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January 25, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL blanks 16 sailings on Asia- America run on Chinese New Year lull
  • Asian countries sparkle in Agility's emerging markets rankings
  • ONE to become world's sixth largest container shipping carrier
  • US manufacturers thank Congress for tax relieve bill
  • Wan Hai and Interasia Lines to launch new service
  • 2M alliance drops Southampton on Asia-Europe service
  • CN profit up 156pc due to US tax cut, sales up 2pc on box growth
  • Tanzania suspends registration of foreign vessels after drug seizure
  • Dutch shipowner orders electric inland barges
  • WTO rules insufficient to prevent China distorting market: US
  • US fines lab for flying radioactive material on cargo flight
  • TSA insists on tighter air cargo screening from Mideast Arab states
  • UPS visits Bahrain to hold talks over expanding its cargo operations
  • Kansas City airport has bumper passenger year as cargo declines

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • CMA CGM recruits one of the best experts worldwide to accelerate its digital transformation
  • Kerry Indev Logistics to receive 'World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit' in New Delhi
  • Port of Antwerp again achieves record freight volume
  • SIPC Kandla investor conference in Ahmedabad draws enthusiastic response
  • e-commerce driving air cargo growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UIRR: directive 92/106 amendment - good proposal
  • US shortline railroad invests in rail/truck facility
  • Qatar Airways Cargo's first five QEP stations
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics' new man in Germany
  • Nola planning second container terminal
  • Hermes slashes delivery times
  • Elvis dissolves cool load network
  • New distributor in China for Konecranes
  • Amsterdam airport sets new personal best in 2017
  • Chinese launching another freight train to Europe
  • Good year for cargo at port of Helsinki
  • Joint venture in Sri Lanka
  • Rail transport saves 21 million road km
  • Contship Italia holding course and speed
  • From Schmidbauer to Bayern Munich - and back
  • Turkish Cargo lends wings to penguins and lions

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • US adds six to North Korea vessel sanctions list
  • Product tanker recovery raises spectre of renewed excess ordering
  • Baku port pulls ahead
  • Computer system aims to make shipping safer
  • Box ships getting scarcer, hire rates firming
  • More VLCC sales keep scrap prices down
  • Wisdom Marine continues fleet expansion with Imabari orders

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • E-commerce and pharma piloting strong air freight performance into 2018
  • Ocean carriers must do their homework before sitting down for contract negotiations
  • Blockchain technology the measure of trust between supply chain partners
  • Contship Italia volumes decline in 2017, but rail freight traffic is on the up
  • Analysis: FedEx still in great shape and busy on all fronts every day
  • The way to avoid common customs traps
  • Transport Intelligence's Total Logistics 2018 - everything you need to know
  • CMA CGM digital push sees Rajesh Krishnamurthy on board as VP of IT

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • USCG issues RFP for new fleet of cutter boats-large
  • Royal Caribbean employees get an $80 million surprise bonus
  • Ferry operators opt for Imtra equipment for key projects
  • CMA CGM names Group Senior VP IT and Transformation
  • Yemen conflict prompts new guidance on maritime security

