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BRIEFS
September 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM Q2 volumes surge nearly 10pc to 5.2m TEU
  • Continuing Sino-American trade war risks record laid-up idle tonnage
  • China not happy to just play defense in trade war: China report
  • US-China trade dispute drive US, European firms to cut investment in China
  • Port of Colombo takes the crown as fastest growing among top world ports
  • Maritime HR and Crew Conference in London October 24-25
  • TIACA air freight conference to be held in Toronto from October 16-18
  • Air Charter Service celebrates 10th anniversary in Hong Kong
  • FlyKargo embarks on US-Puerto Rico air cargo pilot programme with JetBlue
  • Budapest Airport expands infrastructure in one giant leap forward

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Casualty investigation report gives important recommendations
  • CMA CGM set to launch 5th feeder service to West Africa
  • GBA backs up business confidence with largest-ever fleet expansion
  • Global Logistics Solutions contributes to relief efforts in Kerala
  • Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of 2020 sulphur cap
  • MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy opened in the Philippines
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 16th consecutive year
  • Twill changes brand affiliation fromDamco to Maersk
  • Hong Kong port operations resuming after Typhoon Mangkhut
  • Leading port authorities combine forces in Climate Action Program
  • Major Ports' traffic up over 5 pc during April-Aug.
  • Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ahmedabad to Celebi Terminal Delhi IGI Airport
  • DGFT simplifies procedure for traders to avail export incentives under MEIS
  • M. Sreedharan, Consulting Editor of Exim India, contributes ' 1 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Renovation and digitalisation driving railway market
  • Spain: testing twin trailers for ecological benefit
  • Corpus Christi resumes ops after Invest 95L
  • In mourning for Benjamin Hoefflin
  • Rabelink enlarging on several fronts
  • Tiaca and Amacarga tie knot
  • Wanted: partner for Swiss freight railway
  • ACS sets up cargo department in Geneva
  • Logistics community created in port of Guayaquil
  • GM quartet joins GAC UK
  • Port of Antwerp awarding new concessions
  • Inauguration of Southern Westphalia container terminal
  • Rose takes top slot at ACL
  • Drawing up plans for Qatari logistics park
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish blackberries eastward bound
  • Teesport: new hub for Scandinavian imports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • More overcapacity ahead for Caribbean transhipment ports
  • Thomas Miller builds Hamburg base with Zeller acquisition
  • Prepare sulphur cap plans 'as soon as possible', shipping urged
  • Premiums do not cover the cost of risks, marine insurers told
  • Maersk revamps bunker surcharges ahead of IMO sulphur cap
  • TT-Line contract for ropax newbuilding likely to be announced within 'weeks'
  • IUMI launches new marine loss database
  • LNG carrier spot rates steam towards six-digit levels on strong demand
  • Update: Hong Kong port operations resume following typhoon suspensions
  • M&A rumours swirl in Singapore's OSV sector
  • Marine insurers warned of a triple whammy ahead
  • Western Cape premier calls on shipping to drive Africa's growth
  • China's Wuhu Shipyard bags Ultramax order from newcomer Dingxin Shipping
  • South Korean president tells shipbuilders to recapture market leadership
  • Wan Hai chairman accused of breach of trust
  • ICE launches new US Gulf Coast tanker futures

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Maersk warns customers they must help pay its bigger fuel bills after 2020
  • Volga-Dnepr 'no-brokers' edict splits industry: a lack of trust, or a wise move?
  • DHL splits e-commerce business, breaking up poor-performing PeP division
  • Hakovo claims a first with global electronic bill of lading backed by P&I clubs
  • Latest fundraising round in Singapore adds $44m to Freightos war chest
  • Red tape tying up Defra efforts to ease transport of food exports after Brexit

