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November 6, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Container shortage likely seen easing soon
  • Disembarkation of foreign seafarers at Sri Lankan ports suspended
  • DGTR recommends increase in import duty on Korean synthetic rubber
  • APM Terminals Pipavav to commence container tracking services through RFID from Nov. 9
  • Improved solution for release of containers at Antwerp port to be rolled out in phases
  • Tariff fixation by Major Ports under the proposed Major Port Authority legislation
  • SR achieves freight loading & revenue milestones
  • Economy showing signs of revival as order booking position & Sept. Manufacturing PMI rise
  • Energy most impacted among commodities by the pandemic
  • Sourav Ganguly's virtual session with the University of Nottingham on Nov. 7

International Transport Journalweb site
  • All systems go
  • Bringing modal shift to four-country region
  • First Belgium haulier tests battery-electric truck
  • Four million teu in Gdynia
  • Siemens outsourcing in Czechia
  • Drews must step down
  • Tonnes of sea-dredged products by rail
  • ICTSI holds the fort
  • Farewell to Tu-154
  • New mode in Lone Star State
  • Intermodal link for French inland ports
  • Ready for World Shopping Day
  • Freight market under pressure
  • Swissport consolidates at new Berlin airport
  • Krems with wind under its wings
  • Kim Kuesel joins Navis
  • Pall-Ex prepares for high season
  • Third Chicago airport welcomes UPS
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Expected November peak a new low for air freight as lockdowns shut shops
  • Double-whammy for shippers: record rates and surcharge surges
  • New services take off to balance transatlantic capacity shortfall
  • £50m HMRC bill hangs over Wincanton as H1 profits take a dip
  • Montevideo Airport has high hopes of being Latin America's cannabis hub
  • Alibaba e-com hub will give Kuala Lumpur Airport a massive cargo boost
  • World's best-performing airline stock is bankrupt Indian carrier
  • Analysis: Expeditors pats itself on the back. Short-sighted? Ask private equity...
  • Against the odds: DSV hits another record. Every cent counts...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Electric Boat awarded $9.4 billion Columbia Class SSBN contract mod
    General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., has been awarded a $9,473,511,245 contract modification that exercises an option for the construction and testing of SSBN 826 and SSBN 827, the lead and
  • AMSA orders repatriation of nine seafarers kept too long on board
    Nine Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some of who had been on board the Panama-flagged 9,032 dwt general cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their
  • Jotun set for global launch of solvent-free single coat primer
    After three years of success in the Northeast Asian and West European markets, Sandefjord, Norway, headquartered coatings specialist Jotun is ready to launch its proven Jotacote Universal S120 primer to the worldwide
  • Remote surveys: ABS schedules 100th hazmat inventory survey for Seaspan
    ABS has just scheduled its 100th Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) certification survey for Seaspan Ship Management and says that 98% of these will be remote. ABS reports tha it is on
  • Huntington Ingalls reports increased revenues
    America's largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), reported third quarter 2020 revenues of $2.3 billion, up 4.3% from the third quarter of 2019. The increase was driven by growth at both
  • Golden Ray: Responders fix a problem and wait for a weather window
    St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command (UC) responders are monitoring weather forecasts, including the threat of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Eta, to identify a weather window for cutting and lifting

