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February 5, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Cargo liquefaction continues to be a major risk for dry bulk shipping
  • Container Tracking Note now effective in Liberia
  • Govt increases proposed investment in 17 enterprises under Ministry of Shipping to INR 5,778 cr. for 2019-20
  • Milaha announces direct container shipping service connecting Black Sea, Mediterranean
  • MOL's LNG-fuelled tugboat marks 1st bunkering of LNG in Kansai region
  • ONE takes delivery of 5th newly-built 14,000-TEU magenta containership
  • Panalpina's largest shareholder does not support DSV's non-binding proposal
  • SCFI rates mixed
  • World's first 'digital survey' ofvessel claimed to be carried out
  • 16.7 pc increase in steel export in 2017-18
  • GCPTCL jetty maintenance
  • Port of Rotterdam puts Internet of Things platform into operation
  • CONCOR signs MoU with Russian rail company to jointly develop multimodal logistics services along INSTC route
  • 'Thrust on manufacturing sector will go a long way in boosting growth'
  • GST revenue collection up in Jan.
  • India now sixth largest & fastest growing major economy in the world: Goyal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Custom-built Fuso Canter has room for complete team
  • Cargolux concludes its "year of the horse"
  • Kombiverkehr to launch new services in 2019
  • DHL and FIA World Endurance Championship renew contract
  • Supply vessel for offshore activities enters service
  • Inauguration of new logistics centre at Brussels airport
  • Power of procuration for Roland Wimmer
  • Australia: Linfox buys Aurizon's intermodal business
  • Kerry, Deloitte, and Cargo Smart increase use of blockchain
  • Team Lines goes offboard
  • ERS Railways generates growth spurt at Hupac
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Waberer's chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO
  • C.H. Robinson increased revenues to USD 16.6 billion
  • SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations
  • Joint action to foster inland waterways in India

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Pressure increases on Grayling and 'illegal' Seaborne Freight contract
  • General average 'likely' as another blaze breaks out on a containership
  • Ceva stays bullish after a 'year of change', but its future remains unclear
  • Kerry Logistics keeps faith with 'overhyped' blockchain technology
  • Analysis: the air may be blue as 'New Kuehne + Nagel' fails to live up to expectations
  • China chartering more seafood flights as Year of the Pig trots in
  • Brexit could also be a threat to 1.7m in Cambodia
  • Skyteam may lose Kenya Airways just months after China Southern
  • Supply chain radar: 'Maybe it is all a show' - Panalpina's largest shareholder rejects DSV's Sfr170 a share proposal
  • Supply chain radar: As disappointment with the 'New Kuehne + Nagel' grows, ME/Africa boss opts out

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Metal Shark delivers 64-ft monohull pilot boat
  • Tidewater installs Challenger software platform on 100 OSVs
  • Thoma-Sea picks TMC compressor system for advanced trawler
  • Envirocleanse inTank BWTS gets USCG Type Approval
  • Paddy Rodgers to step down as Euronav CEO

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Dorian LPG increases scrubber investment
    The gas carrier now has 10 vessels contracted for scrubbers ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap
  • Stable crews might be a better way forward
    Stable crewing is more expensive in the short term but would pay off in the long run, a Southampton Solent...
  • NordLB offloads 263-ship portfolio of largely non-performing loans
    Cerberus will soon control a substantial chunk of Germany's overhanging shipping debt, with many in Hamburg fearful as to its...
  • Capital Product eyes broad horizon of shipping for opportunities with longer employment
    An $800m fleet controlled by its sponsor, Capital Maritime & Trading, includes large containerships and VLCCs - and additionally LNG...
  • Panalpina's largest shareholder declines to back DSV bid
    Ernst Göhner Foundation informs Panalpina board its preference for an 'independent growth strategy', including M&A
  • Box lines braced for Chinese New Year slowdown
    Container lines are managing capacity to meet demand but will be hoping that rates make a steady return to normal...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk to reduce UK and South Africa cadet intake | Baltic delays final decision on 2020 index changes | The...
  • Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers stepping down
    VLCC giant will start the search for a new chief executive to lead next phase of growth plan. Current chief...
  • Anadarko to supply CNOOC with Mozambique LNG
    The deal will bring Anadarko a step closer to a final investment decision for its East African LNG project
  • APL boxship burning off Vietnam
    The fire reportedly broke out in one of the ship's cargo compartments. No casualties have been reported so far and...
