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August 1, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco's OOCL takeover complete, 'deepening' cooperation lies ahead
  • Transatlantic carriers reduce capacity as EU-US exports slip 0.6pc
  • Hyundai joins major carriers to sell slots via NYSHEX network
  • Felixstowe productivity recovers 5.7pc from operating system troubles
  • First of 6 big quay cranes arrive at Norfolk, Virginia, to boost capacity
  • Malaysia's Westports profits plunge 18pc
  • CEVA appoints industry veteran Terry Carter
  • Cathay keeps close tabs on impact of trade tariffs on cargo flows to US
  • EU-Japan set to ratify trade deal, Asian airlines will be first to benefit
  • AAPA cargo growth continues to slow in June though outlook still positive

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • National Waterways a key focus
  • Production of raw cashew at all-time high
  • STA-1 status by the US to India welcomed
  • BMCT hosts celebrations in Mumbai & Delhi for PSA's 20th year in India
  • Ministry of Shipping issues new guidelines for improving treasury investment for Major Ports
  • Port of Duqm & Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (SEZAD) aims at becoming new hub for Indian cargo & investment
  • CONCOR reports strong volumes in Q1
  • National Highway projects being continuously reviewed

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • Digitalisation boosts class M&A prospects
  • Schulte Group bags new offshore vessel project
  • Former IACS chairman aims to drive the digital discourse
  • Two KR men appointed to key IACS roles
  • Japan's 'big three' post losses after ONE divestment
  • PSA enters North America with 60% Ashcroft Terminal stake
  • Brightoil selling Zhoushan storage terminal and entire fleet
  • Port capacity conundrum vexes Gulf Cooperation Council countries

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • Partner carriers hit for $120m after disappointing first quarter for ONE
  • Improving rates may provide some peak season comfort for east-west carriers
  • Airlines partner up to carry US mail across the world
  • Amazon discovers delivery comes at a price
  • Jos Opdeweegh to take over as CEO at Connect Group
  • Uber autonomous truck division is dead, long live its self-driving cars
  • Cathay Pacific looks set to cut overseas jobs as it 'restructures'

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • Crowley LNG fueled ConRo delivers first cargo to Puerto Rico
  • Cyprus terminal operator orders a third Damen ASD tug
  • Clarksons cyber attack originated via one single user account
  • Cuomo to Zinke: Time to get moving on NY offshore wind

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • GoodBulk acquires two JP Morgan capes for $68m
    Bullish dry bulk owner shows strength to expand its core fleet despite IPO fizzling out a month earlier
  • Scorpio Tankers posts more losses
    US-listed company inks further sale and leaseback agreements
  • AO Shipping to add supramax to fleet
    The family-run outfit is planning to charter out the new acquisition on a long-term basis with an existing customer
  • Ardmore suffers on weaker tanker market
    Despite a weak quarter, Ardmore's chief executive remains positive about the outlook
  • ONE first-quarter losses impact partners
    "Considering that service quality has already stabilised, overall business is expected to be back to normal from the second quarter...
  • Diana Shipping agrees double rate for charter with Koch
    Diana expects the new charter to bring in $2.88m in gross revenue
  • D'Amico loss widens on 'tough' product tanker market
    First-half loss deepens to $20.2m versus a $6.2m loss in the same period a year earlier
  • Clarksons reveals extent of 2017 cyber attack
    A lone hacker gained access to a range of personal information from the shipbroking giant in November 2017 after infiltrating...
  • Beleaguered Brightoil to dispose of marine transport business
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows the company owns five VLCCs built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in 2012-2013, and four aframaxes built...
  • Glencore revises full-year coal guidance down
    Glencore cuts coal outlook by about 4m tonnes
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards finalists revealed
    Record level of entries in an overwhelming response to our call for exemplars of best practice and excellence across the...
  • NYK posts loss following ONE launch
    The Japanese shipping conglomerate saw one-time container shipping costs hit its latest quarterly performance
  • Daily Briefing
    Seoul to provide leaseback support for 10 domestic carriers | Contaminated bunker fuel makes its way to Singapore | True...
  • MOL posts first-quarter loss on high bunker costs
    MOL hit by a net loss of $15.2m in the first quarter as revenues decline 24.5%
  • PSA takes majority stake in Canadian terminal
    Ashcroft Terminal services all sectors of the natural resource industries including agriculture, mining, forestry, and oil and gas

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • UPS to test Thor Trucks electric delivery vans in LA
  • Europe's smaller ports providing alternatives for shippers
  • Santos three-day stevedore strike to delay cargo
  • India's new cargo manifest rule boost carrier reporting demands
  • US surface shippers 'shifting' truck modes more
  • Air cargo groups say peak season capacity to match demand

