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November 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates slip 2.9pc to US$708/TEU, USWC plunge 11.8pc at $1,351/FEU
  • Hong Kong's economy forecast to shrink 1.3pc for the year
  • Cosco secures bank funding of US$156.8m to expand Greek port of Piraeus
  • HMM still in the red in Q3, but cost-cutting efforts are working
  • Hapag-Lloyd's profits soar in first 9 months of the year
  • Mark Frese to take over as new chief financial officer at Hapag-Lloyd
  • Tariffs threaten import/export trade at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Terminal operators in Australia raise fees to counteract drop in box volumes
  • Alibaba's Cainiao to start China-Russia freighter services with 2 Russian airlines
  • UPS and CVS make first home drone delivery of prescription medicines
  • Etihad Cargo opens 24/7 Control Centre to monitor shipments in real time

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk improves profitability across the business in Q3
  • Explicatory analysis of "Letter of Indemnity" for "Release of Cargo" without OBL
  • FFFAI meets Shipping Minister, other Ministry officials to discuss issues & solutions
  • MMTC revenue from exports up whopping 384 pc
  • Trade tensions, protectionism seen as reasons for decline in Oct. exports
  • Essar Ports gives shape to Gujarat Maritime Board's vision with Hazira Passenger Ferry Terminal
  • Minister inaugurates coastal berth & other projects at Chennai Port
  • Mumbai Port Trust in ocean cleanliness drive
  • CONCOR's ICD Tihi in Indore to be functional from today
  • Teamglobal Logistics acquiring Gateway Distriparks' Chandra CFS in Chennai
  • Cotton output for 2019-20 projected to rise by 13 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Healthy ambitions
  • VTG to add transparency to its fleet
  • Maersk's recent optimism justified
  • Volumes down for 11th month in a row
  • Silver medal for CSR efforts
  • French prime minister inaugurates Ceva Logistics' new HQ
  • Goldhofer is "global market leader champion 2020"
  • Chinese-Russian efforts to create an «Agroexpress»
  • Geodis and SFCE extend partnership
  • Tideworks expands presence in Florida
  • ACS gets bigger in the "Big Apple"
  • 180,000 more vehicles to pass through the port of Lübeck
  • Sympathy for the smart in the port of Gothenburg
  • Elvis opens new cargo handling hall
  • Innovation in safety award for a team of three companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wet lease ops between the USA and Canada
  • US short line rail joins responsible care initiative

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Transpacific routes hit hardest as container spot rates take another tumble
  • 'Strong operational performance' in Q3 keeps Maersk on course
  • Returning chartered ships makes a dent in Yang Ming results
  • Avianca Cargo freighter turbo-charges DFW's global ambitions
  • Lifetime achievement award for BIFA's Robert Keen
  • Eric Brandt is Crane Worldwide's new vice president of sales for US east
  • Analysis: DHL GFF - how to approach a sleeping bear
  • On the wires: Søren Toft, MSC steal Maersk's thunder in November rain

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • IMO panel backs away from ship speed or power limits
    This week's sixth session of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions (ISWG-GHG 6) looks to have backed away from proposals to limit either ships' speed or ships'
  • Wärtsilä and PSA Marine ink LOI on smart technology
    Wärtsilä and Singapore-based PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the co-creation of smart technologies for the marine sector. The focus will be on solutions that are human-centric and deployable. The Letter
  • Ulstein: Zero-emission SX 190 could sea trial in 2022
    Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein says it is ready to deliver a zero-emission offshore construction vessel within three years. The SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel is Ulstein's first hydrogen powered
  • Conrad reports profitable quarter
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today reported its third quarter and nine months 2019 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2019. For the quarter ended

