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October 8, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets improved credit rating
  • Swire Shipping to offer fixed-day fortnightly service connecting North Asia with Papua New Guinea & Australia
  • DGTR initiates probe to review anti-dumping duty on certain steel products
  • APSEZ throughput up in Q2 FY21
  • Ministry of Shipping makes key personnel changes at Deendayal Port Trust
  • MoU inked to raise profile of bulk cargo handling & terminals
  • Port sector witnessing deceleration in cargo decline & will benefit from reform impetus: ICRA
  • Air cargo market sees uptick in volumes & revenue
  • Cargo would help revive the aviation sector: Experts
  • Etihad Cargo reinforces pharmaceutical shipment expertise with PharmaLife launch
  • Sattva Logistics Group commences 7th Customs Notified CFS/ICD
  • Corporate India looks forward to steady economic recovery
  • Global trade showing signs of bouncing back; 7.2% rise in 2021 seen probable
  • Sectors identified to achieve self-reliance, boost exports
  • Illegal trafficking linked to Covid-19 neutralised
  • Looming cash crisis threatens airlines
  • Recovery in global rubber consumption seen in Q3

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On the home straight
  • ITJ Video News from 8 October 2020
  • Ports to have new rail links to Europe's hubs
  • "Luna Rossa" ready to compete
  • New chairman and CEO for Yang Ming
  • Further boost for express China rail service to UK
  • Joint depot company founded in Port Klang
  • KMT starts operations in Cameroon
  • Transporting human albumin in times of Covid-19
  • Female logistics leaders are rated higher
  • US rail company expands in Illinois
  • Xpediator swallows Nidd Transport
  • Indian Register celebrates 10 years in IACS
  • Sri Lankan's Spark Air in the starting block
  • Passing of former NY/NJ top forwarder and broker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail transport in Russia becomes cheaper
  • Handling United Cargo in Pittsburgh
  • DSV extends Panalpina warehouse
  • JV for storage in Indonesia

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Rising air freight load factors and rates a 'toxic combination' for shippers
  • Dean Temple leads new team at new John Good Logistics US office
  • Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes
  • Transpacific payback from rates spike greater for carriers offering more capacity
  • Freighter tax plan is 'stupid' and 'a major negative' for Dutch supply chains
  • Australia extends subsidies for air cargo until June and looks away from China
  • The search for a single set of standards to service today's supply chains
  • Boeing predicts lower freighter demand in new market outlook
  • Eric Erbacher rejoins Chapman Freeborn as Russi Batliwala steps up a rung
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM celebrate as 'junkiest junk rallies'
  • M&A radar: Kites flying as XPO puts a finger in the wind

