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January 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Iranian oil tanker still burning after collision off China coast
  • Seaspan takes delivery of fifth and final 11,000 TEU SAVER boxship
  • NYK aims to pursue innovation to stay ahead of competitors
  • US trade deficit climbs 3.2pc to US$50.5b in November
  • US calls on UK to get rid of EU rules post Brexit to boost trade
  • First director general of WTO, Peter Sutherland, dies at the age of 71
  • Technava introduces lubricant blending-on-board system in Greece, Cyprus
  • Smaller Passport Systems' cargo scanner for nuclear materials for airport use
  • Hong Kong Airlines most punctual airline in Asia; second globally in 2017
  • China Airlines inks deal to offer CSafe pharma containers
  • Hawaiian Airlines awarded share of US$227 million defence contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Crew missing, environmental disaster looming in East China Sea due to tanker collision
  • Rhine flooding impacts shipping
  • Schulte Group acquires PRONAV
  • Tiger Logistics ties up with Compass Forwarding & its subsidiary Falcon Maritime & Aviation to strengthen US, KSA & Brazil businesses
  • Adani Ports- dredging fleet emerges as India-s largest
  • Deendayal Port Trust-s investors- conference for SIPC, Kandla sees enthusiastic response
  • Port of Wilhelmshaven is Europe-s next gateway
  • PSA Singapore showcases advanced port technologies at -Intelligent Port of the Future- exhibition
  • States urged to tap into global trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pilot programmes to improve safety
  • LATAM Cargo
  • First vessel tackles winter season in Canada
  • Atlantide France joins Cargo Connections
  • Arizona airport to house Mexican and US customs
  • West Central Railways to procure drone cameras
  • Tiaca targeting Latin America
  • Nex scoops up more space in Germany
  • Strong cargo growth on Brussels - Cologne axis
  • Rail emissions slashed in Canada
  • Tegeler new MD and CFO of Buss Group
  • Rhine closure: Duisport a haven for bargees
  • Bimco's expectations for 2018
  • Three appointments at Atlas Air
  • Happy December for Finnair Cargo
  • CH Powell acquires Irwin Brown Company
  • Shippers aided by new rail service
  • The other Johnson succeeds Hayes

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Johnson gets UK shipping brief
  • Frontline needs either a consolidation partner or newbuildings to grow
  • Insurer calls for greater care in engine maintenance
  • China's coastal coal freight rate bounces back amid peak winter consumption
  • LNG trading picks up pace in Asia
  • Samsung HI asks employees to return part of salaries
  • Updated: Iranian port authority downplays pollution effect of Sanchi
  • Updated: Over 4,000 tonnes of gasoil misappropriated in Shell fuel theft
  • Hampton takes up Santos port leadership role

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Costs rise at Southampton as bigger ships and new services drive box congestion
  • Europe saw strong air cargo growth last year, despite noise and space issues
  • US imports hit new records in 2017, but ocean carrier indiscipline depresses rates
  • New lease of air cargo life promised for New York JFK Airport as investment flows
  • Atlas Air boosts management team with more men
  • Putting the new Silk Road in the picture
  • Jo Johnson appointed new UK shipping minister after resignation of John Hayes
  • Ed Harris reunites with Jim Foote as CSX's new vice president of operations
  • Andrew Peeler takes over from Mike Cooper as Yodel CEO

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Societe General joins SEA\LNG coalition
  • Crowley reorganizes its solutions group
  • Canadian Coast Guard picks Furuno for new SAR vessel class
  • ABS grants AIP for newbuilding conversion FPSO hull design
  • Ludovic Renou is new President of CMA CGM America
  • Eastern delivers trailing suction hopper dredge to Weeks Marine
  • Teekay's next gen shuttle tankers will burn LNG and recovered VOCs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • New boxship orders -will keep a lid on freight rates-
    Future deliveries leave little room to address fundamental ocean overcapacity, forcing lines to seek out cost savings, says BIMCO
  • Flex LNG takes delivery of first vessel amid bullish market mood
    Second ship is due on Thursday as spot rates hover around four-year high
  • Daily Briefing
    Compensation from oil spills is often covered by the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, but it's unclear whether...
