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June 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver lockout brings longshoremen to terms in less than three hours
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black, quarterly revenue up 8.6pc to US$3.9b
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port adds three new container berths at Jintang
  • Spot rates make extraordinary 13.7pc jump in face of cancelled sailings
  • PSA, PFR and IFM investors jointly acquire Poland's largest box terminal
  • Egypt's Damietta Port ready to handle 14,000-TEUers
  • Finnish police looking into possible fraud at Cargotec's MacGregor
  • India loses GSP preferential status
  • Sino-US trade war means a bleak 2019 for air carriers, says IATA chief
  • Unilode opens new repair centre in Hong Kong
  • Etihad buys out partner and sets up its own secures valuable service

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Box cargo volume to fall sharply between China & US: Analysts
  • CMA CGM to upgrade its Europe/Caribbean & Latin America offering
  • Contracted freight rates seen up in May for containership segment as new contracts are finalised
  • Global LNG trade continues to increase, says key official
  • Hutchison Ports to build & operate container terminal in Québec
  • ICS' third edition guidelines on application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention launched
  • Mammoet Germany acquires MEYER Anlagenbau
  • Moderate rise seen continuing in manning costs
  • Import of glycine from India, China & Japan hurting US industry, says trade body
  • NMPT's proposal for anchorage charges seen as disadvantageous to the port
  • Roadwings International launches GOCON web portal for supply of container trailers
  • Gross GST revenue up
  • GSP withdrawal would have limited impact but RoSCTL extension needed, says FIEO
  • Steel industry expected to benefit from new govt's spending on infrastructure
  • Training seminar on shipping & logistics in Gandhidham on June 15 a must-attend for key members of the fraternity

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Space for local heroes
  • Increased train speed to enhance capacity
  • Transport specialist improves container train loading
  • Hertzog & Partner and Maritime Network prolong cooperation
  • New facility for life sciences and healthcare
  • ZIM goes green
  • Latam Cargo signs global master lease agreement with CSafe
  • Three more locomotives for UK's rail network
  • All Martin Bencher offices now certified
  • Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with new warehouse deal
  • BHV links new name with specific demands
  • Turkish Cargo continues growth with dual hub approach
  • China train adds more destinations in Asia to its network
  • Iumi appoints new Asia ambassador
  • Loxxter introduces new cloud solution
  • Norway helps IMO achieve its goals
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air New Zealand dreams of new flag ship

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • US-China tension casts shadow over Transport Logistic in Munich
  • TAC Index expands coverage - as air cargo demand appears to weaken
  • FedEx plans daily e-commerce deliveries in 2020 to maximise Ground fleet utilisation
  • US and Asian supply chains brace for impact as tropical storm seasons approach
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches remote reefer monitoring system
  • DHL invests in air freight capacity to cater for surge in Japanese seafood exports
  • Supply chain radar: About DSV Panalpina's Sfr20m break fee - and a deal that 'should have never happened'
  • Mike Tegtmeyer joins AIT Worldwide as vice president of global IT infrastructure
  • A 'Bridge' to China, and her family's business, in the Trump cabinet

