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February 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January
  • CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa
  • US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China
  • Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year'
  • S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade
  • SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter
  • NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier
  • EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms
  • MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc
  • India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1
  • Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight
  • Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January
  • London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights
  • Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal
  • IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics
  • JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance
  • Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage
  • Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President
  • GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey
  • Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a shopping spree
  • Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure
  • Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com
  • Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges
  • Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok
  • Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies
  • JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory
  • CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017
  • Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden
  • Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer
  • More space for RGW Express
  • More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon
  • Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t
  • MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander
  • No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk
  • S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again
  • ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless'
  • Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises
  • DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility
  • Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook
  • Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand
  • Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts
  • Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding
  • So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
  • Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract
  • Person welding during shipbuilding
  • Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem'
  • HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service
  • Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution
  • GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain
  • Blockchain explained through college basketball
  • New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members
  • Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes
  • British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever
  • Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes
  • U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million
  • EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects
  • Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
  • Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance
  • OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries
  • E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales
    APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to...
  • K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance
    World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely
  • Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot
    Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships
  • Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US
    Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank...
  • Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP
    US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018
  • Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process
    In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model...
  • Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty
    Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group
  • Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss
    Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year
  • Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round
    Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business
  • Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel
    Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers...
  • MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels
    Feeder owner will control 58 vessels
  • Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of...
  • Yilport in talks to buy container terminals
    Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals
  • NYSHEX adds new board members
    Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018
  • This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off
    Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year
  • Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions'
    Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the...
  • Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore
    A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045
  • India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months
    The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India
  • Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses
    Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou
  • Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook
    BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF
  • Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms
    The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world
  • Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook
    There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM
  • Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers
    Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes
  • Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch
    Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and...
  • British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border
  • Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development
    London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure
  • ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets
  • New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia
  • US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers
  • Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades
  • Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop'
  • NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board
  • Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations
    Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards.
  • London P&I Club records growth
    Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal.
  • Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers
    Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business.
  • Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020
    Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth.
  • Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake
    Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery.
  • Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response
    Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit.
  • Diana Containerships sees losses widen
    Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs.
  • POSH cuts loss as revenue grows
    OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments.
  • NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board
    Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model.
  • GSD considers move into tankers
    Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations.
  • MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up
    Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years.
  • MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal
    Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships.
  • Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard
    Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring.
  • Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures
    Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013.
  • Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation
    Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment.
  • Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal
    Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs.
  • Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter
    Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases.
  • Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom
    Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007.
  • Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger
    Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business.
  • 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds
    This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right.
  • Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal
    Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore.
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
    Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals
    South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total.
  • Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships
    Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering.
  • Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping
    PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges.
  • Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels
    Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ...
  • S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
    S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply...
  • CP launches new perishables service
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l...
  • Yilport outlines growth ambitions
    Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ...
  • NYSHEX adds board members
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con...
  • Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
    A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the...
  • Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
    The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ...
  • AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
    American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec...
  • Popping open the bubbly
    It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020
    Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings.
  • Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP
    Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook.
  • US crude stocks approaching five-year average
    Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher.
  • Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b
    The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019
    The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil.
  • TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva
  • TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams
    Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston.
  • Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information
    - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage
  • Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS
    Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said.
  • China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco
    China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels.
  • TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members
    Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading
    The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking
    "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said.
  • Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low
    Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment.
  • Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday
    But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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