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BRIEFS
January 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Iranian oil tanker still burning after collision off China coast
  • Seaspan takes delivery of fifth and final 11,000 TEU SAVER boxship
  • NYK aims to pursue innovation to stay ahead of competitors
  • US trade deficit climbs 3.2pc to US$50.5b in November
  • US calls on UK to get rid of EU rules post Brexit to boost trade
  • First director general of WTO, Peter Sutherland, dies at the age of 71
  • Technava introduces lubricant blending-on-board system in Greece, Cyprus
  • Smaller Passport Systems' cargo scanner for nuclear materials for airport use
  • Hong Kong Airlines most punctual airline in Asia; second globally in 2017
  • China Airlines inks deal to offer CSafe pharma containers
  • Hawaiian Airlines awarded share of US$227 million defence contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Crew missing, environmental disaster looming in East China Sea due to tanker collision
  • Rhine flooding impacts shipping
  • Schulte Group acquires PRONAV
  • Tiger Logistics ties up with Compass Forwarding & its subsidiary Falcon Maritime & Aviation to strengthen US, KSA & Brazil businesses
  • Adani Ports- dredging fleet emerges as India-s largest
  • Deendayal Port Trust-s investors- conference for SIPC, Kandla sees enthusiastic response
  • Port of Wilhelmshaven is Europe-s next gateway
  • PSA Singapore showcases advanced port technologies at -Intelligent Port of the Future- exhibition
  • States urged to tap into global trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pilot programmes to improve safety
  • LATAM Cargo
  • First vessel tackles winter season in Canada
  • Atlantide France joins Cargo Connections
  • Arizona airport to house Mexican and US customs
  • West Central Railways to procure drone cameras
  • Tiaca targeting Latin America
  • Nex scoops up more space in Germany
  • Strong cargo growth on Brussels - Cologne axis
  • Rail emissions slashed in Canada
  • Tegeler new MD and CFO of Buss Group
  • Rhine closure: Duisport a haven for bargees
  • Bimco's expectations for 2018
  • Three appointments at Atlas Air
  • Happy December for Finnair Cargo
  • CH Powell acquires Irwin Brown Company
  • Shippers aided by new rail service
  • The other Johnson succeeds Hayes

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Johnson gets UK shipping brief
  • Frontline needs either a consolidation partner or newbuildings to grow
  • Insurer calls for greater care in engine maintenance
  • China's coastal coal freight rate bounces back amid peak winter consumption
  • LNG trading picks up pace in Asia
  • Samsung HI asks employees to return part of salaries
  • Updated: Iranian port authority downplays pollution effect of Sanchi
  • Updated: Over 4,000 tonnes of gasoil misappropriated in Shell fuel theft
  • Hampton takes up Santos port leadership role

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Costs rise at Southampton as bigger ships and new services drive box congestion
  • Europe saw strong air cargo growth last year, despite noise and space issues
  • US imports hit new records in 2017, but ocean carrier indiscipline depresses rates
  • New lease of air cargo life promised for New York JFK Airport as investment flows
  • Atlas Air boosts management team with more men
  • Putting the new Silk Road in the picture
  • Jo Johnson appointed new UK shipping minister after resignation of John Hayes
  • Ed Harris reunites with Jim Foote as CSX's new vice president of operations
  • Andrew Peeler takes over from Mike Cooper as Yodel CEO

