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August 30, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco consortium to buy 40pc stake in world's largest dredging company
  • ZPH starts 3rd development phase of its port on Gaolan island, Zhuhai
  • NWSA's January-July international box volumes reach all-time high
  • Irish port prepares for Brexit by boosting customs facilities
  • TSP could help the flow of goods in the event of no-deal Brexit
  • PIL's fleet is awarded Environmental Ship Index certification
  • Agility spends US$18m to boost 'green' logistics supply chains
  • Asia Pacific air cargo demand slips 7.7pc amid worsening trade tensions
  • Atlas Air's pilots ordered by court to accept arbitrated contract process
  • Kansas City's July air freight volumes rise 2.7pc YoY to 17.5m pounds

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Business Reorganisation of Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd
  • DNV GL awards thyssenkrupp first manufacturer approval certificate for 3D printing of spare parts for maritime applications
  • India launches world's first-ever facial biometric data-based seafarer identity document
  • Summit calls for balanced & sustainable shipping activities in Arctic waters
  • High security alert at DPT after reports of likely underwater attack by trained commandos from Pakistan
  • Cabinet approves sugar export policy for evacuation of surplus stocks during sugar season 2019-20
  • MSMEs need to focus on exports, says Nitin Gadkari

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US short-line railroad changes ownership
  • Elisabeth Castro Gomez to manage Logcoop's office in Spain
  • Tiaca appoints Celine Hourcade
  • DB Schenker automates logistics for Media Markt Sweden
  • RZD: China - Madrid route needs an additional freight base
  • JAL's first full freighter flights for nine years
  • H1/2019 marks a turnaround for OOIL
  • New heads in London and Hong Kong
  • Heavy-duty truck producer celebrates milestone vehicle
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder KK+M in Tyrol
  • CCPO opts for smart software to measure engine performance
  • Switzerland adopts EU rules on drones and Brexit
  • Carrier and forwarder integrate e-bookings
  • Stiff competition for Basel Gateway Nord?
  • German forwarder invests in new truck
  • What options does the sulphur cap leave?
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Carriers ditch constant chase for market share in a quest for profits
  • US trucking casualties mount as driver shortage and rising costs bite
  • Carriers' gamble with scrubbers 'vindicated', says Alphaliner
  • Agility eyes greener supply chain tech to slash greenhouse gas emissions
  • Comment: container spot rates and bunker cost summer trends

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Conrad Shipyard starts production on second MiNO design towboat
    Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has started production on a second 6,000 HP inland towboat designed by MiNO Marine of New Orleans. The Subchapter M compliant vessel measures 166' x 49' x
  • UPM Logistics to charter seven LNG fueled newbuilds
    Helsinki, Finland, headquartered UPM Logistics says that it has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Finland's Bore Ltd and Defzijl, Netherlands, based Wijnne Barends that will see the design and building
  • USDA study says U.S. Agriculture needs waterways upgrades
    The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) have commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for releasing a significant new study that quantifies the cost-savings and competitive
  • New ethanol facility inaugurated
    Tidewater Transportation and Terminals continues to build and grow its services and storage capacities along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. It recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate celebration a new
  • Auto gasification solution will provide sustainable waste disposal for Princess Cruises vessel
    Wärtsilä is to supply and install an auto gasification solution for Princess Cruises vessel Regal Princess. The technology will enable the safe disposal of waste from the ship through a self-fueling thermal
  • Armstrong Marine delivers 40 ft research vessel
    The College of Fisheries and Marine Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has added a new research vessel to its fleet. Named Nanuq, the 40 ft, aluminum hulled, vessel was designed
  • USACE issues solicitation for cutter suction head dredge for Azerbaijan
    The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a solicitation to acquire a new, non-propelled, cutter suction head dredge. The project is being accomplished through

