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BRIEFS
May 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Trump escalates trade war with new China tariffs
  • US government exacts antidumping duty on Chinese ceramic tiles
  • Port of NY/NJ posts box volume gains of 4pc in March
  • FESCO and HMM reshuffle container shipping routes in East Asia
  • 'K' Line wins Panama Green Shipping Award 2019
  • Old Dominion named in Forbes' 2019 America's Best Employer List
  • Australia's 'tinnie terror' plot leader jailed for 7 years
  • Weak trade activity pulls down air cargo demand in Asia Pacific in March
  • Lufthansa logistics pre-tax profit falls 74pc to US$21m
  • Atlas Air posts 'better-than-expected' Q1 revenue and profits

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 'India is an important market for M&S Logistics and we want to grow further here'
  • CMA CGM to update its Russian Far East/Chinaoffer by upgrading RUFEX service
  • International shipping routes to UK should be zero carbon by 2050, says Committee on Climate Change
  • Movex Cargo handles yet another critical oil & gas project from Mumbai Port
  • MSC Group joins North American Marine Environment Protection Association
  • OOCL announces new services to strengthen its North Europe service network with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East
  • Rise in demolition of boxships forecast
  • Spot rates stable
  • Stakeholders advised to adjust to latest market situation in volatile rate scenario
  • Chittagong Port plans to complete three new terminals by 2025
  • FSRU delivers first gas cargo in Bangladesh
  • JN Port handles more boxes in April 2019 y-o-y
  • Blockchain offers opportunities for cooperation in networks that lack trust

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 40th bookable parking location in Europe on stream
  • Rhenus builds hall at the Danube port in Krems
  • 24plus adds Stefan Rehmet to its management team
  • LOT Cargo embarks on Iata CEIV pharma certification
  • US forwarder buys 500 tractors and 210 trailers
  • Preparations for food hub in Rotterdam underway
  • Chinese support Erdenet to Ovoot intermodal project
  • Challenge Group acquires TRG
  • Macs changes its terminal in Antwerp
  • Stronger together in Singapore
  • From Bolloré to Haropa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rising road haulage costs to boost Irish railway
  • Agility signs PCCA partnership
  • Saudia Cargo strengthens Asian network
  • Freja upgrades its top management
  • Macquarie: strong footprint in Long Beach

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Shock for container lines as contract rates start to fall again
  • Soft air freight market and volatile rates an opportunity to review capacity buying
  • Yantian Express progress delayed as some cargo owners refuse to pay general average
  • Q1 earnings at XPO Logistics flat as it looks to replace $600m Amazon dent
  • 'We need to sail greener, not slower, to cut vessel emissions'
  • Brexit sails from one storm in a port to another: want to talk about it?
  • Ineos may have to disclose secret details of £2.6bn port of Antwerp project
  • Sterling Transportation appoints Jim Flannigan as its new general manager
  • Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours - lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Tidewater reports increased revenue
    Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reported revenue for the three-months ended March 31, 2019, of $122.1 million and a net loss for the same period of $21.7 million (or $0.58
  • George Toma joins Furuno USA
    Camas, Wash., based Furuno USA has hired a new commercial business development manager. Based in Houston, Texas, George Toma will play a key role in establishing and developing business relationships with commercial
  • Danish seafarers will be able to access their certificates on their smart phones
    The Danish Maritime Authority is preparing to launch digital certificates for seafarers. Development is underway, and an initial test voyage will begin later this month. Digital certificates are expected to make things
  • DeFazio bill would unlock billions for port and harbor maintenance
    Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) has introduced H.R. 440, the "Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act," which would unlock billions in already-collected
  • Lightweight GE LM 2500 module passes shock testing
    GE Marine reports that its lightweight LM2500 composite gas turbine module and updated components are now fully certified by the U.S. Navy after receiving MIL-S-901D shock qualification. Navy approval was obtained after
  • Pollution and lying bring $4 million fine, four years probation
    Two Marousi, Greece, based companies - Avin International and Nicos I.V. Special Maritime Enterprises - will pay a $4 million fine and serve a four-year term of probation on charges relating to

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Multi-pronged approach needed to solve hazardous cargoes problem
    From dedicated dangerous goods vessels to paying more to ensure safety, there needs to be a greater acceptance from society...
