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October 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • ONE slashes HI and FY forecasts due to 'teething problems'
  • Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates to remain high through the end of the year
  • US tipped to be big winner of new IMO shipping rules
  • No Brexit-related trade, customs changes until 2021: Greencarrier
  • Canadian asset manager Brookfield is frontrunner to buy HNA's Swissport
  • Truck strike at Chittagong disrupts 5,000 TEU
  • Sri Lanka rejects US warnings of Hambantota to be used by Chinese military
  • NYK donates funds to aid earthquake victims in Sulawesi
  • Building of Singapore's new Changi East air terminal to start in 2020
  • Hainan Airlines chooses Globe Air Cargo Switzerland as GSSA
  • Antonov Airlines is named top cargo charter airline at BACA awards

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • 'Cost Impact Calculator' launched to help shippers prepare for & better understand fuel costs post-IMO 2020
  • Pune Customs & PCHAA organise IGST refund training
  • APM Terminals to divest Izmir terminal
  • Coastal container line vessel calls at KICT
  • New salt loading record at Deendayal Port
  • No disruption at BMCTPL & other terminals at JNPT due to Oct. 13 incident
  • V.O.C. Port handles vessel with 14 metre draught for the first time
  • CITPL & CONCOR enhance last mile connectivity with re-launch of railbridging from CITPL to ICD Tondiarpet
  • Exports up in Sept. in INR terms
  • Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum has the Pune trade engrossed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • In a comfortable position
  • A new 'big bang'
  • US intermodal provider under new ownership
  • New hub to increase rail transport in Greece
  • Arpin under new leadership in the Middle East
  • Liverpool-China reinforced by call from the "Jork"
  • Feelunique banks on Seko for expansion in China
  • CMA CGM takes pursuit of Ceva over from DSV
  • Europe-China traffic surging
  • Communications reshuffled at Palfinger
  • Wan Han Lines enhances digital services
  • ALC and Boeing nourish Pacific dreams
  • HHLA, Metrans and Lithuanian railways to cooperate
  • Trimble nominates in-house CFO
  • Delivering South African wine directly across the world
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Medlink Ports acknowledges shippers' intermodality
  • Getting even bigger in Hong Kong
  • Tiaca partners with Europeans but stays in the USA

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Emerging Asian countries to drive global LNG demand to 2027
  • HAZMAT experts in short supply ahead of EU deadlines
  • London reports marine insurance rise
  • Singapore explores maritime applications of 3D printing technology
  • Briese and Oltmann dip into KG market again
  • Seanergy sold last Supramax pair to Bocomm Leasing
  • India to require more than 50 VLCCs by 2030 to meet growing energy demand
  • DSME could fall to loss in 2019, says Eximbank chief

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • CMA CGM gradually pushing up its stake in Ceva Logistics
  • Roll-out of new UK customs declaration system too slow as Brexit looms
  • Blockchain: is it really the panacea for container supply chains?
  • Market Insight: APMM restructure may be a real opportunity for Kuehne
  • Shake-up for ground handling as WFS founder launches Transborder Aviation network
  • New course for TIACA ACF as Messe Munchen takes over the pilot's seat
  • CSX boasts better-than-expected Q3 results

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Epic Alabama Shipyard buys BAE Mobile shipyard
  • Tidewater and GulfMark Offshore move ahead on merger plan
  • Ulstein to design first Jones Act compliant offshore wind SOV
  • Seafarer mental health is focus of industry-backed, training program
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of LHA 8
  • Cyber defense system installed in first of 55 Stamco PCTCs
  • Wärtsilä inaugurates real-scale Hybrid Center
  • MAN Energy Solutions pledges incentives to stimulate decarbonization
  • NASSCO awarded $136.7 million for ESB 6 long lead time material

