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BRIEFS
May 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • SEKO cites re-shoring as cause for expansion in New York, Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia container traffic increases 28pc in April to 49,000 TEU
  • Virginia container volumes increase 4.6pc in April to 225,196 TEU
  • Port of Oakland container volume up 4pc in April to 196,247 TEU
  • Yang Ming narrows quarterly loss 75.3pc to US$29 million
  • New US China trade deal eases access for beef, electronics, natural gas
  • Baltic Dry Index on May roller coaster ending more up than down so far
  • China's central bank sees difficulties funding belt and road scheme
  • Rotterdam launches online 'Navigate' route planning app for shippers
  • Frankfurt airport sets new tighter carbon reduction targets
  • Amsterdam airport successfully tests out smart airway bill checking system
  • Dubai's dnata to acquire AirLogistix USA to boost US operations

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Azkar becomes Dachser
  • Cochin Shipyard constructing passenger-cum-cargo vessels for A&N Islands under 'Make in India' initiative
  • ICS commits shipping to ambitious CO2 reduction objectives
  • In preparation for Brexit, topical freight & trade issues to be discussed at joint UK meeting
  • Kerry Logistics acquires Tuvia Italia
  • Milaha launches door-to-door shipping service between Qatar & UAE
  • Ministry of Shipping extends support to MANSA's conference on GST
  • SCFI rates down
  • SM Line expeditiously building up fleet
  • South Korean shipbuilding looking up
  • Timing of recovery in crude tanker shipping market seen dependent on level of scrapping
  • Oilmeals export shows impressive gain
  • Cochin pitched as an ideal bunkering destination at international bunkering conference
  • GMB discusses nautical regulatory framework & challenges with stakeholders
  • Several important decisions taken at Kandla Port Trust Board Meeting
  • India & UK to cooperate in urban transport sector
  • New independent GSA network launched
  • Exporters have certain apprehensions about GST: FIEO
  • India & Chile to implement expanded PTA

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Relocating to Dubai
  • Financial support for Spanish forwarders
  • Upgrading Kansas rail infrastructure
  • Finland back on the map
  • EU road transport more than pays its way
  • Italian companies announce software cooperation
  • Opening offices worldwide
  • UPS Latin America welcomes industry stalwart
  • Mixed bag of results for Marseille-Fos
  • Today: launch of new Oslo-Tel Aviv cargo route
  • Simpson picked for CCO post at J.B.Hunt
  • Car maker shifts parts transport services to railway
  • Silk Way joins Champ weight/balance programme
  • HHLA begins 2017 with strong tailwinds
  • Net profit vaults by more than 11%

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Spanish dockers prepare to strike over new decree
  • Decision-maker: Frank Coles, CEO, Transas
  • Costa Concordia captain begins 16-year jail sentence
  • India makes cabotage push
  • Profitability lies ahead as Maersk spells out recovering market
  • Families of 17 Stellar Daisy crew members agree to compensation
  • Berbera Port to serve trade needs of landlocked Ethiopia
  • O&G spending improves, but benefits to offshore will come later
  • Police take away more documents from Samsung HI in crane accident
  • Rising volume narrows HMM's Q1 operating loss
  • Evergreen in profit as Wan Hai, Yang Ming fall to first quarter loss
  • Lone investor blocks sale of Rickmers Maritime fleet to Navios
  • Baltic Dry Index recovers from three-week fall
  • Victim's remains found in Sewol wreckage
  • PSA reviewing HMM's handling fees

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • New era of competition sees AN-124 charter cost fall by up to 40%
  • Air cargo boom at Budapest Airport as multinational shippers move in
  • Amazon: 'find the best people for logistics outside logistics'
  • Analysis Q1: DSV, CH Robinson, Expeditors - and the winner is...
  • Disgruntled Rickmers Maritime bondholder seeks to block fleet sale to Navios
  • What is happening with Alibaba and liner shipping?
  • Benoit Dumont to be new CEO at Unilode
  • Amazon-ex Arthur Valdez aims to transform Target from elephant to gazelle

Marine Logweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Bollinger Algiers adds 4,000-ton lift dry dock
  • Modular L-ion battery system gets DNV GL type approval
  • ICS to IMO: Set hefty CO2 reduction targets
  • Norwegian Coastal Admin newbuild to have R-R hybrid system
  • Frontline fires another salvo in DHT takeover battle
  • Legislators seek offshore wind tax credits
  • Costa Concordia: Schettino starts serving prison term

