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BRIEFS
May 27, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 2.8pc to US$743/TEU - USWC off at $1,294/FEU
  • OOCL cancels four sailings on PNW1 due to low demand
  • China won't insist US fix 'wrong practices' before resuming trade talks
  • Crew taken off listing 4,400-TEU MSC Matilde at Liverpool dock
  • New 'K' Line CEO cuts executive pay 10pc to spur drive to profitability
  • Transpacific carriers start blanking sailings with tariff-hit US imports
  • HMM's 9-year-old 5,086-TEU Aeneas to be scrapped in Bangladesh
  • Jotun comes up with new predictable, long-term antifouling protection
  • Russia to be major poultry exporter to China as swine flu ravishes pig stock
  • Britannia becomes first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
  • Rotterdam and Guangzhou sign agreement for port-to-port data exchange
  • Ballast water treatment conference to be helion Houston June 26-27
  • Atran collaborates with Cainiao to link Hangzhou and Riga
  • Japan Customs plugs into CHAMP platform to handle complete ACI data
  • Kansas City International April cargo up 8.8pc to18.2 million pounds

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 26, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk reports solid uplift in earnings & strong cash flow in Q1
  • BDI up
  • Q&As for scrubber-fitted ships published
  • Risk classification of Persian Gulf region increased
  • Antwerp breakbulk community develops new app for more efficient supply chain
  • Sohar Port & Freezone launches online route planner
  • Vinita Venkatesh receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI
  • CBDT issues draft notification for amendment to Form No. 10B of Income-Tax Rules, 1962
  • Commerce Ministry mulling export incentives to reduce trade deficit with China
  • Exporters looking forward to PM for reforms, stability & stronger economic growth, says FIEO President
  • India's thermal coal output to grow by 4.3 pc over 2019-28, says research
  • Recommendations to the new govt to improve the resilience of the economy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • At the heart of conflict
  • UK: 100 t "lady" safely lifted
  • Siemens receives order from Deutsche Post
  • Orbcomm selects VP transportation sales Europe
  • Mexicans anticipate flight tracking regulation
  • Testing an all-electric 18 t truck in Stuttgart
  • Port Kyushu's crew managed by Danica
  • Rhenus opens logistics centre in Voronezh
  • 40 candles for Astag
  • Belgium: logistics by night for less congestion
  • Q1/2019 - smaller loss and less cargo for Zim
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • C.H. Robinson acquires Dema Service
  • Appointee to spearhead growth at Thordon Bearings
  • First train runs along trans-Siberian landbridge
  • Worldwide container throughput still under pressure
  • Freshest news from Hong Kong

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Carriers blank more sailings as transpacific box rates continue to fall
  • First-quarter performance delivers 42% increase in profits for Maersk
  • Cogoport expands online container booking platform to cover Chinese imports
  • Russian Railways steams ahead with new trans-Siberian service from Japan
  • More logistics operators gear up for greener deliveries
  • What's in a name? A spark of optimism in what's looking like a grim market
  • The macro view: Time may be on Trump's side, but technology isn't - for now
  • Mama, just killed a song, creating the Supply Chain Rhapsody
  • On the wires: AP Møller-Maersk's bullish Q1 remarks? There is no place to hide

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Svitzer trials remotely operated tow line catcher
    Connecting heaving lines at sea is one of the most critical parts of day-to-day towage operations, however it presents significant risk to crews, particularly from a center lead forward position where tugs
  • Marlink to launch new service at Nor-Shipping
    Satellite communications specialist Marlink is to introduce a new service called Sealink Global 4G at Nor-Shipping 2019. The turnkey solution provides everything needed to leverage fast, low-latency mobile services when in network
  • Louisiana shipyard to convert OSV for new Navy role
    Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Lockport, La., has won a Navy contract worth $11,638,510 to purchase and convert an existing offshore supply vessel into an Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center range support

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Innovation and emissions opportunities emerge, but uncertainty prevails
    A weekly tour of the stories that the Lloyd's List News Desk consider to be required reading
  • StealthGas starts share buyback
    Liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner says it has triggered share repurchases because stock is undervalued
  • EuroDry posts higher profit than expected
    Greece-based owner of seven bulkers says market fundamentals will support better rates in the future as a larger fleet and...