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Alfa Laval offers future proof scrubber options
    Local bans on open loop exhaust gas scrubbing are causing shipowners to look more closely at closed loop solutions. Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of closed loop scrubbing either by
  • Wärtsilä's Operim promises smarter performance, greater profitability
    Wärtsilä is launching a new, digital version of its Operim (Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring) offering at this year's Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Norway. By digitally augmenting physical products through the addition
  • Inland Marine Services to manage Apex Oil fleet
    Hebron, Ky,, headquartered vessel management specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has signed up Apex Oil Company, Inc. as its latest client. As a result of the deal, IMS will be responsible for
  • ABS publishes Low Carbon Shipping Outlook
    A Low Carbon Shipping Outlook just published by ABS aims to help the maritime sector evaluate potential pathways to a low-carbon future. "Despite all the noise and confusion about IMO 2020, the
  • Cummins unveils IMO Tier III strategy
    Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its solution for meeting IMO Tier III emissions regulations. The company will utilize proven Tier II engine technology and add a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment
  • Dataran Elektra appointed first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia
    To satisfy the growing demand for electronic fuel monitoring systems (EFMS) in Malaysia, FUELTRAX has appointed trade and services provider Dataran Elektra as the first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia. Now,
  • ABB adds DP2 capability to pilot control solution
    ABB is adding DP2 dynamic positioning functionality to its ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control solution. Designed to optimize vessel responsiveness, efficiency and safety across the entire operating profile, ABB Ability Marine Pilot
  • Three new two-strokes join WinGD engine line-up
    WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels. It says the new additions to the portfolio - the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Sustainable finance tightening will cut off ship funding for smaller companies
    Capital will only flow in the direction of companies that are doing the right things. Scale and access to capital...
  • Wilhelmsen acquires 50% share in NorSea Wind
    Wilhelmsen chief executive says the tie-up with NorSea gives the group a new direction and leg to stand on by...
  • Shipping industry told to innovate to survive
    Prosperity - and even survival - requires shipping companies to be adapt to constant change, says Ramez Naam
  • Nigeria says seafarer kidnappings to be 'history' within months
    "The one assurance I can give you is that in the next few months - not the next few years...
  • Clipper benefits from strong ro-ro demand
    The expected improvement this year are driven by "continued positive commercial developments" in Seatruck Ferries, which operates ro-ro services in...
  • Norway sets out ambitious emission goals
    Neighbouring Scandinavian country Sweden is expected to announce targets of its own
  • J. Lauritzen cuts exposure to dry bulk amid losses
    The Danish company cut the number of controlled bulkers to 68 in the first quarter of the year from 83...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to add tracking to all reefer boxes
    German container line will develop services alongside customers to improve supply chain visibility
  • Torm buys four MRs ahead of market upswing
    The four vessels, built in 2011, have been bought for a total consideration of $83m
  • Maersk launches share buy-back programme
    First phase of plan will see Danish carrier spend up to DKr3.3bn on acquiring its own share capital
  • Oldendorff completes deals with 23 Chinese leasing firms
    Oldendorff adds that during the 35 years between 1986 to 2021 it would have taken delivery of 106 newbuildings from...
  • Daily Briefing
    Autonomous ship pioneers to reap rewards | Liberia deregisters tanker carrying Iran crude | LNG seen to be transitional fuel...
  • Allianz ship total losses plunge to record low
    The overall number of reported shipping incidents was almost flat at 2,698 in 2018, with machinery damage the leading cause...
  • Services sector will gain as Australia tops LNG stakes in 2020, predicts Rystad
    In the interim, with up to $40bn in LNG projects in the region coming through, if those in Papua New...
  • Sabine Pass' sixth train gets the go-ahead
    Cheniere boasts a new capital allocation framework it says will support continued investment in natural gas

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Canada's Mulroney: North American free trade 'will prevail'
  • NS, UP interline revamp to require crosstown drays
  • Falling imports won't guarantee lower trans-Pacific rates
  • Canadian shippers grapple with tariffs, port delays
  • Charleston's Wando terminal opening earlier for extra volumes
  • Hapag-Lloyd's reefers to bear tracking devices
  • US tariffs threaten fresh congestion at Mexico border
  • SEKO eyeing acquisitions as part of private equity transition
  • CMA CGM bullish on India's project cargo outlook

