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November 5, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • MOL opens Vietnam's most spacious DG warehouse
  • NewAge & MMD3 join hands for bolstering digital filing of Form 13
  • HIL (India) records 65 pc growth in exports in first two quarters
  • Viscose Staple Fibre exports up during second quarter
  • APSEZ rebounds & registers spectacular growth across segments & coasts
  • HAROPA ports stay 100 pc operational
  • JNPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week
  • Major Ports register decline in cargo handling during April-October
  • Rajiv Jalota assumes charge as Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust
  • Railways doubles automobile loading in October 2020
  • CGST officials bust racket for generating fraudulent input tax credit through fake billing
  • IHGF Delhi Fair - AUTUMN 2020, in its 50th edition, goes virtual with leading Indian handicrafts manufacturers & exporters from Nov. 4-9

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First double-trailer trucks in Abu Dhabi
  • Green light to upgrade Basel's rail access to NRLA
  • IAG Cargo joins Iata Net Rates platform
  • Logistics awarded for role during pandemic
  • Qatar Airways Cargo chooses two Champ solutions
  • TIR carnet use in Mongolia triples
  • ESR's latest facility investment
  • The mega trip reborn
  • Baltic service to UK launched
  • More efficient fleet management
  • ABC diversifies with "Pegasus" passive solution
  • Echo Logistics remains optimistic
  • Börke leaves TX Logistik
  • Bargelink and Timcocom team up
  • Sussex-based haulier appoints BDM
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Digitisation by Samskip Logistics
  • Results from the East and West Coast

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • 'Dogfight' between Atlas Air and its pilots 'won't end for decades'
  • MSC on 'massive buying spree of second-hand tonnage' to build capacity
  • Colombo port congestion brings extra expense for Bangladeshi shippers
  • Australian stevedores getting richer, but customers seeing poorer service
  • 'Abandoned' SMEs struggling to prepare as final Brexit deadline looms
  • Expeditors adds to cash pile in Q3 - M&A the next delivery?
  • Maersk Air Freight lift-off struggles to get off the runway
  • The great Maersk four-year shift analysed
  • Conf call redux: DSV's 'day of joy and happiness'
  • Snapshot: A round of applause for Matson, please

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Gangways play a role in helping new electric ferries conserve power
    The five electric double-ended, passenger-only ferries that Turkey's Sefine Shipyard is building for Norwegian operator Boreal (see earlier story) will each have two gangways supplied by Skodje, Norway, headquartered Undertun Industri. The
  • Former WSF ferry to be sold at U.S. Marshal's auction
    A retired Washington State Ferries vessel with a long history, the former Evergreen State, is to go on the block in a U.S. Marshal's auction. Built in 1954 and retired in 2015,
  • Detyens wins $18.1 million MSC order
    Detyens Shipyards, Charleston, S.C., has been awarded an $18,144,376, 76-calendar day, firm-fixed-price contract for the regular overhaul dry-docking availability of the Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO
  • Sanmar Shipyards and Schottel strengthen ties
    Spay, Germany, based propulsion specialist Schottel will be the exclusive supplier of thrusters for the 90-tonnes bollard pull Bigaçay class of tugs, designed by Robert Allan Ltd, built by Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards
  • Metal Shark wins Presidential Award for Exports
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to receive the President's "E" Award for Exports, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the
  • GLDD: "Third quarter reflects solid project performance"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. "The third quarter reflects
  • Marine biofuel testing set to begin at Alfa Laval Test & Training Center
    The Alfa Laval training center in Aalborg, Denmark, has been readied to start testing biofuels. While the center plays a key role in Alfa Laval's own R&D efforts, it is also a