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Speculation grows over MSC top management shake-up
    MSC management remain quiet on rumours of a top level shake-up, but industry speculation suggests that veteran chairman Gianluigi Aponte...
  • EU opens tax probe into Italian ports
    The European Commission has launched an investigation into tax exemptions in place for Italian ports, while welcoming a Spanish commitment...
  • Sovcomflot benefits from stronger tanker market
    The higher spot rates are leading to much more appetite for period charters, said the company's chief financial officer
  • IMO snubs mandatory speed limits
    Regulators in London have shunned speed limits in favor of target-based greenhouse gas measures in a crucial loss for the...
  • Global Freight Awards 2019 winners announced
    We reveal the rundown of freight and logistics companies that walked away with gongs from this year's Global Freight Awards...
  • Shipping must collaborate to avoid cargo-related fires, industry told
    A revision to the special provisions in the International Maritime Organization's code of practice for the packing of cargo transport units...
  • Courts shine spotlight on shipping's 'victimless crime'
    Insurance fraud is contrary to all known ethical codes, religious or secular. It is also a serious criminal offence, which...
  • American Club levies big supplementary calls, as London Club goes for 7.5% rate rise
    Owners will have to put their hands deeper in their pockets for P&I cover next year, although clubs vary as...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Have mandatory speed limits hit a road block?
    The campaign for mandatory speed limits for shipping suffered a blow during technical talks at IMO this week. For some...
  • Maersk to maintain cost focus following Toft departure
    The loss of its chief operating officer will not distract Maersk from continuing to drive its operating costs down
  • GasLog raises $98m from Norwegian bond sale
    Move sees LNG owner buy back $34.4m of bonds due in 2021
  • The Interview: Bronson Hsieh
    After three years at helm, the chairman of Taiwan-based Yang Ming has put the idea of ordering super-sized boxships on...
  • Vallianz sees challenging near-term conditions for OSV sector
    However conscious of its dependence on one main client, Vallianz is trying to broaden and diversify its revenue streams, and...
  • Pyxis optimistic about medium range tankers
    Greek owner says the numbers suggest a trend that goes beyond usual seasonal uplift
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Russia key to global seaborne coal market | Viewpoint: A life of crime | Lack of confidence among...
  • Maersk lowers container growth outlook
    'The organic volume growth in Ocean is now expected to be slightly below the estimated average market growth' of 1%...
  • Seaspan to acquire fleet of six containerships
    The six ships, totalling some 59,700 teu in capacity, now operate under long-term charter with 'a leading global liner'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • NY-NJ trucker classification battle advances
  • US freight volumes decline amid mixed economic signals
  • Trans-Pacific container spot rate drop caps weak peak
  • Toft move a dawning of new era at MSC
  • Is Canada the light at the end of the PSR intermodal tunnel?
  • Scrubbers are wild card for container shipping edge
  • Maersk increases profitability in weakening container market

