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August 5, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Employers: Montreal dockers behaviour threatens to non-strikers
  • CMA CGM ups Far East-India rate US$300/TEU - $500/FEU August 15
  • Shipbuilding orders fall on fear of new eco rules and global depression
  • Samsung Electronics to halt production at its computer factory in China
  • China's factories recover in July, says Purchasing Manager's Index
  • Ecommerce surge experienced by UPS attributed to Covid scare
  • Containership scrapping increases as July hits three-year high
  • Beijing speaks of 'protracted war' when speaking of decoupling
  • Japanese firm offers consultancy to Bangladeshi Matarbari port project
  • Gebruder Weiss spends US$7.9 million on Vienna ecommerce hub
  • Silk Way West inks new five-year ULD deal with ACL Airshop
  • EU Commission clears Alstom's takeover of Bombardier Transportation

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Evergreen joins Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative
  • First Bangladesh-flagged vessel constructed under IRClass
  • Low Sulphur Surcharge not applicable: CMA CGM
  • Draft Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy 2020 put out for inputs/comments
  • Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India's exports to Thailand under ASEAN-India FTA
  • Global interoperability among maritime platforms the aim of recently inked MoU
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority in Hydrogen Council
  • PPT starts Covid Care Centre at Port Club for employees
  • Blue Dart Express results impacted by pandemic
  • IAG Cargo reports increased commercial revenues
  • Mumbai airport handles significant volume of cargo in Q1
  • SpiceJet posts a loss in Q4 but cargo operations do well
  • Crowd sourcing of suggestions for review of existing Customs duty exemption notifications/Customs Laws and procedures
  • IT Department hopes to complete all faceless e-assessments by mid-September
  • China's manufacturing activity up in July & export orders increase
  • Govt amends rules allowing NRIs to invest 100 pc in Air India
  • US economy to bounce back in third quarter: Treasury Secretary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transporting art in Austria

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Asia-Europe misery for shippers: four-week delays, rate hikes and surcharges
  • Fears air freight rates may soar even higher as tech launches loom
  • Hong Kong forwarder spearheads fight against fake lithium battery certificates
  • Post-Brexit planning brings in threat of personal fines for 'not-ready' hauliers
  • SpiceJet gets slots at London Heathrow airport
  • Rumours fly: Amazon behind new international airline In Brisbane
  • IATA's first cargo head, Aleks Popovich, to retire after 16 years
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd - the first cut is the deepest
  • Against the odds: Taking a page out of Mainfreight's book

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Massive explosions rock Port of Beirut
    Videos appearing on social media show a massive cloud of smoke billowing into the sky as two explosions rocked the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, today, causing massive damage and multiple injuries with
  • Pittsburgh Engineer District to invest $12.9 million at Montgomery Locks and Dam
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Pittsburgh District reports that it plans to spend $12.9 million to install two new dam lift gates and a new control system at the Montgomery Locks
  • Carnival Corporation commits to responsible ship recycling
    Days after video surfaced showing the Carnival Fantasy being beached at a scrapping facility in Turkey, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) released details of its ship recycling plans. It said
  • EPF 12 completes integrated trials
    Austal USA and the Navy's Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) program successfully completed integrated trials on the future USNS Newport (EPF 12), in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship is now ready to
  • Scorpio Bulkers inks LOI for giant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
    Leading dry bulk owner Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Inc, covering the construction of a large Wind

