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August 29, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • US-China trade war bites into HK's exports in July, shrinking 5.7pc
  • US ports in southeast benefit from sourcing shifts triggered by trade war
  • Cosco mega boxship delays Vietnam departure after vessel collision
  • Maersk hires more IT staff to automate processes, digitise asset utilisation
  • New Batumi-Constanta feeder service moves boxes on Trans-Caspian route
  • Lineas Intermodal orders two Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for Antwerp
  • West Australia campaign to promote road freight across Perth
  • 40th Marintec China will come to Shanghai on December 3-6
  • Ethiopian Cargo to start freighter services to Thailand and Vietnam
  • Qantas to test 19-hour Sydney to New York and London flights
  • Air Canada Cargo broadens link with GTA dnata adding perishables

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Essar Shipping recognised by US Coast Guard's AMVER Award programme
  • Global black tea output up
  • Online service requests make things easier at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Shipping Minister visits VOC Port to inspect facilities, inaugurate & review projects
  • Kailash Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, visits Allcargo Logistics Skill Development JNPT centre
  • Member CBIC & JS Customs address FFFAI EC meeting in New Delhi
  • Govt notifies indirect tax dispute resolution scheme
  • India pitches for uniform standards on Good Agriculture Practices among SAARC countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hupac to expand its network within Europe
  • Troubled times for Eddie Stobart
  • Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector
  • Agility invests in green supply chain technologies
  • Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise
  • Atlas Air opens up freighter future
  • A machine to unload bags of coffee
  • Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics
  • American Airlines settles false claims act allegations
  • Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched
  • Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero
  • UPS names new head for southeast Europe
  • Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group plans strategic takeover
  • Freight drivers' lounge refurbished
  • Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit
  • Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Scrubber retrofitting driving a spike in the charter market
  • New Schenker Americas head looks to serve customers like a small forwarder
  • Geest set to return services to Portsmouth after two years at Dover
  • Lufthansa reaches air cargo anti-trust settlement with Deutsche Bahn
  • Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • U.S. Caribbean ECA offenses bring $3 million fines
    U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands reports that Ionian Shipping & Trading Corp., Lily Shipping Ltd., Stamatios Alekidis, Athanasios Pittas and Rey Espulgar have been convicted and
  • Høglund to supply solutions for refit of bunkering vessel to LNG
    Oslo, Norway, headquartered Høglund has been awarded a contract by Bergen Tankers to deliver a cargo handling system (CHS) for the LNG bunker vessel Bergen LNG. As part of a long-term charter
  • Why non-skid deck and topside coatings make sense for ferries
    Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 event will include Glenn Arent , Senior. National Sales & Distribution Manager for NCP Coatings Inc., Niles, Mich. His career in the paint and coatings
  • Uptick in interest in completing stalled OSV newbuilds
    China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd has placed orders with Norwegian liquid handling and pump specialist PG Flow Solutions to supply large liquid-cargo systems and associated equipment for two MPSVs the shipyard is
  • EPA proposes amendments to Tier 4 regs
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief provisions to address concerns associated with finding and installing certified Tier 4 marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Sanctions proving 'extremely challenging' for industry despite transparency tools
    Uncertainty over origin of cargo and ownership of business remains, despite support from third party operators
  • Yard merger reignites talk of Samsung's shipbuilding exit
    The proposed merger of Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME has triggered renewed speculation that Samsung leaders would revisit the options...
  • Shipping's Arctic sea route concerns? Hold the applause
    CMA CGM has called on other carriers to follow its lead and pull the plug on any Arctic ambitions, but...
  • Weak peak season to stretch into new year for box carriers
    Trade wars, Chinese holidays and IMO 2020 are all conspiring to make life tough for container lines
  • MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up
    The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester...
  • Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal
    Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March...
  • World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks
    Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net...
  • The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum
    Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to...
  • Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers
    Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel
  • WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports
    China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand | Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation | Carriers failing to...
  • Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total
    With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order
  • China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets
    Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry
  • Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping
    Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP...
  • MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up
    The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester...
  • Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal
    Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March...
  • World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks
    Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net...
  • The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum
    Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to...
  • Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers
    Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel
  • WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports
    China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand | Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation | Carriers failing to...
  • Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total
    With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order
  • China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets
    Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry
  • Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping
    Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • ILWU Canada's automation study warns of deep job losses
  • Despite bankruptcies, more US truckers rolling
  • UP-CSX weigh reversal of service cuts: sources
  • Storm halts vessel movements in USVI, Puerto Rico
  • Finding the digital quote sweet spot
  • Air shippers fear costs, delays due to Hong Kong X-ray rule
  • TMS and EDI pact broaden freight digitization reach
  • Maersk's digital transformation takes root in Bangalore

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Chinese players link up for $840m BHP dual-fuel tender
    Interests in China expect trading group's dual-fuel newcastlemax project to grow and are teaming up to get in on it
  • Trafigura inks LPG-fuelled VLGC contract at Hyundai Heavy
    Trader likely to novate gas carriers - the largest ever ordererd - to another company before taking them on long-term charters
  • Mysterious new Dubai manager takes third ageing VLCC
    Barely three months after it made its debut on the shipping scene, a little-known shipmanager from Dubai has assembled a fleet of at least three ageing VLCCs. TradeWinds reported earlier this month that Royal Express Ship Management had taken over operation or technical management of two tankers sold by Greece's NGM Energy. NGM Energy sells second VLCC to Dubai-based operator NGM Energy buys ca
  • Nissen Kaiun sells vintage VLGCs as it renews fleet
    Oriental Energy denies buying the VLGC despite the vessel being listed online under its ownership
  • Florida ports issue warnings ahead of Hurricane Dorian
    Several Flordia ports have raised conditions as Hurricane Dorian approaches. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that Port Canaveral and the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee are in condition Whiskey, meaning the ports will stay open, but ships must report whether they are staying or going. Whiskey is the lowest of the Coast Guard's four port conditions and anticipated gale forc
  • Former professional cyclist puts Hesnes staff through their paces
    Inspiration came from the Norwegian state, with near 90% staff participation
  • Christian Andersen bounces back to head Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Former Avance Gas chief executive to return to broking as the new head of Tidemand outfit
  • New Greek outfit linked to purchase of Diamond S MR pair
    A Greek shipping outfit registered just recently, with an as-yet-unknown background, has been linked to the purchase of an MR tanker pair sold earlier this month by Diamond S Shipping. Some Athens brokers are identifying an enterprise called Velos as the buyer of the 50,000-dwt Atlantic Aquarius and Atlantic Leo (both built 2008), which the US-based outfit confirmed as having been sold in a state
  • Aon urges shipowners to renew early as rates rise by 10%
    Further price hikes likely as broking giant identifies tightening capacity across logistics, cruise, ports, terminals and marine cargo sectors
  • Chinese finance house Minsheng trades product tankers
    Beijing-based Minsheng Financial Leasing is continuing to experiment as an asset player in the MR market
  • Liner giants' green fight reveals shipping's future battleground
    Three of the world's biggest box carriers are championing their environmental credentials in a battle for the hearts of customers. It shows a trajectory for the rest of the industry
  • Chemikalien bounces back after tough time for German managers
    Hamburg tanker specialist close to doubling its fleet with acquisition of Rigel Schiffahrts and Expedo vessels
  • Tanker specialist Chemikalien has more than one reason to celebrate half-century
    Christian Kramer and Hylke Boerstra joined Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) when the fleet was shrinking fastest. They worked alongside the late Peter Kramer to reverse the slide, deciding which ships should go and where future investment should be focused. Boerstra said two subsequent years of consolidation have been followed by expansion. The strategy behind the turnaround had little to do with
  • ExxonMobil invites owners to bid on LNG carrier duo
    Energy major selects Samsung as preferred shipbuilder, with Hyundai as back up
  • CSL leads way by reporting carbon dioxide emissions
    Private Canadian group publishes annual sustainability report that details ongoing battle to reduce its carbon output
  • Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL
    Two kamsarmaxes acquired by CSL Group from Scorpio Bulkers in March for $48m have been trading as conventional bulkers ahead of their planned conversion to self-unloading units. "This is a mix of expansion and fleet renewal for our Americas fleet," said chief executive Louis Martel, referring to a partnership with compatriot owner Algoma Central on a pool of self-unloaders that is run from Middle
  • CSL's Martel skates on thin ice in Montreal as a Boston Bruins fan
    Louis Martel conceded that it is a "little awkward" for the Montreal native to be a diehard Boston Bruins ice hockey fan. Montreal is home to what is arguably the National Hockey League's most iconic name, the Montreal Canadiens. "Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm a huge Bruins fan," the CSL chief executive said. "Sometimes it is a little awkward. I have continuous jokes with my owners. I keep
  • Navig8 results followed $100m Oslo bond issue
    Group is paying a high price for previously undisclosed windfall in April, but sources explain why it might be worth it.
  • Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle
    Tankers expected to benefit strongly from supply-demand factors but other sectors may not get such a great one-off boost, say US analysts
  • Havila still negotiating future of its fleet with lenders
    The offshore support vessel operator's second-quarter results have improved significantly, compared to last year.
  • Is the IMO 2020 tanker rally finally here?
