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November 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate slips 1.2pc to US$752/TEU, but rises 0.7pc to USWC
  • China hurting as Sino-American trade war tariffs weaken PMI numbers
  • APL ships cargo to aid recovery and relief efforts in typhoon-hit Saipan
  • Russia's exports grow 16.6pc, making near box recovery to pre-crisis levels
  • Matson cuts Marshall Islands transits by up to 8 days with new loop
  • 11-Pacific nation Japanese-led free trade pact to activate in 2019
  • United Parcel Service names woman head of Global Freight Forwarding
  • Yilport orders 6 quay cranes and 18 RTGs for Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar
  • DHL provides end-to-end solution in shipping rubber for tyres
  • Singapore chandler stokes plans to become 'Amazon of shipping'
  • Bankrupt Alitalia attracts bids from EasyJet, Delta and Italy's. railway
  • Qatar's automated airmail management systems goes live worldwide
  • Korea's Jeju International Airport upgrades baggage screening system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO
  • CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector
  • Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port
  • Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
  • Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry
  • Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector
  • Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration
  • Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed
  • Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding
  • Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London
  • Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector
  • Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded
  • Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis
  • Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Getting the balance right
  • Russian group acquires South African rail facility
  • IDS Logistik enlarges hub
  • Forty years of Samba for Leschaco
  • Rising volumes at Port Everglades
  • Bioethanol truck hits Nordic roads
  • Singpost launches Smart Post and last mile solution
  • Geodis fills freight forwarding MD post in Germany
  • XPO banks on strategic expertise won from Goldman Sachs
  • Third runway in Munich - dream on till 2023
  • APL reorganises Asian network
  • Basel airport celebrates Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
  • Hudson Bay railway line reopening at end of November
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Railfreight expert bowing out of DB Cargo
  • Eurogate Tanger terminal receiving new cranes
  • More LCL services for road and rail sectors
  • Bangalore, Brazil and Ho Chi Minh City

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Saudi port operator expects 18% volume boost this year
  • Brexit won't affect London's status as leading arbitration centre, say law firms
  • SITC adds three more box ships at Yangzijiang
  • Hunter Group raises VLCC orders to 10
  • SPP Shipbuilding factory sold to marine engineering business
  • TMS Cardiff Gas adds two more LNG carriers
  • Nissen Kaiun adds more feeder units at Hyundai Mipo
  • South Korean shippers pledge to support compatriot shipowners

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • 2M confirms reintroduction of AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop next month
  • Freighter airline Swiftair continues its upward trajectory with purchase of Cygnus
  • Good news and bad for UK rail freight: more funding, but higher user fees
  • Analysis: days of reckoning loom for AP Møller Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd
  • NEW Loadstar Long Read: Gateway Georgia
  • Jack Ma bemoans 'stupid' trade war; but South-east Asia is upbeat
  • Antje Lochmann is new MD of Geodis freight forwarding in Germany

