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November 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Xi Jinping commits to global trading order as US trade accord nears
  • Danaos quarterly profit falls 73pc to US$33.9 million as sales slip 5pc
  • Westports Q3 profit up 11.9pc to US$38 million as revenues rise 10.3pc
  • Risk management factors make La Spezia the Med port to watch
  • Hong Kong holds Asian Logistics Maritime Conference on Nov 19-20
  • Uber Freight in Canada facilitates cross-border trade after EU growth
  • DHL launches fastest rail freight service between China and Germany
  • Macao's September land container cargo soars 36.7pc to 2,213 tonnes
  • UPS is ready for holiday volumes, already making deliveries by drone
  • NY-NJ port upgrades to surpass Long Beach in throughput rankings
  • North America's Q3 intermodal volumes fall 3.7pc, but upturn expected
  • Hong Kong air cargo slows, but e-commerce to come to rescue: DHL
  • India's IndiGo orders 300 planes, Airbus' biggest order from one airline
  • Airbus scoops orders as Boeing flounders after fatal 737 Max crashes

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Boxco Logistics handles heaviest single consignment at New Mangalore Port
  • CPO Tankers becomes ZEABORN Tankers
  • First BIMSTEC Ports' Conclave to focus on furthering coastal shipping & ex-im trade
  • India has gained in exports due to US-China trade war, says study
  • Steel consumption in India set for quantum jump: Dharmendra Pradhan
  • Trade agreements with US & European Union being explored

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Irma's first flight connected to Iran
  • Schweizerzug links Niederglatt with Antwerp
  • Wels to become a key hub for West-South traffic
  • Industrial zone in Port Trois-Rivieres takes off
  • Raben Group to take over Fenthol & Sandtmann
  • GAC becomes Aberdeen FC's official logistics partner
  • Transpacific connection - part I
  • Better rail transport interoperability in Dutch network
  • More electric cars in bremenports
  • Geis sells Central European parcel business to DPD Group
  • Dnata's DWC pharma ops now Iata CEIV certified
  • Collett wins FTA award
  • More capacity for Norwegian beverage supplier
  • Michelle Ho to head the China branch at UPS
  • Transpacific connection - part II
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New tool improves risk assessment and cost analysis
  • Rotterdam tightens its international links

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Decision not to install scrubbers could prove expensive for ONE
  • Its 'winning strategy' delivers as Expeditors weathers 'challenging' market
  • Australian box terminal operators offset falling volumes by hiking fees
  • 'Ship agents must reinvent themselves, or they won't survive'
  • Comment: The Brexit message to logistics providers is 'be prepared'
  • Sharon Page becomes director freight forwarding Europe for Tigers
  • Jury awards $93.6m to former terminal operator at Portland
  • Horrific ways people-smugglers traffic migrants
  • Beverage logistics veteran Chris Porter to develop business for Kukla
  • Globaltruck brings in logistics specialist Ilya Sattarov as new CEO
  • Supply chain radar: Keep the faith in 'best of breed' Expeditors at your own risk
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd - something's brewing in Hamburg's secret rooms...
  • Supply chain radar: From bad to worse at Atlas Air
  • On the wires: Gefco hunting for value-drivers...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • VIDEO: AI pilot project saves fuel on Stena Line ferry
    Leading European ferry operator Stena Lines says that a pilot project has shown that fuel consumption can be cut using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate
  • Terntank orders hybrid tanker duo
    Swedish based Terntank, a pioneer of LNG as a marine fuel, is taking the next step towards carbon-neutral shipping. It has ordered two new 15,000 dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers at China's AVIC Dingheng
  • Osage Marine Services takes delivery of first of two newbuild towboats
    Master Marine, Inc, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the M/V Charlie T, the first of two vessels ordered at the shipyard by Osage Marine Services, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. Both are

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Greek shipping minister urges 'practical solutions' to 2020 implementation issues
    'We need to ensure global availability of compliant fuels and resolve all issues related to compliance, quality and safety requirements...
