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December 1, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • APM Terminals Gijon facing up to the challenge of container volumes doubling
  • GAC appointed carrier agent for new Dampier-Singapore liner shipping service
  • Hapag-Lloyd to offer fortnightly feeder connection between Chittagong & Krishnapatnam as part of re-routing solutions
  • Inbound reefer container pick-up activity at China's Huangpu port slow & facing congestion
  • Maashaven once again Rotterdam's leading inland port
  • New China to Cambodia/Thailand (CT5) service launched
  • New intermodal connections at Antwerp port
  • Exports of agricultural produce up
  • Global black tea production falls
  • Abu Dhabi Ports supports the fight against Covid-19 with capacity to store & distribute 70 m vaccines
  • Congestion at Colombo Port seen impacting supply chains in India, Bangladesh
  • JNPT proceeds in accordance with MoEF's Terms of Reference for Vadhavan port
  • Mongla Port Authority opens newly dredged navigation channel on trial basis
  • DPT's RoRo ferry service between Hazira & Ghogha emerges as a success
  • MMD3 integrates with PCS 1x platform
  • CBDT to validate Unique Document Identification Number generated from ICAI portal at the time of upload of tax audit reports
  • FDI inflow up
  • Forex reserves at another lifetime high
  • India can create $1 trillion of economic value using digital technology: NITI Aayog CEO
  • India's steel demand likely to fall
  • Indian economy to recover early next year from recession, say economists
  • China's farm imports rise by 16 pc
  • RCEP grouping could help revive post-pandemic economic growth, says report
  • Shipping bodies call on Amazon's Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Good connections
  • Medway starts LNG transport
  • Asia-Pacific regional manager for Geodis
  • World trade still in turmoil
  • A successful 2020 for Xpediator
  • No progress for climate protection in freight traffic
  • Combined cool facilities at Riyadh airport
  • All the best, Mr Hoyer!
  • Keep calm and eat Pizza
  • More help for safe truck parking in UK
  • President of IG AirCargo Switzerland retiring
  • Hellmann develops air cargo tracking tool
  • Spanish ports in 2020 so far
  • Swiss brewery now delivers beer by e-truck
  • Rohe & Liesenfeld Canada joins network
  • Jason Barry from Alaska to Canada
  • New cargo mark in Iraq
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More capacities to tackle pandemic

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • More box ships skip UK hub ports and forwarders urge EC to intervene
  • Some services to Covid-hit LA cancelled, but air cargo rates hold steady
  • Squeeze on US truck capacity and lack of drivers keeps rates high
  • IBS and CargoAi partnership steers more airlines towards digital booking
  • India's plans to regulate ocean freight rates come under fire
  • The Loadstar teams up with Smart Freight Centre to help cut emissions in supply chains
  • On the wires: And the Covid-19 winners (for 2020 and beyond) are...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray removal passes major milestone
    The St. Simons Sound Response Unified Command (the Coast Guard, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Gallagher Marine Systems) has taken a big step forward in its efforts to dismantle the wreck
  • Davie adds Vard Marine and Serco to polar icebreaker team
    Canada's Davie Shipbuilding reports that Vard Marine Inc. and Serco Canada Marine have become partners in its polar icebreaker program, which is the flagship project at Davie's National Icebreaker Center (NIC). Canada's
  • First Newcastlemax in Oldendorff newbuild quartet named at Hantong
    Named today in a ceremony at the Hantong Shipyard in China, the Newcastlemax bulker M/V Henry Oldendorff is the first of four newbuildings, to be delivered by the shipbuilder to Germany's Oldendorff
  • Australia's new icebreaker starts sea trials
    The Australian Antarcic Program's new icebreaker, the 160.3-meter RSV Nuyina, recently left the Netherlands port of Vlissingen to commence trials in the North Sea. The month-long sea trials phase marks an important
  • Svitzer makes key Americas terminal towage sector appointment
    Seeing increasing growth opportunities in the Americas terminal towage sector, Maersk Group member Svitzer has appointed Rutger Thulin as its new Managing Director for the Terminal Towage Cluster in Americas, spanning Svitzer's
  • Kongsberg: Cloud-based radar training can be accesses anytime, anywhere
    Kongsberg Digital is launching a new cloud-based simulation service for maritime radar training. Used as an advanced eLearning tool, it enables instructors to manage and control exercises with realistic radar simulations to