    VLCC rates have jumped, but you'd never know it based on trade war headlines, says Evercore's Chappell
  • Emerging deals highlight Greek owners' appetite for MR tankers
    Astra and Falcon among trendsetting Greeks to snap up 10-year-old former Japanese-owned vessels in a robust S&P market
  • Stronger panamax period deals offer immediate premium
    Struggling segment is coming to life as cargo-long operators raise the bidding for longer employment
  • Sun comes out to play at another colourful Peter Gast regatta
    What started as a bet 37 years ago between a shipbroker and a shipowner remains the biggest privately organised sailing regatta in shipping. Whoever could sail from northern Germany to Denmark and back in the fastest time would win, and whoever lost would pick up the bill. Little did the betting parties know that nearly four decades later the regatta bearing the name of shipbroker Peter Gast wou
  • Hafnia puts hope in new trade patterns as profit falls
    BW tanker company says tailwinds could be created after challenging second quarter.
  • Kassian continues clear out with sale of ageing panamax bulker
    The Pappadakis family company Kassian Maritime Navigation has continued to renew its bulker fleet with the disposal of a 13-year-old panamax vessel. Brokers in Europe and the US said the 74,000-dwt Underdog (built 2006) has been sold to an undisclosed buyer for $8.5m. The selling price is roughly in line with price expectations for the Hudong-Zhonghua-built ship and about the same as Kassian p
  • CMES posts stronger first-half results but expresses worries over tariff war
    China Merchants Energy Shipping says US crude exports growth could be curbed by Beijing's import duty
  • Estoril Navigation to re-enter clean tanker market
    Greek owner clinches deal with MOL as part of fleet renewal plan
  • MOL Chemical Tankers kicks off Nordic merger with staff changes
    The process of merging MOL Nordic Tankers (MOL NT) into MOL Chemical Tankers (MOL CT) has begun with the exit of two top executives. Chemical tanker market M&A steps up with two large transactions Per Sylvester Jensen and Henriette Schutze, MOL NT's chief executive and chief financial officer, have left the company, a release said on Wednesday. MOL CT's chief executive Tsuneo Watanabe will head
  • James Fisher eyes further growth after business acquisition spree
    The London-listed tanker owner and marine service provider is looking forward to a better second half.
  • Thun Tankers orders new niche tanker for Geos charter
    New ship will be of Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground (NAABSA) design.
  • Agility Gas meeting yards over 'game-changing' jumbo ethane carrier
    US company receives first 165,000-cbm designs for VLEC from Herbert Engineering
  • NYK Bulk eyes competitive edge with eco heavylift order in China
    Japanese specialist to renew fleet with order at Jinling Shipyard for 'next generation, energy-saving' duo
  • Diligent Holdings' fleet mix tilts with fourth supramax purchase
    Little-known Athens company becomes one of Greece's biggest buyers this year
  • Shell extends LNGBV fleet with Norwegian ship conversion
    Bergen Tankers to switch oil bunker vessel to supply LNG for Gasnor charter
  • Thanassis Martinos to run Greek Holy Mountain
    The Greek government is to appoint shipowner Thanassis Martinos as the next civil governor of the Holy Mountain, an autonomous northern Greek region that hosts a 1,000-year old autonomous monastic community, state radio ERT reported on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the country' s freshly elected prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and has met with approval by senior Greek Orthodox clergy, t
  • Two workers killed in fire at Russian shipyard
    Krasnoye Sormovo says production line hit by blaze on Wednesday.
  • Alphaliner: inactive boxship fleet drops
    Analyst says 553,000 teu currently idled, driven by scrubber retrofits.
  • Lower costs boost Teekay Shuttle Tankers
    Teekay spin-off also benefits from high use and rates.
  • Fredriksen working on VLCC merger deal to boost Frontline
    Norwegian tanker owner says he is giving expansion of his VLCC fleet top priority
  • NYK confirms Total charter of KNOT shuttle tanker
    Japanese shipowner says ship will be deployed in Brazilian waters under 15-year charter
  • Ferry blaze kills three in Philippines
    Coastguard and other ships rescued 245 people after fire.
  • TechnipFMC to split operations in two
    Move will unlock additional value, says CEO.
  • World's most-watched tanker drops Turkey call
    Adrian Darya 1 now has no destination listed after Iran sells its oil.
  • China Merchants launches AVIC International takeover bid
    CMIH sees potential synergies in merged entity such as enlarged customer base and economies of scale
  • Chinese-Wilhelmsen team selected for Cyprus LNG FSRU
    Successful consortium expected in Nicosia shortly for the formal signing of the contracts
  • NYK order at JMU Corp to be "upgraded" Newcastlemax
    New bulker design said to combine increased deadweight with reduced fuel consumption

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Freight brokers: FEMA pre-positioning for Hurricane Dorian has begun
    Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida.
  • Atlas Air, pilots union don't appear to let contract talks go gently into that good night
    Atlas Air and its pilots union continue take hard lines in wake of arbritrator's award that a contract settlement be arbitrated
  • Konexial launches Spanish-language version of My20 ELD
    Software and telematics technology provider Konexial recently launched a Spanish-language version of its electronic logging device (ELD) product, My20 ELD. Ken Evans, chief executive of...
