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BRIEFS
October 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms
  • Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy
  • US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise
  • October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal
  • China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg
  • CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra
  • Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box
  • OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP
  • Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs
  • Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals
  • Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row
  • HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships
  • Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route
  • MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference
  • OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre
  • Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal
  • BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award
  • Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade
  • Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act
  • Govt takes over IL&FS
  • Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cars in flow in Ecuador
  • LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations
  • Launch customer upsizes A350 order
  • Amazon homes in on Duisburg
  • Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane
  • Accolade for efficient and reliable transport
  • Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS
  • Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder
  • Schweighofer for Schenker
  • Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking
  • Dako snaps up Fairnet
  • Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again
  • Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons
  • Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt
  • HMM adding to mega overcapacity
  • France commences work as Asco CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off
  • Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger
  • Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project
  • NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message
  • South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG
  • Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS
  • Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper
  • Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami
  • GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports
  • Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges
  • Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition
  • Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power
  • Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals
  • Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia
  • US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic
  • Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager
  • Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel
  • VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor
  • Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award
  • Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards
  • EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials
  • Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials
  • Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels
    Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in...
  • Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals
    New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020
  • Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan
    Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North...
  • Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project
    The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction...
  • International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down
    Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group...
  • Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility
    Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations
  • More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments
    There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann
  • VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected
    VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays
  • Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline'
    Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter
  • Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel
    SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the...
  • Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel
    Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira
    K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse...
  • Daily Briefing
    Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 | Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake | Gas sector seeks...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact
  • Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity
  • CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service
  • LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns
  • Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers
  • Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs
  • TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services
  • Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • South Korea releases detained Russian ship
    US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea.
  • Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise
    More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia.
  • Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment
    Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers.
  • Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel
    Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards.
  • Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast
    New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB
  • Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research
    Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities.
  • Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG
    Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports
  • Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings
    Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor.
  • Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space
    US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read.
  • Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage
    MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told
  • New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions
    Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes
  • Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap
    Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan.
  • Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract
    Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard.
  • Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings
    Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000.
  • Paul Jennings to head International Group
    P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive.
  • Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil
    Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business.
  • NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC
    Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major.
  • Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone
    Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time.
  • Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply
    Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021.
  • Samskip launches new shortsea run
    Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull.
  • Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard
    China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business.
  • Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price
    Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks.
  • Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline
    Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US.
  • Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion
    Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say.
  • Iran says European crude export deal close
    Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out.
  • Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale
    Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit.
  • Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018
    Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year.
  • Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake
    Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO.
  • Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal
    Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV.
  • Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born
    OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger.
  • Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering
    Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners.
  • New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding
    Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection.
  • Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal.
  • Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore
    It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F
  • Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military
    Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations
  • Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO
  • New York alliance pushing for regional barge network
  • Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire
  • Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains
    Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday.
  • Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift
    Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region.
  • Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions
    Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday.
  • As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions
    Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday.
  • Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns
    The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel.
  • CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source
    Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
  • Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals
    The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals.
  • Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources
    Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday.
  • Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore
    A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom
    Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal
    MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29.
  • FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns
    Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said.
  • TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage
    "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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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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