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • Safe Bulkers upgraded to buy
    Seaport Global analyst also increases target price for Hajioannou controlled-company.
  • Scorpio Tankers frowns on equity option
    Robert Bugbee says New York-listed products tanker owner pulling all liquidity levers to survive a lean market, but still wants to avoid that one.
  • Peter Borup takes dry bulk reins at Norvic Shipping
    Former Lauritzen and Norden executive joins at a time of change for Canadian company.
  • Seabury maritime unit launches new office
    New Jersey headquarter will host 15 staff and continue finance firm's expansion in shipping sector.
  • Radziwill: 'We were right about the capesize market'
    GoodBulk chief typically upbeat in first public comments since IPO decision.
  • Ardmore upbeat over product tanker prospects
    Chief executive expects bunker cap to bolster seaborne volumes of refined products
  • GoodBulk back on the horse with a sale and two buys
    Shipowner flips a profit on ultramax and bags two capes in first S&P action since pulling IPO.
  • d'Amico International Shipping opts for scrubber on new LR1
    Milan-listed owner says final ship in series of six will be first in its fleet to employ the technology.
  • Carnival spend $200m transforming cruiseship
    Carnival Triumph set for mega revamp at drydock in Spain
  • d'Amico International Shipping drops deeper into the red
    Second quarter loss comes amid continued positive market commentary from Italian shipowner.
  • Sanoyas yard group sees earnings bounce
    Forecast loss for full year stays the same but big improvement on a year earlier.
  • Scorpio Tankers adds four more to leaseback tally
    New York-listed owner continues run of leasebacks as it reports second quarter loss.
  • XT Shipping feeder project could be even bigger
    Idan Ofer-led company's contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard may be double the size first reported.
  • Bureau Veritas addresses LNG conversion issue
    Many 'laid-up' LNG carriers ripe for conversion to terminal regasification and storage units
  • NS United boosted by rising capesize market
    Japanese bulker player sees sales and earnings growth against backdrop of stronger market sentiment
  • Bernhard Schulte orders wind farm newbuild
    German owner returns to Ulstein Verft for a third maintenance support vessel
  • Ferd sells $100m slice of Petroleum Geo-Services
    Shares in Norway's second-largest seismic survey company come down after largest shareholder cashes in chunk of stock.
  • Clarksons reveals details of cyber attack and blackmail attempt
    Shipbroking giant outlines range of data stolen and response to data breach.
  • Hafnia Tankers in double leaseback with Sole Shipping fund
    Danish owner adds almost $20m to cash position following transaction with Norwegian firm.
  • ONE off to slow start, but confident of turnaround
    Japanese liner joint venture says $1bn synergies from merger process are ahead of schedule.
  • NYK slumps to first quarter loss of $40m
    Japanese owner hurt by one-time costs required to terminate the container shipping business.
  • MOL posts modest loss despite ONE problems
    Provisions taken in preceding quarter help to limit losses at Japanese shipowning giant.
  • 'Clumsy' ONE start-up pushes K Line into the red
    Shipowner blames loss on poor performance from liner joint venture and higher bunker prices.
  • Brightoil Petroleum eyes potential fleet sale
    Ship arrested in Singapore as owner considers disposal of five VLCCs and four aframaxes.
  • US Marine takes charge at VT Halter Marine
    Singapore-owned US shipbuilder sees second chief executive in less than two years.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • Army reeling in nominations for waterways board
    The Department of the Army has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking nominations to serve on the Inland Waterways Users Board.
  • Hauling of contaminated water nets indictments
    Three California companies have been indicted in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles and charged with the unlawful transportation of hazardous waste.
  • Pennsylvania woman gets probation for FMCSA fraud
    A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to two years of probation in connection with a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration fraud case.
  • Compliance 360: Signs of trade enforcement times
    The Commerce Department's first self-initiations of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in more than a quarter century have signaled to potential petitioners for AD/CV duty relief that the Trump administration is taking a staunch approach to trade enforcement, observers said recently.
  • Japanese shipping companies report lower revenues
    The Japanese carriers NYK, MOL and "K" Line all have reported lower revenues for the first quarter of 2018, which began April 1 and ended June 30.
  • Uber turning off autonomous truck division
    Uber Technologies Inc. will shut down its autonomous trucking research unit in an effort to focus on its separate self-driving car division, a company spokesperson has confirmed.
  • Diana Shipping turns a profit in Q2
    Diana Shipping, a dry bulk vessel owner, posted a net income of $2 million for the second quarter of 2018, up from a net loss of $23.8 million for last year's second quarter.
  • ATA: Truck tonnage slips in June
    Domestic truck tonnage slipped 0.4 percent in June compared with the previous month after a revised 0.4 percent uptick in May, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
  • TRAC CEO retires, SVP gets nod to move up
    Keith Lovetro, president and chief executive officer of intermodal marine equipment services provider and chassis lessor TRAC Intermodal, is retiring, effective Tuesday, according to a statement from the company.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2018
  • US crude exports cross 2 mil b/d mark in May fueled by Chinese demand: EIA
  • Scorpio raises liquidity ahead of anticipated IMO 2020 clean market rebound
    Scorpio sees change in landscape in 2020 as opportunity.
  • US to push compliance with North Korea petroleum sanctions: State Department
    US officials believe current sanctions on North Korea are not being enforced.
  • European fuel oil backwardation supported by falling Russian exports
    Russian fuel oil exports are down nearly 20% on the year.
  • Yemen resumes exports from southern terminal
    First cargo loaded 200,000 barrels headed for Ningbo.
  • Strong US freight rates leave European VGO cargoes in limbo: traders
    High freight rates and current VGO vessels in floating storage has put market at standstill.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Saudi VLCCs gather off Oman after Bab el-Mandeb ban
    Waiting at Salalah would allow the tankers to resume their journeys promptly, were Saudi Aramco to rescind its ban within the next few days.
  • PetroChina Yunnan refinery successfully processes first Iranian crude cargo
    Iranian crudes are attractive to Chinese refiners because they yield naphtha with high naphthene and aromatics content, for producing value-added petrochemicals.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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