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September 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 4.5pc to US$757/TEU, USWC soars 25.6pc to $1,615/FEU
  • Yang Ming boosts Intra-Asia network with new Japan-Thailand service
  • Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to use Silverstream air lubrication system
  • Scrubber retrofits for box ships are smart investments: Alphaliner
  • NYK gets energy-saving heavy lift vehicles from Nanjing Jinling Shipyard
  • JAXPORT lifts record 116,000 TEU in July
  • US CBP to roll out online tool to request vessel manifest data confidentiality
  • ICTSI works with government to expedite cargo flow at Honduran terminal
  • Lufthansa settles air cargo anti-trust dispute with Deutsche Bahn
  • Anti-competition review delays Air Canada's proposed Transat acquisition
  • Emirates SkyCargo sees spike in perishables and pharma traffic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian Railways to test unmanned trains
  • DPD opens its largest parcel sorting centre in Germany
  • Fred Westdijk named new CEO of Jan de Rijk Logistics
  • Once upon a time in Mexico
  • Albatros Express expands services in Germany
  • Delta and Virgin deepen UK/US ties
  • Circle participating in European project Easylog
  • New man for new customs division
  • Two new heavyweights for NYK
  • Rails from Austria to smooth the way for British trains
  • An LCC that just can't let go of cargo business
  • Ceva Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bansard International selects new airfreight boss
  • A big slice of the cake for Swiss Combi
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Latam Cargo connects Colombia and Peru
  • ACL switches terminals

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Whitehall splashes out £30m to help ports, roads and rail cope with Brexit
  • European carriers still suffering, but transpac lines receive a 'tariff' boost
  • Edmonton flies high as medical grade cannabis market starts to grow
  • Comment: three strategies for the peak shipping season
  • When cargo was king, and you won when you lost

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Cruise lines respond to Dorian
    Cruise lines are reshuffling their schedules as Hurricane Dorian continued to roll towards the Southeast United States. In a weather update released at 8:00 PM (ET) yesterday, Carnival Cruise Lines said that
  • Austal and Fred. Olsen hone next gen trimarans' environmental creds
    Australian shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) and long term customer Fred. Olsen, S.A. have partnered on two next generation trimarans with advanced environmental credentials. Starting with the design process, Austal's R&D team used
  • International merchandise trade is falling
    Here's a reality check for those who think that world seaborne trade can only keep growing. Figures released by the OECD yesterday show that G20 nations' international merchandise trade, seasonally adjusted and
  • Ecuadorian Navy corvettes upgraded using Roxtec multi-cable transits
    Ecuadorian state-owned shipyard ASTINAVE specified Roxtec cable transits instead of cable glands when modernizing the corvettes Manabí and Loja for the Ecuadorian Navy. The change to Roxtec cable transits solved three issues:
  • Fednav takes delivery of 35,000 dwt ice class bulker
    Montreal, Quebec, headquartered Fednav Limited yesterday took delivery of the Federal Montreal, its newest Great Lakes-suitable handysize vessel, in a ceremony at Japan's Oshima Shipyard. The Federal Montreal is a 34,500 DWT
  • East Coast braces for Dorian
    The U.S. Coast Guard has set Port Condition X-RAY for the entire Atlantic coast of Florida due to the forecast approach of Hurricane Dorian. In addition, Port Condition WHISKEY has been set

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • EU could extend maritime security trial to Strait of Hormuz
    Move comes after 17 seafarers were kidnapped from two ships in Cameroonian waters off Douala earlier this month
  • US claims Adrian Darya is headed to Syria
    UPDATE: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US has evidence that the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of...
  • China Merchants Port woos carriers as it faces low growth
    Managing director Bai Jingtao says the Chinese port giant is in talk with container shipping lines about the latter being...
