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January 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 1pc to US$897/TEU, up 3.3pc to USWC
  • Singapore still world's 2nd largest container port, handling 33.7m TEU in 2017
  • HMM rejects SM Line's trans-Pacific pact offer
  • S Korea's Incheon port handles all-time high of 3.04 million TEU in 2017
  • Cosco receives 3rd 14,500 TEU vessel from China State Shipbuilding
  • DP World forecasts 10pc growth in box throughput in 2017 with new investments
  • Boxship charter market in healthy state but owners still have concerns
  • GLP to delist from Singapore in a US$12b privatisation deal
  • TIACA expands presence in Latin America
  • Arizona airport to open air cargo hub to process US-Mexico e-commerce traffic
  • Dog food and semiconductors compete for tight air cargo space

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange LNG Panellists Group formed
  • Prologue & Prelude to the Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • RCL's new common feeder service inaugurated at DBGT
  • Foundation stone laid for International Cruise Terminal at Mumbai Port
  • Indo-Iran joint business seminar discusses Chabahar Port, opportunities in Free Zone & Transit Corridors
  • JNPT appointed Special Planning Authority for SEZ project
  • Key govt officials visit JN Port
  • MANSA welcomes Mumbai Port's decision to implement round-the-clock cargo handling operations
  • Mansukh Mandaviya inspects facilities, ongoing projects at KoPT & IWAI jetty
  • Commerce Secretary calls for urgently devising policy framework to address export finance issues
  • Suggestions put forward by FIEO President Ganesh Kumar Gupta during the 3rd meeting of the Council for Trade Development & Promotion held in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nordic cool
  • VAP calls for more railfreight infrastructure
  • New director in St Petersburg office
  • Geodis ships 2.3 million orders
  • Delivery of first serially produced e-trucks
  • Boeing builds big cargo drone prototype
  • CI6 service to connect East China to West India
  • Hamburg Süd: Horn receives sceptre from Graumann
  • Mosolf scoops up releasing agent AFG
  • India launches smart freight operation app
  • Shanghai-Europe rates rise further, says Drewry
  • European airports continue to note cargo upsurge
  • Pyramidal takeover in Brazil
  • 147,000 carloads of new rail traffic annually
  • Janel Group grows on Pacific coast
  • Year of gains for Port of Prince Rupert
  • Slot booking app goes live at Brussels airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
  • Daewoo Mangalia takeover still on target, says Damen
  • Hyundai HI tipped to win LNG carriers from Sovcomflot
  • Yangzijiang establishes leasing and chartering company in Singapore
  • Baltic Exchange gears up for LNG index with panellist group
  • Korea Maritime Corporation to back building of 200 ships by 2020

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Air freight community high on strong December and full-year 2017 figures
  • Spot rates remain flat on Asia-Europe/US trades as carriers fear losing volumes
  • Gefco buys Morocco-Europe fashion and automotive groupage operator GLT
  • Rhenus aims to ease Brazilian services with takeover of local broker Pirâmide SeaAir
  • One in 12 lorries may be fitted with device to give false emission readings
  • Crowley makes changes at the top in Caribbean and Central America
  • Toyota signs Amazon, Pizza Hut and Uber as driverless-delivery partners

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Foss Maritime appoints Bryceon Sumner as CFO
  • Fincantieri to offer FREMM based frigate for Navy's FFG (X) program
  • Armstrong Marine cat completes first Hawaii tour
  • Trump Administration offshore drilling plan meets strong opposition
  • Baltic Exchange to develop LNG shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Could Cosco still have eyes for Gener8?
    Chinese conglomerate revealed to have been a rival to Euronav in Gener8 deal, but speculation is rife that interest in...
  • Kea Trader salvage operation resumes
    New salvage contract expected to be announced in the next week as costs surpass $100m
  • How much of a threat is Yemen to international shipping?
    As disruption related to the war persists, motivations for piracy attacks remain ambiguous and solutions elusive
  • Shipping notes from Wall Street
    Alternative finance gets more complex but owners have the upper hand
  • Daily Briefing
    Miller Insurance declines to comment on what it says is a 'client matter' after International Group says proposed tender is...
  • UK shortsea capacity grows
    Total capacity rises but Scandinavia trade continues to decline
  • Ocean freight rates firm ahead of Chinese New Year
    Ships close to full on major east-west trades ahead of January 15 GRIs, but excess vessel supply will come to...
  • Ship calls at LA and Long Beach show long-term decline
    Overcapacity plagues southern Californian heavyweights as ship sizes increase and competition intensifies
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
    Creditors have until April 10 to lodge claims for payments
  • ABS hires Lewis for media role
    Gareth Lewis leaves Associated British Ports for ABS
  • Cosco signs VLCCs deal with Sinochem
    State shipping giant eyes continued expansion of its fleet
  • Rescuers resume Sanchi firefighting operation
    Shanghai's maritime search and rescue officials request more fire extinguishing foam supplies from neighbouring provinces to battle the flames
  • Korean shipbuilders bet on environmentally sustainable vessels
    Industry participants expect demand for 'green' vessels to increase amid tightening regulations
  • South Carolina Ports seeks government funding for new terminal
    Future terminal in Jasper County, South Carolina to be jointly developed with Georgia Ports Authority
  • PSA and Institution of Engineers Singapore launch port and marine certification
    Global port operator will work with IES to identify skills needed to meet operational requirements for smart ports
  • Capital Product Partners buys aframax with attached four-year charter
    Tanker will be purchased from parent in drop-down transaction for $52.5m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Evergreen orders eight 11,000 TEU ships
  • Port of Oakland pushes truckers to upgrade tractors
  • Politics clouds outlook for breakbulk steel shipments
  • Deal makes DCLI largest US chassis provider
  • Brazil chicken exports firm, after health issue addressed
  • East-west rates rise ahead of Lunar New Year

