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January 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rise 1.8pc to US$907/TEU, up 1.5pc to USWC
  • Cosco takes delivery of first China-made 20,000-TEU mega ship
  • OOCL receives 21,413-TEU newbuild at Korea's Samsung Geoje shipyard
  • OOCL quarterly revenues up 15.4pc on of greater yield per box
  • New APL loop: Qingdao, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Laem Chabang, Manila
  • CMA CGM extends charter period of Global Ship Lease's 8,063-TEUer
  • Long Beach to enact radical rail solution to get trucks off the road
  • US ports hit record transpac volumes in '17 on strong import growth
  • Le Havre's HAROPA forges cooperation link with Strasbourg port
  • Philippine domestic box volume soars 53pc in 2017 to 9.1 million TEU
  • North American rail freight volumes down 3pc mid-January
  • Colgate-Palmolive renews distribution deal with CEVA in Malaysia
  • Debt-heavy HNA faces bond maturities with 20pc yields in 2018
  • Lufthansa Technik tries digital warehousing at Munich Airport
  • AirBridgeCargo sees cargo volumes rise 13pc in 2017 to 700,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2018
  • Bahri boosts VLCC fleet to 42
  • CMA CGM inducts world's biggest containership flying the French flag
  • Discontinuation of Printing of EP copy of the Shipping Bill
  • HMM launches 'ultra-freezer' service
  • Maritime IT investments nearing $ 1 bn
  • Ocean Network Express (ONE) set for operations from April 1
  • Removal of goods from a Customs Station - instructions regarding affixation of one-time-lock, movement of ISO Tank Container from Customs Station to Warehouse under Customs Punch Seal
  • TSA to discontinue operations
  • Amendments to the All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 25.01.2018
  • Additional Secretary, DIPP visits JNPT
  • JNPCT awarded for maintaining low dwell time
  • KICT emerges as a leading preference for coastal shipping
  • Recommendations made on GST rate changes on services by the 25th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi, dated Jan. 18, 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cartel asked to pay up
  • Platooning tests on public roads in Japan
  • Cisco and DB Schenker set up innovation lab
  • Traffic via Suez on the rise?
  • First British client after CSafe's Easa approval
  • SAL joins CEE network
  • Intermarine's new manager in Mexico
  • Timeslot system for Mahle Letrika
  • 112 tank cars for hauling molten sulphur
  • African Union clears Single African Sky
  • Good results for Wallonia's inland navigation sector
  • Geneva and Galápagos airports now carbon neutral
  • Good end of year for road transport
  • New Germany - Italy intermodal offer
  • Strong year 2017 for port of Long Beach
  • New Jaxport COO comes from Miami
  • Splashing out on capacity projects and locomotives

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Seafarers abandoned in UAE call for help on social media
  • Mega-container ship fleet set to double in size
  • OOCL revenue surges on rising east-west container demand
  • Japan's 'big three' shipping companies target LNG bunkering
  • January box ship deliveries suggest looming overcapacity
  • Increased tanker scrapping expected through to 2020
  • CSSC-affiliated shipyards to receive USD1.6 billion from government-backed investors
  • Brazil bribery fine pushes Keppel O&M into the red
  • Hyundai HI halts work after fatal accident
  • The Korea Shipping Partnership has 'too many members', official says
  • German ship KG houses sniff out business opportunities

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Lufthansa Cargo buys into US-based online freight services marketplace
  • Longer-term Asia-Europe contracts for ocean freight rates a better deal for carriers
  • Fall in intra-Asia volumes a drag on OOCL figures, but deepsea trade grows
  • David Binks to retire as FedEx Express European president in June
  • Liner conferences reach the end as TSA shuts up shop
  • China unveils plan for 'Polar Silk Road' across the Arctic
  • The five trademarks of agile organisations
  • The secret of the most successful small businesses
  • Flexport opens Hamburg office headed by Janis Bargsten

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Arctic shipping: China unveils plans for new Polar Silk Road
  • MOL orders its first LNG fueled tugboat
  • U.S. and Russia propose new Bering Strait two way routes
  • Jackup rig values rise on oil recovery
  • Rolls-Royce bets on autonomous ships with new facility
  • Dellner Group expands through another acquisition
  • VIDEO: U.S., Canada forces battling "drug subs"
  • Damen reels in another fishing trawler order

