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BRIEFS
July 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 2M Alliance revises transatlantic network as trade demand shorter transits
  • Maersk launches 2nd transatlantic service from Eastern Canada
  • Trump trade war now cast as Grinch that stole Christmas
  • Panalpina sees H1 profits rise and unveils another perishables investment
  • CEVA expects conversion of CMA CGM's securities no later than August 13
  • US fines HK shipper US$160,500 for shipping lithium batteries badly
  • HKIA heading for another record year for cargo
  • Spirit of Farnborough: Air cargo as a UK engine of growth post-Brexit
  • List of freighter transactions from mid-June through mid-July

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Double-digit profitability growth for Panalpina
  • First call ceremony held for ice-breaking LNG carrier at PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal
  • ONE releases export container to leading customer
  • Port of Zeebrugge sees increased throughput
  • Recommendations on opening of migration window for taxpayers till Aug. 31
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Vrrddhi Freight successfully steps into fifth year of operations
  • Yang Ming to upgrade China-Indonesia service
  • IPRCL jointly implements ' 18.8 k cr. of rail projects to reduce logistics costs
  • JN Port felicitates the Top Performers of 2017-18
  • Monitoring of realisation of export proceeds on shipping bills on which drawback has been claimed & disbursed
  • PSA Sical starts celebrations for PSA's 20th year in India
  • Tata Steel toying with idea to develop port in Odisha
  • Transporters' strike causing huge losses
  • GST Council recommends a slew of amendments

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Schoeller sells feeder container carrier BTL
  • Nigerian Ports Authority lifts Maersk Line 'congestion' suspension
  • DSME sells Mangalia yard after Romania government does deal with Damen
  • Rising costs blamed as Hyundai HI and Samsung HI continue losses
  • Major Indian ports to roll out port community system by December
  • Nissen Kaiun books MR pair for Chevron charter

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Legal double-whammy hangs over container lines caught up in US Iran sanctions
  • Customers turn away, believing Etihad plans to cut its freighter fleet to just four
  • 'Overcapacity not trade wars to blame for falling demand on Asia-US east coast'
  • PHOTO BLOG: Farnborough Air Show 2018
  • AAPA warns of $4trn cost of failure to invest in US ports
  • Trade wars: how is air cargo impacted?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Mark Lamarre named CEO of Seaspan Shipyards
  • 3D production engineering helps rapid rollout of NYC Ferry fleet
  • KVH marks mini-VSAT milestone
  • Calls for duck boat ban as NTSB continues investigation of fatal sinking
  • LNG fueled Princess Cruises duo will be biggest ships ever built in Italy
  • Court ruling sees Wilhelmsen abandon plan to acquire Drew

