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February 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line lost US$376m in 2016 - parent company in the red for $1.9b
  • Maersk pays US$230,000 to settle Russian Anti-Monopoly Case
  • US posts its highest deficit in four years
  • S Carolina ports handle record 185,018 TEU in January
  • Capital improvements at Port of Oakland carry US$600 million price tag
  • GE to slash 250 workers at North Fort Worth locomotive plant
  • March conference on Africa ports expansion
  • Japan's air cargo forecast to grow 3.6pc in FY2017
  • Doha's HIA sees cargo volume rise 20.8pc in 2016 to 1.7m tonnes
  • IATA Cargo iQ develops 2nd phase of Smart Data project

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • AMTOI Day 2017 acknowledges the selfless service of the armed forces
  • INTTRA container orders surge 16 pc in 2016
  • Jacques Saadé appoints Rodolphe Saadé Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group
  • Maersk Line improves volumes & market share in 2016
  • India importing more wheat
  • APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP for paper-free Customs clearance procedure
  • Longest container vessel berths at Haldia International Container Terminal, Haldia Dock Complex
  • 'The allocation of funds for infrastructure development will result in long-term benefits for the economy'
  • Alibaba partnering with logistics & transportation companies to reduce shipping costs
  • Budget proposes doing away with import duty on nickel
  • Cabinet apprised of MoU between India & France in the fields of science, technology & innovation
  • CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • Essar Projects bags contract for laying 100 km natural gas pipeline from Jalandhar to Amritsar
  • Exports showing positive growth since Sept. last year
  • Rationalised Customs & excise duties in Budget seen benefiting manufacturing & global competitiveness

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On course for Industry 4.0
  • Securing market share
  • Repeat order for 3,000 new trailers
  • Rachel Morley joins Bifa board
  • Hamburg Süd opens own agency in Dubai
  • Reducing emissions with high cube swap bodies
  • Using a partner's warehouse
  • Investment in Jaxport a matter of authority
  • Gysev Cargo drives change
  • Perishables push up volumes from Reunion
  • Ifs and buts to Hamburg's fairway adjustment
  • Substantial growth in net income in 2016
  • Heart of Georgia Railroad in new hands
  • Swissport to handle Emirates Skycargo at three French...
  • Hillebrand's Marsili from Australia to New Zealand
  • Fair winds not headwinds expected in 2017
  • Rotterdam exercises modesty
  • Rail line to connect Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran
  • Jacques Saadé hands CMA CGM helm to son
  • Etihad Cargo with flat volume evolution in 2016

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Bertram Rickmers sells project carrier business
  • Enforcement failure undermining container weighing rule
  • Rotterdam loses more ground to Antwerp in containers
  • Bourbon and SBM Offshore see another year of offshore woe
  • Epic Gas posts loss for 2016
  • Marine fire expert highlights little-known ship hold fire risks
  • HMM slashes net loss to USD3.68 million
  • Maersk Line drive for market share boosts volumes by 9% in 2016
  • Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding to expand energy-related business
  • Mid-sized Japanese ship operators expect to stay in profit
  • Precious Shipping loses USD75 million but predicts bulk market comeback
  • KDB chief vows no more bailouts for DSME
  • Courage Marine to sell Supramax for USD7.35 million

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Freight booking platforms: our beef is with inefficiency - not forwarders. But can online booking deliver?
  • IATA takes a dim view of growth predictions for air freight in 2017
  • Echo Global profits hit, but cost of Command integration will bring payback, says CEO
  • Best of both worlds on the waterfront, promises new ship agency
  • Etihad fails to boost cargo volumes in 'very tough' environment
  • FedEx Fulfillment looks to take on Amazon in SME e-commerce market
  • Rodolphe Saadé replaces father as CMA CGM chief

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • First U.S.-built Rotortug now in service with Seabulk Towing
  • NTSB: Boaters should be required to take safety courses
  • Dry bulk sector recovery ahead, says Drewry
  • CRS issues new report on Navy shipbuilding
  • Damen takes delivery of its 1,000th R-R azimuth thruster
  • New PrimeShip HULL software released by ClassNK
  • VIDEO: DNV GL unlocks maritime potential of big data
  • Polarcus to bareboat second vessel to Sovcomflot