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Scrubber spread narrows to record on low refinery runs and falling oil price
    The shrinking price difference between very low sulphur fuel oil and high-sulphur fuel oil is closely watched by shipowners who...
  • Seafarer rights project to target charterers
    The SSI will develop a human rights code of conduct for charterers amid growing pressure to consider human rights, as...
  • Navios Partners eyes dry bulk trade boost in 2021
    The economic outlook for 2021 was 'favourable', with the dry bulk trade projected to increase by 3.9%, said chief executive...
  • How ship finance recovered from coronavirus
    Sure, 2020 is not the greatest year on which to build a baseline investment case. But if you can show...
  • Loss-making Scorpio looks to winter rally for product tankers
    Rates have failed so far to reflect the usual seasonal lift seen in response to additional demand to ship gasoil...
  • China's dominance in bulk trades being felt
    A rail link between Mongolia and China, which should be completed next year, could see costs fall for transporting coal...
  • Dry bulk operator files for bankruptcy protection
    The company, majority owned by Gian Cristoforo Savasta, filed for bankruptcy protection on October 6. It has 120 days to...
  • MSC boosts fleet with acquisitions
    Flush with money from high rates and low fuel costs, container lines are getting ready to renew their fleets. MSC...
  • Bursary fund set up to help redundant seafarers
    The pandemic has affected employment in many maritime sectors, with passenger shipping particularly hard hit. A new fund has been...
  • Inquiry into cause of Turkish shipyard blast
    Five shipyard workers taken to hospital after a blast on the product tanker Sri Asih have been discharged. The authorities...
  • K Line reports weaker profits
    K Line expects dry bulk market conditions to improve gradually, mainly for capesizes. However, it remains pessimistic about the containership...
  • Euronav warns of challenging tanker market ahead
    The tanker owner saw increased earnings in the third quarter of the year raising its total profits for 2020 to...
  • NYK sees full-year profit doubling on liner and energy business performance
    NYK is taking the early pain of extraordinary losses by redelivering chartered vessels and considering further 'structural reforms' in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Carriers face expensive transition to zero-carbon future | Cargo sector looks back for the future of unaccompanied...
  • China-owned vessel with overdue crew held in Australia
    Vessel operator Tianjin Shun Xin Yuan Shipping tried to make a request for the seafarers to stay on board until...
  • Wakashio owner appoints salvors for aft section
    Initial processing work is scheduled to start in late December, and the final removal is expected to be completed next...
  • Genco to sell three ageing supramaxes amid wider losses
    Genco, which has been focusing on a fleet renewal programme, reported a net loss of $21.1m in the third quarter of...
  • French methane gas objections thwart $7bn US LNG contract
    The delay underlines concerns among some US natural gas exporters that regulatory rollbacks by the Trump administration are making it harder...
  • South Australia touts world's largest green ammonia export project
    South Australia-based producers are eyeing ammonia exports to Japan, where plans are in place to use the next generation fuel...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Optimistic market pushes Toepfer index higher
  • West Coast-based LTL freight surge lifts YRC
  • Asia-Europe spot market hits 2020 high as long-term rate levels slow
  • Forwarders see ocean unreliability eroding carrier threat
  • Bid dilemma looms for shippers as truck pricing nears peak: Echo

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Danaos Corp posts higher profit amid 'remarkable recovery'
  • Eagle Bulk widens loss amid Covid-19 overhang
  • Tidewater keeps generating free cash flow, despite downturn
  • Australia orders cargoship crew repatriation after 20-month shift
  • Euronav takes in 'super eco' Trafigura tankers for relationship and earnings potential
  • Globus Maritime good with Nasdaq after drastic reverse split
  • Alphatanker: Floating storage might make a comeback but won't lift tankers
  • Genco sees sale-and-purchase opportunities on the near horizon
  • Trafigura bunker venture's former CEO joins Bunker Holding
  • Pirates release seafarers taken from Seatrade reefer
  • Odfjell fixes out ethylene carriers on sales block for two years
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back $65.4m in notes and shares
  • Angeliki Frangou sees global 'healing' going on as Navios Partners profit drops
  • Ambrey warns of 'heightened' piracy threat after failed attacks
  • US shipping companies find plenty of women for the board, fewer for management
  • Berge Bulk expands capesize fleet with purchase from CSSC Shipping
  • ESL Shipping's LNG-fuelled bulkers cut emissions by up to 50%
  • Hitachi Zosen to sell Japan Marine United shareholding
  • Havyard gives up on newbuildings as it axes 100 jobs
  • GasLog nails shareholder structure for Greek FSRU as final partner signs up
  • Eurobulk boxship rescues crew of abandoned sinking MPP
  • Pandemic derails talks over Shearwater and CGG's tech venture
  • P&O Maritime clinches two more charters for renewables work
  • South Korean yards breathe easier as newbuilding enquiries rise
  • HHI homes in on $1.4bn orders for up to 16 VLCC newbuilds
  • AW Shipping adds two more LPG-fuelled VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • K Line sees weaker interim profit despite better second quarter
  • Crew rescued after storm drives cruiseship ashore off Mexico
  • NYK Line sees net profit surge on strong liner market
  • Impairments and forex losses drag down Yangzijiang profit

