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July 31, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL H1 volume up 6pc as revenue per box rises 9.6pc
  • OOCL makes changes on M East and transpacific trade lane services
  • CMA CGM extends EBS beyond August into high season
  • PANYNJ thanks Bayonne Bridge for 6.8pc boost in first half box volume
  • CEVA posts US$45m loss as sales rise 7.3pc
  • U-Freight endorses WCO framework as trade war heats up
  • Taiwan's Dimerco wins MTO status - universal access to Indian markets
  • SIA's transformation plan hits snag as quarterly profit plunges 58.7pc
  • Etihad Airways signs Chinese air logistics and procurement deal
  • Silk Way West takes on role of JAL Cargo's discontinued freighters

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • APL introduces weekly Japan Russia Express service
  • CEVA makes further progress in second quarter 2018
  • CMA CGM strengthens service to East Africa
  • Eurotainer appoints APM Terminals as agent for Argentina
  • High-profile transport & logistics industry experts to meet in Riga
  • ICS encouraged by IMO progress on 2020 global sulphur cap implementation issues
  • Milaha's net profit increases 11 pc to QAR 297 m for H12018
  • New IMB report shows persistent piracy risk in Gulf of Guinea
  • OOCL Trans-Pacific trade service update
  • SCFI spot rates show impressive gains
  • Antwerp Port Authority implementing a sustainable energy policy
  • DECENT Cargo Movers successfully executes another project cargo movement
  • Govt awards construction of 6,320 km of roads under Bharatmala project
  • Investment in logistics to touch $ 500 bn by 2025
  • Remittance of payment to CONCOR's Pithampur terminal only in virtual account from Aug. 1
  • CBDT issues Central Action Plan for 2018-19
  • Exports sought to be brought under priority sector lending
  • FIEO hails increase in limit for courier & e-commerce exports
  • India can become a $ 10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu
  • Prime Minister recognising contribution of industry appreciated

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RCG is hungry
  • EGT Express shuttle connects Vilnius and St Petersburg...
  • Avianca expanding its US network
  • Rhenus takes over C. Spaarmann Logistics
  • More inland waterway traffic from Dunkirk to Dourges
  • New vehicles strengthen export and internal logistics
  • Six months in the incubator for Panalpina
  • Fifth new US contract for WFS
  • Good results and new WMS for K+N
  • Tarros' ADL container service steaming ahead
  • New locos for Swedish railfreight operators
  • New man fronting Nautilus International Holding
  • Hainan Airlines starting third Tel Aviv route
  • Beijing-Moscow in just six days
  • Further cargo stream uptick in Barcelona
  • Uta installs new head of procurement
  • Bolloré signs two East African deals
  • Dnata celebrating 25 years of international business

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • Rate gains for charter box ships eroding
  • Middle East crude: a tale of two choke points
  • Update: HMM considers foreign class societies for mega box ships
  • KOBC selects 10 companies for sale-leaseback deals
  • Tainted fuel problem in Singapore could spread through Asia
  • SK Shipping books MR tanker from Hyundai Mipo
  • TMS Cardiff Gas grows LNG fleet with Hyundai HI option

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • OOCL increases market share, but rising costs mean Q2 results could be in red
  • Shippers, forwarders and hauliers now planning for 'no deal' as Brexit looms
  • Cosco shipping operations 'back to normal' after ransomware cyber attack
  • US is winning the trade war - falling Chinese growth will be the proof
  • South Carolina's Greenville-Spartanburg Airport sees boom in air cargo
  • Lakshmanan Krishnamoorthy to lead engineering team at Navis
  • Smaller crop and growing domestic appetite ease China tariff pain for US cherry exports

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • NAVSEA awards five companies FFG (X) concept design contract mods
  • Ronald Baczowski named VT Halter Marine President and CEO
  • Evirocleanse submits inTank BWMS for USCG approval
  • Orders for scrubbers show sharp increase
  • BV updates guidance on LNG carrier FSRU and FSU conversions
  • Corpus Christi gears up for VLCC exports of U.S. crude
  • Outrage after Hapag-Lloyd Cruises guard kills polar bear

