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November 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China urges US to be positive while Trump bristles ahead of G20
  • EU proposes to increase WTO judges to 7 and give 2 full time jobs
  • China growth expected to slow to 6.3pc, says Renmin U study
  • China debt poses greater threat than trade war: Forbes analysis
  • CMA CGM named most accomplished Asia Pacific shipowner
  • 5 big box lines setting up IT association without irking regulators
  • Filipino seafarers call for probe into practices that jeopardise safety
  • Slowing trade, politics threaten Latin America's box shipping sector
  • Cargotec invests US$36.2 million in digital development in Finland
  • Mombasa to serve as port for Mozambique coal shipments to Kenya
  • Air cargo demand rises as Asian airlines' peak season ramps up
  • Delhi airport sets annual cargo record - one million tonnes to October
  • K+ N buys New York rush-job expert Quick International Courier
  • Dnata increases investment in US operations, launches LAX service

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • CEVA Logistics in strategic partnership with CMA CGM
  • CMA CGM Group recognised as most accomplished Asia Pacific shipowner
  • Ocean Network Express holds business briefing for institutional investors & media
  • Vessel operating costs could be impacted by inflation, says report
  • Dispute settlement body of WTO to set up panel to examine America's allegations against alleged export subsidy measures in India
  • Engineering exports projected to touch new high
  • Iron ore imports set to attain a high this fiscal
  • Port of Antwerp to interact with seafood exporters to Europe in Kochi on Dec. 3
  • A comprehensive deliberation on key issues sees wide stakeholder participation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Switzerland: railfreight volume shrinks
  • Port Botany to enhance rail capacity
  • Hellmann banks on start-up airfreight platform
  • Freetown terminal in Sierra Leone officially extended
  • Intradco/Turkish Cargo fly lions from Ukraine to South...
  • Three Atlas awards for Fevzi Gandur in 2018
  • Russian flat cars for German rail operator
  • Steinle switches to Interroll
  • British project cargo specialist charters AN-124
  • Quiet Logistics opens fulfilment centre
  • Port Synergy: new straddle carriers lighten carbon footprint
  • UAE rail network expanding
  • Neoline and Renault developing sustainable wind project
  • Swiss Post board now complete
  • Satisfactory 9M/2018 for Circle
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Qatar Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • China-Europe truck service gears up for January launch after successful pilot
  • Supply chain radar: Vincent's Grand Plan for Damco is already 'faltering and spluttering'
  • Strong dollar masking tariff impact as US consumers carry on spending
  • Renault drives into the future, sending cars across the Atlantic on sailing ships
  • As global spend on IT rockets, so will its disruptive impact on logistics, says report
  • The elongated, take-make-dispose supply chain under threat
  • Flexport's Ryan Petersen on tariffs, China and fuel surcharges
  • Supply chain radar: MSC to take over Atlantic Forwarding as stress builds in the supply chain

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • Baleària floats out second LNG fueled newbuild
  • Rolls-Royce launches new line of waterjets at Workboat Show
  • Schottel control upgrade gives 1998-built ASD tug new lease on life
  • Ferry completes fully autonomous dock-to-dock trial
  • Capital Products to merge tankers into Diamond S
  • Hurtigruten expedition ship to get keel-to-mast makeover
  • BV provides online verification for marine procurement marketplace

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • Warning of ports chaos under no-deal Brexit
    Transport department criticised for complacency, poor communications with business and "worryingly underdeveloped" Brexit plans that are yet to be tested
  • CEVA completes first China-Europe road freight trip
    Implementation of TIR in China set to boost One Belt, One Road initiative
  • Maersk joins feeder frenzy
    A source familiar with the deal told Lloyd's List that Maersk will pay $28m to $29m per vessel, which will...
  • Career devoted to maritime industry recognised at SAMEA awards
    Capt Jitendra Misra received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Lloyd's List SAMEA celebration, with Topaz Energy and Marine, Bahri...
  • Ships using Kerch Strait still face risks
    Swedish Club P&I Ukraine correspondents do not expect problems for Russian and Ukrainian seafarers but warn of potentially prolonged detentions
  • Bocomm Leasing searches for solid ground on shifting sands
    Asset management will not be Bocomm Leasing's focus, but upcoming new accounting rules may force lessors to take greater ownership...
  • Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners
    The new company will control 68 crude and product tankers and will be led by Diamond S's management team
  • INTTRA chief will stand down following takeover
    E2open said INTTRA had made 'tremendous' progress under Mr Fay's stewardship, in which the company has increased volumes and revenues...
  • Daily Briefing
    Laggards could pay more for ballast water systems | Trump threatens to raise existing tariffs on China | Capes rebound...
  • Algeria signs $6bn phosphate plant deal with China
    A predicted decline in Algeria's oil and gas revenue dictates a new direction for the north African country
  • Greek companies fined $4m for oil discharges at US ports
    Nicos IV failed to report the discharge of oil-contaminated ballast water at the port of Houston last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • In-house schooling delivers new US truck drivers
  • US ports seek greater share of federal funding
  • End-to-end logistics pursuit holds risks for major container lines
  • CEVA banks on rapid forwarder growth from CMA CGM unit
  • US contract filing exemption would boost carrier efficiency