  • Singamas to sell dry box business to Cosco Shipping
    China-based box maker is to sell the majority of its assets to the state giant for about $565m, a 4.4%...
  • Chinese shipping stocks crash amid Trump tariff threat
    Analyst says shipping lines will need to be more cautious on how they handle vessel capacity going forward
  • Daily Briefing
    Is Qatar biting off more than its LNG sector can chew? | UK may extend emissions control area | Lloyd's...
  • Total aims for LNG big league with bid for Anadarko assets
    Total will rank fourth in LNG sales after Qatargas, Shell and Petronas once it completes the acquisition of Anadarko's African...
  • Mitsubishi mulls $1.4 bn lifeline for Chiyoda
    Chiyoda said in a statement that discussions are still ongoing with stakeholders on a financial strengthening plan
  • PSA International to take over Halterm Container Terminal
    The terminal has direct connections on CN Rail service and is able to serve both coasts in Canada as well...
  • Hong Kong flag to open offices in London, Shanghai, Singapore
    The London desk will also take on the important strategic role of enhancing Hong Kong's presence in the International Maritime...
  • Move to unlock billions of dollars for US harbour maintenance
    With the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, larger container ships will increasingly call on US ports, and dredging needs...
  • Plaquemines LNG moves one step closer to FID
    Plaquemines LNG is expected to receive export approval from the US Department of Energy in late 2019
  • Port of Oakland sets date for terminal stadium vote
    Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the proposal on May 13, but port officials downplayed the significance of the outcome...
  • Fire incident on board VOS Primrose at ST Engg yard
    The platform supply vessel was reportedly being modified for a contract in the Middle East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Transplace's rehiring of Harding beefs up 3PL data fluency
  • Trump tariff threat leaves US importers few options
  • Container lines reject mandatory speed limit proposal
  • Maersk taps Indian reefer trade with door offering
  • Shippers urged to oppose Houston mega-ship limit
  • Chittagong port grapples with post-cyclone congestion
  • North American port rankings: Mexican ports grow fastest

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Discriminating against veteran tankers flies in the face of facts
    Oil companies are undermining progress when its comes spills and sustainability by snubbing vessels over 15-years old
  • Nissen Kaiun orders VLGC at Hyundai Heavy Industries for Eneos charter
    Deal with Japan's largest oil company backs contract for gas carrier newbuilding
  • Tidewater benefits from Gulfmark merger
    Revenue up 33% since acquiring Gulfmark Offshore in November for $1.25bn.
  • Singamas offloads equity to focus on specialised boxes
    Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer sells interests in five other box makers.
  • Avin International sentenced in $4m oil discharge case
    A US court has sentenced Greece's Avin International and a shipowning affiliate to pay a total of $4m in penalties, according to the US Department of Justice. The fines, plus a four-year probation, came after the Vardinoyiannis Group company and one-ship owner Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises pleaded guilty in November to obstruction of an agency proceeding, failure to report a discharge of
  • CH Offshore narrows loss
    Dr Benety Chang-led owner sees higher revenue, partly thanks to two new rigs.
  • Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering
    BBC Chartering has hired German shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs as its new chief commercial officer. Ulrichs steps down at Zeamarine Bertram Rickmers targets 40 ships in feeder segment Ulrichs is best known for his time at Rickmers and was chief executive of Rickmers Line before it was taken over by the fast-growing Zeaborn group. He left Zeaborn last October of his own accord to seek new chal
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers takes another writedown on overbudget conversion vessel
    Norwegian company reveals yet another writedown - this time of $29.1m - on the delayed shuttle tanker conversion unit Hanne Knutsen
  • US revives dormant Iran case against broker Mid-Ship Group
    New York's Mid-Ship Group says it will not 'fight City Hall' in revived Iran sanctions case
  • Global Ship Lease continues chartering streak
    Ian Webber-led boxship owner fixes five ships over past three weeks.
