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August 22, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Tanjung Pelepas tops utilisation record for third time on 23,000-TEUer
  • YZJ Shipbuilding's H1 earnings rise 11pc YoY to US$345.4m
  • Montreal port to develop new box terminal with bank funding
  • Greencarrier deploys first all-electric trucks for deliveries in Shanghai
  • US LTL industry looks healthy with higher contract rates
  • Removal of trucking capacity supports stronger rates moving forwards
  • UPS drops delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
  • HKIA airfreight volume down 7pc in July
  • Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines raise capacity, frequency of US-UK flights
  • Emirates SkyCargo named 'Best Customer Airline 2018' in Malaysia

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Dialogue sought on cargo misdeclaration fines
  • Höegh Autoliners transports 100 break-bulk units simultaneously from India & Germany to Kenya
  • India's shrimp exports to US up by 14 pc in January-June 2019
  • Essar Ports registers 17.4 pc Q1 growth in cargo volumes
  • Maersk & BlackBuck announce partnership to provide online marketplace for containerised trucking in ex-im logistics in India
  • Sachin Bhanushali appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Distriparks

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceva Logistics renews contract in the global energy sector
  • Six seconds on the Dutch railway in 2020
  • Hamburg Süd enhances Asia/Pacific services
  • Testing the world's first AI-powered robotic cargo system
  • Sailors' Society welcomes new Greek ambassador
  • Dematic automates distribution hub for Ceratizit
  • Thordon appoints Michael Haraldsson
  • Logwin participates in Marco Polo finance network
  • The Alliance also has Australia in its sights
  • Chapman Freeborn brings MRI machine to Maldivian atoll
  • Europa brings new HR and talent team on board
  • Amazon plans to open new fulfilment centre in Utah
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CAM continues to expand
  • Baltic Ports Organisation focuses on port sustainability
  • PKP Cargo to publish its H1/2019 results

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'organisational chart' of its core unit
  • As pressure grows, Indonesia backs down on IMO 2020 defiance
  • Shipping softens towards 'no-deal' after Whitehall Brexit scenario leak
  • New US scanning tech a hit with trucks, but still pie in the sky for air cargo
  • Synergy with 2M sees Zim back in calmer financial waters in Q2
  • How a global recession could impact ocean shipping
  • Market Insight: K+N still leads race for 2nd place in air freight against DSV Panalpina. Just...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Diesel electric ferry to be upgraded to battery hybrid
    Godvik, Norway, headquartered Norwegian Electric Systems has signed a contract with Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats to upgrade the diesel electric propulsion system onboard the ferry Töll to battery-hybrid. The ferry operator TS
  • ExxonMobil confirms availability of Mobilgard 540 cylinder oil for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels
    ExxonMobil says that its new 40BN cylinder oil, Mobilgard 540, will be available from September 2, 2019. The lubricant has been specifically formulated for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels that comply with
  • C&C Marine and Repair blasts 100th barge at robotic blast and paint facility
    Just nine months after opening its new robotic paint and blasting facility C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La.,has announced the blasting of its 100th barge. "We knew we had the capability
  • USACE awards $124 million Charleston dredging contract
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has awarded the third dredging construction contract for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. The approximately $124 million contract was awarded to Norfolk
  • Hapag-Lloyd shares surge on back of battle for controlling stake
    The share price of Hamburg-based container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has more than doubled since the beginning of the year. Today the company's shares were trading at EUR 52.5, up from EUR 22.5
  • VIDEO: Meyer Werft floats out Norwegian Encore
    Norwegian Cruise Line reports that that its latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone, when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft shipbuilding dock in Papenburg,
  • 7,000 HP, Tier IV McAllister tug arrives in Charleston
    McAllister Towing reports the arrival in Charleston. S.C., of the Capt. Jim McAllister the fourth in a series of four 100' x 40', 80 metric ton bollard pull tugboats. The tug is
  • Marine Log launches Inland Marine News
    Marine Log is excited to announce its new inland marine newsletter, focused on the United States inland river barge and towing sector. While Marine Log is dedicated to the entire global commercial

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Navios Acquisition curbs losses for second quarter
    Higher earnings at Navios Acquisition were partly offset by a $4.4m increase in interest and financing cost, and a $3.5m increase in...
  • Greece will not assist Iranian tanker, says minister
    The US State Department maintains the tanker is assisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by transporting oil to Syria
  • UK's extra Brexit funding for ports gets lukewarm welcome
    'Government investment in Brexit resilience is always welcome, but not leaving without a deal is a zero-cost choice that would...
