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December 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore to ban scrubber wash water when IMO sulphur ban bites
  • Asian E-tailing Summit, SmartBiz Expo, Franchising Show opens today
  • 2M+1 Alliance switches Asia-Europe AE7 loop to London Gateway
  • Port of NY and NJ beats all-time record in October up 11.9pc
  • Shift to regional trade routes, cuts demand for bigger ships: DSF
  • MPC Container Ships equips 5 feeders with scrubbers, retrofits more
  • Trucker jailed 1 year, firm fined US$1.3 million for carrying hazmat
  • Global economy may be slowing more than expected, IMF says
  • JNPT's fast-track customs clearance fails to get boxes out of port
  • LNG application discussed at ship-to-shore interface conference
  • US ports: Too much for highways - too little for intermodal ports
  • Atlas Air Worldwide cheers US-UK air pact effective post Brexit
  • Brussels Airport increases its airside pharma transporter fleet
  • Ontario airport cargo increases 17pc to 610,000 tons in 10 months
  • Sequential loading of Volga-Dnepr freighters cuts handling 40pc

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • AMI Global Logistics honoured as Customer of the Year by Safmarine
  • CMA CGM emergency bunker recovery measures adjustment from Jan. 2019
  • Cosco Shipping & Bolloré Logistics ink airfreight services MoU
  • Globelink WW initiates direct import console from Shanghai to ICD Ahmedabad
  • In its 7th year of success, Azan Group adding essential nutrients to daily diets worldwide
  • LNG bunkering seen growing exponentially
  • Krishnapatnam Port launches global standard Navayuga World School
  • VCT continuously enhancing productivity & efficiency
  • Air cargo traffic looking up in India
  • Emirates SkyCargo bags key awards
  • PS Atree & Co. wins Air Cargo Custom Broker award
  • Trade facilitation & changing role of Customs highlighted at WCO meet in Mumbai
  • A. N. Jha appointed as Finance Secretary
  • M. Ajit Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai, to be the Chief Guest at South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 on Dec. 14

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Switzerland: new fire engine for Zermatt
  • Sievert sharpens profile abroad
  • Wisconsin modernising rail infrastructure
  • IBJ award for Euroports
  • 7 hour airfreight solution beats 20 day sea journey
  • Praise on all fronts for ICTSI
  • UK opens skies with North America
  • Odyssey acquires AFF
  • Wood company places major timber flat car order
  • CMB nets sustainability award
  • Trio to guide Grieshaber
  • Maritime Blockchain Labs enters new development stage
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gefco and Trigo harnessing up
  • 1,500 new trucks for massive fleet expansion
  • Stockholm installs new port boss
  • Another East African carrier returns to Somalia

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • New EC rules on working conditions may make truck driving more attractive
  • Warm welcome for BIMCO cyber security clause for shipping contracts
  • Africa's air cargo market proving a moveable feast for some carriers
  • Going green may be popular, but US express customers are loathe to pay for it
  • 3PLs must embrace technology, not be 'run over'
  • HMM expected to part ways with 2M Alliance
  • HMRC puts in £8m to boost customs declaration training
  • Supply chain radar: behind the scenes at DB Schenker
  • Supply chain radar: Big auto layoffs - a threat or opportunity for major 3PLs?

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • VIDEO: ABB demonstrates remote piloting of Finnish ferry
  • Huntington Ingalls acquires cybersecurity specialist G2
  • Goltens completes cruise ship scrubber installation in 18 days
  • Can blockchain tech bring traceability and trust to the bunker biz?
  • GE gains ABS recognition for digital twin maintenance solution
  • Austal USA awarded $40.3 million for EPF 14 long lead material
  • Rolls-Royce and Finferries in milestone autonomous ferry demo

