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October 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai to start new service linking Korea-China-Indonesia-Vietnam
  • IMO 2020 and void sailings to influence container shipping markets in Q4
  • China to curb further damage from trade war prior to resumption of negotiations
  • Japan and EU sign partnership deal to outdo China's Belt and Road
  • Greek port officials face charges linked to cartel operations
  • Work begins on world's largest automated terminal in Singapore
  • Government plans to privatise Shipping Corporation of India
  • Adidas CEO fears US-China trade row will impact consumer spending in US
  • Shanghai-Europe air freight rates are up 10pc in September on back of HK protests
  • Five killed in Ukraine cargo plane crash
  • CargoLogic Germany receives air operator certificate

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • First SOx scrubber-equipped VLCC delivered
  • Free digital course for freight forwarders on prevention of wildlife trafficking launched
  • MSC launches two new intra-Asia services
  • NYK joins 'Getting to Zero Coalition' for accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonisation
  • Softlink adjudged the best IT & Software company at MALA 2019
  • India's coffee exports seen declining for second successive year
  • Cargo volume at Major Ports marginally up in April-Sept.
  • Development of Singapore's new-generation Tuas Port commences
  • Huge investment opportunities seen in Bangladesh manufacturing & infrastructure for Indian businesses
  • Many more structural reforms in the offing to push the economy to a high growth trajectory, says Niti Aayog CEO
  • GMH 2019 in Ahmedabad on Oct. 11 to be a significant gathering of the trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tracking down thieves
  • Poland re-discovers the railways
  • Hupac expands its intermodal network in Europe
  • Evgeniya Khokhlova wins Fiata award
  • Bansard founds B.Aero
  • Portugal accedes to e-CMR
  • Reducing emissions by hard sail
  • Milestone for Osprey, millions for air transport providers
  • Raft of IT improvements for Continental Cargo Carriers
  • New head of marketing & communication
  • China - Slovakia - China pilot train on track
  • HL opting out of the Arctic route too
  • Mistral Air becomes Poste Air Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Production plant for lithium-ion batteries
  • West of England appoints a new senior claims handler
  • Finnair seeks even more freight in Asia
  • Liverpool region to benefit from Brexit?
  • Financial injection for Poland's rail infrastructure

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • 2M and Zim blank more Asia-USEC sailings - 'slow volume pickup' blamed
  • No-deal Brexit will also show problems of not enough vets for exports
  • New platform the 'first step towards true blockchain interoperability'
  • Vancouver Airport needs to invest more in cargo to hit its potential
  • Seven cybersecurity threats that can sneak up on you
  • More pharma supply chain players opt for CEIV to increase traffic
  • Market Insight: Enter bold CMA CGM - if the bulls are right, prepare for more deals
  • Market Insight: Surprisingly, CMA CGM is investing in Ceva, plans no 'full fledged' cuts - CFO
  • New MD Richard Hogg will lead Unsworth into the digital age
  • Supply chain radar: Ceva reshuffles, names new global head of ocean freight

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Evergreen orders six giant box ships at Samsung Heavy
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has won orders worth a total of $920 million from Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corporation for six large containerships with a capacity of
  • St. Louis region ports make major infrastructure investments
    The four public ports in the St. Louis region are making an infrastructure investments of more than $20 million to attract site selectors looking for property with access to the inland waterways,
  • International Seaways sells 49% stake in Q-Flex quartet to Nakilat
    Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd.) has paid $123 million in cash to take full ownership of four Q-Flex LNG carriers from joint-venture partner New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:
  • Seaspan Shipyards makes VP appointment
    Seaspan Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C., has appointed Amy MacLeod as its new Vice President, Corporate Affairs & External Communications. Based in Ottawa, MacLeod will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining strategic
  • Wärtsilä wins order for LNG bunkering simulator
    As the use of LNG as a marine fuel grows, demand for training for LNG bunkering vessel operators has been rising. Malaysia's Kasi Group has responded by placing an order for an
  • Marcon brokers sale of two U.S.-flag tugs
    Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, Wash., has recently brokered the sale of two U.S-flag tugs as the sellers,Crowley Maritime Services and Kirby Offshore Marine, continue to upgrade their fleets. Crowley Marine Services

