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September 4, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China lodges WTO complaint over US tariffs, turns to domestic shale gas
  • Rates keep falling - US west coast ports suffer lower volumes: Xeneta
  • China's big train maker CRRC buys 25pc of big German locomotive works
  • California garlic farmers profit as never before from US-China trade war
  • Northstar Midstream uses barge to offer LNG bunkering at Jacksonville
  • Canadian west coast dockers: Port automation will eliminate 9,200 jobs
  • BNSF blames Hours of Service regulations for blocking level crossings
  • ICTSI Mexico achieves 4 million TEU milestone amid capacity expansion
  • CEVA Logistics moves to larger premises near Ho Chi Minh City airport
  • European Bulk Liquid Storage 2019 conference October 3-4 in Antwerp
  • Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference in Hong Kong November 19-20
  • FedEx acquires Colombian perishables forwarder and customs broker
  • Arbitrator backs Atlas, imposes arbitrated process on Teamster pilots
  • Germany's air freight volumes plunge 24.6pc in June, IATA data reveals
  • K+N and Air France-KLM integrate electronic capacity booking systems

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • DG Shipping completes 70 years of powering the shipping industry in the country
  • LogYcode facilitates logistics services in your pocket!
  • MOL considering strategic partnership with major steel firm
  • MSC updates its America & Lone Star Express services
  • ONE expanding reefer fleet
  • Reefer container equipment availability seen remaining tight
  • Kolkata Port taking efforts to retain Nepal trade
  • Sri Lanka announces massive port development & modernisation project
  • India's GDP growth rebound to be weaker, says Fitch
  • Slowdown in GDP growth due to endogenous & exogenous factors, says CEA

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Canadian railway to expand its reach in New York
  • Egyptair Cargo selects ECS Group member as exclusive GSA
  • Fedex broadens its footprint in Latin America
  • A train will soon connect Klaipeda and Odessa directly
  • UIC has a new director of the rail system department
  • Terminal enhancement in Mumbai
  • Cargolux introduces new online booking tool
  • Circle continues to expand
  • Stadler on track
  • Eric Malitzke moves to DPD Germany
  • RoRo milestone in Cuxport
  • Dreier acquires textile logistics from the M+R Spedag Group
  • Fleet expansion follows growth in business
  • Lee Gainsbury leaves Unilode
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New domain for Swire Pacific Offshore
  • UK launches future of flights challenge

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • ILAs: radical change, but the fairest way to buy air freight capacity, says Qatar
  • Schiphol sees air cargo volumes plunge as capacity issues hit home
  • To scrubber or not to scrubber: that was the question for carriers
  • CargoLogic Germany still on the runway, but green lights are blinking
  • China seeks moral (and legal) high ground against Donald Trump
  • Reefer shortage persists as perishables shippers opt for boxes, ONE orders 6,000
  • Market Insight: DSV Panalpina - 'achieving more with less'. What about that?
  • Supply chain radar: An inconvenient truth behind DP-DHL's rebuff to Amazon Fresh

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • Harvey Gulf continues international push
    Two Harvey Gulf International Marine PSV 3250's arrived without incident in Nigeria on August 12, 2019 and immediately began one-year contracts (see earlier story). "We want to thank our local partner and
  • First barge launched at reopened Arcosa Marine facility
    A barge yard idled in 2015 is back in business with a splash. Arcosa Marine recently launched the first barge to be completed since it reopened its Madisonville, La., yard in April.
