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August 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco pre-cyber attack moves protected network, says LA cyber lawyer
  • Vietnam's Da Nang completes second-stage of Tien Sa port expansion
  • Shanghai shipyard starts building world's biggest box ships
  • Barcelona volume soars 18pc to 651,000 TEU as transshipments leap 42pc
  • Tracy Egoscue is new president of Long Beach Harbour Commission
  • Indonesia's Samudera's box volumes up 12.8pc as revenues rise 7.5pc
  • Panalpina appoints Christian Wurst of CEVA Logistics' new European CE
  • No signs of slowdown in air cargo demand in HK, says Hactl's boss
  • HAFFA talks to HK officials about ICAO's new air cargo security policy
  • Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Gothenburg, Sweden

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • COSCO answers FAQs regarding acquisition of OOIL/OOCL
  • Maersk Line moves record breaking break-bulk cargo from South India to China
  • Second in a series of seven 14,000-TEU class magenta containerships enters ONE fleet
  • Ministry of Shipping organises brainstorming session on promoting transhipment of containers in India
  • NMPT mechanising two of its berths
  • Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 to be now effective from Nov.
  • FIATA highlights importance of SDG to sector
  • Mahindra Logistics does well in Q1
  • Cabinet approves extension of Concessional Financing Scheme to support Indian entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad
  • LIC to acquire controlling stake in IDBI Bank
  • Third GST refund fortnight a success

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Djibouti government acted illegally in seizing container terminal, says London court
  • CH Robinson eyes job cuts in Fresh division as road unit drives first-half growth
  • Yusen Logistics boosts its e-commerce capability with ILG takeover
  • Scrapping may make a comeback as smaller containerships lose their appeal
  • Analysis: UPS continues to look inward, despite increasing M&A potential
  • WCA's Matthew West to head up EGLN
  • Furious lorry drivers slam 'horror' delays at port of Liverpool
  • Del Monte CEO: Central American port congestion the 'worst ever'
  • How a warehouse fire sparked innovation at Gap

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Harvey Gulf announces new Board of Directors
  • Damen Verolme Rotterdam to refit Stena Drilling semi
  • Helm Operations partners with ShipTracks
  • Marcon's sales and charters already beating last year's totals
  • DSME delivers 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier featuring two new technologies
  • Port state control crackdown will focus on sulfur and NOx emissions

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Navios in no rush for scrubbers as dry market heats up
    Angeliki Frangou does not rule out retrofits but says it will pay to wait before making a decision
  • Europe set to import more US soyabeans
    A grain trade consultant expects that European imports from the US will rise to 4m tonnes in the second and...
  • GasLog's second quarter falls short on softer spot rates
    Chief executive Paul Wogan says rates have rebounded since April trough and he sees improved earnings from spot vessels in...
  • Bulker write-off linked to fertiliser cargo
    All 23 crew on board the 2012-built Isle of Man-flagged bulker were evacuated safely
  • Feeder boxships lead newbuild markup
    A surge in investments comes as market talk circulates about Evergreen and Wan Hai pondering orders for more than 30...
  • Firm support for smaller boxship classes
    Despite a slowdown in scrapping, fundamentals support strong valuations
  • Australia to tighten port state inspections on boxships
    More tests on boxship stowage plans following loss of containers from YM Efficiency
  • LNG orderbook worth $22bn
    By the start of June, the 2018 orderbook stood at $6bn, according to Clarksons
  • Inmarsat's maritime unit has another 'solid' first-half performance
    The leading maritime satellite provider recorded a marginal drop in maritime ebitda
  • MSC finances China scrubber retrofit programme
    BNP Paribas and Sinosure to back conversion work at Chinese yards
  • Teekay cuts second-quarter losses as LNG unit outperforms
    New York-listed company expects $110m liquidity boost in next 18 months from a number of tanker financing initiatives
  • Hutchison Ports sees slight dip in half-year box figures
    Healthy volume growth in Europe was unable to boost Hutchison Ports' overall traffic figures, as domestic and Chinese volumes disappointed...
  • Viewpoint: Mind in neutral
    If watchkeepers must be present, they are better engaged with the task of navigating and not relegated to overseeing equipment
  • Daily Briefing
    Cosco says OOCL to remain an independent brand | SC Lowy leads 'largest ever' Italian shipping debt deal | Shipping...
  • Nigerian pirates kidnapped 35 seafarers in the first half
    EOS expects the instability in the Niger Delta to increase in the run-up to Nigeria's 2019 general elections, which could...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • US exporters find new markets but struggle to reach
  • XPO Logistics expects 'big peak' ahead, plans for growth
  • Shrugging off Brexit fears, Unifeeder launches new UK-Europe mainland service
  • Terminal utilization rate to surge as trade outstrips capacity growth
  • Maersk adds heavy-lift projects as part of India expansion

