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BRIEFS
May 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 2.9pc to US$811/TEU, dips 5.9pc to USWC
  • Yang Ming sinks deeper in red in Q1 with net loss of US$65m
  • ICTSI Q1 net income sinks 15pc to US$44.1m despite volumes increase
  • MSC to invest US$1.09b in major expansion of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port
  • Container volume on Asia-US east coast trade surges 16pc
  • US retail port volumes forecast to rise despite looming China import tariffs
  • Automated invoicing can help shipping industry to save billions: Drewry
  • Insurers urge maritime industry to address cyber threat
  • UPS names new president for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics
  • Lufthansa Cargo to receive 2 new Boeing 777 freighters in 2019
  • ATSG Q1 profit soars 60pc to US$16m
  • IAG quarterly operating profits soar 133pc as cargo revenues rise 2.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 13, 2018
  • BDP International unveils enhanced 'Smart Tower' application for increased visibility management
  • Bulk carrier casualty report presented to IMO
  • Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation in developing inland waterways
  • Lines taking a relook at Iran operations following US decision
  • MOL in agreement to charter FPSO in Brazil
  • Safmarine to ship 80 cryogenic tanks to the US this year
  • SCI strengthens coastal network; launches Chennai-Port Blair service
  • The Legal Effect of the Unknown Clauses in a Bill of Lading under the International Rules
  • Yang Ming's consolidated revenues up in Q1
  • Customs & Postal Department hold first ever joint conference to deliberate on streamlining imports & exports by post
  • India wants China to simplify pharma export process
  • First Silk Road train arrives at Port of Antwerp
  • Transporters' strike against DPD transport solution at JN Port called off
  • Transporters' stir at JN Port continues amid hopes of a solution soon
  • Amendment in import policy of Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy)
  • Blue Dart posts INR 142.10 cr. net profit for 2017-18
  • SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime hold knowledge sharing workshops

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Silver candles for overnight express network
  • Angolan flag carrier renews NAM contract
  • Transport division flourishes in 2017 and Q1
  • Alha Group awarded again by Anama
  • Baxter Freight celebrates 100'000th shipment
  • Green light for MOL's academy in the Philippines
  • Another new position for Knowlton at Bestpass
  • NEE sees membership grow
  • Air and overland transport enhance 2017 result
  • Hactl handling Flexport's new service from LAX
  • Further classification of fuel efficiency by DNV GL
  • GAC opens contract logistics facility
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO on board for five more years
  • More forest products moved by rail in Sweden
  • ICTSI - more volume, lower income
  • ECS Group pushes UIA partnership to India

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Gold Star Line could handle a record 1 million teu this year
  • Hunter Group builds up VLCC contract portfolio
  • Pan Ocean eyes stronger 2018 on healthy dry bulk market
  • Speculation may be creating overcapacity, say Singapore shipowners
  • Maritime surges ahead in decarbonisation race, thanks to 'little miracle'
  • Busan pier to shed staff as Sinokor moves containers

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Maersk leads the way as carriers look to raise Asia-Europe FAK rates
  • Non-US forwarders must scrutinise their businesses if they want to trade with Iranian companies
  • Latin recovery fails to save Viracopos airport as operator files for bankruptcy
  • Digital disruptors risk 'de-skilling' the logistics market
  • Eximchain develops public blockchain to give logistics SMEs legitimacy
  • Man changed address of UPS HQ to own apartment
  • PSC: worst ports (in Paris MOU) with real threat to get detained
  • Sean van Dort steps up to become new chairman of the Global Shippers' Forum
  • Andy Fitt named new managing director of Yusen Logistics UK

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska delays Orca class LNG conversion
  • Master Marine delivers third towboat to Waterfront Services
  • Clarkson shareholders in growing revolt on executive pay
  • Norway to expand maritime traffic service radar coverage
  • TOTE Maritime introduces new mobile app

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • The Georgia and Virginia tie-up: Better than the sum of its parts
    East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement allows port authorities to punch above their weight
  • The Interview Gordon Downes
    Reliability is a concern for both shippers and carriers, and by providing enforceable contracts, NYSHEX hopes to improve service levels...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead
    On this week's podcast: How shipping can mitigate risk from Iranian sanctions | What's happened to shipping's toxic debt? |...
  • CIMC Enric suspends Lloyd's Register link
    LR is said to have offered certifications to competitors' products, despite knowing they infringed CIMC Enric's patents
  • Panel event to address shortcoming in gas shipping sector
    Claims that a deep knowledge and experience in the gas sector is not available in the marine industry will be...
  • Yang Ming suffers after 'slack' first quarter
    With the new containership capacity scheduled to be delivered in 2018, the record levels of capacity is expected to slightly...
  • What's behind Japanese shipbuilder co-operation?
    Japanese business remains an enigma to non-Japanese observers
  • ConocoPhillips dispute leads to tanker queues in Venezuela
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 85 vessels off Puerto José
  • Pioneer Marine optimistic after 'successful' quarter
    Greece-based handysize owner looks ahead with optimism after posting a net profit in the first quarter
  • East coast ports benefit from box carrier cascading
    East coast throughput rising as west coast volumes fall
  • DSV upbeat on market outlook as customer sentiment remains positive
    Freight forwarder optimistic over market outlook and plays down fears of slowdown
  • Looming US sanctions weigh on Tehran newbuilding plan
    IRISL could find it more difficult to secure employment for the vessels being built at HHI
  • Shareholders baulk at pay deal for Clarksons' directors
    The concern over wages comes amid a profit warning for 2018 on the back of weak sale and purchase activity...
  • Gener8 sets date for investor vote on merger with Euronav
    At least 48% of the Gener8 shareholders are expected to back Euronav's all-share offer
  • Legal advice needed for Iran-related fixtures, UK P&I Club warns
    Members told the reinstatement of Iran sanctions relates to the provision of marine insurance, port operators and shipping and shipbuilding...
  • Last Word: A toast to tradition
    Annual event aims to bring people together and has historically been held at the Baltic Exchange building