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Marshall Islands joins call for greenhouse gas emission cuts by 2023
    The Marshall Islands, the Solomon Islands and Belgium call for international measures to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions before 2023
  • Europe's shipping agencies say Brexit must minimise port disruption
    'We need to be able to provide certainty and stability to our businesses as soon as possible,' the European Network of...
  • Drewry launches sulphur cap cost calculator for shippers
    The consultant predicts that under the worst case fuel price scenario, carriers and shippers' costs in 2020 will grow by...
  • Front-loading boon for transpacific box trade
    US trade boom under threat from tariffs but Asia-Europe trade lane remains subdued because of lower imports
  • Average loan-to-value on Italian bulkers said to be near 200%
    Leverage comparable with KG-backed feeder boxships and far above tottering economy's debt-to-GDP ratio, Vettosi confirms
  • CMA CGM raises stake in CEVA after logistics group rejected DSV bid
    French carrier lifts stake in third-party logistics operator to just below limit where it would have to launch takeover bid
  • Dynagas raises $55m in share offering
    Proceeds from Series B redeemable units will be for general partnership purposes that may include repaying of debt or funding...
  • Tankers at mercy of replacement barrels from lower Iranian oil exports
    More positives than negatives for tanker demand, according to analysts
  • BHP iron ore production up 8% on strong Chinese demand
    BHP maintained its fiscal 2019 guidance of 273m to 283m tonnes of iron ore with a keen eye on improving...
  • Maersk sells container terminal in Turkey
    Turkish facility gained from the acquisition of Grup Maritim TCB in 2015 is sold off to Azerbaijan's state oil company
  • Between the Lines: Liner connectivity increases
    The trend for fewer services that emerged with the launch of the latest alliances appears to have gone into reverse
  • Ships may require more than two fuel tanks after 2020
    Panellists at the Shipping Insight conference, in Stamford, Connecticut foresee much greater planning ahead for fuel on ships
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO urged to address 'real and major' safety threat from sulphur cap | When ONE is less than zero |...
  • Automation unlikely to hit officer jobs, ICS says
    Officers will be in short supply and the global scale of automation is too small to undermine employment
  • Qatar signs five-year LPG supply contract with China
    Qatar Petroleum chief executive Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi says the reflects the company's strategy for promoting direct engagement with end-users, especially...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Russia third quarter imports decline concerns analysts
  • New Chennai rail link to ease congestion, support growth
  • More blank sailings spell volatility for trans-Pac
  • Maersk's integrator strategy takes shape in Bangladesh
  • CSX intermodal service metrics follow profits in upswing
  • project44 and GateHouse tie up for trans-Atlantic truck tracking
  • CMA CGM cements its CEVA position
  • Late-year US intermodal surge spotted ahead

