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June 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate off 3.9pc to US$716/TEU, USWC off 2.4pc to $1,382/FEU
  • Shippers unwise to demand abolition of shipping alliances: Jensen
  • Ukraine's Chernomorsk dredging done by Chinese in less than 11 months
  • Port of Busan signs warehousing deal for multi-user Maasvlakte facility
  • 3D printing could have negative impact trade: Fitch Ratings
  • 'Deep water Quebec to eclipse shallow Montreal as Canada gateway'
  • Dimerco helps unnamed company to set up operations in Malaysia
  • Gallega opens new 325,000 square metre facility in Abu Dhabi
  • Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.1pc in May as economy shows mixed signals
  • American Airlines pilots appeal to Boeing for 737 Max simulator time
  • Most Asian carriers report cargo traffic declines for May
  • Amazon leases 15 planes to achieve a 70-aircraft fleet by 2021

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 23, 2019
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs to 1,239 points
  • High-level piracy meeting calls for urgent action to ensure seafarers' safety in Gulf of Guinea
  • Low demand growth expectations seen for container shipping in 2019
  • MSC bestowed with key global awards
  • MSC reaffirms commitment to secure vessels, safe & reliable delivery of customers' cargo
  • Tankers face much higher war risk insurance premia in Persian Gulf
  • Mumbai Port Trust celebrates International Yoga Day
  • Port of Antwerp focusing on augmenting capacity
  • Shipping Secretary expresses satisfaction on progress of projects at Paradip Port
  • E-commerce seen having significant impact on how companies will shape their transport strategies in future
  • Green Express Highways with logistics & industrial parks around them on the anvil
  • SEZ Board of Approval holds important stakeholders' consultation in Gandhidham
  • Warehouse space leasing grows by 77 pc year-on-year in 2018: Knight Frank Report
  • Exports growing despite challenges
  • US pips China to become India's largest trade partner, says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New engine-6-vehicle for operation across UK
  • Freight taking off in Madrid
  • Semitrailer for groupage traffic in Switzerland
  • Harder logistics invests in scanning technology
  • BVL elects five new board members
  • Matson builds its largest con-ro ship to date
  • B737-800BCF flying high over Paris and Europe
  • TIR corridor between Iran and Azerbaijan launched
  • Monica Normark to head biorefinery technology at Sekab
  • Bolloré Logistics finds a partner in Boustead Projects
  • First US carrier to use Skycell containers
  • Guyana: a new hot spot for business
  • More rail transports for building and recycling industries
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • US haulier deploys Globe Tracker's IoT devices
  • International Maritime Rescue Federation renews board
  • Linking Casablanca and Istanbul

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Asia-North Europe carriers announce rate hikes ahead of peak season
  • More inland terminals join Dutch NWCC cargo co-operation initiative to beat delays
  • JF Hillebrand boosts drinks transport network with acquisition of 3W Logistik
  • Digitisation and a shift in buying power is putting pressure on shipping rates
  • Aviation must make more effort to go greener - or like shipping, it will be made to
  • Please help The Loadstar team climb 24 peaks - it's in a good cause
  • Nike trainers wash up on beaches after containers go overboard in storm
  • Against the odds: Missing the point on drones
  • Analysis: the tempting of Taiwan - what to do with Wan Hai?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Desgagnés christens dual-fuel tanker duo
    Canada's Groupe Desgagnés yesterday held a double christening for two polar class dual fuel/LNG petroleum/chemical tankers, M/T Paul A. Desgagnés and M/T Rossi A. Desgagnés. The ceremony was held in front of
  • Oceanwide back at Brodosplit for second Polar 6 expedition ship
    Vlissingen, Netherlands, based Oceanwide Expeditions has placed an order with Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard for a sister to its Polar Class 6 expedition cruise ship Hondius, delivered earlier this year. To be named
  • Bulker operator cops plea in "magic pipe" case
    Lisbon, Portugal, based Portline Bulk International S.A .yesterday pleaded guilty in federal court in Charleston, South Carolina, to one count of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and one count
  • Cimco at work on 300 hp OXE Diesel outboard
    Ängelholm, Sweden, headquartered Cimco Marine AB is developing a 300 hp version of its OXE Diesel outboard,. The world's first diesel outboard to target the high power segment, the OXE Diesel has
  • Metal Shark gets $12.8 million mod to patrol boat contract
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark Boats, has been awarded a $12,818,790 contract modification to exercise options for the construction of Near Coastal Patrol Vessels in support of U.S. Southern Command partner