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Holland & Knight named US News maritime firm of the year
    Holland & Knight has been named maritime law firm of the year by US News and World Report. It was the fourth time the maritime practice has come away with the honour, having won in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Blue Fin Tankers targets Valero for damages over tainted fuel "We are proud of this honour, and recognise that it would not have been possible without the lasting partnerships and opportunities p
  • Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps
    Investors are flocking to Hermitage Offshore and its short interest has more than doubled in the last month. Shares in the Scorpio Group-backed, New York-traded company shot up nearly 70%, or $0.43, to $1.06 in late trading Friday. Trading volume peeked over 878,000 and the number of shares short hit 372,560, up from 145,320 on 15 October. Hermitage Offshore racks up another loss The Emanuele
  • Diamond S top private equity backers want out
    WL Ross and First Reserve retain Pareto in bid to sell more than 17 million shares over time.
  • Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes
    Greek owner mulled to be benefitting from fleet wind-down of Singaporean commodity trader
  • Performance Shipping linked to Zodiac aframax
    Market rumours say Symeon Palios-led outfit is buying its third tanker
  • Petronas launches hunt for two bespoke-size LNG carriers
    Malaysian energy giant has plans to use vessels of variant sizes as it grows its business to reach new LNG buyers
  • VLGC rates touch four-year high as US exports boost market
    Rates also rise for midsize LPG carriers as bullish factors trickle down to the smaller tonnages
  • IMO agrees slow steaming is out, decarbonisation goals are in
    The International Chamber of Shipping and UK Chamber of Shipping have been the first to welcome the outcome of this week's meeting.
  • Maersk's Skou not afraid of rivals' big boxship newbuildings
    Danish line's boss says it and partner MSC have a competitive advantage when it comes to ship size
  • Sovcomflot profit surges in volatile tanker markets
    Russian state shipowner logged a bottom line of $26m as revenue increased in the third quarter
  • Evidence a Greek tanker caused spill? 'None whatsoever'
    Records retrieved from five tankers do not raise crude leak suspicions, top Greek government official says
  • Thoresen Shipping posts 'outstanding' profit
    Thoresen Shipping has bounced back after a tough second quarter with big headline numbers. Thoresen Shipping sees net profit shrink almost 70% The firm, which is part of the Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) group, reported profit of THB 234.5m ($7.8m) for the third quarter, up by 174% year on year. "We are pleased to achieve strong results in this quarter and in particular that our shipping segment
  • Crowdsourcing ship platform Marvest eyes third fund
    Hamburg company seeks cash to finance another bulker
  • Awilco LNG faces long wait for collision cash
    Norwegian owner less optimistic about getting its hands on money quickly
  • Belships profit hit by accounting tweak
    A change in the Oslo-listed shipowner's accounting principles had an impact in an otherwise steady quarter.
  • Hartmann Gas takes over Chinese handysize LPG carrier newbuilding
    Hartmann Gas Carriers of Germany is moving into the handysize LPG carrier segment by purchasing a newbuilding from Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China. The 22,000-cbm ship was originally ordered by Norway's Odfjell, but the contract was cancelled after heavy delays. Hafnia finally wins senior listing - but at what cost? Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vesse
  • Soren Toft said to be taking over at Maersk's alliance partner MSC
    Swiss line not commenting on reports linking former COO to top job
  • New Fortress targets 10 LNG terminals by fourth quarter 2020
    Co-founder, chairman and chief executive Wes Edens sees 'tremendous promise' in shipping
  • Hafnia Tankers draws support for Oslo deal pricing amid barbs
    Second financier says downsized equity sale nonetheless came close to net asset value of giant product tanker company
  • Koch stretches charters for new 2020 Bulkers ships
    US charterer adds another year to deals for Newcastlemaxes
  • Scrubber retrofits dent Okeanis but forward bookings 'impressive'
    Loss increased in third quarter but fourth quarter rates ahead of peers
  • Torvald Klaveness has no plans to wind down Bulkhandling
    Dry bulk company Torvald Klaveness of Norway has no plans to wind up its Bulkhandling pool despite scaling down as an operator of supramax bulkers. This pool has some 50 handymax and supramaxes. Klaveness this week announced that it would concentrate on the larger segments, through spin-off Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) and the larger Baumarine pool. Klaveness CEO Lasse Kristoffersen c
  • US attempt to wield shipping as diplomatic weapon spells unnecessary trouble
    Washington's approach on sanctions would push up compliance costs while undermining US dollars' long-term dominance
  • Maersk boosts profit despite lower global container demand
    Danish boxship giant's focus on capacity management pays off in third quarter
  • LNG faces possible funding issues after EIB ditches fossil fuels
    Wood Mackenzie says European bank's new financing criteria will make lending to gas projects very difficult
  • GasLog taps Norwegian bond investors for $98.4m
    Peter Livanos-backed LNG player has also acquired some of its bonds maturing in 2021
  • Team Tankers remains in the red as fleet clear-out continues
    Hans Feringa-led owner continues concentrate its efforts on younger, more sophisticated, deep sea assets