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Intercargo expresses 'deep concern' for missing seafarers
    Intercargo urges prompt investigation by the Indonesian authorities into the cause of the incident
  • Hafnia bets on tailwinds boosting product tanker market
    IMO 2020 and reduced tanker availability should support the market even amid a backdrop of trade tensions and fears of...
  • Sovcomflot plans Arctic energy projects
    The company achieved significant growth in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, exceeding our...
  • Trafigura confirms link to VLGC orders
    The vessels, which are scheduled for delivery in mid-2021, will be able to run on either liquefied petroleum gas or...
  • Mixed signals for shipping from German lenders
    'The shipping unit in particular should bring in a slightly higher revenue and profit contribution despite a challenging market environment'...
  • Grindrod Shipping to increase stake in IVS Bulk
    Grindrod's chief executive Martyn Wade says that the current states of the dry bulk and tanker markets present 'attractive' consolidation...
  • Platts to start LNG bunker price assessments
    The IMO global sulphur cap and increasing liquidity in LNG marketplace are two factors supporting the increase use of LNG...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports aims for expansion despite slow economy
    Zhang Wei says the port company has no plan to decelerate the expansion of its global footprint
  • Awilco looks to recover all costs related to collision
    Awilco says the WilForce can resume trading from mid-September following repairs at a yard in Singapore
  • Global Ports Holding agrees Nassau cruise port concession
    The investment by Nassau Cruise Port joint venture is expected to generate $35-$40m in annual revenues
  • Iran to expedite legal process against seized British tanker
    Iran's vow to press ahead with legal action against the Stena Impero will come as a blow to those hoping...
  • Viewpoint: Coping strategy
    Regardless of whether Britain leaves the EU on WTO terms or with a revised deal, as far as shipping is...
  • BW LPG sees more balanced markets as it returns to black
    In the short term, the Oslo-listed owner expected continued high US LPG exports to support the strong rates
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Yard merger reignites talk of Samsung's shipbuilding exit | World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping...
  • BDI continues upward momentum
    The increase in rates could spur interest among owners to lock in gains by chartering their capes and panamaxes for...
  • CSBC wins scrubber contracts for two newcastlemaxes
    Yard has won scrubber fitting contracts for nine vessels in total
  • Trump trade policies stimulate growth for US waterways, conference hears
    The recent widening of the Panama Canal has also opened up possibilities for trade and commerce along the Tenn-Tom Waterway...
  • M&A activity may pick up in Australia's oil and gas sector
    WoodMac estimates $32bn worth of oil and gas assets may change hands in Australia in the next few years
  • US officials tout competitive advantages of America's inland waterway system
    Secretary Perdue briefed agricultural and waterways stakeholders on a new study commissioned by the US Department of Agriculture highlighting the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • NJ pushes fight over waterfront commission
  • Florida ports monitoring approaching storm
  • NY-NJ targets weekend labor efficiency
  • India cabotage reform boosts DP World's Cochin volumes
  • J.B. Hunt levies intermodal peak season surcharge: sources