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • China-built jack-ups find work in a recovering market
    'Stranded' China-built jack-ups, which some previously expected to be scrapped, have beaten expectations by finding work through bareboat charters with...
  • UK government reveals updated plans to contend with WTO Brexit
    The UK has confirmed that under the terms of a WTO Brexit, it would not impose border checks on goods...
  • Shipping confidence dips further as trade tensions intensify
    Broking saw the biggest slump in confidence in the three months to the end of August, according to the BDO...
  • Fuel DNA tracking finds favour ahead of 2020
    A number of large shipowners and at least five ports are interested in a new fuel product that utilises blockchain
  • Weak box peak season laid bare
    Global box volumes grew by a measly 0.7% in August, according to CTS
  • The Interview: Vincent Power
    The newly-elected chairman of the European Maritime Law Organisation hopes to broaden the scope of interest beyond competition law to...
  • New container index shows equipment availability
    CAx container availability service allows users to plan for box availability
  • Ulsan ban on dangerous goods cargo continues at several terminals
    The measure is effective for several terminals located under the Ulsan bridge, including Terminal 9, where the Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker...
  • Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher
    Rystad Energy says refineries are being motivated to increase crude runs to satisfy higher marine gasoil demand. Any shortfall in...
  • Boxship order slowdown offers opportunity for new technologies
    Industry discipline and reduced ordering could provide a golden opportunity to meet IMO 2050 demands
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships | Tanker rates soar as two-tier...
  • Panama Canal expansion drives continuing growth at US east coast ports
    The volume of containers passing through east coast ports has increased by 46.8% since 2008, while growth along the west...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Cosco's Wang: US demand still strong but tariffs threaten
  • Logistics veteran Leshin takes helm of new 3PL
  • US exports to SE Asia can't replace China loss
  • US intermodal rail regains pricing edge against trucking
  • Manitoulin Global Forwarding buys Demark Global Logistics
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers boosting capacity ahead of tariffs