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • LA port has best year due to better efficiency
    Facility says it saw the most cargo traffic ever in 2017 and moved the most freight of any Western Hemisphere port.
  • Singapore box traffic up from shipping alliance shuffle
    Cargo tonnage and bunker sales also benefited in 2017, according to Port of Singapore.
  • Greeks swoop on third Chevron tanker
    Horizon Tankers linked to deal for 2003-built aframax.
  • EMGS ship utilisation crashes back
    But Oslo-listed owner has reactivated one of two vessels for multi-client work.
  • Shanghai port profit surges in 2017
    Chinese terminal made $1.8bn on a net basis last year.
  • Cochin Shipyard signs Mumbai shiprepair deal
    Indian shipbuilder to help expand yard facilities at domestic port.
  • Commerzbank starts Hapag coverage with 'buy'
    German bank says there is 35% upside to stock within a year.
  • More boxes removed as Kea Trader wreck rotates
    Salvors have removed all but 99 containers from stricken Lomar vessel.
  • Imabari buying rival Minaminippon yard
    Shipbuilder snapping up stakes owned by MES and MOL.
  • HHI 'moves ahead with $2bn Oilbank IPO'
    Korean yard group said to have brought in advisors to list refiner.
  • Russian tankers sold to repay bunker debt
    Volgo-Don Shipping Agency vessels auctioned by Ukrainian court.
  • Owner: Andromeda arms cargo not illegal
    Greek company says storage for explosives was offered in Libya, but it chose not to go.
  • UPDATE: Sanchi 'keeps exploding'
    Blasts on stricken NITC suezmax hampering firefighting and rescue efforts.
  • Tiger Bulk registers Scorpio Bulkers shares for sale
    Company may divest 2.1% interest acquired in November as part of sale of three ultramaxes to New York-listed SB.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Executive Moves: TraPac, IANA, American Maritime Partnership and Odfjell
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock TraPac appoints new president and CEO; IANA installs 2018 board of directors and officers; the American Mar...
  • French ports will be linked to Switzerland via rail
    Naviland Cargo and the French ports of Marseille Fos and Le Havre are launching a rail shuttle container service to Switzerland in mid-Marc...
  • Delta Airlines sees cargo revenues soar 14.4% in Q4
    Delta Airlines increased cargo revenues 14.4 percent for the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, driven by higher v...
  • Rhenus snatches up Pirâmide SeaAir
    The Rhenus Group acquired Brazilian customs broker and software provider Pirâmide SeaAir Comércio Exterior this month, the company announce...
  • WLS: Post-peak season carrier capacity drops marginally on major east-west trades
    In the fourth quarter of 2017, ocean carrier capacity decreased slightly across two out of the three major east-west trades following a rel...
  • Boeing unveils cargo drone for last-mile deliveries
    U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing unveiled a working prototype cargo drone on Thursday with the end goal being "the ability to carry hundr...
  • GAO report details CBP failures to verify licenses for radiological imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) airport officials have not verified licenses for some radiological imports and its processes do no...
  • Commerce submits results of national security investigation of steel imports to Trump
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday formally submitted to President Donald Trump the results of an investigation led by his departme...
  • Port of Felixstowe begins next phase of expansion efforts
    A new paved container yard will be constructed at the port for increased container storage and handling. Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • US to renew 120-day waiver on oil-related Iran sanctions for the last time
    US President Donald Trump said Friday he will renew for another 120 days waivers on sanctions targeting Iranian oil sector but warned Congress and European allies that they need to fix the nuclear deal or the US would withdraw from it.
  • Nigeria oil production rises to 2.06 mil b/d on higher exports: ministry
    Nigeria's crude oil production, including condensates, rose to 2.057 million b/d in December on higher exports along with stronger production from some of the key fields, the oil ministry said Friday.
  • Russian Novak says $70/b oil price may be short term; early to speak of output cut deal exit: report
    High oil prices that hit three-year high level of $70/b this week do not necessarily mean the oil market has balanced as they could be of a short-term nature, with the OPEC/non-OPEC coalition to continue monitoring the situation on the market, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said Friday.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC deal should end smoothly if oil above $70/b over 6 months: Lukoil
    OPEC and non-OPEC crude producers participating in the joint output cut deal should smoothly exit the agreement to curb their production if the oil price stays at $70/b for some time, CEO of Russia's second-largest oil company Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, said Friday, warning, however, against "hasty actions" amid an unstable market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 10% to 1,035,000 mt: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 10.2% to 1,035,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, data from PJK International showed.
  • FOB Rotterdam HSFO barge crack plunges to 18-month low
    High sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge cracks have fallen to their lowest levels in 18 months due to the surge in ICE Brent crude futures and weak fundamentals, unable to counter the downward pressure coming from the crude market.
  • Strong winds to disrupt Istanbul weekend bunkering: sources
    Strong winds are expected in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Istanbul, over the weekend but this has left suppliers divided as to the impact on bunkering activity.
  • Singapore 2017 bunker sales grew 4.2% to record high of 50.6 million mt
    Spurred by global trade growth, repositioning of shipping alliances.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes over 5% growth in bunker sales in 2018
    "Volumes in Singapore are likely to be steady to higher in 2018," Cosulich said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to lower; eyes on US Iran sanctions decision
    The bullish scenario is built-in and profit-taking is due to happen soon, Tony Nunan, senior adviser at Mitsubishi Corporation 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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