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March 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 9.7pc to US$827/TEU, off 11.3pc to USWC
  • US Customs breaks out champagne over ACE, but shippers slow to party
  • China-backed AIIB eyes US$1 billion infrastructure push in India
  • Sales and valuation of panamax boxships make a comeback
  • Navios Containers plans to buy 4,250-TEU ship for US$11.7 million
  • Kohl boss: Big supply chain role yet for brick-and-mortar stores
  • Pakistani seafood wins favour in China since opening of overland route
  • India's private port transshipments grow while public ports slip
  • e-commerce logistics costs set to increase, says new Ti survey
  • ATSG profit up 63pc in 2017 as revenues rise 33pc to US$1.1 billion
  • ESC seeks thorough review of slot allocation for all-cargo services
  • Air freight rates in February higher than 2017 levels
  • Strong start to 2018 with cargo surge for Asia Pacific airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 4, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk receives regulatory approval from Danish Energy Agency for divestment of Maersk Oil
  • Evergreen launches new electronic documentation function
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers higher operating result in 2017
  • MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning system for car carriers
  • Recovery cycle for VLGC shipowners seen from second half of 2018
  • Sea Freight Shipping and Logistics moves huge Ball Machine of 46 MT from Mundra Port
  • Deendayal Port achieves throughput highs in Feb. 2018 & fiscal thus far
  • JNPT pavilion gets excellent response at Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence 2018
  • DHL launches first service centre in Goa
  • SAFE Framework of Standards 2018 for enhancing supply chain security & facilitation finalised
  • Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority
  • India & Jordan agree to cooperate on Customs matters
  • India & Vietnam to ink MoU on boosting economic & trade cooperation
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable & Logistics Awards will see the fraternity gather to deliberate & acclaim in Gandhidham on March 17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 20 new trucks for jumbo shipments
  • Railway improvements in Nebraska and New Mexico
  • UPS introduces drop-off service for clinical trial samples
  • WFS - strong start to 2018 in North America
  • Paperless with Evergreen
  • New job portal for young guns
  • Aligning Madagascar and Mauritius
  • Gramercy investing substantial sum in warehouses
  • Smartron rollout in Germany
  • Offloading loss maker
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri 'saved' by creditors' debt restructuring vote
  • BV revenues hit by fall in newbuilding orders
  • UK shipping minister working for 'frictionless' post-Brexit borders
  • Singapore's FSL Trust sold to Prime Marine Corporation
  • Texas crude boom stokes exports
  • TMS Cardiff Gas books up to seven LNG carriers at Samsung HI
  • DSME hails 'golden week' as two more VLCCs ordered
  • BV moves to allay sulphur-cap compliance fears
  • Third tanker contract cancelled at Triyards
  • Port of Houston balks at Trump's steel import tariff

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Carriers drop price hike plans as container rates plunge after Chinese holiday
  • Flexport spreads its wings in deal with WGA to gain its own air freight capacity
  • K+N unveils 'unique' Sea Explorer service to broaden customer choice
  • Beast from the east plays havoc with transport, but ports fight back
  • It's the coming of age for wearable technology in logistics
  • Who gains from Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium? China

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Two EXMAR Very Large Gas Carriers will be LPG fueled
  • Zukunft delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address
  • R-R waterjets and MTU engines picked for carbon fiber cats
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard names David Skentelbery as CEO
  • WinGD and HHI put their smarts together
  • It's electric: Stena Line to add batteries to car/passenger ferry
  • Polish shipyard cuts first steel for Swedish Navy ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Dominion confirms first LNG export from Cove Point
    Shell's Gemmata lifts the cargo produced from the major's natural gas
  • May pledges 'measures' to reduce Brexit risk to ports
    But industry voices urge clarity on future customs arrangements
  • Validity of LOIs when delivering cargo without bill of lading upheld
    Ruling in Songa v Navig8 will clarify International Group standard wording, Clyde & Co claims
  • SMEs offered 'big shipper' rates via new platform
    New 'neutral alliance' to improve terms for small and medium-sized cargo owners
  • Kuehne + Nagel: Box carriers must differentiate to avoid commoditisation
    Data metrics visibility is key to preventing lines competing on price alone
  • Results round-up: Oil and gas shipping firms in October-December 2017
    Latest reporting: D'Amico International Shipping, Bahri, Frontline and Golar LNG
  • The Interview: Peter Sand
    BIMCO's lead shipping analyst says it's time to face facts, the good old days for container shipping are over
  • Stephenson Harwood arm signs litigation specialist
    Wang Yun joins from Rolmax
  • Court rejects Lighthouse appeal for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Court to set date on final vote soon, Bottiglieri Shipping says
  • US tariff threat overshadows smaller dry bulkers
    Pacific Basin chief Mats Berglund says he is not too worried, but outlying risks exist
  • UK businesses take $175bn productivity hit from discrimination
    Discrimination in the workplace costs the UK economy $175bn yearly in lost output, according to research from the Centre for...