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management
    Oslo-listed owner's measure suggests John Fredriksen treats LNG shipping business seriously and will stay for the long run.
  • Shipowners turn to more sophisticated financial models as banks back away
    A more diversified model could benefit shipowners even though other sources of financing are not always easy to secure.
  • FSL completes $31.48m fundraiser
    First Ship Lease Trust has completed its 956 million share fundraiser. Crude tanker rates boost FSL earnings The Singapore-listed shipowner disclosed Tuesday that it had raised $31.48m (SGD 43.03) by selling nearly a billion new units in a non-pronounceable preferential offering first announced last fall. According to the company, 430 million of those units were valid acceptances with another 5
  • US-Cuba cruises banned
    US cruisegoers destined for Cuba will have to change their vacation plans. The Trump administration today banned cruise voyages between the US and the island country in an effort to stop money-making tourism, the Associated Press reports. President Donald Trump has tightened restrictions on travel and remittances to the island nation in response to its support for the Nicolas Maduro regime in Ve
  • Star Bulk, Genco set to benefit from iron ore recovery
    Both owners show major upsides with solid balance sheets, Deutsche Bank analysts say.
  • Shipping faces extra costs to comply with sanctions
    New US advice suggests industry will need to pay for more technology
  • Young people predicted to change shipping's approach to diversity and the environment
    "If you're not here to contribute to society, why are you here?" the TradeWinds conference panel asked.
  • Can dry bulk freight rates still boom in a digital age?
    Have digital developments and changing dynamics in the dry cargo market put a cap on boom-time rates, which have historically helped shipowners build fortunes? Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal That was the possibility raised by Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's oc
  • Castor Maritime sees improved earnings
    Nasdaq-listed owner of one bulker posts higher revenue for first half of year; stock price takes a healthy leap.
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal
    Singapore-based outfit buys 50% stake in the wind-sector specialist and senses a chance for the joint venture to 'set the playing rules a little' in a 'very fragmented market'
  • Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges
    Shipping stands as an investible industry for the first time in almost a decade, according to veteran Norwegian broker and investment banker Peter Anker. BHP: LNG bunkering will happen Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive However, the industry is set to see huge change in the next 10 years that will place demands on traditional shipowners
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth
    Oslo-based Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&M) is pressing ahead with its plans for growth, which will include an equity raise in the near future and possibly the acquisition of other lenders' shipping loans. Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter Maritime & Merchant Bank seeks more deals after profitable start to 2019 Chief executive Halvor Sveen told Tr
  • J Lauritzen cuts 15 bulkers in slump
    Danish group J Lauritzen has reduced its bulker fleet by 15 ships in a weak market. It said it decided to bring the average number of controlled vessels down to 68 in the first quarter, compared with 83 a year ago. Lauritzen, Maersk and Torm join autonomous ship initiative J Lauritzen cuts loss as dry and LPG markets rise The market for handysizes was weak throughout the first three months, it
  • Grupo R sues in Texas for return of $10m in deposits from Coastline Maritime
    Mexican oil and gas giant seeks seizure of OSVs over failed 2014 acquisition
  • Berg is back with MPSV resale and listing plan
    Christian Berg's Bech Offshore is teaming up with Thailand's Beacon Offshore to buy an OSV newbuilding resale - with an Oslo listing also planned. The 4,000-dwt high-end DP 2 MPSV is nearing completion at Vard Shipyards in Vietnam. It was ordered in 2014 and appears to be a former ER Offshore ship, but is now owned by the yard. Norway's Bech will take a stake in Beacon, whose shareholders will
  • BHP: LNG bunkering will see 'quantum leap'
    The industry's drive towards greener, lower-emission fuels will make the current asset model redundant, according to the mining giant's top shipping official.
  • Helsinki Shipyard wins first order since sale
    Finland's Helsinki Shipyard has confirmed its first ship order since it was sold to a pair of Russian businessmen last month. One of the new owner's companies, Vodohod, is contracting two ice-class cruiseships, according to Russia's former deputy transport minister Viktor Olersky, who chairs both the yard and Vodohod. Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in Arctech yard reveals $1.7bn order ho
  • Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive
    Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said the world's oceans hold the key to addressing some of the planet's major problems after her government made green shipping a cornerstone of its maritime policy. Speaking at Nor-Shipping in Oslo today, Solberg said we are all living in uncertain times and facing uncertain challenges, from hunger and poverty to climate change. Tax the rich? Norway's s
  • Hahn & Co 'considering' $4bn H-Line Shipping sale
    South Korea's Hahn & Co is being linked with a potential sale of bulker and LNG carrier owner H-Line Shipping. Sources familiar with the matter were cited by Bloomberg as saying the group is considering options for the company. H-Line Shipping spends over $100m on bulker newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding H-Line orders $142m LNG capesize duo These could include a partial or full disposal. Ha
  • AI works best if you know what you're looking for, says Windward CEO
