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September 30, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates plunge 7.2pc to US$593/TEU, USWC stable at $1,328/FEU
  • Container volumes will continue to grow despite trade war threat: Alphaliner
  • Carriers to boost Asia-Europe capacity ahead of early Chinese New Year
  • US seaport heads tell Trump that tariff dispute is damaging economy
  • Savannah Port lifts record monthly box volumes of 437,750 TEU in August
  • Shekou strives to become South China's leading port for fruit imports
  • India's box volume growth is impacted by global volatility: Maersk report
  • Global Ship Lease secures 5-year US$268 million credit facility to refinance debts
  • US tariffs on Chinese exports could increase air cargo volumes
  • SpiceXpress leases B737-800 converted freighter for South Asia cargo moves
  • Airforwarders Association chief is reappointed to serve on TSA Advisory Committee

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches two more services connecting India
  • HMM partnering in smart ship development
  • Long-term contracted ocean freight rates for carriers seen in downward trend
  • MOL in cooperation agreement for LNG transhipment projects
  • Scorpio Shipping Agencies bags 'Shipping Agent of the Year - Dry Bulk Operator' award at MALA 2019 in Mumbai
  • Standard gas tanker voyage charter party being developed
  • India, Thailand sign agreements worth ' 2,400 cr. to boost trade ties
  • Plastic exports seen remaining subdued in FY20
  • DP World plans to make Hyderabad a multimodal distribution hub for domestic cargo
  • First IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel delivered in Port of Fujairah
  • Gujarat's new port policy allows existing captive jetties to handle third-party cargo without restrictions
  • JN Port observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada'
  • Nippon Express to acquire stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions
  • Standard Operating Procedure issued for acceptance of transport-related information in electronic form
  • Agriculture counsellors in 10 countries to boost India's exports
  • Indian economy seen commencing recovery from late FY20

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100,000 trucks across the seas
  • More non-stop connections to the south
  • Prologis buys logistics real estate in Neu-Ulm
  • Fr. Meyer's Sohn reorganises its management board
  • India is hip again
  • New hub for shipping plastic pellets by rail across the USA
  • MAB Kargo provides halal logistics
  • Fercam expands into the Ukraine
  • Ural Baltic Shuttle launched
  • Managing director Boris Blanche leaves IRU
  • Another flexible air freight container
  • Bremenports awards Danish Terntank for sustainability policy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union
  • State funding for private railways in Germany
  • Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO
  • Pounds for ports
  • One more flower logistics certification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Container rates plunge to $500 or less from Asia to North Europe
  • Global trade slows again - is air trade to blame?
  • Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy'
  • Swissport unveils self-service check-in kiosks for air freight
  • Yeti's adventures in air space - gives one paws for thought!
  • Why Flexport built a slick Slack SaaS for shipping
  • Mysterious pencil factory sharpens focus on tariff scams
  • Supply chain radar: From Toll to CMA CGM via DBS & DSV - as nerves grow, the spotlight is again on K+N...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Shearer Group to provide construction oversight of new TxDOT ferry
    The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is to provide construction oversight of the 300 ft hybrid ferry under construction the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.'s Jennings, La., shipyard
  • Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President
    The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as
  • Samsung Heavy and Bloom Energy plan fuel cell powered Aframax
    San Jose, Calif., headquartered Bloom Energy, the world's leading provider of stationary fuel cells. has announced a collaboration with shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), to design and develop ships powered by Bloom
  • Heads roll at Tidewater
    Houston headquartered offshore services specialist Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that it has reached agreements with Jeffrey A. Gorski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bruce D. Lundstrom, Executive
  • Indonesian yard launches first in new Incat Crowther 42 series
    Indonesia's PT Cahaya Saumdra shipyard has launched the Brilliance of Majestic for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry. The vessel is the first of a new class of Incat Crowther 42 design vessels
  • Stena Bulk says Impero finally released by Iran
    The Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has finally been freed from detention and has left Iranian waters. Erik Hanell, President

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • The interview: Xu Lirong
    Turning bloated state-owned businesses into globally competitive players has been at the core of Capt Xu's responsibility. He has delivered...
  • Shipmanagers can expect rapid evolution ahead, but it won't all be smooth sailing
    The rise of digital shipping, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to boost crew training all call for dedication to...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's moonshot - zero-emission vessels by 2030
    Shipping's first major far-reaching moonshot initiative is here. The Getting to Zero coalition has set its eyes on delivering commercially...
  • 'We must continue to evolve'
    The maritime administration has been restructured; an intense promotional programme is supporting an overhauled Cyprus maritime brand; and online services...
