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BRIEFS
September 16, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • LA port shatters records again while Long Beach continues slide
  • Evergreen orders ten 23,000-TEU ships from 3 yards for US$1.6 billion
  • 75pc of AmChamers think US tariffs unwise - up from 69pc in '18
  • OOCL notes 2 cancellations of round trip transpacific sailings
  • Seaspan buys 9,600-TEU ship and charters it out to ONE
  • Kerry flies 2 sealions from UK to theme park on Hainan Island
  • HK may be weak link for US technology, say Democrat and GOP senators
  • Backlash risks Xi's Belt and Road costing US$800 billion: study
  • Major shipping lobbies resigned to IMO 2020, but plead for fuel availability
  • Eco concerns rise as US Navy disbands Climate Change Task Force
  • China's swine flu loss is South America's gain as beef export volumes soar
  • CMA CGM levies US$386 THC per reefer box at Vladivostok, Dutch ports
  • Automaker Chery unveils new model at the China-Arab Summit
  • SF Airlines adds second Bangladesh run from Changsha to Dacca
  • Heathrow cargo volumes drop 10pc in August to 126,864 tonnes
  • Saudia Cargo ups freighter flight frequency to Europe, US, Africa
  • Convair CV-440 cargo aircraft crash in Ohio kills 2 people on board
  • Yuan's depreciation appears to be pushing up price of Bitcoin

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
  • Flexibility seen as key in shipping transitioning to lower carbon future
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches new Region South Europe
  • Hermeneutic breadth of 'Letter of Indemnity' for 'Release of Cargo' without OBL
  • Ravi Shankar Prasad launches maritime communication services in India
  • Port of Salalah achieves highest productivity
  • Prime Minister inaugurates Sahibganj riverine multimodal terminal
  • Commercial vehicle makers continue to plan production halts at factories
  • GreenBase signs industrial & warehousing deal with Vestas India
  • Gujarat again tops logistics index chart
  • New MMTG Bill to be presented for Cabinet approval soon
  • Railways announces freight incentives
  • Govt fixes minimum export price for onions
  • Majority of key export sectors show negative growth in Aug.
  • New export incentive scheme & other measures announced
  • Allcargo Logistics carries out Dadar beach clean-up drive in Mumbai for a cleaner & sustainable environment
  • Major operation against fraudulent IGST refund claims
  • MALA 2019 on Sept. 20 to see industry stalwarts present their perspectives
  • Vestiges of licence raj must go

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Another US short-line railroad changes owner
  • Red Hawk appoints logistics specialist
  • Jumbo Transport adds third hub in Denmark
  • UK's newest inland port excels in its first year
  • Port of Long Beach enjoys a busy August 2019
  • Korean Air adjusts Asian Pacific frequencies
  • Kazakhstan unlocks TIR's potential to combat illicit trade
  • ACS builds on growing Spanish market
  • New CFO for Ceva and CMA CGM
  • Calling at the port of Corpus Christi for the first time
  • Logistics for sweets
  • Via Trans-Siberian from Japan to Europe in just 11 days
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Erich Staake enters the logistics hall of fame
  • Ryder opens largest facility in Texas
  • Baltic Exchange introduces cost tracking tool
  • Improved conditions for perishables at Toronto airport

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • Spot rates in freefall, carriers now mull blanking voyages without notice
  • 'No break up of DP-DHL', says US chief - 'strength comes from unity'
  • Human rights abuse alert as China's Xinjiang supply chain links expand
  • Strong first half for Port Klang's Westports, but can it win back traffic from Singapore?
  • Forwarders aim for 'customer experience', but shippers want lower prices
  • Takeover bid looming for Eddie Stobart Logistics

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • Houston Ship Channel protestors switch ropes for handcuffs
    The Coast Guard reopened the Houston Ship Channel today after a protest demonstration near Baytown, Texas, had closed it. The closure on began Thursday morning after Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification that
  • WISTA USA opens Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter
    The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USA (WISTA USA) opened its eleventh chapter - Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter - and welcomed its 700th member earlier this year. The chapter will