  • Future of South Korean shipyards to be decided within days
    Second government-backed study could seal the fate of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
  • Refiners need cleaner fuels to meet environmental regulations
    Scrubbers not needed if refiners can provide cleaner bunker fuels, say panellists at the Mare Forum
  • DSME nets order to build two VLCCs worth $170m
    DSME is scheduled to deliver the very large crude carriers to the European owner by the first half of 2020
  • Triyards contract terminated amid financial results delay
    Contract was for a chemical tanker valued at $25.5m
  • Hafnia sees product tanker market turning for owners
    Second-largest product tanker pool manager identifies favourable fundamentals until 2020
  • Diana Containerships offloads two more vessels for $25m
    Vessels to be delivered by the end of April this year
  • Container shipping may face a challenge to remain profitable
    Uncertainty remains as to whether elevated freight rates can be sustained
  • SM Line, Cosco and OOCL launch new China-India service
    SM Line, Cosco Shipping, Orient Overseas Container Line, Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and X-Press Feeders will provide 4,300 teu...
  • London may lose maritime law business due to high litigation costs
    If London is maintain its maritime hub status and central role in international shipping law measures need to be taken...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Charleston begins channel deepening, receives new cranes
  • Buying group aims to cut small, medium BCOs' shipping rates
  • Brazil strike leads to importer delays at Ponta Pora border
  • BCOs warn ILA and USMX to resume talks or risk cargo loss
  • Delayed shippers hope Vancouver rail improvements accelerate
  • US Southeast ports attract new Asia services, larger ships
  • Trump's 'Buy America' rules halt NY-NJ truck replacement program
  • US ports criticize Trump's planned steel, aluminum tariffs
  • Knight Transportation offering monthly bonus for top drivers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • SAAM posts increase for the fourth quarter
    Macario Valdes-led company is 'looking optimistically' toward this year.
  • Eikrem leaves Frontline after 15 years
    Technical director says he wants to pursue own projects and end long commute.
  • Deltamarin to help engineer DFDS ropaxes
    AVIC International's ship-design segment signs EUR 5m ($6.2m) deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International to deliver engineering for DFDS' two ro-pax ferries.
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard appoints new chief executive
    David Skentelbery previously served as acting CEO and chief commercial officer.
  • GripShip sees profit soar in fourth quarter
    Norwegian wellboat player boosted by currency gains.
  • Stena Line plugging in the batteries
    Swedish owner takes first step towards new greener propulsion for fleet.
  • EMGS seeks further funds of $44.5m
    Seismic vessel owner needs more money through bond and share sales.
  • Sinokor sends aframax to breakers
    Korean owner reportedly offloads 20-year-old tanker.
  • Creditors back Bottiglieri family
    Restructuring plan wins approval in setback to Oceanbulk and Augustea.
  • Statoil books SolstadFarstad PSV
    Norwegian ship fixed for four months with options for more.
  • Owners on alert as Trump signals steel tariff hike
    Will trade patterns change as US president increases import fees?
  • Siem Offshore tries again for $166m bond refinancing
    Kristian Siem company goes back to bondholders with new proposals after December rejection.
  • SD builds war chest with $13m offering
    PSV owner prepares for further growth after completing latest share sale.