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • Navios Maritime Holdings looks for reverse stock split
    Navios Maritime Holdings wants to reverse split its stock to get back into compliance with the New York Stock Exchange. The Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner is putting a 1-for-10 reverse split to a shareholder vote at its annual meeting, set for 21 December in Monaco. Navios Maritime Holdings gets $7m for panamax The move is intended to get Navios' share price above the $1 threshold as require
  • APL not worried about Matson attempt to block subsidies
    APL says Matson's attempt to strip ships of a federal subsidy is lacking as Matson's Guam trade falls off
  • BP thinks more LNG carriers will be built on spec
    Growing need for flexibility in LNG market will demand built-in redundancy as sector shifts to commoditised trading model.
  • Cosco Shipping gets approvals to raise $2bn
    The container port and shipping arm of state conglomerate China Cosco Shipping can sell commercial paper and notes to raise CNY $2.2bn for debt repayment in the next 24 months.
  • GasLog confirms dividend, share repurchase
    Paul Wogan-led owner has said it was considering them but gave no details.
  • Stevenson expects Diamond S private investors to hold firm
    While most have waited years for company to get public, Craig Stevenson explains why now may not be the right time for anyone to sell shares.
  • GasLog gets $25m in cash flow deal with MLP
    Andrew Orekar-led MLP expects heightened competitiveness in reducing quarterly outlay of incremental cash flow by half for dividend above certain threshold.
  • Bohai Ferry aims to have 19-ship fleet by 2025
    Shanghai-listed Chinese owner plans to bring another four to six ro-paxes and ro-ros into operation, including some that can carry hazardous chemicals.
  • UK ports "confident" of coping with Brexit problems
    A UK ports body has said it is confident of meeting the challenges of Brexit next year. Tim Morris, CEO of the UK Major Ports Group, was responding to a UK parliament committee report saying major disruption is a real prospect in the event of a no-deal scenario. He said "The UK port sector is a resilient and adaptable one. "Most of the UK's major ports already handle huge volumes of non-EU trad
  • Bergen Yangzhou selling supramaxes after bankruptcy
    Norwegian bulker owner Bergen Yangzhou Supramax Carriers is selling off its two ships after being declared bankrupt. DVB Bank pushed the Berged-based shipowner into bankruptcy, confirmed by a court earlier this year, after the shipowner failed to pay up on its loans due in December. Bergen Yangzhou trustee Gunnar A Haahjem said its 57,000-dwt Grand Breaker and Grand Pioneer (both built 2011) ha
  • Ferry makes three autonomous dock calls in Norway
    Wartsila completes further test of auto-docking technology.
  • KNOT STS tanker accident revealed
    Owner says it notified authorities of "minor" incident in Brazil last year.
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank is born as funds buy 100% of HSH
    German lender completes first ever Landesbank privatisation as JC Flowers and others buy out local banks to add to stakes.
  • Sale puts Valles one ship away from bulker exit
    Valles bought the vessel and sister ship back in 2004 for $24m each.
  • Plastic wrapper stalls Indian ro-pax
    A discarded plastic wrapper brought an Indian ro-pax to a halt after it was sucked into a cooling pipe. The Indian Express reported that the waste blocked the pipe, forcing the engines to shut down on the 6,500-gt Voyage Symphony (built 2015), which was en route in the Gulf of Khambhat on 21 November, with 400 passengers on board. The ship needed a tow and is now being repaired. It will be back
  • VIDEO: captain's rescue wins IMRF HERO award
    An Indian master who spotted and rescued two drifting French fishermen has scooped the industry's top individual bravery award for 2018. Captain Siddarth Sharma was honoured by the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) for his actions. His 1,900-gt integrated tug-barge Astal-Lorida (built 1977), operated by Trinitas Ship Management, was en route from New Orleans to be scrapped
  • COSL selling tanker business to CNOOC
    OSV specialist offloads crude duo to its parent.
  • Cape woes ease but coal and soybeans hit smaller segments
    Earnings for capesize bulkers have found renewed strength, while underperforming US exports and Chinese imports may hurt smaller segments
  • LNG carrier holed in berth accident at Sakhalin
    Grand Elena hit mooring dolphin as it left Russian port.
  • VIDEO: three crew rescued as cargoship hits reef
    Three crew have been saved after falling overboard following a reef grounding in Vietnam. The 1,900-dwt cargoship Hai Minh 36 BIDV (built 2009) got stuck at Hon Lac, Van Phong, on Monday, the Thanh Nien website reported. It was en route to Hai Phong. Watch the video here The hull was punctured near the engine room, causing water ingress. VIDEO: fire tears through new Russian icebreaker Three
  • Nord/LB warns of rising shipping provisions
    German lender slashed figure in first nine months, but final quarter looks less positive.
  • Arcadia Shipmanagement of Greece sells first ship of 2018
    Greek tanker and bulker owner Arcadia Shipmanagement is set to conduct its first move this year in the sale-and-purchase market. US brokers claim the company is aiming to dispose of the 106,000-dwt Aegean Faith (built 2003). The ship, which is not due for special survey until February 2023, has reportedly gone for a higher-than-expected $13m. Valuation platform VesselsValue estimates that a s
  • New Hansa cruiseship coming 11 years late
    Sea Cloud to get hands on vessel after huge delay due to Portuguese yard bankruptcy.
  • Solstad adds PSV charters
    Solstad Offshore of Norway has won two more platform supply vessel (PSV) charters. Allseas has fixed the 4,500-dwt Normand Naley (built 2011) and 4,700-dwt Sea Supra (built 2014) for pipe-haul duties. Both contracts are for 70 days firm, plus options, starting in the first half of December.
  • VIDEO: fire tears through new Russian icebreaker
    Firefighters extinguish blaze at Admiralty Shipyard in St Petersburg.
  • Pola Rise inks four more cargoships at Krasnoye
    Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has clinched another series of dry cargoships from domestic owner Pola Rise. The United Shipbuilding Corporation yard will build four 8,100-dwt river-sea Project RSD59 vessels for delivery from next January, PortNews reported. Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order The contract has been signed in conjunction with State Transport Leasing Company (STLC). The deal
  • Salamis Lines sells sole cruiseship
    Cypriot owner finds buyer for 43-year old vessel.
  • Jinhui Shipping profit boosted by asset sales
    However, Oslo-listed bulker refrains from paying out third quarter dividend.
  • Diamond S merges with Capital Product Partners
    Companies say $1.65bn deal will create one of world's largest mixed tanker fleets while allowing Craig Stevenson and his management team to lead new venture.
  • Vopak expands stake in Pakistan LNG FSRU terminal
    Dutch tank storage company cites Asian nation's growing energy demand as reason for latest investment.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • Report: Trade actions could reduce U.S. GDP by $365 billion
    Current and possible tariffs could impact U.S. imports and exports valued at more than $1 trillion.
  • USMCA 'a big damn deal' for U.S. agriculture industry
    Panelists at an Atlantic Council event Tuesday pointed to several areas of ag trade in North America the updated NAFTA should enhance.
  • A nimble COAC keeps pace with rapid changes
    Trade advisory to CBP's new subcommittee structure offers more efficiency to tackling complex issues.
  • USTR takes input for potential U.S.-Japan trade talks
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has received more than 100 stakeholder submissions to inform its approach toward bilateral discussions.
  • Maritime History Notes: Courier's cargo of truth
    The seagoing radio broadcasting station with ultra-high-powered transmitting equipment prevented the Soviet Union from jamming Voice of America broadcasts.
  • Proposed rule would modernize alcohol labeling regs
    The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau released a 132-page proposed rule that would affect several aspects of U.S. alcohol trade with foreign countries.
  • Two Greek ship operators guilty of oil dumping
  • Virginia company fined for sanctions violations
  • E2open completes acquisition of INTTRA
  • Executive Moves: Union Pacific, Drone Delivery Canada

