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September 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 6.7pc to US$766/TEU, off 0.3pc to USWC
  • DHL Express to raise rates for HK and Macau by 4.9pc
  • Freightos gains US$44.4m with SGX group in new funding round
  • Port of Savannah plans to boost capacity to 8m TEU by 2028
  • Top 5 box ports achieve 6.8pc Q2 growth, but US-China tariffs a threat
  • BIO-UV installs ballast water treatment system on CMA CGM's newbuild
  • World's first biocide free marine coating introduced by Nippon Paint Marine
  • Fixed-wing drones - a growing buzz and not a bust
  • Singapore's Changi Airport aims for automated terminal
  • Air Italy chooses GAC USA as its GSA for cargo operations in America
  • Jessica Tyler is AA Cargo's new vice president, strategy and development

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
  • Centre of excellence in Maritime Law established in Mumbai
  • FFFAI organising conference on INSTC at FWC 2018 venue
  • Freight association opposes sulphur surcharge
  • Aug. sees jump of 18 pc in exports of textile & apparel
  • A slew of new generation infrastructure inaugurated at PPT
  • Additional Secretary in Ministry of Shipping visits JNPT
  • Haldia Dock Complex, Kolkata Port Trust bags 'National Safety Award - Runners-Up' for 2016
  • JNPT SEZ leases 44 acres to Hindustan Infralog
  • Kolkata Port & Nepal delegation discuss further enhancing trade
  • Port of Antwerp working on structural solutions to improve mobility
  • Blue Dart announces major expansion plans
  • CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri expertly handles vintage cars brought in for prestigious rally
  • Electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration handled at Frankfurt Airport
  • MIAL Cargo is now AEO certified

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Restructuring logistics in Dubai
  • Sensors to smarten up 30,000 freight cars
  • UTA picks finance guru as CFO
  • Geodis installs TMS for CEP services in France
  • Improving trucking conditions in port of Antwerp
  • British Airways and Air France KLM quit Iran
  • Egyptian National Railways purchase new locomotives
  • Carotrans receives accolade from TCC Logistics
  • President of maritime scientists elected
  • Nordic-Turkish forwarding partnership
  • CEIV Pharma certified SIA Cargo launches new product
  • Bavaria shuttle augments route network
  • Developing Avondale hub near New Orleans port
  • SF Express catches hairy crabs and a B747F
  • Raben goes shopping to expand German network
  • Healy to head Fedex Express in Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • SBB Cargo searching for minority stakeholders

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • VLGC market showing signs of a cyclical recovery
  • China's coastal container fleet grows exponentially in the first half of 2018
  • Bunkerer Bomin exits Singapore and Antwerp amid falling margins
  • Debate over scrubbers continues to split shipping
  • Eni to supply low-sulphur fuels from late 2019
  • TTA plans USD46 million bond issues
  • Fairplay survey reveals drop in cyber attacks as shipowners bolster defences
  • MSC chooses Panasia scrubbers for 29 ships
  • Shipping warned not to overlook people's role in cyber defence

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • Carriers cannot afford to 'sit on their hands' as Asia-Europe spot rates tumble
  • DFDS revamps service network from Norway, adding capacity and new call
  • Air charter brokers brace for a bumpy ride in the final quarter
  • Warning to forwarders as appetite for fake goods will rise alongside trade war tariffs
  • Maersk confirms merger of MCC Transport Seago and Sealand
  • Comment: When should importers start shopping for Christmas shopping?
  • 'No-deal' Brexit could cause havoc at European airports
  • No cheers among US breweries as transport costs swallow profits
  • Blockchain 'not ready' to fully support global supply chain

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • Signet Maritime CEO receives USCG Meritorious Public Service Award
  • NTSB reports on partial sinking of towboat Savage Ingenuity
  • NASSCO starts construction of first John Lewis class oiler
  • Dorian LPG: We're talking to BW LPG about its offer
  • DNV GL issues new guidelines for floating wind turbines

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: 2020 vision
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • IMO says 2020 low-sulphur compliance the easiest option
    Flouting new sulphur regulations will not be practical, says Edmund Hughes. Political relief is unlikely. Bureaucratic loopholes short lived and unreliable
  • Dorian says it has held more talks with BW
    Dorian says it continues to evaluate BW's proposal as well as other undisclosed alternatives
  • Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List
    Decent access to the internet at sea is the second most important element for seafarers after salary, says Inmarsat
  • China denies plan to ban open loop scrubbers
    Maritime officials deny speculation of a looming ban as industry opinion over open loop scrubber technology becomes increasingly polarised
  • The Interview: Charles Hammond
    Forth Ports chief executive likes Munro climbing, golf and Led Zeppelin, but insists he is anything but dazed and confused
  • Monjasa confident of 2020 global fuel availability
    Some shipowners may have to start receiving fuel cargo loads as early as August 2019, warns chief operating officer
  • Minoan Lines posts first-half profit after paying off bank debt
    The company said it expects the results during the second half will be enhanced by its addition of new routes
  • Supramax earnings climb on coal and grain trades
    Some brokers view the uptick as a temporary high as coal imports into China may start to slow following week-long...
  • APL says premium ocean product 'proving its worth'
    Track record of success proves useful to APL as it set about trying to court customers for premium service
  • Trafigura names first of 35 new tankers
    The newbuilds will be delivered from now through 2019, with the majority expected in the first quarter
  • Maersk vessel held in Tunisia over Maersk Honam claims
    Feedership arrested in Tunisia is expected to be released next week after claims are made in relation to Maersk Honam...
  • US ports join campaign against Trump's tariffs
    American companies are already feeling the impact of earlier tariffs in the form of rising costs and operational disruptions
  • Port of Savannah expansion to boost container handling by 45%
    For the past 10 years, the port of Savannah has grown faster than any other major port in the US
  • Daily Briefing
    Industry heavyweights fire salvo into sulphur compliance crisis | Sulphur cap demands 2020 vision | Exclusive interview with Charles Hammond...
  • Lloyd's pre-tax profit halved in first half
    Sharp fall in investment income offsets improved underwriting result as gross written premiums edged up 2% to £19.3bn
  • Yang Ming expands Vietnam and Thailand services
    Yang Ming has teamed up with Cosco, OOCL, Wan Hai and RCL to expand its intra-Asia services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • Trans-Pac spot rates drop ahead of new tariff threat
  • In Amazon era, shipper supply chains take higher priority
  • US shippers advised to extend hours to add truck capacity
  • Wilmington, NC, partially reopens, sets Monday normal service
  • US logistics managers scramble to cut trucking costs
  • New Orleans bullish on pending port projects