  • Safe pair of hands, safe pair of offices
    Among the company's most interesting recent moves was establishment of Safe Bulkers Management in Limassol in 2015
  • MOL joins Novatek and JBIC on Arctic LNG transhipment project
    Floating storage units located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk will be used for transhipment of LNG cargoes from Novatek's Yamal...
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL consider latest zero emissions coalition
    The three majors could join the Getting to Zero coalition that launched earlier this week
  • Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum looks through haze to a brighter future
    Availability, quality and enforcement remain last-minute concerns for industry experts assessing low-sulphur implementation, but the major problems could yet lie...
  • Dynagas Partners posts lower earnings
    Partnership sees itself as 'better positioned' for growth after clinching refinancing
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage | Maersk Tankers buys seven...
  • Stena Impero crew disembark after ten weeks of detention
    The 16 crew who have been detained in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas since July 19 have finally been...
  • Pengerang's MGO trade volume surges ahead of IMO 2020
    The deepwater terminals being developed in phases at Pengerang, are well-positioned to get in to the market for bunkering of...
  • ONE containership in Piraeus collision with Turkish chemical tanker
    The ONE vessel was bound for the Piraeus container terminals when the incident occurred
  • Farid Salem leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from CMA CGM
    Rodolphe Saadé describes his uncle as 'the architect of the CMA CGM adventure' whose 'unique expertise, outstanding qualities as a...
  • Limetree Bay refinery re-start will boost low sulphur supply at Caribbean hub
    The terminal can hold 34m barrels in 167 storage tanks and boasts deepwater access to 11 docks including the offshore...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Storms nudge US truckload spot rates upward
  • Trans-Pac spot rate decline signals further weakness ahead
  • Mexico's modest peak season hints to slower import gains
  • LAX air cargo upgrade delay disappoints stakeholders
  • PSA Terminal lifts intermodal profile at India's JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Teekay Arc7 LNG carriers caught in US-Cosco sanctions tangle
    Company says it is working to resolve indirect ownership issue to avoid any disruption to services
  • Globus losses widen, ends second quarter in the red
    It was a rough second quarter for Globus Maritime, but the bulker owner sees better days on the horizon. For the second three months of 2019, Globus posted a $3m loss, or a $0.74 loss on a per share basis, steeper than the $938,000 loss for the same period last year. "During the second quarter of the year the market was under severe pressure mainly due to the ongoing concerns in the trade war
  • Two more leave Tidewater
    Two more executives announced their departures from Tidewater this week.
  • Dynagas eliminates common dividends completely
    As part of its refinancing plan, the gas carrier owner had to stop paying dividends
  • Fredriksen increases lead in Norway rich list
    Partner-turned-rival Troim loses ground on Kapital list.
  • Silent on fleet details, Cosco faces isolation from international shipping
    Charterers, brokers and insurers are reviewing business relationships with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation following the sanctions news
  • Samsung develops world's first fuel-cell aframax
    South Korean yard aims to deliver tanker powered by solid-oxide gas technology.
  • P&I clubs caught in Cosco Dalian sanctions fallout
    Five protection and indemnity mutuals provide cover to the Chinese company
  • Gestion exits tanker sector with Hafnia deal
    Monaco owner offloads MR duo, while Singapore buyer also sells older ship.
  • Cargill profit drops 10% despite small revenue rise
    Trading giant says it is focused on modernising all aspects of operations.
  • Golden Energy Offshore fixes newbuilds for winter work
    Term deals secure three months of employment just as spot market expected to slow
  • Klaveness wins more time for combination carrier options
    Klaveness company says decisions on more oil/bulk vessels will be taken between February next year and January 2021
  • Third Baltic LNG index to go live from next week
    Exchange's BLNG2 from Sabine Pass in the US to the UK's Isle of Grain has been on public trial since early July
  • Trial opens over Tilbury port 'hijacking'
    UK court hears harrowing claims of alleged attempt to take control of Grimaldi's Grande Tema
  • Sanctioned Kunlun and director Xu Bin prove hard to find
    Kunlun Shipping has vacated the premisses named by US authorities in sanctions documents
  • Dynagas Partners earns more as drydock costs fall
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner builds charter backlog worth $1.31bn.
  • Two hurt as ONE boxship and tanker collide in Greece
    Turkish tanker develops list after incident in Perama.
  • Stena Impero finally leaves Iran after two months of detention
    Stena Bulk says tanker heading to Dubai after being seized in July.
