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November 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war
  • Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs
  • Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact
  • IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term
  • CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door
  • MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase
  • BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing
  • Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year
  • Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila
  • Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe
  • Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems
  • E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance
  • Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve
  • Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet
  • Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL
  • Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
  • World's first iVLOC delivered
  • Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China
  • Paradip Port working towards new high
  • Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel
  • NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu
  • Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe
  • Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market
  • AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day
  • MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimistically into next year
  • Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport
  • Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk
  • SOL adds call to another Finnish port
  • Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland
  • Logistics for toys
  • Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents
  • Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts
  • More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus
  • Goodman acquires UK site for logistics
  • New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F
  • Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines
  • Giving birth to giant tanker fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet
  • GS Group supplying Posten Norge
  • Paris Vatry banking on international experience
  • Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy
  • Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan
  • Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs
  • Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata
  • Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next?
  • DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ
  • British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case
  • Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles
  • Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract
  • Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs
  • Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine
  • VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii
  • This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too
  • VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon
  • MJP books first order for new X series waterjets
  • MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire
  • Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax
  • PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore
    Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure
  • Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers
    Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification
  • Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger
    Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO
  • This time, it's different?
    The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is
  • Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019
    Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018
  • Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme
    The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions
  • Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits
    Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow
  • US ports call for more multimodal funding
    Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next...
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports
    Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists
  • Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes
    Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits
  • Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects
    Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up
  • Viewpoint: Smoke signals
    An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk
  • HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet
    HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes
  • Daily Briefing
    Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners | Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit | Maersk...
  • Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing
    The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing
  • Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court
    The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes
  • Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships
    Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value
  • US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week
    The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes
  • LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches
  • Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch
  • Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share
  • Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors
  • KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down
    Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement.
  • Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution
  • Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship
  • China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership
    Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state
  • Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals
    Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy
  • Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research
    TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future
  • Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum
  • Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund
  • Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap
    New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business
  • Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces
  • Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme
  • Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell
    But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships
  • Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP
  • Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m
  • Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train
  • Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't
  • 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed
    Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models
  • Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector
    Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates
  • Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates
    US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020
  • Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87
    Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding
  • Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs
    Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer
  • Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback
    New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme.
  • NCL owners selling stock worth $962m
    Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares.
  • Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change
    Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported
  • Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping
  • Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss
    Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes.
  • Gibraltar set to start LNG imports
    Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities.
  • Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports
    Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says.
  • Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years
  • Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women
    Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool
  • Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers?
  • German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house
  • Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market
    Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers
  • Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations
  • Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business
    Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners
  • Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition
    Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector.
  • Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda
    Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge.
  • Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025
    Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway
  • Meet the world's first 'iVLOC'
  • Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract
  • Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan
    VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot.
  • Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault
    Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service.
  • ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit
  • Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case
    Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe.
  • Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding
    Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard.
  • Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers
  • S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker
  • HMM: we will fill mega-containerships
    Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share.
  • Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result
    FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC.
  • Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page
    Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB.
  • Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse
    Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia
  • Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet
    But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks
    Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute.
  • Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box
    Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages.
  • Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry'
  • Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary
  • Crowley says restructuring essential to compete
  • Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston
  • Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board
  • Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020
    Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said.
  • Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018
    There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said.
  • Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources
    "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said.
  • UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects
    It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year.
  • Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec
    "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said.
  • Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping
    DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders.
  • Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports
    The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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