  • Donsötank Wuhu duo to have Hydroniq coolers
    Two 22,000 dwt oil products and chemical tankers on order for Sweden's Rederi AB Donsötank will feature hull-integrated seawater cooling systems supplied by Ellingsøy, Norway, headquartered Hydroniq Coolers. The vessels are being
  • Oldendorff newbuilds will be first bulkers with Azipods
    Two 21,500 dwt self-unloaders on order for Germany's Oldedorff Carriers will be the first bulk carriers to feature ABB's Azipod electric propulsion. The vessels are set for delivery to Oldendorff Carriers in
  • Teekay and Transport Canada working on low noise tanker
    Recognizing that marine species, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are impacted by underwater vessel noise, the Government of Canada has launched a Quiet Vessel Initiative. Transport Canada is finalizing an Agreement
  • Keppel Nantong holds naming ceremony for Singapore's first DF bunker tanker
    Keppel Offshore & Marine reports that Singapore's first dual-fuel bunker tanker was today named Marine Vicky by Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA),
  • Seastreak orders second 600 passenger fast ferry
    Designer Incat Crowther reports that Seastreak LLC, Atlantic City, N.J., has ordered a sister vessel to its Seastreak Commodore. Delivered last year (see earlier story) the Incat Crowther 45 design, 600 passenger

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • Sulphur cap to drive up marine fuel market value by 30%
    The red tape being imposed on the shipping industry in January 2020 is expected to push up the price of...
  • World boxship fleet update: A mood of caution
    Cosco's revelation that it has no plans to develop 25,000 teu containerships indicates a sense of collective caution among owners
  • Capesizes experiencing 'fragile spike'
    Brazilian iron ore volumes, while recovering, are still below last year's levels, according to BIMCO
  • Veteran master among 19 awarded Merchant Navy medal
    'These remarkable men and women have gone above and beyond their duty to provide an invaluable service not only to...
  • Two workers die and 13 injured at Bangladeshi ship recycling yard
    Including this latest incident, 15 workers have lost their lives at Chattogram this year
  • Fuel contamination risk mitigated in Singapore
    Singapore Shipping Association president Caroline Yang says bunker tankers in the port would have to be equipped with two or...
  • Insurers brace for Hurricane Dorian claims
    Analysts at UBS have predicted that the total bill for insurers with a range from $5bn to $40bn, with $25bn...
  • Iranian oil tanker 'goes dark' off Syria
    The closely watched Adrian Darya 1 has not emitted an AIS signal since about 4pm GMT on Monday
  • Japan will not join US-led Strait of Hormuz protection force
    The Asian nation has close economic ties with Iran but is also a major ally of the US
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Why the Adrian Darya 1 saga is an issue for the whole industry | US ports on...
  • Cosco Shipping quashes speculation about 25,000 teu newbuildings
    His remarks come after a Cosco Shipping research unit said in March that a technical study on developing the 25,000...
  • US Atlantic ports batten down ahead of Hurricane Dorian
    Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited his state's port in Savannah on Monday, and learned of measures being taken by officials to secure...
  • Sovcomflot cautiously optimistic for the second half of 2019
    Chief financial officer Nikolay Kolesnikov said that the company does not have plans to retrofit existing vessels with new engines...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • Marad's port automation query draws tepid response
  • AMLO pushes cross-Mexico rail bridge
  • Trans-Pac carriers begin levying low-sulfur surcharges
  • Low-sulfur surcharge scope eludes Asia-Europe shippers
  • Stakeholders push for India inland review
  • Florida freight lockdown extends to Georgia, Carolinas

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • Safe Bulkers makes headway with scrubber fittings
    Hajioannou company says it has completed a quarter of its installation programme
  • Trafigura opens position in Frontline after suezmax deal
    Trafigura has taken its stake in Frontline as part of its blockbuster deal to sell the John Fredriksen company more than a dozen tankers. The Swiss commodities trader disclosed its 16 million share stake in the New York-listed shipowner in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. Fredriksen still hungry for deals as hunt for succession looms Fredriksen working on VLCC merger deal to
  • Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida ports
    The storm has reportedly killed five in the Bahamas
  • Kumiai Senpaku inks 'first of its kind' dual-fuel LPG newbuilding
    Deal represents the first order for a small gas carrier that will run on LPG
  • No let up as rally in Hapag-Lloyd share price continues
    But stakeholder in city-state of Hamburg reaffirms support for the German city and is unlikely to cash in its chips
  • Scrubber makers should focus on long-term eco credentials, says Clean Marine CEO
    Short-term business prospects are buoyant with IMO 2020, but Nils Hoy-Petersen says cutting particulate matter emissions and the carbon footprint may be more crucial to the long-term application of scrubbers
  • Clarksons' Omar Nokta returns to head shipping research
    Top analyst is back to head bank's push in a vacuum left by departures of big names from other investment firms
  • War risk and cyber products evolve in marine insurance
    Underwriters develop and add new products to account for heightened political tensions and advances in internet technology
  • Marine insurance needs you, if it is to meet upcoming challenges
    Joint Hull Committee co-chair Paul Fry says the industry must respond as one if it is to tackle emerging risks and regulatory change
  • World War II bomb at Blohm+Voss blocks vessel traffic
    Ship traffic on the Elbe has been interrupted as Hamburg authorities disarm a 75-year-old bomb
  • Creditors agree crucial 3 Maj debt deal
    Bank repayments to be delayed as shipbuilder receives $22.15m new loan.