  • Brightoil reports $58m loss in June-December
    Embattled oil and gas player has calculated a HK$452m consolidated loss for the six months ended December 31, 2018 in...
  • Shipowners urged to hedge against oil price spike
    Shipping industry faces $100bn hit in worst-case scenario during the switch to low-sulphur fuels, say Enerjen Capital founders
  • NYK and BHP bunker vessel with biofuel using blockchain
    The journey of the fuel has been tracked and verified by BLOC's blockchain platform

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Manzanillo port regains rail access after protest
  • Schneider National to put new CEO in driving seat
  • APM Terminals' NY-NJ ups response to backlog
  • Panalpina shareholders reject 'hard to beat' DSV offer
  • Bankruptcy underscores need for freight payment diligence
  • Concor deepens integration with Russian rail pact

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Navios ups ante in offer for preferred shares
    Navios Maritime Holdings is sweetening the pot for preferred shareholders as it pushes forward with a tender offer that has been the centre of a lawsuit. Fewer than half of the necessary shares were offered for swap by last Friday's deadline. Now the Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner has bumped its offer up on one series of preferred shares to $7.25 in cash per share or $8.28 in 9.75% notes. Ho
  • Gloomy freight market proving a snag for capesize bulker sales
    Depressed market sentiment and the Lunar New Year holiday are stalling the sale of a Japan-built capesize bulker that has been on the market since early January, brokers say. The 180,230 Nord Steel (built 2007) entered the market on 2 January, but crashing spot rates have so far kept a lid on buyer interest, sale and purchase specialists say. The Singapore-based seller, Singa Star, is said to
  • Leros Management of Greece prepares to offload fleet
    Leros Management of Greece is seeking a sale of all four bulkers in its fleet. The vessels were ordered at the peak of the market in 2008, and the shipowner is poised to to recoup only a fraction of what it paid for them. Leros ready to pay the price Three of ships are supramaxes from China's Cosco Zhoushan Shipyard, while the fourth is a handysize bulker from Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineerin
  • Iranian-built aframax emerges under Venezuelan ownership
    Tanker ordered in 2006 and completed in 2013 has finally joined the fleet of Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company
  • No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit
    Euronav's stock has so far withstood the shock news long-term chief executive Paddy Rodgers is leaving the company. Tanker giant Euronav announced this morning Rodgers would depart this year when a successor has been found. Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Shares in the world's largest publicly traded crude tanker owner slipped a little in early trading in Brussels as the news
  • Iranian ships 'having no problems' after sanctions
    Iranian ships have had no significant problems with insurance coverage following the re-imposition of US sanctions, according to the director of the country's Shipping Association. Vessels can ply routes in most areas and ports of the world, Masoud Polmeh told reporters. The IRNA website cited him as saying that due to US threats, some overseas insurance companies offer their services until the
  • Chinese New Year hangover looms for lines
    Shipping consultancy Drewry has warned that boxship rates could take around 20 weeks to recover from a post-Chinese New Year (CNY) slump. The holiday sees factories shut down as families reunite during a week-long rest from work. Drewry said that to counter the anticipated demand lull, carriers will usually blank a number of sailings in a bid to better match supply with demand. So far the compa
  • Dorian still looking at LPG fuel
    Despite moving forward with scrubber installations, Dorian LPG still has an eye on LPG as fuel - it's just too expensive right now. It announced scrubber installations on three more ships Monday, bringing its total to 10, then on its earnings conference call said LPG conversion could be available as soon as next year. VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers Hats off to Hadjipater
  • Containerships buys back $13m of notes after CMA CGM takeover
    Finland's Containerships has bought back EUR 11.4m ($13m) of notes as bondholders exercised sell options following its takeover by CMA CGM. The French line bought the company last year and holders of the EUR 60m notes due 2021 had the right to require Containerships to repurchase the debt. The deadline for tendering the notes was 4 January. Bondholders offered in 19% of the principal amount and
  • Stolt-Nielsen reveals progress on 2020 fuel charges and tanker leaseback deal
    Stolt-Nielsen has enjoyed some success in passing the anticipated extra fuel cost from IMO 2020 rules onto its customers, its chief executive says. Oslo-listed Stolt is also working on a sale-and-leaseback deal involving multiple tankers, it has emerged. Tankers drag Stolt-Nielsen profit below forecasts Avenir LNG gears up for next phase of fundraising Chief executive Niels Stolt-Nielsen says
  • Hanjin's Subic yard receiver quits due to creditors
    The rehabilitation receiver for Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) has resigned. Stefani Sano blamed creditor opposition to his appointment by a local court, according to Business World. Philippines ready to help Hanjin yard buyers Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard He said in a statement: "By this resignation, I hope that the creditor banks shall have no m
  • Brightoil confirms arrests of VLCCs and barges
    Hong Kong-listed firm has been forced to halt much of its shipping operations as debt restructuring continues.
