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August 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 2.3pc to US$793/TEU, USWC tumble 6pc to $1,286/FEU
  • Trump hits back with higher tariffs on China
  • DP World's profits up 27pc in half year on revenue hike of 11pc
  • 2M alliance co-operation and higher freight rates help Zim post Q2 profit
  • APL boosts services on Asia-Oceania network
  • Hamburg Sud splits Australia - SE Asia 'AUSE' service into 2 strings
  • Russia's sea ports achieve 8.1 per cent YoY container traffic growth in July
  • Adani Group to buy 70pc stake in India's Krishnapatnam port for US$770m
  • Maersk enters Indian trucking market
  • Cathay and Air New Zealand continue cooperation until at least 2024
  • ACS arranges B747 to fly a military flight simulator from US-Japan
  • New Sydney airport seeks help from freight firms on new hub design

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 25, 2019
  • IMO 2020 sulphur reduction challenge in marine fuels
  • PCL/PACC & Kerry Indev Logistics skillfully handle record number of windmill blades through 4 vessels at V. O. Chidambaranar Port
  • PIL's fleet attains Environmental Ship Index certification
  • Wan Hai Lines accurately provides transportation services for all routes, schedules & navigation rights, & strictly refutes any and all malicious disseminating of false & inaccurate information/rumours of embargo sanctions
  • Exemplary performance in steel coils discharging at Deendayal Port
  • Marsden Point, New Zealand emerges as highest rated bulk terminal as per vetting scheme
  • CONCOR commences reefer container services at ICD PSWC Dhappar
  • Samir Shah emphasises on skill development at Colombo International Logistics Conference
  • Time Release Study aimed at measuring efficiency & effectiveness of India's international trade flows
  • Competition Commission of India introduces Green Channel clearance for mergers & acquisitions
  • Govt announces key steps to boost economy & stem slowdown
  • India's GDP seen growing at 6.2 pc in 2019
  • New Foreign Trade Policy soon
  • Exim Integrated Club, Pune supplies medicines & immediate essentials to flood-affected area

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pharmaceutical logistics trends
  • Malungsfors returns to business after more than 20 years
  • Canadian and US railroads join forces
  • Fiata strives for parley
  • From Perth to Halifax
  • LSCI confirms trend towards Asia
  • New Sydney airport attracts forwarders' interest
  • Swiss locomotives to be delivered to Polish carrier
  • Allbirds selects Geodis
  • Triumph International wins logistics prize
  • Samskip enhances services in the North and the Baltic
  • ANA Cargo launches direct B777F NRT-PVG service
  • Solid H1/2019 for Port of Vancouver
  • Better railway connection for Rijeka
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New board for active logistics
  • Real estate developments at Brussels airport
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics opens newest office in Mexico City

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • More peak season carrier gloom as container rates continue to fall
  • Diversity pays off for DP World as profits rise strongly in a weakened market
  • Heavyweights make a splash as M&A sweeps project cargo sector
  • Ports welcome steady performance, despite political uncertainty
  • Eddie Stobart chief quits as share trading is suspended
  • On the wires: IT star WiseTech adds $2bn of value (in a week) - uphill from here?
  • Supply chain radar: APMM hunts bolt-on deals, hopes to hedge new low-sulphur regulation risk

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • Norwegian Coast Guard vessel first Azipod equipped ship to reach North Pole
    The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel KV Svalbard recently became the first ever Azipod powered ship to reach the North Pole when on an international environmental research expedition in late August. In another
  • NASSCO awarded ESB contract worth potential $1.6 billion
    General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy worth up to $1.6 billion for the construction of the sixth and seventh

