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January 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Taiwan protests ban from huge Norwegian pension fund investment portfolio
  • PSA container volume rises 9.8pc in 2017 to 74.2 million TEU
  • Drewry's box index up, and ready to spike ahead of Chinese New Year
  • Intra-Asia carriers augment India-China runs in multi-port loops
  • Iranian and HK ships collide off Japan, biggest oil spill since 1991
  • Two badly burned in tanker fire at anchor north of Mumbai
  • China Merchants, CMA CGM closer to Santos terminal purchase
  • 17 countries meet in Singapore for talks on combating piracy in Asia
  • Pirates release tanker and crew unharmed off Benin, West Africa
  • Emirates orders 36 A380s giving Airbus' big plane new lease on life
  • China hits Qantas, Delta website references to HK, Taiwan, Macau, Tibet
  • Bad weather disrupts air cargo on both sides of the Atlantic

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • "K" Line takes delivery of another technologically proficient coal carrier
  • "K" Line takes delivery of ultra-large containership
  • 'The budget should allocate funds to develop inland waterways for freight movement'
  • COSCO vessel first ever boxship to receive cyber-enabled status for energy management system
  • Global shipping industry, environmental organisations call for prohibiting carriage of non-compliant marine fuels from 2020
  • Liberia opens state-of-the-art maritime training institute
  • Milaha acquires largest container vessel
  • MSC announces new RoRo service to West Africa
  • Ship Agents Association of India registered
  • Wan Hai Lines to launch Japan Express service to Singapore, Malaysia
  • DP World & NIIF partner to create platform for investments in ports, transportation & logistics
  • 37th batch of Export Import Workshop in Feb.
  • CTL & BHP 2018 Conference & Expo opens today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • Oversized equipment to pass through Khorgos Gate
  • Senator focussing on Hamburg
  • LMTI inauguration in Liberia
  • Ever more freight at Leipzig/Halle airport
  • One toll device for seven countries
  • Two awards for Hamburg Süd
  • Torrea adds to his ATR responsibilities
  • More HGV block processing in Tyrol
  • Milaha building up fleet
  • BLG to work for furnishing giant
  • Etihad Airways terminates Teheran service
  • Call for ban on non-compliant marine fuels
  • Switzerland: Penthalaz rail centre inauguration
  • Emirates opens pharma corridors
  • Fiege managing good spirits
  • Year of change on Bertschi's top floor

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Vessel operators push fuel ban scheme ahead of IMO meeting
  • ESPO warns against 'unlimited' ship waste disposal strategy
  • Sanchi oil spill has widened
  • SM Line begins move to Busan
  • Golar LNG Partners secures 15-year, floating rate FSRU charter
  • Keppel Corp in talks with Borr Drilling to offload rigs
  • Odfjell in four-tanker order
  • Winning Shipping actively expanded fleet in 2017
  • China Ore Shipping chooses Tianjin Xingang to build Vale ore carriers

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Etihad pulls A330F fleet as US adds new security rules for Middle East airlines
  • Japanese carriers may need to rationalise merged box fleet as new ships arrive
  • Global shipping industry failing to fill the gender pay gap
  • PHOTOBLOG: BIFA 2018 Freight Service Awards
  • Some 40% of US DoT workers furloughed in government shutdown
  • Leveraging logistics to forecast trade trends
  • Innovation is nothing without distribution - Amazon's new automated stores
  • Heathrow names Chris Garton new chief operating officer
  • Raju Dhanhoa appointed as operations manager at ReBound