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • TSA seeks enhanced screening capabilities for air cargo (with video)
    The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.
  • Crude vs. product tanker debate: Advantage product tankers?
    Euronav exec curses crude-tanker market (literally). Scorpio exec pitches product-tanker promise and throws shade at crude side.
  • Ocean cargo 'lone bright spot' for Port Authority of NY/NJ
    Flurry of port activity could point to "growing concerns of future supply chain disruptions."
  • Breaking down the logistical mission of Operation Warp Speed
    The logistics of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans will be historic. Major Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, the deputy director for supply, production and...
  • Atlas Air beats Q3 estimates on strong demand for air cargo
    Atlas Air rode the rising tide for air cargo to higher profits in the third quarter.
  • Big firms eye Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans
    Major companies in the transportation and logistics world have taken interest in Canada's massive undertaking to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices ease as traders book profits following three-day rally
    Crude futures settled lower Nov. 5 as pandemic-related demand growth concerns prompted profit-taking after a three-session rally.
  • INDIA DATA: Sep gasoil exports fall 4% on month as domestic demand rises
    India's gasoil exports in September eased back from a 4-month high reached the previous month as higher consumption amid largely steady domestic output pared back outflows.
  • Colombia producer Frontera sees output remaining flat by end-2020
    Frontera Energy is sticking with its full year production and capital expenditure targets, despite a drop in crude prices, the company said Nov. 5.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Petroperu moving ahead with expansion projects post-lockdown
    Petroperu moving ahead with expansion projects post-lockdown
  • TENDER DATA: S Africa's Engen seeks gasoil, kerosene for Nov loading
    South Africa's Engen seeks gasoil, kerosene for Nov loading
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Jinzhou's first gasoil supply to Chile arrives at port
    PetroChina Jinzhou's first gasoil supply to Chile arrives at port
  • China's Norinco, ZPC set to get first oil product export quota for 2020: sources
    State-owned China North Industries Corp., or Norinco, and privately held Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical are likely to receive their first batch of oil product export quotas for utilization by the end of 2020, company sources with knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts over the week of Nov. 6.
  • INDIA DATA: Sep gasoil output inches up 0.5% on month as refiners maintain cautiousness
    India's gasoil production edged up 0.5% on the month to 7.60 million mt in September, with the marginal rise unfolding against a background of refiners remaining cautious about raising run rates amid faltering demand and dismal gasoil margins, provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed.
  • PGNiG, Lotos perform first LNG bunkering in Szczecin, Poland
    The first bunkering operation for an LNG fueled ship at Szczecin port in Northwest Poland took place on Nov. 5 in cooperation by Poland-based oil and gas companies PGNiG and Lotos.
  • Argentina's YPF in talks with India's ONGC on cooperation in Vaca Muerta
    Argentina's state-backed energy company YPF said it has entered into talks with India's state-owned ONGC on potentially working together to develop oil and natural gas resources in the giant Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • US ELECTIONS: Results show deeper divide on energy issues, tough path for tackling climate
    While control of the White House and US Senate waits for ballot counters, a host of implications for energy and commodity markets from the Nov. 3 elections unfolded across the country, revealing a deepening US divide on energy issues that will make it harder to pursue federal policy on decarbonization and mitigating climate change.
  • Suez Canal oil tanker transits in Oct down 27% on year: BIMCO
    The number of oil tankers transiting through the Suez Canal in October was down 27% year on year amid subdued demand for oil transportation, shipping industry association BIMCO said Nov. 5.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks up 4.4% on week to 2.67 mil mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 4.4% to 2.67 million mt on the week to Nov. 4, Insights Global data released Nov. 5 showed.
  • Pemex business strategy needs urgent modification: IMF report
    Pemex needs a complete overhaul that includes modifications to its business strategy and reforms to its governance and procurement as the state oil company puts a drag on the country's growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
  • Scorpio Tankers bullish amid aging global fleet, refinery closures
    **Company upbeat on market conditions beyond 2020 **Young fleet, potential import opportunities lift outlook **High rate of scrubber fittings in face of hi-5 decrease
  • Euronav warns of demand concerns, rising crude tanker fleet supply in Q4
    **Counter-cyclical demand drop expected in Q4 **Euronav secures loan with GHG emissions terms attached
  • Benchmark Dubai crude contango narrows to 3-month low on firm demand
    **Fuel oil cracks recovering **Fuel demand still showing signs of recovery in India
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC seeks 35,000 mt HSFO for end-Nov delivery
  • IRAQ DATA: October oil output rises 6.7%, flouting OPEC+ quota - SOMO
    **Output above quota of 3.804 mil b/d **Total exports up 8% in October **Kurdish exports down 4.8% in October
  • JAPAN DATA: Oct 25-31 oil product exports rebound 25% on week to 1.59 mil barrels
    **HSFO exports rise 9.7% on-week **LSFO exports fall 54.2% on-week
  • INDIA DATA: Sept fuel oil exports resume; imports halve from Aug amid greater bitumen demand
    **Bunker demand stabilizes after summer drop **IOC floats buy tender
  • Asian LPG premium to naphtha near 7-month high, cements naphtha as feedstock
    Naphtha prices in Asia had fallen on abundant supply and weakness in both crude and gasoline markets.
  • India's HPCL July-Sep refining margin jumps 80.6% on year to $5.11/b
    The refiner sold 8.1 million mt of refined products in the three months period, down 9.5% year on year.
  • Poland's PGNiG charters two tankers to lift US LNG
    PGNiG has offtake agreements with Venture Global for its plants in both Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines, also in Louisiana.
  • Singapore bunker sales remain resilient despite strong headwinds
    "Singapore will continue to grow its marine fuel volumes in the next few months," an industry consultant said.
  • Singapore-China 380 CST HSFO Dec arbitrage trade closes on weak SHFE price
    a"Arbitrage window from Singapore to China is now closed for both high sulfur and low sulfur," said a trader in Singapore.

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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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