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January 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Philippines Hanjin yard unveils world's biggest box ship of 21,600 TEU
  • Nansha up 10.5pc in 2017 to 13.9 million TEU surpassing Qingdao
  • MOL buys Azalea Maritime and renames as MOL Maritime (Europe)
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns of onerous US rules that hurt Canadian trucking
  • Trump steals show at Davos, but makes no policy departures
  • Britain ends difficult year with an unexpected GDP uptick
  • Popularity of UV to treat ballast water beats electrochlorination
  • Union Pacific posts 154pc profit leap thanks to US tax cuts
  • US tax reform adds US$3.4 billion to Norfolk Southern net profit
  • BNSF beating Union Pacific in competition for western rail freight
  • Changi airspace to be closed at time during annual Singapore Airshow
  • Cargolux denies reports it is shutting down Cameroon flights
  • US International Trade Commission ends anti-Canadian plane duties

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • APL enhances intra-Asiatrade connectivity with newChina South-East Asia service
  • Hapag-Lloyd India organises first post-merger customer event in Gandhidham after integration with UASC
  • MOL signs deal for construction of LNG-fuelled tugboat
  • OOCL volume up in 2017
  • Port Authority of Strasbourg & HAROPA ink agreement to enhance cooperation
  • SCFI spot rates up
  • US imposes anti-dumping duty on Indian polyester staple fibre
  • First container arrives at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals
  • Indian logistics industry has grown at CAGR of 7.8 pc in last five years: Economic Survey
  • Lufthansa Cargo invests in US-based tech start-up to boost airfreight experience
  • Snowman Logistics inaugurates warehousing facility at Krishnapatnam
  • India to grow at 6.75 pc this fiscal & 7 to 7.5 pc in 2018-19, says Economic Survey

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • New all-time daily traffic record
  • Goodman spending in eastern Germany
  • AA Cargo flying to new European destinations
  • Yet more calls for more secure parking
  • More jurors for Logistics Hall of Fame
  • OOCL's newest newbuild on maiden voyage
  • Interroll optimises loading for bottled water producer
  • Qatar Airways welcomes A350-1000 test aircraft
  • Scheduled rail service from Herne to Paskov
  • APL links China and Southeast Asia
  • Female support for Hill Dickinson in London
  • Lilly inaugurates distribution centre
  • Pharma Aero ups the revs with industry stalwarts
  • USD 550 million for rail yard in Texas
  • Hutchison Ports banks on growth in Thailand
  • New route and funds for HNA Group members

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • North American ports face the mega-ship challenge
  • MiFID II tightens FFA disclosure rules
  • Hyundai HI chosen to build Canadian liquefaction plant
  • Samsung HI suffers third consecutive full-year loss
  • "K" Line in Indian FSRU project

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • GMB union claims UK Mail 'pay cut or no job' offer to 6,000 drivers is illegal
  • ONE unveils its global network and prepares to take first cargo bookings
  • AA Cargo launches new routes as it eyes freight from the Balkans
  • Container lines will feel the pinch as China restricts import of waste for recycling
  • The extraordinary A380 supply chain
  • How DHL's Frank Appel motivates his workforce
  • Major global shippers are begining to tackle supply chain emissions

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Foss brings in 498 utility trucks to aid Puerto Rico power restoration
  • WFSA Conference set for March
  • Baydelta to build Jensen designed hybrid tug at Nichols Brothers
  • Legacy Marine delivers 18 m dive support catamaran
  • Plans for LPG fueled COGES ferry make progress
  • Bio-based antifoulant proves effectiveness in two year trial

