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December 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West Africa rates US$500/TEU January 1
  • Today most US Christmas lights come from Cambodia - not China
  • Shippers are bewildered by inconsistency of IMO 2020 surcharges
  • Modern Terminals donates crane to Hong Kong Museum of History
  • China trade deal to 'nearly double' US exports: US trade rep Lighthizer
  • Trump to ease restrictions on Canadian prescription drug imports
  • Jamaica now offers two new services via Panama to Med/Caribbean
  • China pins hopes on Europe trade, declares Foreign Minister Wang
  • New Normal: Looking at growth of China-EU rail freight links today
  • FAA hits Boeing CEO for thinking 737 Max will soon return to service
  • Amazon becomes its own biggest deliverer, shipping 3.5 billion parcels
  • Airlines queue up to buy Made-in-USA Airbus jets to avoid US tariffs
  • Alaska Airlines resumes flights after Israel cites 737 bulkhead issues
  • Russia's Aeroflot again named most punctual among leading airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • 'The basic requirement in the upcoming year is to reduce the cost of logistics'
  • 2019 seen ending on positive note for container shipping
  • All class dangerous goods prohibitedfor operations at Port Maoming
  • Coa elects Chairman & Vice-Chairman
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Lianyungang New OrientalInternational Terminals goes live on N4
  • MOL signs first green loan; to partially finance construction of world's largest LNG bunkering vessel
  • ONE's new Korea Haiphong Express service
  • Swire Shipping extends South Pacific network
  • Restriction on import of pulses
  • Chabahar port project to be accelerated: S. Jaishankar
  • DMICDC Logistics Data Services extends services to Kamarajar Port
  • PSA India donates INR 14 lakh for mid-day meal scheme as part of CSR
  • Govt to finalise e-commerce policy after passage of Data Bill in Parliament
  • ONE India supports social empowerment with Rugby India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pushing e-commerce in Jeddah

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz 2019: Part 1
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz: Part II
  • IMO 2020: the curved ball that acted as a counterweight for box shipping
  • Air cargo 2020: a combination of luck and strategy to sort the best from the rest
  • CMA CGM finalises terms of sale of 10 terminals to Terminal Link JV
  • 'Think carefully' Felixstowe dockworkers warned, as strike looms
  • Premium - keeping you up to date over the holiday

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Responders remove rudder and propeller from Golden Ray
    The Unified Command (USCG, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Gallagher Marine Systems) working to remove the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Georgia, successfully completed the removal of the
  • VIDEO: Stena Estrid arrives in Holyhead
    Stena Estrid, the first of a new generation of Stena Lina E-flexer RoPax vessels has arrived in Holyhead, Wales, following its delivery voyage from the China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding Weihai Shipyard in
  • Congress members object to CBP Jones Act move
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is going ahead with changes in its interpretations of the Jones Act that it first proposed October 23. causing considerable concern in some areas of the
  • Banks take control of Bourbon assets
    The assets of French offshore services giant Bourbon, which filed for court protection in back in July disclosing liabilities of over $1 billion, have been sold to a group of leading banks.
  • Arnout Damen takes CEO role at Damen Shipyards Group
    Arnout Damen, oldest son of Damen Shipyards Group Chairman Kommer Damen, will become CEO of the shipbuilding group on January 1, 2020. At the same time, the group will switch to a