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • Shipowners at odds over EU approach to harmonised transport
    The proposed changes intend to clarify rules, harmonise reporting and create better conditions for combined transport, so it can better...
  • Demand-side risks weigh on shipping, says Fitch
    Ratings agency sees healthy, albeit slower volume growth, in container shipping in 2019, while dry bulk freight rates are expected...
  • Salvage must avoid clinging to the past with LOF
    ISU accepts LOF's best days are behind it as it prepares to co-operate with shipping and underwriters in new ways
  • Scrubber providers try to downplay impact of Singapore ban
    Wärtsilä and Yara Marine Technologies argue that any void created by open-loop scrubber bans will be filled by hybrid scrubbers
  • HMM in talks to become new alliance member
    HMM shares slot space on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific east-west trade lanes with 2M, but it is not a...
  • Maersk to focus on utilisation rather than scale
    Fleet reduction at Hamburg Süd was a necessary part of achieving synergies between the two companies
  • Qatar leaving Opec to have little impact on tanker market
    Qatar is focusing efforts on increasing gas production
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Crude tankers
    Geopolitical wildcards seen testing crude tanker market recovery
  • US-China tariff ceasefire to restore dry bulk trade flows
    The immediate restoration of grains and steel imports would induce longhaul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand
  • Daily Briefing
    Trade truce buoys shipping outlook | Scrubber lobby responds to Singapore ban | 2019 Dry Bulk Outlook | Top 10...
  • CMA CGM and MSC justify bunker surcharges
    MSC says that it expects to incur costs in excess of $2bn annually as a consequence of the IMO's red...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2018
    As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • US tariff postponement may reshape early 2019 trucking
  • Downgraded trans-Pacific forecast signals challenges beyond tariffs
  • US Southeast ports lower chassis pool target
  • India exports, imports surge on reforms, global demand
  • Value of blockchain consortiums questioned