  • Polsteam logs big cargo increase as bulker market remains tough
    Profits rise further since Pawel Brzezicki brought in by government to revitalise Szczecin-based bulker giant
  • Neda returns to Hyundai for VLCC newbuilding
    Lykiardopulo company Neda Maritime Agency has gone back to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), its preferred yard for large crude carrier newbuildings in recent years, to order yet another VLCC. Market sources are saying that the company has booked a single such unit at Hyundai Samho for about $91.5m. TradeWinds understands that no options are attached to the deal. The last VLCC Neda ordered, back i
  • Sovcomflot claims NSR first for LNG-fuelled tanker
    Russian owner completes first trip along the Arctic route by one of its gas-powered aframaxes.
  • Plan moves forward to resurrect large-ship construction in Poland
    State-owned Unity Line and Polferries behind $666m project for ropax quartet
  • Latsis spawns offshoot as home for LNG activities
    Greece's Latsis shipping group has set up a separate company that will apparently serve as a vehicle for its fledgling presence in the LNG sector. Latsco LNG Marine Management Inc obtained a licence to set up a shipmanagement office in Greece last month. The office of the Marshall Islands-based outfit resides in Latsis' corporate headquarters in Athens and is headed by senior group managers Geor
  • Zim brings in customers as digital 'influencers'
    Israeli line sets up panel for clients to guide its innovations.
  • TGP buys $489m chunk of Dream Cruises as loss cut
    Sale will strengthen owner Genting Hong Kong as it completes two huge newbuildings for brand.
  • P&P Shipping ends sale-and-purchase hiatus with supramax
    Low-key dry bulk specialist P&P Shipping has returned to the sale-and-purchase market to buy a Chinese-built supramax. The Piraeus-based company last bought ships as part of a fleet renewal in 2016. Its managers said at the time they would not consider any further expansion moves before digesting the two acquisitions they made that year. Almost three years on, with the dry bulk market looking in
  • Bangladeshi demo yard accident kills two
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform said incident happened at Chattogram based yard
  • Meriaura signs charter for biofuel vessels
    Finnish owner teaming up with Stockholm Exergi for CO2-neutral transport operations.
  • BoComm adds Torm quartet to Navios product tankers
    Torm has joined Navios in products tanker sale and leaseback deals with Chinese players
  • Atomflot signs $1.5bn deal for two more icebreakers
    Russia's nuclear agency Atomflot has ordered two additional multipurpose nuclear-powered icebreakers worth $1.5bn. They are the fourth and fifth in its Project 22220 series at the Baltiysky Zavod yard, it said. Demand for nuclear-powered icebreakers along the Northern Sea Route is growing, with the increasing cargo flow meaning that the era of the most advanced nuclear-powered icebreakers is not
  • Ex-Jebsen execs ramp up LNG bunkering plans
    Nicholai Olsen and Are Magnussen start operations with trucks, but plan to charter in ships.