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Globus clinches private placement and debt swap
    Bulker owner raises $5m from new investors and issues further shares to cancel $20m of debt
  • Frontline fires back at DHT board over takeover bid
    Fredriksen's tanker giant says its offer is 'highly compelling'
  • Xeneta secures further funding
    Cash boost for box pricing platform
  • Daily capesize earnings $1,900 below panamax
    Chinese fixings show recovery after New Year but record iron ore stocks could curb vessel demand
  • Newbuilding deliveries outweigh demand gains for LR product tankers
    Large LR2 and LR3 newbuilding tonnage is hitting the water
  • Bottiglieri says it has viable cash flow
    Naples-based dry bulk and tankers owner hails business as usual amid bankruptcy protection proceedings
  • Navios Acquisition posts reduced profits
    Longer-term charters cushioned owner from tanker market 'correction'
  • Europe likely to reject renewed Iran sanctions
    UK will build on nuclear deal to deepen ties, says ambassador
  • Shipping operations resume in Western Australia following tropical low
    Ports reopen with caution as weather front moves inland
  • Yang Ming to stumble but not fall
    Taiwanese carrier will likely survive its financial crunch through refinancing and better earnings
  • Tell me the truth
    'Fake news' is not such a modern invention, despite the US president's trumpeting
  • Clock is ticking for Maersk Tankers
    It is crunch time as the chief executive and his team work with the energy management team and board of directors of AP Moller-Maersk to decide the fate of the product tanker company
  • Losses on vessel sales lead to wider 2016 deficit for Precious Shipping
    Thai dry bulk operator says continued scrapping necessary for better 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Pallet by pallet, US LTL trucking demand grows
  • Port Arthur prepares to expand breakbulk capacity
  • US imports to jump on consumer spending
  • Rickmers Group sells breakbulk/project carrier
  • 272-ton crane makes first lift at Milwaukee
  • Hamburg gets conditional OK to deepen Elbe River
  • Interest in US surface transport acquisitions rises
  • Rotterdam container trade resumes growth
  • Transport providers adjusting to Amazon threat
  • JNPT gains clients for struggling import plan
  • Maersk gained share from 2016 price war

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • DOF bond convert puts Mogster in minority
    Bond investors exchange debt for equity that leaves largest shareholder with 49.97% of offshore vessel owner.
  • Burke: tanker supply overwhelms demand
    Ridgebury CEO questions outlook for 'manageable' fleet supply growth.
  • Navios Acquisition suffers dip in profit
    But New York-listed tanker owner's long-term charter book keeps rates above market.
  • Twin attraction continues Maersk Tankers pool push
    Momentum around new membership continues amid gloomy product market outlook.
  • Songa Bulk seeks $50m from placement
    Arne Blystad-led owner looking to raise more cash to fund asset play project.
  • KDB: no new cash for DSME
    State bank will not pump more money into yard despite big looming debt payments.
  • Bottiglieri: it's 'business as usual'
    Owner says don't confuse its restructuring process with those of companies in financial difficulty.
  • Tsakos family explores new private equity partnerships
    Private arm of Greek owner is studying approaches from a number of private fund investors, but has made no commitment yet.
  • Frontline keeps chase for DHT alive
    Oslo-listed owner makes its case for takeover after seeing initial approach receive cold shoulder.
  • Nigeria thwarts attacks on tanker, LPGC
    Navy fights off pirates targeting Naftomar and Teekay vessels.
  • HNA Group merges shipping and tech arms
    China's group's shipping and shipbuilding activities are being swallowed up by its technology division.
  • GasLog closes Gastrade FSRU deal
    LNG carrier owner buying 20% of Greek company controlled by Asimina-Eleni Copelouzos.
  • Costs clobber SCI as profit plunges
    Indian state owner hit by higher charter, wage, fuel and repair expenses in third quarter.
  • Columbia-Marlow merger going 'swimmingly'
    Plans to combine Cyprus-based shipmanagers progressing well, Columbia boss says.
  • Xeneta pockets $12m from investors
    Freight benchmarking platform attracts fresh cash from Smedvig Capital and others.
  • Maersk Line settles with Russian authorities
    Danish conglomerate will pay $0.23m instead of an initial fine of $12m.
  • Loan provisions hit $962m at Commerzbank
    Shipping gets the blame for increase in losses at German lender.
  • Crewman killed in blast on cruiseship
    Exploding gas cylinder blamed for death on Emerald Princess in New Zealand.
  • Restructured Prosafe hires new CEO
    Cyprus-based owner reveals management reshuffle as it enters newbuilding negotiations with Cosco.
  • Stopford: time to plan for dry bulk recovery
    Clarksons man believes owners have to prepare now for inevitable market upturn.
  • Winning linked to Carval capesize
    Singapore owner said to have snapped up 2002-built bulker.
  • Yara International swings to loss in fourth
    Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner hit by lower revenue in final three months.
  • EMGS trims quarterly and annual loss
    A more stable oil price helps Oslo-listed company reduce its red ink with cost cuts on track.
  • Maersk Tankers confirms 10 LR2s at Dalian Shipyard
    Danish owner says newbuilding series is part of fleet renewal effort and contains unique optional element.
  • SCF in bareboat deal with Polarcus
    Middle East owner wins multi-year contract valued at $72m from Russian conglomerate.
  • CP Offen tanker pair sold for $36m
    Identity of buyer not yet clear as banks offload MRs.
  • American Shipping sells out $220m bond
    Tanker owner's Oslo debt issue "significantly over-subscribed".

