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November 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Various CMA CGM rates increase from November 18 and December 1
  • Big shipping seeks high carbon taxes that drive up compliance costs
  • Wind energy to power Heerema's crane vessels at Port of Rotterdam
  • GDP in US increases 1.9pc in Q3 as consumer spending rises 2.9pc
  • Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services
  • Duisburg and Cosco to build Europe's biggest inland box terminal
  • Pirates kidnap 9 from Norwegian-owned Liberian bulker off Cotonou
  • Factory hubs in Asia stuck in doldrums as China-US trade stalls
  • US moves to make changes to free trade deal with Canada and Mexico
  • Cracks near wings leads to Qantas to ground its three Boeing 737s
  • Atlas Air posts flat quarterly profit of US$60 million on flat revenues
  • ANC turns to private sector to save debt-heavy South African Airways
  • DHL to quadruple size of sorting facility at Canada's Hamilton airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • IRClass opens office in the Netherlands
  • Landmark container movement flagged off through IWT on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route
  • Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road Exhibition
  • MOL takes delivery of environment-friendly wood chip carrier
  • Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping
  • SCI vessel undertakes rescue operation in Arabian Sea
  • Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of LPAI
  • Govt mulling setting up mega parks near ports to attract FDI, says Textile Secretary
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Sri Lanka with a new operation
  • SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda
  • TCI Express registers impressive Q2 performance
  • India did not join RCEP as it was against its economic interests & national priorities, says Piyush Goyal
  • Industry supports decision
  • Uptrend seen in soyaoil & soyabean

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US short line can handle heavier freight cars
  • Bidvest in new clothes
  • Martijn Van Heumen appointed director of Heppner Hacas
  • Increased capacity to ship manufactured buildings
  • Kuwaitis attend Champ Academy
  • Gothenburg tops Swedish container market
  • Further progress in implementing PTC
  • Britons still interested in Europe
  • 10,000th Flexi truck leaves the factory
  • New heads for Swissport's Emea region
  • ULCVs take the lead, says Vessels Value
  • ESR Australia expands its presence around Sydney
  • Christian U. Haas to chair the board at PTV Group
  • Eight maindeck destinations with RAM Cargo
  • New vehicles to distribute food and drinks
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargo streams follow when waters flow on the Rhine

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Box trade demand will finally surpass supply growth in 2020, says Danaos
  • Industry gets first glimpse of Uber Freight performance in Q3 results
  • No satisfaction at Antonov as rival heavylift carrier Volga-Dnepr loses height
  • More air and sea carriers take the digital plunge to offer online freight booking
  • Bidvest breaks ties with Panalpina for 'fresh new look' and new logistics partner
  • Flexport opens container freight station in Vietnam as supply chains shift
  • China promises new global trading strategy as US deal nears fruition
  • On the wires: CMA CGM IPO - is the 'right time' approaching at last?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - do we dare to think 'spin-off'?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Havyard says more about its 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution
    Norway's Havyard Group has released more details of the 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution it has under development for large ships If large vessels are to sail zero emission at high
  • Vard Marine to complete design package for NYC Gowanus power barges
    Vancouver, B.C. headquartered Vard Marine Inc. has been contracted to complete the basic class design package of a new generation of Siemens powered SeaFloat power barges to support New York's Gowanus Repowering
  • Harvey Gulf reports increased earnings
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine said today that it increased EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) by 33% in the third quarter. The privately-owned company attributed the increase
  • MAN wins order for engines for French Logistic Support Ships
    Four refueling tankers being built for the French Navy are to have MAN main engines. As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard with a
  • Disney Cruises in three-ship agreement with Meyer Werft
    Celebration, Fla., based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. It covers the construction of three new LNG-fueled cruise ships. Plans for
  • Danfoss Drives appoints new Head of Sales for Americas
    Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for
  • Great Lakes Dredge CEO says third quarter results "in line with expectations"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that saw third quarter revenue of

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Seanergy expects elevated charter rates
    The company, which reported a profit in the third quarter of the year, has completed three out of a total...
  • Product tanker owners see improving market
    Solid fundamentals are supporting product tankers, including a record low orderbook and rising seaborne demand for refined products because of...