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Nasdaq to shift freight futures to US
    Exchange to focus on power and gas markets in Europe
  • M/Maritime signs three more bulker newbuildings in Japan
    Extra vessels lift the company's fully controlled fleet to 13 bulkers
  • NYK fixes charter for LNG tanker amid buoyant mood
    Japanese carrier signs for seven-year contract for a newbuilding ship as spot rates stay at 2018 highs
  • MPC Container Ships begins trading on main Oslo marketplace
    Feeder owner meeting investors this week with bond tap in sight
  • Daily Briefing
    As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
  • It's time to buy, says Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation chief
    A future in LNG carriers looks bright but the firm's more imminent ambition lies in the tanker business, says Liu...
  • Daily Briefing
    As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
  • It's time to buy, says Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation chief
    A future in LNG carriers looks bright but the firm's more imminent ambition lies in the tanker business, says Liu...
  • China's 'foreign garbage' ban puts backhaul cargoes at risk
    Shift in Chinese policy threatens to erase up to 5m teu of vital box trade
  • Space tight on key ocean trades out of Asia
    Capacity critical to Oceania but manageable elsewhere, report forwarders, although price rises expected during the next two weeks
  • State bails out shipbuilding on a rising wave of orders
    Beijing's attempts to inject nearly $5bn into state-owned shipyards come as the industry shows signs of recovery - but private investors...
  • Remains of three Sanchi crew members identified
    Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has received the black box data of the Sanchi, the deputy head of the organization...
  • SM Line to relocate to Busan
    SM Line has completed registration of its headquarters address in Busan and plans to move from Seoul by June
  • Tote Maritime scraps order for boxship quartet
    Newbuilding orders cancelled due to issues faced at Honolulu terminal at which the vessels were scheduled to operate
  • Gulf Navigation in talks for Atlantic Navigation stake
    Company aims to grow its offshore oil and gas business in the Middle East
  • HHI secures $500m LNG facility order in Canada
    HHI also says it received a $220m order for three 84,000 cu m very large gas carriers from state-run shipping...
  • NYK and K Line among LNG supply business group
    Move comes as LNG demand is expected to pick up on the back of upcoming environmental regulations in shipping
  • SITC exercises options for two boxships
    Boxship duo worth a total of $50m
  • Trøim's 2020 Bulkers exercises options for newcastlemax quartet
    Vessels to be delivered over February to May 2020
  • Denmark considers naming and shaming sulphur cap violators
    21 companies have violated the 0.1% sulphur limit regulation since 2015
  • BPA raises concern over post-Brexit trade deals
    Emphasis should be on cross-border operational provisions with European neighbours, says association head Richard Ballantyne
  • Wilhelmsen rides the digitalisation wave
    Predictive data analytics a big help in optimising operations, says Wilhelmsen Ship Management president Carl Schou

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Sea-Tac truckers split on April 1 clean-truck reg
  • US trucking's uncharted ELD rollout stings shippers
  • MSC speeds up transits on growing Med-US East Coast trade
  • World Direct adds Pensacola to US Gulf-Mexico route
  • Port Canaveral to build heavy-lift dock
  • PSA faces rail hurdles ahead of JNPT terminal opening