  • Houston Ship Channel to start limiting large containership access
    New laws aimed at preserving two-way traffic in the Houston Ship Channel come into effect at the weekend
  • Songa takes a slice of scrubber fuel savings with charterers
    Scrubber clause in charter contracts is designed to share the cost of installations on feederships
  • Cosco Shipping reshuffles container liner management
    Yang Zhijian, the general manager of Cosco Shipping's dry bulker business, is to become the new co-chief executive of OOCL...
  • Hunter Group agrees new sale and leaseback deal
    The Norwegian VLCC owner ditches deal with shipping banks for new five year sale and leaseback deal with leasing company
  • Belships expands fleet with two ultramax newbuilds
    Norwegian dry bulk owner secures seven-year bareboat charters from a Japanese shipyard
  • Vancouver: Banking on expansion
    A dispute over rival expansion plans is costing time, money and effort - all of which could be better spent on...
  • Tokyo: Japan's mega city punches below its weight
    Surveys of Tokyo's relative status among its peers suggest it ranks lower than it should on a world scale
  • Singapore: Lion City roars to the top
    Singapore has its eye set on extending its clout from the physical to virtual - the maritime nation now seeks a...
  • Shanghai: Hopes for future rest on expanding free trade zone
    A new round of policy support is creating opportunities for the city to establish its maritime excellence that extends its...
  • Oslo: Modern maritime capital
    A leader in technology and a shipping hub, Oslo could become shipping's sustainability capital
  • New York: Inextricably linked to both maritime and finance
    While there are no longer ships docked at New York piers the same way as in the past, the city...
  • Mumbai: Port heads in right direction
    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi wants to brand Mumbai as a favourable location for international maritime companies by allowing 100%...
  • London: Legacy of maritime expertise
    Britannia no longer rules the waves, but London's world-beating cluster of white-collar shipping services leaves the UK capital with fair...
  • Hong Kong: City's role to be transformed
    With competitor ports taking volumes, Hong Kong will have to work at projects such as the Greater Bay Area development...
  • Hamburg: Bowed but not broken
    With an enviable talent pool, Hamburg is diversifying to ensure it keeps its role as Germany's premier shipping centre
  • Shipping's 'public face' is more important than ever
    Progressive companies in the industry understand the importance of building a positive reputation aligned with brand
  • Dubai: Giant rises from the desert
    Dubai is firmly on the map as a global tourist and business destination and, while it may currently be playing...
  • Copenhagen: Traditional but diverse industry looks set for bright future
    Danes keep their strong maritime traditions alive through collaboration
  • Athens: Playing a defensive game
    In one top maritime city survey published earlier this year, Athens loitered in 13th place overall, but was ranked in...
  • APL ship involved in fatal collision failed to follow safety rules
    Maintaining an unsuitable speed for the conditions in order to make schedule commitments was among the reasons cited for the...
  • UK issues emergency port funding ahead of Brexit
    'As the UK continues to develop as an outward-facing global trading nation ready for a post-Brexit world, the resilience of our trading...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: BDI continues upward momentum | Iran to expedite legal process against seized British tanker | Exclusive interview...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports beyond Brexit
    As London International Shipping Week approaches, along with the increasing likelihood of a no-deal Brexit, we are joined by UK...
