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September 23, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 5.2pc to US$639/TEU, USWC plunge 7.5pc to $1,338/FEU
  • COSCO Shipping Ports sells stakes in three terminals to SIPG for US$150m
  • DHL Express announces 5pc price increase for 2020 in Hong Kong and Macau
  • Global container fleet swells to 23m TEU - scrapping slows and demand weakens
  • MSC's third 23,000 TEU boxship named 'MSC Samar' in Bremerhaven
  • ILWU warns of massive job losses with automation of BC terminals
  • CMA CGM starts rail service linking Rotterdam with German hinterland
  • Nairobi flower conferences October 23-24 in Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Boeing anticipates Chinese airlines will require 8,090 new aircraft by 2040
  • Airbus ups forecast for new cargo aircraft to 2,800 units by 2038
  • Qatar Airways reports FY2019 loss of US$2.7b despite rise in cargo revenues

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
  • NYK conducts Japan's first carbon-neutral voyage
  • Shipping cyber security white paper published
  • Mansukh Mandaviya had a busy schedule at Cochin Port
  • Port of Rotterdam signs agreement with Panama Canal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port shatters two records by handling ship with highest parcel size & DWT
  • Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association holds 12th AGM in Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways enters into MoU with Odisha govt for joint redevelopment of Bhubaneswar station as multimodal transport hub
  • Corporate tax rates slashed to 22 pc for domestic companies & 15 pc for new domestic manufacturing firms
  • GST rate on goods as recommended by the GST Council in its 37th meeting
  • India-US trade has the potential to double & reach $280 bn in five years, says Envoy
  • Relevant service-related exemptions/ changes in GST rates/ITC eligibility criteria
  • Subhash Desai graces MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From South America to the world
  • First unitised direct train connects Coevorden and Nässjo
  • Prologis builds logistics facility in Le Havre
  • Awards for two intermodal veterans
  • Remaining 100% CO2-neutral
  • Cebu Pacific Air in the cargo cloud
  • K Line's sustainability acknowledged again
  • Lineage Logistics acquires more cold storage facilities
  • Smugglers' dreams evaporate
  • Searching for vessels via Ocean Finder
  • Synergy Group opens new office in Copenhagen
  • Leipzig forwarder buys thirteen new semitrailers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Messaggerie Libri extends contract with Ceva Logistics
  • New head for a new department
  • Greenyard expands fleet in Poland
  • Digital takeover for Green Steam
  • Groupe ADP wins consulting contracts in USA

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Shipping lines 'at mercy of forwarders' who won't commit, with blank sailings likely to continue
  • Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter
  • Clouds fog cannabis shipments, causing headache for carriers
  • Air cargo: don't rest on your laurels, other modes are targeting your business
  • IRU calls for increased focus on road transport as Amazon - and others - go green
  • FedEx CEO: Amazon among rivals "we wake up every day trying to think about"
  • CMA CGM says "no" to the Northern Sea Route
  • Market Insight: Ceva's moment of truth as 'CMA CGM risk' fears unsettle the marketplace