  • Eagle Bulk soars, Star Bulk plummets in Wells ratings
    Michael Webber's annual corporate governance scorecard sees same names at top and bottom, but some owners get smacked for how they conducted M&A activity.
  • Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of recapitalisation and strategy shift
    Clipper Bulk is cutting 40 of its 140 shore-staff and closing its Tokyo office as part of a major overhaul which sees fresh capital injected into the business. The Jensen family will retain control following the process, but the company will focus on operating rather than fully-owning tonnage. Clipper and V.Group in bulker management deal Peter Norborg, chief executive of Clipper Bulk, says the
  • Vroon PSV damaged in Singapore fire
    Fire damage to a Vroon platform supply vessel (PSV) could be substantial after a blaze in Singapore. The incident occurred in the engine room of the 3,800-dwt VOS Primrose (built 2016) at an ST Engineering yard over the weekend, the Dutch shipping company told TradeWinds. "There have been no personal injuries nor has there been any pollution (other than the smoke)," it added. "It took more than
  • Turkey widens scope of arrests for ship claims
    Turkey has broadened the scope of its ship arrest regime through adopting the International Convention on Arrest of Ships. The 1999 convention was ratified in 2017, but has now passed into law following a presidential decree this month. ForestWave ship seized after alleged default Arrested tanker left on the shelf at auction Kemal Guclu Erdogan, an associate at law firm Ersoy Bilgehan, said mo
  • Supplier to appeal ruling in OW Bunker vs Cosco lawsuit
    Russian fuel supplier Big Port Service is appealing a US court decision in what could be the final battle over China Cosco Shipping's exposure to the 2014 OW Bunker collapse. Big Port's attorney, Peter Skoufalos of law firm Brown Gavalas & Fromm, notified the federal court for the Southern District of New York of the appeal last week. He is asking the Second Circuit appeals court to overturn a
  • How a revival in Jones Act tanker spot rates may not live up to the hype
    Rates for Jones Act tankers and ATBs are on the upswing, but levels may not live up to expectations
  • Work halted at Samsung after crane death
    Samsung Heavy Industries has been ordered to stop operations at its Geoje plant in South Korea after a fatal crane accident. Samsung operations suspended again after fire Samsung ordered to halt Geoje operations The Korea Times cited the ministry of employment and labour as saying a 58-year-old worker was killed on Saturday when a 1.5 ton steel beam fell from a crane and hit him. The incident
  • Win More loses court bid over detained tanker
    Hong Kong owner Win More Shipping has failed in a court bid to enlist help to free a tanker detained in South Korea for alleged violations of North Korean sanctions. Bureau Veritas dragged into Lighthouse Winmore row The owner had asked the territory's high court to order the Hong Kong ship register to help release the 16,500-tonne carrier Lighthouse Winmore (built 1975). But the court said the
  • TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years
    Croatian MR tanker owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has awarded CEO John Karavanic a new four-year term. TNG expects better MR rates from IMO 2020 The Tankerska Plovidba spin-off said the contract was confirmed by its supervisory board. It will run from 1 July. Last month, TNG posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.64m, against a profit of $1.08m in 2017. Revenue rose to $11.89m, from $1
  • Liquidator appointed for ABG Shipyard
    Sundaresh Bhat has been appointed liquidator of ABG Shipyard as its end nears. The yard announced the move six days after confirming that India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had ordered its liquidation. A last-minute plea to avoid winding-up by bidder Liberty House failed, the Economic Times reported. ABG's bankruptcy restructuring was approved by NCLT in 2017. Lender ICICI, which a
  • Toisa OSV quartet auctioned at lower prices
    Four OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa have been sold at lower prices than previously thought. Seabrokers said the latest court-led auctions have seen three platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an anchor-handler (AHTS) go to three separate buyers. Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase They were previously said to be part of a six-ship acquisition from the Toisa fleet carried out by
  • Small group of nations dominate sale and purchase market, Clarksons data shows
    A core group of shipowners from just eight nations account for over 80% of tonnage sold during the past half a decade, according to data from Clarksons. Tanker spike keeps S&P at near record levels Greek newbuilding spend spikes as LNG rush helps ease pressure on yards Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years The world's largest shipbroker says over 7,000 vessels have changed han