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Strong activity from Brazil boosts panamax rates
    Brazil to Far East seeing heightened activity but excess tonnage may see rates slide for February loadings
  • China faces a challenge proving polar strategy is viable and safe
    As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
  • Nor-Shipping expands into Denmark
    Opening Oceans Conference in May will focus on shipping investment in the ocean economy
  • DP World consolidates UK management structure
    Musical chairs follows on from strategy that brought a national approach to the business for the first time
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav's chief executive says company will focus on maximising value from the planned merger with Gener8 and seek to find...
  • Japan's ONE unveils full global network
    As many as 44 separate loops covering South America, intra-Asia, Oceania and Africa trades will set sail from April 1...
  • OOCL posts 15.4% rise in revenue to $5.4bn in 2017
    Fourth quarter saw 6% growth but lifting volume declined 3.3%
  • US and Russia propose new Bering Sea traffic routing system
    The two-way routes are being recommended to help ships avoid hazards and reduce potential for marine casualties and environmental disasters...
  • MPC Group reports double-digit earnings growth
    Move comes after shipping subsidiary secures Oslo Axess listing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • TOTE halts plans for Hawaii expansion, new ships
  • KCS to upgrade two Mexico-US tracks to meet demand
  • Trans-Pac spot rates little-changed on market balance
  • San Diego port begins breakbulk terminal upgrade
  • LB terminal's tech aims to halve truck turn times
  • Mega-ship delivery keeps Asia-Europe capacity on the rise
  • Asia-Europe spot rate edges up before Feb. 1 increases
  • OOCL reaps revenue rewards from 2017 container surge

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Aegean Princess seafarers return home
    Crew was held aboard ship for 17 months over wage dispute, according to International Transport Workers' Federation.
  • Bulk carrier attacked off Nigerian coast
    Men in two speed boats fired upon vessel and then turned away.
  • Nasdaq moves freight futures to US from Oslo
    Switch of listing and clearing services away from Europe comes as new regulations come into effect.
  • Tom Worden linked to Chinese order
    Brokers say German owner has contracted four new general cargoships.
  • S&P takes 'positive' view of Swedish Club
    Ratings agency says insurer continues to log record underwriting returns.
  • UOB takes chunk of Marco Polo Marine
    Singapore bank buys into OSV owner as it completes financial restructuring.
  • Costamare set for growth after latest preferred offering
    With no debt payments due, new capital is likely to be deployed on new vessels, sources say.
  • RightShip CEO awarded Order of Australia
    Warwick Norman recognised for years of service to shipping.
  • OOCL fourth quarter volumes fall 3.3%
    But Hong Kong line posts overall rise of 3.6% for 2017.
  • Samsung raises share sale target to $1.47bn
    Korean shipbuilder increases fundraising drive.
  • HNA Group exits investment in Dorian
    Chinese group has divested its stake in New York-listed VLGC specialist.
  • Jefferies jacks up dry bulk and gas forecasts
    Jefferies has jacked up its dry cargo rate expectations after the market struck the highest level in half a decade at the end of 2017. It has also hiked its forecasts for LNG carriers amid its generally positive view for shipping markets. Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos Randy Giveans, Jefferies shipping analyst, says the outlook for the dry cargo market is "clear and bright"
  • Japanese VLCC set to test tanker pricing
    Kyoei Tanker is in the process of selling its oldest VLCC fresh from newbuilding order.
  • CSSC eyes new investment of $1.6bn
    State yard group bringing in China Life and others to boost four plants.
  • Kyoei Tanker orders another VLCC
    Japanese owner back at Namura for fifth big tanker in its orderbook.
  • Polarcus sells out $39m share issue
    OSV player launches subsequent offering as it refinances.
  • MOL orders its first LNG-powered tug
    Meanwhile, NYK, K Line, Chubu Eletric and Toyota Tsusho unveil LNG bunkering initiative.
  • Greenpeace: "Impossible to estimate magnitude of Sanchi"
    Group says China must ensure continued oversight of spill and assess its ecological significance.
  • Noble hopeful of debt restructuring deal
    Talks with creditors said to be "constructive" as shareholders approve sale of kamsarmaxes.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: ITC rules against Commerce duties on large aircraft from Canada