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Taking the next steps in digitalisation
    Why haven't smaller shipping companies enthusiastically embraced digitalisation? What should be done early to prepare for the digital transformation? A...
  • Iran downing US drone heightens tension in Gulf
    Tehran says the action sends a 'clear message' , adding the country does not want war but is 'ready for...
  • Carriers head to yards for ULC orders
    Mid-range carriers look to upsize their fleets to stay competitive
  • Weakness in soyabean trade returns
    The weakness in demand has led to softer panamax rates, according to analysts
  • Grieg Star shuffles senior managers
    Matt Duke takes over from current chief executive Camilla Grieg who leaves her post after 20 years
  • American Club clocks up $46m loss as combined ratio hits 116%
    'The market may be experiencing a transitional phase where club capabilities will become ever more important to members in the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LNG burning too bright?
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Middle East crude shipping costs surge on higher freight rates and insurance premiums | MSC loses 'low-risk' carrier status after...
  • The Interview: Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello
    Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello has been working in container shipping for more than 45 years. But while she may be thinking of...
  • CMHI Jiangsu slated to deliver first newbuild LNG vessel in July
    The tanker recently underwent three weeks of gas trials after receiving its first loading of LNG at Shanghai LNG's Wuhaogou...
  • Gail charters MOL carrier for US imports of LNG
    A MOL spokesperson says the vessel will be used to haul cargo from the Dominion Energy's Cove Point plant and...
  • LA may overturn port commissioners' vote automation permit
    The commissioner's vote came after several months' delay as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union sought to halt the implementation...
  • Kirby sues K Line following Houston ship channel crash
    Kirby's seeks to recover damages and cap future liabilities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Spot rates,volume declines leave trans-Pac carriers one option
  • Ex-WWL executive tapped as next AAPA chief
  • US truckload carriers see market shift, higher rates ahead
  • Supply chain software aimed at cutting retail waste
  • Montreal awaits operator input on new terminal

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Frustration and fallen comrades in New York
    The culling of US equity analysts may not be over as banks come to terms with years of losses and poor deal flow.
  • Middle East VLCC rates hike further with 18 reported fixtures
    VLCC owners manage to pass on higher insurance premiums to charterers as market activity resumes in full gear, but other sectors do not fare as well
  • Advantage Tankers' New York claim denied
    The judge rules Advantage's claims were not maritime claims and dismissed them
  • Turkish drillship's Cypriot mission angers EU
    Vessel launch stirs controversy in eastern Mediterranean.
  • Mjelde takes over from Pedersen as KG Jebsen CEO
    Geir Bruvik Mjelde has been appointed CEO of Norway's Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skisrederi (KG Jebsen). Mjelde is replacing Jan Pedersen, 67, who has been CEO of the family-owned company for almost 40 years. Mjelde, 51, was previously employed by Odfjell Tankers and Tailwind (Europe), and he was CEO of Utkilen - all Norwegian companies. For the last nine years, he has been with KG Jebsen as head o
  • Seastar confirms bulker sale but at higher price
    Greek shipowner Seastar has confirmed that it has sold a supramax bulker but at a higher price than market reports. Company director Lila Demenega of Seastar said the 52,000-dwt bulker Hector (built 2002). achieved a price of $6.65m. TradeWinds reported yesterday that the company had sold the Kanashashi-built ship, but brokers had said the vessel went for $6m. The company has confirmed it was a
  • AqualisBraemar born as Kidwell becomes director
    UK shipbroker completes sale of three technical businesses to consultancy.
  • Seabury Maritime promotes duo and hires two more
    US investment bank beefs up shipping offering
  • Sverre Farstad back with new OSV venture
    Farstad family brings together former executives to take over Ulstein PSV and put the "bad years" behind it
  • Four more crew charged in MSC Gayane drugs bust
    Four more seafarers have been charged following the seizure of cocaine worth more than $1bn on an MSC boxship in Philadelphia. Crewmen Ivan Durasevic and Fonofaavae Tiasaga were charged with smuggling by US authorities earlier in the week. The Philadelphia Inquirer cited sources as saying the latest quartet to be charged are Bosco Markovic, 37; Alekandar Kavaja, 25; Nenad Ilic, 39; and
  • Hurtigruten posts sharp jump in profits
    Hurtigruten has reported one of its best annual results, logging a pre-tax profit of NOK 54m ($6.3m) in 2018 against a NOK 507m loss a year earlier. The company, which delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2015, reported revenue of NOK 5.4bn last year, up from NOK 4.9bn in 2017. The privately owned Norwegian cruise and ferry company earns money both on subsidised coastal operations, carrying
  • Camilla Grieg stepping down at Grieg Star after 20 years
    Former Odfjell IT man Matt Duke taking over as co-owning Grieg sisters look to the future.
  • Abandoned K Line car carrier under tow
    A car carrier abandoned by crew off the Philippines following a fire is now under tow. The 6,400-ceu Diamond Highway (built 2004) was off Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea at the time of the blaze, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday. Charterer K Line of Japan confirmed all crew members disembarked the vessel and were unharmed. "According to the shipowner, the vessel is currently unde
  • Hermitage tipped for profit jump as it raises $5m
    US OSV player Hermitage Offshore Services has added another $5m in funds as its profit was tipped to jump. The former Nordic American Offshore, which was taken over by the Scorpio group, sold an additional 1.42m common shares under its previously announced equity line for $3.5 each, it said. Newly-named Hermitage Offshore starts in the red Nordic American Offshore asks for new name A total of
  • Braemar's James Gundy gets stock worth $0.46m
    Braemar ACM chief executive James Gundy has been awarded stock worth £363,000 ($460,000) as an annual bonus. Braemar Shipping Services shares jump following strong shipbroking performance Braemar Shipping Services said he will receive 194,000 ordinary shares under its deferred bonus plan for the 2018/19 financial year. The stock is part of his bonus and vests after three years. Braemar's share
  • Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks
    Restructuring OSV giant Solstad Offshore has gained more time to seal a refinancing deal with creditors. The company, backed by John Fredriksen and Kjell Inge Rokke, has extended a debt payment suspension and deferral agreement to 31 October, from 20 June previously. Solstad still eyeing financial restructuring amid balance sheet pressure Solstad Offshore offloads elderly supply ship The compa
  • Klaveness happy to wait as it tweaks Cleanbu deliveries and specs
    Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has postponed delivery of its second and third Cleanbu ships to allow for efficiency modifications. The company had also put back the handover of the first, the 82,000-dwt Baru (built 2019), as it sought to optimise deployment. Klaveness Combination Carriers ship attracts 200% rate premium Klaveness adds four more options to Cleanbu series CEO Enge
  • Container shipping shifts from M&A to vertical integration
    Rating agency Fitch says consolidation wave in container shipping is "approaching its end".
  • Iran shoots down US drone over Strait of Hormuz
    Incident took place close to where Front Altair and Kokuka Courageous were targeted.
  • Winson sells aframax for $1.6m profit after less than 18 months
    Hong Kong's Winson Group is pocketing a gain on the sale of an aframax tanker that it bought less than 18 months ago. US and European brokers said the 105,500-dwt Ever Rich No 18 (built 2003) has been sold to an undisclosed buyer for $14.3m. Winson Oil tied to purchase of VLCC Winson paid only $12.7m for the ship in February 2018, buying it as Maersk Privilege from Maersk Tankers. The Sumit
  • Shanghai Gentco Logistics hires key executive from rival
    Former Sinochem International Logistics hires back general manager of a competitor that lured her away nine years ago