  • Solstad CSV wins two-year extension on cross-Channel cable project
    Prysmian Powerlink has extended its contract on a construction support vessel (CSV) owned by Solstad Offshore by another two years. Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks Solstad still eyeing financial restructuring amid balance sheet pressure The 6,700-dwt Normand Pacific (built 2010) will continue working for the subsea power cable company until 31 December 2021. Prysmian has the opt
  • Donso fitting engine coolers to tanker newbuildings
    Swedish owner picks Hydroniq system to lower operating costs.
  • IUMI sees growth in database for large losses
    More countries join marine insurers project to develop global database of marine losses
  • Insurtech gathers momentum in marine sector
    Underwriters and brokers are increasingly using machine learned behavioural analysis to rate risk
  • Adrian Darya 1 goes dark in East Med
    Iranian VLCC looks to have switched off AIS as speculation mounts about destination of crude cargo.
  • Jefferies initiates Eagle Bulk coverage with buy rating
    Randy Giveans says sector outlook attractive and owner has significant operating leverage.
  • GC Rieber staff lose appeal against sackings
    Norwegian owner says court has kicked out legal action by 17 former employees
  • Ex-Hornbeck PSV re-emerges as superyacht
    1997-built offshore vessel upgraded in US by VMAG.
  • Oldendorff set to give Azipods debut in dry bulk sector
    German owner says propulsion concept has "reduced the investment costs dramatically"
  • Lack of impairments helps stem red ink at Icon Offshore
    Malaysian OSV player says local upstream industry expected to gradually improve, but may be volatile
  • Singapore shipping exec faces five years in Changi for alleged corruption
    Director of marine services company Hai Hup Huat accused of offering money to acquire business deals

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • FreightWaves, one of the fastest growing tech companies in the South, is rapidly expanding
    FreightWaves has become the number one source of data and market insights in freight for one reason: our people.
  • Video: Volvo unit conducts Japan's first Level 4 autonomous trucking demo
    U.D. Trucks, the Japanese unit of Swedish truck maker AB Volvo. conducted the first test of an Level 4 autonomous truck in the island nation....
  • U.S. to leave global postal union next month barring last-minute action; exit could send global parcel rates soaring
    USPS' impending exit from Universal Postal Union could send international air parcel rates soaring
  • Montreal air cargo hub Mirabel gets C$107 million boost
    Canadian government and airport authority to invest in air freight and logistics at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, the main production site for the Airbus A220.
  • CSX and Norfolk Southern ready themselves for Dorian
    The railroads say customers should expect delays and rerouting because of the hurricane
  • ONE, OOCL add reefer containers as fresh food trade set to expand
    Sixth largest container shipping firm cites Asian demand for fresh food as prompting the move.
  • Waiting to get rid of old telematics devices could cost carriers big
    Waiting until the last minute to switch from AOBRDs to ELDs could cost carriers time and money.
  • South Florida customs brokers, forwarders 'spared' by Dorian
    South Florida's customs brokers and forwarder employees begin returning to their offices, with the region mostly avoiding the damaging effects of the hurricane.
  • Commentary: Does Brazil's need for ethanol provide greater opportunities for U.S. farmers?
    Do U.S. corn producers have an opportunity to sell more to Brazil for ethanol production?
  • Truck Maintenance 101: Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape
    Staying on top of repair and maintenance is one of the most important elements in securing your truck's lifespan.
  • Commentary: What's a rail freight KPI, and why care?
    Market Voice Jim Blaze contents that railroads are using the wrong KPIs to increase volume and capture market share from trucks.
  • ATA president tackles trucker safety
    American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear sits down with Craig Fuller on this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/3
    Trucking Freight Futures lanes in and out of ATL up significantly in fear of Dorian
  • East Coast freight markets distorted by Dorian response
    Rates and rejections into the Southeast are elevated as trailers and tractors are staged for disaster relief.
  • Trans-border truck freight along the U.S.-Mexico border was down 1 percent in June
    Cross-border truck freight with Mexico dipped 1 percent in June, compared to the same period in 2018, according to recent data from the U.S. Department...