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Port Arthur LNG development hangs in balance after Woodside withdrawal
    US-based Sempra Energy says it is still fully committed to the project
  • Bangladeshi dockyard blast kills two
    Three more were left injured after a gas cylinder exploded
  • Wärtsilä smart technology optimism tempered by geopolitics
    Jaakko Eskola, president and chief executive of Wärtsilä, sees positive momentum in second-quarter numbers and there is optimism about the...
  • IMB urges 'extreme caution' in Philippine waters
    The IMB advises all vessels to take strict anti-piracy measures
  • Tanker market drags on Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation
    Results come as Stifel expects tanker rates to pick up in the remaining part of the year
  • London Club sets up Cyprus unit as Brexit backstop
    Concern over EU departure growing in Britain's maritime sector
  • US sinks Wilhelmsen's $400m acquisition of Drew Marine
    Norwegian group disagrees with FTC's assertion that merger would harm customers and says it will take a one-off hit from...
  • Scorpio Bulkers marks return to profit in second quarter
    Update: Company executives say strategy going forward will be on sale and leaseback deals
  • Carrier woes weigh on charter market
    The idle boxship pool has continued to rise as carriers scale back on capacity
  • UK Club redeems $100m hybrid bond
    Capital has grown substantially over last decade, insists marine mutual
  • HPH Trust posts lower first-half volumes and profit
    Terminal operator cautious over outlook for the rest of the year
  • HHI and SHI suffer as costs ramp up
    Results come as Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association warns that South Korea's yards are expected to have their worst annual...
  • Icelandic fishing company takes 25% stake in Eimskip
    Stake acquired from US investor
  • Crowley takes delivery of LNG-fuelled con-ro vessel
    Jones Act outfit partnering with ExxonMobil for cleaner bunkering
  • Inventory run-downs threaten transpacific box freight growth
    Reduction in demand and further tariffs will add more pain for box carriers dependent on transpacific volume growth
  • Fincantieri to build LNG ships for Princess Cruises
    The two next-generation 175,000-tonne cruiseships will be the largest vessels built so far in Italy, with deliveries scheduled in Monfalcone...
  • Sinotrans & CSC wins dispute over disposal of dry bulker operator CSC Phoenix
    State logistics and shipping conglomerate has won a suit against its private counterparty in an earlier equity disposal deal
  • Daily Briefing
    ExxonMobil sees role of LNG bunkering in multi-fuel future | Angelicoussis splits scrubber orders as fleet retrofit begins | UK...
  • Indonesian coal exporters baffled as insurance rule looms
    Domestic coal production might also decline from 2019 in line with the nation's development plan, reducing shipments
  • Meeting customer demand is key challenge, says SIPG president
    Yan calls the disposal of LBCT 'a big pity', although the setback will not deter SIPG from overseas investment
  • Electronic bills of lading can help prevent fraud or deception
    Carriers, exporters, importers and everyone else involved in international trade are solving the problems of fraud using new technology

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • NW Seaport Alliance blames cheaper Canada rail for market share loss
  • Moderate ILWU leaders vie to succeed McEllrath
  • Charleston begins wharf work on terminal to handle 18,000-TEU vessels
  • Baltic port competition for Asia cargo heats up
  • European breakbulk outlook brightens
  • Trade war impact clouding container logistics outlook