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Port of LA commission upholds APM Terminal permit
    The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400.
  • MSC Gayane cocaine seizure largest in CBP history
    Six crew members have been arrested on federal charges and face possible life sentences after about 17.5 tons of cocaine were found on the ship in Philadelphia.
  • US work on USMCA encourages Mexican ambassador
    State-to-state dispute settlement issue potentially could be solved through an exchange of letters, says executive of Mexican business association.
  • Former WWL CEO picked to lead AAPA
    Chris Connor will succeed Kurt Nagle, the American Association of Port Authorities' president and CEO since 1995.
  • Hiring of CBP officers significantly increases
    Hiring bonuses help attract officers in hard-to-fill locations, senior official says.
  • Witnesses: 'Double tax' hurts US short sea shipping
    The Harbor Maintenance Tax is a disincentive for short sea shipping because it is imposed at both the port of entry and secondary port, a House subcommittee was told.
  • Bill heightens US export controls for Hong Kong
    Responding to Hong Kong's proposed extradition legislation, Congress aims to shut down the territory's transshipment channels to China and other sanctioned countries.
  • DFDS, Volvo collaborate on autonomous container truck
  • Manufacturer optimism dips in Q2
  • United first US carrier to lease SkyCell containers
  • USTR to open e-portal for China List 3 exclusion requests
  • DSV executives replacing Panalpina board
  • WISTA Norway presents Hammer with LeaderShip Award
  • Portuguese bulk carrier guilty of oil dumping

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Trump calls US drone attack a mistake by Iran, oil prices rise
    "This is a new wrinkle, a new fly in the ointment what happened, shooting down a drone," Trump said.
  • Cruise ship operator Carnival sees LNG as today's best low-CO2 marine fuel option
    "We invested in LNG because frankly it's the best, most widely available fuel today, which addresses all of the current regulations," Strang 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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