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November 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Nine carriers and terminal operators to establish block chain system
  • OOCL expands to New Zealand with North Asia Express starting January 1
  • ICS chairman calls for greater regulation of seafarer training from UN
  • Port of Hamburg plunges ahead towards a more fully digital operation
  • Georgia's plans focus on boosting ro/ro handling capacity for vehicles
  • Reducing ship speeds helps ease stress of noise pollution on marine animals
  • Accounting giant KPMG cheers UK's massive national roads funding hike
  • India's Container Corp achieves profit in Q2 FY19 on bigger market share
  • Canada crude collapses amid lack of rail cars in Alberta to move oil exports
  • Cathay Pacific data breach probed by Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner
  • JD.com starts dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery reliability
  • GlobalBeacon said to meet latest ICAO airline flight tracking standards
  • DSV withdraws offer to buy CEVA Logistics' shares at US$30 a piece
  • Supply chain requires data, intelligence sharing among multiple parties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A reliable place
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • Canada: new shipping records for grain and biofuels
  • Espo's old and new chairman confirmed
  • Hub Group snapping up Casestack
  • Virgin doubles South Africa cargo capacity
  • Over 400 freight trains to/from Asia dispatched
  • 1,000 reefers ordered by Textainer
  • Hapag Lloyd: more volumes, results move sideways
  • Fashion retailer digitalising supply chain with Setlog
  • Uni Carriers Europe appoints sales & marketing EVP
  • Ownership change for two US short line railroads
  • LOT's most modern aircraft celebrate Polish independence
  • Green Cargo welcomes new CEO
  • Interroll equipment for shoe manufacturer
  • Favourable course for Finnlines in 2018
  • More trains between Kazakhstan and Finland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Small airport in southern Italy with big cross-border plans

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Paolo d'Amico takes over as CEO at loss-making DIS
  • Iranian sanctions set to drive US LPG exports growth to Asia
  • Lloyd's sees another syndicate walk away from marine
  • Yangzijiang eyes LNG sector via Mitsui JV
  • Hapag-Lloyd climbs into the black
  • LSFO the way to sulphur cap compliance, says Precious Shipping chief
  • Seoul responds to shipbuilding row with Japan
  • Norden sees end to 'worst tanker market in a decade'

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • London Gateway wins 2M Asia-Europe service as Maersk tries to reduce 'unexpected disruptions'
  • Hapag-Lloyd's third-quarter turnaround sees it steam back into profit
  • Logistics must attract a more diverse workforce, or lose out on 'good minds'
  • Shareholders soften stance as Wincanton enjoys stronger results and new chair
  • TSA allows third parties to certify sniffer dogs for air cargo screening
  • Market Insight - DHL Global Forwarding back with a bang: could an IPO be its next move?
  • Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Damen ASD Tugs 3212 go to work for Smit Lamnalco in Australia
  • VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug
  • Federal grand jury indicts captain of deadly duck boat
  • New Wärtsilä system helps big ships enter tight locks
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug series for Foss Maritime
  • Keel laid for America's first zero emission ferry
  • J-ENG LP-SCR now in service in 600 TEU containership
  • Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Aegean Marine creditors move to block 'loan-to-own' strategy
    The group of creditors calls for an extensive investigation into Mercuria's "undue control" and "bad faith conduct," which they say...
  • Tech start-ups face challenge to provide shipping solutions
    While their software tools can help with complex bunker procurement and other processes, it's a chicken-and-the-egg situation as shipping companies...
  • Concordia Maritime chief sees tide turning for tankers
    After many quarters of dismal rates, Concordia is finally seeing a turnaround in the tanker markets, for the better
  • Norwegian oil terminal shuts after ships collide
    The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil
  • Lloyd's List's Hong Kong seminar adds speakers
    New speakers include Vincent Lai, chief executive of Landbridge Holdings, and Deepak Saxena, part of Kerry Logistics' management team
  • Paolo d'Amico named to senior roles at Intertanko and DIS
    Mr d'Amico has also been appointed chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping
  • Viewpoint: We shall - and should -remember them
    An extraordinary book published recently offers a more intimate picture of the merchant seafarer's war
  • Genco sells older tonnage as it swings to profit
    US-based company has bought six vessels in recent months and hopes to complete the sale of five bulkers in total...
  • Safe Bulkers earnings climb on improved charter rates
    Safe Bulkers has agreed a number of loan amendments and refinancings, resulting in pushing back about $132m in balloon repayments
  • The global sulphur cap is about attitude, not technology
    While the Copenhagen shipping community is fully behind the date and the process of IMO 2020, there are many in...
  • Ardmore sees wider losses amid weak charter market
    The outlook remains positive for MR tonne-mile demand, said the company's chief executive, who cited oil consumption growth, refinery expansions...