  • CSSC Shipping in $190m leaseback for Exmar-linked FSRU barge
    The 2017-built FSRU barge is under a 10-year contract with Cyprus-based trading giant Gunvor
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transport expects tanker boom ahead of IMO 2020
    CSET believes that the oil tanker industry has entered a new bullish phase
  • SembMarine wins unique FPSO design FEED contract from UK field operator
    The cylindrical hull design is touted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ship-shaped and turret-moored designs
  • US cyber attack weakened Iran's ability to track and target oil tankers
    Washington and Tehran have long been involved in an undeclared cyber conflict, a confrontation carefully calibrated to remain in the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Asia-US spot rates surge, but little rolled cargo
  • Veracruz port's blockchain effort to launch September
  • FMC gives San Juan terminal tie-up lukewarm okay
  • Hurricane Dorian accelerates Florida's freight flow
  • NY-NJ pushes electric equipment to curb pollution
  • New round of blank sailings expected on Asia-Europe

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Navios Maritime Holdings sells off management division
    Navios Maritime Holdings has sold its shipmanagement arm to a company affiliated with chief executive Angeliki Frangou. Navios Acquisition unveils sale-and-leaseback deals for 10 ships N Shipmanagement Acquisition Corp paid $20m for the management division, for which it will be paid $3,700 per day per ship for the next two years. The new ship manager will also extend Navios Maritime Holdings a
  • US hits out at Taiwanese owners for North Korea dealings
    A ship, a trio of companies and two Taiwanese nationals have had their US assets blocked
  • French shipowners cheer Macron's slow steaming support
    The French shipowners association says slow steaming is a fast, easy and obvious solution
  • Grounded bulker creates gridlock on Parana
    A grounded bulker has held up traffic on the Parana River all week. The 82,000-dwt Cassiopeia Ocean (built 2018) ran aground in the river earlier this week southeast of Rosario, sources tell TradeWinds. Cosco bulker runs aground in South America Tugs have been attempting to refloat the ship, but have failed, Francisco Venetucci of law firm Venetucci & Associates, said. He said the issue was exa
  • Iran to speed up Stena Impero legal process
    But foreign minister Mohammad Zarif maintains UK committed "sea crimes."
  • Klaveness in no rush for full listing
    Oslo-based Klaveness Combined Carriers (KCC) is in no rush to get fully listed on the Stock Exchange, according to chairman Lasse Kristoffersen. The company has been listed on Oslo Axess since May. He said: "We live well with that and the market does so as well. The demand is that we get more shareholders." Klaveness Ship Holding is the largest shareholder with 54%, then EGD Shipholding with 18
  • Shipping restructuring pays off for Hamburg Commercial Bank
    Restructured former HSH Nordbank reversed $28m of provisions in first half.
  • Odfjell continues to seek exit from gas sector
    Sales have taken longer than expected for Norwegian chemical tanker owner
  • BW takes two large LPG carriers from Unique Shipping
    BW LPG has concluded time-charter deals with Unique Shipping extending its charters for two VLGCs. European gas brokers said the Oslo-listed shipowner chartered Unique's 82,000-cbm Berge Nantong (built 2006) for 12 more months and the Berge Ningbo (built 2006) for another 18 more months. BW is now believed to be paying less than $1m per month for each ship. Company CEO Martin Ackermann said he
  • Iranian VLCC sniffs around Syria in cat-and-mouse game with watchers
    Iranian VLCC's wanderings in the Mediterranean bring it ever closer to its original destination, Syria
  • Mitsubishi wins double ferry order
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to conclude an order for two ro-ro ferry newbuildings from local Japanese ferry consortium SHK Line Group. The ships will go into service on a new route planned by the group from 2021. The new route will run between Yokosuka in Kanagawa prefecture to the Japanese island of Kyushu. Order-starved Mitsubishi to build Navios VLCC contracted at Imabari The vessels
  • Golar working FSRU project duo for Brazil as it readies Sergipe
    Low global gas prices make fuel switch conversation with consumers "compelling", says chief executive Iain Ross
  • LNG fuel the focus as Sovcomflot eyes fleet renewal
    CFO Nikolay Kolesnikov outlines the case for gas power over scrubbers.
  • NYK confirms LNG carrier order for Total charter
    Japanese owner says long-term deal will start on delivery from Samsung in 2021.
  • ESL buys bulker from SEB Leasing
    Finnish owner expands fleet again in deal relating to 2011 lease agreement.
  • Belships charters in Japanese newbuildings
    Norwegian owner expands fleet again with seven-year bareboat deal.
  • Songa Container pioneers profit-sharing scrubber clause
    Arne Blystad company aiming to boost attractiveness of its fleet and bring other players on board.