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Asia-Europe spot rate rebound foreshadows more volatility
  • Europe feeders adapt to shippers' reefer, clean air demands
  • India urges port-based 3PLs to adapt to lessen trade reform's impact
  • ILA-USMX gear up for talks on six-year contract
  • Poor Asia-Europe rail infrastructure slows cargo, hampers growth

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Gener8 deals last aframax
    New York owner had cleared out three similar units last year prior to Euronav merger news.
  • Diana Shipping looks ahead with optimism
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to 'benefit from improving conditions', having narrowed losses for the first quarter.
  • Vogel: Eagle's eyes on enbloc bulker deals
    Chief executive outlines preferred growth path but stays quiet on target fleet size.
  • Roshydromet inks debut vessel order
    Russian hydrographic agency picks Admiralty yard for new research ship.
  • Profit soars at Kyoei Tanker
    Japanese VLCC owner sees earnings jump over last 12 months.
  • Gibson rumours strike the wrong chord, says Richardson
    A chapter 11 filing by a US guitar maker whose instruments were favoured by David Bowie and Chuck Berry has created an uncomfortable backing track for a UK shipbroker in the past week. Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Gibson Brands sought court protection in the US at the start of May, sparking rumours in the shipping market surrounding possible office closures and staff departures
  • Fearnley Securities says buy Troim's 2020 vision
    Analysts launch coverage of 2020 Bulkers with positive view on asset prices and scrubber selection.
  • Taiwan Navigation bulker sale price catches the eye
    Taiwan Navigation has achieved a surprisingly low price for 17 year old Japanese built panamax bulker, brokers say. The Sumitomo built 73,000-dwt Tai Price (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $8.2m, sources claim. The vessel is due for dry-docking. Last week US listed DryShips sold the Kanasashi built 75,000-dwt Maganari (built 2001) for $10m. Tai Price has been in the Taiwan N
  • Two crew dead from 'natural causes' on cargoship
    Turkish operator contradicts reports of poisoning on vessel in Cape Verde.
  • Yang Ming loss widens in 'slack' first quarter
    But Taiwanese owner pushes up revenue and volumes despite low season.
  • Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding
    Revenue also down at Japanese yard.
  • Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell
    Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says.
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue
    Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets.
  • Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract
    Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work.
  • GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates
    Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves.
  • Polarcus makes it back into profit
    Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves.
  • Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships
    Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more.
  • Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit
    South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals
  • Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways
    Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices.
  • Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine
    US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.
  • Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding
    Revenue also down at Japanese yard.
  • Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell
    Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says.
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue
    Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets.
  • Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract
    Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work.
  • GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates
    Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves.
  • Polarcus makes it back into profit
    Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves.
  • Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships
    Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more.
  • Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit
    South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals
  • Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways
    Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices.
  • Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine
    US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Port of Gothenburg volumes rise slightly
    The Port of Gothenburg in Southern Sweden handled 188,000 TEUs during the first quarter of 2018, up 3 percent from last year's first quarte...
  • What to do if your ELD malfunctions
    With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full effect, drivers have to know what to do if the device malfunctions. On "Land Line...
  • L.A. vetoes Cal Cartage port operating agreement
    The Los Angeles City Council has taken away the ability of California Cartage Co. (CalCartage) to operate at Foreign Trade Zone 202 at the ...
  • L.A. port's box number slips
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April's record of 714,755 TEUs. The port's A...
  • Dynamo invites startups to camp
    The venture capital investor Dynamo announced at a Rise of the Rest seed fund road show stop Thursday that it will host a Founders Camp for...
  • Speaker Ryan: NAFTA resolution deadline Thursday
    House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on Wednesday said that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) needs to finalize the NAFTA rene...
  • Yang Ming loss deepens in Q1
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. had a total comprehensive loss of 2.14 billion New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $71.89 million loss) for the first...
  • Ross: No 'unlimited patience' in deferring tariffs on China
    A bilateral negotiation in which the United States is seeking fairer treatment for its companies doing business in China remains in an earl...
  • Japanese carrier nets $1 million fine for pollution
    The U.S. Justice Department said Japanese ocean carrier Nitta Kisen Kaisha was fined $1 million by a federal district court on Thursday for...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • LPG vessel makes rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus
    A handysize LPG vessel has made the rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus, according to market sources and data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software.
  • FUTURES 5: ICE Brent holds above $77/b, as crude backs off from highs
    Crude futures eased Friday from three-year highs set Thursday, as the market started to focus on the sustainability of higher prices and the potential for demand destruction.
  • East-West fuel oil arb at standstill in May on lack of VLCC fixtures
    The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore is on pause so far in May with no VLCCs or Suezmax vessels booked to take cargoes east, due to strong freight rates and an uneconomical arbitrage.
  • APL gears up to tackle sulfur, carbon emissions ahead of IMO rules
    Will use an array of options -- low sulfur fuels, scrubbers with HSFO and LNG.
  • Japan's Cosmo Oil may substitute Iranian crude imports with Kuwaiti oil
    Iranian grades account for 4%-5% of Cosmo's crude feedstock imports and it can be altered with Kuwaiti crude or other grades, a company executive at Cosmo said.
  • $70/b oil 'unsustainable': OPEC's newest member
    "More is good but it's not sustainable and we don't want to send mixed messages," Equatorial Guinea's oil minister said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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