  • V.Group launches innovative crew management app
    Shipmanagement group believes it will help raise crew retention rates and provide a competitive advantage
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit in third quarter
    Rising bunker costs lead to a large increase in Hapag-Lloyd's cost base only partially offset by increased liftings during the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé | Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • JNPT's October productivity gains boost year's performance
  • US shippers can reset supply chains clocks to gain truck capacity
  • Injection lifts Turvo to top VC funding sphere
  • Hapag-Lloyd's swing to profit eroded by higher fuel costs
  • When will trans-Pacific space and spot rate pressure ease?
  • Forwarders urged to fend off triple threat with technology

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Pangaea's results improve in better market
    Ed Coll-led bulker owner benefits from ability to move cargo through icy waters.
  • Economou control of Dryships strengthens with buyback
  • Royal Caribbean breaks earnings record
    New York-listed cruise major sees record revenue off of strong summer but misses Wall Street consensus.
  • Concordia Maritime to 'hedge' IMO 2020 fuel price spread
    The Swedish tanker owner is staying away from scrubbers as it expects cost difference between HSFO and LSFO to close over time.
  • US Coast Guard warns of GPS outages near Suez Canal
  • Spring Marine aframax links off the mark
  • The darker side of shipping is never too far from the surface
    Two events - the collapse of a bunker giant and allegations about the scuttling of a tanker - suggest the industry's reputation for intrigue is well deserved
  • Coal billionaire Du back in Sinochem takeover twist
    Tycoon's shock re-emergence after an absence of several months revives impetus for sale of chemical tanker subsidiary
  • Eisbeinessen celebrates 70th birthday in traditional style
  • Lines cash in as tariffs trigger a transpacific rates boom
    Operators hike rates and deploy bigger vessels as shippers rush to beat deadline for US action on Chinese imports
  • Mercuria takes centre stage after Aegean Marine goes into Chapter 11
    Swiss commodities and energy group lends funds to keep bunker company going while sale or restructuring can be organised
  • Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas
    Exports could boost MR tanker rates in the Pacific trades, which have been under-performing Atlantic markets
  • Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners
    Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group
  • KG fund relaunch reflects confidence in MPP sector
  • Thenamaris launches first Asia office in Singapore
  • Greek owners lead boxship scrapping
  • Hapag-Lloyd charter spree cheers up major owners
    Seaspan, Danaos and Capital Maritime secure long-term deals with German boxship giant
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries appears to dodge US sanctions over IRISL newbuildings
    Seven vessels from a $650m, 10-ship order made in 2016 are on Washington's sanctions list
  • Capital Gas keen on LNG newbuilding options
  • Cargo storage play confuses market
  • Fearnleys spells out 2022 shortfall for LNG shipping
    Broker says shift to multi-month contracts shows some charterers have been caught out by this quarter's stellar charter rate hikes
  • NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project
    Moss-type vessel is named as the preferred candidate for a job in West Africa
  • Trump's trade war hinders Delos gas carrier newbuilding orders
    China's retaliatory tariffs have put a $1.5bn very large ethane carrier deal in doubt
  • IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO
  • Indian yards miss out on latest list of EU-approved recyclers
    US, Turkish, Danish, Finnish and Italian facilities get green light to scrap European ships
  • Icon selling its only suezmax
  • NGM locks aframax tankers into one-year time charters
  • Horizon linked to purchase of pair of DHT aframaxes
  • Bihar International offloads older ships ahead of fleet renewal plans
    Saudi-owned tanker company sells another product carrier as it keeps an eye on the newbuilding market
  • Seven Islands scraps two veteran tankers
  • Aegean Marine on verge of collapse before fraud revealed
  • Vitol puts second VLCC into Tankers International pool
  • US imports from Venezuela a tonic for tankers
    Crude and product tanker shipments are booming in contrast to the South American country's dealings with China
  • Polaris sends another VLOC veteran to the scrapyard
  • Dship Carriers plots further vessel buys of newbuilds and secondhand tonnage
  • Novellas Union tanker freed after fuel arrest
    Joint venture between hedge fund and Union Maritime wins release of vessel from arrest in Texas by bunker supplier Integr8 Fuels
  • Fiori set for quick comeback as d'amico departure date nears
    Italian executive suggests he will not be away from shipping for long.
  • Mermaid narrows loss on lower costs
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri-led company sees slightly lower revenue amid competitive rate environment.
  • Concordia Maritime rejects lure of scrubbers
    Swedish tanker owner believes there will be plenty of LSFO to go around.
  • Spring Marine snaps up Hansa Treuhand aframax
  • d'Amico takes Intertanko chair and expands role at DIS
    Third generation shipowner succeeds Nikolas Tsakos at association and Marco Fiori at Milan-listed company.
  • MOL ordered to pay Total after VLCC accident halted voyage
    Landmark appeal ruling widens owners' obligations regarding "utmost despatch" despite tanker suffering water ingress in Suez Canal.
  • Reach charters Topaz subsea newbuilding
    Vard vessel will be upgraded with battery packs in long-term deal.