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Lindblad Expedition returns to black
    New York-listed expedition cruise company records higher revenue amid greater capacity and demand.
  • StealthGas lines up sales of smaller LPGs
    Acceleration of disposals has gone hand in hand with fleet renewal programme
  • Tough competition looms in Equinor VLGC tender
    Several owners in the frame as Norwegian energy group seeks bids for tonnage
  • Greek brokers secure commission after lengthy legal fight
    Buyer's representative ITCM and broker George Moundreas & Co reach out-of-court settlement with seller that covers full commission plus legal expenses
  • Brovig back in black after seven years
  • Norway's Sole Shipping set for more sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Yagerman ditches Aegean for Invesco
    Veteran analyst and finance man will have say in legacy WL Ross & Co funds, including shipping accounts
  • Mexican firm holds large chunk of Seacor Marine Holdings
    US-based offshore services owner stacks $200m in 'shelf filing' and helps existing holders, including Mexican partner, to prepare for investment exit
  • Stena Bulk and Teekay to scrap shuttle tankers
  • Don't bet on cheap HSFO if not enough ships have scrubbers
    High-sulphur bunkers might not be such a good option after 2020, as the number of vessels with exhaust-gas cleaning systems may be too small to make a difference
  • CSBC lands $500m Yang Ming feeder boxship order
    Liner company will pay an extra $2m-plus apiece for up to 14 high-spec vessels
  • Fuel contamination crisis may be a foretaste of 2020 problems
    Trouble caused by bunkers in Houston and Singapore is an indication of what could lie ahead when the new global sulphur limit kicks in. The IMO should listen to shipowners' concerns
  • Casualty probe finds steering gear at fault in triple collision
  • Cruise lines send out 'clear message' over use of cleaner and cheaper LNG
    Significant portion of LNG-powered ships on order are headed to the cruise industry
  • NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel
  • Trade is running hot in the ice cold Arctic
    As Russia seeks to make the Northern Sea Route its own, China aims to defend its interests - and the fragile environment faces ever-greater risks
  • Arc4 LNG carrier takes Northern Sea Route
    Yamal project prepares to start up its second production train next week ahead of the delivery of specialised newbuilds designed to serve it
  • Yamal eyes site off Kirkenes for LNG STS
  • BW behind LNG carrier to FSRU conversion job
    Job at Keppel Shipyard will provide a floating regas unit to market by year-end
  • Saipem upbeat as it continues to win new contracts
  • London appeal judges say HNA torture allegations 'irrelevant'
    Unresolved doubts over confessions should not have influenced decision in $68m capesize charter default case
  • Brit Global Specialty axes loss-making yacht insurance lines
    Lloyd's syndicate begins shake-up of marine division as London market gets tough on business plans
  • LNG gains momentum as fuel for cruiseships
    But expedition operators face hurdles adopting the cleaner fuel choice due to a lack of remote bunkering ports
  • Court orders second auction for Vermont UM bunker fleet
  • Chios lands three-year deal for newbuilding
    Greek shipowner has chartered tanker to ST Shipping in a deal with a profit-share element
  • SK Shipping signs up for MR tanker at Hyundai Mipo
    Newbuilding believed to have been ordered against charter from Cargill
  • Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit
  • Royal Caribbean sees higher profit
    Miami-based cruiseship owner beats Wall Street consensus amid more revenue.
  • Jinhui sells third supramax bulker of the summer
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner ships out third veteran vessel in quick succession.
  • First Ship Lease swings back into black
    Diversified shipowner registers a profit for the second quarter amid positive operating results.
  • CLdN Cobelfret secures funding for Korea newbuilds
    KfW IPEX-Bank supports order at Hyundai Mipo for ro-ro pair as owner pushes ahead with fleet plan
  • Hornbeck flags up liquidity repayment crunch
    Offshore giant says market recovery needed to repay senior notes in full.
  • GasLog positive amid second quarter loss
    Shipowner points to large long-term demand and likely upturn in earnings.
  • Oman Shipping Company celebrates moving VLCC chartering in-house
    Tanker heavyweight tallies up first year of fixtures after pulling ships from pool.
  • Teekay Offshore joins LNG powered aframax club with Samsung pair
    Chief executive toasts important milestone as newbuilding brace confirmed.
  • Teekay Corp thanks FPSOs for rising cash flow
    New York-listed group sees overall upturn in results for the second quarter.
  • Shipowners in $6bn dash for LNG carriers
    Clarksons Research says investment in new tonnage comes amid "strong growth phase" for global LNG trade.
  • Second VLCC purchase rebuilding Zodiac presence
    Eyal Ofer company adds to vessel bought from Wah Kwong last year, while CM Lemos signals further retreat from large tanker sector
  • Teekay Tankers in second sale-and-lease back deal
    Owner expects $110m liquidity boost from 13 tankers sold in transactions since May 2018.
  • Attack highlights threat to Middle East oil shipments
    After Yemeni rebels' assault on VLCC, industry looks at alternatives to using vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait
  • Seaspan beats the street in second quarter
    Company benefited from extra tonnage plus continued positive repricing on panamax fleet.
  • Hornbeck Offshore records $25m loss in second quarter
    US-listed OSV owner remains in the red for second consecutive quarter.
  • K Line car carrier Makassar Highway refloated
    Fuel reported to be leaking from the car carrier but containment operations underway
  • NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel
    Japanese shipowner looks set to take delivery from Korean yard in late 2020