  • Shipping sector faces 'huge challenge' to tackle emissions
    ITF ports and shipping administrator Olaf Merk explains shipping will need a mixture of measures to decarbonise
  • MSC crew abandon listing containership
    The 4,395 teu MSC Matilde requested immediate evacuation of its 23 crew members at around 0200 hrs today
  • Star Bulk sees little risk to scrubber strategy from ban
    Executives at the dry bulk owner claim science points to negligible environmental concerns and see chances of an international ban...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports, politics and procedure
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Heerema takes the plunge with world's first LNG-fuelled heavylift semisub
    'If we invest in an LNG-fuelled vessel, we can help make green regulations come into force' - Pieter Heerema
  • Union raises concern about UK flag expansion policies
    Nautilus International fearful that latest changes from the UKSR could undermine quality
  • Dynagas orders LNG brace at Hyundai
    The George Prokopiou-led company is the hitherto unidentified owner behind this week's order of two LNG carriers at the South...
  • Daily Briefing
    US monthly Russian crude imports to surpass Saudi shipments | Xiradakis aiming to fight shipping cause in Brussels | Exclusive...
  • The Interview: Robert Yildirim
    Little known in shipping circles until he came to CMA CGM's rescue in 2011, Robert Yildirim has become a force...
  • Maersk warns trade tensions threaten shipping growth
    The world's largest container line reported a good start to 2019 but warned that 'considerable uncertainties' as a result of...
  • Zhuhai Port alters fleet expansion plans
    Company has made multiple changes to its ship acquisition plan that will be partially funded by a private offering it...
  • MOL Chemical Tankers eyes hybrid scrubbers for some vessels
    If Drewry's projection for the larger sector is any indication, MOLCT as with its bigger rival, Stolt Nielsen, may turn...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Port automation fears spur ILWU Canada union strike
  • Looming low-sulfur rule gives breakbulk shipping jitters
  • US resin exporters worry over tariff effect on slot space
  • Shippers urged to revise contracts if free time is without chassis
  • Eyeing trade pressures, Maersk focusing on profitability
  • Buenos Aires port consolidation sparks competition questions
  • Memphis chassis woes now part of rail demurrage probe

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • EuroDry bullish on dry bulk for second half of 2019
    Lower vessel availability may result in higher charter rates, chief executive Aristides Pittas said.
  • Coral Expeditions returns to Vard in Vietnam with repeat cruiseship order
    Australia's Coral Expeditions has returned to Vard's Vung Tao shipyard with an order for a cruiseship only weeks after taking delivery of its first Vietnam-built vessel. Coral managing director Paul Chacko revealed to the online publication Cruise Industry News that an order has been placed for a second expeditoon ship that will be delivered in December 2020. To be named Coral Geographer, it wil
  • DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled
    Norway's Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskab (DSD) is selling ferry company Norled to international investors. Yuhong Hermansen-controlled DSD struck a deal to hand the subsidiary over to Nordic infrastructure fund CapMan Infra and Canada's CBRE Caledon Capital Management. These two companies are each buying a 50% stake. The price of the deal is being kept confidential, but Norwegian daily Finans
  • KNOT Offshore posts lower first-quarter profit
    KNOT Offshore Partners posted lower profits in the first quarter thanks to increased financing costs. The Gary Chapman-led shuttle tanker owner also announced it extended the maturity of its $25m unsecured credit facility coming due in August. For the first three months of 2019, KNOT posted $12.9m in profit, down from the $30.7m from the same period in 2018. Revenues and expenses stayed largely
  • Shareholder group decries discounted Teekay Offshore offer
    Brookfield Business Partners' offer to take Teekay Offshore private severely undervalues the company, shareholders argued in a letter Friday. New York-based JDP Capital Management and 16 other shareholders said the offshore player is worth a minimum of $4 per share, much higher than Brookfield's $1.05 per share offer made Monday. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private Teekay FPSO wins
  • Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers banks $70.2m ahead of full listing in Oslo
    Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has banked $70.2m as the newcastlemax specialist set sail for the Oslo Stock Exchange. Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course for Oslo Stock Exchange with $70m placement Tor Olav Troim: Golar's LNG evangelist 2020 Bulkers eyes listing with fresh loan, key hires and first contract in the bank New and existing shareholders supported the issue, which saw 7,800,000 shares p
  • John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped the Norwegian bond market for $80m. Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Ship Finance, which invested over $1bn to grow its fleet last year, worked with DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB, Arctic Securities and Danske
  • Portline: engineers violated training in magic pipe case
    Portuguese manager Portline Bulk International (PBI) has said certain engineers on a bulker went against its express training in a US pollution case. The company agreed to pay $1.5m after it admitted in a plea deal that engineers on the 51,000-dwt Achilleus (built 2001) had falsified entries in a record book used to track the disposal of bilge water. Portline bulker's oily water separator 'just
  • Piraeus Bank "exploring options" for bad bank
    Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has said it is "exploring options" to manage its non-performing loans (NPL) - and has not yet sold its asset recovery unit. It said a process was being carried out in the course of implementing its strategic plan and meeting supervisory commitments. Piraeus Bank cuts bad loans by $6.2bn Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" "In response to q
  • TNG boosts MR cover with US charter deal
    Croatian owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has cliched more contract cover for its MR fleet. The company said one of its six vessels had secured a six-month charter with an unnamed US client. TNG fixes out MR tanker on term deal TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years There is an option for the charterer to extend this for 12 months. The rate is $17,100 per day. TNG re
  • Heerema Marine launches record-breaking, $1.5bn 'ship of the future'
    Heerama's Sleipner ready to revolutionise the offshore construction sector.
  • Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing dents container shipping demand
    Soren Skou shot down rumours Maersk Line had started a price war in the container market as the world's largest shipowner warned of escalating trade tensions between the US and China clouding its market outlook. AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Skou was forced to defend the company's performance in a conference call after it reported a weaker than forecast first quarter performance which tipped i
  • MSC boxship found to be listing
    An investigation has begun in the UK after an MSC boxship was found to be listing in dock in Liverpool. The Swiss shipowner told TradeWinds that the discovery of the problem with the 4,392-teu MSC Matilde (built 1999) was made early on Friday morning. "As a precaution, to ensure the safety of the captain and crew, they were disembarked from the vessel," it added. "There were no reports of injur
  • How to negotiate the IMO 2020 legal minefield
    Leading shipping lawyers have warned of the potential for thorny legal disputes arising from the new IMO 2020 sulphur fuel rules. Speaking at a seminar in London, Quadrant Chambers barrister Thomas Macey-Dare QC said legal action could arise from arguments over the respective responsibilities of owners and charterers. IMO 2020: The tsunami that's heading your way IMO tightens efficiency rules f
  • MISC profit jumps on higher tanker rates
    Malaysian tanker and gas carrier owner MISC has benefited from better markets as profit rose in the first quarter. Net earnings were MYR 510.5m ($121.8m) versus MYR 310.6m in the same period of 2018. Revenue grew to MYR 2.28bn against MYR 2.02bn, it said. AET's dual-fuelled aframax bunkers first LNG in Rotterdam LNG carriers produced revenue of MYR 625.4m , up 7%, as the fleet increased in siz
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers moves into profit during first quarter as 2020 vision takes shape
    Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has moved into profitable territory for the first quarter with the company now taking delivery of its VLCC newbuildings into an improving market. Okeanis sees rising investor interest in tankers as part of energy upswing Alafouzos family backs fresh $15m Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as mark
  • Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens