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • 'Transit cargo' moving to U.S. important to Canadian economy
    Source: JPL Designs/Shutterstock Speakers from the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert, Montreal and Halifax said sizeable portions of cargo mov...
  • Executive Moves: Iptor Supply Chains Systems and PayAnyBiz
    Supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services provider Iptor Supply Chains Systems has named Eric Dodd as chief fin...
  • Report: Yang Ming raises $54m in private share sale
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has secured more than $54 million via a private stock offering, according to multiple media reports. The ...
  • AP: Panama Canal still suffering from growing pains
    More than seven months since the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, the important Central American waterway is still suffering from grow...
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries turns profit in 2016
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) had a net profit of 682.3 billion South Korean won (U.S. $594.8 million) for 2016, up from a loss of 1.36 tr...
  • Rodolphe Saadé named CEO of CMA CGM Group
    Rodolphe Saadé has been named chief executive officer of the CMA CGM Group. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Jacques Saadé appointed ...
  • Commentary: Comparing and contrasting India, China
    As the world continues to move forward from the surprises of 2016, it is worth examining how China and India, the two fastest growing major...
  • Xeneta secures second funding round
    The Norway-based ocean freight rate benchmarking platform Xeneta said Thursday it has raised $12 million in a Series B investment round led...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.2% in 2016
    Throughput of oil products rose 0.3% last year, following an 18% rise in 2015.
  • INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping completes Fleet Rejuvenation Plan
    "Eventually, we will likely install scrubbers a year or two later after the regulation kicks in."
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: Monjasa sets quality as key to riding out bunker market upheaval
    "Where we take comfort is that we don't see our relative market share in any market declining."
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker industry association appoints new CEO Justin Murphy
    Murphy was previously CEO of Brightoil Shipping in Singapore.
  • BHP Billiton approves $2.2 bil Mad Dog 2 Gulf of Mexico project
    BHP Billiton holds a 23.9% participating interest in the Mad Dog field
  • FUTURES 2: Crude edges up amid fall in US gasoline stocks
  • FUTURES: Crude edges higher despite near-record US crude build
  • Iraq reduces pumping at Basrah oil terminal for 24 hours-- status reports
    The reduction is due to work to install a new pipeline
  • ANALYSIS: Iran siphons off oil market share from capped OPEC competitors
    Iran was the only Middle Eastern producer to see exports rise in January

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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
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