  • Hayes leaves maritime role in UK government reshuffle
    UK shipping and maritime portfolio to be decided as former Universities Minister Jo Johnson replaces John Hayes
  • Global box traffic picked up in November
    Latest CTS figures show 3.7% volume jump during penultimate month of 2017, while full-year growth remains on course to come...
  • Supramax bulker rates supported in Asia
    Steady product flows out of southeast Asia and congestion at Indonesia-s coal ports help supramax rate increases in the Pacific...
  • Outlook improves for merged carriers
    Top European lines to see boost from M&A activity as market improves
  • US imports set to post 7% growth for 2017 amid higher retail industry sales
    Higher wages, improved employment rates and consumer confidence fuelled demand for goods, says NRF
  • DP World on track to post 10% gross volume growth for 2017
    Port operator invested more than $1bn to diversify its business across the supply chain and develop innovative technologies to date
  • Mixed signals from the demolition market amid latest capesize sale
    Concerns linger as to whether the demolition market can sustain prices about $500 per ldt
  • Port state control inspections focus on vessel risk profiles
    Multiple factors that influence the vessel-s or ship operator-s risk profile should be taken into account, says maritime safety consultancy...
  • STX Heavy to raise $4.28bn through share offering
    Offering will involve debt-for-equity swaps with company's 46 creditors
  • Cosco Shipping confirms Wan Min's departure
    Listed subsidiary announced chairman-s resignation with no replacement named yet
  • Risk of burning tanker Sanchi sinking is low, says NITC
    Iranian state tanker operator says intensity of the blaze has been lessened amid continued fire suppression efforts
  • Human error behind most vessel auxiliary engine damage cases
    Majority of auxiliary engine damage occurs almost immediately after maintenance work is completed, according to report by The Swedish Club
  • HSH Nordbank confirms feedership loan sale
    Bank sells JR Shipping debts to UK-based fund ahead of privatisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Jim Johnston, longtime OOIDA president, dies at 78
  • Prince Rupert promises imminent return to normal service
  • Analysis: Right or wrong, CSX intermodal trying new things
  • Supply-demand imbalance shaping Asia-Europe contracts
  • China-s recyclables ban harbinger of wider US export pain

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • GasLog Partners plans share sale
    Company is plotting a sale of stock to boost funds for fleet expansion; GasLog chairman Peter Livanos plans to buy $5m in shares.
  • CMA CGM taps new president for Americas
    Long serving CMA CGM employee in Asia makes move as Americas chief takes over China operations.
  • India frees Greek ship seized for casualty
    Dry bulk carrier was alleged to be involved in a collision at sea with a local fishing boat.
  • Kreuz Subsea lands five-vessel contract
    Singapore OSV owner says L&T deal is its biggest yet.
  • Workers reject Hyundai Heavy wage deal
    Vote could resurrect row over pay at Korean shipbuilder.
  • KfW finances $61m Arklow dry order
    German lender teams with DekaBank to fund bulkers at Ferus Smit.
  • DNB Markets launches MPC Container with buy rating
    Analysts see upturn in both asset values and fright rates aiding boxship owner.
  • Sjolie signs on at Ship Finance International
    Global Shipsholding 2 managing director set for new post at Fredriksen company.
  • SEA\LNG signs up Societe Generale
    LNG fuelling group nets first finance house.
  • Buss Group brings in Tegeler as MD
    German owner appoints Tilly Baker man to work with managing partner Johann Killinger.
  • Wisdom Marine earnings plunge 68%
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit fall in 2017 despite 10% revenue rise.
  • Teekay and Wartsila unveil new VOC tankers
    Shuttle vessels will run on LNG and gas evaporating from tanks during loading.
  • Steensland closes offer with 97% of Solvang
    Chairman and major shareholder will delist VLGC owner.
  • Japan heavyweights buy into Modec FPSO
    MOL, MES, Mitsui and Marubeni take stake in Petrobras' new unit.
  • BW Offshore investor dumps $36m share block
    Tanker owner Fredrik Mohn looks to have sold out of FPSO company.
  • Eidesvik Offshore launches second share sale
    Owner tries to raise another $4m as part of refinancing.