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • From the News Desk: 2050 is the new 2020 - an overview of London International Shipping Week
    London International Shipping Week was dominated by discussions about the acceleration in the climate change agenda and how the shipping...
  • Men must work on shipping's diversity push, BIMCO boss warns
    BIMCO president Sadan Kaptanoglu and a panel of industry figures in London discussed how the industry can move from diversity...
  • Shipping's future lies beyond Brexit and beyond shipping
    The agenda during London International Shipping Week made clear that the generational shift required to survive the disruptive headwinds blowing...
  • UK maritime sector pledges 2050 GHG neutrality support
    Leading companies and associations set out to push the climate change agenda, while also calling for investment in new technologies
  • Abandoned seafarers handed unpaid wages after three-year ordeal
    Four seafarers who worked on the abandoned Elite Way Marine Services-owned barge, which ended up languishing off the coast of...
  • Market readies for ballast water challenges
    Ballast water treatment systems manufacturers claim the systems market is ready. But are shipowners?
  • D'Amico says tanker demand hit by Middle East tensions
    Aside from increased demand ahead of IMO 2020, the company expects an expansion in US oil-product shipments to Asia and...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 5 - Our key takeaways from the week
    The Lloyd's List team have squeezed into their finest formal attire, popped a cork and gathered round the microphone to...
  • UK naval presence is making Gulf safe for shipping, says commander
    UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, remains...
  • Maersk customers absorb IMO 2020 bunker surcharges
    Despite initial resistance from shipper groups, liner customers are coming to accept they will foot the bill for low-sulphur fuel
  • Australia cracks down on shipping's 'slave labour' issue
    AMSA reiterated it had clear powers to ban ships for breaches of international maritime regulations and would not tolerate operators...
  • Daily Briefing
    Scrubber corrosion repairs required less than six months after installation | UK Flag shakes off 'Brexodus' with new vision to...
  • Malaysia's LNG bunkering facilities ready by first quarter of 2020
    Malaysia will capitalise on its position as one of the world's top suppliers of the super-chilled gas
  • CMA CGM appoints Olivier Casanova as deputy financial chief
    His appointment comes after CMA CGM reported a net loss of $109m in April-June this year, despite a net profit...
  • Port of Brunswick re-opens after cargo carrier incident
    'We want to make sure we go at slow speeds, that there's no wake from the vessel that would shift...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • More trans-Pacific carriers to levy interim IMO surcharges in November
  • Larger container lines squeezing intra-Asia carriers
  • Saia expands as LTL truckers navigate softer market
  • India pushes JNPT productivity ahead of trade rankings
  • Contship expands La Spezia gateway to Central Europe

