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November 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai Oct box volumes up 5.3pc YoY, but down from Sept
  • Wan Hai Lines orders 20 new container vessels
  • Yang Ming in the red for US$30m in Q3
  • Long Beach handles record containers in Oct despite US-China trade war
  • Tramps appeal to IMO to consider crew safety in low sulphur fuel rule
  • Nations involved in fight against maritime piracy in Asia meet in Seoul
  • Police recover stolen loot from containers in Durban port
  • Rostec completes R&D for Russian-Chinese CR929 aircraft's landing gear
  • easyJet chooses Kuehne + Nagel to upgrade 39 aircraft
  • Turkish Airlines' cargo/mail volumes surge 24pc YoY in October
  • Cargolux flies invaluable historical artifacts from China to Luxembourg

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk registers impressive performance in Q3
  • Ground-breaking MoU inked on researching new-generation, low-carbon ships for the Pacific region
  • NYK, YLK training programme focuses on digitalisation & green
  • Record-low hijackings yet danger persists in Gulf of Guinea, shows latest global piracy report
  • Summit deliberates on key aspects of ocean freight industry's digital transformation
  • ZIM & MSC joint Black Sea service will continue during 2018-19
  • India's thermal coal imports up at a fast pace
  • Kenya notification regarding new documentation regulation for import shipments
  • New terminal coming up at Port of Gothenburg
  • Global cargo theft intelligence report released
  • Nitin Gadkari to attend roadshow on TOT in Mumbai today
  • Consensus between govt & RBI to revive MSMEs lauded
  • New export incentive scheme in the works

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 20 new LNG HGVs at one fell swoop
  • Panattoni building logistics centre for backpack maker
  • Railcar lessor expands freight fleet
  • Award for Aspion
  • Another golden October for port of Long Beach
  • Amazon builds on Woolpert and Atlas Air
  • Harnessing up for Silk Road services
  • Strengthening Kerry and illycaffè partnership
  • Geis Group acquires more air & sea experience
  • ICS chairman calls for trade dispute settlement
  • JV supplies new booze to Japanese wine lovers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ECS Group targets Asia
  • Upply release new features
  • Wan Hai: 28 more vessels in the long run
  • Emirates Skycargo sets quality milestones
  • India introduces freight train convoys

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Epic Gas boss puts faith in LSFO, eschews scrubbers
  • HMM's loss worsens as bunker prices rise
  • Maersk sees improved profits, but faces headwinds from higher bunkers
  • DSME reports losses after Romanian yard disposal
  • Japan complains to WTO over South Korean shipbuilding aid
  • UK seeks to steer autonomous vessel evolution
  • Changing roles at CEDA's Marine Strategy Navigation Group
  • Petrolimex applies to wind up Brightoil's Singapore unit