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • International Seaways prepaying $100m in debt
    International Seaways is prepaying some of its debt. The New York-listed tanker owner announced that it would prepay $100m of its 2017 term loan facility with cash from vessel sales and the sale of its LNG joint venture announced yesterday. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet The company will incur a
  • Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle
    Beleaguered Philly Shipyard has inked its second government contract in three months. The Oslo-listed, US-focused shipbuilder announced 3 October that it was taking the 49,000-gt fast supply ship Pollux (built 1973) on drydock after it finishes work on sister ship Antares. Philly Shipyard remains idle as cash burn goes on Union rallies in Washington to save Philly Shipyard The contract for the
  • Nordic American Tankers shares still flying high, get upgrade
    Since 25 September, shares of the suezmax tanker owner have jumped from $1.97 to $3.71
  • Iranian oil minister: 'We use any methods' to export oil
    Meanwhile, more Cosco-connected ships are implicated in transporting Iranian oil
  • 'Greta Thunberg may come after open-loop scrubbers' warns Arntzen
    Ship finance veteran Morten Arntzen says 'nobody puts open loop scrubbers on their ships to clean the environment'
  • BC Ferries to raise $188m with 30-year bond issue
    British Columbia Ferry Services is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in debt for major spending and day-to-day operations. The Canadian owner of 36 ferries is working with several banks to issue CAN 250m ($188m) in senior secured bonds by 15 October at 2.794% interest per year. The banks backing the bonds, which will mature in 30 years, include RBC Dominion Securities, BMO Nesbitt Burns,
  • Trio sue, look to collect from shutdown Medmar
    Three companies are chasing Medmar for more than $3.7m after the Greek charterer abruptly closed its doors in late September. Dan-Bunkering, Cockett Marine Oil and Moran Towing are looking to garnish property and funds held by Medmar, according to court papers filed in Maryland federal court last week. Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collaps
  • Tanker rate surge unstoppable as VLCCs hit $120,000 per day
    Suezmax tonnage close behind in one the strongest daily gains in the past decade
  • Star analyst Webber tries on one for the thumb
    Shipping analyst takes home fifth consecutive Institutional Investor award for work at former employer Wells Fargo.
  • GasLog floats nine-year-old LNG carrier for sale in hot market
    Sale could put down a marker for tri-fuel diesel-electric vessels of this vintage
  • TradeWinds survey: IMO 2020 and decarbonisation are good for bottom line
    The number of respondents in a TradeWinds Knowledge survey who feel positive business impact from environmental regulations is more than double those who are negative
  • Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet
    Qatar owner says move to take over joint venture is part of strategy to control its own tonnage
  • Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea
    The proposed equity raise is being supported by a major Dof shareholder affiliated with the group's chairman
  • Excelerate Energy boosts business with FSRU and new project
    Steven Kobos says nothing is off the table in expansion strategy
  • Excelerate's Steven Kobos pleased with Bangladesh, Boston and a visionary backer
    Excelerate Energy has just celebrated its first year in Bangladesh, where it provided a complete package, including an FSRU, to Petrobangla for the country's first LNG import terminal. Steven Kobos said the gas has had a huge impact on Chittagong, Bangladesh's second-largest city, bringing 550MW of power stations, two fertiliser plants and steel production back online and increasing residential s
  • CMA CGM says logistics company left cargo in Hong Kong
    CMA CGM is suing a state-linked Chinese logistics firm, alleging the company lied about the contents of more than 100 containers it left in Hong Kong. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court last week, names CTS International Logistics as the defendant and seeks $1.8m. Lawsuit: ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcon
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen expresses confidence in case against Humpuss
    Norwegian shipowner has pursued $32m claim for 10 years
  • Cosco-linked ships suspected to have carried Iranian crude and LPG
    A Windward analysis finds some Cosco arms may have worked closely with Kunlun Shipping in sanctioned trades
  • Hapag-Lloyd follows CMA CGM in Arctic shipping pledge
    German container line will not run vessels through northern passages on environmental grounds.
  • Rules that govern International Group Agreement to be revised
    Revisions to the regulations that govern competition between protection and indemnity mutuals are imminent, according to broker Gallagher. The International Group of P&I Clubs' International Group Agreement (IGA) rules do not allow members to discount on premiums to win business from fellow members. This has led to accusations the International Group operates as a cartel. International P&I carte
  • UK to lead Stolt tanker blast probe
    Leading accident investigation organisation entrusted to uncover why Stolt Groenland exploded
  • Monjasa and Geogas carry out first LSFO deal in Colombia
    Danish group provides IMO 2020-compliant fuel to LPG carrier in Cartagena.
  • Eastern Pacific inks $1.5bn Hyundai dual-fuel boxship deal
    Eleven-ship order ups outfit's total spend on 15,000-teu vessels at yard group to nearly $3bn
  • Vitol converts Quantafuel debt to equity
    Trader and shipowner takes stake in Norwegian producer of sustainable ship fuel from recycled plastic
  • Huge Cosco boxship runs aground while bunkering
    Cosco England manages to refloat after dragging anchor near Skrypleva Island in Russia.
  • Fredriksen's Northern Drilling cancels DSME drillship
    Tycoon tears up contract for resale at South Korean shipbuilder
  • 'Low instinct and nationalistic bias' - Thomas Rehder slams US sanctions policy
    German shipowner Thomas Rehder found harsh words to criticise US-inspired trade wars on Monday, highlighting growing anxiety Washington policies cause amid maritime players, especially in Europe. Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly "The leading economy in the world has been resorting to schoolyard bullying measures,"
  • Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate
    Onassis company Olympic Shipping and Management has concluded yet another juicy chartering deal for a scrubber-fitted VLCC, extending a rally that sees time charter rates climbing to their highest level in years. Bonanza $100,000 VLCC rates as Cosco sanctions bite deeper Company's chief executive George Karageorgiou confirmed broker reports, according to which Mercuria fixed the 319,000-dwt Ol
  • Samsung puts pen to paper on Evergreen mega boxship deal
    Taiwanese owner's newbuildings to be world's largest containerships by a mere eight-teu
  • OSM Maritime's Larsen to step away from management
    Norwegian ship manager appoints new chairman and new chief executive in board shake-up
  • Belships offloads oldest bulker with bareboat-sale deal
    Norwegian bulker owner does S&P deal with Turkish owner 23 years after the last deal

