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BRIEFS
October 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe steady at US$731/TEU while rates jump 7.3pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM bases its new BAF formula on Africa-Europe trade fuel burn
  • CMA CGM sets new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe November 1
  • OOCL warns shippers of high cost of UN's sulphur fuel rule - IMO 2020
  • OOCL offers China-US Gulf service to Houston, Mobile from October 28
  • OOCL offers 2 new Asia-Latin America services from major Far East ports
  • Maersk Container Industry produces 8,600 reefer boxes for Hapag-Lloyd
  • XPO Logistics to deploy 5,000 warehouse robots in America and Europe
  • US exporter numbers fall in 2017, but still sold US$1.3 trillion in goods
  • Shipbrokers kick off a bullish fourth quarter with prices on the rise
  • US Senate passes US$9 billion Water Infrastructure Act in 99-1 vote
  • CEVA launches Saraiva's e-commerce business across south east Brazil
  • Guillaume Sauzedde to head CEVA Central & East Europe cluster
  • Port of Adelaide container volume rises 1pc in September to 26,862 TEU
  • China's Uni-top Airlines gears up to launch Kunming to Dubai cargo service
  • AIPUT gains planning permission for new dnata Heathrow cargo warehouse
  • Air Europa sets up cargo unit with a new focus on temperature-sensitivity
  • American Airlines Cargo moves into WFS-run warehouse at Milan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2018
  • AET names LNG dual-fuel Aframaxes
  • Bombay Overseas Freight Brokers Association holds 65th AGM
  • Dachser receives 2018 German CSR Award
  • Liberia creates offshore & gas technology department
  • MOL Consolidation Service succeeds with trial of remote container tracking management device
  • Ocean Network Express enters bilateral feeder network cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Chennai Port Trust inaugurates modernised cruise terminal
  • DPT invites tender for construction of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in Gandhidham
  • India calls upon Bangladesh to use Kolkata & Haldia as transhipment ports
  • Outlook for global port handling activity remains positive, says report
  • CFSAI Day celebrated in Mumbai with focus on paradigm shift in ex-im logistics
  • ISO 9001:2015 awarded to HPCSL by Bureau Veritas

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Malaysia to upgrade rail network
  • Europe centre for baby products
  • Picavi makes changes at the top
  • Mersin-Russia express starting in due course
  • City trailer trials starts in London
  • Bluetooth tracking to off-airport facilities
  • GAC Laser appointed as freight agent for AAD2018 expo
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd build feeder network
  • Asian branch of WSC to be located in Singapore
  • Joining forces on China-Europe-China route
  • First US carrier approves new pharma container
  • New service centres in Basel and Berlin
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Grimaldi's new Sardinian service up and running
  • New train between Seville, Cordoba and Valencia
  • Atlas Air takes Amazon to Miami
  • Sauzzede goes for Ceva East

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Standard club strikes deal for delay insurer
  • Entangled Med collision ships work themselves free
  • Lloyd's moves to protect marine claims payments post-Brexit
  • Off-spec bunkers behind FOBAS alert in South Korea
  • MCC Transport former boss moves to WSC

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE set to operate joint feeder services round the world
  • Early AE2/Swan return would add to the pressure on Asia-Europe carriers
  • Market Insight: CEVA and CMA CGM - vertical consolidation the next step?
  • Dnata to build major cargo handling facility at Heathrow, as Hactl goes solar in HK
  • US threatens to act over China's online cost advantage on postal fees
  • Is apparel manufacturing coming home?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • VIDEO: Containership and RO/RO finally separate after T-bone collision
  • Algoma Central pulls plug on Croatian shipbuilding orders
  • Safety bulletin highlights dangers of CO2 leakages
  • South Korean owner orders LNG fueled bulker duo at Hyundai Samho
  • Yangzijiang and Mitsui form new shipbuilding JV
  • Helped by EU funding, Baleària goes ahead with LNG fueling conversions
  • VIDEO: Navy approves use of 3D printed part in aircraft carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • The Interview: Albert Hoek
    The ship agency sector of the maritime industry remains highly fragmented, but the Multiport network enables smaller companies to offer...
  • Windship turns to sail for carbon reductions
    New sail-powered concept design could lead to a carbon-neutral ship with reduced fuel costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions
  • Crew care can curb costs
    Good holistic management of crew welfare and travel is vital
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trade outlook and shipping's decaf dilemma
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Asia-US west coast spot rates at five-year high
    Spot rates on the Asia-US west coast trade surge to $2,503 per feu as rates to the US east coast...
  • Charles Taylor will combine Strike Club and Standard Club
    Strike Club will continue as a member-controlled dedicated mutual delay insurer, operating as class of Standard Club and supervised by...
  • Why is ship agency stuck in a time warp?
    The ship agency sector remains highly fragmented, with the top three only accounting for around 10% of the market, and...
  • Tariff-led rush orders may lead to cargo deficiencies
    Drewry warns cargo owners about possible slot uncertainties next year, as it expected the tariff disruption to make carriers cancel...
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd agree feeder tie-up
    ONE and Hapag-Lloyd have begun to pool feeder resources in Asia and will follow this with its combined European services...
  • Hellaschart expands into sale and purchase
    Greece-based brokerage has added seven new brokers to its team in the last two years and has moved into larger...
  • US plans new class of training vessels
    The new vessels will replace an 'ageing' training ship fleet, boost teaching for future sailors and stimulate the shipbuilding and repair...
  • Post-Brexit port chaos fears lead to UK motorway closure
    'I do not expect any of the contingencies that we have in place for a no-deal Brexit to be needed...
  • Canada imposes 25% tariffs on steel imports
    The tariffs will be in place for 200 days while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal determines whether final safeguards are...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why is ship agency stuck in a time warp? | Exclusive interview with Albert Hoek | Viewpoint: Building resilience |...
  • Yangzijiang and Mitsui E&S sign agreement to build LNG vessels
    The partnership will enhance Yangzijiang's competitiveness and preserve the dominant position for Chinese shipbuilders in the ongoing consolidation of the...
  • Pacific Basin remains upbeat despite trade tensions
    Commodity trading patterns tend to shift rather than cease as a result of trade tariffs, the dry bulk operator said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Low-sulfur rule unknowns come into view
  • Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates stay firm on front-loading
  • Analysis: Don't waste US truck capacity, use it wisely
  • Chennai volume, productivity bests private, minor rivals
  • LA-LB HTA-Milestone joint chassis pool cut truck turn times