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • American Club unveils senior management promotions
    Dorothea Ioannou has been appointed chief commercial officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, leading several executives stepping up to increased responsibilities...
  • EU Navfor to move to Spain and France due to Brexit
    The EU's Indian Ocean naval operation is extended until the end of 2020
  • Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List
    Find out what it's like to work in shipping journalism by following our new intern
  • Australia releases bulker detained over crew payments
    Australia has banned four vessels in a year for underpaying crew
  • Tufton Oceanic eyes more vessel purchases
    Tufton Oceanic Assets, the shipping investment fund that listed in London in December, is 83% invested so far
  • Environmental impact of grounded ship off Sweden revealed
    The Swedish coast guard claimed some of the spilt oil reached Flatvarp
  • Ichthys to begin exporting condensate, LNG and LPG by the end of September
    Australian offshore project will ship condensate, LNG and LPG in that order
  • Box carriers struggling to improve schedule reliability
    Service reliability picks up from dire first quarter but remains poor
  • True impact of China-US trade war to be felt in next year's peak season
    Long-term effects of a trade war could be 'transformational'
  • Cosco declares global networks 'safe and stable' after attack
    Shipping line 'working at full stretch to process all the service requests received previously, and the service response is expected...
  • Daily Briefing
    Aramco's halt of Bab el-Mandeb shipments could hit Bahri ops | OOCL to be led by two chief executives |...
  • Petronet proposes $1bn LNG terminal in Bangladesh
    The project is likely to be completed within 42 months from the date of approval, Petronet chief says
  • Seoul to provide leaseback support for 10 domestic carriers
    Daebo International Shipping, Dong-A Tanker and DM Shipping are among the selected sellers
  • Contaminated bunker fuel makes its way to Singapore
    Singapore is the latest victim of contaminated bunkers following previous reports of adulterated fuel affecting up to 80 ships in...
  • OOCL revenue growth slows in second quarter
    Average revenue per teu edged down by 0.6%, a reflection of weaker freight rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • Cosco's pre-cyber attack efforts protected network
  • Stuttgart congestion sparks Hapag-Lloyd warning to shippers
  • Indian truckers end strike after government deal
  • US importers face perilous trans-Pac peak season
  • Logistics startup overcomes US cryptocurrency crackdown