    The International Trade Commission (ITC) during a mid-afternoon Friday vote struck down 79.82 percent antidumping duties and 212.39 percent...
  • Commerce zeroes out AD duties on glycine from China for one company
    The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday amended the dumping margin assigned to Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co. Ltd. in the final results ...
  • Commerce to issue no-shipment inquiry to CBP regarding Taiwanese solar product imports
    The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that 14 companies undergoing an antidumping duty administrative review on solar produc...
  • Next bilateral meeting for KORUS amendments set for next week
    South Korea will host United States trade officials Jan. 31-Feb. 1 for talks on amendments and modifications to the U.S.-Korea Free Trade A...
  • BIS adds 21 people to Entity List
    The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 21 people under 23 entries to the Entity List, the agency said. BIS is adding four entitie...
  • Trump voices continuing preference for bilaterals, but could he hop into TPP?
    President Donald Trump still favors bilateral trade deals over multilateral ones, but said he'd be open to the United States joining the Tr...
  • Executive Moves: CMA CGM, Port of Stockton and Intermarine
    French ocean carrier the CMA CGM Group has hired Rajesh Krishnamurthy to serve as group senior vice president of IT and transformations, ef...
  • Union Pacific begins construction on $550m rail yard in Texas
    Union Pacific began construction on its new $550 million Brazos Rail Yard in Robertson County, Texas this month, the Class I railway announ...
  • AfA teams up with TIACA
    The Airforwarders Association (AfA) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) are teaming up in an effort to better serve their m...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2018
  • Dubai crude at 3-year high on middle distillate margins, oil complex strength
    Front-month cash Dubai crude assessments touched three-year highs Friday as rising middle distillate margins and bullish momentum in oil markets pushed outright prices higher, traders told S&P Global Platts.
  • Canada's Trans Mountain crude pipeline oversubscribed by 32% in February
    Canada will limit crude oil nominations on its Trans Mountain pipeline system by 32% in February, meaning the line will carry 68% of nominated volumes, the company said Friday.
  • Oil, gas sector sentiment rebounds as prices climb
    Business sentiment in the global oil and gas sector is rebounding, according to a new industry survey, with confidence growing over higher spending as the oil price rally stokes cash flow expectations.
  • ANALYSIS: Dubai crude up 23% on year as oil markets see fruits of rebalancing efforts
    Front-month cash Dubai crude assessments have risen 22.97% year on year amid the latest rally taking over global crude oil markets, with OPEC and non-OPEC producer-led efforts coming to fruition to rebalance global oil markets.
  • Four Japanese companies mull LNG bunkering in the Chubu region
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Chubu Electric Power, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have begun talks on the commercialization of a new business to supply LNG as a marine fuel to ships in the Chubu region of Japan, they said Friday.
  • Heavy European fuel oil complex leaves traders sending oil east
    An oversupplied Northwest European and Mediterranean high sulfur market has left companies shifting product to a weak Singaporean market, despite unfavorable economics.
  • Durban bunker fuel availability tightens on impending Engen maintenance: sources
    Availability of bunker fuel in the port of Durban, South Africa, is tightening as Engen's nearby refinery has begun preparations for the start of maintenance in February, sources said Friday.
  • Low temperatures, heavy traffic hinder Russian fuel oil exports
    Recent temperature drops across Russia, especially the Far East, and heavy rail traffic are hindering fuel oil exports, according to sources.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 28% on week to 1,048,000 mt: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 28% to 1,048,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, data from PJK International showed.
  • DRY BULK: UK Continent Supramax freight ticks down on quiet activity
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Russia's SPIMEX, China's SHPGX ink MOU focused on crude oil, derivatives
    The MOU follows news released last week that SPIMEX plans to launch in 2018 a crude oil export futures contract for Russia's key eastbound export blend ESPO.
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks down amid profit-taking
    Cues from Baker Hughes, API and the EIA data being sought.
  • ANALYSIS: Algeria's major strides in 2020 energy independence campaign
    A three-year agreement between Sonatrach and Vitol likely starts in February.

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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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