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Top Ships plaintiffs appeal dismissal of fraud suit
    Shareholder plaintiffs want higher court to overturn federal judge's rejections of their complaints.
  • National Bank of Greece to sell €300m shipping loan portfolio
    NBG cuts bad shipping loans while rival Alpha cautiously expands exposure to industry
  • Golar LNG fixes charters as spin-off looms
    The company also secured a $180m loan and suspended dividends
  • Nobu Su appeals against prison sentence, makes more lurid allegations of fraud
    Taiwanese ex-shipowner claims mental ill health meant he did not have the capacity to conduct court proceedings brought against him.
  • Trio of cruise companies sued for doing business in Cuba
    The Havana Docks Corp has sued four cruise companies for using facilities in Havana they say they rightfully own
  • Frank 'cautiously optimistic' as Sovcomflot returns to profit
    Russian owner's CEO also hopeful for tanker prospects in 2020.
  • Color Group falls into the red in first half
    Norwegian ferry company Color Group had a weaker result in the first six months this year. The Olav Nils Sunde-owned firm posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 108m ($12m), against a NOK 525m profit in the same period last year. The company experienced increased costs on the new 2,000-passenger ferry Color Hybrid. It was delivered from the domestic Ulstein yard in August. The ferry is being employed on
  • Wan Hai Lines offloads boxship pair for recycling
    But recycling market remains tough with many negotiations failing to produce results
  • Private Pittas family vehicle Eurobulk makes rare second-hand buy
    The private side of Greece's Pittas shipping clan notched up their first dry bulker purchase in three years. Family outfit Eurobulk snapped up the 82,800-dwt kamsarmax Yasa Neslihan (built 2005) earlier this month, company managers confirmed. The ship was previously controlled by Turkey's Yasa Shipping, which slated it for sale as early as in July last year. Further details of the deal were not
  • MPC Capital expects more from shipping in second half
    Hamburg asset manager's transaction fees down in first half, but shipping operations stayed busy.
  • Holst set for full-time post at L&S
    Wilhelm Holst is to work full-time as CEO of Oslo broker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) as former Avance Gas chief Christian Andersen joins the company. Christian Andersen bounces back to head Lorentzen & Stemoco Holst has till now been part-time as CEO. Andersen will become chairman of the company, TradeWinds is told. He will sit on the board with owner Caroline Tidemand and Gunnar Rydning. Trade
  • Jinhui Shipping cautious as macro picture remains uncertain
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has admitted it is finding it difficult to plan for the future while the global economic picture looks uncertain. Jinhui tears up Chartworld deal over late delivery "We see that the trade tension is the biggest overhang that's affecting the sentiment in the shipping market," Raymond Ching, Jinhui's vice-president, said during a conference call with investors on
  • 'Big Ben' loan sale chimes lower income for Germany's Nord/LB
    German lender continuing with massive asset reduction plan as it exits the maritime arena.
  • Djakarta Lloyd eyes IPO and new tankers, LNG carriers
    State-owned Indonesian company wants $14m as it continues to switch from liner operations.
  • US cyber raid 'hindered Iranian tanker attacks'
    Officials claim they destroyed database that helped IRGC target ships.
  • Awilco LNG pursues 'substantial claim' after smash
    Norwegian owner expects to collect cash soon following collision involving WilForce in May.
  • Anchor-handlers lead Indian subcontinent scrapping charge
    Indian shiprecylers boost appetite for small offshore vessels
  • Danish heavyweights combine to form More Ships
    Former Maersk boss Nils Andersen among those downplaying new investment vehicle.
  • Market turnaround propels BW LPG to profit and pay dividend
    Singapore gas carrier specialist set to reward shareholders with 10 US cent dividend
  • UPM takes newbuild tally of LNG-fueled ships to seven
    Finnish forest products group signs up with Dutch owner for four more Lo-Los
  • Stena profit shrinks as costs rise
    Second quarter earnings down but EBITBA from tankers and gas carriers up in first half.
  • Sealink International sees eightfold increase in Q2 loss
    But Malaysian OSV shipbuilder and charterer points to improved vessel utilisation
  • Grindrod Shipping set to buy out IVS Bulk stakeholder
    Deal would give Singapore-based shipowner two-thirds stake in dry bulk arm
  • Two elderly sisterships offered up for rare LNG scrap sale
    Ship demolition remains a rare event in the LNG industry but that could be about to change as charters end and new ships are delivered
  • Wuhu Shipbuilding bags German dual-fuel chemical carrier order
    Chinese yard has been contracted to build at least two 22,000-dwt vessels for TB Marine
  • Onex books LR2 tankers at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Middle East Gulf trading company has placed its first newbuilding order
  • Latest nickel ore tragedy will set focus firmly back on vessel safety
    Standards of Indonesia's national fleet will have to improve as more of the country's nickel ore cargoes will be carried on domestic ships such as the Nur Allya, which is feared to have sunk