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2
    Fresh Del Monte Produce said its transportation operations were hit with both a figurative and literal "perfect storm" in the second quarter.
  • Djibouti improperly seized container terminal
    An arbitrator on Thursday found the government of Djibouti improperly seized control of the Doraleh Container Terminal from DP World in February, according to a press release from the government of Dubai.
  • Outlook for global container port demand positive
    The medium-term outlook for global container port demand growth "is positive thanks to strong underlying economic momentum across the world's major economies," says Drewry.
  • Chairish sets up shipping service for home goods
    Chairish, an online marketplace for furniture and home decor, has launched a packing and shipping service for its sellers.
  • Trucking industry logs problems with device mandate
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's electronic logging device mandate appears to be causing problems across the trucking industry, according to data from the OOIDA Foundation.
  • Senate sends CFIUS reform act to president
    The Senate passed and sent legislation to the president for signature on Wednesday that would reform operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and revamp several areas of export controls.
  • Executive Moves: PINC and Masterpiece
    Chris Sultemeir has been appointed to the board of directors of warehouse drone provider PINC. Masterpiece International has promoted Susan Erfesoglou to vice president of operations.
  • EU still largest U.S. soybean importer
    The European Commission on Wednesday reported that European Union imports of U.S. soybeans in July showed an increase of 283 percent at 360,000 tons compared to the same period last year.
  • XPO nearly triples Q2 earnings
    XPO Logistics increased its net income attributable to common shareholders nearly 189 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018 to $137.5 million, according to the company's most recent financial statements.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2018
  • US senators propose sanctions on Russian oil production investments
    Sanctions would target Russian economic interests should they interfere in future US elections.
  • Handful of shippers profiting from dwindling Iran-Europe oil trade
    High freight rates from the Middle East to Europe propping up profits.
  • TANKERS: Panamaxes cleaning, switching to clean markets ahead of IMO 2020
    Positioning themselves for increased ton mile demand, higher revenues in LR1 sector.
  • Iraqi southern crude exports hit record high in July
    The exports comprised 2.70 million b/d of Basrah Light crude and 843,000 b/d of Basrah Heavy.

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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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