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Two Panamax berths coming to Blue Atlantic
    Project will almost double coastal territory of Port of Setubal's economic zone to 350 miles.
  • Carnival adds second ship to Caribbean market
    The move doubles Carnival's capacity in the Caribbean and Port Tampa Bay to the most of any cruise operator in the Floridian harbor, the Miami-based company said.
  • Matson is winner as Tote order crashes
    Stock gets multiple upgrades as market incumbency likely remains intact, but Philly Shipyard sees sell off.
  • MSC slashes Europe-US transit times
    Service upgrades are expected to cut four days off reaching US ports.
  • OSG sees signs of life
    OSG chief executive Sam Norton tells Noble Capital conference that gains over last five months appear to be holding up.
  • Drug-smuggling gang seized on Hapag boxship
    Cocaine also recovered after master spots strangers on vessel off Colombia.
  • More newbuildings for fledgling M/Maritime
    Mytilineos-backed company unveils three more units under construction in Japan
  • Owners warned over demurrage wrangles
    C Demurrage highlights recent London arbitration award in row over barley cargo.
  • Seven Islands linked to Union Maritime MR
    Indian owner appears to have moved quickly to secure tanker to serve new IOC contract.
  • Korea consortium plots LPG-powered ferry
    Consortium receives preliminary approval for new LPG marine engines with plans for delivery in two years.
  • Ocean Breeze takes Acta Marine OSV
    Dutch owner fixes out walk-to-work newbuild for two years.
  • CSDC expects 2017 profit to hit $205m
    CoscoCS leasing company forecasting a big leap in earnings.
  • Strike off as Uljanik workers paid
    Croatian yard staff bank December pay, averting walk-out.
  • MPC Containerships moves up to main Oslo board
    Move to Axess market approved as expanding boxship owner takes another step towards ultimate goal of New York listing.
  • Norwegian PSV rates spike
    One ship remains open as levels approach $20,000 per day in North Sea.
  • Cancelled Stena newbuild sold for $505m
    Samsung semi-sub unit goes to European customer six months after Swedish owner pulled out.
  • Three bodies from Sanchi wreck identified
    Iran names three Iranian men who died in tanker fire this month.
  • Courage Marine to return to profit
    Hong Kong bulker owner boosted by reversal of ship impairment loss in 2017.
  • GIE Dragages heads to Socarenam for dredger
    French owner picks compatriot yard for specialised vessel.
  • TOTE tears up order for four new boxships
    US owner says problems with Honolulu terminal has ended deal at Philly Shipyard.
  • Gulf Navigation eyes stake in Atlantic Navigation
    Dubai-based tanker owner looks to expand offshore arm with stake in Singapore-listed outfit.
  • Hyundai Heavy wins Canadian LNG floater
    South Korean shipbuilder continues string start to 2018 with $500m newbuilding deal.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • KGL secures contract to handle logistics, distribution operations for U.S. military
    Logistics firm Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport (KGL) won a contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to lead logistics and dis...
  • NMFS to designate oceanic whitetip shark as threatened
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will list the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharinus lonigmanus) as threatened under the Endanger...
  • Freight forwards, derivatives are on the table, but will shippers take part?
    If the tangible signs that the transportation and logistics industry is willing to truly turn its back on a history laced with rate volatil...
  • U.S. West Coast ports thrive in November 2017
    The five major U.S. West Coast container ports - Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle - collectively handled 54,328 more in...
  • IMF increases global growth forecast for 2017 and beyond
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global economic growth estimates for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years. The IMF now estim...
  • DP World steps up India infrastructure investment
    DP World has joined with India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to increase investments in the country's ports, termina...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to commence Middle East-Africa service in April
    Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will commence a new weekly service between the Port of Jeddah and the east coast of Africa in April. Dubbed the ...
  • CMA CGM's first 20,600-TEU ship readies for service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will place its first 20,600-TEU ship, Antoine de Saint Exupery, on an Asia-North Europe loop, dubbed the FAL 1...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Gang violence could hamper midstream investments in Mexican oil industry
    Increasing violence from criminal groups in Mexico could hamper much-needed investment by international companies in fuel pipelines, slowing competition in gasoline and diesel markets
  • Profit-taking pulls ICE Brent below $70/b
    The oil complex weakened Monday as profit-taking pulled ICE Brent below $70/b in a broad reversal across financial markets ahead of key events this week on the political and economic calendars.
  • Gibraltar bunkering halted by gale force winds: Port authority
    Bunkering operations at Gibraltar have been suspended due to strong winds.
  • Malta bunkers exceed 3-year high on rising HSFO, availability constraints
    Bunker prices at Malta in the Mediterranean saw a multi-year high Friday.
  • Novorossiisk bunker discount to Istanbul narrows to 6-week low
    The usual discount of bunker fuel at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk to that at Turkey's Istanbul narrowed to its lowest point in just over six weeks.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • AET Tankers adds four new ships as it revives fleet, meets environmental rules
    AET is confident that these LNG dual-fueled ships are the sustainable solution, both in the mid and long term to upcoming environmental rules for marine fuels.
  • FUTURES: ICE Brent crude steady, NYMEX rises on weaker dollar
    "We are close to the point of correction," Janu Chan, senior economist at St George Bank said.

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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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