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Economic outlook: China is key driver of trade in pandemic economy
    Eyes have recently been focused on the result of the US presidential election and what that will mean for the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The digital highway
    Stener Stenersen, DNV GL's head of technical support Norway, and Bjorn-Johan Vartdal, digital director for maritime, join Lloyd's List chief...
  • Product tanker blast at Turkish shipyard
    An explosion on the product tanker Sri Asih at a Turkish shipyard has injured five people and damaged the vessel's...
  • Product tanker attacked off Nigeria
    The Greek-owned product tanker Nefeli II was attacked about 80 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria. Dryad Global said the...
  • Weekly briefing: Warning for box carriers; no floating storage repeat
    High freight rates on transpacific routes have buoyed the container market in recent weeks but carriers have been told there...
  • Carriers face expensive transition to zero-carbon future
    Carriers have made significant steps in meeting low-carbon shipping demands already. But they must now focus on a more expensive...
  • Cargo sector looks back for the future of unaccompanied freight
    There has been a reversion among carriers and owners to the UK freight model prior to 1992, when less than...
  • Norden chief sees volatility benefits
    Update: Norden chief executive says volatility will remain in the dry bulk market, and while China's imports have exceeded expectations...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Container shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal | Box demand picture clouded as economics...
  • ICTSI sees volumes spring back in third quarter
    ICTSI's third-quarter performance benefited from the cost preservation measures it took to mitigate the adverse effects of the pandemic, which...
  • US political uncertainty seen as a threat to maritime industry
    A prolonged decision over this year's successful presidential candidate could see Washington consumed by political paralysis and gridlock - a...
  • Singamas to extend debt payment for PIL
    The agreement will allow PIL to repay the $150m debt outstanding to Singamas over the next decade, as the Singaporean...
  • Singapore aims for 600 crew changes a day
    MPA said it expected to conduct 500 to 600 crew changes per day in the coming months and had facilitated...
  • Concordia Maritime expects brighter product tanker market next year
    The Swedish company plans to send seven vessels into drydock from now to the second quarter of 2021 for special...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Asia container shortage worsens, even for premium services
  • No let-up in e-commerce demand for expedited Asia services: Matson
  • Carriers file rate increases on US ag exports to Asia
  • Air cargo capacity crunch to drive forwarder consolidation: DB Schenker
  • Colombo congestion spells more pain for Indian shippers