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Hamburg shipping elite toast arrival of Lloyd's List Containers
    Rebranded magazine adds to Lloyd's List's portfolio of products
  • Koch takes fifth Diana capesize on charter
    Trader has chartered 15 dry bulk vessels so far this year
  • Navig8 Product Tankers slides to loss
    Rising costs overcome expanding revenues
  • Handysize earnings slip to lowest in two months
    Asian holidays bring a slight dip, but brokers suggest that US Gulf has bottomed out
  • DryShips takes delivery of second aframax tanker
    Latest vessel comes amid 17 recent acquisition deals
  • Junk bond rebellion could wreck Rickmers rescue
    Small investors may scupper deal with banks unless they get better outcome
  • Maersk Tankers offers refuge in pools
    Will taking the plunge protect owners in 2017, or be a sticking plaster masking inevitable decline?
  • Boskalis axes 230 head office jobs
    Dredging company continues with two-year cost-cutting agenda after poor 2016
  • DSME to get $6bn bailout after court dismisses investors' appeal
    Shipbuilder's private lenders to also provide refund guarantees of up to $500m for future orders
  • Accolades for Zim as Maersk acknowledges superior results
    Israeli line phasing in 10,000 teu ships to US east coast service as it builds on its strengths
  • Arctic states launch best practice forum for shipping
    Inaugural meeting to be held in London next month
  • ICS calls for more ambitious CO2 reduction goals
    Chamber tells IMO it also needs to recognise concerns raised by developing nations over the impact of emissions reductions on trade
  • OOCL receives first ultra large containership
    Company has another five 21,000 teu-class ships set for delivery this year
  • JES sets shipbuilding asset sales deadline at end-2017
    Move comes after independent auditor's second disclaimer of opinion
  • HMM narrows first-quarter operating losses
    Updated: Revenue up 14% year on year
  • Rickmers Maritime bondholder looking to halt fleet sale to Navios
    Company warns of liens and vessel arrests if matter is not resolved
  • Oetker name sails on as AO Shipping preserves heritage with newbuilding
    Shipping family's third generation making its mark as Hamburg Süd Oetker shareholders sell up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Werner Enterprises enters last-mile logistics market
  • Rail-truck pricing fight restrains US domestic intermodal rates
  • Global container trade expands at fastest pace since 2010
  • Bondholder challenges Rickmers Maritime fleet sale
  • Toll Logistics pushes Japan Post Holdings into the red
  • At Schneider, last-mile acquisitions fuel growth
  • NY-NJ port honing navigation for ships up to 18,000-TEU
  • Ethiopia gains access to Berbera Port
  • Maersk: Fundamentals in place for 2017 market revival
  • Indian authorities inch toward agreement to avoid strike
  • Evergreen swings to profit on higher rates, volume