  • ATA chairman Barry Pottle calls for new fuel taxes, intensified lobbying efforts
    The ATA says that fuel taxes are the best way to fund a federal infrastructure project.
  • Daimler Trucks produces milestone 750,000th heavy-duty truck in North Carolina
    Daimler Trucks North America celebrated the 750,000th build at its plant in Cleveland, North Carolina as its parent company prepares to build its heavy-duty Actros...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 8/28
    Freight Futures lane to watch: LAX to SEA
  • U.S. rail volumes continue their drop
    Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes are still slumping this year, due in part to a competitive truck market for intermodal shipments.
  • Electric scooters scrutinized for environmental impact
    A new study finds that e-scooters' environmental footprint surpasses that of the transportation they are positioned to replace.
  • Another trucking company announces its closure today
    2019's unfavorable operating environment claims another truckload carrier.
  • Tropical Storm Dorian changing course (forecast video)
    Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next.
  • Nuvera Fuel Cells ships test engines to Europe and China
    Nuvera Fuel Cells is working with its parent Hyster-Yale Group to make fuel cell engines for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, mostly for drayage and...
  • Today's Pickup: Canadian startup to offer its load board for free
    The Canadian Load Board unveils aggressive zero-cost entry point as looks to bring users and loads to its network after a sluggish launch.
  • Grappling with latest round of US Russian sanctions
    U.S. companies with business in Russia - even those not engaged in chemical or biological exports - should understand the sanctions to avoid compliance exposure,...
  • The freight railway route from China to Europe is not generating business volume
    Several intermodal containers on trains running between China to Europe run empty due to lack of exporter demand for capacity.
  • Elroy Air's first full-scale autonomous cargo test flight a success
    Elroy Air, an aerial autonomy and logistics company, announced the completion of its first full-scale system flight test at an airfield in California.
  • Carriers turn to automation for competitive edge when hiring drivers
    Recruiters say competition is fierce among trucking companies to find qualified truck drivers and it can be a race to see which company can successfully...
  • Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods
    Express air is the preferred mode for counterfeit and opioid smugglers, and U.S. Customs is having trouble keeping up with the volume.
  • Voyage Control aims to grow from chain link to terminal gate
    Marine terminals to offer guaranteed empty returns, common portals for truck appointments.
  • 344-unit truckload carrier suddenly shuts down, latest in string of failures (with video)
    Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that the company's CEO says he is working to bring drivers home. HVH transportation, a 344-unit trucking...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • 0.5% FUEL OIL SUPPLY ROUNDUP: Sweden's Preem offers 2020 compliant fuel at Gothenburg
    Swedish refiner Preem is offering 0.5% fuel oil, predominately at its 125,000 b/d Gothenburg refinery, and is evaluating further options at its 220,000 b/d Lysekil refinery, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
  • Oil tankers with US crude race to beat China tariff deadline
    A handful of oil tankers carrying US crude to China are racing to beat the September 1 deadline when Beijing's 5% tariff on US crude imports will kick in, but not all will cross the finishing line on time.
  • Istanbul bunker premiums surge on tight availability
    High sulfur fuel oil for use as a marine fuel at Istanbul, Turkey, has reached pronounced highs in comparison to other relevant assessments in the region in recent days, on the back of scarce availability.
  • UK North Sea operating costs still a third below 2014 peak
    Despite a recent uptick, operating costs in the UK North Sea remain at two-thirds of 2014 levels, with oil and gas production costs averaging GBP11.6 ($15.5) per barrel of oil equivalent last year, regulator the OGA said Wednesday.
  • US crude stocks fall 10.3 million barrels on high refinery runs, import drop
    US crude inventories fell 10.3 million barrels last week to 427.75 million barrels, as refiners maintained high runs while crude imports fell, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures rise muted following US stock draw
    Crude futures settled higher Wednesday following a 10.3 million barrel stock draw, but the reaction was muted by an increase in US production.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore HSFO cash differential hits record high, but strength may not hold: traders
    Most suppliers don't have prompt molecules to supply as they are already committed to fulfilling their own shorts, a trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: China's Wanhua Chemical to hike 2020 LPG imports as world-first project starts up
    "The plant will use 2.2 million mt/year of LPG as feedstock and is expected to be completed by H2 2020," Liang told Platts.
  • US-China trade dispute could include sanctions flexibility: analysts
    "I think the Chinese have thus far tried to thread a variety of needles, with domestic constituencies and the Trump Administration," Nephew said.
  • China's counter tariffs unlikely to curb overall US-Asia crude flows
    "We are unlikely to take much US crudes as they attract 5% tariff now," said a senior executive at state-run Chinese refiner Sinopec.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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