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BRIEFS
September 3, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels dozen round-trip Asia Europe sailings in weeks to come
  • Cosco Shipping back in black with US$205 million profit as sales soar 53pc
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$56 million profit on greater volumes
  • 'K' Line back in black with US$71.5 million profit as sales decline 13.6pc
  • China to impose 'social credit' system on foreign companies: EU chamber
  • Containership deliveries, newbuilds hit historic lows, says new study
  • China slaps tariffs on US pharma, crude oil, soybeans in retaliation
  • Owner, operator fined US$3 million for exceeding low sulphur fuel limit
  • Mega box ships pay off big if full afloat, but not so much ashore: Drewry
  • Taiwan companies spooked, some consider moving from mainland China
  • JB Hunt levies surcharge to recoup backhaul empties' costs to west coast
  • South African Treasury rail and port privatisation stymied in cabinet
  • Hundreds rally to ask Cathay rehire fired staff who joined HK protest
  • Los Angeles Airport's July cargo falls 6pc to 190,000 tonnes
  • Edmonton airport now global hub for most cannabis air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Hamburg Süd's enhanced servicebetween South-East Asia & Australia
  • CEVA Logistics reinforces its global energy sector credentials with extension of Borr Drilling contract
  • IMO 2020 information campaign to be held
  • KNOT concludes long-term charter contract with Total for shuttle tanker
  • MANSA's 41st AGM & MANSA Star Awards hosted in Mumbai
  • MOL & Karpowership announce first LNG-to-Powershipproject under the co-brand 'KARMOL'
  • NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for LNG carriers
  • Pacifica Shipping acquires larger vessel for deployment on its premium coastal shipping service in New Zealand
  • Yang Ming to launch Japan-Thailand service
  • US-China trade war opens up opportunities for India in auto parts & leather sectors
  • APM Terminals reducing environmental impact through waste management
  • Post-Brexit, Port of Antwerp sees modal shift from ferry to container transport by short-sea shipping between the two regions
  • CONCOR highlights benefits of newly established RCT at trade meet in Jalandhar
  • Ease credit flow to exports, Commerce & Industry Minister tells bankers
  • E-commerce norms mandatory for firms in online business by year-end, says Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Calais to receive a new railroad hub by 2022
  • Cooled and frozen in the desert
  • N Kettering Business Park complete and open for business
  • Antwerp prepares for new trade relationship with Britain
  • Güttler reinforces fleet with turning assistants
  • More space for offshore player
  • Cargologic Germany finally cleared for take off
  • Decathlon opts for logistics hotspot Tilburg
  • Mathias Hüske appointed new managing director of eos.uptrade
  • Joining forces to complete Eurasian Corridor via Kaliningrad
  • Brazilian air partner for Argentinian e-commerce platform
  • Ryder announces management changes
  • LIP Invest buys logistics hub for Röhlig
  • Synergy Group CEO wins prestigious shipping award
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Carrier in Kazakhistan to invest in 400 tank cars
  • Adoption of LNG continues

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Summer of air freight woes shows little sign of third-quarter recovery
  • MPC Container Ships expects second-half scrubber boost to charter rates after posting interim loss
  • Analysis: Customers set to pay bill for greener AP Møller-Mærsk
  • Eagle Rail looks to soar above congestion with 'ski lift' solution
  • PSA completes Penn Terminals takeover as it looks to boost perishables business
  • China Merchants in talks to invest in CMA CGM port assets
  • Trade war: US hits China with new wave of tariffs
  • Geodis' Laurent Deneubourg takes on top air freight role at Bansard International
  • Top Singapore shipping lawyer joins HFW
  • Supply chain radar: FedEx shoots in the dark at Amazon

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Deep concern for 25 seafarers aboard missing bulker loaded with nickel ore
    The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) says its thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the 25 seafarers aboard the Indonesian-flagged 52,400 dwt bulk carrier Nur
  • Knud E. Hansen unveils advanced RoPax design
    Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen has released its newest design, a 154-meter RoPax ferry that can transport up to 1,500 passengers and 440 cars. The vessel also offers an additional