  • Commercial Court upholds 'actionable fault' defence in general average cases
    'Nothing is payable under the GA guarantees issued by [insurers] if the loss was caused by the owner's actionable default...
  • Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal, says Opec
    It is clear that further measures are required, and these need to start soon, says Opec's report
  • Asia to Europe box spot rates rise 30%
    Good news for carriers as November general rate increases hold
  • Tanker owners' group elects Erik Hanell to top role
    The Stena Bulk chief succeeds former Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers at the top of tanker oil spill fund
  • Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation
    Opec's assumption that global refineries can meet demand is a significant message for shipowners and charterers. Its projections were revised...
  • Samskip open to further M&A activity
    Samskip has played a major role in the concentration of the European shortsea box market with several high-profile acquisitions, including...
  • Taking advantage of China trade uncertainties
    Cargo owners need to look closely at the potential pitfalls of shifting production to other Asian nations
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better | BW Group reverses position on Hafnia | World...
  • Westports retains growth momentum with more mega boxship calls
    More than half the volume was transhipment boxes and Westports said it is supporting the trend towards bigger containerships with...
  • US port union's lawyer warns of bankruptcy after court ruling
    Jurors found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union International was 55% liable and Chapter 8 was 45% liable, although a...
  • Xi pledges to expand China's import market
    China's leader said the global value chain and supply chains are now highly intertwined, while the economic integration between nations...
  • Malaysia's richest man bids to privatise POSH
    POSH is one offshore support vessel ripe for privatisation given it is anchored by the Kuok Group, the business empire...
  • Danaos upbeat for container trade demand growth
    For the third quarter of 2019, Danaos showed an adjusted net income of $37.9m compared to $37.5m for the same...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • JOC white paper: Shippers will feel effects of US-China trade war for years
  • US ag export decline belies deeper damage
  • CargoSphere develops standard ocean freight API
  • IRH, Dixie Cullen team up on massive transformer move
  • Challenge to ELD rule resurfaces at FMCSA
  • DHL launches 12-day China-Europe rail service
  • JOC Research Note: Spot intermodal savings rising; contract tightening
  • Slowing demand puts brakes on Indian container growth
  • CMA CGM joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd in low-sulfur surcharge for short-term contracts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Greece probes five vessels in connection with Brazil oil spill
    Delta Tankers apart, Maran, Euronav and Minerva have been asked to provide information into the incident
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen improves profit while shunning revenue
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has enhanced its bottom line despite turning down certain sources of income. The Craig Jasienski-led car carrier operator reported $31m in comprehensive income for the third quarter, up from a $20m profit during the same period last year. Revenue for the Oslo-listed company's ocean operations, which controls 126 car carriers, declined 6% to $773m, mostly because Wallenius ch
  • Al Ghurair cancels Diana Shipping fixture
    Al Ghuarair Resources International has cancelled a fixture for one of Diana Shipping's post-panamaxes. Al Ghurair, a UAE-based agricultural commodities trader, Tuesday did away with a timecharter contract for 98,704-dwt Polymnia (built 2012) due to "unforeseen events", the Simeon Palios-led owner said. The fixture was announced 10 October. Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair "Charterers
  • GoodBulk posts profit for tenth consecutive quarter
    GoodBulk has had its tenth consecutive profitable quarter, recording a net result that is a considerable improvement on the $280,000 posted last quarter. GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale The Monaco-based company posted net profit of $19.9m for the third quarter, up from $14.5m at the same point in 2018. This equates to earnings per share of $0.66 this year, co
  • Seanergy expects continued profit amid better market
    Brazilian iron ore exports should keep cargo supply firm while scrubber retrofits keep ships off the water, Seanergy said.
  • Refiners and shipowners are ready for IMO 2020, says Opec
    The oil and shipping industries are exceeding the oil cartel's expectation in terms of preparation for the new bunker rules
  • Dividends, refinancings and carbon report for Ardmore
    Busy quarter sees Anthony-Gurnee led owner first to report emissions while bolstering debt facilities and guiding to stronger earnings heading to IMO 2020.
