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August 31, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' H1 profits soar 124pc to US$385m
  • Hapag-Lloyd shrinks H1 loss to US$55m with increased box volume
  • Container throughput at the NY/NJ port increases by 8pc in July
  • Singamas posts US$17m H1 profit with rising box demand
  • Panama Canal plays host to largest boxship to date
  • Port of Virginia invests US$45m in the purchase of 4 new cranes from China
  • Carriers carrying out major rejigging of services to South America
  • Qatar's Hamad port to be officially opened at beginning of September
  • ABC air cargo volumes surge 16pc in first half 2017
  • Chicago opens second phase of cargo expansion ahead of schedule
  • Oslo Airport's seafood freight volumes expected to soar 50pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • COSCO SHIPPING International registers impressive profit in H1
  • Hapag-Lloyd achieves significantly better operating result in H1; to complete integration soon
  • Indian Register of Shipping develops class rules & cyber safety guidelines
  • NYK Maritime Museum & NYK Hikawamaru receive National Maritime Award
  • Westports plans to double container handling capacity
  • Kerry Indev Logistics wins award for highest exports from FTWZ
  • Clarification on issues related to furnishing of Bond/Letter of Undertaking for Exports
  • India & EFTA working on free trade agreement
  • NITI Aayog launches Ease of Doing Business report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From one train to 15 trains per week
  • Good start for Zim's new captain
  • Boom in Europe-China-Europe transit shipping
  • 120 candles for Fr. Meyer's Sohn
  • Hellmann and Bianchi cooperate in Italy
  • Production to end for legendary STOL aircraft
  • Port sprinter now running
  • Logistics centre opens near Sofia airport
  • Tyre rochade for Mühlenstedt/Multhaupt
  • Contship Italia: fewer boxes, better financial results
  • Tanzania to deploy world's biggest drone network
  • Rhine Valley closure: Fercam has alternative routes
  • Two long-serving managers retiring from GW
  • Two more B757Fs - on the ground and in the air
  • Throughput and profit up for Cosco Shipping Ports
  • Panalpina launches new sub company

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Transfer of species via vessel hull on IMO regulation radar
  • UV antifouling system provides ray of light
  • Bolloré in consortium take-over of African port terminal rival Necotrans
  • Jinhui Holdings slashes loss for 1H17
  • Hyundai HI union to strike on 1 September
  • Nine charged over STX O&S blast
  • Polaris Shipping to delay USD133 million IPO to 2018
  • Capesize scrap prices hit two-year high

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • No fears of a capacity glut if MSC ULCV order is confirmed, says Alphaliner
  • Blockchain can boost supply chain efficiency and cut costs - and resist cyber attack
  • E-commerce and bricks-and-mortar rivals jockey for space - online and in malls
  • Analysis: stand by for shocks from the lean, mean DSV machine
  • Zim sails back into the black
  • Aeroflot cargo revenue surges in first half

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • DOE issues update on impact of Tropical Storm Harvey
  • Oil and garbage offenses off American Samoa bring $2.5 million penalty
  • Germany to fund LNG fueled newbuild and retrofit projects
  • Stolt-Nielsen issues update on impact of Hurricane Harvey
  • Rolls-Royce wins contract for fishing vessel design and equipment
  • Two lose Singapore bunker supply licenses
  • Kotug Smit adds two ASD 2913 sisters to its fleet
  • Kobe Steel breakthrough points way to more compact engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Liner shipping rally puts Cosco Shipping Holdings back in the black
    Recurring net profit in the first half reached about $114m, versus a net loss of $730m in the year-ago period
  • Panamax bulkers earnings slip on cargo dearth in US Gulf
    Steady grain flows from east coast South America fail to stem decline
  • Golar LNG forecasts better business operations with increasing trades
    LNG player's MLP enjoys rising second-quarter net profit
  • Results Round-up
    Dry bulk owners see losses narrow as tanker market weakens
  • NordLB cutting shipping book faster than expected
    Bailout of Bremer Landesbank goes ahead on Thursday
  • State subsidy for LNG sees German owners pocket $36m
    Move follows similar decision from South Korea last year
  • Harvey opens long-haul opportunities for product tankers