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Matson reports increased earnings
  • Tototheo to market TMS environmental compliance solution in Cyprus
  • Stena Bulk vessel deters pirate attack off Yemen
  • Conrad Shipyard to build second Olmsted wicket lifter
  • Wärtsilä integrated solutions chosen for Baleària's LNG fueled 125 m cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Total could partner on Sempra Energy's North American LNG export projects
    Total may also acquire an equity interest in ECA LNG, a development on Mexico's west coast that will have a significant shipping cost...
  • Golar LNG expects growing project pipeline to fuel cashflow
    Tor Olav Troim company expects average rates to reach $70,000 per day to $80,000 per day for all ship types...
  • Down but nicht raus
    Hamburg celebrated its 70th edition of the infamous Eisbeinessen on Friday
  • Expanding Monjasa announces credit line from JP Morgan
    Sales volumes in the Americas grew to 650,000 tonnes in 2017 from 400,000 tonnes a year earlier
  • Controversy grows with India's new cabotage rules
    India's transhipment business has emerged as a beneficiary of the changes
  • Asia-Europe capacity cutting must go deeper, says Drewry
    Addressing the supply/demand imbalance on the Asia-Europe trade will prove even more vital in the coming weeks as contract negotiations...
  • Daily Briefing
    Aegean Marine Petroleum reveals huge fraud losses | EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances | Iran's...
  • China Merchants signs port deal with Liaoning province
    CMG, via a subsidiary, will pay Yuan99.6m ($14.4m) for the new shares to be issued by Liaoning North East Asia...
  • Idan Ofer eyes BW chemical tanker fleet
    Acquisition would make Singapore-based Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector, with a fleet of 33 vessels
  • Xi pledges to further open up China's economy
    Xi pledges China's imports of goods and services will top $3trn and $1trn, respectively, by 2033, from about $1.7trn and...
  • POSH cuts losses as offshore sector slowly revives
    POSH claws back some losses on good performance in offshore accommodation sector
  • Murmansk Shipping teams with VostokCoal affiliate for Arctic coal transport
    First shipment by strengthened ice-class vessels is due for next year
  • Intra-Asia specialist SITC adds to fleet with Yangzijiang trio
    Latest order adds to feeder operator's fleet expansion
  • APM Terminals Bahrain to list on that nation's bourse
    The listing will be the first for a transport and logistics company on the local stock exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • India starts inland waterway container service
  • US truck employment breaks records but shortage remains
  • Top carriers serving US trades see share shrink
  • Brunswick expands to meet increasing roll-on, roll-off demand
  • Tech innovation to transform logistics; just not yet
  • Agriculture giants eye blockchain amid shipping industry skepticism