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • Golar LNG Partners doubles pool for share buybacks
    Believing the company is worth more than its share price, Golar LNG Partners Tuesday morning announced it was doubling the pool of money it uses to buy back shares to $50m. LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx "(The company) believes that the current unit price does not reflect the underlying value of the business, its prospects or the sustainability of the new distribution," the com
  • Nordic looks to lower proposed share increase
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers amends proxy to lessen request by 40 million shares, but still looks to double total number of units.
  • Singaporean ship owner sues Port of New Orleans after spill
    The owner of the ship that spilled oil into the Mississippi River this spring, shuttering the waterway, is suing the board in charge of the Port of New Orleans for more than $10m. In the lawsuit, Singaporean company Antares Maritime alleges the port failed to maintain the Nashville Avenue Wharf, causing the hull of the 27,700-dwt Pac Antares (built 2003) to be torn open 12 April. The 12 April mi
  • Capital Product Partners coverage begun with a buy
    MLP's plan to spin off tanker fleet into Diamond S Shipping will increase risk profile but still allow for steady revenue, analyst says.
  • Capesize rebound slows on Saldanha woes, Chinese imports
    Earnings of capesize bulkers remain capped by slow iron ore trades but the trade war truce between China and the US offers optimism.
  • Empire Navigation trims fleet ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Stamatis Molaris-controlled Empire Navigation is trimming its fleet ahead of the arrival of its massive newbuilding programme. Empire strikes tanker deal backed by Cargill The company has reportedly sold the Sungdong built 46,000-dwt products tanker MR Kentaurus (built 2007) for $13.6m. Empire did not respond to requests for comments. Some sources say the tanker is sold to a Norwegian buyer.
  • The cruiseship that floats on air
    Richard Fain reveals the lengths Royal Caribbean has gone to in making its huge new flagship environmentally friendly
  • Major Torm investor trims stake
    DW Partners has reduced its holding in Danish tanker owner Torm, a new filing shows. Departure of crude cannibals lifting product tanker tide, says Torm The investor has trimmed its stake in the Copenhagen and US listed shipowner from 6.64% to 5.96%, it was disclosed today. DW Partners' now controls 4,421,955 Torm shares, worth over $14m at present trading levels. Oaktree Capital is the domi
  • Fitch gloomy about tonnage-heavy tanker sector
    Ratings agency says oil supply likely to be hit by Iranian sanctions and Opec decision.
  • International Seaways lines up product tanker sale
    International Seaways is lining up the next move in its fleet renewal work with efforts to sell a medium range tanker. Seaways pulls off $434m six-VLCC Euronav deal New York-listed International Seaways has invested heavily in its crude fleet since spinning off from OSG and has been busy divesting older product tonnage. Brokers say the 46,200-dwt Seaways Alcesmar (built 200 4) is being worked f
  • Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale
    Former major shareholders of cruise line offload last remaining holdings.
  • New start-up EPIK floats Australia FSRU plan
    Jee Yoon-led company signs deal with Port of Newcastle for planned LNG import terminal
  • EU agrees uniform port reporting rules
    The European Commission's Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) has reached a "general approach" on rules establishing a European Maritime Single Window (EMSW). The proposal will increase efficiency by ensuring reporting procedures are the same for all port calls, it said. "The entire logistic chain will benefit from the adoption of common standards, facilitation of data sharing
  • Terjesen exits as chief executive at Gram Car Carriers
    Veteran car carrier shipping executive Karl Terjesen is leaving his role as CEO of Gram Car Carriers AS after 13 years in the job. The 66-year-old executive said he will continue as an advisor to the company, which is one of the largest suppliers of ships to the car carrying industry. He said he and company owner Peter D Gram are nearly a combined 140 years old. "We thought we needed a bit of
  • Mayfair Equity linked to Wightlink bid
    MayFair Equity Partners is close to a deal to buy UK ro-pax operator Wightlink. Sky News cited sources as saying the fund is one of a small number of bidders in talks with the company's owner, Basalt Infrastructure Partners. The price has previously been estimated at £300m ($384m). Discussions are at an advanced stage, the report said. Arcus Infrastructure Partners was also said to be reviewin
  • Two freight forwarding execs plead guilty to price-fixing
    The duo will pay criminal fine and assist with criminal investigation.
  • Shadow capacity to keep lid on capesize rates despite IMO 2020, says Marex Spectron
    Head of research believes supply pressure will trump any uptick from IMO 2020.
  • Boa Offshore lays up for-sale AHTS duo
    Norwegian owner stacks modern ships it is trying to offload.
  • Swire completes first autonomous subsea line inspection
    Swire Seabed has successfully carried out the first autonomous inspection of offshore pipeline systems. It used Kongsberg Maritime's Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for an Equinor job off Norway. A small surface vessel accompanied the AUV, but its role was limited to providing positional updates to the vehicle. The inspections were performed on three pipelines between Kollsnes and Tro
  • Uljanik yard workers walk out again
    Another strike hits management at struggling Croatian shipbuilder.
  • LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx
    Demands of an expanding market offer opportunities for shipping but the growing pressures of competition present challenges
  • Onassis shipping laureate Brooks demands diversity
    Professor Mary Brooks' message: the industry must harness the power of diversity
  • Four bidders make offers for Nord/LB stake
    German lender says it will now enter into talks with potential new investors.
  • Fjord1 and NSB forming joint venture
    Ferry operator teaming with bus and cargo company for national tourism bid.
  • CMA CGM a no-show in chance to build LNG sector bridge
    It was that chance encounter that could have done so much to build a bridge between the wider LNG world and the global shipping community - but it wasn't to be. The giveaway should have been the hushed whispers of "are they going to show up?" that were rumbling around the coffee break at CWC's World LNG Summit & Awards Evening in Lisbon. CMA CGM takes LNG fuelling plunge But this wasn't a spea