    Stig Remoy-led Olympic Subsea has clinched a renewables contract with Siemens Gamesa subsidiary Adwen. The Norwegian owner the 4,900-dwt support ship Olympic Orion (built 2012) has been fixed for six firm months, with further options. The deal starts in the second quarter. Olympic Orion is equipped with a gangway system, a 100-ton crane and accommodation module to perform projects on wind farms
  • Teekay Offshore Partners banks 16 tanker loan
    Teekay Offshore Partners has wrapped up funding for 16 shuttle tankers. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private The MLP says the funds come from a $450m revolving credit facility. Teekay Offshore, which does not name the banks on the deal, explains the loan is priced at Libor + 250 basis points and carries an 8.4-year profile. The company has assets of $5.2bn and is owned by Brookfi
  • Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree
    Dry cargo veteran invests in capesize bulker and two LPG carriers in a single week
  • Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback
    Danish giant AP Moller-Maersk has logged a reduction in its first quarter loss as it cut costs at boxship division Maersk Line. The net deficit to 31 March was $69m, down from $329m in the same period of 2018. Revenue increased by 2.5% to $9.5bn, with the Ocean division putting on 1.7%, terminals and towage 8.8% and logistics and services stable. ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while un
  • Empire Bulkers ruling gives owners upper hand in deck cargo disputes
    The UK high court has excused a Greek bulker company from liability for damaged deck cargo due to the wording of a bill of lading, in what has been called an important ruling for shipowners. Stephen Hofmeyr QC, sitting as a judge of the Queen's Bench Division, backed Elin Maritime against cargo interests including Globtainer, Algerian Qatari Steel and AIG Europe. Court rules cash buyers can be p
  • Bond trustee forces through sale of Boa OSV duo
    Norwegian bond trustee Nordic Trustee is forcing through a sale of two Boa SBL seismic survey vessels. It said that it had considered it necessary to use a stock accession option to hand control of the Boa Offshore subsidiary to bondholders to complete the disposal of the 80-loa Boa Galatea (built 2008) and Boa Thalassa (built 2009) to compatriot SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird lines up $22m deal f
  • ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while unlashing
    Union calls on Transport Canada to stop practice on St Lawrence River after seafarer's death.
  • US-listed shipping stocks see major sell-off
    Dorian LPG, Seadrill, Scorpio Bulkers and Star Bulk Carriers worst affected as investor flee risky assets.
  • Singapore arrests seven for illegal MGO dealings
    Police Coast Guard and Maritime and Port Authority in joint operation off Benoi Basin.
  • Petronas completes second breakbulk LNG STS
    Malaysian oil giant says operation reflects its ability to respond to the changing landscape of LNG delivery.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Maersk 'focused on profitability,' not starting price war
    CEO Skou reports "good progress" on business transformation, but says new tariffs could potentially reduce expected growth in global container volumes by 1%.
  • Maritime History Notes: 150 years of shipboard refrigeration
    Significant progress with shipboard refrigeration was finally attained in 1878, when the Paraguay arrived at the Port of Le Havre with 5,500 frozen carcasses in good condition.
  • Port of Virginia lays out rail strategy
    Port authority's long-term goal is to become the East Coast port leader for railed containers to the Midwest.
  • IMF details likely negative effects of U.S.-China tensions
    The most recent and announced potential future duties will reduce global GDP, the intergovernmental group stated in a report released Thursday.
  • Baltimore welcomes largest containership to call port
  • Lawmakers lauded for supporting ports, maritime industry
  • Yantian Express cargo discharge to take at least 12 days
  • GT USA Wilmington orders 16 terminal tractors
  • MSC Matilde back on even keel in Liverpool
  • GAO: Ex-Im Bank can do more on debt delinquency
  • Commerce Control List contains Wassenaar updates
  • Guilty plea in illegal firearm exports to Ukraine

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Middle distillate stocks at 10-week high as exports fall: Enterprise Singapore
    Outflows of gasoil from Singapore over May 16-22 fell 31.44% week on week to 279,481 mt.
  • Singapore thirst for low sulfur fuel oil supports European and US hi-lo
    "About 10 VLCCs are taken for storing LSFO," a trader based in Singapore 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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