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June 11, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 0.7pc to US$870/TEU, off 6pc to USWC
  • ONE levies emergency bunker surcharges with varying rates
  • Unifeeder is 'up for sale' again
  • Australian officials probe boxes falling off Yang Ming vessel
  • CMA CGM buys fourth feeder for US$9m
  • Navios Maritime Containers adds 10,000 TEU ship to its fleet
  • Yangzijiang clinches orders for nine new vessels in May
  • Vietnam says 'no' to waste exports to ease port congestion
  • CMA CGM strengthens ties with Singapore's PSA in hunt for startups
  • Airbus to test drone deliveries in Singapore and to ships at sea
  • British cabinet supports plans for 3rd runway at Heathrow
  • Korean Air to start Seoul-Zagreb, Croatia service in September

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 2018
  • IACS needs to be adaptable & prepared for change in digital era, says outgoing Chairman
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves for 2017-18
  • MSC registers fleet on BoxTech Global Container Database; takes it over 10 m
  • NYK joins Internet of Ships Open Platform consortium
  • USCG report confirms Liberian Registry's stellar PSC record
  • At a time of US sanctions, India to talk to Iran on trade pact soon
  • Chinese ports see fall in volume growth by 4.1 percentage points in the first quarter this year
  • India takes steps to operationalise Chabahar Port
  • JNPT inaugurates mobile environment monitoring vehicle to mark World Environment Day
  • Major Ports handle 2.41 pc more cargo at 116.26 mt in April-May
  • Three Major Ports get new Chairman-in-Charge
  • Airlines call for caution on airport privatisation
  • Forwarders give cautious welcome to Heathrow expansion decision
  • CBIC in process of refunding GST to exporters
  • Global economic growth seen remaining robust in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Preventing damage before it happens
  • Orphaned giants
  • Promising recovery for Sievert Gass
  • New locomotive workshop in the port of Hamburg
  • Three new Nordic handling contracts for WFS
  • GAC Greece joins Green Award Foundation
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Zebraxx set up partnership
  • Latam membership strengthens Barig's cargo expertise
  • US class I railways to hive off six rail lines
  • Cardig Air leases B737-400F from Vallair
  • 40% of global container fleet now in BIC database
  • New generation traction for France and Belgium
  • New warehouse in Tilburg
  • Ocean LCL service enhanced by "Big Brown"
  • Differing fates for first A380s and 4 Kuwaiti widebodies
  • LUG celebrates 25 years in Hamburg
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Ship captain vindicated on safety reporting
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Seadrill expects Chapter 11 exit by mid-July
  • DSME confirms order for Alpha Gas LNG vessel and VLCC pair
  • IHS Markit: Outlook for crude tanker freight not promising
  • Bernhard Schulte and Columbia Shipmanagement form joint procurement business

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Asian ports under pressure after China ban on plastic and paper waste
  • Container spot rates in retreat as 'gung-ho' carriers jockey for market share
  • Market insight: As Flexport focuses on market share, can it match its ambitions?
  • Canada's Fenix Data Systems becomes WiseTech's seventh acquisition this year
  • Air cargo must adopt truly open modern standards and accelerate adoption
  • TAPA's PSR initiative can steer truckers towards more secure parking

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • TOTE Services wins $7.8 million OPDS vessel contract
  • ABS issues Marine Fuel Oil advisory to help owners prepare for 2020
  • MAN 28/33D STC engine passes Type Approval Testing
  • GAO issues new report on Navy shipbuilding
  • USCG takes delivery of FRC 29 from Bollinger Shipyards

