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January 31, 2017
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • China plans to turn around shipbuilding industry
  • DNV GL to certify 50 IHMs for Norddeutsche Reederei
  • GAC building integrated logistics facility in Sri Lanka
  • Iran keen to emerge as bunkering hub in region
  • New logistics developments at HAROPA
  • OOCL registers increased volumes in 4th quarter & full year 2016
  • Spot rates marginally down
  • Wan Hai Lines makes Transpacific service announcement
  • ZIM's upgraded Pacific network to commence in April 2017
  • Port-led development, sustainable infrastructure to be given highest priority: Nitin Gadkari
  • Additional fruit trade on the way at Antwerp port
  • HPCSL PFT handles full car train
  • JNPT invites tender for setting up combined vegetable oil refinery & bio-diesel production facility
  • IATA, UNCTAD collaborate to boost global adoption of cargo messaging standards
  • E-auction of commercial papers worth INR 700 cr. conducted for SAIL
  • MoUs signed for manufacturing units to come up in Kakinada SEZ in Andhra Pradesh
  • National MSME Policy to be formulated for first time
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 2,800 longer semi-trailers on UK roads
  • Americas: two freighter accidents - no fatalities
  • Denmark: fuel haulage contract renewed
  • High hopes for higher freight rates
  • UAL selects agent in Switzerland
  • Canadian Pacific changes leader
  • Sri Lanka's new logistics facility
  • Renting instead of buying
  • More capacity for Maltese cargo carrier
  • Port of Marseille steady in 2016
  • Cozen O'Connor welcomes policy specialist
  • Scooping up Dutch logistics specialist
  • Cargo growth in Tokyo, decrease in Abu Dhabi
  • Austrian rail operator orders 200 freight locomotives
  • ALC thanks Gay and welcomes Pavey
  • Will Q4 help OOCL sail out the doldrums?
  • Two surprising resignations

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • Analysts believe Frontline will have to raise DHT bid
  • Greek shipowner seeks bankruptcy shield in New York
  • Ukraine promises dredging transparency after complaints
  • Container lines face up to a bleak first quarter
  • Fredriksen's Frontline in DHT takeover bid
  • Japan's shipbuilders could run out of orders by 2019
  • KCH Shipping accused of reneging on verbal Capesize fixture
  • Klaveness to build tanker desk in Singapore
  • Gas shipping opportunity commands Asian attention

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • Jim Butler gets promoted at American Airlines to take on international svp role
  • Deutsche Bahn chief executive Rudiger Grube in abrupt resignation move
  • Asia-Europe container trade to see more capacity reductions in bid to prevent rates slump
  • IAG Cargo chief says go digital to drive 'almost criminal' inefficiency out of air freight
  • Tanzania secures $305m from World Bank for Dar es Salaam port expansion
  • Pressure on diesel vehicles in cities rises
  • New record for youngest containership to be scrapped
  • American Airlines Cargo saw Q4 boost, but full-year revenue slips
  • Seatrade, the world's largest reefer ship operator, goes containers

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • Canadian phosphate miner talks ship sharing with Rio Tinto
  • Toisa files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Initiative aims to grow Alaskan shipyard workforce
  • DHT Holdings adopts "poison pill" plan
  • P&I Club comments on effect of Trump travel ban on crew
  • Scania engines to power four new DC water taxis
  • LNG powered Med ferry to have MAN Cryo FGSS
  • MHI-MME delivers world's largest steering gear
  • Four more CMA CGM box ships to have Wartsila BWMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • Chinese New Year lull ends handysize bulkers' winter rally
    Pacific market remains dampened as pessimism spreads to Atlantic trades
  • Trump appoints Khouri acting chairman of the FMC
    Democrat Mario Cordero to step down as Republican moves into key role at Washington agency
  • Callimanopulos companies controlling 23 vessels file for Chapter 11
    Ship finance banks and Chinese shipbuilder top lists of creditors
  • Oil spill develops near tanker collision site
    No injuries reported, origin of the spill yet to be determined
  • Proposed Frontline-DHT merger shows Fredriksen's confidence in tanker markets
    While consolidation can bring obvious benefits, analysts are mixed over whether offer is high enough
  • VLCC market dips on Chinese New Year
    Quiet market for big tankers with Chinese players away from office
  • Labour dispute forces Spanish shippers to consider alternative gateways
    Contingency plans in place to use ports in neighbouring countries if talks between unions and employers break down
  • Hanjin ships boosting idle numbers
    Two-thirds of former carrier's fleet still unemployed
  • Battle lines drawn as box carrier alliances go head-to-head
    Ocean Alliance looks set to dominate Asia-US west coast trades but it remains unclear which of the different strategies will prevail
  • Could Frontline's swoop on DHT prompt bidding war with Euronav?
    Crude tanker giant has made no secret of its continued interest in fleet growth
  • Navigator mulls $100m bond
    Company would use cash to pay off existing bond debt
  • India tax extension raises charterer and owner concerns
    Imports on delivered basis are now covered by 4.5% service tax
  • Sinotrans warns of significant loss for 2016
    Owner blames slowdown in China and depressed freight rates
  • Year of Rooster could see fiery returns for transport
    But CLSA Feng Shui guide warns investors not to put all their eggs in one basket

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • Longshore pension fund targets Hanjin parent for $31M owed
  • Army Corps expanding Houston channel to allow larger ships
  • White House delays intermodal performance metrics
  • Charleston extends gate hours after labor slowdown
  • Trump's pick to lead FMC signals cautious regulatory approach
  • Resins, weight limits create lightweight chassis demand
  • Terminal opening to relieve Karachi congestion
  • Most Hanjin ships still seeking employment
  • Zim expands Indian inland reach