  • Oldendorff to retrofit kamsarmax with scrubber
    Upgrade announced as German shipowner takes delivery of five newbuildings
  • GEOxyz OSV helps locate Emiliano Sala's plane
    A Belgian OSV has helped find the wreckage of the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala in the English Channel. The newly signed Cardiff City striker and pilot David Ibbotson died on the Piper Malibu aircraft last month en route to Wales from France. The 3,330-dwt Geo Ocean III (built 2004), owned by GEOxyz, was moved into position over the wreckage site after the plane was found by a privatel
  • VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers
    Dorian LPG has upped its investment in scrubber technology as it wheeled out a stronger than expected set of quarterly numbers. New York-listed Dorian has opted to add scrubbers to three more vessels in a move it believes will offer a competitive advantage. Dorian's Hadjipateras named 2019 CMA Commodore Dorian reveals $20m scrubber project as it mulls BW LPG offer The project adds to a $20m pl
  • German study calls scrubbers 'new direct pollution source' to marine environment
    Research funded by the German Environment Agency highlights 'discrepancy' between scrubber-discharge samples and previous studies
  • Vafias-linked outfit seeks to keep tanker dispute in Texas
    US courts and not UK arbitrators should decide $20m liability case, says former owner of scrapped aframax
  • "Old" Noble Group to be liquidated
    A court hearing has been scheduled in Bermuda to wind up the "old" Noble Group following its $3.5bn debt restructuring. The company said the liquidation - a "procedural process" - will be considered on 8 February. Noble Group finally completes $3.5bn restructuring Court officer moves in to finalise Noble restructuring The Singapore trader and bulker owner was financially restructured at the en
  • Korea Shipping Corp scraps capesize bulker
    Korea Shipping Corp has sold capesize bulker for scrap, sources say. Demolition brokers say the 150,000-dwt Dangjin Friendship (built 1994) has been sold to Bangladesh for $445 per ldt or $8.3m. 'Wake-up call' for Indian yards as Brussels rejects scrapping applications Korea Shipping bought the vessel from Dong A Tanker for $8m in August 2012 as Dong A Ares. The ship was then due for special s
  • Maersk looking to expand on land
    The Danish group will target logistics, supply chain management and warehousing - but billion-dollar deals are out
  • Possible hijacking of three crew reported off Nigeria
    Maritime security firm Praesidium International has said three crew may have been kidnapped on Monday off Nigeria. An incident took place involving the landing craft Laeticia V, it said. The vessel was 135 nautical miles south-west of Brass in the Gulf of Guinea at the time. No further information was available.
  • Golden Pass decision seen as next spur for LNG market
    An anticipated final investment decision from Qatar Petroleum and Exxon on the Golden Pass LNG export facility is expected to spur the LNG market, Jefferies says. Analyst Randy Giveans says the decision is expected for the $10bn facility in Sabine Pass, Texas in the coming days. Qatar's $11bn newbuild plans show scale of LNG ambitions The analyst describes the step as "yet another important cat
  • Nord/LB rejects Cerberus bid as 263-ship portfolio sold
    Private equity fund bid on hold as state owner and savings banks come up with restructuring cash, but Cerberus tipped as buyer of $3bn "Big Ben" ship fund.