  • DSV expects boost from Panalpina's freight expertise
    Danish forwarder expects to benefit from scale and complementary forwarding capabilities, such as LCL and air charter networks
  • New sulphur cap guidance issued by shipping sector
    IBIA, IACS, IPIECA and CIMAC among the eight associations publishing the latest implementation guidance
  • PIL installs scrubbers on 60% of fleet
    There is also a big question mark on the blended fuels, says Teo Siong Seng
  • Zim swings to profit in second quarter
    Zim carried its second-highest volume in the second quarter of the year, at 731,000 teu, compared with a record 772,000...
  • Dry bulk edges towards rebalance
    The brokerage's research team says that vessels taken offline for scrubber installations should reduce fleet growth by 1% on average...
  • Odfjell sees signs of chemical tanker market recovery
    Odfjell posts modest improvements in rates for the second quarter of the year with robust demand going forward
  • Freed tanker leased to Iranian shipping company
    The US has issued a warrant to seize the vessel, formerly known as Grace 1, claiming it has links to Iran's...
  • Daily Briefing
    Focus shifts to release of Stena Impero after Iranian tanker freed | Yard Talk: Life is unpredictable | Maritime cities...
  • Adani set to acquire stake in Krishnapatnam port
    The deal, if successful, will be APSEZ's third acquisition on the east coast of India following the purchase of Dhamra...
  • Australia joins US-led Strait of Hormuz coalition
    Destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australia's interests in the region, the Australian prime minister reiterates amid spate of attacks...
  • Aramco unit to purchase first chemical plant in the US
    The acquisition of the plant announced by Motiva adds to Aramco's recent buys in the petrochemical sector
  • Venture Global sanctions 10m tonnes per year US LNG project
    The LNG developer aims to bring Calcasieu Pass, the first of three projects it is pursuing along the US Gulf...
  • China's Ouhua Shipbuilding sold for $135m
    The assets disposed of include Ouhua's shipbuilding facilities on Xiaoqian Island in Zhoushan and eight vessels under construction
  • US west coast ports see steady throughput despite Trump's tariffs
    President Trump's tariffs have upset global markets and unnerved investors as the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Charleston, Savannah dredging projects advance
  • New extra-loaders put downward pressure on trans-Pac rates
  • Zim swings to profit on higher rates, 2M pact
  • Maersk integrator strategy takes US shape

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • NYK Line behind Samsung Heavy Industries' latest LNG order
    Newbuilding backed by multi-year charter with French energy major
  • First time lucky at auction for small chemical tanker
    Product tanker snapped up at first auction attempt in Lion City
  • CSL's European joint venture makes it a pair at Chengxi
    Canada's CSL Group has revealed that its joint venture with German owner Hans-Jurgen Hartmann has exercised an option for a second newbuilding at Chengxi Shipyard. CSL chief executive Louis Martel disclosed the new business line during an interview with TradeWinds in Montreal as he discussed the virtues and limitations of being the world's largest owner and operator of self-'unloading bulkers. C
  • Crisis? What crisis? Shipping sails smoothly on amid world turmoil
    Markets today show greater resilience in the face of political and military shocks than in decades past
  • Top Ships moves ahead with reverse split
    Top Ships is enacting a 20-for-1 reverse stock split. New York judge kicks out shareholder lawsuit against Top Ships The New York-traded, Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker owner announced the move Wednesday after shareholders approved the move at the company's annual meeting 7 Aguust. The reverse split will be effective at the start of trading Thursday. The company has 32 million outstanding share
  • Norway and banks sue shipowner to recoup more than $250m
    Registration companies for two OSVs stiffed the Norwegian government and banks for $267m
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen ends second quarter in the black
    A weaker car market dragged down Wallenius Wilhelmsen's second quarter results,and might threaten its bottom line further. Despite much higher Ebitda, the Oslo-listed ro-ro operator Wednesday reported a $1m profit for the second quarter of 2019, 4% down on a year ago thanks to an 8% drop in cargo volumes from its ocean segment. Single structure model yields benefits for Wallenius Wilhelmsen The
  • ExxonMobil steams forward with LNG newbuilding project
    Energy major closing in on shipbuilders for the first of what could be a large raft of vessels
  • Tankers stuck as Glencore and BP struggle to sell tainted crude
    Six cargoes of contaminated Russian crude remain on tankers as buyers struggle to find an outlet
  • Concord Maritime plants flag in UK
    Ben Ognibene's new pooling operation in Connecticut expanding to London with hire of former Heidmar man.