  • Hapag-Lloyd launching new India services to 'meet demand'
    German liner operator teaming up on new routes with ONE, Cosco and Yang Ming
  • Shipbuilder DSME marketing early-delivery VLCC berths for 2021
    Effort by South Korean yard group comes amid growing interest in dual-fuel VLCCs
  • Cosco Shipping faces heavy financial hit from US sanctions
    Cosco Dalian said to have contributed almost 40% of profits in first half of the year, says analyst
  • Rescue mission launched after Lorenzo lashes Bourbon AHTS
    Anchor handler reportedly taking on water after coming within 60 miles of eye of latest US hurricane
  • Foreguard Shipping poised for growth after LPG carrier sales
    Alan Hatton-led shipowner now fully concentrating on chemical tankers after Epic Gas deal

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • FreightWaves oil report: tough times out in the oil patch
    A weekly look at what occurred in the oil markets of the U.S. and the world this past week and what's ahead. The Dallas Federal...
  • Down Under Trucking: worker killed in port yard
    Australian logistics continues to be dangerous for workers: a man was tragically crushed to death last week. In corporate Australia, companies are winning contracts. Meanwhile,...
  • DHL Express hikes U.S. rates 5.9% for 2020
    Air and ground express firm DHL Express announced September 27 a 5.9% general rate increase on shipments moving to and from the U.S., effective January...
  • Michael Welch dies; had co-founded forerunner firm to XPO Logistics (with video)
    Michael Welch dies. Had co-founded forerunner firm to what is now XPO Logistics
  • Breaking News: Car2go to shutter operations in five cities as mobility landscape changes
    Ride-hailing and peer-to-peer models cut into traditional car-sharing market.
  • National freight volumes now positive for nine straight weeks as 2018 comparisons ease
    Volumes up 4% year-over-year this week
  • Hyundai, Cummins plan to make fuel cells for North American commercial trucks
    Cummins and Hyundai Motor Group will work on fuel cell electric systems for heavy-duty truck makers in North America as well as stationery fuel cells...
  • Italian government begs Delta to upsize Alitalia offer
    The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to...
  • CargoLogic Germany lands AOC
    Leipzig-Halle-based cargo carrier is allowed to operate
  • FMCSA may face trouble in assessing carrier safety scores
    Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report.
  • Cool Chain Association calls for data sharing
    Cool Chain partners are changing their mindsets
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/27
    A big drop in the East region drives the National freight futures index lower on Thursday.
  • Jefferies warns of consequencies from WTO Airbus ruling
    Investment bank Jefferies warns of unexpected consequencies to WTO Airbus subsidiary decision
  • Freight brokers see more hot loads as carriers manage yield
    Truckload carriers are falling off of out-of-network freight; it ends up with brokers.
  • Antonov Airlines makes push for satellite business
    Antonov Airlines is seeking to build on its already robust business of moving satellites
  • Delta takes aim at American in Latin America with LATAM deal
    Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential...
  • Dray carrier opts for natural gas to meet California standards
    As California tightens trucking emissions, natural gas seen as most viable in market currently.
  • Commentary: Is the shipping industry ready for the new fuel mandate?
    Ben Thrower writes about the coming IMO 2020 regulations and its impact on the shipping industry.
  • Collaborating on lanes can benefit shippers and carriers
    Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space.
  • Wrestling with demurrage fees from government cargo inspections
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission does not expect easy answers to the question of how to fairly assess demurrage and detention when Customs and Border...
  • US sanctions target Russian jet fuel carrier
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a "sanctions evasion scheme" to deliver jet fuel...
  • New truck orders running below replacement demand should boost carrier profits in 2020
    The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for new Class 8 truck orders in 2019 is trending at approximately 150,000. Note that this number includes orders for...
  • Number of women behind the wheel soars year-over-year
    Women now make up over 10 percent of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, an increase of almost 30 percent.
  • Today's Pickup: Accelerator program pushes Geotab into city building
    Plus: AV companies mess with Texas; California black market cannabis boom.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Oil falls further on possible Saudi-Yemen peace pact
    Crude oil futures settled lower Friday after reports that Saudi Arabia announced it agreed to a partial ceasefire with Yemen.
  • EnQuest sees Kraken crude used as 0.5% sulfur bunker component
  • Fujairah heavy distillate stocks fall 11% on steady cargo outflow to the East"[Demand is] not too bad ... there was an immediate reaction to the Saudi incident [initially] but seems roughly normal again now," a bunker supplier said.
  • Charterers releasing sanctions-hit China Cosco Dalian tankers: sources
    "It is a bull factor for the LR1s," said a chartering source.
  • Petrobras confirms discontinuation of IFO 380 bunkers in Brazil from Oct
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras confirmed Thursday it will no longer offer IFO 380 bunkers at any Brazilian ports, effective October 1, as it works toward lowering its marine fuel sulfur cap.
  • SHIPPING: Scrubber fitting fails to raise rates as owners offer discounts
    Plenty of VLCCs retrofitted with scrubbers are being offered at a discount.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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