  • Marine Insurer Canopius gets boost from Samsung investment
    Partners to explore fresh opportunities in specialty business lines
  • James Fisher hit by cyber attack on computer systems
    UK shipping group took affected networks offline and called in security experts
  • Hamburg Sud slaps IMO 2020 eco-fuel fee on boxes
    Maersk-owned container line says price difference between low and high sulphur bunkers is $193 per ton
  • NRP plotting new funds to capitalise on ship financing gap
    Norwegian maritime asset manager brings onboard former Pareto man Wilhelm Magelssen as it aims to launch credit fund directed at smaller owners
  • Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns
    Swedish tanker owner says surge in crude rates filtered down to product ships after usual time lag
  • Pricing helps Polarcus profit pack a punch
    Polarcus has been raking in higher revenue, which has led to massive improvements to its bottom line. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up The Dubai-based seismic shipowner recorded net profit of $13.7m for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a $8.4m loss in the same period last year. This result equates to earnings per share of $0.027 for the past three months, a significa
  • Ex-Eimskip boss wins battle in war to stop competition probe
    Gylfi Sigfusson to get his day in court as he claims antitrust authority violated his human rights
  • Shuttle tankers vital for keeping Equinor's offshore oil flowing
    Shuttle tankers are a key part of Equinor's infrastructure. They form a flexible pipeline to keep the oil flowing from its offshore production facilities. "If we don't have the operational reliability of the shuttle tankers, we may need to shut down the oil well production. We should never do that," said Ann-Elisabeth Serck-Hanssen, the company's senior vice-president of asset management. The fa
  • Equinor's Brazil growth offers promise for shipping needs
    The expansion of Equinor's Brazilian activities has brought a palpable sense of excitement to those tasked with handling the Norwegian energy giant's shipping activities. Equinor is the second-largest oil producer in the South American nation, which the Norwegian energy giant regards as a core area of future growth. Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making "With our expansion in our activi
  • Equinor strives for a more sustainable future in shipping
    Norwegian energy giant wants to transport hydrocarbons in the greenest possible way
  • Three protesters killed as Iraq tries to re-open port
    Deaths reportedly occurred in clashes with security forces in Umm Qasr
  • Cosco Leasing snaps up eight Dasin Shipping bulkers
    Chinese giant strikes leaseback deal with Singapore owner
  • Frontline Management's Lars Pedersen ticks off his to do list
    Boss with six hats says keep it lean, efficient, simple and focused
  • Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen
    Company makes pioneering move to build a dedicated manager in Oslo
  • Michael Pak is back for new role with Poten Capital in the US
    Ex-Clarksons and Axia man to focus on private capital raising in Poten platform boosted by BGC Partners acquisition
  • Agents losing out due to client bankruptcies, ITIC warns
    UK club says invoices should be submitted to principals as soon as possible
  • Terntank strikes again for dual-fuel tankers able to run on LNG and biogas
    Sweden's Terntank has ordered two dual-fuel handysize tankers in China that will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) and LNG. Swedish owner advocates green vessels at United Nations The 15,000-dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will also be fitted with a hybrid battery system, onshore power connection and hybrid bow thruster drive. The pair will be built at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding t
  • Bolsonaro: 'worst still to come' from tanker spill
    Brazilian president warns of more oil coming ashore as he sticks to accusation against Greek owner
  • SeaOwl snaps up Viking and Solstad anchor-handlers
    French owner acquires Nordic duo to replace older vessels
  • BW Offshore sells $300m of convertible bonds
    Oslo-listed FPSO company refinancing with notes sale
  • BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs
    Singapore owner says 2003-built ships will generate $31m in liquidity
  • Howe Robinson moves into US dry market with BBT Tradeships takeover
    UK shipbroker expanding again over the Atlantic
  • Impairments from failed venture hurt privatisation candidate POSH
    Soon to be de-listed Kuok-backed OSV player hurt by financial exposure to POSH Terasea
  • Affinity: Big ship prices set to rise on China yard merger
    Owners can no longer look forward to competition between Chinese yards on pricing, says broker
  • BTIG's Lewis raises expectations for crude tanker quartet
    BTIG's Greg Lewis has bumped up his price target for four crude tanker owners as rates appear to be settling well above breakeven rates. Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 In a note published after the close Monday, he upped International Seaways target to $40 from $30, Nordic American Tankers (NAT) to $8 from $4 and Frontline and Euronav to $18 from $12, while reiterating

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Cosco Energy Shipping shrugs off U.S. sanctions to report increased revenues and profit
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (HKEX: 01138; SSE: 600026) has shrugged off U.S. sanctions on subsidiary companies to report a huge jump in revenues and a...