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Blount Boats to build double ended ferry for South Ferry Company
  • Keppel Singmarine delivers second dual fuel LNG ASD tug
  • VT Halter Marine wins Navy order worth potential $244 million
  • American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler
  • Maersk to cover cost of sulfur cap via "Bunker Adjustment Factor"
  • LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems
  • Keppel O&M and GTT in new joint agreement on LNG solutions
  • ICS offers free guidance on IMO sulfur cap compliance
  • Halifax Shipyard launches Canada's first AOPS
  • Havyard books order for two more windfarm service vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • IUMI: Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull debate
    But ultra-large container carriers pose fire challenges for crew, while culture is the key to better safety
  • IUMI: Hull rates now 'unsustainable'
    Rates are thought to have hardened in recent months in London following pressure on syndicates by the Corporation of Lloyd's...
  • Cheniere signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Vitol
    New deal follows agreements with GasLog and Trafigura as liquefied natural gas production undergoes exponential growth in the US
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed in wake of Florence
    Both ports are closed through Wednesday
  • Storms bring significant supply chain disruption
    US and Asian port disruption following severe weather events in the Atlantic and Pacific will lead to delays in cargo...
  • US box imports continue to set records
    With more tariffs likely any day, shippers have been bringing cargoes in to the US at a record pace
  • Exmar's new gas carriers to run on LPG
    The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping
  • IUMI: Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines
    Hard-pressed shipowners may end up having to fork out double the current 0.1% of hull value to get vessels covered...
  • Tanker demand will rise if Iranian export gap can be filled
    A large part of the VLCC fleet operated by NITC will be taken out of the market once the US...
  • Thomas Miller to acquire Zeller's insurance services
    The London-based insurer takes over two Zeller's service areas, which include Hanseatic Underwriters
  • UK radar satellite offers 'maritime mode' to monitor illegal shipping activity
    The first UK-manufactured SAR aircraft will be able to identify when AIS signals have been turned off
  • Global shipping loan portfolios drop to $345bn
    Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past...
  • Carriers deserve credit for surge in transpacific rates, says SeaIntel
    Carriers restricted increases to slot capacity to just 3.6% in August compared to the 9% added during the previous two...
  • Maersk to introduce new bunker adjustment mechanism
    Maersk's new bunker adjustment factor will combine fuel costs with average trade lane consumption to calculate customer fuel price surcharge
  • US grain expands Southeast Asia market since Chinese tariffs
    The mix of world buyers purchasing US grains represents a shifting dynamic in the market, says the US Grains Council
  • IUMI: Berg exits with positive outlook for marine insurance
    But Munich Re broker highlights potential political risks, including rise of right-wing parties with negative attitude to global trade
  • Infrastructure issues prevent US oil producers from smoothing supply risks
    Despite trucking and pipeline woes in the US, oil production is expected to increase by 1.7m bpd in 2018 and...
  • Turkey commits to Istanbul canal project
    Turkish government reaffirms intention to take on the 45 km-long project that will link the Black Sea with the Sea...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought | Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI | State...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • NY-NJ's Waterfront Commission to argue for end of agency dissolution case
  • US West Coast truckers turn to owning, leasing chassis but extent unclear
  • India firm's interest in Sri Lankan port upgrade advances
  • Maersk fuel surcharge underscores test to recoup low-sulfur costs
  • Goods distributors face upward climb to fully leverage freight visibility
  • New Freightos funding propels indices and associated futures