  • Stena boss meets with Iranian foreign minister over tanker seizure
    Erik Hanell describes talks over Stena Impero release as 'constructive'
  • NITC tanker under repair after suffering breakdown
    Iranian VLCC currently undergoing repairs in the Red Sea
  • Navios Acquisition unveils sale-and-leaseback deals for 10 ships
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker vehicle in refinancing drive while posting improved quarterly results
  • German owners call for fighting West Africa piracy
    Owners look to Somalia as a model for anti-piracy measures in Gulf of Guinea
  • Skuld teams up with Concirrus on insurtech data venture
    Norwegian marine insurer wants to push boundaries of digital big data technology in its underwriting and loss prevention
  • Floating LNG storage hype continues but ships not 'idle'
    Shipowners remain bullish on winter trading as tonnage availability slims
  • Odfjell 'following bond market' while it rebuilds balance sheet
    Meanwhile, owner will take delivery of the world's largest stainless steel chemical tanker on Monday
  • Venture Global takes FID on Calcasieu Pass LNG
    Another US liquefaction project presses the official 'go' button for a 2022 start-up
  • NGM Energy sells second VLCC to Dubai-based operator
    Recently formed Dubai-based shipmanager said to have taken over ownership of the Victory I
  • Zim starts to turn things around with second-quarter profit
    Glickman hails 'encouraging' return to profit for Israeli line
  • Losses continue to shrink at Odfjell on improving market
    Chemical tanker giant said spot rates on main trade lanes improved by 7% on first quarter
  • Malaysia's Icon Offshore names new managing director
    News of new boss comes just a day after announcement of cash call and debt restructuring
  • Qatar Petroleum inks second major Asian supply deal
    Five-year contract comes four months after ten year deal was signed with Thailand
  • Freight tech start-up Voyager secures $1.5m in seed funding
    Cloud-based data hub targeted at commodity shipping says funds will go towards expansion
  • Owners rush VLCC deliveries to reap rewards of IMO 2020
    Tanker slippage expected to be limited this year due to high percentage of vessels handed over in first half, says SSY.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Port of Long Beach will study automation's impact on city
    Concerns about the port automation has sparked studies by the Port of Long Beach and other California agencies.
  • Oculus gets capital infusion to grow oilfield transport business
    Canadian firm secured C$45 million loan from U.S. commercial financer Great Rock Capital to expand operations.
  • Ocean Rate Report: Supertankers jump, boxes rates tumble
    VLCC rates are up over 200% month-on-month. Trans-Pacific box shipping rates are down 11% since the beginning of August.
  • Xcel Energy uses drones to inspect power lines in eight states
    A new partnership between Xcel Energy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows drones to inspect power lines out of human sight in eight states...
  • Copilot by Pronto: driver-assist technology does just that! (with video)
    FreightWaves chief analytics officer Dean Croke - who has also driven more than 2 million miles behind the wheel of heavy-duty trucks - previews Copilot...
  • North American rail volumes slip over 2 percent
    The continued slump in U.S. rail volumes is putting pressure on overall North American rail volumes.
  • Trans Mountain resumes pipeline expansion
    Long-delayed project to bring more of Western Canada's oil to market gets under way, slated for completion in 2022.
  • Tomato tariff spat ends as Trump administration reaches deal with Mexico
    The United States and Mexico have reached a deal to avoid a tomato anti-dumping investigation, ending a tense tariff dispute that had lingered for months....
  • Greenbrier outlines railcar design improvements
    The railcar manufacturer and lessor has been tinkering with its designs for railcars to expand their volume capacity while also making them lighter.
  • Stormy Northeast, sizzling Southwest (forecast video)
    Severe storm risk today in four markets handling combined 10 percent of U.S. outbound volumes.
  • American Airlines settles $22.1 million fine for false mail delivery reports
    The U.S. Justice Department said American Airlines has agreed to pay a $22.1 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that it falsely reported the times...
  • President's retirement sets off leadership chain reaction at Cummins
    The retirement of Mike Freeland as president and chief operating officer of engine maker Cummins Inc. led to a chain reaction that elevated four other...
  • ZIM turns a profit in second quarter
    ZIM, which has entered into space-sharing agreements with Maersk and MSC, says it plans to "double down" on efforts to grow with its partners.