    US oil refining sector faces one of its biggest calamities in decades
  • Olam acquires four secondhand ultramaxes to enter shipowning business
    The deal was sealed at $80m, broker reports
  • Port of Houston still closed as lines divert cargo
    US Gulf coast braced as Tropical Storm Harvey heads for shore a second time, causing more chaos to supply chains
  • Hurricane Harvey sends Caribbean aframax rates through the roof
    US crude inventories increase by 1.4m for every day of hurricane damage, a development expected to result in pent-up exports
  • Sovcomflot's first-half profits tumble
    Russian tankers giant says it showed resilience during a challenging first half due to its diverse portfolio
  • Summary: how Harvey has hit US Gulf shipping
    Strong impact on seaborne oil and gas trades while other sectors also face severe disruptions
  • Airbus to co-launch maritime crime reporting platform
    Partnership with CSO Alliance to begin in October
  • Improved trade volume strengthens SIPG core performance
    Container throughput in Shanghai rises 9.6%
  • DryShips issues $100m offering after Economou ups stake
    New rights offer follows chairman's $100m private placement
  • MTI trials blockchain for VGM processing
    Distributed ledger system seeks to address issues of transparency and security
  • Zim returns to profit in second quarter
    Freight rates and volumes rise in 'challenging' market
  • Healthy demand stabilises container shipping spot rates
    The fundamental supply-demand balance has improved markedly, says BIMCO
  • Scorpio Tankers could complete Navig8 Product Tankers takeover by Friday
    Majority of Navig8 Product shareholders vote for merger
  • Marine cyber insurance struggles with coverage gap
    Large shipowners should seek coverage with limits 10 times those of readily available product, says expert
  • Jinhui shrinks second-quarter net losses
    Company remains optimistic as well as cautious about the future dry bulk market
  • Frontline flips to second quarter net loss on weaker tanker markets
    Tanker company open to opportunities in market, hinting at industry consolidation
  • Norwegian competition authority approves Samskip takeover of Nor Lines
    Authority says transaction will not significantly impede competition
  • More than 20 oil tankers stranded outside Texas ports due to storm
    Tanker traffic is unlikely to resume soon as more oil and petrochemical refineries go offline
  • Disposal of joint venture boosts bottom line of China's Cosco Shipping Ports
    State-owned port operating giant intends to bring its experience in managing Piraeus in Greece to newly-acquired Noatum Ports
  • Courage Marine narrows losses on income from merchandise trading
    Company expects marine transportation business will continue to face challenges
  • ASL Marine losses widen as impairment charges mount
    Group continues to be hit by slumps in oil and gas sectors as well as in shipbuilding
  • Weaker tanker market weighs on CSET profits
    But LNG shipping segment fares better
  • US Coast Guard shuts more ports as storm spreads to Louisiana coast
    Port Arthur and Lake Charles area ports put under Condition Zulu by USCG
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Harvey adds a tailwind to US truck price hikes
  • Container weight blockchain shows tech's potential
  • US importers prep for rolling Asia cargo on spot rate jump
  • Asia-Europe air cargo rates set to soar on ocean shift
  • Indian supply chain digitization efforts gain steam
  • Hurricane Harvey logistics resource fact sheet
  • Ports, carriers work to restore service after hurricane, floods
  • Zim swings to profit on higher demand and rates
  • Eurokai revenue, traffic hit by carrier consolidation, alliances
  • Samskip gets OK for Nor Lines acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Falcon wins SGX approval to delay results
    Singapore offshore company wins breathing space to concentrate on debt restructuring.
  • Corpus Christi port could open Friday
    Surveys expected to be completed today with dredger in place to remove any silt.
  • DryShips says SEC has issued it a subpoena
    Query relates to offerings made prior to and including the dealings with Kalani.
  • Bluepoint Maritime makes Harvey pledge
    Connecticut tanker brokerage pitches in to help aid agency helping those hurt by Harvey.
  • Stolt-Nielsen sounds all clear on Houston office
    Integrated chemical tanker giant says employees safe and terminals undamaged after Harvey.