  • Nick Henry stepping down as James Fisher CEO
    Long-serving boss oversaw transformation of tanker group.
  • Chandris makes a move on restructured Gestioni trio
    Rare secondhand deal for Greek owner emerges - casting a spotlight on Italian outfit's debt agreement
  • Wallenius PCTC turned away due to stink bugs
    New Zealand orders Swedish car carrier to leave over biosecurity fears.
  • Wartsila designs new lifeboat - for buildings
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has designed a new product it hopes will never be used - a lifeboat for a building. The craft could be used in cases of severe flooding and rising sea levels caused by climate change. The concept features autodocking, dynamic positioning and wireless charging, but as yet there are no plans to construct one. The autonomous lifeboat is powered 100% by renewables,
  • HMM tipped to leave 2M alliance
    But company says it maintains good relationship with Maersk and MSC.
  • Reader poll finds subsidies a necessary reality
    Most readers who participated in a TradeWinds poll found subsidies to shipping companies and yards are a justified part of the business. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change The poll came after TradeWinds' Terry Macalister wrote in his weekly Wavelength column that South Korea's plan to work with the private sector to build some 140 LNG-powered ships is laudable. Nearly 68.8% o
  • GoodFuels lines up the 'Coca-Cola of biofuel bunkers'
    Dutch producer wants to supply shipping with million of tonnes of eco-fuel through its secret recipe involving household rubbish, forest residue and cooking oil.
  • Don't panic - IMO 2020 is 'a non-event' when it comes to fuel supply
    There will be sufficient supply of IMO 2020-compliant fuels that meet technical specifications, and there is no point in investing in scrubbers for now because of volatile oil prices and supply risks. That is Monjasa chief executive Anders Ostergaard's advice to shipowners, who will need to use 0.5% sulphur fuel from 2020 unless they have scrubbers onboard to allow their ships to continue consump
  • Old-school way of doing business is falling apart, says Monjasa boss
    Bunker supplier plays by new rules: 'There is no five-year strategy any more. You need to navigate on a daily 'basis'
  • Singapore says Malaysian Johor claims "impinge on its sovereignty"
    Lion Republic says it does not recognize new port limits in latest maritime spat between neighbours.
  • Wealth manager increases stake in MMA Offshore
    Aussie-based investor has been building stake over past few months taking holdings to over 10%, filings show.
  • Austal firms up Trinidad and Tobago ro-pax newbuilding
    Aussie fast ferry specialist says latest order will be built at recently opened Vietnam shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • 3PLs face challenges in the year ahead
    But the industry is much stronger financially than container liner companies, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners
  • A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify
    Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China.
  • project44 acquires visibility provider GateHouse Logistics
    The combined product offering will become "the first truly global visibility platform" and the largest across North America and Europe, according to the companies.
  • Importers may claim lower excise taxes for some wines
  • COSCO service adding Tampa call in January
  • Georgia announces next inland terminal location
  • Tigers launches freight, e-comm and logistics portal
  • CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush
  • Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams
  • Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, Dachser
  • WTO releases book on international tariff talks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • US returns to weighing Venezuela oil sanctions
    The recent swoon in the oil market may have US President Donald Trump revisiting the idea of tougher sanctions on Venezuela
  • Oil edges higher, remains in holding pattern ahead of OPEC meeting
    Crude finished marginally higher on Tuesday as early session price support faded in afternoon trading.
  • Iraq urges OPEC to consider longer-term strategy to stabilize oil prices
    Iraq's oil minister said Tuesday OPEC should consider both medium- and long-term strategies to achieve more stability
  • OPEC/non-OPEC unlikely to agree on continuing oil cuts, says Iran's OPEC governor
    OPEC and its allies are unlikely to extend their production cut agreement when they meet this week
  • Europe HSFO arbitrage to Singapore shuts on more western arrivals
    The high sulfur fuel oil arbitrage from Europe to Singapore has finally closed after being open for much of this quarter
  • Rotterdam HSFO barge trades hit five-month high on de-stocking
    The European 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Market On Close assessment process kicked off December with a flurry of activity
  • China oil traders await directions from Beijing to resume US crude purchases
    Oil traders were cautious about resuming US crude supply to China due to market uncertainties and concerns over a narrow trading window until March.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • 29 installed SOx scrubbers registered in gas fleet before IMO 2020: Grieg
    Among the 75 gas carriers under construction, 37 will have a scrubber installed and three more have options to install the equipment, it said.
  • GoodFuels, Norden trial world's first biofuel 'drop in' ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    The biofuel will provide an alternative to distillates and ULSFO to comply with upcoming GHG and sulfur emissions rules.
  • TRADER NOTE: LPG trader Jeremiah Chan leaves Itochu to join Gunvor
    Chan is joining Gunvor around mid-January.
  • TANKERS: Ardmore signs three MR sale/leasebacks for approximately $13 mil raised
    Ardmore has the option to repurchase each of the three vessels at various stages prior to the maturity of the leaseback contracts
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to purchase 52 hybrid ready scrubbers for $79.6 million
    Scorpio has the option for the purchase of an additional 28 scrubbers in 2020.

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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
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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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