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • 'A quarter of solid growth on the top line' for APMM
  • 'Air freight always benefits from chaos', but Cargologicair must wait and see
  • Ambitions for more rail freight between China and Russia are on track
  • Container shipping and charity set their combined sights on 'greener' seas
  • Revitalised Panama Canal now eyes expansion of port and logistics capacity
  • XPO Logistics appoints Patrick Oestreich as SVP for strategic sales
  • WFS opts for ex-Emirates veteran Duncan Watson as new commercial VP
  • 40 delivered, but Amazon seeks more aircraft
  • Supply Chain Radar: AP Møller Mærsk Group Q3 out, all eyes on Twill
  • Supply Chain Radar: A Deutsche dilemma - how DB funding will impact Schenker
  • Supply Chain Radar: does CEVA's Q3 update make a counterbid by DSV less likely?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • VIDEO: NYK unveils emissions-free concept ship
  • Vessel Incidental Discharge Act passes Senate by 94-6 vote
  • Japan files WTO complaint on Korean shipbuilding subsidies
  • Greek shipowners opt for Lang Tech scrubbers
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded $10 million MSC contract
  • VIDEO: Damen Curaçao commissions new Panamax floating dock
  • Thrustmaster acquires controlling interest in Blue Thruster
  • Conversion to batteries creates world's largest emissions-free ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Shipping offers cautious welcome to outline Brexit plan
    UK Chamber of Shipping urges politicians not to obstruct progress, while Nautilus union highlights risks to future employability of British...
  • Seanergy clinches leaseback refinancing with Cargill
    Greece-based capesize owner Seanergy has unveiled a landmark transaction to refinance one of its vessels with Cargill, which has acquired...
  • Epic Gas expects 6% growth in LPG volumes
    Epic Gas chief executive says he will not be investing in scrubbers since his fleet's fuel consumption is low
  • Maersk turns focus to capacity management
    Slower steaming as fuel costs rise will help Maersk improve schedule reliability and vessel utilisation
  • MPCC orders five scrubbers with option for 50 more
    Oslo-listed feeder specialist says it sees 'significant interest' from charterers for scrubber-fitted vessels and is in well-advanced negotiations for mid-...
  • Hong Kong policy address rekindles hope for maritime growth
    Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's second policy address, delivered last month, is unprecedented for its focus on maritime measures...
  • Naval vessel sinks following collision with tanker
    Several wires had been attached to the frigate to prevent it from drifting
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's losses widen on high fuel costs
    South Korea-based carrier says it will speed up moves to acquire megaships and terminals backed by recently secured funding
  • Daily Briefing
    Standard Asia sets out tie-up benefits for Ping An clients | IEA sees Asia dominating energy demand by 2040 |...
  • INTTRA survey calls for liner shipping standardisation
    The inability to share data and interoperate across the supply chain is the root cause of many issues for the...
  • Maersk earnings rise in third quarter of the year
    Integration of transport and logistics businesses begins to pay off as revenues rise
  • Nam Cheong exits restructuring with return to profit
    Stable outlook seen from Petronas jobs and brownfield projects
  • Global Ship Lease fixes feeder ship with CMA CGM
    Global Ship Lease, created by a $1bn spin-off from CMA CGM, is in the process of merging with Poseidon Containers
  • ICS's Poulsson sees challenges to global trading order
    More than half of global shipping demand now comes from China and the emerging markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • APM Terminals responds to NY-NJ port congestion
  • Low-sulfur bunker clauses bring clarity to project shippers
  • Public grant to speed Krishnapatnam rail project
  • Container lines signal more capacity restraint in 2019
  • Houston ending extended port gates
  • Maersk reports profit despite fuel costs; HMM doesn't