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Massive explosions flatten port of Beirut
    UPDATE 5: According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, 13 vessels were in port at the time of the blast, the largest...
  • Dorian charts global dip in LPG volumes
    Average rates for US-listed owner's fleet rise 39% compared with the past year
  • Shipping's GHG emissions rising despite efficiency gains
    The report will go before the Marine Environment Protection Committee
  • Sanctions body defends UK shipping guidelines
    'Where there are concerns about the regulations of other jurisdictions then the individual or company should seek independent legal advice...
  • Global supply chain flaws exposed by pandemic, analysts report
    Boston Consulting Group analysts believe supply chain businesses, along with shipping lines, must be aware of seismic changes in trade...
  • From the News Desk: Decarbonisation requires joined-up thinking
    It is clear there is no single answer to shipping's decarbonisation dilemma and it is certain that different fuels will...
  • Chinese shipper accuses carriers of profiteering
    Lockek: 'Not only is the price high, many exporting companies also need to book the slots more than 20 days...
  • Outlook: Is shipping coping with the pandemic?
    The outlooks, forecasts and predictions for 2020 which were compiled at the end of last year now look like they...
  • UK coastguard invests in new radio network
    Move will offer improved tech services access for many remote towns and villages
  • WFW hires Marcus Dodds from Reed Smith
    Former master advises SIGTTO and sits on Lloyd's Register's classification committee
  • Scorpio Bulkers turns to offshore wind
    The company says the deal for a new installation vessel and an accompanying crane marks a major step as it...
  • Danaos sees optimism in container market
    Greece-based owner says it is 'cautiously optimistic' for the medium-term market outlook, with the orderbook currently in single digits as...
  • DHL maintains strategy in face of tighter supply chains
    Lower volumes in eastbound transpacific and Asia-Europe trades confirmed. Elsewhere, strong demand is being seen in intra-Asia and Asia-Oceania
  • Hatzigrigoris steps down from Maran Gas
    LNG company managing director departs Angelicoussis Group after 39 years as part of reorganisation
  • Seafarer crisis is a challenge for the whole marine sector
    First and foremost, shipowners and their insurers will very likely face claims from seafarers
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: UK sanctions guidelines said to be 'misleading and incorrect' | Pandemic fallout delays vessel deliveries and limits new...
  • Evergreen joins responsible ship scrapping platform
    The online platform believes that transparency is a key driver of change in the whole ship recycling process and has...
  • Shell signs charters for six LNG newbuilds
    Knutsen LNG, Korea Line Corp and ICBC Financial Leasing are to place shipbuilding orders for the tankers to be supplied...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Digitization to transform US LTL trucking
  • Container lines diverting ships from strike-hit Montreal
  • Brokers tapping consumer tech to extend value for small shippers
  • UP expands California surcharge to all shippers
  • July jump in Chittagong exports linked to COVID-delayed orders
  • Dredging to boost vessel size limit for Port of New Orleans
  • Forager adds instant long-term contract rates to cross-border marketplace

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Dorian LPG ahead of the curve on emissions compliance
  • Richard Hext is next chairman of Hong Kong Maritime Museum
  • Academics push for high-risk area in Gulf of Mexico
  • FSL Trust cuts debt and keeps cash amid pandemic's 'rough sea'
  • Royal Caribbean dispels Empress of the Seas scrapping rumours
  • Baltic Dry Index moves up again as capesizes and panamaxes strengthen
  • Death toll rising after confiscated cargo explodes in Beirut port
  • FSL Trust cuts debt and keeps cash amid pandemic's 'rough sea'
  • Royal Caribbean dispels Empress of the Seas scrapping rumours
  • Baltic Dry Index moves up again as capesizes and panamaxes strengthen
  • Death toll rising after confiscated cargo explodes in Beirut port
  • Scorpio Bulkers shares dive 12% as owner explains bold move into wind
  • IMO study finds shipping's carbon emissions are increasing
  • Lloyd's of London gears up for opening next month
  • Deiulemar case rolls on after bondholders reject out-of-court settlement
  • Dorian LPG doubles quarterly profit, but Wall Street expected more
  • Norden pursues criminal action against port agency accused of inflating fees
  • Threat emerges over Pakistan recycling tax breaks
  • Adnoc says joint venture with Wanhua will focus on VLGCs and product tankers
  • Torm linked to LR2 fixtures amid renewed appetite from period charterers
  • Angeliki Frangou sees the sunshine as VLCCs bounce along the bottom
  • Tom Peter Blankestijn would be smiling today as Carnival scraps green
  • In a world full of risk, Ardmore Shipping erases one from the equation: Libor
  • Newly independent Blue Ocean fund sees Covid-19 boost
  • Avance Gas finally sells 17-year-old VLGC for 'very firm' price
  • Greece adopts ITF wage deals to boost sagging flag, maritime employment
  • Korea Shipbuilding's second-quarter operating profit beats consensus
  • Shrinking orderbook speeds up Japanese shipyards' urge to merge
  • Hurtigruten suspends cruise restart after virus outbreak among crew
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Japan trade volumes fell 40% in May and June
  • Temasek 'undecided' on $3bn offer for Keppel after clause breach