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Societe General joins SEA\LNG coalition
  • Crowley reorganizes its solutions group
  • Canadian Coast Guard picks Furuno for new SAR vessel class
  • ABS grants AIP for newbuilding conversion FPSO hull design
  • Ludovic Renou is new President of CMA CGM America
  • Eastern delivers trailing suction hopper dredge to Weeks Marine
  • Teekay's next gen shuttle tankers will burn LNG and recovered VOCs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • New boxship orders -will keep a lid on freight rates-
    Future deliveries leave little room to address fundamental ocean overcapacity, forcing lines to seek out cost savings, says BIMCO
  • Flex LNG takes delivery of first vessel amid bullish market mood
    Second ship is due on Thursday as spot rates hover around four-year high
  • Daily Briefing
    Compensation from oil spills is often covered by the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, but it's unclear whether...
  • Hayes leaves maritime role in UK government reshuffle
    UK shipping and maritime portfolio to be decided as former Universities Minister Jo Johnson replaces John Hayes
  • Global box traffic picked up in November
    Latest CTS figures show 3.7% volume jump during penultimate month of 2017, while full-year growth remains on course to come...
  • Supramax bulker rates supported in Asia
    Steady product flows out of southeast Asia and congestion at Indonesia-s coal ports help supramax rate increases in the Pacific...
  • Outlook improves for merged carriers
    Top European lines to see boost from M&A activity as market improves
  • US imports set to post 7% growth for 2017 amid higher retail industry sales
    Higher wages, improved employment rates and consumer confidence fuelled demand for goods, says NRF
  • DP World on track to post 10% gross volume growth for 2017
    Port operator invested more than $1bn to diversify its business across the supply chain and develop innovative technologies to date
  • Mixed signals from the demolition market amid latest capesize sale
    Concerns linger as to whether the demolition market can sustain prices about $500 per ldt
  • Port state control inspections focus on vessel risk profiles
    Multiple factors that influence the vessel-s or ship operator-s risk profile should be taken into account, says maritime safety consultancy...
  • STX Heavy to raise $4.28bn through share offering
    Offering will involve debt-for-equity swaps with company's 46 creditors
  • Cosco Shipping confirms Wan Min's departure
    Listed subsidiary announced chairman-s resignation with no replacement named yet
  • Risk of burning tanker Sanchi sinking is low, says NITC
    Iranian state tanker operator says intensity of the blaze has been lessened amid continued fire suppression efforts
  • Human error behind most vessel auxiliary engine damage cases
    Majority of auxiliary engine damage occurs almost immediately after maintenance work is completed, according to report by The Swedish Club
  • HSH Nordbank confirms feedership loan sale
    Bank sells JR Shipping debts to UK-based fund ahead of privatisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Jim Johnston, longtime OOIDA president, dies at 78
  • Prince Rupert promises imminent return to normal service
  • Analysis: Right or wrong, CSX intermodal trying new things
  • Supply-demand imbalance shaping Asia-Europe contracts
  • China-s recyclables ban harbinger of wider US export pain