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Lurssen blaze burns crisis hit hull market
    $700m claim heading marine insurance market's way
  • Shipping bank loans decline by $10bn in 2017
    Leasing firms linked to international Far Eastern banks take increasing share in global ship finance.
  • Carnival urged to stop burning heavy fuel oil
    Protesters gather at Holland America's Seattle pier, create sculpture of polar bear on tiny iceberg.
  • Maritime chamber offers free IMO 2020 guidance
    International Chamber of Shipping publishes 32-page reference guide on complying with pending International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur mandate.
  • Fredly snaps up extra shares in Hunter
    Architect of Norwegian company's tanker entry grows his holding.
  • Torm tipped to part with veteran tankers
    Brokers report double sale which would see Danish owner dispose of two older ships.
  • Rock 'n' roll Skuld CEO gets guests on their feet
    Chief executive Stale Hansen took to the stage again to entertain more than 150 guests after Skuld's annual general meeting in Oslo. Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Hansen, a keen drummer, could not pass up the opportunity to get his band together and belt out some familiar numbers for this year's gathering, ranging from grunge to modern pop. The performance had
  • Rickmers Holding to end court self-administration
    Former Bertram Rickmers company exiting latest phase of court insolvency process after business sold.
  • Landbridge places third VLCC with Navig8
    UK-headquartered group has continued the summer growth of its pools.
  • POSH appoints Edward Chiu as CFO
    YCH Group finance chief joins Singapore OSV owner.
  • Ausca inks new Diana deal as BDI dips again
    New York-listed bulker owner inks in another time charter at an improved rate.
  • LNG rates hit five-year high with stocks turning upwards
    Analysts suggest further improvements are on the cards given current supply and demand dynamics.
  • Samskip runs vessel on recycled cooking oil
    GoodShipping Program claims first fossil-fuel-free trip for boxship.
  • Donald: 'Very small' cruise industry has room to grow
    Cruise companies are responding by creating demand and great experiences, says Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald
  • Port workers die in hold of woodchip carrier
    Vietnamese duo reportedly suffocated inside Uni Fortune.
  • Ocean Yield FPSO charter set to end
    Reliance Industries calls time on contract for FPSO Dhirubhai-1.
  • Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder
    Larger vessel boosts line's UK-Baltic Sea trade following DP World takeover.
  • Thomas Miller buys Hanseatic P&I manager Zeller
    UK P&I Club manager agrees third acquisition in nine months.
  • Maersk asking shippers to meet low-sulphur fuel costs
    Bunker surcharge aims to recover some of $2bn in extra expenses involved in complying with new IMO rules.
  • Esvagt behind Havyard's offshore vessel order
    Danish owner has signed up for another two windfarm service ships.
  • GTT brings its LNG containment systems into line
    French designer receives initial approval for new lower boil-off version of NO96 favoured by DSME and Hudong-Zhonghua shipyards
  • Wartsila claims LPG fuel first for Exmar newbuilds
    Finnish group providing cargo and gas fuel system for two new ships.
  • Credit Suisse criticised over Petrobras, PDVSA accounts
    Swiss watchdog FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes.
  • European fund snaps up Admiral Shipping
    UAE owner offloads containership operations to unnamed investor.
  • Owner overturns liability ruling in victory over Arab Bank
    Sea Master Shipping can pursue lender for demurrage arising from bill of lading dispute.
  • Seaspan Corp prepays two credit facilities
    De-leveraging move increases pool of unencumbered containership assets to 18 vessels.
  • US ports start to reopen in wake of Florence
    Coast guard works to restore normality with facilities looking to have escaped worst of hurricane.
  • Panama expects fewer ships if trade war escalates
    But South American waterway hopes Brazilian grain exports and US LNG can help fill the gap.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA
  • Mast steps up to helm maritime subcommittee
  • Mason Mega Rail Terminal nets $92 million in funding
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed
  • Antiboycott rules can bite exporters, forwarders
  • North Atlantic ports expanding for larger vessels
  • Dachser develops talent through on-the-job training
  • GlobalTranz acquires AFN Logistics
  • FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Charleston, Savannah ports open to all traffic as Florence dissipates: USCG
    The US Coast Guard removed movement restrictions for the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as the effects of
  • Crude futures retreat on reports of US supply growth
    Crude futures gave back early-session gains to settle lower Monday on reports of
  • Iraq ready to increase oil output 'immediately', says SOMO chief
    Iraq can increase oil production "immediately" to support the market ahead of the implementation of US sanctions on Iran, Iraq's crude sales chief
  • Zennor buys North Sea Britannia stake to advance nearby development
    UK independent Zennor Petroleum said Monday it had agreed to buy a stake in the North Sea Britannia field from US upstream company ConocoPhillips
  • TANKERS: ENOC takes LR2 on time charter with storage option: sources
    "This is a bit worrying that ships are being taken for floating storage as companies are struggling to make their trades work," a broker said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Container line Maersk announces new bunker charges for IMO sulfur cap
    The company will impose its new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) from the start of next year, replacing its current standard bunker adjustment factor (SBF) system.
  • Arab Gulf fuel oil cash differentials rise to 5-year high on tight supply
  • Asian middle distillates lose steam as demand fizzles out
    The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil grade has been rangebound for a while now; it was more a function of the product having found equilibrium in the market
  • North Carolina ports closed until Wednesday in wake of Florence
    "We are assessing the situation at both locations and when safe to return, we will determine the condition of the facilities," the state port authority said.
  • Bunker operations at Hong Kong suspended due to Typhoon Mangkhut
    "Loadings at the terminal will be jammed from Tuesday, barges are currently empty," a bunker supplier said.

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