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Exposé of immigration scheme in Canadian trucking prompts warning from feds
    The Canadian government says employers who abuse the foreign worker program face "serious consequences" after a newspaper investigation reveals how some carriers with bad safety...
  • ATA cuts deal with UrbanVolt to sustainably remake member warehouses
    The American Trucking Associations is working with UrbanVolt to sustainably makeover member facilities in a cash-free affinity deal in which companies would pay UrbanVolt about...
  • CSX and Union Pacific make changes to sales and marketing teams
    Excerpt: The companies promote and assign new roles to longstanding employees.
  • Most new US crude now sold overseas - and share is growing
    For a window on future demand for U.S. crude oil, look to international markets, as ever-more U.S. volumes head to sea.
  • FedEx, Walgreens add returns to their joint portfolio
    FedEx, Walgreens add returns services to portfolio
  • Investors acquire a majority stake in Australia's Hobart Airport
    A rare stake in an Australian airport has hit the market.
  • YRC reorganizes U.S. operating structure into four divisions, 17 operational areas
    YRC Worldwide morphs into four U.S. divisions, 17 operating areas in effort to streamline operating structure
  • Neither rain nor sleet nor snow...
    Plus.ai partners with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to see how its self-driving trucks perform in cold weather.
  • CBP releases new AD/CVD module in ACE
    "This new module will make it easier for Commerce and CBP to monitor and uphold our trade laws," Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith of CBP's...
  • Over 300,000 auto sector jobs gone in India; government is in denial
    The Indian economy is crumbling on the back of an engineered crisis brought on by current government through measures like demonetization, a botched attempt at...
  • Matt Silver looks to simplify cross-border shipping
    Matt Silver wants to automate cross-border freight; an industry that many find difficult to manage.
  • Transplace announces payment processing enhancements
    Transplace announced continued improvements in its payment processing platform. Through its ongoing collaboration with TriumphPay and Bank of America, the company said that continued progress...
  • SMC3 expands into truckload market with carrier costing, shipper procurement programs
    SMC3 has set its sights on providing data services to truckload after decades of serving LTL exclusively
  • Family files $10 million lawsuit in fatal crash despite truck driver being cleared of any wrongdoing
    The parents of two children killed in a fatal crash during a snowstorm in March 2018 have filed a $10 million lawsuit, alleging negligence against...
  • Carriers in Washington State look to block meal/rest break rules
    Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
  • Federal Railroad Administration offering grants for passenger rail repairs
    Awarded projects could benefit freight rail indirectly.
  • Boeing deliveries plummet in Q3
    Commercial airplane deliveries at The Boeing Co. [NYSE: BA] nose-dived by two-thirds in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2018 and by...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/8
    Atlanta market freight futures strengthen on Monday as a result of trade flows.
  • Commentary: CSX beta test trip plans score card introduced
    Jim Blaze writes about the competitiveness of railroads vs. trucks and the railroads' lack of interoperability.
  • Commerce adds 28 Chinese firms to Entity List
    The Commerce Department said the Chinese government and commercial entities added to the export control list participated in human rights violations against China's Muslim ethnic...
  • Major snowstorm still on track to slam northern Plains (forecast video)
    Abundant snowfall, 40-mph winds in Montana, Wyoming the next two days. Significant disruptions to regional supply chains.
  • FMC's 2020 vision
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael Khouri talks with American Shipper about priority container shipping regulatory issues for fiscal year 2020.
  • Merging or acquiring? Make sure the trucks are legally yours
    "I can license a 26,000-pound vehicle at 80,000 pounds, it doesn't mean it's legal. It's understanding the local regulations to license it properly to match...
  • Some like it cold
    SeaCube Container Leasing has rapidly expanded its refrigerated container fleet and is now the third largest lessor of reefers and largest lessor of gensets.
  • St Louis Lambert Airport moves closer to privatization
    St Louis Lambert Airport is seeking an investor
  • NCBFAA wants CBP follow-up from weekly trade calls
    The association, which represents the country's customs brokers and freight forwarders, seeks better engagement between Customs and Border Protection and industry software vendors.
  • Today's Pickup: J.B. Hunt, Schneider lead SmartWay Excellence Award winners
    The EPA named its annual SmartWay Excellence Award winners on Oct. 7, 2019. J.B. Hunt is one of 72 companies to be honored this year,...
  • DSV Panalpina to pause acquisitions
    The chairman of DSV Panalpina says the company will concentrate on bringing Panalpina into the fold for 12-18 months, before its next acquisition, which may...
  • Avianca financing is in documentation
    Colombia-based passenger and cargo operator raising cash
  • From banker to Amazon transportation director
    Elena Bernardo strayed from a "super safe" career to one that put her on the front lines of technological innovation.
  • Truck driver sues BNSF over collision with alleged "uncontrolled" railcars (with video)
    A Kansas truck driver has filed a lawsuit against BNSF, alleging negligence, after his tractor-trailer collided with railcars after leaving a grain elevator near Greenfield,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Around 34 VLGCs fitted with scrubbers pre-IMO 2020, 11 next year: Fearnleys
    "We then see more than 80% of the trading fleet will need to run on marine gasoil, or ultra low sulfur fuel oil, from the very start of 2020," it said.
  • Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium hits record high as replenishments dry up
    Regional HSFO supply is expected to remain tight as suppliers transition to LSFO production.
  • TANKERS: Asian dirty rates see biggest one-day gain of 2019 as Cosco sanctions bite
    The US sanctions on Cosco Dalian company, imposed on September 25 for violations of sanctions against Iran, have reduced global VLCC supply by 5%.

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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
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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
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