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • US stocks fly higher as odds increase of parties sharing power when dust clears
  • Futures curve suggests Capesize rates may stay around $15,000
    It depends on where China gets its iron ore from, according to Clarksons Platou Securities
  • Talking ESG is easy. Delivery is what banks and clients will judge
    Shipowners and operators will not be able to dodge rising investor and customer expectations
  • Ardmore Shipping posts third-quarter loss, plays long game in decarbonisation
    New York-listed MR tanker player secures a $10m loan for a newly purchased vessel
  • Investors laid their chips on a Biden win in US Election Day stock performance
    Tankers generally suffered while shares of dry bulk and boxship companies saw overall gains
  • Hamburg expo SMM scraps 'hybrid' plan to go online only in 2021
    German ship technology conference was postponed this year due to the coronavirus crisis
  • Ro-ro asset values fall due to oversupply and new technology
    UK Government has gone overboard on the vessels in anticipation of Brexit, VesselsValue's Dan Nash says
  • Wind work no magic bullet for North Sea offshore owners after 'sobering' month
    North Sea owners left nursing hangover after intoxicating rate recovery in August and September
  • Buss Capital strikes in hot market with first box leasing bond
    German group launching product to take advantage of "interesting" container market
  • Coking-coal futures hit record level due to China-Australia trade uncertainty
    Options market for coking coal has seen its first contracts traded since June last year
  • Guy Carpenter sets up captive marine reinsurance oufit
    Reinsurance broker says it sees the marine and energy sector as a growth market
  • MSC spends $158m in raid on post-panamax boxships
    Diego Aponte-led operator spends big and takes tally of acquisitions into double figures
  • BP fixes Cosco VLCC amid talk of $10,000 premium for new ships
    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry-built ship is said to be set to load diesel amid weak oil demand
  • Car carrier demolition goes through the roof amid auto export slump
    Scrap yards are filling with pure car/truck carriers as Covid-19 rattles the world economy and Japanese car manufacturers face tighter standards
  • Tankerska Next Generation docks MR tankers during market 'freefall'
    Croatian owner says shipyard maintenance was best use of time as rates collapsed
  • Vintage VLGCs win premium rates in Indian market
    Two elderly Indian-controlled units have been fixed by Bharat Petroleum Corp.
  • People traffickers posing as operators to target ship agents, ITIC warns
    UK insurer says members should beware approaches from gangs trying to smuggle illegal immigrants
  • Dry bulk surge lifts Norden's full year profit outlook again
    Norden's fleet operated bulkers delivered good news in its third-quarter results, but product tankers posted losses
  • Oil and European stocks creep up as US election result hangs in the balance
    Trump wins battleground of Florida, but Biden voiced confidence he would win the election by taking three key Rust Belt states.
  • Ocean Yield's Solbakken says Scorpio Bulkers has options to sell five leased ships
    Kjell Inge Rokke-controlled company owns five vessels chartered to US company seeking to exit bulker sector
  • Concordia's Ullman reveals the cure for product tanker 'party hangover'
    Production cuts and drawing down of oil stocks will ease sector headache after rates party in the spring, tanker boss says
  • Cargo Day is here: Can shipping industry repeat record $1.3m for Mercy Ships in 2019?
    Wednesday 4 November is focus of efforts to raise funds this month for Africa hospital ships charity taking delivery of its first ever purpose-built newbuilding, Global Mercy
  • Shipping's success rests on who Americans want in White House
    Shipping needs stability to flourish amid the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and fears over climate change
  • S&P revises Gard and North P&I Club outlook to negative
    Ratings agency reviews P&I clubs' performance as historic high in claims puts pressure on finances
  • Swan Energy FSRU chartered for Myanmar shipment
    New import project prepares to welcome regas vessel and two FSUs as Golar ship departs
  • BW VLGC ready to head across Pacific on first LPG-fuelled voyage
    Class certificate awarded after successful sea trials for BW Gemini off Hong Kong
  • Weaker tanker rates dent profit at Buana Lintas Lautan
    But Indonesian owner saw year-to-date results more than triple compared to a year ago on ship acquisitions
  • Asian markets look for direction as US presidential polls close
  • Singapore flag closes on 100mgt as crew changes pass 50,000 mark
    MPA says Covid-19 had also helped accelerate the adoption of technology within the shipping sector