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • GasLog Partners plans share sale
    Company is plotting a sale of stock to boost funds for fleet expansion; GasLog chairman Peter Livanos plans to buy $5m in shares.
  • CMA CGM taps new president for Americas
    Long serving CMA CGM employee in Asia makes move as Americas chief takes over China operations.
  • India frees Greek ship seized for casualty
    Dry bulk carrier was alleged to be involved in a collision at sea with a local fishing boat.
  • Kreuz Subsea lands five-vessel contract
    Singapore OSV owner says L&T deal is its biggest yet.
  • Workers reject Hyundai Heavy wage deal
    Vote could resurrect row over pay at Korean shipbuilder.
  • KfW finances $61m Arklow dry order
    German lender teams with DekaBank to fund bulkers at Ferus Smit.
  • DNB Markets launches MPC Container with buy rating
    Analysts see upturn in both asset values and fright rates aiding boxship owner.
  • Sjolie signs on at Ship Finance International
    Global Shipsholding 2 managing director set for new post at Fredriksen company.
  • SEA\LNG signs up Societe Generale
    LNG fuelling group nets first finance house.
  • Buss Group brings in Tegeler as MD
    German owner appoints Tilly Baker man to work with managing partner Johann Killinger.
  • Wisdom Marine earnings plunge 68%
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit fall in 2017 despite 10% revenue rise.
  • Teekay and Wartsila unveil new VOC tankers
    Shuttle vessels will run on LNG and gas evaporating from tanks during loading.
  • Steensland closes offer with 97% of Solvang
    Chairman and major shareholder will delist VLGC owner.
  • Japan heavyweights buy into Modec FPSO
    MOL, MES, Mitsui and Marubeni take stake in Petrobras' new unit.
  • BW Offshore investor dumps $36m share block
    Tanker owner Fredrik Mohn looks to have sold out of FPSO company.
  • Eidesvik Offshore launches second share sale
    Owner tries to raise another $4m as part of refinancing.
  • Pangaea Logistics files $100m shelf
    Major shareholders, including chief executive officer, set to also offload 34.5m common shares.
  • NITC downplays Sanchi explosion risk
    Tanker owner says risk of damaged suezmax tanker Sanchi sinking is low.
  • Schulte Group snaps up LNG specialist Pronav
    Traditional ship owner and ship manager says acquisition strengthens its gas business.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • LA city attorney sues port trucking companies, alleges driver exploitation
    The office of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has filed lawsuits against three Port of Los Angeles drayage trucking companies, allegin...
  • AgTC sends letter to POLB supporting proposed on-dock rail expansion
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition-s (AgTC) executive director has sent a letter to the Port of Long Beach-s Board of Harbor Commissi...
  • Renou takes helm of CMA CGM America
    French liner carrier CMA CGM Group has appointed Ludovic Renou to president of CMA CGM America, based in Norfolk, Va. He succeeds Marc Bou...
  • Owner of California shipping company guilty of hazardous materials violations
    The owner of a San Francisco Bay Area shipping company has pleaded guilty to illegally transporting hazardous materials and failing to prop...
  • FAA names Elwell acting administrator
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has appointed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Daniel Elwell to serve a...
  • The Swedish Club: Containerships have more auxiliary engine claims
    Diversified mutual marine insurance company The Swedish Club says that an investigation into auxiliary engine damage on ships has revealed ...
  • Jim Johnston, OOIDA president, dies
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) longtime president, Jim Johnston, died Monday after a year-long battle with lun...
  • State Department designates global terrorists
    The State Department has added Abukar Ali Adan, Muhammad al-Ghazali and Wanas al-Faqih to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorist...
  • DP World invests over $1b in capital expenditures in 2017
    Port operator DP World invested over $1 billion in capital expenditures in 2017 through acquisitions, operational expansion and facility de...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2018
  • Russian Northern Sea Route to gain momentum on Arctic output rise
    The landmark launch of the Yamal LNG project as well as other oil and gas projects in the Russian Arctic are set to boost commercial navigation via the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route.
  • Venezuelan oil production plummets amid chaos and industry defections
    Staggering debt, crumbling equipment and infrastructure, and mass worker resignations, have set the oil industry in Venezuela back decades.
  • OPEC oil output to average 32.68 mil b/d in 2018, 32.95 mil b/d in 2019: US EIA
    US oil production will average a record-setting 10.85 million b/d in 2019, an increase of 1.55 million b/d compared with 2017, despite expected increases of just $6.64/b and $7.28/b in WTI and Brent prices over that time period, the US Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • Brent to average $59.74/b in 2018, $61.43/b in 2019: US EIA
    US oil production will average a record-setting 10.85 million b/d in 2019, an increase of 1.55 million b/d compared with 2017, despite expected increases of just $6.64/b and $7.28/b in WTI and Brent prices over that time period, the US Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • Turkey's Energy Petrol grows 2017 bunker sales 10%
    Turkish bunkering company Energy Petrol grew its bunker sales 10% year on year to 410,000 mt, the company said Tuesday.
  • No 'large-scale' spill from Sanchi oil tanker: Xinhua
    No "large-scale oil spill" has been found in waters close to the stricken Iranian oil tanker which collided with a bulk freighter off eastern China at the weekend, the country's official Xinhua news agency reported Tuesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude remains higher on talk of supply constraints
    Analysts surveyed Monday by S&P Global Platts were expecting US crude stocks to fall 3.5 million barrels for the week ended January 5.
  • S Korea to lend financial support for LNG-fueled newbuilds as IMO 2020 sulfur cap rule looms
    S Korea's latest financial stimulus will support ship builders and promote use of LNG as a marine fuel.
  • FEATURE: Analysts skeptical of Pemex crude processing forecast
    "Any Mexican refinery is a wild card as Pemex's facilities are aging and the lack of resources is evident," oil analysis director S&P Global Platts Analytics,Lenny Rodriguez, said.
  • TANKERS: Increasing US crude exports important swing factor for Aframax freight
    "People buy the barrels and come into the market, but these are not scheduled liftings like Mexico, so you don't know what to expect," a source said.

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In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
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%.
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
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In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
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
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Oman to build Middle East's first green ship recycling hub
(Muscat Daily)
EU mulls 10-year tax holiday for jet and shipping fuels, draft shows
(Reuters)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
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
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