  • Pangaea Logistics files $100m shelf
    Major shareholders, including chief executive officer, set to also offload 34.5m common shares.
  • NITC downplays Sanchi explosion risk
    Tanker owner says risk of damaged suezmax tanker Sanchi sinking is low.
  • Schulte Group snaps up LNG specialist Pronav
    Traditional ship owner and ship manager says acquisition strengthens its gas business.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • LA city attorney sues port trucking companies, alleges driver exploitation
    The office of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has filed lawsuits against three Port of Los Angeles drayage trucking companies, allegin...
  • AgTC sends letter to POLB supporting proposed on-dock rail expansion
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition-s (AgTC) executive director has sent a letter to the Port of Long Beach-s Board of Harbor Commissi...
  • Renou takes helm of CMA CGM America
    French liner carrier CMA CGM Group has appointed Ludovic Renou to president of CMA CGM America, based in Norfolk, Va. He succeeds Marc Bou...
  • Owner of California shipping company guilty of hazardous materials violations
    The owner of a San Francisco Bay Area shipping company has pleaded guilty to illegally transporting hazardous materials and failing to prop...
  • FAA names Elwell acting administrator
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has appointed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Daniel Elwell to serve a...
  • The Swedish Club: Containerships have more auxiliary engine claims
    Diversified mutual marine insurance company The Swedish Club says that an investigation into auxiliary engine damage on ships has revealed ...
  • Jim Johnston, OOIDA president, dies
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) longtime president, Jim Johnston, died Monday after a year-long battle with lun...
  • State Department designates global terrorists
    The State Department has added Abukar Ali Adan, Muhammad al-Ghazali and Wanas al-Faqih to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorist...
  • DP World invests over $1b in capital expenditures in 2017
    Port operator DP World invested over $1 billion in capital expenditures in 2017 through acquisitions, operational expansion and facility de...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Russian Northern Sea Route to gain momentum on Arctic output rise
    The landmark launch of the Yamal LNG project as well as other oil and gas projects in the Russian Arctic are set to boost commercial navigation via the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route.
  • Venezuelan oil production plummets amid chaos and industry defections
    Staggering debt, crumbling equipment and infrastructure, and mass worker resignations, have set the oil industry in Venezuela back decades.
  • OPEC oil output to average 32.68 mil b/d in 2018, 32.95 mil b/d in 2019: US EIA
    US oil production will average a record-setting 10.85 million b/d in 2019, an increase of 1.55 million b/d compared with 2017, despite expected increases of just $6.64/b and $7.28/b in WTI and Brent prices over that time period, the US Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • Brent to average $59.74/b in 2018, $61.43/b in 2019: US EIA
    US oil production will average a record-setting 10.85 million b/d in 2019, an increase of 1.55 million b/d compared with 2017, despite expected increases of just $6.64/b and $7.28/b in WTI and Brent prices over that time period, the US Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • Turkey's Energy Petrol grows 2017 bunker sales 10%
    Turkish bunkering company Energy Petrol grew its bunker sales 10% year on year to 410,000 mt, the company said Tuesday.
  • No 'large-scale' spill from Sanchi oil tanker: Xinhua
    No "large-scale oil spill" has been found in waters close to the stricken Iranian oil tanker which collided with a bulk freighter off eastern China at the weekend, the country's official Xinhua news agency reported Tuesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude remains higher on talk of supply constraints
    Analysts surveyed Monday by S&P Global Platts were expecting US crude stocks to fall 3.5 million barrels for the week ended January 5.
  • S Korea to lend financial support for LNG-fueled newbuilds as IMO 2020 sulfur cap rule looms
    S Korea's latest financial stimulus will support ship builders and promote use of LNG as a marine fuel.
  • FEATURE: Analysts skeptical of Pemex crude processing forecast
    "Any Mexican refinery is a wild card as Pemex's facilities are aging and the lack of resources is evident," oil analysis director S&P Global Platts Analytics,Lenny Rodriguez, said.
  • TANKERS: Increasing US crude exports important swing factor for Aframax freight
    "People buy the barrels and come into the market, but these are not scheduled liftings like Mexico, so you don't know what to expect," a source said.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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