  • Uljanik Plovidba renaming to avoid 'wrong associations'
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner wants to emphasise separateness from bankrupt shipbuilder Uljanik Group.
  • MPCC draws down cash for scrubber retrofits
    Oslo-listed containership owner banks $13m for refinancing and yard work for two ships.
  • Hunter open to more VLCC sales as fleet leaseback deal agreed
    Buyer prepared to take first two VLCCs in series at $98m each - the highest price for a resale since 2015
  • Intercargo urges "extreme caution" over nickel ore cargoes in wake of Nur Allya loss
    Trade association said it is "frustrated" by a lack of action to eliminate cargo liquefaction threat
  • Golden Ocean capesize caught up in cocaine bust
    Fredriksen company confirms seizure of class A drugs in South Korea.
  • Sembcorp Marine seals FEED deal for Cambo cylindrical FPSO
    Shell-backed project opts for Singapore yard group to develop floater design solution

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Mack Defense submits armored heavy dump truck for U.S. Army testing
    The U.S. Army is conducting live-fire testing on an armored heavy-duty dump truck from Mack Defense, the first of up to 683 trucks included in...
  • Down Under Trucking: a submerged stinky truck and a call for humane treatment of truckers
    A sewage truck met a watery end in New South Wales; regulators in NSW have improved port access; National Transport Commission overhauls assurance framework; ATA...
  • Why 2019 has been the worst year for trucking operators
    2019 has been more challenging for trucking companies than any other non-recession year. Here is why.
  • FMC allows Puerto Rico terminals to combine
    Two San Juan, Puerto Rico container terminals can merge but will be subject to additional scrutiny by the Federal Maritime Commission.
  • Updated forecasts suggest Hurricane Dorian could slam Port of Savannah
    Both retailers and FEMA are taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm at this time.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Diesel barges in ARA firm to 3-month high amid lower Primorsk exports
    The premium of ultra-low sulfur diesel barges over the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region strengthened to a three-month high Thursday amid a lower export program from the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk.
  • US Treasury sanctions Taiwan, Hong Kong shippers for North Korean fuel transfers
    The US Department of the Treasury expanded North Korean sanctions Friday to include three individuals, three companies and an oil tanker accused of facilitating banned ship-to-ship refined product transfers.
  • PetroChina to keep investing in refining despite thin margins: executive
    PetroChina, the upstream-focused oil giant, will continue to invest in refining segment despite narrower margin, increasing overcapacity and intensive competition, a company executive said on late Thursday.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Sour crude stalls ahead of new Oct trade cycle, US-China talks
    Benchmark Dubai crude futures' spreads were largely unchanged in mid-morning trading in Asia on Friday, at the close of the October cycle on the last trading day of August, and as market participants kept a close watch on developments for the US-China trade talks.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on week on slow exports east
    Bunker suppliers at Rotterdam reported weak demand, with traders saying this in turn was weighing on fuel oil demand.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude, products settle lower on demand growth concerns
    Crude and refined products futures were bearish Friday, pulled lower by renewed concerns of lower demand.
  • Tug of war for Algerian LSSR ahead of IMO 2020
    Algerian low sulfur straight run fuel oil has been drawing even more attention of late ahead of the introduction of a lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • 0.5% S MARINE FUEL SUPPLY ROUNDUP: Hellenic eyes first delivery in Nov'19
    Greek refiner Hellenic is targeting November for first supplies of IMO 2020 compliant bunker fuel.
  • Bunker market prepares for Hurricane Dorian in Florida: sources
    Marine fuel activity is expected to be affected in Florida as Hurricane Dorian's trajectory narrowed in on the region, market participants said Friday.
  • Singapore bunker fuel premium over Piraeus hits record high
    When the Singapore assessment is at a premium to the Piraeus assessment it usually heralds higher demand at the Mediterranean port.

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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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