  • Filament announces adoption of MOBI Vehicle Identity Standard
    Image: Jim Allen/FreightWaves Filament announced its adoption of the MOBI Vehicle Identity Standard within the Blocket Mobility Platform, which is a turn-key vehicle identity (VID)...
  • Cathay Pacific sees 'significant impact' to revenue from Hong Kong unrest
    Cathay Pacific expects "a much more significant impact" to revenue in August as recent unrest in Hong Kong will likely weigh on its financial results.
  • Ford-owned Autonomic partners with EV maker
    Autonomic, a transportation architecture and technology provider, announced a partnership with Ayro, Inc., a manufacturer of electric light-duty vehicles for commercial and consumer markets. Together...
  • BIS advisory cautions tech firms in standards-setting bodies
    The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has provided a general advisory opinion warning U.S. exporters to use caution when sharing certain technology information...
  • Today's Pickup: German politician wants to boost truck tolls for rail
    Conservative Andreas Jung floats increased fees for trucks and investing the proceeds in railroads to fight climate change.
  • Acquisition helps spur new business for I.D. Systems
    Samuel Coraluzzo has deployed I.D. Systems' PowerFleet LV9000 asset-tracking solution into its entire fleet. The deployment gives the fleet a full ELD with a customized...
  • Maersk is the newest entrant into the Indian trucking market
    Maersk is partnering with Indian digital freight startup BlackBuck to enter the Indian containerized trucking market for export-import logistics.
  • Daimler Trucks drills down on customer experience
    The concept of customer experience has been around for decades but it is getting new emphasis in trucking as electric and autonomous technology arrives.
  • Voting open for top companies for women
    Women In Trucking will honor transportation firms at its Accelerate! Conference & Expo.
  • Target's sales boosted by digital channel and enhanced fulfillment options
    Target provides an optimistic shot in the arm as the mega-retailer reports a strong quarterly performance and raises its full-year outlook.
  • How a global recession could impact ocean shipping
    The next global recession would have a different impact on ocean shipping markets than the 2008-09 financial crisis.
  • Diesel prices will spike due to IMO 2020: Fitch
    Most forecasts have been conservative, but not this one.
  • Port Report: West Coast imports get July boost, but 2019 trends lower
    Import volumes see best month in 2019, but year-to-date still lower.
  • Napier Port shares begin trading on the New Zealand Stock Exchange
    Napier Port, located in Hawke's Bay on the North Island of New Zealand, has begun trading on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZH) at an...
  • Pirates kidnap eight crew from multi-purpose ship
    Eight crewmen have been kidnapped and are now being held captive by West African pirates after their ship was attacked in the dead of night.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • CME to list USGC marine fuel 0.5% futures on dollar per metric ton basis
    CME Group plans to launch four new futures contracts for marine fuel 0.5% on the US Gulf Coast on a dollar per metric ton ($/mt) basis with effect from September 9, the exchange said in a note to its members Tuesday.
  • Industry issues 0.5% marine fuel guidance ahead of IMO 2020
    Shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organizations have teamed up to issued guidance on the use of 0.5% bunker fuel in preparation for next year's International Maritime Organization sulfur cap regulation, saying the onus is on ships' crews to understand the characteristics of the various fuels on offer.
  • ARA gasoil barge swaps pulled up on wider demand, IMO expectations
    Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp 0.1% barge swaps have strengthened to multi-month highs on strength in the wider market, and expected heating and shipping demand in the fourth quarter.
  • NYMEX WTI slides as US crude draw disappoints market
    Oil futures settled mixed Wednesday amid a smaller-than-expected US crude stocks draw and rising Middle East tensions.
  • Oil edges higher as market eyes tighter supply, weaker dollar
    Oil futures traded higher Tuesday amid a weaker US dollar and a tightening global supply picture.
  • ANALYSIS: China's naphtha imports thirst set to increase in Q4
    ZPC set to start its naphtha cracker by the end of 2019 and diverts supplies for its own consumption.
  • Firm Western freight rates pull LPG vessels to US to avoid weak Asian rates
    The East is seeing more vessels being relet as congestion at Indian ports over March to July, following the pre-election stockpiling, is being cleared, traders said.
  • First US crude offer in Asia MOC creates stir amid shut arbitrage
    The offer remained standing at a premium of $4.55/b to first-line October Dubai at the end of the MOC process, with no buying interest seen.
  • Iran warns US against seizing its tanker as tensions flare in Persian Gulf
    The government of Gibraltar on Sunday rejected a US request to seize the tanker, which was carrying 2.1 million barrels of light crude.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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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