand-off in boxship charter market
  • Boxship bonanza rolls on as buyers snap up feeders
    Record sales of secondhand boxships show no sign of slowing as charter rates rise
  • New IMO safety guidance issued for bauxite cargoes
  • Eastern Pacific at Hyundai for boxships worth $400m
    Charterer of newbuildings not disclosed but liner companies are said to be seeking large vessels to stay competitive
  • Cadiou takes BRS control from Jones
    Shipbroker boss remains chairman as he oversees leadership transition
  • Chairman with unique style seeks orderly transition of power at BRS
    Tim Jones hands over chief executive role at broking house as digital age creates new challenges
  • GTT vows to show openness on Mark V
  • EDF guides owners to French tax lease model for newbuild
  • Golar's FLNG unit Hilli Episeyo set for yard exit
    World's first LNG carrier to floating LNG unit conversion prepares to undergo final tests at anchor before heading to Cameroon
  • October date earmarked to firm up Dynagas FSRU deal
  • GTT rethinks containment design for GasLog LNG newbuild
    French designer finds variations in its insulation performance for its Mark V membrane-type system, prompting industry questions
  • Special-purpose PSVs in 'sweet spot' for conversion
  • Clarksons Platou mixing oil and wind for looming offshore upturn
    Too little investment means another 'perfect storm' is brewing but this time it may be in shipowners' favour
  • Offshore rig and support vessel sectors on long road to recovery
    Analysts see signs that the worst is behind us, but the way forward will not be without obstacles
  • Abe and Modi agree on project to improve Alang breakers' yards
    Japanese-funded programme aims to change the face of Indian shipbreaking
  • Downturn causes huge rise in number of distressed seafarers
  • Stalwart and Unibros join Greek-German S&P feast
    Pair of Marenave LR1s float into fleet of Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart
  • Warning of rough waters after solid Tank result
  • DD Shipping takes hit on bulker sale
  • Mysterious buyer emerges amid dispute over kamsarmax duo
  • Evripos returns to S&P market after five years
  • Superyacht conversion in line for largest cruiseship yet
  • Samsung sights first dry newbuilds since 1998
  • Demolition prices fall in Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • Navigare snaps up ultramax to enter dry sector
  • BW Dry Cargo enters cape market with $30m deal
    Purchase of SwissMarine duo takes asset player into new territory
  • Retirement nowhere on radar for veteran Jones
  • Shipowning carousel poses challenges for new chief executive
  • Harvey's short spike shows changes
    Storm that ravaged US Gulf had a much different impact on products market than Katrina in 2005

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Panalpina acquires Interfresh Airfreight Handling
    Panalpina has acquired two perishable logistics companies this year. Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina wil...
  • APMT Gothenburg to hire temporary workers for peak-time flexibility
    APM Terminals will utilize temporary workers to fill in the gaps during peak cargo seasons. Due to increasing cargo volumes, APM Terminals ...
  • Port Miami posts record-breaking month for container volumes
    Port Miami broke container traffic records for the month of August. Port Miami handled 99,546 TEUs of containerized cargo in August 2017, 1...
  • DHS temporarily waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Thursday morning approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act for ...
  • OOCL christens fourth 21,413-TEU containership
    The latest vessel is a nearly identical sister of the OOCL Hong Kong, seen above. OOCL on Sept. 27 commemorated the christening of the OOCL...
  • Hapag-Lloyd initiates capital increase following UASC merger
    Following the Hapag-Lloyd'd merger with ASC, finalized in May , the German ocean carrier will carry out a capital increase via a new share ...
  • Panama Canal marks 2,000th Neopanamax vessel transit
    The COSCO Yantian containership on Sept. 26 became the 2,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Panama Canal, after traveling through the expa...
  • Houston Ship Channel in need of dredging after Hurricane Harvey
    Port of Houston Authority port commission Chair Janiece Longoria on Tuesday stressed the importance of restoring and improving the Houston ...
  • Trade Trends: NAFTA 2.0
    The news cycle surrounding renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) changes like the weather, and forecasting the o...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Crude falls after early rally sparks selling pressure
    NYMEX November crude settled 58 cents lower at $51.56/b. ICE November Brent fell 49 cents to $57.41/b, off an intraday high of $58.65/b.
  • CHINA DATA: Aug residual fuel imports rise 62% on month to 3-month high of 1.63 mil mt
    Demand of fuel oil from the bonded bunker sector has been more or less stable in recent months.
  • Suez Canal announces 30-50% discount for vessels carying US LNG
    The announcement was made at the LNG Focus day of the Platts European Gas Summit in Rotterdam.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks build on pause in arbitrage fixtures
    Currently the tally stands at 1.290 million mt.
  • INTERVIEW: IMO sulfur cap rule to boost demand for bulk liquid storage
    Due in part to a spur in blending activity, where storage flexibility and fuel compatibility will be paramount.
  • ULSFO bunker price soars to record level on strong futures market
    Ultra low sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has hit the highest assessed level since the S&P Global Platts assessment began in September 2015, supported by strong gains in futures over the last few weeks.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • BP ready to meet IMO new sulfur cap, no need to delay implementation
    The International Maritime Organization has stipulated a reduction in the maximum sulfur limit in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% from January 2020 onwards.
  • FEATURE: China steams ahead with plans to make Zhoushan a bunkering hub
    But Singapore, Fujairah to remain dominant bunker hubs.
  • Iraqi parliament votes to punish Kurdistan Regional Govt for vote
    Iran appears to have already begun complying with Iraqi demands.
  • East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia
    The premium was last higher on July 7, when it hit $19.16/mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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