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Ship scrapping plunges to 11-year low
    The prices being offered to shipowners for scrap has been consistently low throughout 2019. This has coincided with the build-up...
  • LR chief backs moves to shipping's green transition
    In an interview with Lloyd's List, Lloyd's Register chief executive Alastair Marsh has shared his vision about shipping's decarbonisation path and...
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in Clarksons
    US-based investment firm Invesco has acquired a 5% stake in shipping broker Clarksons. Could this be a sign that investor...
  • Greece seeking up to six LNG bunkering vessels
    Athens government puts out tender for shipyards to take on two firm orders and two more pairs of two options
  • Shell LNG carriers to retrofit hull air lubrication technology
    The shipping unit of the oil and gas giant has signed a deal with a company that specialises in air...
  • International Group freezes pool pricing
    Development comes as welcome news for owners facing high single-digit percentage increases for P&I and hull cover
  • Thai utility to cancel long-term LNG imports from Malaysia
    Petronas won a long-term supply contract that was tendered out earlier this year. This deal is now expected to be...
  • Global trade outlook: The macro view
    The macro trends driving our data forecast point to geo-political and environmental challenges in the short term, but more energy...
  • The Finance Outlook
    While ship finance has fallen out of favour among many traditional lenders, the pain is not equally spread and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping heads hesitantly into a year of uncertainty | IMO chief pledges to reverse casualty reporting deficit...
  • Piracy alert in Singapore Strait after spate of attacks
    The latest piracy attacks bring the total number of such incidents in the Singapore Strait to 29 this year
  • Lucio Tan-led group plans Philippines FSRU-based LNG import project
    The project would also include putting up power plants with a combined capacity of about 1,000MW
  • Navios tanker crew freed off Nigeria
    The crew is undergoing medical tests and debriefing, following which they will return to their families
  • Ørsted to sell LNG business to Glencore at a loss
    Glencore will take over Ørsted's right to regasification capacity at Rotterdam and the latter's five LNG purchase agreements
  • As Maersk maps out a clear strategy, MSC's future is less clear
    The recent departure of Maersk's chief operating officer to Mediterranean Shipping Co could mark the start of a radical shake-up...
  • Ren Yuanlin returns to Yangzijiang's helm
    Yangzijiang chairman has been freed. He has been assisting the authorities in relation to a months-long government investigation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Charleston awarded final portion of federal dredging funds
  • India shrugs off carrier pain points in surcharge regulatory reform
  • US Ex-Im Bank reauthorized for seven years
  • ARO 2020: 3PLs searching for new ways to be indispensable
  • ELDs improve HOS compliance; safety impact less clear
  • ARO 2020: Trucking industry seeks clarity on driver classification issues
  • ARO 2020: Shippers search for balance amid political, economic volatility
  • ARO 2020: Bottlenecks within ports hold back digitization
  • What shipping knows - and doesn't - as IMO 2020 nears

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Hornbeck to appeal New York Stock Exchange delisting
    Company's shares have fallen 37% since Friday's trading suspension
  • Top Ships takes out $60m loan for two MR newbuildings
    New York-listed tanker owner strikes deal to back purchase of nwebuildings from Evangelos Pistiolis
  • Eimskip sells 24-year old containership veterans
    Deal takes tally to five ships sold by Icelandic carrier in as many weeks
  • Ten shipping deals that made headlines in 2019
    A massive LNG carrier newbuilding programme, a changing of the guard in German ship finance, the dash or LNG fuel and Trafigura's fleet-for-shares plays were among the key shipping transactions in 2019.
  • CMA CGM forges $968m deal to sell raft of terminals
    Transaction will reduce French liner operator's debt load
  • Lloyd's Register issues alert over Singapore low sulphur fuels
    Testing company says some bunkers may have excessive sediment
  • French bank consortium takes over Bourbon assets
    OSV giant to be restructured by a joint venture of France's biggest lenders
  • Motia closes deal for $144m debt restructuring
    Deal marks end of 18-month saga amid talk of a comeback by the Zacchello family
  • Idemitsu and Showa Shell formally merge tanker fleets
    Japanese oil companies involved in first tanker merger of the new decade
  • Dr Peters fleet wind-down continues with new sale to NGM Energy
    Panamax crude tanker is the fifth oil carrier changing hands between the two companies since late 2018
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in shipbroker Clarksons
    US investment firm takes a stake in broker as it eyes UK stocks
  • Fund manager DeA Capital snaps up tankers from Italian market
    A new shipping vehicle established with ex-Fratelli d'Amico executives already has four tankers to its name
  • MOL taps green finance for LNGBV newbuilding
    BNP Paribas and CEMIX provide Japanese owner with its first-ever green loan
  • Velos Tankers linked to second S&P deal with MOL
    Purchase of LR1 tanker would bring Paschalis Diamantides venture's total spending bill to about $75m
  • The most shocking shipping moments of 2019
    This year has had its fair share of moments in which we asked ourselves: "What the Fredriksen is going on?" Here, TradeWinds runs down some of the most surprising stories we've published in 2019 (in no particular order).
  • Dramatic rescue as storm pounds Nuova Naviservice ship onto Sardinia coast
    Italian Coast Guard rescues all crew from grounded Nuova Naviservice general cargoship
  • Gangs of knife-wielding pirates attack several ships in Singapore Strait
    Thieves attack three bulkers and two tankers in robbery spree