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Air cargo momentum builds; air travel stumbles
    The airfreight market is gaining strength as trade and e-commerce grow, but the disappearance of most international air travel is hurting airlines. And the situation...
  • MODE Transportation names new president and CEO
    Longtime MODE Transportation President and CEO Jim Damman is appointed chairman of the company.
  • 2016 vote sparked fireworks for shipping stocks. Repeat in 2020?
    A look back at the days after the 2016 presidential election and the strange case of "The Donald Trump Shipping Stock Boom."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • UN says climate science 'clear' as US withdraws from Paris Agreement
    The science of global warming is clear and requires urgent international action, the UN said Nov. 4 as the US formally withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change, the first nation to do so.
  • Hurricane Zeta shut ins, rising refinery demand weigh on US crude inventories
    US crude oil inventories moved sharply lower in the week ended Oct. 30 as hurricane-blunted production was met with rising refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Nov. 4.
  • US ELECTIONS: Potential split US government puts energy policy in agencies' court
    With major national election outcomes still in flux Wednesday morning, energy lobbyists and policy analysts were parsing the potential for divided government to dampen energy policy shifts, even if Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden ultimately prevailed.
  • US diesel markets shoot past one-year highs amid tight supply
    Chicago diesel markets reached multi-year highs Nov. 4 and the Gulf Coast surpassed a one-year high as stocks continued to draw and refineries recovered from hurricane aftermath.
  • Shipping industry should consider nuclear option for decarbonizing: experts
    Stakeholders in the maritime industry are consider increased uptake of nuclear power as one of its choices as it strives to meet decarbonization targets mandated by the International Maritime Industry, according to industry observers and participants.
  • OIL FUTURES: Price rally extends as supply outlooks tighten following US crude draw
    Oil futures settled higher Nov. 4 as the market eyed tightened supply outlooks following a US inventory draw and the possibility of extended OPEC+ production cuts.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Diesel, gasoline sales fall in September on lockdown
    Argentinian diesel and gasoline sales dropped year on year for a sixth straight month in September, yet gasoline demand recovered on a month-on-month basis as a loosening of coronavirus lockdown revived demand, Energy Secretariat data showed Nov. 4.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Crude exports rose in September on year
    Argentina's crude oil exports rose 32.1% in September year on year, as a sluggish recovery in the country's oil demand encouraged producers to sell more abroad, Energy Secretariat data showed Nov. 4.
  • Brazil to sell Campos, Santos offshore areas in Open Acreage bid round
    Brazil will sell exploration and production concessions in the offshore Campos and Santos basins that are home to much of the country's oil output at the upcoming Open Acreage sale, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said in a statement Nov. 4.
  • Brazil's Petrobras puts 28 oil fields, gas plant in Bahia up for sale
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras continued to expand the company's $20 billion-$30 billion asset sales program, launching the sale of 28 onshore concessions, related export infrastructure and a natural gas treatment facility in Bahia state, Petrobras said in a prospectus released Nov. 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Overnight rally holds as US inventory draw meets expectations
    **US commercial stocks decrease by 8 mn barrels **Hurricane Zeta encouraged stocks draw
  • S Korea's Hyundai Motor to supply 4,000 hydrogen trucks to China by 2025
    South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. will supply 4,000 hydrogen-fueled trucks to China by 2025, the vehicle maker said Nov. 4.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Cape Town refinery still shut amid rising product demand
    S Africa's Cape Town refinery still shut amid rising product demand
  • Evolve or die: US refiners grasp renewables lifeline to stay viable
    Once the scourge of the US refining industry, some refiners are now looking to renewable fuels to help their bottom lines and keep their facilities operational.
  • Japan's ENEOS cuts weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 2,000/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS has cut the weekly domestic wholesale base prices of its five major rack petroleum products by Yen 2,000/kiloliter ($3.03/b), market sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 4.
  • NWE 0.1% gasoil at five-month high on lower refinery rates, Africa exports
    Northwest European 0.1% gasoil value has hit a five-month high, supported by tighter supply of higher sulfur and density products after refineries reduced production and with a large volume exported to Africa, source said.
  • Russian Novorossiisk's Nov. gasoil, ULSD exports at 636,000 mt
    The November gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel export program from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk is scheduled to total 636,000 mt, according to a copy of the loading program seen by S&P Global Platts Nov. 4.
  • US ELECTIONS: Host of energy issues settled, but counting continues for president
    The winner of the White House and control of the US Senate remained unknown early Nov. 4 as mail-in ballots continued to be counted, but implications for energy and commodity markets unfolded in local and state races across the country.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles rebound from 13-month low
    **Middle distillates set record high on June 1 **Fujairah 0.5% sulfur marine fuel $8/mt lower than Singapore **Total stockpiles up 9% so far in 2020
  • Platts MOC Singapore fuel oil swap trades fall 6% in October
    **Inter-month spread trades up amid volatility at end of month **HSFO trades inch down on-month
  • Neste to buy Bunge's oil, fat processing plant in Rotterdam for Eur258 million
    "The acquisition of the refinery plant supports our global growth strategy in renewables," Neste CEO Peter Vanacker said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on OPEC+ news, API data, as market eyes US election
    Sources told Platts Nov. 3 that if prices remain weak, the OPEC+ coalition could even revert back to its May-August quotas.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S/Dubai crack strengthens to six-month high on tightening supply
    "Cargo inflow from the West is about 2 million mt in November. Stocks can go down by 500,000 mt during the month," said a fuel oil trader.

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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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