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  • ICE LSGO contango steepens towards 2020 amid lower flat prices and looming IMO
    The contango in the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures curve has steepened in recent weeks as end-users hedge their exposure to price moves in the distillates markets leading up a lower sulfur cap for marine fuel from 2020.
  • Crude sinks as US stock build stokes oversupply concerns
    Crude settled lower Wednesday amid continued builds in US crude supply and lingering uncertainty regarding OPEC's response to the recent selloff.
  • ULSD barges hit record high versus NWE cargoes on dwindling stocks
    Barges of ultra-low sulfur diesel trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub strengthened to their highest value relative to the Northwest European cargo market since S&P Global Platts started the assessments 11 years ago, amid falling stocks and lack of resupply.
  • IMO's sulfur cap seen providing medium-term support to refineries
    The International Maritime Organization's more stringent bunker fuel requirements from 2020 will provide support for refineries, at least in the medium term, delegates at the World Refining Association conference in Cannes said Wednesday.
  • Storm halts crude loadings at Black Sea port of Novorossiisk
    Crude oil loadings have been suspended at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk due to a storm, a situation which is due to continue until the end of the month, crude pipeline operator Transneft said Wednesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • China-linked VLCCs storing Iran crude; loading from Kharg island: sources
    Kunlun, which bought Alter Ego I, has changed the name of the VLCC to Tian Ying Zuo and received Iranian crude, sources said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on supply cut expectations, bargain hunting
    "My sense is that prices had overshot on the downside, so you could call it bargain hunting," St George Bank senior economist Janu Chan said.
  • Iraq earmarks more of its oil for Asia
    Under Iraq's final 2019 crude term contracts, the Asian market will account for 67% of Iraq's oil exports, a ministry spokesman said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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