  • Titanium Transportation has weaker third-quarter results, remains profitable
    Titanium Transportation Group sees weaker trends in the quarter, but manages to post a modest profit.
  • Ardmore: 2020 marine gasoil demand to top expectations
    Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO.
  • Panjiva CEO highlights company's evolution around big data
    Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful.
  • In change to flat-rate shipping program, FedEx revises packaging rules
    FedEx looks to allow flat-rate shipping customers to use their own packaging when they tender boxes.
  • Logistics Managers' Index sees record low, no inventory build ahead of peak season
    The October Logistics Managers' Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint.
  • Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018
    The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since...
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber acquiring sole ownership of Mexican tire plant
    Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to...
  • Jury awards $93.6 million to former operator of Port of Portland container terminal
    A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in...
  • Hamburg Airport adopts Fair@Link air cargo platform
    Hamburg Airport has joined a roster of European airports adopting digitalization of cargo handling
  • Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus
    The UW is Starship's biggest campus client to date.
  • UPS drone unit makes first revenue deliveries for CVS
    UPS operates first revenue drone flight for CVS, carrying drugs to customers
  • Commentary: Taking "forever" to assess safety impacts of liquified natural gas by rail?
    Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.
  • Roadrunner continues to restructure, sells intermodal unit to Universal Logistics
    Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics.
  • Travel Centers of America reports strong Q3 from higher fuel volumes and in-store sales
    Travel Centers of America reported stronger profits and sales for the third quarter as it added locations and sold more fuel at higher prices. Watch...
  • Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
    Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
  • Turmoil with IMO 2020 implementation in oil markets? OPEC is a lot less worried
    The impact of IMO 2020 on oil markets is going to be less than projected, at least according to a newly published forecast by OPEC....
  • Expeditors posts earnings beat as customs brokerage offsets weak air volumes
    North America has surpassed North Asia (China) as EXPD's highest revenue region.
  • Commentary: Why are digital freight brokers struggling to solve their Uber-scale problems?
    On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, "The 'Uber for Trucking' Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems." That was followed by Craig...
  • FreightWaves LIVE [podcast] Agendas With An Impact and Transparency19's Great Debate
    On this episode FreightWaves EVP - Events Arlen Stark joins Dooner to discuss how scheduling makes an impact on event attendee experience. Listen in to...
  • Today's Pickup: Reliance Partners teams with TruckPark to explore impact of truck parking reservations
    Truck parking is not only a safety issue, but also an issue of driver rest. Reliance Partners, along with TruckPark, is exploring how truck parking...
  • Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the "Lower 48?"
    Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more...
  • Teknowlogi automates trucking processes by a mix of tribal knowledge and AI algorithms
    Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation.
  • Bookkeeper pleads guilty to orchestrating elaborate $1.7 million bank fraud scheme
    A former New Jersey bookkeeper recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate $1.7 million check-writing scheme using fraudulent...
  • Are box shipping rate spikes sustainable?
    Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains?
  • Gildan closes two textile plants in Mexico, lays off 1,700 workers
    Gildan Activewear is closing its operations in Mexico and laying off 1,700 employees at two plants in Sonora, the state across the U.S.-Mexico border from...
  • Electrifying the Bull: Meritor plots its future in electrification
    Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Urals crude loadings from Novorossiisk suspended by bad weather: Transneft
    Stormy weather has forced a suspension of Urals crude loadings from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk.
  • Crude settles higher as market awaits US-China trade deal
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, bolstered by US-China trade deal optimism.
  • Bunkering operations back to normal at Fujairah after cyclone Kyarr passes
    Temporary delays were caused by cyclone Kyarr last week.
  • Neste sells 0.5% S fuel oil in Germany
    Finnish refinery Neste and German BMT Bunker and Mineraloeltransport have partnered to sell Neste's new 0.5% sulfur fuel oil.
  • Shipping facing delays in Bosporus on bad weather
    Shipping was facing limitations in the Bosporus, amid stormy weather.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco raises light crude prices in anticipation of IMO 2020
    Saudi Aramco on Monday hiked official selling price differentials for a majority of its crude grades globally.

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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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