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October 1, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • APL bags 'Excellence in Environmental Management Award' in Houston
  • COSCO Shipping Lines & Dell join hands for strategic cooperation
  • GAC opens in Ireland
  • Höegh Autoliners increases frequency to Australia
  • MOL Group successfully develops car carrier allocation/loading plan with fundamental technologies of AI
  • MSC Thailand presented bestcontainer line award by shippers
  • Indian tanners eye American market after high tariff on Chinese products
  • Global standardisation increases container terminal efficiency & safety at APM Terminals
  • Port of Antwerp maintains a stable ecological footprint while continuing to grow
  • How customised warehousing & logistics is adding value to modern manufacturing
  • On Drivers' Day, DHL SmarTrucking salutes its drivers & reiterates commitment to improving their lives
  • PMO calls a meeting of Secretaries to discuss draft National Logistics Policy
  • WCO research paper analyses current situation surrounding Free Zones
  • Central govt imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions
  • India among top 20 'improvers' in World Bank's ease of doing business index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
  • Special air freight sets off from Ukraine
  • Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL
  • European Food Network gains strength in Scandinavia
  • New heads for HES International
  • IRclass inaugurates branch in Doha
  • High-speed hub in Nashville expanded
  • Bombardier: Brigitte Zypries joins supervisory board
  • Company-owned semitrailer delivers fuel
  • Clarksons downbeat over maritime development
  • Kale lends Kenyan freight forwarder a helping hand
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Arpin Group promotes Slawomir Mitak
  • Barcelona: port's rail control centre goes ahead
  • New branch in Wolfurt
  • New month, new challenge
  • New super vessels for P & O Ferries

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Low take-up forces shipping cryptocurrency teu token out of circulation
  • Air freight volumes still experiencing turbulence as trade wars simmer
  • A chill settles over perishables shippers as reefer shortage persists
  • Steady as she goes for Asia-east coast South America container trade rates
  • Ambitious SpiceXpress set to expand operations with additional freighter
  • Angus Frew to stand down as BIMCO secretary general
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'management structure of regional functions' in APAC
  • On the wires: The 300cubits blockchain demise - who is next?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • VIDEO: NYK claims a world first in autonomous ship operation
    Japan's NYK Line has conducted what it says is the world's first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial to be performed in accordance with the IMO's interim guidelines such trials. NYK's goal
  • Bourbon Rhode: Body recovered
    Bourbon Offshore said today that the body of one of the crew members aboard its tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode had been located and recovered. The Bourbon Rhode, with 14 crew on
  • Port Authority of Jamaica orders Damen utility vessel
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract to supply the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) with a Utility Vessel 3911 that will be used for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations. The UV
  • Teekay's Yamal LNG activities hit by OFAC's COSCO sanctions
    The Teekay Group has postponed an investor and analyst meeting set for tomorrow in order to 'fully focus on avoiding undue disruption to Teekay LNG's business from certain complex issues that have
  • Delivery of newbuild box ship delayed
    Iceland based operator Eimskip reports that it faces a delay in the delivery of the first of two 2,150 TEU container vessels - Bruarfoss and Dettifoss - it has under construction in
  • BIMCO proposes limits on ships' power
    A proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by BIMCO would regulate the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas emissions savings already achieved through slower steaming.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Sanctions shockwaves create volatility, but also opportunity
    Last week's US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries sent shockwaves through the market, triggering tightened supply and...
  • Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks
    Last week the tanker market was thrown into chaos as oil traders sought alternative ships and insurers withdrew cover because...
  • BIMCO proposes regulating ship power to curb emissions
    The shipping association suggests limits on power, which are based on average speed, to help curb emissions in the short...
  • Carriers tame volatility on South America trade
    Economic woes in South America have not stopped carriers maintaining pricing leverage on the Asia-South America east coast trade
  • European shipowners push back against calls for EU regulation of shipping
    Ecsa warns administrative burden would hurt small and medium-sized shipowners particularly
  • Maran's first FSRU goes to Excelerate
    The 173,400 cu m unit is equal in capacity to the 2014-built Experience, the largest of Excelerate's existing fleet of...
  • Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings
    Investment plan has received initial approval from the Greek government, but a final announcement has yet to be made
  • Gard confirms cover for Ulsan explosion ships
    Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard
  • Teekay tanker joint venture 'blocked' by sanctions on Cosco units
    Teekay assesses impact of sanctions on the $2.1bn fleet of ice-breaking LNG carriers it co-owns with China LNG
  • Kjaedegaard takes advisory role at digital services specialist
    After focusing on ships and ports for most of his career, Jesper Kjaedegaard is taking on a role in the...
  • Globus Maritime posts heavier second-quarter loss
    Globus cites 'severe pressure' in the market resulting from trade war concerns and disruptions to the iron ore trade
  • Blockchain pioneer suspends operations
    Regulatory uncertainty as well as a failed partnership with INTTRA put paid to TEU token system
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: The Interview: Xu Lirong | Cosco caught offguard in Huawei headwinds | The Lloyd's List Podcast |...
  • Fire on two tankers in Ulsan injures 18
    The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it...
  • Eleven crew missing after Bourbon tug sinks in Atlantic
    Five commercial vessels, several aircraft and the French navy's surveillance frigate along with an accompanying helicopter, are involved in the...
  • Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs
    Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in...
  • CMA CGM appoints head of security
    The French group's new head of security had been the chief negotiator when the luxury cruise yacht Le Ponant, which...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation shares plunge as trading resumes
    Tanker markets have been rocked in recent days by uncertainty concerning the fallout from the sanctions because CSET has not...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • YRC Freight expands rail reach with container buy
  • Dynamic ocean pricing to change spot-contract mix
  • JAXPORT gets $35.3 million toward dredging
  • Cryptocurrency for container shipping strikes out
  • DP World deepens India integrator push with multimodal hub
  • Chittagong bars Cosco ships due to customs license issue
  • Greater East Coast connectivity threatens smaller US ports
  • YRC's Reddaway Teamsters approve two-year contract

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • US transportation department rallies behind Chao
    In a letter, the Department of Transportation denies all the allegations made against Chao
  • Sanctions bite Teekay LNG, while lifting Teekay Tankers
    Teekay cancels investor day, says it is working to resolve the issues around its Yamal LNG joint venture
  • Tanker earnings surge again as Cosco fallout continues
    With Chinese tanker giant effectively out of trading, crude and product tanker segments are enjoying broad gains
  • Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcontractor
    Azamara is the cruise giant's "up-market" brand "for discerning travelers"
  • Pareto hungry for more as offshore brokers join
    UK operation boosted by hires from DEME and Prosafe
  • Links emerge between blacklisted Chinese companies and vessels in Iran trade
    Six companies censured are all connected to each other - and to two sanctions-busting ships
  • Baltic Exchange regatta proves far from plain sailing for novices
    The invitation from the Baltic Exchange Sailing Association (BESA) looked tempting. "If you have never sailed, don't be daunted. This is a perfect chance to try it out!" it said. So, sailing novices from the Young Baltic Association (YBA) headed to the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, to compete for the Finn Trophy in one of the City of London's premier regattas. However, testing condi
  • Bimco leads crusade for ship-propulsion limits at IMO
    Shipowners' organisation suggests formula to lock in emissions reductions achieved by slow-steaming.
  • Clarksons bets on LNG as 30% of world fleet now 'eco'
    Acceleration of LNG-fuelled vessel orders looks likely, Stephen Gordon says.
  • Thomas Miller expands in Japan
    New company set up in Tokyo and Imabari to support UK P&I Club
  • Spark Commodities joins the party on LNG freight swaps
    New kid on the block makes a start with first deal concluded against one of its route assessments
  • Eight stowaways found in ship's engine room
    Albanians taken off Amasus vessel by armed police in France.
  • Fourth industrial revolution no threat to shipping employment
    New roles will be required by technological change already underway in shipping
  • PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers
    Singapore line's vessels will switch to LSFO where open-loop systems are banned.
  • Signs suggest charter rates for large boxships may have peaked
    Analyst believes market will rebalance in the new year, with rates for larger boxships returning to 'normal'
  • Cryo Shipping enters race for first hydrogen bunker ship
    Norwegian newcomer working with Norled to supply sustainable fuel.
  • Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up
    Shuttle tanker arm going out on the road to drum up interest for $150m sale
  • Norwegian insurers burned by Stolt tanker blast
    Insurance cover for tankers Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian is mainly with Gard
  • Evangelos Pistiolis books MR trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner raises IMO 2020 wager with order for scrubber-fitted newbuildings
  • Excelerate Energy takes on Maran Gas Maritime's FSRU
    John Angelicoussis finally finds a solution for the company's first speculatively-ordered regas unit
  • Wilson Europe questions 'pack mentality' among P&I clubs in seeking rate rises
    P&I executives have given strong hints they are keen to impose general increases as profits falter, despite International Group free reserves estimated at $5.3bn
  • Tufton Oceanic splashes $20m on crude tanker
    UK owner is quick to spend proceeds of latest share issue.
  • Shaft generator damage delays Eimskip newbuilding
    Replacement kit will have to be built and installed on vessel under construction in China.
  • Stena Impero 'in good condition' as it reaches Dubai
    Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell says crew in good spirits after Iranian ordeal.
  • Maersk pools to feature scrubber and non-scrubber tankers
    Danish shipowner says at least 20 ships across its various pools will use scrubbers
  • Cosco's tanker unit plunges on US sanctions as shares resume trading
    The collapse in CSET stock price wipes out $760m in shareholders' value in Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Competition watchdog growls at world's biggest coal port
    Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world's biggest coal export...
  • U.S. Xpress amends credit agreement
    U.S. Xpress announced that it has amended its credit facility to provide the company with a little more flexibility on its financial covenants as an...
  • U.S. DOT's Chao refutes ethics violations
    Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family's shipping business "false".
  • Forever 21 Canada's bankruptcy filings reveal transport partners
    As retailer prepares to close all 44 Canadian stories, court documents reveal transportation, logistics and customs providers that stand to lose business.
  • Via, on-demand mobility app, rethinks public transit in Birmingham and Atlanta's Buckhead
    Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby.
  • YRC Freight onboards 600 branded intermodal containers with BNSF's help
    The company is following through on a pledge to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020.
  • Roadrunner downsizes dry van business, announces closures of five terminals, mass layoffs at five other locations
    Truck drivers and employees for Rich Logistics, which is owned by Roadrunner Transportation Systems, were notified by letter on September 30 from the company's president...
  • USPS investigating drone delivery options
    Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers.
  • Drayage Update - Port of Savannah is poised to take on Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Market expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV anchor Emily Szink to talk about how the Port of Savannah is aggressively expanding its operations. In...
  • Know before you go: The impact of seeing wait times before accepting loads
    Surging wait times can threaten a carrier's bottom line. KeepTruckin has set out to change that.
  • Today's pick-up: A nickel for your thoughts; car-haulers cry the capacity-shortage blues
    A shortage of nickel may stall EV battery production' car haulers cry the driver shortage blues; where will the value-added warehouse jobs come from?
  • More states and groups voice opinions about Washington state's crude-by-rail law
    The federal agency on hazardous materials transport has received over 4,000 comments about the law.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/30
    Last week in Trucking Freight Futures: A tale of three regions!
  • Blackstone puts money where mouth is by dropping $5.9 billion for Colony Industrial's last-mile logistics network
    Blackstone puts money where mouth is by buying US last-mile assets of Colony Industrial
  • Aigle Azur flies into history books
    After two unsuccessful bidding rounds, France's second largest airline has entered liquidation
  • Maritime blockchain platform 300cubits shuts down due to lack of traction
    Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and...
  • Keeping your connected vehicle safe from software hackers
    Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation...
  • Volvo Trucks boss Peter Voorhoeve talks market share and autonomous projects
    Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group's (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During...
  • Strengthening Typhoon Mitag threatens giant box terminals in Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan
    Northern Asia is again in the cross-hairs of an extreme weather event as Typhoon Mitag bears down on some of the busiest box ports in...
  • Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images)
    A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Fuel oil paper market sees high volatility ahead of IMO 2020
    Uncertainty ahead of the lower sulfur cap regulation led to strong volatility in the derivatives markets for contracts linked to the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges.
  • Shippers set for IMO 2020 supply complications
    The shipping industry is queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, while the majority are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil.
  • Asian naphtha, LPG set to firm on Middle East tightness; gasoline stabilizes
    Amid the region's supply jitters and strong FOB AG spot premiums, buyers are worried about inflated term premiums.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% premium to 380 CST HSFO weakens on ample supply
    "Those traders who have enough storage capacity is fine, but those who don't, have to sell their stocks quickly," a trader said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
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
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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