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Keppel snaps up new contract to convert LNG carrier to FSRU
    Singapore-based shipyard to complete project for mystery owner by year end.
  • US soybeans may head to South America
    Trade war may encourage American exporters to ship the commodity south rather than east, Scorpio Bulkers executive says.
  • Seaspan picks new chief executive
    Canadian containership owner snaps up ex-CEO of ASC for top job.
  • Wagenborg confirms ballast tank puncture on grounded MPP
    The environmental damage is minimal with no damage to machinery onboard, official tells TradeWinds.
  • Teekay Offshore names new CFO
    US-listed master limited partnership picks offshore energy veteran to head finance.
  • Hutchison Ports narrows earnings
    Singaporean company sees lower second-quarter profit amid lower revenue, higher expenses.
  • Cosco Shipping Energy sounds profit warning
    But annual meeting hears of counter-cyclical response, including seizing golden LNG growth opportunities
  • Scorpio Bulkers slips below second quarter forecasts
    New York-listed owner pays out fourth consecutive quarterly dividend.
  • Scrubbers set to split tanker market, says analyst
    Complex economics face owners with VLCC retrofits ranging from $4m to $8m and uncertainty over fuel price.
  • Samsung Heavy nets $370m trio
    New deal with US owner brings some cheer to shipbuilder after disappointing quarterly numbers.
  • GasLog sounds trade war concern for market recovery
    Paul Wogan says hostilities have yet to reach the level where investment would be deterred.
  • US ruling kills off Wilhelmsen's planned takeover of Drew Marine
    Norwegian group abandons acquisition and agrees $20m termination fee
  • UK P&I Club redeems hybrid bond
    The UK P&I Club has redeemed a $100m hybrid bond which was issued in 2008 in preparation for the EU Solvency II directive. UK Club launches search for safety innovations It explains the decision comes with the club having experienced a $300m improvement in capital during the past decade and holding free reserves of $540m at the close of its last full year in February. UK Club chairman Alan Oliv
  • Tanker market 'downright ugly' in 2018
    Difficulties in crude and products will keep major players in the red, Stifel says.
  • Short-sellers target Maersk in record numbers
    Increasing tension between US and China contributing to trend.
  • Fincantieri boosts order haul with Princess newbuildings
    Global orderbook continues to spiral as more ships set to be LNG powered.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries slumps to a loss
    South Korean shipbuilder returns to the red in the second quarter.
  • MOL and China Cosco LNG carrier confirms new seasonal route
    An LNG carrier jointly owned by MOL and China Cosco has completed the first shipment from the Yamal project to China. The voyage is significant as the 172,600-cbm Vladimir Rusanov (built 2017) used the Northern Sea Route during the trip, opening up a new seasonal trade route. In a joint statement the shipowners said the vessel sailed from Sabetta Port to PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal in 19 day
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries posts deep second quarter loss
    Shipbuilding giant sees loss run a long way beyond what analysts had projected.
  • Kim Heng adds two more anchor handlers
    Singapore offshore player takes units from the fleets of Emas and Swissco as part of its plan to gain better economies of scale in the offshore sector.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Next wave of crane deliveries in Virginia begins
    Norfolk International Terminals reported Monday that the heavy-load vessel Happy Buccaneer was at berth with the first group of six rail-mounted gantry cranes that are the centerpieces of the $375 million capacity-expansion project that is under way.
  • Applications filed to import controlled substances
    The Drug Enforcement Administration has received applications from five U.S. companies seeking to import controlled substances.
  • Leading Americas seeks duty exemption in Illinois
    Leading Americas Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for its facility in Hampshire, Ill.
  • Bacardi serves FTZ Board with alcohol request
    Bacardi USA Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zone Board for its facility in Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Wilhelmsen abandons Drew Marine acquisition
    Norway's Wilhelmsen has abandoned a plan acquisition of Drew Marine, a U.S. company that makes marine water treatment chemicals and services for ships.
  • U.S. freight market throttles back in June
    Growth in the North American freight market continued in June, but at a slower rate than in recent months, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
  • Nonbinding resolution supporting ICE passes House
    Thirty-four Democrats and one Republican on Wednesday voted in opposition to a House resolution in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as another 133 Democrats abstained from a "yes" or "no" vote by voting "present."
  • Container freight rate indices disagree again
    Two of the primary indices for measuring container freight rates are once again heading in the opposite direction after carriers significantly reduced capacity in the major east-west trade lanes.
  • Fewer ships declared total losses
    A review of shipping safety by the insurance company Allianz says while there was a slight uptick in shipping incidents - or "casualties" as they are termed in the industry - during the past year, there was a continuing downward trend in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Oil market parries Iran/US jawboning as cracks rally
    Early bullishness triggered by a war of words between Iran and the US evaporated by the end of Monday trading, as ICE September Brent settled near flat, down 1 cent at $73.06/b.
  • HSFO dominates summer interest in NWE; LSFO, LSSR slack: sources
    The Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil crack has paved the way for a strong fuel oil market this summer, reflected in the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack, while value for low sulfur fuel oil and straight run drag behind leading to a soft hi-lo and weak LSSR premiums.
  • Distillate arrivals into Europe in July from USGC remain at 1.7 mil mt
    But arbitrage shut for H2 July.
  • ISO working with oil, engine associations on handling of IMO-compliant 0.5% bunker fuel
    It added that the current ISO 8217: 2017 standard is applicable to 2020's 0.5% sulfur fuel.
  • Virgin Voyages inks agreement with Wartsila for scrubbers, other marine solutions
    Three Virgin Voyages vessels will be equipped with Wartsila's hybrid scrubber system.
  • US-based WeissLaw joins claims investigation against Aegean Marine
    A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased shares of the company between April 28, 2016 and June 4, 2018, it said.
  • FUTURES: Crude trades lower during Asian trading session
    "Prices are consolidating at the moment in the Asian market post the swings last week," an analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Iran's Khamenei supports blocking Mideast oil exports if its crude sales are stopped
    If oil from Iran is not be exported, oil of no country in the region will be exported,Khamenei said Saturday in a speech.

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