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • 3Maj to complete second Algoma Equinox class vessel
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has reached an agreement with Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj Brodogradiliste to acquire the second of two sister Equinox Class 650' self-unloading bulkers ordered before the shipyard got into financial
  • Why North Carolina added a pedestrian-only boat to its ferry mix
    This year's FERRIES 2019 conference is putting a major emphasis on operator experience. Among the strong panel of speakers is Jeb Dixon, Deputy Director of NCDOT's Ferry Division. He will share lessons
  • Ørsted to deploy giant 12 MW turbines on two U.S. offshore wind farms
    Ørsted has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two of its U.S. offshore wind farms - marking the world's first commercial deployment of GE's Haliade-X 12 MW offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI 2019
    The annual marine insurance bun-fight that is IUMI may not be everyone's idea of a party, but there was a...
  • Gulf countries step up security measures
    Kuwait raises security level at is ports as Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the Bahrain-based naval mission
  • The Interview: Gene Seroka
    This year has been a testing time for the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who came under...
  • Enforcement and training back under the spotlight as deadly liquefaction casualties continue
    The disappearance of the Indonesia-flagged Nur Allya bulk carrier last month with 25 seafarers on board was just the latest...
  • Rogue shippers: The bane of box shipping
    This year the spate of fires has seen no let-up, with blazes on board Hapag-Lloyd's Yantian Express, the APL Vancouver...
  • Aurelius partners Ardent management team in buyout of salvor
    Deal appears to signal a step back from salvage for co-founder Svitzer and Crowley
  • The Middle East bet that paid off
    There are 135 Singapore-owned OSVs in the Middle East Gulf, second only to the UAE in terms of the owned...
  • The known unknowns
    Instability is undesirable in container shipping, but there could be some silver linings amongst the clouds
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: DP World eyes further offshore expansion | Insurers raise box fires as shipping's hot topic | Reefer...
  • MSC poised to invest in flagship Liverpool2 terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's terminal division takes stake in Liverpool terminal
  • POSH-Ezion JV defaults on loan
    Despite being in a protracted offshore downturn, POSH is the better-performing half of the JV. However, it now warns of...
  • Glencore joins global agribusiness blockchain initiative
    The digital platform will be launched in the second half of next year
  • LNG Ltd and Delta Offshore agree deal for Vietnamese LNG-to-power project
    The integrated project, which includes the construction and operation of an LNG import terminal, 3,200-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and delivery...
  • Marefind offers new careers and jobs platform for shipping and yachting
    New tool for job-seekers and companies alike makes job-post and job-search easy
  • Richard Janssen takes over as salvors' leader
    Smit managing director succeeds Charo Coll as president of the International Salvage Union

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • CMA CGM drops US detention/demurrage fee after pushback
  • FMC extends comment period on detention/demurrage rule
  • LTL benefits from shifting US shipping patterns
  • Spot rate declines continue in eastbound Pacific
  • Shipping emissions data quality not an excuse for inaction
  • Government response to union pushback to shape future port automation

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Clarksons remains positive but cautious on shipping demand risks
    Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely. IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report. Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker
  • IMO 2020 fuel switch may accelerate on Saudi woes
    Financial incentives may be strong enough for shipowners to begin their switch soon due to high HSFO prices.
  • TradeWinds takes pause for scheduled maintenance
    Even news organisations need an occasional dry docking. Our staff will not be updating the TradeWinds web edition starting at 1600 London time on Friday, 20 September, during a project to improve its IT infrastructure. Our journalists will be back online bright and early on Monday, 23 September.
  • CSSC Shipping wins debut A grade from Fitch
    Hong Kong owning unit of giant Chinese shipbuilder seen as "strategically important."
  • Sergey Frank could take on new project after resignation
    Sovcomflot CEO made the choice to move upstairs at Russian shipowner, sources said.
  • Boxship line Eimskip may sell ferry unit
    Capital structure also being examined by Icelandic company's bosses.
  • 'Prolonged' OSV weakness led to POSH Terasea default
    Singapore's Ezion Holdings says tough markets are to blame for financial trouble at JV
  • Smit's Richard Janssen takes over at ISU
    Wreck removal expert says he wants to 'encourage high standards'.
  • Hill Dickinson shipping chief Clark switches to Ince
    Global maritime boss jumps ship after two years of building up law firm's global presence.
  • Cleaves: Frontline making all the right moves
    Analyst raises target price after Fredriksen company switches focus from suezmaxes to VLCCs.
  • NYK claims 'carbon-neutral' first for Japanese owners
    Car carrier completes voyage using offsetting of carbon dioxide.
  • Second auction looms for Brightoil VLCC as price disappoints
    Hong Kong court orders Brightoil Galaxy to be re-tendered after best offer was $61.5m.
  • Dire straits for shipping: The TW+ Quiz
    Test your knowledge of a turbulent three months for the industry
  • Incheon opts for cold-ironing to slash vessel emissions
    ABB to install technology at new ferry terminal and South Korea's largest cruise terminal
  • Borealis switches from seller to buyer with trio of boxship deals
    Three out and three in as Christoph Toepfer-led focuses on younger, larger containerships
  • Lauritzen Bulker captain fined for lying over cargo hold safety
    Seafarer passed out during discharge operations after master claimed gas-tests had been carried out

