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March 3, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe falls 3.6pc to US$804/TEU, USWC slide 2pc to $1,394/FEU
  • Coronavirus drags down China's sea port cargo volumes by 6m TEU
  • ICS sends delegation to Geneva to meet with WHO officials to discuss coronavirus
  • UK firms in China predict double-digit revenue drop this year
  • Singaporean tanker operator admits in US court to illegally dumping oil bilge
  • Long-term contracted sea freight rates hold firm: Xeneta
  • Trucks using unsecured parking lots are main targets for cargo theft: report
  • Environmentalists win court case to block Heathrow expansion
  • FedEx flies medical supplies to virus-hit China for free
  • Silkway West Airlines keeps flying cargo to China

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to acquire warehousing & distribution company Performance Team
  • Hamburg Süd expands business in Italy, Spain & Egypt
  • Hapag-Lloyd improves operating result by more than 80 pc in 2019
  • Long-term contracts currently hold despite Coronavirus chaos
  • Maersk commences end-to-end cold chain logistics solution for export of grapes from Maharashtra to North Europe
  • OOCL's volumes & revenues up in Q4 & full year 2019
  • Shipowners & operators could face detention of ships from March 1 under IMO rule
  • Skyways Group launches web-based business venture SKART
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on aluminium, zinc coated items from China, Vietnam, Korea
  • Govt to lift ban on export of onions
  • Adani Ports announces incorporation of Adani Bangladesh Ports Pvt. Ltd
  • Busan Port Authority & Samsung SDS sign contract to operate logistics centre in Rotterdam
  • Review Meeting discusses a wide range of issues pertaining to Major Ports
  • Coronavirus no cause for panic, says trade body
  • India to be big beneficiary of trade issues between US & China, says survey
  • G20 economies see dip in international merchandise trade in Q4 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Timber transport shifted from road to rail
  • The 350th Airbus A350 goes to Air France
  • Haropa Ports: investing EUR 6 million to cover 14 days
  • Loxx travels to Casablanca
  • Battery delivery from Korea to Poland in 19 days
  • Boss of all Spanish ports
  • Dematic automates Israel's national library
  • Better road and rail links between Greece and Bulgaria
  • Emirates Skycargo picks new cargo manager
  • DDC about to test two of its drones
  • Further UK call for Unifeeder service East UK-Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Last-mile facility for Amazon
  • 18 LNG trucks to transport helium in 2021
  • Changes in the board of directors
  • Zero orders in first month
  • Austrian Ennshafen looks back on a successful 2019

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Historic capacity crunch looms as more Europe-Asia sailings are blanked
  • IATA calls for 80:20 slot rule to be suspended as coronavirus crisis widens
  • Air Cargo Global strongly denies it is closing down: 'we are restructuring'
  • 'Ignore India at your peril' - now the world has to compete with us'
  • Battle to ban scrubbers heats up, despite claims of even lower-sulphur results
  • Trucking firms need to invest more in 'the human element' to cut road accidents
  • BluJay buys Aussie customs software company Expedient
  • Haulio and Avantida combine digital platforms to bring Street Turn to the market
  • Supply chain radar: Mind the drop? Beware logistics (still) on steroids

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • DOT announces availability of port infrastructure grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $225 million in discretionary grant funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). "America's ports
  • Navy takes delivery of LHA 7
    The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division on Feb. 28. "On behalf of the
  • Cybersecurity: PrimeServ introduces MAN EngineVault
    MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions' after-sales division, has added MAN EngineVault to its retrofit portfolio. The new digital offering prepares shipowners for developments in the increasingly important area of marine cybersecurity. where
  • SeaTech project wins EU funding
    A consortium that includes Wärtsilä and six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping.
  • Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 certified for installation on Chinese-flagged vessels
    Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has become one of the first non-Chinese ballast water treatment solutions to be type approved by the China Classification Society. With the Chinese type approval in hand, PureBallast
  • Allseas to convert drillship to nodule mining vessel
    Swiss-based offshore contractor Allseas Group S.A. has acquired the former Petrobras ultra-deepwater drillship Vitoria 10000 for conversion to a polymetallic nodule collection vessel. She is 228 m long, 42 m wide, and
  • DNV GL launches venture fund inspired by "decade of transformations"
    Responding to the challenges of energy transition and digitalization, DNV GL has launched a venture fund called DNV GL Ventures. It aims to build a portfolio of between 15-20 startups in the
  • Great Lakes Dredge wins contracts worth $71.6 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $71.6 million. The awarded work includes:

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • The bet that failed: Kurt Zech unravels Zeaborn
    'He knows he gambled and lost. Very different from owners who feel hurt in their pride and drag a dead...
  • Hydrogen could be option for transpacific boxships
    A new ICCT study claims 99% of containership voyages between the US and China could be powered by hydrogen with...
  • Vitol newbuilding VLCC used for diesel floating storage
    Newly launched tanker is the first VLCC seen trading clean in nearly 10 months
  • Rosneft sanctions leave oil trader's Venezuela VLCC fleet stranded
    Shipping company owned by former Glencore executive swiftly moves to close down operations related to Venezuela
  • EU funds Wärtsilä-led project to cut emissions
    The company said a new engine and propulsion solution could slash CO2 emissions by 46% and fuel consumption by 30%
  • Scrubber retrofits will help boxship sector
    About 25% of boxship fleet capacity could be scrubber-fitted by year's end
  • Coronavirus: UK steps up monitoring at ports
    Arrangements will involve assessing recent travel history and contacts, onward travel plans, and possible medical assessments
  • Are VLSFOs really that bad for the climate?
    The deputy secretary-general of BIMCO argues that a recent study suggesting very low sulphur fuel oil blends are not friendly...
  • Coronavirus fear persists despite slowed blank sailings by carriers
    Intra-Asia focused smaller carriers will be fighting a battle for survival as the virus-led volume plunge is draining their cash...
  • Capesize bulker scrubber premium tumbles
    Scrubber-fitted carriers are nonetheless still 'making money' - Platts said
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Coronavirus casts shadow across dry bulk market | UK Club hails 'strong' renewal despite tonnage outflux |...
  • New member joins Lloyd's List Editorial Board
    The panel of industry leaders and experts was set up in 2018 to ensure Lloyd's List remains the most trusted...
  • TPM conference cancelled over coronavirus concern
    Increasing number of coronavirus infections in the US and travel bans puts an end to major conference
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings taps 'virus bonds'
    Bonds carry a coupon rate of 1.82% and maturity of 180 days

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • LA-LB work shift cancellations hamper container returns
  • CRST adds last-mile delivery to US truckload services
  • Coronavirus inventory shock looms for US, European plants
  • NY-NJ expects Q1 cargo drop after dozen blank sailings
  • Container gateways evolving from cargo ports to data portals
  • FlexiVan-AIM merger betting on 'smart' chassis adoption
  • Shippers, forwarders gaining link to DCSA track-and-trace standard

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Tidewater puts price tag on soon-to-be outgoing fleet
  • Cambodia detains tanker over alleged North Korean transfers
  • Older supramax said to be on market as Belships focuses on modern vessels
  • GTT unveils projections for 2020s LNG and VLEC demand
  • Japan's finance houses gain traction away from home
  • Mercantile & Maritime steers away from Venezuelan tanker trade
  • Middle East pirate threat ramps up as tanker boarded
  • Fugro pulls $554m notes issue as coronavirus wrecks refinancing plans
  • VLCC rates improving but fuel spread narrows
  • Klaveness-Marubeni tie-up to offer new pool opportunities
  • Japan's commercial shipyards scale back construction capacity
  • Search on for 13 crew after breached cargoship sinks
  • DNV GL unveils venture fund for maritime and energy start-ups
  • Philippines accuses bulker of changing Chinese visit dates
  • Frontline has not 'turned off the lights' on new deals
  • Why trying to hold the capesize market to ransom will not work
  • Trafigura teams with Phillips 66 on US VLCC export facility
  • Cruise chaos intensifies as ports worldwide turn away ships
  • Shipping equities resilient in face of record-low China output
  • SGX-listed Cosco and Samudera to drop quarterly reporting