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Morgan Stanley scraps Enderby Wharf plan
    New York-based investment bank shelves plan for cruise terminal on Thames River over voiced pollution concerns.
  • Cargill takes Seanergy Maritime stake as leaseback deal closes
    Trader takes stock in capesize specialist as part of leaseback transaction for a single vessel.
  • AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 2019
    Clear statements on capital expenditure continue spending narrative from Soren Skou
  • Banks: Scrubber financing is 'very risky'
    Lenders say they need to be 'very careful' in providing money for exhaust gas scrubber installation projects.
  • Poten offers note of caution as LNG spot market runs hot
    High-riding spot rates for LNG carriers easily come back down to earth, Poten & Partners has warned. "Economics, as we know, is at the margin and small changes in the amount of exports that go to Asia will make large changes in the spot rates," Poten's Jefferson Clarke told Marine Money attendees on Wednesday. Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Spot rates for LNG carrier
  • Nova and Algoma form bulker joint venture
    Canadian and Swiss owners team up to operate four cargoships from Lugano.
  • Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier
    Facility with three existing lenders is the latest in a line of new loans for the Russian company this year.
  • Sea Consortium orders boxship double
    Singapore owner inks deal for two vessels in China.
  • OSM Maritime Group secures deal to manage five Transpetro shuttle tankers
    OSM Maritime Group has secured a deal to manage five shuttle tankers for Transpetro in a move that will double its fleet in the sector, sources said. The Bjorn Tore Larsen-backed company, in which Oaktree Capital Management is now a major shareholder, has taken on full technical management of the quintet, which are trading in Brazil. Oaktree takes big stake in shipmanager OSM Geir Sekkesaeter s
  • Diamantidis companies order 10 scrubbers plus options
    Marmaras and Delta to fit exhaust cleaners on bulkers and an aframax.
  • Algoma to bank $85m for cancelled bulkers
    Owner tore up contracts for four ships at struggling Uljanik Group.
  • Capesizes' fourth-quarter outlook dims amid Chinese demand and BHP disruption
    BHP train derailment triggers doubts over capesize market strength as the supposed fourth-quarter rally is failing to materialise
  • Mystic adds two cruiseship newbuilds with seven more to come
    Portuguese owner returns to WestSea Viana yard for expedition vessels.
  • Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to CNOOC
    Russian producer sends Arc7 carrier through NSR to China in 20 days.
  • Hesnes lifts profits despite 'challenging' market
    Norwegian firm says it is satisfied with its financial performance.
  • Vrontados linked to purchase of Greek-owned kamsarmax bulker
    Likely buyer emerges after brokers had earlier reported ArcelorMittal as behind the purchase of Capital Management's Olga V
  • Gulf Navigation falls to a loss
    Middle East tanker owner Gulf Navigation has slipped to a loss in the third quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 2.9m ($0.79m), against an AED 12.36m profit a year ago. Revenue was AED 39.31m from AED 39.09, but operating costs rose by AED 3m and adminstrative expenses were also up.
  • MPCC could fit scrubbers to 55 ships
    Oslo-listed owner buys five kits with 50 options attached.
  • Cargoship sinks with unauthorised passengers
    Russian prosecutor starts probe with three people missing off Russia.
  • Seafarer killed on cargoship in Norway
    Filipino man suffered accident involving wheel loader at Drammen.
  • Torm joins scrubber debate asking where superior options exist right now
    Jacob Meldgaard says scrubbers are no worse than other viable alternatives to meet IMO 2020.
  • HMM eyes IMO 2020 surcharge as loss grows
    Korean owner hit by higher fuel costs in third quarter.
  • Dof Subsea raises $106m in bond sale
    Norwegian OSV owner paying off earlier debt with new issue.
  • Share your thoughts on shipping's great scrubber debate
    Do you agree with Paddy Rodgers or are you team Hamish Norton?
  • Mangalia sale pushes DSME to a loss
    Korean yard turns red in third quarter due to one-off charges.
  • Looming cascade effect may cap peak season reefer rates
    Larger vessels that have been pushed out of the fruit segment are now entering the frozen sector, creating a glass ceiling for traditional trades
  • Moundreas VLCC sale shows upward shift in tanker values
    Greek shipowner has sold a veteran tanker in a transaction showing a firming asset price trend.
  • Daesun clinches Hanil ro-pax newbuild
    Korean yard announces second order this month.
  • AP Moller-Maersk bounces back into the black
    Slimmer operation benefits from higher freight rates and volumes in the third quarter.
  • Singapore panel backs owner in cargo delay row
    Arbitration tribunal rules in favour of shipping company in dispute with charterer over alleged losses.
  • Bertram Rickmers builds private feeder fleet with help of son Clasen
    New chartering company to be formed with commercial responsibility for China boxship newbuildings.
  • Improved LPG market helps push Epic Gas into the black
    Singapore-based LPG specialist says charter rates have improved by 27% year-on-year.
  • Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement
    Shares in Stolt, Golar and Hoegh-backed vehicle set to start trading from Wednesday.
  • Team Tankers suffers loss in third quarter
    Weaker rates take their toll as chemical tanker owner takes more technical management in house.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Report: U.S. should counteract China's trade practices
    The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China.
  • Maersk earnings boosted by Hamburg-Süd acquisition
    Largest container carrier reports a 31 percent increase in revenue and a profit of $360 million in the third quarter.
  • EPA sets course for cleaner trucks
  • California couple fined and jailed for illegal exports
  • Airlines land fines for mishandling U.S. mail
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Logistics organization ready to provide aid in California
  • Executive Moves: WFS and Port of Oakland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Run rates at China independent refineries hit 8-month highs
  • Abu Dhabi's Bu Hasa oil expansion moves ahead
    Abu Dhabi's expansion of the Bu Hasa oil field moved forward Wednesday with the award of a major contract for the $1.4 billion upgrade to add 100,000 b/d to capacity by the end of the decade.
  • IEA flags return to oil stocks overhang
    Oil stocks in OECD countries likely moved above the five-year average in October and could rise by 700,000 b/d in the fourth quarter as surging US output reduces the need for OPEC crude, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
  • Crude settles higher, snapping longest-ever WTI downturn
    Crude futures settled higher Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive days of declines.
  • European FO market supported by loss of Iranian barrels, tight supply
    The loss of Iranian fuel oil exports is supporting the high sulfur fuel market as Saudi Arabia compensates for the disappearance of Iran in the oil market by exporting its crude and instead running fuel oil in its power generation plants, boosting demand for imports from Europe.
  • BIMCO adopts two bunker clauses to aid compliance with IMO 2020 rule
    It is very important that the new sulfur clauses are ready to allow to prepare ahead of January 1, 2020, Eckhardt said.
  • FUTURES: Crude down as OPEC revised demand growth lower in 2019
    The demand growth forecast was revised down for the fourth straight month amid global economic development uncertainties.
  • IMO 2020 expected to tighten jet fuel market in medium term
    The futures market has already begun to reflect a consensus of a tighter aviation fuel market in 2020, a strategist said.
  • TANKERS: Tight tonnage pushes Black Sea Suezmaxes to highest since mid-2015
    Many charterers are looking at Mediterranean grades as a replacement for Iranian crude volumes.

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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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