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Judge ejects VT Halter lawsuit against offshore vessel duo
    Lawsuit over $3.3m in alleged debt shot down on technicality.
  • UBS sees orders as 'threat' to tanker stocks
    Analyst Spiro Dounis says he's 'not ready to buy' as supply side leaves reason for concern.
  • HMM operating loss narrows in first quarter
    Restructured Korean owner boosted by higher revenue in first three months.
  • Trio crash Webber's governance rankings
    Three newcomers find elite status in Wells Fargo's latest report, while one prominent shipping group has barely escaped the stragglers' list.
  • Top Ships strikes deal for $5m cash boost
    Low-profile investor Xanthe Holdings provides funds for growth plans, CFO says.
  • Maersk Tankers targets further pool expansion
    Growth of commercially managed fleet still a goal despite record vessel count.
  • Frontline fights on in battle for DHT Holdings
    Robert Hvide Macleod takes aim at twin CEO's structure in latest open letter.
  • Maersk Supply lands major Culzean deal
    Danish owner scoops another integrated contract in the North Sea.
  • Diana secures better rates for bulker pair
    Koch Shipping keeps doing business with Greek owner and Narina Maritime extends existing charter.
  • Topaz wins Med MPSV charter
    UAE owner says multipurpose ship clinches deal with oil major.
  • Schettino starts jail term 'like ship boy'
    Costa Concordia captain scrubs out new cell after final Italian appeal fails.
  • Euronav on the road with $200m bond issue
    Paddy Rodgers explains why leading tanker market consolidator is looking at a new capital source.
  • Pangaea sees uptick in quarterly profit
    Bottom line grows modestly, but adjusted profit surges as market improves.
  • Police raid Samsung for second time
    Investigations into fatal crane collapse at Korean shipyard continues.
  • Yang Ming slashes first quarter loss
    Taiwanese container line improves result as revenue grows.
  • RMT bondholder looks to block Navios boxship sale
    Legal move by investor said to be unprecedented in the history of Singapore's bond market.
  • Cosco Corp wins FSRU module contract
    Singapore-listed shipbuilding group puts pen to paper with European buyer.
  • Boskalis axeing 230 office jobs
    Dutch shipping group needs to save money in downturn.
  • Evergreen makes it back into the black
    Taiwanese container line boosted by revenue rise in the first quarter.
  • Meiji Shipping beats its earnings forecast
    Diversified Japanese shipowner boosts its full-year profit thanks to higher revenue.
  • Gener8 Maritime deal marks first VLCC price rise since January
    Transaction indicates a 5% bump in the value of a five-year-old VLCC, analyst says.
  • Soechi Lines plots $300m bond sale
    Indonesian tanker owner aims to boost finances with seven-year debt.
  • Wartsila expands with Greensmith takeover
    Finnish shipping solutions company expands energy footprint with acquisition of leading US firm.
  • Navios Maritime Partners reloads after spending spree
    New York-listed owner puts an extra $500m on the shelf after busy couple of months.
  • Swiber companies enter liquidation
    Two liquidators from Deloitte & Touche are appointed at Southsea Marine and Swiber Atlantis.
  • Hansson family snaps up more NAO shares
    Shipowner takes his holding in OSV specialist to 6.5% with latest deals.
  • Crewman killed in tanker fire
    Three others injured after blaze at Al Hamriyah in the UAE.
  • Milaha launches UAE cargo run
    Qatari owner looking to capitalise on trade between Doha and Dubai.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Airbus' commercial drone startup takes off
    Airbus has launched its U.S. base and operations of a new commercial drone startup, dubbed Airbus Aerial, the French aerospace manufacturer...
  • Oakland begins project to increase crane height
    Port of Oakland said work has begun on raising four ship-to-shore cranes at the Ocean International Container Terminal. The port said the ...
  • Port of Quincy, Wash. looks for dry bulk cargo
    The Port of Quincy Intermodal Terminal, located in central Washington on the BNSF Stevens Pass Line, said that it is holding discussions wi...
  • APM Terminals Gothenburg initiates lockout action
    Port terminal operator APM Terminals will initiate a partial lockout of dockworkers at its facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, effective May 19...
  • HMM buys Algeciras terminal
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is purchasing a port terminal in Spain for 117.6 billion South Korean won (U.S. $105.2 million), according to...
  • Port of Marseille Fos volumes drop 3% in Q1
    The French Mediterranean Port of Marseille Fos saw its throughput drop of 3 percent to 19.56 metric tons across all cargo sectors in the fi...
  • Drewry: Global container volumes up sharply in Q1
    Container volumes in the first quarter of 2017 were sharply higher than in the same 2016 period, according to a recent report from Drewry c...
  • Dachser rebrands Iberian subsidiary
    German global third-party logistics company Dachser has completed the integrations of its Iberian subsidiary Azkar Group into its European ...
  • S.C. gas tax hike gets official green light
    The South Carolina legislature has overruled Gov. Henry McMaster's veto on a highway funding bill that will increase the state's current 16...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • EKOFISK TRACKER: North Sea loadings down to 257,143 b/d last week
    This was an average of 257,143 b/d, down 85,714 b/d from the previous week.
  • Stable ULSD crack lifts sour VGO with sweet feedstock on iffy footing
    The crack for ULSD against region-dominant Louisiana Light Sweet crude has been rangebound at $10.95-$11.15/b since May 5
  • East-West 380 CST fuel oil swap hits lowest since Feb on firmer barges
    The weakening paper spread has led arbitrage window for deliveries between Rotterdam and Singapore to close.
  • Expected May distillate arrivals from USGC edge up to 710,000 mt
    That has left May lagging behind in terms of arrivals compared with April which saw 1.25 million mt of distillates from the US Gulf Coast.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • TRADER NOTE: Hanne Sorensen to be interim CEO of V. Group
    New CEO is scheduled to start in Q4 2017.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Arabia, Russia agree that 9-month extension to output cut deal needed
    "Preliminary consultations show that everybody is committed" to the output agreement, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said.
  • FUTURES: Crude up; market mulls Saudi, Russian agreement to cuts

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
COMPANIES
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
SHIPPING
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
SAFETY & SECURITY
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
LOGISTICS
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
PORTS
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
LEGISLATION
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
SHIPPING
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
PORTS
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
LEGISLATION
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
PORTS
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
LOGISTICS
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
PORTS
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
PORTS
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
PORTS
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
COMPANIES
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
INDUSTRY
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
EDUCATION
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
LOGISTICS
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
ENVIRONMENT
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
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