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • MPC and Ahkrenkiel join IMO 2020 enforcement group
    German owners lend weight to Trident Alliance's efforts to ensure low sulphur rules are obeyed.
  • US Coast Guard searches for man menacing safety channel
    The US Coast Guard is searching for a man who, among other things, threatened to shoot down the agency's aircraft while claiming to be from the Russian government. According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, the threats were made by a man and over radio channel 22A, the maritime safety channel. Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida po
  • Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40
    Society's members past and present remember the past and look to a very different future
  • Fire extinguished on tanker at Equinor terminal
    Norwegian facility partially evacuated after blaze in engine room of Dubai Harmony.
  • LNG-fuelled ships risk becoming stranded in zero-carbon future
    LNG fuel's position as a long-term solution was questioned during London International Shipping Week, but owners have their eye on synthetic fuels.
  • Eight more Clyde & Co partners leaving
    Two US insurance and cyber security teams going it alone, following UK departures.
  • No new ships and no share buybacks, Ardmore to hold onto its cash
    The New York-traded Irish tanker owner intends to remain financially conservative
  • Boluda's Kotug Smit takeover could increase cashflow 'volatility'
    But ratings agency Fitch says move will also boost diversification efforts.
  • Star Bulk to leave seat vacant after director quits
    Greek bulker owner says Roger Schmitz departing after six years on board.
  • Color Group eyes buybacks with new bond issue
    Norwegian ferry owner heading out on the road to drum up business for new debt sale.
  • Toba snaps up Marlow boxship for Arkon charter
    Georgian manager renames JRS Capella to run between Turkey and Libya.
  • Eletson LR2 first to dock at Grand Bahamas post Dorian
    Greek-owned tanker returns to complete work started before weather disruptions
  • Trump's trade war and Vale dam to hit demand growth says Clarksons
    US-China 'trade war' and Vale dam impact has prompted revision, says UK shipbroker
  • Australia bans bulker duo over wage arrears
    But third ship, Chinese-owned Xing Ning Hai, was released after MLC checks.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • Lufthansa issues temporary ban after dangerous cargo found
    German air carrier set to lift ban by next week.
  • FreightWaves oil report: a "new" refinery about to launch to help supply the East Coast
    A refinery in the Caribbean that was closed in 2012 is springing back to life, and it has a role in IMO 2020 compliance.
  • Down Under Trucking: new truck sales in free fall
    In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit...
  • Living with uncertainty
    DB Schenker's head of Americas says uncertainty arising from events such as the U.S.-China tariff war means shippers will increasingly need to source from multiple...
  • Pendulum continues to swing toward U.S. East Coast ports
    Data confirms that U.S. importers are increasingly opting to bring Asian cargoes into East Coast ports.
  • Amazon shifts two freighters from Atlas Air to ATSG operation
    Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has transferred flying responsibility for two leased Boeing 767-300 freighters from Atlas Air Worldwide to Air Transport International, a charter airline owned...
  • National freight volumes closing in on two month winning streak
    National outbound tender volumes and rejection rates support brewing optimism surrounding trucking market
  • Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert
    Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports.
  • UPS paying $8.4 million to settle overcharge claims
    U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules.
  • TIA President expects growth in 3PL industry
    TIA President is excited to see what the future holds for the 3PL industry.
  • Infrastructure destruction stymies logistics for Bahamas relief
    Hurricane Dorian's devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading...
  • Rail authority proposes rules to make contesting rates easier
    The Surface Transportation Board has proposed two rules that could ease shippers' burdens when contesting rail rates.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/13
    Market interest shifts West with potential ease in trade tensions.
  • Golden Ray a tourist attraction
    The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues.
  • Dismissal sought for FedEx export control lawsuit
    The Justice Department has asked the express carrier's lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to...
  • Tropical cyclone eyeing Florida this weekend
    Wet weekend for parts of the southeastern U.S. thanks to what will likely become Tropical Storm Humberto.
  • Precision railroading is OK so far, but there are lots of concerns: FTR panelists
    Pictured above, left to right: Glenn Smith, Wayne Farms; John Schmitter, KEP; Todd Tranausky, FTR) A shipper and a consultant talking about how precision railroading's...
  • U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties
    "Aggressive" management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
  • FMC's container availability 'interpretive' rule up for review
    The Federal Maritime Commission welcomes container shipping industry's comments on recommendations to bring clarity and fairness to the assessment of demurrage and detention fees.
  • Fitch Ratings downgrades economic forecast
    The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy.
  • Today's Pickup: New video game is about making it as a trucker
    Dutch-made Truck Driver promises a story-driven experience of building a career hauling freight.
  • At Foodora, a new twist in battle over contract labor
    A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
  • Singapore residue stocks fall for 2nd consecutive week on firm HSFO demand
    Singapore's commercial stocks of residues slid 5.78% on the week, the second straight week of decline, owing to firm demand for high sulfur fuel oil cargoes, according to latest data released by Enterprise Singapore and trade sources.
  • HSFO East-West swap hits new year to date high on tight supply
    Tight cargo supply in the Singapore region propelled the high sulfur fuel oil East-West front month swap to a new year-to-date high Friday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks edge lower, HSFO remains tight
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, as measured by Insights Global, fell 1% to 1.264 million mt in the week to Wednesday, to be in line with 1.281 million mt a year ago.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude edges lower as market digests demand downgrades, geopolitical scene
    Crude futures remained rangebound Friday as the market continued to digest news of recent demand downgrades and US foreign relations with China and Iran.
  • Backwardation, physical premiums rise in GC HSFO on extreme tightness
    The US Gulf Coast HSFO physical and paper market ended a tumultuous week that broke all-time backwardation records.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 7% to 3.67 mil mt

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HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
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In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
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
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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