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • VIDEO: FSG launches Irish Ferries cruise ferry
  • Qatar based Milaha acquires its largest containership
  • Destination Gotland inks LNG fuel contract with Nauticor
  • Damen delivers five harbor tugs to Cuba
  • More owners of large vessels are opting for UV BWTS
  • IMO gets call for ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Tanzania halts registration of new vessels
    Reports of five vessels arrested for drug trafficking prompts presidential order
  • European ports voice concern over changes to waste regime
    Espo warns that proposed revisions of the Port Reception Facilities Directive will overburden ports and create more pollution
  • The art of stock picking for shipping
    Trading shipping stocks is like buying and selling ships, but on steroids, while shipowners must master the art of when...
  • Norden to take delivery of a newbuilding supramax
    Danish shipowner and operator expects to take delivery of a second newbuilding supramax next month
  • 'Sleepy' LPG shipping markets beginning to stir
    Ethane Opal and buoyant chemicals trade boost smaller segments but VLGCs are more downbeat owing to delays of Mariner East...
  • Danish growth plan is too maritime focused
    Danes should be prepared to embrace disruption of the maritime business model long before 2025
  • Singapore bunker industry needs to up its game to stay ahead
    Local bunker trading firms need to look overseas for the next phase of growth, says IBIA regional manager Simon Neo
  • Denmark sets out blueprint for maritime growth
    New plan includes initiatives aimed at making Denmark a global frontrunner within tests of maritime autonomous technologies and maritime digitalisation...
  • Daily Briefing
    A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
  • Greens back calls for ban on carrying non-compliant fuel oil bunkers
    Proposal to be discussed at IMO next month does not cover ships carrying HSFO as cargo
  • Some owners say no to having refinery on ship
    Shipowners busy evaluating which is best way to meet 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Rates recover ahead of Asia-US east coast contract season
    Container volumes rise 7.9% to the US east and Gulf coasts in 2017, far outpacing the 1.3% rise to the...
  • DP World partners India infrastructure fund for investment platform
    Venture to invest up to $3bn on ports, terminals, transportation and logistics projects in India
  • DSME in talks to sell loss-making wind power plant unit
    Shipbuilder mulling the sale of 'some capabilities' at its wind power plant affiliate
  • Chinese shipping needs more talent, says Shanghai Shipping Exchange
    China aims to narrow its technology, financial and knowledge gap with the maritime sector of developed economies
  • Flemish authorities to fund nine projects at Antwerp port
    Move is part of a broader strategy to help develop mobility solutions at the four Flemish seaports
  • Sanchi oil spill trebles in size, say experts
    Most effective way to contain the spill said to be raising the vessel via a salvage operation
  • GMS criticises Norwegian fund decision
    Cash buyer says fund's decision fails to take into account improvements taking place at Bangladesh ship recycling yards
  • Keppel O&M in talks to sell rigs to Borr Drilling
    News comes after shipbuilder delivers its first of five rigs built for Borr Drilling earlier in January
  • Cosco Singapore meets threshold to buy Cogent
    Company has received acceptances to acquire more than 98% of shares in Cogent

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Chinese container growth doubled in 2017
  • Asia-Europe airports post record, two-way freight volumes
  • Private ports shrink Chennai's market share
  • Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in Spain
  • Supply chain visibility tech poses new questions for shippers
  • Indices tip India to light up logistics in 2018
  • As US demand rises, 3PLs see margins squeezed
  • Breakbulk carrier competition dampens multi-purpose vessel rates