  • Federal agency rules misclassifying employees is not a violation
    Ruling considered a win for trucking companies.
  • Soybean and cattle farming to blame for Amazon rainforest fires
    How tariffs played a role in Amazon deforestation.
  • The for-hire trucking market does not have a driver shortage problem
    There isn't a driver shortage. In fact, there is a glut of capacity on the road, and not enough freight to haul.
  • E-scooters are not good for the environment, German government study finds
    As a medium of shared mobility. e-scooters are finding wider acceptance in Germany, but it is yet to be seen if they can decrease street...
  • 'Last chance to evacuate' Jacksonville
    Northeast Florida readies for Hurricane Dorian, Uber and Lyft offer free rides, Georgia ports remain closed and UPS issues pickup and delivery advisory.
  • China begins probe into FedEx knives shipment to Hong Kong
    China has begun probe into charges FedEx handled restricted knives bound for Hong Kong
  • Shippers brace for sharp rise in ocean fuel costs as IMO 2020 looms
    The price of new IMO 2020-compliant low-sulfur fuels is already 30% higher than fuels currently in use, but costs will rise further as the Jan....
  • Hurricane Dorian inching closer to U.S. (forecast video)
    Major hurricane Dorian still on track to damage southeast U.S. coast.
  • Commerce stresses due diligence with exports to Pakistan
    The BIS Office of Export Enforcement has "revealed schemes" by Pakistani entities attempting to acquire U.S. technologies to support the country's nuclear program.
  • Tanker operators sanctioned for North Korean fuel transfers
    OFAC has added two Taiwan entities and another in Hong Kong, as well as their managers, to its list of sanctions for illicit ship-to-ship transfers...
  • CNH Industrial takes $250 million lead in Nikola's Series D round
    Nikola Corp. expects to raise more than $1 billion in its Series D runding raising. That starts with London-based CNH Industrial that invested $250 million...
  • Today's Pickup: Air cargo volumes still trending down, but maybe stabilizing
    Air cargo volumes dropped again in July, but may be stabilizing based on new data.
  • TruckIT brings visibility to the trucking marketplace
    TruckIT connects dump truck supply with demand through its marketplace, which helps contractors to plan their needs better and truckers to make more money in...
  • Intelligent Cargo Systems helps ships improve efficiency of port calls
    The London-based startup is helping ships to optimize their port docking time, allowing them to sail early and save on fuel by sailing slower.
  • How shippers can use a TMS to monitor carriers, boost freight efficiency
    Leveraging a TMS helps shippers improve their operations, but it can also ensure the carriers hauling their freight meet all regulations and adhere to contracts.
  • FIATA calls for carrier talks over fines
    Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM and OOCL have announced plans to impose penalties on shippers.
  • NCBFAA's longtime lobbyist rounds bases
    After 35 years representing the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America on Capitol Hill, Jon Kent has decided it is time to retire.
  • Dorian to shut U.S. Southeast ports, intermodal for much of week
    Hurricane Dorian's approach upward along the U.S. Southeast coast will shutter maritime and rail assets throughout the region during the week. Dorian was located just...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch LNG Bunker Fuel price assessments
    Platts will assess the differential from the nearest LNG price assessment or netback published by Platts, publishing the final assessment on a flat price basis.
  • USGC Sep middle distillate deliveries to Europe so far at 700,000 mt
    "The arb economics are a little bit less attractive, I think less will come [into Europe] in September than in August," a diesel trader said.
  • Qatar Petroleum, Fluxys expand long-term deal for Zeebrugge LNG terminal
    Qatargas delivered its first LNG Q-Max, the largest class of LNG tanker to the Zeebrugge LNG terminal in July.
  • Japan looks to expand leasing oil storage capacity to producers
    Japan is looking to expand leasing crude oil storage capacity to producers by about 30%, or 4 million barrels, to enhance supply security.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
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