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • DHT books pair of VLCC newbuildings
    A day after Frontline takeover bid announcement, New York-listed shipowner reveals better-than-expected profit.
  • DHT outlines steps to keep Frontline at bay
    New preferred shares gives holders a bigger say in takeover and a new dividend.
  • Modest premium in Frontline's bid for DHT, analyst poll shows
    TradeWinds survey shows that bid offers 8.7% above DHT's estimated net asset value. DHT shares surge.
  • Blackrock unveils sizeable Ardmore stake
    US investment management giant discloses 5% holding in New York-listed products tanker owner.
  • Weak rates take down Stolt-Nielsen profit
    Softness in chemical tanker will continue into this year, chief executive warns.
  • Stavseth switches Arctic for Golar Power
    Arctic Securities analyst will clock on at Golar JV on Wednesday.
  • Broad tanker slump
    VLCCs and suezmaxes plunge, while LR2s lead products tanker decline.
  • Rena disaster studied in Kiwi schools
    Students learning about long-term impact of boxship breaking up on Astrolabe reef.
  • Worden buys Flinter multipurpose
    German owner takes over vessel from bankrupt Dutch group.
  • Koch's capesize run extends with Diana
    Shipping arm of US conglomerate takes another step toward goal of 30-strong fleet.
  • Enseada yard reaches deal with creditors
    Brazilian shipbuilder to restructure debt through extra-judicial process.
  • U.N. Ro-Ro appoints new CEO
    Turkish owner hires former DHL man Selcuk Boztepe as Sedat Gumusoglu steps down.
  • Analysts mark takeover cards after Frontline move
    Stifel says it's foolhardy to expect consolidation kick-start but experts see no shortage of potential targets.
  • Dorian profit squeezed amid low rates
    John Hadjipateras-led company makes less in the third quarter but remains consistent in its chartering.
  • Cocaine found attached to reefer's hull
    Colombian navy divers discover 67kg of drugs in cylinder.
  • Frontline facing 'fight to end' for DHT
    Takeover attempt from John Fredriksen not expected to be plain sailing after weekend bombshell.
  • Two PSVs secure term charters
    Vestland and Deep Sea Supply ships booked for 12-month and six-month periods in North Sea.
  • Soechi Lines downgraded to 'negative'
    Fitch revises its outlook for Indonesian tanker owner due to shipyard operations.
  • SCF's Arctic tankers hit crude milestone
    Shuttle trio rack up 1m tonnes of cargo in 33 trips from Novy field.
  • Navigator to try Oslo bond market again
    New York-listed LPGC owner seeking to refinance $125m issue due this year.
  • Orskov Yard at lowest ebb for five years
    Profit and revenue decline at Danish shiprepairer.
  • Cargoship sinks at Turkish anchorage
    Veteran vessel Bereket partially submerged after taking on water in Istanbul.
  • Greece touts for Chinese yard investment
    Report claims government wants Beijing to invest in Skaramanga and Elefsina plants.
  • Hoegh Autoliners sends PCTCs for scrap
    Change in South East Asian short sea market dynamics prompts owner to dispose of two ships.
  • BW LPG VLGC collides with tanker off India
    Early morning collision causes breach in hull of one ship, but only minor levels of pollution.
  • Toisa files for Chapter 11 in US with 23 ships
    Gregory Callimanopulos-backed shipowner faces more than $1bn in liabilities.
  • A 91-ship fleet
    Here's what a merged Frontline-DHT fleet would look like.
  • Keppel could close more shipyards
    Facilities in the US, Baku and Netherlands could face potential axe, say analysts at UOB Kay Hian.
  • Fredriksen's Frontline proposes DHT takeover
    Deal would combine two major New York-listed tanker owners; DHT valued at $475m

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • FMC names Michael Khouri acting chairman
    Michael A. Khouri was named acting chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) last week by President Donald Trump, replacing Mario C...
  • WSJ: CSX in talks with Harrison for CEO role
    CSX Corp. has entered into discussions with Canadian Pacific Railway's outgoing chief executive officer, E. Hunter Harrison, about potentia...
  • Port of Marseille-Fos posts flat cargo volumes in 2016
    Port of Marseille-Fos a total throughput of 81 million metric tons of cargo for the year in 2016, on par with 2015 figures, according to th...
  • Report: ILA slowdown brings Port of Charleston to a standstill
    A slowdown by members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)on Friday brought operations to a standstill at the largest cont...
  • Special Coverage: The after effects from container shipping industry's momentous 2016
    Source: '2017 DEUTSCHE POST AG This year, shippers will have to grapple with the implications of changes that rocked the container shipping...
  • Drewry: Other carriers 'strip the carcass' of Hanjin
    Source: Brad Ko/Shutterstock Some former Hanjin ships are being redeployed by other Korean carriers About two-thirds of Hanjin Shipping's c...
  • Costamare's net income sinks in 2016
    Costamare Inc. saw net income sink 43.2 percent year-over-year in 2016 to $81.7 billion, according to the company's latest financial statem...
  • Commentary: Same old story for air cargo in 2017?
    The year in air cargo already seems like it will be dominated by that most ever-present of online retailers, Amazon. With the new year only...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: Rising US crude stocks insufficient to weaken futures
  • Oil futures decline as NYMEX RBOB crack spread grinds lower
  • Barcelona carries out first LNG bunkering operation
  • Oil producers satisfied with $55-$60/b price -- Iran's Zanganeh
  • Tanker operator Frontline proposes DHT Holdings acqusition
    The proposed deal "is expected to create the largest public tanker company by fleet size, market cap and trading liquidity," Frontline said
  • REFINERY NEWS: Spanish Cepsa's San Roque refinery suffers electrical fault: reports

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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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