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers eyes consolidation deals
    Scorpio Bulkers president Robert Bugbee predicts that at least five fleet consolidation deals will take place within a year
  • Shipping investors shift focus to yields from assets in market upturn
    Newbuildings become undesirable as investors seek stable, long term returns
  • Poseidon expands fleet with nine boxships
    George Youroukos-led vehicle finds alternatives to Diana Containers units ahead of potential Euroseas merger
  • Shipping gets new guidance on Red Sea threat
    BIMCO, ICS and Intertanko partner up to prepare shipowners
  • Hamburg shipping out to scupper takeover of HSH Nordbank
    US investors could call time on big family owners, industry figures warn
  • Western banks here for the long haul in shipping finance
    Bank lending remains more cost competitive in the long-run than leasing and private equity
  • Transparency International turns spotlight on IMO
    Non-profit group hiring consultant for two-month project to examine regulator's transparency, accountability and integrity
  • Shipping shows it's getting serious about digital
    New hires are a step in the right direction as digital transformation comes to the shipping industry
  • BBC's Bryant named as host of Lloyd's List Americas Awards
    May 23 Houston event will follow Informa KNect 365's Gas Shipping North America conference
  • More scrapping and limited newbuilding to support crude carriers
    Financing markets favour secondhand over newbuilding deals while scrapping remains high, with weak rates and regulation, Marine Money is told
  • Daily Briefing
    The decision by CMA CGM to go with LNG for vessels that will be traded on long-haul between Asia and...
  • Nova Marine Carriers targeting dry bulk consolidation and growth
    Chief executive of 100-vessel family business talks about the company's expansion and why scale matters
  • Wisdom Marine firms up handysizes order
    Dry bulk owner has ordered around six bulk carriers between October 2016 and January 2017
  • Contship Italia reports traffic dip in 'challenging year'
    Italian operator sees 1.3% fall in throughput numbers, as healthy gateway traffic helps mask disappointing transhipment volumes
  • Chinese shipyards facing shrinking backlog and rising costs
    New orders are expected to remain on an uptrend this year, but backlog will continue to contract
  • Waigaoqiao yard wins court battle with CLdN Bulk
    Ruling adds $12.8m to shipbuilder's 2017 profit figure
  • HHI sees 52% jump in value of new orders in 2017
    Strong order growth attributed to low base the previous year
  • Grounded and breached VLEC underway after refloat and repairs
    Incidents in the Suez Canal did not result in any pollution or casualties
  • China's policy to cut steel capacity will hurt bulker trades
    After iron ore imports hit records in 2017, capesize and panamax bulk segments to be affected by move
  • Storm helps break up Sanchi oil slicks
    Smaller oil oil patches have been found drifting to the southeast of the wreck
  • Teekay to raise up to $115m with sale of convertible notes
    Group also looking to offer 10m shares in a public offering
  • Costamare beats Wall Street forecasts for fourth quarter
    Greece-based boxship owner already locking in higher 2018 charter rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • NY-NJ port grapples with rail delays
  • LA-LB tech's quest: More trucker dual transactions
  • Demurrage-detention regulatory relief for BCOs slow coming
  • MSC adds Europe-Africa ro-ro service
  • Gateway Terminals tops productivity gains at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • Damen to deliver its first CSD to South Africa
    Dutch shipbuilder plans to send an on-the-shelf Cutter Section Dredger 250 to Dredging Africa.
  • US sanctions six ships for North Korea ties
    US government moves also target individuals and businesses as part of ongoing blockade of hermit kingdom.
  • Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos
    Shipping is back on the radar so it's time to learn from the greats on how to get your money out at the top.
  • Capes are the 'sexy size' in dry bulk revival
    Despite seasonal pullback, shipowners see capesize supply as tightest for next two years as dry bulk shipping sees ongoing growth.
  • Farstad wants his name off Solstad Farstad
    Disgruntled Andy Farstad is cutting ties with Solstad Farstad.
  • RCL to give bonuses for hitting earnings targets
    Miami-based cruise major plans to give 66,000 workers, excluding corporate officers, an extra 5% on top of their salaries as it achieves "Double-Double" goals.
  • CMA CGM looks to IT sector for latest hire
    Marseilles-based boxship owner poaches digital chief from major Indian digital firm as part of new initiative.
  • Yemen attacks prompt security tips
    Maritime organisations offer guidelines on security in southern Red Sea.
  • Arntzen: 'Banks treat new customers like lepers'
    Macquarie advisor lays out how mainstream lenders are getting it wrong in shipping today.
  • Teekay raises $237m in share and note sales
    Vancouver-based company also raises $125m in convertible offering with debt repayment likely use for new funds.
  • Unknown Chinese lessors waiting in wings
    Standard Chartered shipping boss says next phase of leasing story is arriving.
  • Hill Dickinson poaches Siiri Duddington
    Law firm brings in new shipping partner from CJC.
  • Societe Generale in the market for shipping
    Bank would snap up loan portfolios if right deal arose.
  • More Statoil cash for Subsea 7
    Owner wins offshore deal worth up to $150m off Norway.
  • Japan: N Korean and Dominican tanker 'in contact'
    Cargo transfer may have taken place in East China Sea, government says.
  • Torm banked $100m in 3.5 hours