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • The Interview: George Prokopiou
    As owner of the second-largest fleet in Greece, George Prokopiou's appetite for innovation has been proved on more than one occasion...
  • British ports welcome Brexit customs backstop
    Ports body urges government to speed up progress over customs arrangements
  • Veniamis urges Brussels to focus on competitiveness
    Inadequate maritime education to meet fleet needs could hit the EU as well as Greece, shipowners' leader Theodore Veniamis says
  • 'Don't shoot the shipping industry' over emissions, urge Greeks
    Despite backing IMO emissions targets, the Union of Greek Shipowners says owners should not carry the burden by themselves
  • Grains may lead to most seaborne trade disruption from US-China spat
    Chinese importing firms have been reluctant to buy US soyabeans even though the additional tariffs are not yet in place
  • OSM plans online management procurement platform
    OSM chief commercial officer explains why scale does not necessarily often a competitive advantage in this consolidation era
  • Cape earnings up 66% on Australian and Brazilian iron ore exports
    The latest cape rally in a volatile market has pushed up BDI to its highest in a month
  • Nordic American Tankers sells more suezmaxes
    US-based suezmax owner says the sale of all five vessels amounts to almost $50m
  • Greek owners sign up to UK Ship Register
    UK flag has grown by 8% in past year
  • UPS launches major expansion of ocean freight LCL service
    Logistics operator adds more services for smaller customer
  • Freight rate dumping: It's yesterday once more
    Will history repeat itself? Will price dumping continue until another large carrier closes shop?
  • V.Group chief executive sets out to lead transformation for shipmanagement
    In his first months as chief executive of V.Group, Ian El-Mokadem has identified shortcomings in the traditional shipmanagement business model...
  • Viewpoint: The long view on shortsea
    A strategy to get cargo afloat would be something more substantial than bureaucratic demands on ports and shipping for environmental...
  • The past and future of Greek Shipping
    Greek shipping luminaries have been telling young seafarers at Posidonia to pay respect to their forerunners but also cultivate their...
  • Daily Briefing
    MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks | Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices | Japan puts WTO...
  • Alpha Gas order helps DSME hit $3bn in new contracts
    Yard official says shipowners' trust has recovered with DSME's improved financial conditions and confirmed top management

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Lack of inland container depots threatens Chittagong's growth
  • DP World Nhava Sheva's longer turn times risk JNPT export delays
  • Brazil shippers concerned about higher post-strike truck rates
  • Hot Mexico City warehousing market squeezes shippers
  • Hamburg aims to boost tiny barge penetration of hinterland