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • August employment level reaches new low at U.S. railroads
    As precision scheduled railroading takes hold, headcount levels drop to their lowest in years.
  • Diesel consumption dropped in California, but it's not what you think
    Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.
  • FreightWaves oil report: refining capacity is good for truckers, and it's rising
    Whether its a small renewable diesel plant or a big refinery expansion, growth is ongoing.
  • DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: injured truck driver wins US$1.15 million compensation
    Truck driver Terry Damon will receive a total of A$1.7 million (US$1.15 million) of compensation from his employer, a shipper and a consignee, after they...
  • Truck tolls, EV subsidies drive $60B climate package in Germany
    German officials have unveiled a $60 billion climate policy package, one of several government and private-sector emissions reductions schemes that have been introduced ahead of...
  • Kalitta may be forced to exit Schiphol airport
    U.S.-based freighter operator Kalitta Air may be forced to exit service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a key European hub for 15 years, over an ongoing...
  • Ocean shipping on Wall Street: the sound of silence
    Capital-market sentiment is so bad in New York that ship owners may end up raising more money in Oslo this year.
  • GM halts assembly operations at Canadian plant as strike fallout continues
    Automaker stops producing vehicles at Oshawa plant as temporary layoffs hit GM workers and suppliers including CEVA Logistics.
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda still affecting freight businesses in the Houston area
    The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston...
  • Proposal floated to allow USPS self-declaration of foreign postal shipments; keep US in UPU
    France, Germany float proposal that would increase USPS charges for handling foreign mail, keep US in UPU
  • Visibility entices, and frightens, the supply chain
    Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.
  • California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority
    California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and...
  • National freight volumes now positive for two straight months as 2018 comparisons ease
    Freight volumes and rejections continue their newfound winning ways
  • FMC extends comment period for container availability rule
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission set the new comment deadline for its notice of proposed interpretive rule to address demurrage and detention practices to Oct....
  • McLeod Software launches virtual AI Truck Racing League
    McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification.
  • Freight Futures for the win
    FreightWaves President George Abernathy makes hedging fun at CSCMP Edge 2019.
  • Postmates raises $225 million, nears initial public offering
    When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to...
  • Servicing trucks in the era of Truck-as-a-Service
    As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them.
  • Container shipping growing more slowly than in 2018
    BIMCO says there are "several indications" that goods are being shipped from the Far East to Europe and then transhipped to the U.S. East Coast...
  • Latest US sanctions take aim at Iran's banks
    The Treasury Department adds two banks to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List in response to Iran's alleged involvement in missile attacks against...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/20
    A rate correction in the East drives National freight futures lower on Thursday.
  • Record floods in Texas fading, but not gone (forecast video)
    Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.
  • RateLinx launches platform to help data drive strategy, not just efficiency
    By creating a one-stop shop, RateLinx hopes to offer shippers cost savings alongside data analysis.
  • Costs of California drayage expected to rise under AB5
    Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity.
  • Weighing trade imbalance
    Academics look at the trade imbalance between the United States and China and weigh in on possible fixes.
  • Temporary logistics workers will earn more this holiday season, finds Wonolo report
    Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Oil markets seen underestimating Middle East risk premium
  • FUTURES 4: Product crack spreads weaken as USGC refinery operations return
  • Bunkers supplier Monjasa awaits 0.5%S demand in Panama: Americas chief
  • Brazil's Petrobras to lower sulfur cap for bunkers to 0.5% from October

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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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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