  • Shipping's future relies on industry chain unity, says Cosco Shipping chairman
    The Global Shipping Industry Chain Co-operation Initiative has been launched at the 2019 Word Shipping Summit, with the initial enrolment...
  • Karamanlis urges graduates to find new solutions
    Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis tells the next generation of shipping leaders that 'shipping, trade, and finance do not...
  • Owner of targeted vessel may quit Gulf of Guinea over crime risk
    Nine crew members from one of Norway-based JJ Ugland's bulkers were abducted off the coast of Benin in West Africa...
  • US says Cosco is not untouchable
    US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State warns the industry still has some way to go, despite progress in ensuring sanctions...
  • More carriers add transitional fuel charges
    Maersk, CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd introduce emergency bunker charges
  • Norden eyes 'positive' end to year after losses narrow
    The company expects to benefit from its scrubber programme, which is well under way. By the end of the year...
  • Zeaborn rebrands CPO Tankers after takeover
    'Zeaborn Tankers will operate as a legally independent company under the brand name Zeaborn Ship Management ... thus expanding the...
  • IMO to discuss new carbon-cutting regulations
    Pressure is on regulators to make progress on new decarbonisation measures during negotiations at IMO next week
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: 'Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal' | Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation | Xi pledges...
  • Tanker owners delay scrubber retrofits to cash in on rate rises
    Tankers are being lured to the market by high spot rates not seen in more than a decade
  • Maersk to trial auxiliary battery power system
    Containerised battery system will help reduce generator loads and lower fuel consumption
  • Cargill, Maersk Tankers, and Mitsui & Co start work on fuel-saving technologies
    The three companies, which bring together ship types and expertise from two key shipping sectors, hope their Njord project will...
  • Hong Kong pushes forward with blockchain project for trade finance
    The network's member banks will be able to leverage trusted data to streamline their trade finance approval operations, improve risk...
  • Trafigura unveils blockchain trade platform in Singapore
    Trafigura has come together with DBS Bank, Infocomm Media Development Authority, the International Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Singapore and tradetech...
  • Hafnia raises $230m in private placement
    The product tanker company's shares are expected to start trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange this week
  • Seafarers face risk of mental health issues
    The research, funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, urges shipping companies to provide greater support for workers...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • G2 Ocean banks on wind to double project cargo revenues
  • US truck drivers racking up speeding violations
  • Carriers unveil spot low-sulfur surcharges
  • India inks Bangladesh coastal pact to deepen inland waterway reach
  • Scrubber benefits emerge as bunker fuel spread widens
  • MPV/HL sector nearing a recovery?
  • CargoSmart links shipment data, trade finance blockchains

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Analysts lower GasLog expectations despite positive outlook
    Two analysts have lowered expectations for GasLog after the company fell short of expectations on its third quarter earnings. The New York-listed gas carrier owner posted $25.5m in adjusted profit for the three months ending 30 September, good for $0.01 in adjusted earnings per share - much lower than the $0.07 consensus. GasLog profits fall as revenues rise in strengthening market GasLog also
  • Eagle Bulk misses Wall Street consensus amid 'volatile' quarter
    Eagle Bulk Shipping landed on the red side of the ledger amid an unpredictable market, falling short of analysts' estimates. The Gary Vogel-led owner of supramaxes and ultramaxes posted a $4.56m deficit for the third quarter versus a $2.58m profit for the same period in 2018. Loss per share came in at $0.06, missing analysts' expectations by $0.04. Revenue gained $5.1m to $74.1m, but that was of
  • Genco Shipping to issue its first dividend in several years
    Company institutes regular quarterly dividend policy
  • BC Ferries orders four more vessels from Damen Shipyard