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • Hunt imposes intermodal surcharge to recoup cost of shuttling empty boxes
    J.B. Hunt imposes peak season intermodal surcharge to recoup costs of returning empties
  • FedEx buys Colombian freight forwarder, customs broker affiliate
    FedEx acquires Colombian freight forwarder, customs broker
  • Logistics sector prepares for Hurricane Dorian and the aftermath
    Logistics and transport sector ramps up contingency plans for Hurricane Dorian, while continuing to operate until better forecasts are available.
  • Impatient customers? Paying nothing for something? Heavy goods shippers face same e-commerce delivery pressures as smaller stuff
    Retailers of heavy goods like furniture face the same e-commerce delivery pressures as retailers shipping parcels, survey finds
  • COSCO Ports overseas assets push first-half results higher
    COSCO Shipping Ports (HKEX: 1199) reported higher revenue and volumes for the first half of the year. But the spin-off of a stake in one...
  • States and territories swept into FMCSA order ahead of Dorian
    Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.
  • Greenbrier, CSX and Norfolk Southern announce executive appointments
    The new appointments could indicate how the companies are preparing to respond to future market trends.
  • WFS investing in Paris airport pharmaceutical center
    The facility will be the only one owned by a ground handler dedicated to pharmaceuticals at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Tanker owner, operator fined $3 million for air pollution
    A tanker owner and operator were fined $1.5 million each for violating environmental laws within the U.S.-Caribbean emission control area.
  • PORT REPORT: China's port throughput volumes rise despite trade war
    New official figures from China's Ministry of Transport show that the volume of containerized ocean freight, as measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through China's...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 8/29
    Freight Futures lane to watch today: East US Long Haul Van Average
  • Amazon considers investment in Gojek, Indonesia's super app
    Analysts and investors wait to hear about Amazon's expanded presence in Southeast Asia and on-demand services.
  • JetBlue rejoins cargo sector with more capacity for success
    JetBlue is making its way back into air cargo after exiting the space in 2015.
  • US DOT awards $225 million for rural bridges
    20 projects in 18 states emphasized new bridge-building technology.
  • NYK orders two heavy-lift ships
    Japans NYK has ordered two new ships to respond to demand by shippers of wind turbine blades and other large equipment.
  • Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn settle air cargo dispute
    The European Commission alleges that a price-fixing cartel in operation from 1999 to 2006 set the levels of fuel and security surcharges.
  • Today's Pickup: China looks to resolve trade dilemma with the U.S. through negotiations
    China looks to de-escalate tensions with the U.S.; German exports affected more by Brexit than trade war; Indian auto sector in trouble.
  • 150 HVH Transportation drivers still stranded two days after company's abrupt closure
    Two days after HVH Transportation's abrupt closure on Tuesday, August 27, truck drivers like James Delva are still stranded across the country without working fuel...
  • Hurricane Dorian sending logistics teams into high gear (forecast video)
    Bottled water by the truckload heading to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
  • Ecommerce delivery does not increase carbon emissions, but weekly supermarket runs do
    Last-mile movement is one of the least energy-efficient operations within supply chains, and efforts need to be taken to consciously reduce energy expended in that...
  • The great opportunity that comes with your data
    Technology such as dash cams, ELDs, telematics and even diagnostics systems are helping fleets better manage their drivers and assets, and the opportunities to use...
  • US sanctions Hong Kong firm posing as back door to Iran
    A Hong Kong firm was sanctioned this week by the Office of Foreign Assets Control for its alleged role in the illegal transshipment of U.S....
  • Mixed reality might be the edge that the logistics industry lacked all these years
    Mixed reality smart glasses allow workers to become hands-free with logistics operations, helping them to focus solely on the package at hand.
  • Living in a Trucker's Paradise
    A recent study found these cities to be the best for those who drive heavy-duty and tractor-trailer trucks.
  • Seattle's economic strength buoys regional drayage carriers
    Strong regional and transloading demand keep inbound numbers strong.
  • Driverless trucks debated ahead of proposed regulations
    ATA says rules should assume "drivers" will no longer be people.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2019
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Hong Kong bunker supply to tighten further on HSFO import cuts ahead of IMO 2020
    Currently, the situation in Hong Kong is very chaotic so we have to monitor all the cargo statuses daily, a trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: Kuwait to pump heavy crude in 2020, targets 3.2 mil b/d output
    The $10 billion Al-Zour refinery is due to come online next year after several years of delays due to parliament inquires.
  • Fujairah bunker demand strengthens as discount to Singapore widens to new record
    "Demand is good at Fujairah currently despite regional tensions, so I believe there has been some buying interest diverted," a trader said.
  • LNG SHIPPING WEEKLY: Atlantic and Pacific shipping rates steady
    Pacific and Atlantic LNG ballast rates were unchanged at 100%.

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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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