    Chief executive Ami Daniel says data-based modelling can enhance maritime business operations but goals need to be clear
  • Fifth generation of Eitzen family set to join Camillo Eitzen on comeback trail
    Axel Eitzen's eldest son to join Camillo Eitzen & Co in August as outfit goes for growth
  • Jinhui tears up Chartworld deal over late delivery
    Oslo-listed Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has cancelled a deal to buy a supramax bulker due to its late delivery. The company agreed in April to acquire two ships, the 50,220-dwt Aifanourios (built 2002) and the 50,354-dwt Aigeorgis (built 2001), for $6.25m and $5.75m from Lou Kollakis-led Chartworld Shipping of Greece. Jinhui buys two supramaxes It has now torn up the contract for Aifanou
  • Agent limits liability in vessel draft mix-up
    UK insurer International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reminded members of the importance of terms and conditions in contracts after a draft mix-up resulted in a pay-out. The warning comes after a case involving an agent at a discharge port which advised a shipper with cargo on board an inbound vessel that the maximum draft was 40 feet. Armed guards charter clause costs manager $150,0
  • Briese aims to boost MPP fleet with Chinese newbuildings
    German operator eyeing new designs as pending orders and deliveries into the market could render older vessels obsolete
  • Clipper A/S splashes $124m on ro-ros as it logs profit
    Clipper ferry holding company Clipper Group A/S has revealed ro-ro acquisitions as it returned to the black for 2018. The Danish operation, which now effectively consists of Irish Sea ro-ro outfit Seatruck Ferries, said operating profit came in at $13m, against a loss of $12m in 2017. The net result was $0.5m, compared to a loss of $19m in the previous year. Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of
  • Wanted: Seafarers who like video games and want to spend more time with family
    Even officers' union official sees opportunity in increased automation in shipping, but the e-sport generation may one day take the helm
  • DSME workers stop HHI team carrying out due diligence
    Unionised workers at DSME have prevented a team from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) carrying out due diligence ahead of their $1.6bn merger. Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests The on-site inspection was called off in Geoje, Korea, on Monday, the Yonhap news agency reported. HHI officials were denied entry, as were executives from Korea Development Bank, which is selling its
  • J&J Denholm was always on my radar, says soon-to-be CEO Ben MacLehose
    Cricket lover takes to the wicket after several years preparing for new CEO challenge
  • Oldendorff reveals 23 sale and charter deals in China
    Germany's Oldendorff group has revealed a series of 23 deals with Chinese leasing companies over the last year. The bulker owner and operator said it struck agreements with three companies for bulkers ranging between 61,000 dwt and 209,000 dwt. Oldendorff boosts green footprint with switch to LED bulbs Oldendorff takes Castor Maritime panamax on charter But the company added that none of these
  • Qatargas pushes back bid deadline on LNG newbuildings
    Middle East producer Qatargas has given shipbuilders more time to submit their initial bids for a series of at least 40 LNG newbuildings. Offers on the huge haul of vessels requested by the world's largest LNG producer were originally due last week on 27 May. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge But yards have been given an extension until the 17 June on offers. Interested pa
  • Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision
    An Awilco LNG vessel is heading to a repair yard after being damaged in a collision in Singapore. Awilco LNG prepares for improving but volatile gas market The Norwegian owner said the 156,600-cbm WilForce (built 2013) was "struck by another vessel" on 30 May. TradeWinds understands the ship was in collision with a newbuilding, Nisshin Shipping's 39,300-dwt open-hatch bulker Western Moscow. No
  • Shearwater and CGG team up on Eidesvik seismic fleet deal
    Norway's Shearwater GeoServices is forming a new seismic shipping alliance with Paris-listed CGG. Shearwater will buy five high-end streamer vessels and two additional "legacy ships" jointly owned by CGG Marine Resources Norge and Norwegian company Eidesvik Offshore. Eidesvik Offshore sees seismic boost after smaller first-quarter loss Rasmussen Group set to profit from Shearwater seismic ships
  • Connections, knowledge and heritage keep Norwegian shipbrokers at the top table
    'Strong reputation' and providing 'clients with a complete tool box' ensures Norway remains one of the world's best broking centres but a 'definite age gap' in the sector 'needs to be filled'
  • Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders
    Alafouzos family company lands largest book gain since start of 2017 with $121m increase on the contract price for eight new vessels, with Angelicoussis in second
  • Allianz: Asia Pacific top region for casualties in 2018
    Insurer says South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines remain accident blackspots.
  • Total to acquire Toshiba's US LNG business
    French oil major says deal is set to make it one of the leading US LNG exporters by 2020.
  • Fearnley's 16% shipping return draws doubts and praises
    While shipping has the unwanted reputation of low returns in recent years, Norwegian brokerage claims to have achieved average annual return of 16% in the past two decades.
  • Ampelmann seals debut Norway offshore contract
    Dutch offshore service provider says walk-to-work project due to start in June aboard Normand Jarstein.
  • South Korea cedes aframax top spot to Chinese shipbuilders
    China takes advantage of their South Korean counterparts' financial troubles and higher prices to corner the market for newbuilds
  • Feen Marine launches plug and play scrubber in a box
    Batam-based scrubber maker says SOx Box simplifies installation and cuts costs