  • Shipowing investment returns on the rise at Wilhelmsen
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Glovis profit shares boost Oslo-listed company.
  • Commerzbank sheds $3.5bn of shipping loans
    German lender's asset recovery unit posts profit as problem portfolio slashed.
  • Equinor books Solstad PSV for up to four years
    Norwegian major secures Normand Skipper with two firm years and two of options.
  • Angelicoussis snaps up pair of suezmaxes at Daehan
    Maran Tankers adds newbuildings originally ordered by Norway's Faerder Tankers to its fleet
  • Navy ship takes on water after Tsakos aframax collision
    VIDEO: Seven minor injuries reported after clash off western Norway that left frigate at risk of sinking.
  • Subsea 7 vessel use highest since 2014
    OSV owner sees positive momentum in tendering activity.
  • Avance Gas could convert ships to LPG fuel
    VLGC owner also likely to use scrubbers and LSFO as it evaluates how to meet IMO 2020 rules.
  • Rate recovery helps to double Hapag-Lloyd profit
    Higher volumes, better vessel utilisation and synergies from UASC merger also contribute to better result.
  • Bourbon expects OSV rates to be "persistently low"
    Market still affected by over-capacity, French owner says.
  • Schulte veteran John Freydag moving on
    An established ace on the Schulte Group's container desk is leaving for pastures new.
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers shareholder looks to offload stake
    Pareto Securities retained by investor to offload up to 5.1m shares in OTC-listed shipowner.
  • Ezion Holdings sees financial performance deteriorate
    Lower charter rates and utilization continue to take their toll at Singapore listed company.
  • Kreuz Subsea mobilizes for two year India contract
    Deal will see private equity-backed company inspect offshore jackets off Mumbai for ONGC.
  • Safe Bulkers improves profit but misses estimates
    New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on higher charter rates and increase in average number of ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter
    Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping.
  • Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case
    The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Growing support for US effort to get Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday there is growing international support for the US campaign to push Iranian oil exports to zero.
  • Ukraine's October transit of Russian oil down 21% on year
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for export to Europe decreased by 21% year on year to 1.234 million mt in October from 1.558 million mt shipped in October 2017, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta reported Thursday.
  • Iraqi Gulf export terminals resume normal operations after weather-related delays
    Iraq southern crude terminals on the Persian Gulf are operating as normal after bad weather reduced exports by 76% across three days earlier this week.
  • Japan's Inpex to ship first Ichthys plant condensate in December
    Japan's Inpex will ship its first cargo of plant condensate from Australia's Ichthys LNG project in December, the company said Thursday.
  • Norway tanker collision disrupts Oseberg, Grane crude oil loadings
    Norway's state-controlled Equinor said Thursday it was suspending operations at the Sture oil terminal and adjoining Kollsnes gas plant after a tanker crashed into a Norwegian frigate, disrupting loadings of Grane and Oseberg crude.
  • Equinor restarts Sture crude terminal, gas plant, after shipping collision
    Norways state-controlled Equinor on Thursday resumed operations at the Sture terminal, loading point for around 15% of the country's crude, and the adjoining Kollsnes gas plant, after an oil tanker collided with a Norwegian frigate close to the terminal, it said.
  • ANALYSIS: Robust fuel oil, diesel markets dominate rest of the barrel
    The physical oil markets in Europe are experiencing some bewildering changes with both fuel oil and diesel crack spreads surging to recent highs.
  • Norway proposes scrubber ban, 0.1% sulfur bunker limit in fjords
    The Norwegian Maritime Association has proposed prohibiting ships from using exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, or burning fuel containing above 0.10% sulfur in the West Norwegian Fjords.
  • Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium rises to six-year high amid tight supply
    The Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel premium over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment rose to a six-year high of $17.82/mt at the Asian close on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Tight European FO availability could hamper arbitrage to Singapore
    European fuel oil has been bled dry by hefty Singapore requirements and, with the 380 CST east-west spread continuing to spike, it is unclear how long this arbitrage can be sustained before resupply for the city state has to be sourced from elsewhere, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks surge 33%, NWE remains tight: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub surged 33% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1,258,000 mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, on a lack of departures east this week, but demand remained strong and tight availability continued to plague the region.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Pressure builds for OPEC cuts ahead of key output talks
    The short-term supply picture has eased of late.
  • INTERVIEW: 0.5% and 3.5%-S bunkers spread could reach $400/mt in 2020 : consultant
    The exhaust gas cleaning systems ordering curve will flatten out shortly after 2020, Mortensen said.
  • International Seaways, Ardmore offer divergent scrubber strategies
    International Seaways' marine exhaust scrubber systems would be supplied by Clean Marine of Norway and Hyundai Global Service will install them.
  • TANKERS: Tanker companies look to switch LR2s into dirty market on rate strength
    Ardmore is planning to only switch older tonnage over to the Aframax sector, Gurnee said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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