  • Ocean Longevity nets second Japanese-built panamax
    Hong Kong bulker owner Ocean Longevity has acquired a second panamax in as many weeks. Sources say the company is the buyer of the Sasebo-built, 75,000-dwt Privatlantic (built 2012) from Bariba Corp of Greece. TradeWinds reported in August that the ship had been sold to a Chinese buyer for $18.4m but sources close to the deal put it at $18.5m. An Ocean Longevity official declines to comment. T
  • Toyo panamax reported sold in bareboat deal
    A Japanese-held panamax has been sold in a bareboat/hire-'purchase deal to Greek owners, market sources say. Brokers report that the 78,900-dwt Unicorn Ocean (built 2008) is changing hands for about $15m. The deal includes a five-year bareboat charter at $5,100 per day, a $4m upfront payment and a purchase option at $1.6m, they say. Some observers are naming Petrofin Ship Management as the buye
  • Golar's FLNG unit 'will be producing by end of year'
    Chief executive unveils timeline for Hilli Episeyo start-up off West Africa
  • Unisea ups dry bet with latest supramax purchase
    Greek owner buys former Hanjin vessel as it rebuilds dry bulk fleet
  • DNK profitability boosts prospect of no claims bonus
    Norwegian war risks insurance club Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) rang up a profit of $27.3m through the first half of this year. The result is almost twice the $13.9m logged in the first half of last year, although it was the investment performance rather than underwriting that drove the performance in each case. At the half-year point DNK is close to achieving the profitability reco
  • Marsh puts spotlight on inequitable collision claims
    A significant ship collision happens on average every day and they can be among the more costly claims. Some of the pitfalls that can arise as a result of ship-on-ship collisions are examined in a new report from the Marsh insurance broking group. "Ship versus ship collisions are often dangerous events with the potential to bring areas of difficulty to insurance claims that clients may not be pr
  • Sovcomflot orders tanker as its waits on Moscow's IPO call
    Nikolay Kolesnikov says shipping and IPO markets are "not perfect" for privatization.
  • Houston ship moves may start this week
    USCG gives preliminary timeline for ship transits, but damage assessments still being done.
  • Spot tanker markets gain more on Harvey outages
    More vessels put on subjects, effectively doubling spot rates since last Friday.
  • Morgan Stanley sheds most of DryShips stake
    Financial giant dumps more than 400,000 shares around same time as end of Kalani deal, split over Heidmar direction.
  • Cargill stretches deal for Belships bulker
    Giant trader agrees to keep vessel owned by its Norwegian partner until late 2018.
  • Frontline sees demo driving crude tanker recovery from 2018
    Robert Hvide Macleod tips scrapping to rise thanks to weak market and rising demolition prices.
  • Golar sees deeper red in 'flat market'
    But the Tor Olav Troim-led company notes that July was the busiest month for spot voyages on record.
  • Evalend vehement after tanker detained
    Greece's Evalend Shipping is vehemently denying an allegation of fuel smuggling after Libyan authorities detained one of its chemicals tankers this week to investigate its crew. The 20,000-dwt Levante (built 2008) has been held since 27 August when the Libyan coastguard intercepted the vessel as it was ballasting about 25 miles off the country's coast, awaiting orders. Local media cited a Libya
  • Aegean adds Caribbean to bunkers network
    Leading independent bunkers supplier in partnership deal with local storage owner.
  • Zim bounces back in the second quarter
    Israeli shipowner returns to black and says it managed to outperform the market.
  • Golar Partners close to new FSRU contract
    US-listed partnership plans to take advantage of good position in mid-size market as it reports strong results.
  • Seadrill and tankers chew into Ship Finance International dividend
    Chief executive Ole B. Hjertaker says reduced quarterly payout is prudent move.
  • Corpus Christi eases vessel restrictions
    US Coast Guard says inner harbour is navigable, but large ships still unable to move.
  • Raffles wraps up ultramax pair
    Singaporean owner buys brace of bulkers from compatriot Norr Systems.
  • Avance Gas president: Traders turning to older design VLGCs
    Lack of Panama Canal slots means more traditional sized vessels are back in business.
  • ABN Amro and Maersk work on smart boxes
    Glassbox, a team of employees from Dutch lender and leading boxship owner, launch innovative project.
  • Attica ferry grounds in Ios port
    Refloating of grounded Attica Group-controlled ferry could take at least three weeks.
  • Tanker slump sees Sovcomflot profit tumble
    Russian owner's bottom line falls in the first half due to very challenging tanker market.