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • UAE sets new rules set for tankers, bulkers
    Federal Transportation Authority puts restrictions on foreign-flagged ships.
  • Ship tied to Yamal LNG still headed to US
    Vessel owner confirms ship that loadedf rom
  • China oil majors to ship more petrol, gasoil
    Export quotas point to higher shipment levels in 2018, but cargoes may be more front-end loaded for year.
  • Cement carrier attacked by Somali pirates
    Vessel and crew are reported safe as attacking mother ship backs away in Gulf of Aden.
  • Ship inspections go on despite US shutdown
    US Coast Guard says routine non-essential services will see shutdown effects while FMC suspends all operations.
  • Kirby given bullish outlook into 2018
    Wells Fargo analyst upgrades Houston-based Jones Act tank barge operator.
  • Norden selling bulker from non-core fleet
    Danish owner shedding a vessel from the handysize segment which is outside its investment focus.
  • Diana Shipping gets raise on panamax hire
    Athens-based bulker owner hires out panamax for 2018 as freight rates hit seasonal soft patch.
  • Diana Containerships sells pair after wider deal fails
    Fresh $22m sale emerges after buyer pulls out of possible seven-ship purchase.
  • Latvian Shipping lends Vitol $348m
    Short-term loan to parent covers its 'group financial obligations'.
  • Tug held after losing power during tow
    Vessel breaks down while pulling another tug off Dover.
  • Hagland and North Sea form shipbroking joint venture in renewables
    Norwegian and Danish brokerages join up with what is expected to be a growth platform.
  • Gunvor eyes big spend on clean fuel
    Trader says it could invest hundreds of millions in Dutch refinery.
  • Milaha adds its biggest boxship
    Qatari owner snaps up German vessel as it expands its fleet.
  • PDVSA tanker cargo seized over debts
    Dutch lawyer confirms arrest of oil on Venezuela's Proteo in legal dispute.
  • South Korean yards tipped for upturn
    South Korean shipbuilders are expected to see improved conditions in 2018 as the market pulls back from one of the worst years in recent memory. Investment in new vessels spiked by almost 60% to $58.7bn in 2017, with tankers, bulkers and gas carriers all increasingly in demand, according to figures from Clarksons. Ship orders rise 15% from 2016 nadir Despite the improved order flow, the 902 ne
  • Nauticor to supply Gotland with LNG fuel
    Swedish ferry owner signs up for bunkers for new ro-pax.
  • Denmark outlines growth blueprint to 2025
    Government wants to be a "power hub" for technology and digitalisation.
  • Scrapping slumps despite climb in demolition prices
    India again tops recycling table as tankers' total doubles while dry cargo tally tumbles
  • SITC now expects 50% profit jump
    Boxship market moved definitively in owner's favour last year.
  • Bulker owners enjoying 'Goldilocks' pricing
    Dry cargo asset values on the rise but market is neither too hot or too cold, Pareto says.
  • More groups back carriage ban for non-compliant fuels
    Intertanko and others want to see prohibition enter force in 2020 with sulphur cap.
  • Fleet utilisation falls at Prosafe
    Cypriot owner had 36% of floatels operating in fourth quarter.
  • Uy's CLC orders up to four ro-paxes
    Firm order plus three options inked at Japan's Kegoya Dock.
  • Fredriksen sells trio of bulkers from Seatankers fleet
    Tycoon has sold three on the water ships after growing newbuilding orderbook.
  • DP World deal deepens ties between Emirates and India
    New $3bn project comes just three months after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority investment in Indian fund.
  • Bohai Ferry contracts new ro-pax in China
    Domestic owner picks Shandong Huanghai for latest passengership.
  • Klaveness pool results 'well above' forecast
    Norwegian group says supramaxes and panamaxes prospering in volatile markets.
  • Tanzania suspends ship registration
    Overseas vessels barred from joining flag after series of drugs seizures.
  • Sembcorp Marine shares continue to surge higher
    Upgrade and positive sentiment from management at investor conference driving up stock.
  • Work on Sanchi black box to start Monday
    Meanwhile, China has defended its efforts to save the crew of sunken NITC suezmax tanker.
  • Keppel Corp confirms talks with Borr Drilling
    However, Singapore rig builder says no definitive agreement has been reached between the two parties.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Port Authority of Strasbourg inks cooperative services agreement with HAROPA
    The Port Authority of Strasbourg (PAS) in France and port operator HAROPA of the Port of Le Havre have inked an agreement regarding four ar...
  • Commerce submits results of aluminum import investigation to Trump
    The U.S. Commerce Department has completed its investigation into the effect of wrought and unwrought aluminum imports on U.S. national sec...
  • Info-X, INTTRA combine to integrate booking with TMS
    Ocean shipping software provider INTTRA has expanded its partnership with the freight forwarding software provider Info-X, to let customers...
  • USTR: China uses status as WTO member to become 'dominant' trade player
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report released last week on China's compliance with World Trade Organization obligati...
  • SMC³ adds small-package rating capabilities to LTL platforms
    Technology and logistics solutions provider SMC³ has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and auditing solution platforms, RateWar...
  • Survey: Shipping volumes expected to rise in 2018, rate increases a concern
    Nearly 76 percent of shippers surveyed expect their shipment volumes to increase in 2018, according to the results of a newly released indu...
  • NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the g...
  • Port of Vancouver USA board votes to kill lease for proposed oil export terminal
    The Port of Vancouver USA is on the verge of killing a proposed project that would have potentially brought hundreds of thousands of crude ...
  • Environmental, maritime organizations call for carriage ban on non-compliant ship fuel
    A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Libyan output set to rise as Wintershall reopens As-Sarah field
    Libya is set for a 50,000 b/d boost in its crude oil output as the Wintershall-operated As-Sarah field was restarted late Sunday, sources with knowledge of the matter said over the weekend.
  • Crude futures rise slightly after Senate moves to end US government shutdown
    NYMEX February crude rose 12 cents to $63.49/b Monday after the US Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government, ending, for now, a shutdown that had stretched into its third day.
  • Global economic recovery seen offsetting more US supply, seasonal weakness
    A busy week on the economic calendar will test whether the risk-on rally that has upended global markets for equities, bonds, currencies -- along with commodities, including oil -- can stay alive.
  • Bad weather curtails Malta bunkering operations: port authority
    Rough weather in the Mediterranean around Malta has restricted bunkering operations at the island, although this is now easing and operations are expected to return to normal overnight, a spokesman for the port authority said Monday evening.
  • Japan bunker fuel operations slowed by adverse weather
    Bunker fuel operations in Japan were heard to be limited Monday, with heavy snow and windy conditions slowing down activities, Japan based traders said Monday.
  • Support grows for IMO fuel oil carriage ban
    The proposal is due to be discussed at a meeting of the IMO's sub-committee on pollution prevention and response in February.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC coalition eyes continued oil market management beyond 2018
    "my guidance to my colleagues is that we should not limit our efforts to 2018."
  • FUTURES: Crude up on rising optimism, lower rig counts
    Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said overall compliance was at 129% in December and 107% for the whole of 2017.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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