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Canadian National laying off workers
    The railway cited challenging economic headwinds and could release up to 1,600 employees.
  • UPS to waive money-back guarantees if third parties use tracking data
    UPS to waive money back guarantees on late deliveries if 3rdparties access package tracking data
  • Lawmakers told foreign ships threatening US maritime sector
    Vessel group alleges "lucrative cost advantage" over American-flagged ships.
  • CarrierDirect: Effective trucking technology is more than a checklist item
    Thinking of technology as static is like buying 100 trucks and running them for 30 million miles -- something you set once and forget., according...
  • Jury slaps Georgia trucking company with $8 million verdict in motorcycle crash
    A Georgia jury awarded $8 million to a motorcyclist who was seriously injured when a dump truck hit an orange construction barrel, which ricocheted into...
  • Freight volumes fall for second straight week, uptrend in question
    Peak season woes continue
  • California intensifies efforts to slash railway emissions
    The initiative is part of a broader push to limit diesel emissions from freight facilities.
  • Delta refuses to sweeten Alitalia investment offer
    U.S. carrier remains firm with 10% offer
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/15
    Trucking Freight Futures continue to be bogged down in a directionless and low volatility cycle.
  • Watch for five supply chain ERP trends in 2020
    Enterprise resource planning will bring changes to supply chains in 2020. Kayla Matthews points out several technologies that will gain greater acceptance and use in...
  • Mafia blamed as $275 million of cocaine seized
    Europol believe Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia is behind the use of Gioia Tauro as a cocaine hub for western Europe.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine reports increase in revenue, smaller loss
    HMM had an increase in revenue and smaller loss in third quarter when compared to the same 2018 period.
  • China reopens market to US poultry imports
    U.S. poultry producers eye more than $1 billion market potential for China after being shut out for five years.
  • What blockchain means for lawyers, e-commerce merchants and financial services
    "Automation may not be a threat to lawyers; it might be a threat to young lawyers," Shane Orians said.
  • More snow bursts to slam the Northeast
    Snow squalls could be trouble for truckers across interior Northeast, while rain and wind dominate parts of the South.
  • FreightWaves Radio preview: the word from the floor of FreightWaves Live
    The events of the recently completed FreightWaves LIVE event will be "center stage" on this weekend's edition of FreightWaves Radio. Tune in to this Saturday's...
  • Today's Pickup: New Jersey slaps Uber with $650 million over driver classification
    Plus: Seattle money play: Convoy wins, Amazon loses
  • JD.com reports robust sales growth with the expectation for more
    Chinese e-commerce heavyweight JD.com reports strong growth across its platform, a trend the company expects to continue.
  • Has MSC signed up Maersk's Toft as CEO?
    The shipping grapevine is abuzz with rumors that the man who was Maersk's COO until Monday (Nov. 11) could soon be leading MSC.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Tankers delayed as bad weather hits port, STS operations in Med
    Gale and swell in the Mediterranean as well as bad weather around the Turkish straits are affecting port operations and ship-to-ship transfers, leading to delays of up to five days for vessels bunkering, loading and discharging, trading and shipping sources said Friday.
  • FEATURE: Refinery run cuts on horizon as global distillate margins narrow, traders say
    With oil processing margins from Europe to Asia trending downward, market sources this week have said that some refiners may be considering run cuts, which would likely tighten middle distillate markets and support cash prices in the spot market.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude settles higher on renewed demand optimism
    Crude futures settled higher Friday, following equities gains on some renewed global demand growth optimism.
  • China's Dalian FTZ new operational procedures to cut costs for bunker players
    Dalian FTZ's two models include ex-storage by cargo and distribute by small partials as well as optimizing two types of warehouse.
  • ADNOC on the hunt for refining projects in China, India, Indonesia, UAE
    "Our main strategy is adding value to every barrel of oil that we process," Hajri said.
  • Idemitsu not planning any Japan refinery closures before March 2023
    "We intend to consider whether to keep the position of the seven refineries as it is, or restructure them," Kito said.
  • Japan delivered 380 CST bunker price falls to 2-year low
    "Demand is so-so for HSFO, while LSFO volumes have picked up," a trader said.

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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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