  • Bulker sale pushes Navios Partners into the red
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has slumped to a loss for the first quarter after selling an older bulker. The New York-listed bulker and boxship company said the net deficit to 31 March was $9.52m, from a profit of $5.47m a year ago. It was hit by a $7.3m impairment from disposing of the 74,000-dwt Navios Galaxy I (built 2001). TradeWinds had earlier reported the vessel was sold to a C
  • Wartsila wins US approval for second BWMS
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has become the first company to win US coast guard (USCG) approval for a second ballast water management system (BWMS). Its Aquarius UV kit has been granted approval, following earlier clearance for the Wartsila Aquarius EC system. "Wartsila's dual technology offering provides the broadest range of BWMS solutions for fleet wide regulatory compliance," said Craig
  • Two killed as wave hits ship gangway
    Two people have been killed after a wave hit a cargoship gangway in Colombia. The men were named as Aung Myo Thet and Colombian Nicolas Carbono, Blu Radio reported. The accident happened on Saturday night in the port of Santa Marta. Authorities said they were boarding the unnamed vessel docked at pier 7. They were swept from the gangway and suffered injuries as they fell.
  • Greek cargoship breaks moorings in storm
    A Greek cargoship has suffered no damage after breaking its moorings in a storm. Footage showed the 3,200-dwt Syros Wind (built 1987) being forced from the shore at Serifos island, Greece, on Sunday. The Prototherma website said the vessel had been hit by a strong gust. Crew battled for more than an hour to bring it back under control. The vessel is listed as operated by Thetis Shiphol
  • Trump tweets a "negotiating tactic", says Banchero Costa
    But Sunday's social media outburst could indicate that trade negotiations may not be going well as hoped.
  • Yantian Express to head to Halifax to discharge cargo
    Long running saga surrounding fire-hit Hapag Lloyd containership nearing its conclusion.
  • Trump threats to raise China tariffs 'negative across the board' for shipping
    Donald Trump has ratcheted up his trade war with China threatening to raise some existing tariffs and introduce additional charges on Chinese goods. The shift is a worrying development for shipowners, who had been hopeful of an easing of Trump's trade war with China, and crashed stocks in major Asian shipowners on Monday. Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say an escalation of the trade wa
  • Bids for Sri Lanka's maiden FSRU delayed yet again
    No reason given for latest submission postponement which has been put back several times already.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Trump tweets plan to raise China tariffs
    Tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods in yearly import value will be raised from 10 percent to 25 percent on Friday, the president tweeted on Sunday.
  • Toll to negotiate with Port of Los Angeles for warehouse
    Toll Global Forwarding has been selected by the Port of Los Angeles to negotiate a lease for a prime warehousing location currently used by NFI's Cal Cartage unit.
  • Ways and Means letter lists USMCA pharma concerns
    The House committee on Friday sent its latest in a round of letters to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining concerns with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • J.B. Hunt announces trailer pool, drop-and-hook service
  • Port of New York and New Jersey sets March, Q1 records
  • Executive Moves: HAROPA, Kerry, Transplace
  • YRC Worldwide's Teamster workers approve contract
  • Trump to nominate new ICE head
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Greek shipping companies sentenced for pollution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 0.5% MARINE FUEL: Emerging market strengthens in anticipation of demand
    Premiums for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel over the respective high sulfur fuel oil market in April hit record-highs
  • Port State Control to raise onboard fuel sampling, checks for IMO 2020: Gard
    In order to prepare for PSC inspection, ship-owners need to ready both their fleets and crews.
  • Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%
    "[W]e would reiterate that US energy companies could continue to face first-order risk from escalating tariffs and countermeasures," ClearView said.
  • FUTURES: Crude oil slumps after US tariff threats on China
    Trump, in tweets Sunday afternoon, complained the trade deal talks were going "too slowly," as China attempted to negotiate.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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