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL
    While naming the receipts for waivers on Iranian crude imports sanctions, Washington has boosted the sanction list and 12 newbuildings are subject to secondary sanctions.
  • Matson raises expectations for fourth quarter
    Matt Cox-led company sees better shipping business as year closes out.
  • Yard suspects sabotage on ferry newbuild
    Flensburger contacts police over valve "manipulation" on Irish Ferries' WB Yeats.
  • Kim Heng improves quarterly results
    Singaporean OSV owner boosts revenue on more chartering and towage contracts.
  • Ro-pax demolishes Swedish lighthouse
    Tallink ship crashed into structure at Remmargrund, coast guard says.
  • Witness in Greek scuttling case fears he will be killed
    UK court rules identity of exiled whistleblower can be revealed in insurers' legal battle over Brillante Virtuoso
  • Equinor set to take pick of anchor-handlers
    Free tonnage list grows for rig move, but rates up on last year.
  • Flares fired at suspicious Red Sea skiffs
    UKMTO issues second warning in two days after approach by two boats to cargoship.
  • Nanjing Tanker on track to become the first relisted A-Share stock
    Chinese state-owned tanker owner has received approval from the SSE to be relisted following improvements in business operations.
  • ESL Shipping adds another bulker
    Finland's ESL Shipping has added another bulker to its fleet in a deal carried out by its recently acquired AtoB@C. ESL targets Baltic biofuel cargoes It said the Swedish subsidiary had acquired an unnamed ice-class 1A 4,100-dwt ship built in 2000. AtoB@C operated the vessel under a long-term time charter previously. It also owns the sistership. The two units in question, Transforza and Transl
  • Vitol and IFM take control of energy storage company
    Trader and shipowner Vitol is teaming up with IFM Investors to take control of Dutch energy storage company VTTI. Its Vitol Investment Partnership II (VIP) and the fund manager have agreed to acquire Buckeye Partners' 50% interest in the company. VTTI will then be owned 50% by IFM and 50% by Vitol and VIP. It will continue to be managed by an independent management team led by CEO Rob Nijst.
  • Fredriksen says farewell to two Seatankers directors
    Departure of two men linked to equity investments continues period of active staff turnover.
  • Kuok's POSH expects further OSV impairments
    Singapore-listed owner cuts loss but sees challenges ahead.
  • SCI loss grows despite ship sales
    Indian owner sees more red ink in second quarter.
  • Noble Group claims could hit $4.2bn
    UK court reveals Vitol and COFCO as creditors, while restructuring returns could be only 25% if those owed money don't guarantee new finance.
  • Transmed enters suezmax tanker market with Teekay deal
    Greek owner buys its first conventional crude tanker in transaction which shows firming prices
  • Golar LNG Partners sees third quarter profit rise
    After cutting quarterly distributions last month, Golar LNG Partners posted net income attributable to owners of $49m for the third quarter. The Tor Olav Troim-lead company posted quarterly operating income of $62m, with the Golar Maria starting a 10-month charter in August and the Golar Freeze beginning a 15-year charter offshore Jamaica. Both figures represent growth from the second quarter.
  • Golar LNG boosts dividend on back of Hilli Episeyo cash flow
    Tor Olav Troim-led company also expected to reap the rewards of improving spot market.
  • Odfjell-managed drillship sold for $262.5m
    Deepsea Metro I going to Asia after deal signed.
  • Cruise industry concerned about skills shortage
    With 120 cruiseships on order, cruise executives are wondering who is going to operate them.
  • Monjasa inks debut JP Morgan Chase loan
    Bunker and tanker group strikes deal with new lender after US growth.
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to Nisshin capesize
    Eyal Ofer company believed to have paid $29m for bulker.
  • Murmansk Shipping signs five-year Arctic coal deal
    Russian owner will ship bulker cargoes for VostokCoal affiliate.
  • VIDEO: Tanker hits two ships in Taiwan
    Tanker and boxship bashed in incident at Kaohsiung.
  • Mokster PSV signs up with NATO
    Stril Mar takes time out from usual operations to join operation Trident Juncture.
  • H Vogemann makes it three bulkers at Taizhou Kouan
    German owner adds another open-hatch ship at Chinese yard.
  • Germany's MST fined $3.2m over US oil pollution
    Previously convicted shipowner committed environmental crimes while on probation.
  • Petronas completes first LNG bunker loading at Johor
    Malaysian oil major says successful operation makes it a "front runner" for regional market.
  • APM Terminals Bahrain set for domestic IPO
    Public offering a proxy on the Kingdom's growing non-oil economy, says lead manager.
  • SITC back at Yangzijiang for more feeder boxships
    Hong Kong-listed liner firm takes newbuilding tally at favourite Chinese shipbuilder to nine.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • UPS Freight halting LTL pickups ahead of contract vote
    Teamsters are expected to weigh in on an agreement with the freight division later this week.
  • Tech Connections: How do we clear up visibility issues?
    Drewry's Philippe Salles says the sheer volume of data required to provide granular track-and-trace details is a challenge to manage and decipher.
  • Trump drops Mauritania from trade preference roster
    A required annual review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act found that hereditary slavery in the country remains a concern.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Sanctions waivers, expected US crude build drive crude off intraday highs
    Oil futures dipped in a late-session selloff to settle mixed on Monday as the market continued to digest the impact of US sanctions on Iran while also eyeing a potential stock build last week.
  • Nigeria set to export first Egina crude cargo in January
    The first cargo from Nigeria's newest oil field Egina will be exported in January.
  • NuStar sees opportunities in Permian Basin takeaway crunch
    NuStar, a liquids terminal and pipeline provider, is ramping up its project inventory, including truck and rail projects in the Permian Basin.
  • ANALYSIS: Asian sour crude markets bearish on possible sanctions waiver
    Market participants said medium grades would take a hit if additional supply emerges from waiver of Iran sanctions.
  • Tanker companies DHT, Frontline order more scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms
    Scrubbers momentum continues to build in the run up to 2020.
  • States should report on availability of compliant fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule: IBIA
    Some "commercial realities" make it challenging for states to report availability in an effective manner, IBIA said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls as Iran sanctions impact worries recede
    "We will provide the list of the eight jurisdictions on Monday," Pompeo told reporters on Friday.

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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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