  • Milaha builds Nakilat stake to 36.3% with QIA deal
    Qatar Shipping (Milaha) has added another 5.9% to its holding in compatriot LNG carrier owner Nakilat. Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe The LPG, tanker, OSV and boxship player said it now owns 36.3% of the company. The 5.9% was the entire holding of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Milaha CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai said his company was a founder of Nakilat. He added that the dea
  • Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree
    Arne Fredly is positive about the growth potential of Hunter Group's VLCC pool. Hunter teamed up with fellow VLCC newcomer Hartree Maritime Partners last October to create a pool for scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs. Hunter and Hartree open door for consolidation with new eco VLCC pool Frontline and Hunter head crude pack as peer group trumps S&P 500 Hunter's eight VLCC newbuildings and four from Har
  • Berenberg upgrades Hapag-Lloyd despite 2020 fuel cost questions
    Berenberg Capital has upgraded shares in container giant Hapag-Lloyd despite headwinds facing the sector, including disruption from IMO 2020 rules. Analysts led by Joel Spungin raised Hapag to buy and adjusted their target price from €34 to €31 per share. Hapag-Lloyd commits to scrubber retrofitting Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy "We believe Hapag's valuation discount
  • Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) is to launch its first boxship service in Europe. The company will start a direct run linking the Black Sea and Mediterranean, it said in a statement cited by Bloomberg. This will connect Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Russia. Ports are Athens, Istanbul, Poti and Novorossiysk. Milaha will use two 1,700-teu ships that can also carry 300 reefer boxes. It has not specifi
  • MPC Capital takes $20m hit from rig write-down
    MPC Munchmeyer Petersen Capital (MPC Capital) has taken a EUR 17.2m ($19.68m) hit from its investment in an oil rig. The German investor, better known for its ownership of boxships, said it made an extraordinary write-down on financial assets of EUR 9.6m in 2018. MPC Capital : investors "cautious" as profit falls This related to the carrying amount of two indirect investments from the former KG
  • Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety
    Chief executive to step down later this year after a successor is found, and plans to focus on helping address pollution and improve safety.
  • BHP and NYK latest to back biofuel bunkers
    GoodFuels supplies green fuel to Japanese capsize, with CO2 savings to be verified with blockchain.
  • Libya said to be targeting return of VLCC loadings
    North African nation's plans include investment in state-of-the-art port suitable for large tankers.
  • MAN confirms LPG-fuelled engines for China VLGC
    Engine builder says propulsion technology also suited to shuttle tankers and VLCCs.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Panalpina rejects acquisition bid by DSV
    Swiss foundation owning 46 percent of Panalpina does not support offer from Denmark's DSV.
  • COSCO's Finkel: Low rates make alliances necessary
    Shipping line's executive vice president of trade says U.S. trucking and rising ship fuel expenses are other concerns.
  • Consultant: Ports need to invest in infrastructure
    The investments could facilitate new trade lanes despite looming economic uncertainty.
  • APL ship on fire off coast of Vietnam
    A Hapag-Lloyd ship that caught fire early in January is now moored off Freeport, Bahamas.
  • CBP determines country of origin for Ethernet devices
    CBP is slated to publish Tuesday a ruling that found the U.S. to be the country of origin of certain Ethernet devices for purposes of U.S. government procurement.
  • BlueWater looks at political unrest in Venezuela
    Oil-producing countries are closely monitored as bunker prices heavily impact the ocean liner shipping industry.
  • CSX exec: Inland ports improve supply chain efficiency
    The Class I railroad has seen an increase in efficiency and improvement in quality of customer service since implementing scheduled railroading.
  • Intermodal volumes up 5.6 percent in 2018
  • Nominations sought for ag trade advisory committees

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Oil ends day lower as equity rally fails to dampen crude oversupply concerns
    Crude prices finished in the red Monday after an afternoon equity rally failed to allay market concerns that crude markets could become oversupplied due to lower demand growth.
  • Argentina awards license to YPF, Tecpetrol for Vaca Muerta oil pipeline
    Argentina's energy secretariat said Monday it has awarded a 33-year license to a consortium of Tecpetrol and YPF to transport crude over an under-construction pipeline, a key for increasing oil production in the Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • Panama's December marine diesel sales decrease 8.19% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 33,041 mt in December, down 8.19%, compared with the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Monday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Supply concerns push Dubai crude above ICE Brent for first time since Aug 2015
    The strength is primarily due to tight sour crude supply reflecting uncertainty over Venezuela, a trader said.
  • BHP, NYK advance sustainable biofuels bunkering to cut carbon emissions
    The advanced biofuel was blended with conventional fossil-based MGO in a mix of 30% biofuel to 70% conventional MGO.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to higher awaiting fresh cues
    "Some profit-taking can be seen this morning [Monday] though it remains largely supported compared to last week's levels," IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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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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