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Number of ship total losses lowest in a century
    But Allianz's Baptiste Ossena says that the "lack of an overall fall in shipping incidents, heightened political risks to vessel security, complying with 2020 emissions rules and the growing number of fires on board bring challenges."
  • House Appropriations approves FY2020 T-HUD bill
    The legislation, which was favorably reported to the House by a 29-21 recorded vote, provides $137.1 billion in budgetary resources and includes $75.8 billion in discretionary funding.
  • FMCSA taking applications for younger CMV driver pilot
    The pilot program allows a limited number of drivers ages 18 to 21 to drive CMVs in interstate commerce if they possess the military equivalent of a CDL.
  • Final rule to further restrict air and vessel travel to Cuba
    Effective Wednesday, the rule will amend the Export Administration Regulations' aircraft, vessels and spacecraft license exception.
  • DHL survey finds e-commerce shippers' biggest issue
  • Canada to spend $47.5 million on Port of Halifax
  • Maersk withdrawing from two discussion agreements
  • Executive Moves: CCA, Prince Rupert, Survitec
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces container monitoring program

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2019
  • Crude settles higher as equity markets rally
    Crude oil futures settled higher Tuesday, moving from the morning's negative territory into the black as equity markets rallied.
  • Port of Rotterdam handles record number of containers in April
    The total volume of container freight handled in Rotterdam in April hit 13.6 million mt.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Awilco LNG says no bunker fuel spill after WilForce hit by ship off Singapore
    "The vessel has full insurance cover for repair expenses and loss of hire, subject to a deductible," Awilco LNG said.
  • Global growth concerns continue to weigh on crude complex
    "US production levels continue to look really strong," said Tradition Energy analyst Gene McGillian.
  • Glencore's head of oil trading Alex Beard to retire this month
    Beard's exit follows the recent retirement of Chris Mahoney, the head of Glencore's agricultural business, and top copper executive Aristotelis Mistakidis.

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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
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.
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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