    British Columbia Ferry Services has awarded a contract for four battery electric-hybrid ferries from Damen Shipyards after ordering two such vessels from the Dutch yard in 2017. The Quebec owner of 35 ferries announced the latest order Wednesday and expects the "island-class" ships to enter service in 2022. The company, also known as BC Ferries, in June 2017 awarded a contract to Damen to build
  • US says Cosco sanctions prove no one is "too big to fail"
    Washington hopes the sanctions on two offshoot of Chinese state conglomerate set an example to the shipping industry, according to the State Department
  • Shell forecasts LNG supply gap amid demand growth
    Producer Cheniere is optimistic new capacity will continue to be absorbed but others like BP see oversupply looming
  • MOL and Gazocean set for new Total LNGBV charter
    Duo that supplied original pioneering unit is expected to win second contract as energy major gears up for next CMA CGM ships
  • GasLog profits fall as revenues rise in strengthening market
    The Paul Wogan-led company predicts a "structurally tighter" market in 2020 and 2021
  • ExxonMobil charter shows willingness to pick up older tankers
    In spite of increased focus on new and modern tonnage, oil majors are still showing a willing to take on some older vessels on time charters, albeit at a somewhat lower rate. European brokers reported this week that ExxonMobil has fixed a 16-year-old aframax from Sea World Management & Trading of Greece for a year. The Texas energy major has reportedly taken the 106,000-dwt Sea Beech (built 20
  • Hermes Marine fights back against Phoenix VLCC deal cancellation
    Ghassan Ghandour's Hermes Marine Management said it will seek compensation from Phoenix Tankers for cancelling a planned VLCC transaction between the two companies last month. As TradeWinds reported at the time, Phoenix went back on a deal to sell the 302,000-dwt VLCC Phoenix Vanguard (built 2007). Phoenix Tankers renews effort to sell VLCC in buoyant market An executive of Singapore-based
  • Tax rolls reveal substantial bills for Norway's shipowners - except for the richest
    The official lists of how much individuals are paying in taxes in Norway was made publicly available this week. But attention has focused on the 2018 tax bills, or lack thereof, for the country's two richest shipping moguls. John Fredriksen and Torstein Hagen are not paying income tax in Norway. Fredriksen, with a calculated wealth of NOK 114bn ($13.3bn) is a Cypriot citizen. Hagen, a Switzerla
  • Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets?
    Governance watchdog takes aim at daughter, in-law appointments for two companies led by Simeon Palios.
  • Hafnia takes $230m from scaled-back Oslo deal
    Original targets pulled back across the board, but Mikael Skov-led product giant puts positive face on its impending Axess listing.
  • Global Ship Lease beats estimates with stronger ledger
    GSL exits the third quarter with a stronger capital structure that is ripe for growth and includes two used vessel buys, according to its chief executive.
  • Norden aiming to return cash to shareholders
    Norden aims to return more cash to shareholders in the future and is tweaking its capital structure ahead of what it expects to be a strong fourth, according to its chief executive. Norden narrows its loss and plans share buyback This year to date has seen the Copenhagen-listed firm sell nine vessels, reduce its capital expenditure and announce a share buyback scheme, which commenced today. Ja
  • Niriis Shipping expands managed fleet amid Greek hunt for panamax bulkers
    Greek outfit renews and expands fleet amid rising number of deals for ageing panamaxes
  • Battery in a box to boost Maersk's emissions fight
    Containerised 600 kWh power system will be trialled next month
  • Greek start-up Eco Carriers Maritime snaps up Neda Maritime supramax
    Dry bulk outfit picks up one of several ships bigger Greek companies are looking to shed
  • Hanjin Heavy wins $60m oil spill ship order
    South Korean shipbuilder to build first large OSRV for country's government
  • Discount on high-sulphur fuel deepens as IMO 2020 approaches
    Despite a slower-than-expected switchover, the price spreads between high-sulphur fuel oil and IMO 2020-'compliant bunkers are gradually widening
  • Ammonia and hydrogen jockey to overtake LNG as future fuels
    Efforts are ramping up to move straight to greener alternatives for marine bunkers
  • Gas-busters: How Cargill, Mitsui & Co and Maersk Tankers aim to help you cut carbon
    Cargill, Mitsui & Co and Maersk Tankers to trial eco techniques and technologies and ultimately aim to share them for a cut of the fuel savings
  • FSL Trust eyes expansion as it turns around loss
    Chairman Stathis Topouzoglou says tanker and boxship owner will continue to explore strategic alternatives
  • CPO Tankers starts trading as Zeaborn Tankers