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Tanker owner, operator and chief engineer guilty in pollution case
    The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.
  • Logistics firm bypasses big China airports with Hanoi-bound trucks
    Austrian freight forwarder cargo-partner says Hanoi Airport is a truck alternative from South China even though the region has massive air cargo capacity.
  • FAA likely to certify Pemco's 737-700 conversion program soon
    Pemco wants to convert newer aircraft.
  • S.H.E. TRUCKING empowers females of freight
    Online community provides opportunities for women seeking success in trucking.
  • Simple ways to protect your company from cyberattacks
    It doesn't take much to compromise your business. It's as easy as opening an email.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/23
    A mostly higher trading session on Friday caps off a strong week for Trucking Freight Futures.
  • Today's pickup: Car hauling's challenging times; Amazon's foray into freestanding logistics
    Car-haulers face challenging times. Kalanick sells out-literally. Will Amazon's free standing logistics model spring forth?
  • Tactile Mobility partners with HERE Technologies to expand tactile data's commercial reach
    Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE...
  • White Christmas ahead for parts of western US (with forecast video)
    A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.
  • China marks Jan. 1 with tariff reduction on 850 products
    The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.
  • Rivian closes $1.3B funding round
    An early Christmas gift for the electric truck maker marks the company's fourth investment announcement this year.
  • Malware hits Truckstop.com sites, services shut days before Christmas (with video)
    One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.
  • Boeing ousts CEO Muilenburg as 737 MAX crisis worsens
    Boeing is in crisis management mode over the 737 MAX grounding and it cost CEO Dennis Muilenburg his job on Monday.
  • Ten things to know before investing in a TMS
    Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose...
  • Spanish shipbuilder Navantia digitalizes supply chain with SAP Ariba
    The digitalization of Navantia's purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.
  • Experts predict more short line railroad mergers and acquisitions
    Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel price hits record high at Hong Kong
    Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel at Hong Kong soared to new high of $650/mt Friday at Asia close, on tight cargo supply and robust demand for IMO-compliant fuels, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential rises to 7-week high on limited suppliers
    Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential rose to a seven-week high of $11.19/mt Friday as limited sellers could supply the grade, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Rotterdam VLSFO bunkers hit 3-month high as 2020 looms
    Very low sulfur fuel oil at Rotterdam, the Netherlands, reached its highest point in over three months Friday, as demand for the new marine fuel took up most of bunker demand at the port with the new IMO 2020 sulfur cap imminent.
  • Istanbul marine operations interrupted by bad weather
    Rough weather is disrupting bunkering and shipping operations at Istanbul, Turkey, sources said Monday.
  • Fujairah low sulfur bunker price hits new record high as IMO 2020 looms
    The price of low sulfur bunker fuel at the Middle Eastern bunkering hub of Fujairah has soared to a brand new high, as demand for IMO-compliant fuel rose significantly in December, with less than a few weeks to go before the new sulfur limit mandate begins in January 2020.
  • FUTURES 4: Oil pulls back on weak US sales figures, OPEC+ uncertainty
    Oil moved lower in Monday morning US trading following weaker-than-expected US economic data and indications that the OPEC+ group may ease production cuts in March.

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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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