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • Wintermar narrows loss for first six months
    Jakarta-based offshore player sees higher revenue in first half of this year on turnaround in high-tier vessel segment.
  • Cyber security among Coast Guard's top troubles
    US Coast Guard (USCG) annual report highlights digital threat three days after California port hit by cyber-attack.
  • Eidesvik CFO resigns
    Thor Krukhaug takes 'leading' post in a finance group, according to a news brief published by the Oslo Bors.
  • EU's anti-piracy HQ to move to Spain post Brexit
    London to lose EU NAVFOR centres to Spain and France after Britain leaves the bloc next year.
  • American Club names new leaders
    New York-based American P&I Club creates four new C-level positions to handle growing membership.
  • Morgan Stanley selects shipping stocks to skirt trade war
    A pair of LNG equities, two tanker owners and a container specialist make the bank's cut.
  • Diana capesize bulker in $2.88m deal with Koch
    New York-listed bulker owner continues to fix out ships at stronger rates.
  • Singapore Shipping boosted by agency and logistics
    Drydocking hits shipowning but SGX-listed owner benefits from mounting cash flows
  • HNA Group arm ends shipping investment projects
    More bad news for staff who have put money into Chinese group.
  • Global Ship Lease sees lower profit
    New York-listed containership owner brings in less revenue following contract renewals for four vessels.
  • Genting Hong Kong cuts half-year loss
    Star and Crystal Cruises operator trims expected deficit as core passengership activity improves
  • Milaha carries impairment on path to higher profit
    Bottom line picks up despite one-off change against some of the company's ships.
  • AET scraps two oldest aframax tankers
    Demolition deal prices South Korean-built tankers at almost $15m.
  • Polar bear shot after attacking cruiseship guard
    Injured man airlifted for treatment after suffering head injury.
  • Teekay Shuttle Tankers sends veteran for scrap
    Company's oldest ship has arrived in Alang for demolition, sources say.
  • MOL launches virtual reality ship visit tool
    Japanese giant takes another step forward in use of VR technology.
  • Transocean Maritime Agencies moves into tanker market
    Monaco-based bulker owner has snapped up a medium range product tanker, brokers say
  • Hadjiyiannis resumes tanker shopping spree
    Cypriot owner's Hellenic Tankers snaps up VLCC Nichioh and product tanker River Eternity
  • Capital Product Partners 'in talks' over scrubber retrofits
    Discussions with both charterers and manufacturers are developing, says Jerry Kalogiratos.
  • Strong LNG ordering boosts GTT net profit
    LNG cargo containment system designer also reports stronger growth in royalty revenues.
  • Corpus Christi raises funds to aid VLCC crude exports
    Proceeds from US port's bond sale to go towards ship channel improvement project.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • Arms export controls earn India license exception
    The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has adopted a strategic trade authorization Tier One (STA1) export license exception policy for India, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The United States usually only reserves STA1 license exceptions for countries that are members of the four multilat
  • Maritime History Notes: The world's largest schooner
  • Costamare profits sink 38 percent in Q2
    Costamare Inc. in the second quarter of 2018 saw its net income plummet nearly 38 percent to $14.3 million compared with the same three-month period the previous year, according to the company's most recent financial statements. The Athens-based containership owner and lessor posted earnings per share of $0.06, compared with $0.18 in second quarter 2017, as voyage revenues declined 13.8 percent t
  • DB Schenker earnings grow on higher volumes
    DB Schenker, the freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary of German rail conglomerate Deutsche Bahn AG, saw its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grow 3 percent to $314 million euros (U.S. $367.9 million) in the first half of 2018, according to the company's most recent financial statements. When adjusted for changes in foreign currency rates, revenues at th
  • Spot rates on the rise, but tariff risks remain
    Container freight rates showed some positive momentum last week after carriers cut capacity in the major east-west trade lanes, according to two of the primary indices for measuring spot market pricing. The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's composite Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, which aggregates spot rates on 13 different outbound trades from Shanghai, jumped 8.8 percent on a sequential basis
  • CEVA announces pricing of notes offering
    Global third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics AG announced Monday that as part of its previously announced refinancing, its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics Finance B.V., has priced a private offering of 300 million euros (U.S. $351.5 million) in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2025 with a coupon of 5.25 percent per year on Friday. CEVA said the notes will be sold at an is
  • COSCO networks 'safe and stable' after cyberattack
    China's state-run COSCO Shipping Lines said Monday its network applications in the Americas have been completely recovered after the company's operations had been hit by a cyberattack last week. "All communication channels, including telephone, email and electronic data exchange, have been restored," COSCO said. The cyberattack had resulted in network failures in the United States, Canada, Panama
  • Turkon joins INTTRA carrier network
    INTTRA, the ocean shipping information portal, said Turkon Line has joined its network. "We are pleased to welcome Turkon to our growing network, connecting over 30,000 shipping companies to more than 60 carriers," said Inna Kuznetsova, president and COO of INTTRA. "We look forward to growing our partnership in e-commerce with Turkon, enabling a higher level of customer service and cost reducti
  • Gilman to be nominated Commerce CFO
    President Trump on Friday announced his intention to nominate Thomas F. Gilman to assistant secretary and chief financial officer of the Commerce Department. The role is currently being filled by Lisa Casias, deputy assistant

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2018
  • Trump says he's willing to meet with Iran's Rouhani, as oil sanctions loom
    US sanctions in Iran expected to remove up to 1 million b/d of global oil supply
  • Analysts look for further tightening in US crude inventories
  • Novorossiisk braces for strong winds, bunkering operations continue for now
  • NWE M100 prices rise on strong fuel oil blending needs: sources
    Backwardated HSFO market currently lacks supply, leading to straight-run demand.
  • Fuel oil has an unexpected and timely renaissance
    Market strength due to lack of supply, but will likely be short-lived due to impending regulations.
  • Unladen Saudi VLCC crosses Bab el-Mandeb despite temporary halt
  • France's GTT H1 2018 marked by uptick in vessel orders
    It received 18 LNG carrier orders.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO swap spreads jump to fresh year-to-date highs on low stocks
    Traders said the draw of Singapore's fuel oil stock was bigger than expected.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: When oil prices rise so does interest on Capitol Hill
    But US lawmakers say they are not to blame for bullish oil prices.

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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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