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Death toll climbing after Port of Beirut explosion
    Lebanese officials blame confiscated highly explosive material for the blast, according to reports.
  • FMC finds NY/NJ port 'minimally impacted' operationally by COVID-19
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission found during its Fact Finding 29 investigation that the Port of New York and New Jersey showed supply chain resolve...
  • 'Land is plentiful' for APM Terminals Mobile seaport growth
    Two logistics parks are in operation nearby and more are to come in Alabama.
  • Swiss Air Lines cleared for more types of cabin cargo
    Shipping seafood, electronics or a spare part by air? It might get a window seat now on Swiss International Air Lines.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • US crude draws likely extend as exports, refinery utilization edge higher
    US crude inventory draws likely extended during the week ended July 31 amid steady exports and an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed August 3.
  • India's June gasoline exports drop 11% as refiners divert barrels to domestic market
    India's gasoline exports in June slid 11.11% from May to a two-month low of 985,000 mt as refiners channeled cargoes to the domestic market to meet a rise in demand, amid a backdrop of a heavily supplied Asian market.
  • Russia's Tuapse August VGO loadings down 25% on month to 90,000 mt
    Vacuum gasoil exports from the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse will consist of three cargoes of 30,000 mt each in August, down from 120,000 mt in July, according to a copy of the program seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • USGC regular-premium finished gasoline spread narrows to tightest level in nearly six years
    Premium grades of gasoline and the blendstocks needed to make them dropped to their lowest levels compared with regular gasoline in multiple years on the US Gulf Coast July 31, as the typical end-of-summer lull piles on to the demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • German 2020 primary energy demand seen 7%-12% lower, emissions 10%-17% lower
    Germany's primary energy consumption could fall 7% to 12% this year after a 8.8% drop in the first half of the year, research group AG Energiebilanzen (AGEB) said Aug. 4.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%S: Global marine fuel supplies still holding back price recovery
    Global marine fuel 0.5%S prices improved in July, though demand still was below normal levels. Market sentiment was overall more positive than in June, though fundamentals of oversupply and slow demand resulted in a short-term bearish outlook for much of the globe.
  • Oil climbs on upbeat US economic data
    Crude futures settled higher Aug. 3 on the back of bullish US economic data.
  • S Korea allows private companies to launch LNG bunkering business
    South Korea has eased regulations to allow local private companies to launch LNG bunkering businesses and compete with state-run Korea Gas Corp., boosting prospects for LNG as a marine fuel as stricter environmental rules in international shipping gain traction.
  • India's June gasoil output rises 8.5% on month on domestic demand recovery
    India's gasoil production climbed for the second straight month in June as local refiners hiked run rates in line with emerging domestic demand as the country gradually eases coronavirus-induced restrictions.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Container shipping alliance The Alliance blanks two transatlantic sailings in Sep
    For August, The Alliance has voided one transatlantic sailing on AL4 and one on AL1.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Diesel, bunker fuel buoys June refinery output
    Year-to-date through June, bunker fuel and fuel oil production was 58.1% higher year on year at 53.4 million barrels, the ANP said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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