    Finance chief says major shareholder was willing to take full book if needed.
  • Ridgebury sees big year for tanker scrapping
    But CFO Hew Crooks is less positive about the prospect of new tanker companies listing in the US.
  • Cosco yard group secretary Teo dies
    Executive at shipbuilding company passed away suddenly on Tuesday.
  • Skou: Maersk has beefed up IT security
    Boss says group can now restore systems faster after cyber attacks.
  • Swissco asks court for more time
    Singapore owner wants to postpone court refinancing meetings.
  • POSH offloads elderly anchor-handler
    Singapore owner confirms sale of Salvirile as it renews fleet.
  • MSC launches ro-ro run to West Africa
    Giant line wants to capture project and break bulk market share.
  • Seatruck Ferries logs 10% volume rise
    Clipper Group owner says 2017 was another strong year.
  • Hurtigruten buying back ro-paxes
    Odfjell and others selling leased ships back to Norwegian owner.
  • Croatia: $117m Uljanik guarantee is 'stopgap'
    Economy minister says yard needs to get on with finding strategic investor.
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries post big rise in orders
    World's largest shipbuilder sees back log at end of 2017 much healthier than 12 months earlier.
  • Ecoslops plans Suez Canal reception facility
    French group says such a set up could potential recover up to 40,000t of waste a year.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • Höegh adds calls to Baltimore, Jacksonville
    HöeghAutoliners will add calls to the ports of Jacksonville, Fla. and Baltimore via the Europe-Oceania roll on/roll off (ro-ro) service in ...
  • Norfolk Southern posts $3.9b net income for Q4 2017
    Norfolk Southern Corp. reported a net income of $3.9 billion and diluted earnings per share of $13.79 for the fourth quarter of 2017, accor...
  • CNC Line, APL to commence Asia container loop
    Ocean carriers CNC Line and APL, both subsidiaries of French ocean carrier CMA CGM, will commence a new Asia container loop starting mid-Fe...
  • CN earnings pick up steam in Q4 2017
    Canadian National Railway's (CN) earnings picked up some serious steam in the fourth quarter of 2017, spiking 156 percent to $2.61 billion ...
  • Crowley assists in power restoration on island near Puerto Rico
    Crowley Maritime Corp.'s liner and logistics teams recently provided supply chain management services for the first of several expected shi...
  • North American rail coalition urges NAFTA negotiators to stay at the table
    The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Railway Association of Canada (RAC), and Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles (AMF) have sent ...
  • Getting underway as 'ONE'
    The container shipping landscape, which has seen its share of changes in recent years, is set to shift yet again come April 1, once the Oce...
  • Two men charged with illegal China export scheme
    The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday that two individuals, Yi-Chi Shih and Kiet Ahn Mai, were arrested on Jan. 19 and subsequently char...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2018
  • OPEC will review market in June, but 'highly, highly unlikely' to exit output cuts: Falih
    OPEC and its allies will review market conditions at their meeting in June, but a production-cut agreement is likely to remain intact through the end of 2018 as scheduled, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Wednesday.
  • Lukoil CEO sees April market balance, warns against overcutting oil output to avoid price hikes
    The CEO of Russia's second-largest crude producer Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, Wednesday warned against overdoing production cuts, saying these could lead to a sharp rise in oil prices, including due to underinvestment in new projects, and called for considering a gradual end to the OPEC/non-OPEC deal after market rebalancing, which he expects in April.
  • US Treasury sanctions North Korea oil ministry
    The Trump administration Wednesday sanctioned 16 individuals, six vessels and nine entities, including the North Korean Ministry of Crude Oil Industry.
  • NYMEX crude gets boost from US stock draw
    Front-month NYMEX crude topped $65/b Wednesday for the first time since December 2014 after Energy Information Administration showed US crude stocks falling for the 10th straight week.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • REFINERY NEWS: Malaysia's Petronas to shut 100,000 b/d Melaka CDU in Mar
    Melaka refinery will likely be shut down in early March for a month-long turnaround, sources said.
  • BP Singapore exits Singapore landed storage for fuel oil: sources
    The lease at Universal Terminal expired at the end of December and had not been renewed, sources said.
  • S Korea leads Asia's shopping spree for North American crudes for Q1
    "The purchase of US crude is part of efforts to diversify crude sources other than the Middle East," a SK Innovation spokesman said.
  • Gulf Petrochem Group changes name to GP Global to reflect expansion
    The new name reflects the company's international presence in Singapore, Rotterdam, Mumbai and the UAE.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit-taking, inventory build
    Market has a bullish outlook on crude oil due to events such as the IMF's upward revision of its growth forecast, possible collaboration between OPEC and its allies beyond 2018 and falling crude oil output in Venezuela.
  • Trafigura inks deal to ship on new, approved Cactus II crude pipeline
    On Monday, Plains said it had sufficient shipper commitments from a just-concluded open season to build Cactus II.

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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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