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Why the Adrian Darya 1 saga is an issue for the whole industry
    The saga of the Adrian Darya 1, now expected to deliver its cargo of 2m barrels of Iranian crude to...
  • Shippers prepare for sharp fuel price rises
    Shippers warned to pay more attention to baf charges
  • Oldendorff to fit electric propulsion on two newbuild bulkers
    The German bulkers owner will install the ABB Azipod system on two 21,500 dwt vessels to be built at Chengxi...
  • Miami on highest alert but Grand Bahama Freeport survives Hurricane Dorian
    Best known as a jumping off point for the cruise sector, Miami is served by all of the big three...
  • From the Newsdesk: Transparency, tanker tracking and a turbo-charged Brexit
    As London International Shipping Week approaches, we recommend that the focus is firmly international (rather than Brexit) and transparency is...
  • Cosco Shipping secures 80% of LSFO for boxship fleet
    Chinese carrier may also expand the installment of scrubbers to meet the IMO 2020 rules
  • Hyundai Heavy wins $188m LNG carrier order
    Japanese line MOL is believed to have placed an LNGC order with DSME, which is now part of the same...
  • Tanker market faces uncertain future in a no-deal Brexit
    The advent of a WTO Brexit might lead to some disruption in the fuels market because trade patterns in the...
  • Gas and tanker conversions bring in $288m to SembMarine's orderbook
    SembMarine made inroads into the competitive offshore windfarm sector with its maiden contract for Jan De Nul for Taiwan's Formosa...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: China Merchants Port woos carriers facing low growth | Cosco Shipping reshuffles container management | EU may...
  • MOL in logistics tie-up with Turkish steelmaker
    There are also plans to build a port in southeastern Turkey together with Tosyali
  • PSA International completes deal for Penn Terminals
    Penn Terminals, located on the Delaware River, is one of the best equipped, privately-owned multipurpose marine terminals on the US...
  • Cosco Shipping turns around liner business
    CSH noted pressure on the supply of shipping capacity has eased with newly delivered shipping capacity decreasing and scrapped capacity increasing
  • US issues sanctions in crackdown on North Korea oil imports
    The US also alleged that North Korea has received deliveries of refined petroleum directly from ships flagged under other, un-named, countries...
  • HFW hires dry shipping specialist from Clyde & Co
    His practice spans a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the shipping, offshore and oil and gas sectors...
  • US south east ports at risk as category 5 storm slams into Bahamas
    A Florida landfall remains possible, despite the official forecast suggesting storm will not now make a direct hit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Florida, Georgia ports close as Dorian blasts Freeport
  • Cosco adjusts network to shifting China trade
  • Container line group maps data flow standards