    Zeaborn's move into the tanker sector gets a new look
  • Hyundai Glovis car carrier hit by English Channel storm
    Another unwelcome cargo loss for the South Korean car carrier operator
  • Companies linked to Fincantieri raided in corruption probe
    Italian financial police investigating alleged fraud and worker exploitation at 19 companies working for yard giant
  • Race to cut carbon from shipping gathers leaders in Singapore
    Day-to-day challenges and rivalries were put aside for a couple of days last week when around 230 maritime industry leaders gathered in Singapore to help mould the future shape of shipping in a fast-changing world. The second annual Global Maritime Forum was dominated by the question of how to push ahead with the decarbonisation of an industry built on fossil fuels. Sohmen-Pao champions $70bn ca
  • Sinokor floats two ageing steam-turbine LNG carriers for sale
    South Korean owner to sell 1980s-built ships after recently reactivating them
  • Panamax rates slide as trade war bites into US soybean exports to China
    Chinese coal imports will be 'the swing factor' in helping lift rates for final months of the year
  • Captain among hostages as JJ Ugland considers route change
    Norwegian owner says "relentless" efforts continue to free nine Filipinos seized off Benin
  • Guangdong Dapeng charters LNG pair to cover for ships hit by US-Cosco sanctions
    Chinese importer Guangdong Dapeng LNG (GD LNG) has chartered in two LNG carriers to lift cargoes from Australia in place of six ships hit by US sanctions imposed on Cosco entities. Data intelligence analyst Kpler has identified a Sinokor Merchant Marine ship - the 140,708-cbm HongKong Energy (ex-Northwest Swan, built 2004) - and said GD LNG has also fixed NYK Line's 149,700-cbm Grace Barleria (bu
  • Oxygen tanker case heads to trial despite banks' bid for judgement
    UK court refuses bid for summary judgment despite lenders being prepared to temporarily accept their actions caused loan breach by Greek owner
  • Norden narrows its loss and plans share buyback
    Scrubber installations onboard Norden's tankers have impacted the Danish owner's third-quarter results, although it was a different story for its dry segments. Norden lowers full-year forecast on accounting error Meanwhile, Norden said its board has decided to initiate a share buy-back programme of up to $10m in total. Norden recorded an adjusted net loss of $4.0m for the three-month period, w
  • Stena AI trial cuts fuel use by 3%
    Ferry used artificial intelligence system to predict most efficient way to use bunkers
  • Lukoil adds to fleet with GEFO tanker buys
    Russian oil producer adds veteran vessels from German owner
  • EU to tackle ro-ro fires
    Brussels seeks technical solution to worrying safety problem
  • S'Hail Shipping buying more bulkers and eyeing OSVs
    Expanding Qatar owner targets more ships to meet demand
  • Odfjell adds world's biggest stainless steel chemical tanker
    Norwegian owner redelivers chartered vessel but gets hands on Hudong newbuilding
  • Seafarers' mental health at risk, says UK university
    Companies urged to offer more support to crew
  • K Line orders Newcastlemax at Japan Marine United
    Scrubber-fitted newbuilding to be employed by steel maker JFE on consecutive voyage charters
  • Trafigura and DBS start Singapore blockchain trade platform
    First trade will involve iron ore cargo worth $20m to be shipped from Africa to China
  • Thenamaris ups LPG bet with third order at HMD
    Greek owner Thenamaris has exercised an option for a further LPG carrier newbuilding at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), market sources said. Managers at the Martinos family company did not immediately comment on the information. However, several online ship directories already list the shipowner with the newbuilding, which would be the third in a series of LPG vessels due for delivery in 2021. Th
  • Libya struggles to boost crude exports amid continued security concerns
    Libya's hopes of maintaining crude oil exports of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) look to have suffered a further setback, latest analysis shows. Libya said to be targeting return of VLCC loadings "Loadings of crude oil seem to have moved lower so far in October, with volumes not surpassing 900,000 bpd during the first three weeks of this month," said Fotios Katsoulas, liquid bulk analyst for ma

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • NFI executive addresses change and challenges in the trucking industry
    With experience in both freight brokering and non-asset-based logistics, David Broering addresses the challenges facing the ever-changing trucking industry.