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • US officially announces RFP for training vessel
    US Maritime Administration 'likely' to choose Jones Act owner to manage newbuild contract for first of five ships.
  • Szczecin Shipyard back in black
    Polish yard paying out dividends after returning to profit following sale of Mars fund.
  • Sevan Marine becomes Magnora after LNG deal
    Company to keep Oslo listing after selling its gas businesses to Sembcorp Marine.
  • Nautilus: crews worried about criminalisation
    Seafarers tell union that threat of prosecutions could drive them from industry.
  • EU stretches Danish tonnage tax to cover OSVs
    Rig and windfarm service ships to be included in extended arrangement.
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd team up for feeder operations
    Japanese and German lines collaborating on intra-Asian and European trades.
  • Solstad adds 30 months to PSV charters
    Fairfield keeping Norwegian vessels for UK North Sea work.
  • H-Line orders $124m LNG capesize duo
    Korean owner finalises deal at Hyundai Samho for eco-bulker pair.
  • Christen Sveaas lines up $24m bond tap
    Kistefos could bring value of 2021 issue to NOK 1bn.
  • Ro-pax extracted from hull of CSL boxship
    French authorities separate vessels as fuel clean-up continues off Corsica.
  • Peter Harren to remain on CFS board
    German owner's boss says sale to Spanish partner puts feeder line in strong position for future.
  • Vadim Novinsky eyes Uljanik and 3 Maj yards
    Ukrainian tycoon inspects yards in struggling Croatian shipbuilding group.
  • US and India to resume talks over Iranian crude imports
    US special representative for Iran visiting New Delhi in bid to cut supplies from Iran.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Small New England ports cast nets to catch the wind
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE cooperate on feeder routes
  • ITC limits imports of Toshiba memory devices
  • U.S. security raised for ships calling Iraqi ports
  • UPS My Choice will be available in 112 nations, territories
  • Panama Canal weighs in with record tonnage
  • Executive Moves: MarineTraffic and Ceres Terminals
  • Amazon Air launches twice-daily flights out of Miami
  • MOL rules remot

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • US-Asia arbitrage opportunity possible for some naphtha grades
    Surplus materials that weighed down the Asian naphtha complex might be taking a toll for participants to move parcels across regions, but arbitrage opportunities for some US suppliers to ship barrels into the Far East appear viable.
  • Fuel oil demand for generation weakens in Aug, but Saudi boost expected
    Power generation demand has fallen in the key fuel oil markets of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the year since last August, according to data from the International Energy Agency's monthly oil market report Friday, though fuel oil traders continue to eye the generation sector as a potential outlet after the implementation of the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% global marine sulfur cap in 2020.
  • Bunker operations at Novorossiisk halted by bad weather: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been suspended due to bad weather, sources said Friday.
  • First Suezmax for WAF in Oct to load fuel oil in Rotterdam
    New Vision, a Suezmax, was heard on subjects Friday to load approximately 130,000 mt of fuel oil from the Dutch hub of Rotterdam for discharge in Lome, and will likely feed into the West African bunker market, adding to liquidity there against the backdrop of a decline in deliveries.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Australia turns to oil stock ticketing system to meet IEA's SPR requirement
    During an IEA declared global oil emergency, a ticket would give Australia the option to buy the reserved oil outright or release the oil to market by canceling the ticket.
  • S.Korea's Kogas tapping LNG markets for new term contracts
    "We are now tapping the market for new term contracts," Kogas' senior executive vice president Lim Jong-Kook said.
  • Bunker supplier Bomin set to exit Singapore market by end November
    Bomin was the 15th largest bunker fuel supplier by volume in 2017.
  • Cheniere CEO defends importance of LNG contracts and China market
    Fusco said US developers such as Cheniere must have long-term offtake agreements to satisfy bankers, investors
  • TANKERS: First Platts-linked VLCC FFA on USGC-China route traded
    The deal was cleared on Intercontinental Exchange Thursday.

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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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