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Tidewater-Gulfmark merger headed for vote
    Both companies to put fate of proposed 270-vessel merger in shareholder hands in mid-November.
  • US Gulf MR earnings jump on Latin American fuel demand
    The TC14 benchmark hits a year-to-date high as vessel supply falls on healthy fuel imports of Latin American countries.
  • Corporate governance champion takes slap at Scorpio
    Michael Webber doesn't technically cover Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers, but still finds a way to get his point across.
  • Kirby's D&S segment may be in spotlight
    Jones Act tanker owner executives may focus on distribution and services' diminishing backlog during next week's third-quarter earnings call, according to Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Oil reaches French beaches after boxship bash
    VIDEO: Pollution hits coast following clash that holed CSL Virginia.
  • Diana Shipping gets higher rate on kamsarmax fix
    Simeon Palois-led bulker owner expects to earn $6m off charter extension for 81,513-dwt Astarte (built 2013).
  • HSH Nordbank sells $577m bond
    Shipping lender says debenture issue significantly over-subscribed.
  • Tanker S&P activity spikes as owners seek bargain buys
    Intermodal says deals are flowing and twice as many ships could have been sold.
  • Italy could cut tax for green ships
    Transport minister suggests easing tariffs for owners implementing sustainability measures.
  • Navig8 Group talks reasons for opening wallet again on tankers
    Company stakes own capital on continued faith in clean trade, with conviction that IMO 2020 reforms will help its bet
  • Bumi Armada denies SFI VLCC buy
    Malaysian owner says it was not behind purchase of Fredriksen company-owned tanker.
  • Novatek to build LNG terminal in Germany
    Russian producer teams with Fluxys for new mid-scale transhipment and bunker facility.
  • Japanese shipyards lead the way as bulker orders climb
    Japanese shipyards led the way as dry cargo newbuilding orders picked up across the first three quarters of 2018, new data shows. 'Guaibamax' plan adds up for Vale but what of the dry bulk market? Japan has secured 79 of the 154 new bulkers contacted between 1 January and the end of September this year, the majority of which were kamsarmaxes and ultramaxes, according to figures from Banchero Cos
  • Olympic Subsea finds buyer for laid-up PSV
    Olympic Princess delivered to new owner after two idle years in Norway.
  • Cleaves Securities adds International Seaways to tanker basket
    Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl projects a tenfold climb in core operating profit from 2018 to 2020.
  • Swire bulker hit by second bout of 'smouldering'
    Owner says incident followed initial alarm this week over smoking coal cargo in New Zealand.
  • ABG raises VLCC rate forecasts with triggers 'ever-present'
    Analysts also bullish on asset prices as they project earnings well ahead of consensus for 2019 and 2020.
  • PIL drops Iranian calls due to US sanctions
    Singapore line says it has ceased to accept cargoes in and out of country.
  • Libya's Zawiya hit by kidnapping and gun attack
    NOC says security situation at refinery and tanker terminal unsustainable.
  • Poland building canal to cut out Kaliningrad
    $246m project will allow ships to pass through Vistula Spit, avoiding Russian Baltic enclave.
  • 2020 Sulphur cap to create new trades for products tankers
    Middle East tanker players believe that the need to move low sulphur fuel to where it is needed will provide a silver lining for the products tanker sector.
  • Latsis completes first dry bulk asset play
    Dry bulk owners Ivy Shipping and Neptune Lines have different agendas in the sector
  • V.Group reveals German ambitions after Norddeutsche Reederei deal
    Shipmanager says latest transaction a major step in its growth in Germany but rules out shipowning move for Advent.
  • Vitol aframax tanker heads for demolition
    Trader Vitol has sold the last 1990s built tanker in its fleet, demolition sources say. Trading giants expect tough US sanctions on Iranian crude It has sent the 107,000-dwt Spero (built 1998) for green recycling in India, it is claimed. A price in the region of $417 per ldt is being placed on the aframax, which translates to a figure of just below $7m. Over 100 tons of sludge was left on boar
  • Middle East tanker owners call for more tanker scrapping
    Leading players say market growth will not absorb excess capacity unless more tankers are sent to the breakers.
  • IMO seeks immediate action on carbon cuts
    Shipowners face tougher efficiency standards for newbuildings, plus operational measures, as regulator acts early on first steps to meet emission targets
  • CSL bulker crewman dies in fall
    Canadian plunged from dock while tying off cargoship in St Lawrence.
  • Iran reveals 204 pirate clashes over last decade
    Navy says it has escorted 2,200 vessels in international waters since 2008.
  • IMO 2020 to cause distillates demand to soar
    Bank of America report says new rules to add up to 4m bpd in MGO and LSFO needs.
  • BHP posts increased iron ore production in first quarter
    Australian mining giant boosted by improved reliability across rail network and port operations.
  • Qatar signs five year LPG supply deal with China
    Oriental Energy sees deal as first step towards further collaboration between two companies.
  • Dynagas LNG prices $55m in new preferred shares
    George Procopiou-back LNG MLP says proceeds will go towards repaying bonds due for redemption in 2019.
  • Vale hits production high with 105m tonnes in third quarter
    Miner ramps up production as drybulk rates continue to push higher, backed by strong iron and coal demand out of Brazil and Australia.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires WorldFresh Express
  • SMC³ offering direct-to-carrier volume LTL pricing solution
  • USMCA has give and take but no big stretch from NAFTA
  • CMA CGM increases stake in CEVA Logistics
  • FMC gets support for Shipping Act clarification
  • Commentary: Serving export compliance cocktail
  • Don't miss cross-border freight discussion
  • U.S. prepares for trade talks with Japan, EU and U.K.
  • project44 and Gatehouse Logistics form partnership

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2018
  • Supply concerns in Gibraltar bunker market amid Macoil credit score downgrade: sources
    Sources said company barges were not operating as of Wednesday.
  • Canada may allay China's thirst for heavy crude oil
    Chinese companies fixes three crude cargoes for loading in November.
  • US asks Turkey to 'buy less' Iranian oil despite sanctions pledge to go to zero
  • IMO 2020 could dent uptake of European 2019 fuel oil contracts
    Utility contracts could decline as suppliers want to hold on to LSFO for 2020.
  • Novatek, Fluxys to build LNG transshipment terminal in Germany
    Terminal will supply LNG as bunker fuel for Baltic Sea vessels.
  • Japan's K Line revises net loss for H1 2018-19 on bunker costs, productivity
    In July, it also said that it had adjusted its full FY average bunker cost estimate to $451/mt, $78/mt higher than the previous forecast.
  • Drewry launches Cost Impact Calculator to help shippers prepare for IMO 2020
    Drewry's calculator is based on market data, benchmarked bunker adjustment factor charges and fuel cost differential between loops and carriers.
  • Stena Bulk inks deal with China's Bluesoul for scrubbers ahead of IMO's 2020 rule
    15 Stena Bulk vessels will be equipped with scrubbers, with an installation option for an additional six.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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