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • Owners' primary drivers of digitalisation revealed in new survey
    All attendees to the webinar will receive full access to the Digitalisation Uncovered publication, which includes interviews with ABB, Bureau...
  • Maersk and CMA CGM push EU for free emission allowances
    The two major carriers also call for only domestic voyages to be included in the EU Emissions Trading System and...
  • Ruling expected to bring greater transparency in London arbitration
    'The decision, which was anticipated with trepidation in some circles, will in fact strengthen the commanding position and reputation of...
  • Why shipping's MRV regulation must target cargo owners
    In October 2019, the market capitalisation of oil major Royal Dutch Shell was 600 times higher than that of shipowner...
  • Shippers and forwarders demand change to failing ocean freight market
    European shipper and forwarder representatives urge carriers to review their current operational and business practices and return to 'respecting schedule...
  • Will China speak against EU impatience on shipping emissions?
    China and the EU have an aggressive green agenda driven by huge potential seen in the clean energy sector, a...
  • Maritime Markets Outlook: The best of times, the worst of times
    The divide in fortunes between the global tanker fleet and containerships is widening, according analysis presented by Lloyd's List and...
  • Landmark ruling has implications for arbitration disclosure
    The court decision inHalliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance has major implications for the London maritime arbitration sector, say legal...
  • Box freight rates to rise further on equipment shortages
    High demand has disrupted the flow of containers back to Asia leaving shortages at export locations. Shippers are having to...
  • Three vessels involved in collision at Brazilian port
    All three Liberia-flagged bulkers have been moved to outer anchorage for inspections and temporary repairs, according to a Lloyd's List...
  • Four crew taken from Marinakis tanker off Togo
    Four crew were kidnapped from the Marinakis-owned chemical and oil tanker Agisilaos in Ghanaian waters, five nautical miles west of the Gulf...
  • Rightship appoints Steen Brodsgaard Lund as new chief
    Mr Lund has 30 years of experience in the maritime industry and remains committed to elevating shipping safety standards
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Asia-Europe container freight spot rates hit new highs | China agrees $1.5bn deal for additional Indonesian coal...
  • Lloyd's marine insurers must meet 'bare minimum' rate increases
    Rate increases of at least 8% required for players to 'look good' next year, Munch Re Syndicate underwriting chief says
  • Cosco leasing unit to finance 16 newcastlemaxes for sister company
    Vessels were originally ordered by Cosco Shipping Bulk, and will now be sold to Cosco Shipping Development under an operating...
  • CSSC to boost capacity for offshore wind
    Move comes with China's expected dominance in future offshore wind energy market, which creates opportunities for equipment makers and vessel...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • Asia-US ocean reliability falls to new low
  • JOC Rankings: US-Carib/Central America trade tumbles in 2020
  • Container lines entering 2021 with stronger pricing power
  • Demand boom pits shipper against shipper for limited resources
  • Delays persist for Indian shippers despite Colombo congestion easing

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulk ultramax as fleet sale continues
  • Troim dubs Hygo 'priority one' as next IPO effort readies
  • Petrobras and Taihua sell tankers for scrapping as demolition market remains bullish
  • CSM Energy gears up to help owners through recycling rush with GSR Services tie-up
  • MOL looks to combine hydrogen fuel cells with hunting for the wind
  • New owner Lars Windhorst orders ro-ro duo at FSG
  • Yara gets hands on world's first autonomous ship after pandemic pause
  • South Korea conducts first LNG ship-to-ship transfer at a yard
  • BW LPG builds Indian presence as it sells VLGCs for $7m profit
  • Pantheon linked to new VLCC sale from ex-Ocean Tankers fleet
  • Biden steps up, but are Iranians ready to play ball on sanctions?
  • Middle East oil majors 'trying to lock in Covid-19 desperation prices'
  • VLOC hits two other bulkers during mooring mishap at Vale terminal
  • Four seafarers kidnapped from Marinakis product tanker off Ghana
  • Fredly says Hunter earnings could have been better but it 'got a little greedy'
  • The Iran conundrum: how the dark fleet can sail under Americans' radar
  • Shipowners urged to act on crew care after worrying snapshot of mental health
  • VLGC spot rates hit five-year high on US exports to Asia
  • Italian ro-ro becomes flagship of Iran's revolutionary guard navy
  • Australia's Newcastle sees first wheat export cargo in two years
  • Great Eastern Shipping offloads oldest suezmax tanker pair

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • Delta Air Lines names logistics veteran to lead cargo
    Delta Airlines named a new cargo boss on Monday, moving Shawn Cole to an upper management position in sales.
  • Celebrity site picks up mariner's fabulous rescue
    The feel-good story appears above Cardi B's party apology.
  • AirBridge Cargo transports first shipment of Chinese COVID vaccine
    UPS and a Russian all-cargo airline collaborated to move the first shipment of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine.
  • CAI International sells railcar fleet to Infinity Transportation
    The $229 million deal comes as CAI International seeks to focus on its containing leasing business.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
  • December Primorsk ULSD exports up 16% on month
    Fundamentals in the Northwest European diesel market have been relatively steady throughout November.
  • Oil pulls back as OPEC punts on production cut extensions
    Brent forward curve slips deeper into contango.
  • MONTHLY FORTIES TRACKER: Four VLCCs load Forties through Nov, two heading to Asia
    **Two VLCCS going East as demand there for European grades rises **Tight European refining margins
  • REFINERY NEWS: Spain's Repsol halting crude distillation unit at Bilbao
    **No. 2 CDU to halt until market recovers **Mobility restrictions led to 16% demand reduction for road fuels
  • European driving activity rebounds as governments ease latest lockdowns
    **Regional oil demand seen hit by 900,000 b/d in November **Madrid rebounds to pre-March lockdown congestion high **European refining runs suffering as fuel lags crude
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week
    **Fuel oil demand waning as year-end approaches **Surging Aframax demand for fuel oil cargoes from Baltics
  • RUSSIA DATA: Planned Dec. product sales on Spimex little changed on month
    **Planned volume of gasoline is 290,696 mt **Planned volume of fuel oil is 52,655 mt
  • EU carbon prices jump above Eur29/mt on delayed 2021 free allocation
    **Free allocation expected in Q2 2021, delayed from February **Regulatory steps needed before free EUAs can be allocated **Delay has little bearing on April 30, 2021 compliance process
  • REFINERY NEWS: Neste to shut Naantali by March 2021, Porvoo to focus on renewable fuels
    **Oil products demand not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels **Switch to save company Eur50 million/year
  • Asia middle distillates - Key market indicators this week
    **Regional supply tight **Outages may lend support
  • Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    **Demand optimism for year-end **Inventory work-downs likely to restrict availability
  • OPEC+ heads into crunch-time negotiations still in search of unity over 2021 oil quotas
    **Preliminary talks over extending oil cuts to boost market **Russia, Kazakhstan said to seek output rise, UAE undecided **Formal OPEC meeting Nov. 30, non-OPEC joins Dec. 1

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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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