  • Denmark clears $7.45bn Maersk Oil sale
    Energy agency approves transfer of oil and gas business to Total.
  • Kim Heng confirms AHTS auction purchase
    Singapore offshore makes good on its word of further offshore vessel acquisitions.
  • Profit rising at Viktor Lenac
    Croatian shipyard made more in 2017 on higher revenue.
  • DSME secures orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder ends bumper week with orders for more large crude carriers.
  • Triyards sees third tanker order cancelled
    Meanwhile, lifesaving funds from potential white knight have been delayed due to "technicalities".
  • Malaysian Bulk Carriers trims fourth quarter losses
    Robert Kuok-listed dry bulk vehicle says it is encouraged by the improving market fundamentals.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Shippers urge ILA, employers to resume contract talks
    A group of over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers are calling on the International Longshoremen's Association ...
  • Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer
    The Senate on Thursday confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) its fir...
  • CBP chief discusses duty evasion, influx of new cases handled
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ...
  • Global markets tumble on Trump's proposed 'Section 232' tariffs
    Stock markets around the world took a tumble yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose stiff tariffs on...
  • Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey
    Two congressmen from New Jersey with container terminals in their districts are asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to help revive a program to he...
  • CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest
    Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a "concept" ...
  • Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal
    Logistec Corp. said it has acquired Houston-based Gulf Stream Marine for $65.7 million. Madeleine Paquin, president and chief executive of...
  • Canada's Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments
    A record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo moved through Canada's Port of Vancouver in 2017, a 5 percent increase from 2016, the Vancouver...
  • Trump to authorize 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum next week
    President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Money managers turn bullish with NYMEX above $60/b
    Money managers raised net length in NYMEX crude futures the week ending February 27 for the first time in four weeks.
  • Egypt exporting bunker fuel to Europe, using domestic gas for generation: trade
    Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., which formerly imported high sulfur fuel oil from Europe, is now exporting bunker fuel, adding to oversupply in the European market, as Egypt's generation needs are now met by domestic natural gas.
  • Americas bunker prices plunge since February 1
    Bunker prices in the Americas have plunged since February 1, tracking the movements of crude oil futures and high sulfur fuel oil lower.
  • Bank sees 2020 fuel oil weakness after sulfur cap now 'priced in'
    "We now see limited downside to HSFO cracks, as we believe the current discounts should entice new scrubber and refining investment."
  • Istanbul MGO rises, bucking regional trend, on tight supply
    Marine gasoil at Istanbul gained ground on Thursday, despite significant decreases across the region, as a shortage of product began to bite.
  • Algeciras suspends bunkering operations on bad weather: Port authority
    Bunkering operations have been suspended at Algeciras, Spain, the port authority said Thursday night.
  • FEATURE: Bunker fuel buyers face dilemma of spot or contract deals from 2020
    Bunker fuel buyers have a dilemma over deciding whether to undertake term contracts or operate on the spot market from 2020 when the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% sulfur cap is introduced.
  • CAO sees traded bunker fuel volume jump amid diversification strategy
    In 2017, its fuel oil business including bunkering rose significantly by around 34% on the year to 10.7 million mt in 2017.
  • Spot Aframax deals on lucrative Karimun-Singapore route vanishing: sources
    The higher bunker prices will be reflected in Worldscale flat rates only a year later, but one has to pay them instantly, a source said.
  • INTERVIEW: Analyst sees new deliveries, slower growth keeping tanker rates low
    VLCC owners currently earn less than $7,000/day on Persian Gulf-North Asia routes, according to broker estimates.
  • BW LPG trims carbon footprint, supports LPG bunkering for IMO 2020 compliance
    LPG as a marine fuel provides a very strong alternative for the marine bunker industry
  • FEATURE: Ghana takes steps to form regional oil trading hub
    Looking out to 2020, bunker traders expect activity to pick up in Ghana as the global appetite for sweet crudes increases.
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich expands bunker barge fleet in Singapore
    The recently acquired bunker tanker was previously known as UE Sapphire by Universal Energy.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid lack of fresh price drivers
    Fundamentally oil prices are still supported by rising demand and OPEC compliance.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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