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • US takes lion's share of EU soybean imports
    The EU and US agreed in July to increase trade in several areas and products, notably soybeans.
  • East Coast refiners receiving more oil from Gulf of Mexico
    New fleets of tankers and barges in the Gulf Coast reduce the cost of shipping crude.
  • Frontline, Golden Ocean appoint two new board members
    Shipping executive Ulrika Laurin and financier James O'Shaughnessy fill vacancies on both companies' boards.
  • Hadjiyiannis adds to VLCC feast with Seaways veteran
    Tanker flagged as possible scrap candidate finds a trading buyer.
  • Fleet Management branches out in Europe
    Hong Kong headquartered Fleet Management has planted a third flag in Europe with a new subsidiary in the Netherlands. It has taken over NAESS Ship Management in Amsterdam, adding to existing European arms in London and Cyprus. Kishore Rajvanshy, managing director of Fleet Management, says an initial 13 ships will be run out of the Amsterdam office. NAESS Ship Management was set up in 1973 and
  • UK offshore workers to vote on strike action
    Ballot planned by Unite union over whether to walk out in search of 4% pay deal.
  • Garden Reach aims for $49m IPO
    Indian shipyard follows Cochin, Mazagon Dock and Goa on flotation trail.
  • Seadrill rigs set to boost anchor-handlers
    Two platforms being readied for North Sea and Barents Sea work.
  • Dorian LPG reveals further talks with BW
    John Hadjipateras and key lieutenants sat down for "several hours" with suitor's representatives.
  • DNB Markets sounds note of caution amid LNG optimism
    Fleet growth likely to push ahead of new liquefaction projects at start of next decade, bank says.
  • Schulte's new Singapore HQ to accommodate growth
    Owner and manager moves into Bernhard Schulte House as it looks to expand.
  • Desail orders ro-ro at Bohai
    Chinese group inks deal for vessel due in 2020.
  • Rasmussen exits investment in Borr Drilling
    Tor Olav Troim takes a chunk of shares as Norwegian investor exits.
  • Union Maritime linked to eight-ship deal with BP Shipping
    Transaction worth $108m would be the largest executed by the British tanker and bulker owner.
  • SeaBird fixes out two survey ships
    Oslo-listed owner finds term work for vessels in the Americas.
  • Guangzhou Port's Yuan Yue woos London
    Deputy terminal chief pledges openness as she aims for cooperation with UK industry.
  • Polemis sells latest VLCC for demolition
    Greek owner has secured almost $19m from his fourth VLCC scrap sale of 2018.
  • Yang Ming boosts Asian run with OOCL and RCL
    Taiwanese owner also takes slots on Cosco's Thailand service.
  • Stena Bulk changes gears to scrap suezmax
    Erik Hanell confirms change of plan on tanker owned by joint-venture.
  • Trafigura confirms options to buy 35 tanker newbuilds
    Trader names first two in series of suezmaxes, LR2s and MRs in Korea and China.
  • Uljanik to spin off 3 Maj yard
    Croatian shipbuilding group comes up with new plan to raise much-needed cash.
  • Korean box volume growth slows on China-US trade row
    Trade minister says protracted trade tension between the US and China is the 'new normal'.
  • Global Ship Lease adds Maersk Line to charterer portfolio
    Ian Webber-led container leasing company secures potential two-year charter from Danish giant.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • Port of Baltimore hosts ACL christening of Atlantic Star
  • Port of Indiana cheers arrival of brewery tanks
  • Helm Operations joins Volaris Group
  • Maersk containership arrested in Tunisia
  • Trade court to review constitutionality of steel tariffs
  • Intermodal providers tout reliability for shippers
  • Convoy raises $185 million to 'transform' trucking
  • British freight group fumes over sulphur surcharge
  • Georgia expanding container, rail capacity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  • Crude settles higher after volatile session
    Crude futures settled higher after a volatile session on Friday
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 11% on week, further draw to come: PJK
  • Loadings at Russia's Primorsk port to resume Saturday after works
    Loadings at Russia's Primorsk port will resume Saturday after works that started on Tuesday and were due to last four days
  • Bunkering sector mulls biofuel use in new 2020 sulfur standards
    As the bunkering industry gears up for the International Maritime Organization's tighter sulfur emission standards from 2020, some market participants
  • Fuel supplier Bomin to exit Singapore, Antwerp bunker markets
    "Going forward Bomin will operate from only two offices: Houston and Hamburg," the company said Friday.
  • Shell eyes bigger oil, gas footprint in India with latest hiring: sources
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on bullish data, supply concerns
  • IMO sees 'by far' majority of ships complying with 2020 sulfur cap
    "By far the majority will be using compliant fuel. If you're not doing that, you're creating bureaucratic barriers for yourself."
  • Singapore Sep bunker demand likely to rebound from Aug
    Singapore delivered bunker fuel demand is expected to see an uptick in September, compared with August when some shipowners opted
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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