  • Fjord1 off to profitable start
    Oslo Stock Exchange newcomer Fjord1 has booked a profitable second quarter just a couple of weeks after its full listing. Per Saevik backed Fjord1 recorded a profit of NOK 138m backed by revenue of NOK 739m. The company came to market with a promise of exposure to a non-cyclical industry with government backed long-term contracts and sitting on a record backlog of NOK 21bn. It will take d
  • Navig8 investors back Scorpio Tankers deal
    Giant of the US capital markets gets the go ahead with full support of Navig8 Product Tankers' investors.
  • DryShips launches $100m rights offering
    George Economou-controlled company will use proceeds from the sale for vessel acquisitions and debt repayment.
  • Fully-funded Frontline sticks to growth guns
    Robert Hvide Macleod sees the upside to lack of M&A so far this year as tanker owner nets new loans.
  • Impairments drag down ASL Marine
    Singapore-listed OSV and yard operator says newbuild, repair and conversion sectors have all suffered.
  • Jinhui Shipping just misses out on a profit
    Supramax specialist fails to make it into the black despite a 70% improvement in dry cargo rates.
  • Moody's downgrades Eletson on rate weakness
    Rating agency says move is motivated by Greek shipowner's exposure to tankers and LPG.
  • Stena charters in Gotlandsbolaget's Gute
    Swedish shipowner looks to bolster tonnage on Poland-Sweden route due to growing traffic.
  • Dundee set to become offshore scrapping hub
    Scottish town set to partner facility in Norway to scrap rigs from the North Sea sector.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Maersk Line adds new transatlantic service to network
    Maersk Line will add a new service to its transatlantic network just as a free trade deal between Canada and Europe is initiated, the compa...
  • FourKites partners with Mexican 3PL
    Logistics software provider FourKites struck a deal with Mexico-based Vitti Logistics to provide the third-party logistics provider's custo...
  • ZIM swings to profit in Q2 2017
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM recorded a net profit of $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $74.1 million for...
  • Cargo delays increase as Harvey moves northeast
    Tropical Storm Harvey, now downgraded from hurricane status, continues to send a deluge of record rainfall to Texas and now Louisiana as it...
  • Harrison to STB: CSX undergoing 'profound, transformational' changes
    The chief executive of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad CSX has responded in part to a request for information by the U.S. Surface...
  • Xeneta: Will container shipping 'sabotage its own success'?
    Xeneta, a rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight, says the container shipping industry "may be ...
  • OOIDA: ELD mandate should be delayed while states get their act together
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a national trade group representing small-business trucking professionals and p...
  • COSCO SHIPPING International grows profits, revenues in first half 2017
    COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.'s profits attributable to equity holders of the company surged 42 percent year-over-year...
  • Report: Cargo theft in Brazil up 14% in Q2 2017
    Statistics show an increase in cargo theft across Brazil in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest in a series of reports by S...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • UPDATE 2: Houston Ship Channel to stay closed for at least 24-48 hours
    The Houston Ship Channel remained closed Wednesday to incoming and outgoing traffic with talk of opening some areas within 24-48 hours.
  • US DATA: US fuel oil inventories at eight-week high
    Total domestic fuel oil stockpiles rose 1.044 million barrels to 35.456 million barrels, for the week that ended August 25.
  • Aegean, Freepoint ink bunker supply agreement for US Virgin Islands
    Freepoint will supply the fuels, which Aegean will market via the Limetree Bay oil and product storage terminal at St. Croix.
  • Houston Ship Channel stays closed as authorities assess conditions
  • TANKERS: Black Sea-Med Handysize price hits 5-month high on strong fuel oil demand
    The Black Sea to Mediterranean route, basis 30,000 mt, was valued at $15.72/mt on Tuesday, or Worldscale 197.5, the highest level in over five months.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore revokes Universal Energy, Panoil bunker supplier licenses: MPA
    Both companies also had their bunker craft operator licences revoked.
  • Storm Harvey to spur demand for Asia refined products, boost freight
    - Traders add multiple options to destination of ships - Asian gasoline may move to US - BP charters ship on Singapore-US route - Larger Asian gasoil volumes likely to go to Europe
  • Oil product cracks hit fresh 2-year highs as Harvey knocks out US refiners
    Sources said US refiners have already begun making inquiries for prompt-loading jet cargoes from Northeast Asian suppliers.
  • FUTURES: Oil products build on gains as Harvey hits Louisiana

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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
SAILING LIST
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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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