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • China escalates trade dispute with new tariffs on US goods
    Beijing's new tariffs on $75bn of goods imported from the US will increase tensions
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Iranian sanctions prove complicated for shipping...again
    Adhering to sanctions can be a straightforward task for the shipping industry. But as a latest story involving P&I clubs...
  • From the News Desk: Britain on alert as a WTO-terms Brexit looms
    This week: The United Kingdom government warns the shipping industry and those around it that they must be ready in...
  • CMA CGM makes green pledge over northern sea route
    Container giant will not follow in competitors' steps on environmental concerns
  • Keeping up with the neighbours as Singapore looks to IMO 2020
    Singapore's financial and support infrastructure for the bunkering industry is relatively more developed than its competitors' but subtle shifts in...
  • P&I clubs warned over vessels bypassing sanctions on Iran
    Shipping insurers put on alert after Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals suspicious patterns of behaviour by vessels in relation to...
  • The Interview: Rod Riseborough
    After 40 years in the container shipping industry, including top management roles with carriers and a data provider, the recently...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen charged in cartel probe in Australia
    Charges follow convictions of K Line and NYK for alleged cartel activity in Australia
  • Frontline to buy fleet of suezmax tankers in Trafigura deal
    Oslo-based oil tanker company Frontline will buy 10 suezmax oil tankers from commodities trader Trafigura in a cash and share...
  • New acquisitions, products and services help DP World to 22% first half profit rise
    DP World also said its recent acquisitions are performing in line with expectations, with Unifeeder continuing to benefit from structural...
  • Daily Briefing
    Stena Impero owner meets Iran to urge release of tanker | Exclusive interview with Rod Riseborough | Viewpoint: When we...
  • New bunker derivative touted to bolster IMO 2020 hedge
    Shipowners can start hedging their bunker bets against a new futures contract that will be priced against a weighted average...
  • StealthGas acquires two LPG ships
    The acquisition of the vessels, one a newbuilding and the other a 2007-built, 38,000 cu m fully refrigerated vessel, marks...
  • SITC raises first-half profits on higher volumes and rates
    SITC said it would focus exclusively on the intra-Asia market as it believes that this market will continue to experience...
  • Iran mulls release of Stena Bulk-owned tanker
    Stena Impero, owned by Swedish company Stena Bulk, was captured by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on July 19
  • VLGC market has adapted to the Sino-US trade spat, says Avance Gas
    Middle East LPG exports in the second quarter came up to 8m tonnes, up by 200,000 tonnes compared to the...
  • Cameron LNG begins commercial operation from Train 1 in Louisiana
    Cameron LNG is the second LNG plant operating in Cameron Parish after Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG, which inaugurated its...
  • Canada's west coast container ports see imports up, exports down
    At Prince Rupert, the port's July 2019 containerised imports hit 66,277 teu, a whopping increase of 29.72% over the 51,091...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • Trump hikes tariffs on Chinese imports in retaliatory strike
  • CMA rejects Arctic shipping route
  • Port of Virginia service shuffle promises faster rail flow
  • Mexico's plan to limit double-truck weight raises capacity concerns
  • WWO latest charged in Australian ro-ro probe
  • Shen charts course for Transfix growth

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • Shipping stocks fall amid latest US-China tariff jabs
    Shipping equities took a tumble today amid latest blows between US and China in an escalating trade war that has gone on since early 2018. Beijing announced 5% and 10% tariffs on $75bn in US imports on 1 September and 15 December, reacting to US' plan for a 25% tax on $300bn in Chinese goods on those dates. President Donald Trump responded to China's latest jab by demanding US companies stop tra
  • ReCAAP warns about scrap metal theft in Singapore Strait
    Theft of scrap metal from barges in the Singapore Strait is raising concerns with Asian anti-piracy outfit ReCAAP. The group said in a report Thursday that the number of incidents involving tugs and barges is on the rise, hitting 14 this year. ReCAAP in the dark over China's Malacca Strait warning "Although all the 14 incidents were [petty theft] in nature as the perpetrators were not armed and
  • StealthGas doesn't see trade war easing in third quarter
    The gas carrier owner's second quarter earnings and share price have been hit by the US-China trade war
  • NYK selling bonds worth $254m
    Japanese owner looking to place two tranches over five and 10 years.
  • Idan Ofer lets it all hang out at €5m Mykonos anniversary party
    Israeli shipowner Idan Ofer hosted an extravagant party on the Greek island of Mykonos earlier this month to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary to his fourth wife Batia, according to local media carrying footage of the event. The €5m ($5.5m) production was reportedly inspired by the Burning Man Festival, an annual experimental community art event in the United States. Dozens of guests in in
  • Koch Industries tycoon David Koch dies aged 79
    US company owned with brother Charles is major charterer of bulkers and tankers.
  • CMA CGM rejects use of Northern Sea Route in green pledge
    Rodolphe Saade says choice will help "leave our children a cleaner planet."
  • Frontline 'open for business' after $675m Trafigura suezmax swoop
    CEO Robert Hvide Macleod says owner will strike again if the deal is right.
  • Klaveness ship completes first switch from wet to dry
    Groundbreaking change from tanker to bulker mode cuts emissions and ballast time.
  • Middle East war risks losses exceed $100m
    DNK expects tally to increase as attacks on tankers are likely to continue
  • Sale boosts GC Rieber as fleet use hits 100%
    Offshore vessel owner banked $11m gain from selling research ship Ernest Shackleton.
  • West African crude key to LSFO supply
    Chad and Cameroon could be big winners from IMO 2020 rules
  • Novoship goes to court in sex tape row
    Sovcomflot-owned company suing Burford Capital exec in case involving alleged footage of oil tycoon Harry Sargeant III
  • Frontline to buy up to 14 suezmaxes from Trafigura in $675m-plus deal
    Frontline seals it biggest deal since 2012 bailout as it moves to refresh and expand its ageing crude tanker fleet
  • Expanded fleet helps lift Courage out of the red
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner has also chartered-in a panamax to boost tonnage
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean faces cartel charge in Australia
    Probe relates to alleged criminal conduct between 2009 and 2012.
  • DP World sees profit jump despite geopolitical upheavals
    Results at Dubai-based port operator helped by acquisitions and growth in non-containerized revenue
  • Hafnia's Vista Shipping secures $111m loan for GSI LR1s
    KfW IPEX-Bank, Societe Generale and Singapore's OCBC agreed newbuilding finance deal
  • Troim steps down as Borr Drilling chairman
    Former Schlumberger chairman and chief executive set to take over the post pending AGM