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Another Dorian holder goes for BW offer
    Investment advisory says 'stronger balance sheets and less leverage' would behoove VLGC owner.
  • Clearlake fixes Cido handysize as rates remain flat
    Rate marks eight-month low in period charter market for handysize clean tankers
  • Simon Morse out at Inchcape
    Long-serving company man makes second leave of Inchcape in wake of company's $20m settlement.
  • Koch's main FFA trader said to depart
    Diversified energy and dry commodities trading firm is one of the major users of freight derivatives.
  • NAT to sell three more suezmaxes
    US-listed tanker owner announces plans to sell vintage ships at same price level as two sold last week.
  • UHL adds Chinese heavy-lifter
    Hamburg operator takes over management of Zhixian vessel.
  • Norway's Simek yard closing down
    OSV specialist with empty orderbook calls it a day after 51 years.
  • Ship restrictions in place for Trump-Kim summit
    Singapore port authority reveals exclusion zone around Sentosa.
  • Nord/LB's Burkle staying until 2021
    Shipping bank's board renews contract of chairman.
  • Shih Wei cuts first quarter loss
    Taiwanese bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lower costs.
  • Naftomar said to offload oldest VLGC in demo deal
    Vessel said to be headed to India amid rising prices.
  • Ports body welcomes Brexit 'customs backstop'
    But British Ports Association urges long-term arrangement to be sealed.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding eyes European partner after Cosco link-up
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is exploring a cooperation with a European shipbuilder as part of an evolution of its business model in a difficult market. At Posidonia, the Japanese shipyard announced a linkup with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry to retrofit its rectangular scrubber for large vessels, with a demonstration project planned with a China Cosco ship. Tohru Kitamura, executive vice president o
  • Sembcorp buying Sevan's LNG business
    Singapore group paying $28m for HiLoad LNG and other assets.
  • Indonesia pulls plug on bulker restrictions
    Government finally scraps controversial cabotage plan for coal shipments.
  • Anthony Veder doubles up on LNG bunkering
    Second small-scale LNG carrier enters Polish yard amid talk of bunkering move
  • Greek tax talks in final stretch
    Athens and European regulators near agreement on shipping taxation, says UGS president Veniamis
  • Equinor and Solal linked to period tanker deals
    Norwegian energy giant charters three vessels on two to three-year deals as Solal and Vitol also take on tonnage
  • Alpha Gas orders third LNG carrier at DSME
    Deal comes hot on the heels of orders for FSRU and gas carrier by John Angelicoussis at same yard.
  • Two crew evacuated from bulker off South Africa
    Both Filipinos had been injured onboard Japanese-owned ship during rough sea conditions.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • ZTE spared from U.S. export ban
    The United States has granted Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer ZTE Corp. a reprieve from potentially crippling sanctions, ...
  • Record container imports forecast despite tariff talk
    The National Retail Federation is projecting record volumes of containerized import cargoes to the United States for the coming summer and ...
  • UPS expanding LCL ocean offering
    UPS is significantly expanding its less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean freight services. The Atlanta-based parcel carrier and third-party...
  • Terminals buffeted by volatility
    Container terminal operators are having to grapple with increased market volatility after being buffeted by several other forces that amoun...
  • CSX solicits bids on six rail segments
    CSX Corp. is soliciting bids on six rail segments that collectively total around 650 miles in New York, Kentucky, North Carolina and West V...
  • 'We don't need NAFTA talks'
    Trilateral work toward completion of a common North American single-window portal could continue even if NAFTA talks between the United Sta...
  • U.S. meat exporters turn it up in April
    U.S. pork, beef and lamb exports all increased in volumes and value in April from a year prior, according to data provided by the U.S. Depa...
  • Commentary: U.S. port labor stifling automation
    Hailey Desormeaux's recent article "What's the payoff from terminal automation?" hits on some key issues and makes good points. But the ...
  • Fenix is WiseTech's eighth purchase this year
    WiseTech Global is showing no signs of letting up on its acquisition spree, with the Australia-based global logistics software provider ann...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Venezuela, like Iran, seeks OPEC support in face of US sanctions
    Venezuela has asked its OPEC counterparts for support from the effects of US sanctions that have hobbled the country's already reeling oil sector.
  • OPEC May crude output slides to 13-month low of 31.90 mil b/d: Platts survey
    As OPEC prepares to meet in Vienna to decide whether to loosen the taps, its crude production in May slid for the fourth straight month to 31.90 million b/d, the lowest in over a year, according to the latest S&P Global Platts survey of industry officials, analysts and shipping data.
  • OPEC agenda quarrel highlights disunity ahead of Vienna meeting
    OPEC divisions over production strategy are coming to the fore ahead of its June 22 meeting in Vienna.
  • Iran oil exports plough ahead but outlook looks uncertain on US sanctions
    Iran's oil exports slipped in May from the previous month but levels remained higher than what they were in the first quarter of this year, as flows stayed robust despite the withdrawal of the US from the nuclear deal.
  • Med fuel oil market gets tighter as cargo moves to West African bunker market
    The first shipment of high sulfur fuel oil from Europe booked to West Africa for June could only serve to tighten availability in the Mediterranean, source said Friday.
  • Bunker surcharges not an option for tanker owners in glutted market
    The tankers segment is currently very much a "charterers market".
  • France's CMA CGM to use Rotterdam as LNG bunkering port for new ships: CEO
    Ships' storage tanks designed to load entire bunker requirement for a round voyage.
  • FUTURES: Crude down on speculation of increased output into 2019
  • MPA launches 6-month drive to harness technology in maritime productivity
    Includes call for solutions to enabling collaboration among bunker suppliers to improve utilization of bunker tankers.
  • Pakistan State Oil shortlists three companies for August HSFO tender
    The frontrunners are Vitol, PetroChina and Bakri Trading.

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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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