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Essar Ports to target third-party cargoes as Delhi drives growth
    One of India's largest private operators opens up on how it intends to meet overall growth of more than 20%
  • Cosco firms up VLCC pool amid strong tanker and box results
    China's first VLCC pool composed of more than 50 units expected to be established in Hong Kong by year-end
  • Marine insurers should get back to basics to survive, says Sean Dalton
    Munich RE North America marine underwriting head says good management and local knowledge pay dividends for underwriters
  • V.Ships to manage Rokke's $350m research ship
    Group working with REV Ocean on the world's biggest such vessel.
  • American Hellenic Hull 'on target for profit breakthrough'
    Emerging Cypriot-based hull and machinery venture says it is on schedule to show profit in 2019 after two years of red ink
  • Whole fleet in use as Olympic returns to profit
    Stig Remoy-owned OSV owner expects 20% growth in charter hire this year.
  • Capesize spot rates back at nine-year highs
    Rates on major capesize benchmark routes have increased by 27% over the past three weeks.
  • Reederei Nord partners private equity on feeder boxship resales
    Diversification strategy looks to newbuild market for discount on modern technology in anticipation of IMO 2020 boost
  • Uncertainty over loss of life in Indonesia ro-ro fire
    Latest reports suggest rescued passengers by far exceed numbers in manifest
  • Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship
    Coastguard finds 931 bags on unnamed vessel in Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas.
  • Passengers saved as ro-pax capsizes in Philippines
    At least 149 people were rescued from a ro-pax that capsized on Saturday in the Philippines. CNN reported that the Mika Mari VIII turned over on arrival at Consuelo, a port in Camotes Islands, Cebu province. Four passengers sustained minor injuries, according to Michael John Encina, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard. Some of the passengers and crew were thrown into the sea. A cargo
  • ICS unveils latest crop of talent
    A new group of shipping professionals has taken a stride up the career ladder with success in this year's Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' examinations
  • Dof anchor-handler wins extension with Petrobras
    An anchor-handler owned by NorSkan Offshore, Dof's Brazilian unit, has won a one-year contract extension with Petrobras. Dof trims loss but long-term financing questions remain The 16,820-hp Skandi Fluminense (built 2007) will continue its employment with the Brazilian state energy company until September 2020. The initial contract began in July 2018. The vessel has one work-class remotely
  • Shipping's myriad challenges to fuel London debate, Paddy Rodgers says
    Former Euronav CEO looks ahead to moderating London International Shipping Week conference, and considers the pressing challenges that face the industry
  • DFDS sells ferry to La Meridionale
    DFDS has sold one of its ro-pax ferries to French company La Meridionale. Brexit fears take a bite out of DFDS forecasts and share price The Copenhagen-based owner expects the sale of the Liverpool Seaways (built 1997) to raise proceeds of DKK 200m ($29.4m). Completion of the deal and delivery of the vessel are expected in April 2020, DFDS said in a statement on Monday. DFDS expects to book a
  • Noble sells another bulker as owning exit nears
    Singapore group confirms disposal of post-panamax for nearly $15m.
  • Fei Kwok takes on Chinese role for Clyde & Co
    Lawyer becomes head of banking and finance as firm spies new opportunities.
  • Hyundai Heavy reveals $189m LNG carrier order
    South Korean shipbuilder adds another contract for delivery in 2022.
  • Subsea 7 clinches Brazilian contract worth up to $150m
    Norwegian company's pipe-layers to connect FPSO in Lapa North East field.
  • MOL eyes steel shipping deal in Turkey
    Japanese group teaming up with producer Tosalyi on transport.
  • PSA buys second North American terminal in under a month
    Singapore company makes first foray into the US ports sector with latest acquisition
  • Egypt wants five new bunker tankers
    Petroleum minister to boost refuelling fleet this year and in 2020.
  • UK tanker sector in the dark as "do or die" Brexit nears
    A deal or no deal could make all the difference for the UK's refineries and regional tanker sector, says Gibson
  • FPSOs, FSRUs and offshore wind boost Sembcorp Marine coffers
    Yard group says it has been "pursuing the available pockets of opportunities" in weak market
  • Grindrod top brass frustrated at weak share price
    But owner hopes move to simplify structure will make it easier for investors to understand company
  • HFW recruits Chris Metcalf as shipping practice growth marches on
    Legal veteran joins from Clyde & Co and is sixth new partner in Singapore in less two years

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • Dorian may not reach U.S. coast, but will pack punch
    State officials begin reversing highway lanes ahead of hurricane's near-hit of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. While the National Hurricane Center says the storm isn't...
  • Slideshow: The freight before the storm
    In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, hundreds of trucks delivered trailers laden with supplies for FEMA to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. FreightWaves photographer...
  • The fallout from container port automation
    A study sponsored by Canadian dockworkers has tried to quantify the impact of container terminal automation.
  • South Florida begins feeling effects of approaching Dorian
    U.S. National Hurricane Center extends hurricane watch as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closes in response to tropical storm-level winds.
  • CBP at Brunswick and Savannah closes in storm's wake
    Customs and Border Protection announced that it will suspend operations at the two Georgia seaports for Sept. 3-4 with the approach of Hurricane Dorian.
  • Maritime History Notes: The father of integrated shipping
    If Sea-Land founder Malcom McLean is recognized as the "father of container shipping," then surely Charles Morgan should be deemed the "father of integrated shipping"...
  • Maple Leaf Motoring: Dorian deals near-miss in Canada-Florida freight lanes
    Star Van Systems, with 55 dedicated Canada-Florida runs per week, had prepared for the worst, but now may get an uptick on southbound freight as...
  • Florida ports to close as Hurricane Dorian approaches
    Port Everglades has received approval to allow petroleum trucks to continue making deliveries to retail gas stations until early Monday morning or until winds reach...
  • Retailers, logistics providers prepare for Hurricane Dorian in light of unpredictable path
    C.H. Robinson has executed thousands of shipments into Florida since Thursday.
  • The FreightTech venture cycle is here to stay. Ignore at your own peril.
    FreightTech venture investing is super hot, but most of these startups continue to lose money. Is this a fad or something else? Last year, FreightWaves...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • South Korean September HSFO supply to rise on higher imports
    "There will be roughly more than 100,000 mt of additional volume in the spot market," a source at a South Korean refiner said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Malaysia's RAPID sells first naphtha cargo, to load Sep 2-4
    The naphtha cargo is slated to load around September 2-4, Asian naphtha trade sources said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
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 second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
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
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