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • Northstar Midstream expanding into LNG bunkering
    Polaris New Energy is building a bunker barge to bring LNG to the growing number of cruise and cargo being powered with natural gas.
  • FreightWaves oil report: bankruptcies in the oil patch are piling up
    But good news for the trucking sector: the assets stick around and activity continues
  • Down Under Trucking: Vast majority of Aussie truck drivers are either fat or obese
    The vast majority of Aussie truck drivers are either fat or obese and they have a terrible diets, new research has found. Meanwhile, New Zealanders...
  • Transports sag on trade banter, increased tariffs will not help
    Fed policy talk and China's retaliatory tariffs couldn't spook the markets. It was the President's tweets that sent the markets into a tailspin. With tariff...
  • South Texas powers another week of rising truckload volumes
    Truckload volumes are now up 4.99 percent year-over-year.
  • Hino delivers milestone model to Penske Truck Leasing
    Hino Trucks is already increasing its investment in a new plant in West Virginia, where it will build Class 7 and 8 trucks in addition...
  • Lime scoots into Texas - new operations center in San Antonio
    Lime moves ahead with the backing of venture capital and hopes that car-reliant metropolitan areas like San Antonio will embrace a cleaner, more communal way...
  • Nebraska high court decision win for Keystone pipeline
    Trucking stands to gain, rail to lose if project moves forward.
  • Severe storm threat keeps trucking across several regions (forecast video)
    Target areas for Friday severe storms include Great Plains, Mid-Atlantic.
  • Amazon agrees to take equity stake in Canadian airline Cargojet
    Amazon, following a model in the U.S., will take an equity stake in Canadian cargo airlines Cargojet.
  • Industry players raise concerns about driver coercion during HOS listening session
    Multiple commenters expressed concern about carriers, shippers or brokers coercing drivers to operate in unsafe conditions under the proposed rules.
  • European carrier suddenly shut down by parent company
    Transfreight Automotive Logisitcs Europe, a fleet with over 90 vehicles, has shut down.
  • Flexport: Rapid growth flies into international trade turbulence
    How Flexport is managing the challenges of todays air cargo environment
  • The well-oiled German economy has hit a brick wall
    The German economy shrunk by 0.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019, sparking fears of a recession.
  • Shipping magnate goes 'all in' with IMO 2020 wager
    John Fredriksen's shipping companies are increasing their exposure to IMO 2020 market effects.
  • Ethiopian Cargo adds weekly flights to Thailand, Vietnam
    Ethiopian Cargo has added weekly service to Bangkok and Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • CMA CGM will not ship via Arctic waters as part of green pledge
    Container ship firm plans pledge to coincide with upcoming G7 summit in France.
  • China to impose $75 billion in retaliatory tariffs
    China will impose additional tariffs on U.S. imports worth about $75 billion in response to a forthcoming fourth tranche of U.S. tariffs across about $262...
  • Management shake-up at AirBridgeCargo following first half volume drop
    Citing declining volumes and hinting at a loss of customer support, Volga-Dnepr Group has replaced the general director of its AirBridgeCargo airline.
  • Today's Pickup: Highway conditions deteriorate, congestion holding steady, study says
    Plus: Waymo releases data; Softbank opens up IPOs; Nevada truckers to retake driving tests.
  • CBP seizes illicit shipment of Chinese firearm parts
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaport complex halted the illegal import of Chinese-made firearm parts valued at...
  • Trucking Freight Futures Market Activity 8-19-2019

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 23, 2019
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 10% on week amid uneconomic arbitrage east
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub were up 10% to 1.159 million mt.
  • NWE fuel oil hi-lo touches fresh record highs as IMO 2020 looms
    The spread between FOB Northwest European 1% fuel oil cargoes and 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges, dubbed the hi-lo, climbed to all-time highs.
  • Indonesia's Duri crude gets a boost from IMO 2020 demand for LSFO
    Indonesia's Duri crude oil this month traded at strong premiums for August and September loading.
  • RUSSIA DATA: July fuel oil exports down 11.6% on year to 2.532 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in July fell 11.6% year on year to 2.532 million.
  • Oil declines as China plans tariffs on imported US crude, escalating trade war
    Oil settled lower Friday amid renewed concerns that spiraling US-China trade tensions could blunt global energy demand growth.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable to higher ahead of US Fed speech
    Focus Friday afternoon was turning to Powell's speech for cues on further rate cuts, as a weaker US currency tends to support global oil prices.
  • Trafigura sells 10 Suezmaxes to Frontline; picks 8.48% stake
    Five of the Suezmaxes will be chartered back to Trafigura for a three-year period at $28,400/day, with a 50% profit sharing above the base rate.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore heavy distillate stocks increase 3% on week as imports recover
    Traders said more low sulfur fuel oil cargoes are coming into Singapore, contributing to the total residue stocks.
  • Petrobras to test marine fuel at Duque de Caxias refinery ahead of IMO 2020
    "During the period of tests, the marine fuels to be offered in the port of Rio de Janeiro most likely will contain a lower viscosity," Petrobras said.

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Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
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