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Ports begin enforcing bunker fuel carriage ban
    Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
  • Coronavirus slashing US port volumes
    American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be down by at least 20%.
  • IMO urged to amend fire safety regulations
    Misdeclared cargo blamed for container ship fires, including last year's blaze on the Yantian Express.
  • Minimum content exemption set for regulated plant imports
    "This exception ensures that the declaration requirement fulfills the intent of the Lacey Act while reducing the regulatory burden on importers," the U.S. Department of...
  • Airlines request slot leniency from airports to deal with coronavirus
    Airlines are at the mercy of the coronavirus. About the only thing they can do is try to reduce operating costs and preserve cash flow...
  • US aims to boost trade with India
    A proposed $1.8 billion sale of U.S.-origin air defense systems is expected to open a pathway to increased exports to the South Asian economy.
  • AEI to convert 737s for African all-cargo carrier
    Allied Air is buying some passenger airplanes and converting them to freighters. It's cheaper than buying production freighters.
  • Career Tracks: Agility names Chris Price logistics CEO
    CCM reorganizes executive team, STEMCO picks VP of sales and marketing, and Southeastern Freight appoints Orlando service manager.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Singapore MF 0.5%S cash differential drops to 3-month low on weak demand
    The Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cash differential dropped to 60 cents/mt on Friday, the lowest since November 26, 2019, when it was at 48 cents/mt, amid weak bunker demand and stocks build, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Poor demand, refining margins to weigh on Asia Pacific crude in March
    The Asia Pacific crude oil market is expected to weaken further in March amid poor demand and weak refining margins as global economies are expected to take a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak, several traders told S&P Global Platts.
  • Super Tuesday: US primaries shine light on fracking, exports, offshore drilling
    With the Super Tuesday primaries set in the US for this week, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is shifting into high gear.
  • Oil snaps six-session down streak as OPEC+ output cuts come into focus
    Crude and product futures settled higher Monday amid optimism for OPEC+ to agree to further output cuts to offset coronavirus-stunted demand outlooks.
  • Argentina to submit bill to Congress to spur oil and gas production
    Argentina's government will submit a bill to Congress designed to spur investment in boosting oil and natural gas production, a move expected to include incentives for drilling in the Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • USAC heating oil prices hit five-year high on distillate complex strength
    US Atlantic Coast heating oil prices reached a five-year high Monday, driven higher by a large stock draw and weaker futures contract.
  • Mexico's Isthmus crude exports to US hit near-five-year high in February
    As Mexico continued increasing its exports of medium sour Isthmus crude to the US, February saw the highest volume sold in a month setting a new high five-year record, Pemex, US Customs Bureau and Platts Analytic data showed Monday.
  • TPM 2020 global container freight conference canceled due to COVID-19 threat
    The ongoing global crisis over the coronavirus outbreak caused the organizers of the annual TPM container freight conference in Long Beach, California, to cancel the event Saturday, one day before it was due to take place.
  • Americas bunker markets begin March under pressure as weak energy weighs
    Spot marine fuel prices in key American bunkers markets opened March under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors, although impact on demand have been mixed so far, sources said late last week.
  • Capesize Scrubber Premium dives on narrowing fuel spreads
    The Platts Capesize Scrubber Premium Index, or SPI, hit an all-time low of $4,309/day on February 28 since the start of the assessment on November 1 last year, due to the narrower spread between the 0.5% sulfur marine fuel price and high sulfur fuel oil bunker price.
  • Non-compliant shipowners could face ship detentions on IMO carriage ban: ICS
    The International Chamber of Shipping, or ICS, has cautioned shipowners and operators to comply with the International Maritime Organization's carriage ban as errant players could face the prospect of detention.
  • Asia bunker markets mostly unfazed by IMO carriage ban, concerns linger
    A trader in Hong Kong said "there were more debunkering requests in January, [but] this month [it's] getting less."
  • North Asian refiners reassess fuel output, exports amid coronavirus outbreak
    "Incremental barrels from other refiners will hurt the market. We already have to factor in the rise in Chinese supply," a second source said.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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 second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
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
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