  • Snowstorm to slam northern New England
    First snowstorm of the season for interior Northeast is "right on schedule." Up to eight inches for some mountain spots.
  • FLEETCOR reports increases in fuel and toll revenue
    Fuel card and business payments provider, FLEETCOR, reports increases in fuel and toll revenue. Management said that they are seeing general softness across all trucking...
  • Amazon to build second robotics development facility in Massachusetts
  • Canadian National sees record western grain volumes in October
    Railway rebounds after slow start in August and September.
  • Lufthansa cabin crew strike forces flight cancellations
    Air cargo shipments may be delayed
  • US voters approve state, local transportation funding
    Ballot initiatives included a tax on ride-sharing companies in San Francisco.
  • For Global Ship Lease, small is beautiful - and so is IMO 2020
    Global Ship Lease says it focuses on trade lanes responsible for 70% of global container trade and not the big East-West trades.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/6
    Trucking Freight Futures mostly unchanged on Tuesday in quiet trading session.
  • Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
    U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
  • CBP investigates $31 million cocaine seizure at Port of Savannah
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found the drugs stuffed in duffel bags inside a container load of scrap aluminum and copper en route to...
  • GE aviation leasing arm changes CEO
    GE [NYSE: GE] on Wednesday promoted Greg Conlon to president and CEO of its aviation finance and leasing arm to replace Alec Burger, who will...
  • Today's Pickup: India gains $755 million in additional exports to the U.S. due to U.S.-China trade war
    India gains $755 million in U.S. exports in H1 2019; OPEC braces for drastic drop in oil demand; Tesla is charging ahead in the electric...
  • Efstathiou buys German freight-tech mainstay Burmester & Vogel
    Evan Efstathiou has just bought his way into the maritime tech landscape.
  • Snow, severe storms to give truckers trouble
    Severe storms, flash flooding, several inches of snow in store across the lower 48 states through rest of the week.
  • Jury delivers victory to LTL carrier in pricing dispute with Amazon
    One of the biggest U.S. shippers put increasingly tough terms on carrier, leading to lawsuit.
  • Customs broker exam takers give testing conditions poor grade
    The NCBFAA, which represents the customs brokerage industry, has become increasingly upset with the management at the Customs and Border Protection-contracted test sites and the...
  • Roadrunner incurs heavy losses amid restructuring
    Roadrunner's third quarter earnings report resembled a triage list indicating that the company's restructuring path will be a bumpy one.
  • Convoy employee earned his chops managing real convoys - in Iraq
    Lorin Seeks, Convoy's director of quality and compliance, spent nine years leading logistics as a captain in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps.
  • Platform facilitates reverse bidding to streamline shipper-carrier spot market collaboration
    Rates can quickly become dated and the lack of real-time transparency in these movements can result in lost opportunities for both shippers and carriers.
  • Mother Nature turns Midwestern spuds to duds
    "We've only harvested 40% of our acres and still have about 60% in the ground." Tens of millions of dollars of potato crops damaged.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical starts commercial LSFO production
    "The first commercial cargo of LSFO has been shipped to Gaoqiao port in Shanghai for bonded bunkering ... "
  • Tankers may begin switch to VLSFO bunkers in November: Ardmore Shipping
    During the call Tuesday, the company included an outlook on the switch from high sulfur bunker fuel.
  • GCC Bunkers ceases offering IMO 380 in USGC ports ahead of IMO 2020: source
    GCC Bunkers is no longer offering IFO 380 in its US Gulf Coast markets as it switches exclusively to 0.5%S bunkers.
  • Crude rebound stalls as US stocks build, China doubts
    Crude futures followed equities lower Wednesday on news that a meeting between the US and China on trade may be delayed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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