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Golden Ray salvage faces delay of "several weeks"
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that cutting and lifting operations on the wreck will be delayed for several
  • Top charterers agree to disclose shipping climate footprints
    Adding to the pressures on ship operators to reduce GHG emissions from their fleets, a group of some of the world's most significant charterers of vessels have signed a commitment to assess
  • Q&A: John Eckstein, Executive Chairman of Marquette Transportation Company
    After 30 years with Marquette Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky., John Eckstein has assumed the role of executive chairman of Marquette and transitioned his duties as CEO to the company's president, Damon Judd. In this
  • EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized,
  • Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction
    As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a
  • ABB's Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award
    Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB's
  • IMO updates safe crew change protocols
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its protocols for ensuring safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, IMO says, some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Evergreen Marine appoints new chairman
    Change at the top at Evergreen Marine comes a few days after compatriot line Yang Ming also announced a new...
  • Shipping, hackers and the law
    With cyber crime against the shipping industry back in the spotlight, law firms and insurance companies with advice on extortion...
  • Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder, says QC
    'While the VDR data makes it easier to say what went on, whatever anybody says, it remains critical to get...
  • BPA welcomes more inclusive freeport plan
    The UK government has placed emphasis on freeports as a means of economic growth following both Brexit and the pandemic...
  • Benefits of green retrofits for older ships being 'overlooked'
    Retrofitting of older tonnage can reduce consumption by up to about 12% depending on ship type and can be made...
  • Weekly briefing: Carriers make calls on future fuels; bleak energy outlook
    Shipping's green efforts took several steps forward this week with announcements that container carriers are backing new fuels, while Singapore...
  • Charterers urged to follow IMO on emissions reporting
    The International Chamber of Shipping believes a new emissions reporting initiative by major charterers has 'interesting ideas' but should be...
  • IMO urges 'strict adherence' to pandemic rules
    The International Maritime Organization added recommendations to prevent infection on board when seafarers join their ships. The updated protocols come...
  • Changing Lanes: Container trade faces challenges beyond pandemic
    MDS Transmodal assesses events beyond the pandemic that are affecting the dynamics of global containerised trade, including Brexit, WTO leadership...
  • LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns
    Total is one gas producer working to contain methane emitted from its upstream operations
  • Shortcomings dampen impact of global issues monitor
    The issue with the greatest impact on shipping was thought to be global economic crisis, followed by decarbonisation, and pandemics...
  • Global container volumes jump on unlikely peak season
    Latest official figures for August show container freight numbers climbing above last year for the first time in 2020 following...
  • Investing in shipping requires patience, say Greek owners
    Long-term institutional investors who understand the nature of shipping markets are what is needed rather than 'day traders' or investors...
  • Frontline chief Robert Macleod steps down
    Frontline said Macleod has decided to step down from the helm of the tanker company. Frontline commercial director Lars H...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping industry expects post-pandemic economic crisis | Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy | India to surpass...
  • ICTSI starts operations at Cameroon port terminal
    The port is strategically located in the centre of oil and gas production areas in the Gulf of Guinea and...
  • Shipping sees off-spec fuel as a major concern
    Industry survey raises concerns over developments of off-spec low sulphur fuels and an increase in contamination cases
  • US short-term energy outlook remains uncertain
    The rate of global oil demand growth slowed in August and September compared with the initial recovery in June and...
  • Gulf of Mexico battening down ahead of Hurricane Delta
    Ports along the US Gulf Coast remained open as of Tuesday evening, but the US Coast Guard is scheduled to hold...
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK private equity
    The divestment of its energy business come as part of a structural review of LR's business and midway through a...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • No relief in sight from high spot truckload rates
  • Surging US import growth slowed slightly in September
  • FMC examining ocean carriers' demurrage/detention billing
  • MPV/HL charter rates continue to recover amid fresh consolidation
  • Small gains show in H1 port efficiency amid COVID-19 disruption
  • Carrier profits to surpass H1 2020, but 2021 outlook uncertain: analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Bangladesh's Meghna back in China for ultramax quartet
    Company approaches three Chinese shipyards for up to four 63,500-dwt ships
  • Banks take back Hermitage PSV fleet at 62% of outstanding debt
    Tidewater outduels rival for acquisition of 11 crew boats at auction Wednesday
  • Bulk cargo challenges container shipping in decarbonisation contest
    Container industry's Clean Cargo initiative should improve emissions reporting standards and learn from Sea Cargo Charter, says researcher Tristan Smith
  • IMO 'ready' to talk carbon tax when member states propose it
    November meeting will discuss proposals for future fuels fund
  • BW Group pumps investment into waste-to-fuel company Ductor
    The Singapore shipowning giant has taken a major stake in a biotech company that focuses on fermenting waste
  • BP joins Getting to Zero Coalition and Global Maritime Forum
    Panelists at GMF meeting call for carbon tax, regulation, collaboration and leadership
  • Windward to help EU agency fight drugs crime
    Maritime intelligence company will provide predictive AI analytics to help catch smugglers in narcotics clamp down
  • Angeliki Frangou and her brother John square up at trial in London
    Trial in London this week will aim to settle the siblings' complicated business arrangements
  • Euronav to recycle sales cash into debt cutting and renewal
    Belgian tanker giant has also replenished some of the stored VLSFO on its ULCC Oceania
  • Sovcomflot eyes new investment after raising $550m in Moscow IPO
    Russian state shipowner's stock falls below offer price after debuting at lower end of expected range
  • Global Mercy: a happy blend of hospital ship and Stena ferry
    Mercy Ships' newbuilding took a long time to build as it was the first complex passenger vessel ordered in China
  • ShipServ seeks sustainable ship supplies system with new platform
    Online maritime procurement site adds green credentials to upgraded simple and secure trading system
  • China's hunger for iron ore lifts capesize bulker values
    Smaller asset-class valuations remain mostly flat amid less demand for coal and grain, according to VesselsValue
  • ERS Feeder Pool adds Transworld containerships in expansion drive
    Two feeder vessels added as German-managed pool sets sights on Asia
  • Unipec turns active in period charter market amid weak tanker rates
    Tanker market's dominant spot player seen hedging against market volatility by fixing five ships in recent weeks
  • Strong box rebound causes Moody's to switch stance on Maersk
    Ratings agency upgrades outlook to positive after owner shows resilience during pandemic
  • Is it time to drop the idea of annual P&I policies in turbulent times?
    Global Maritime Forum hears some radical views on how the shipping insurance sector needs to change during the pandemic
  • Founding editor's top five stories from TradeWinds' first five years
    Trond Lillestolen, TradeWinds' first editor-in-chief and publisher, selects the stories that shaped its early years
  • Clarksons brings in Sue Harris to replace director Marie-Louise Clayton
    Experienced finance executive will take over running of audit and risk committee at UK shipbroking group
  • Sea Cargo Charter: What is it? How will it affect my business? And will it work?
    Key questions about the new 'charterers' charter'
  • Shipping gains fail to keep Courage Investment Group in the black
    Non-maritime investments wipe out rising profits of Hong Kong company's marine transport activities
  • Bottiglieri family removed from historic Italian shipping company
    Family rumoured to be plotting relaunch after their exit from Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Co
  • More aged tankers sold in secondhand market as earnings prospects weaken
    Some owners are divesting from ships aged 15 or above
  • Shipowners will not 'sit passively by' as African kidnap numbers rise, Bimco says
    Group urges Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as Joint War Committee extends risk zone
  • Cargo Day aims to keep up and widen good work raising funds for Mercy Ships
    Fundraisers hope to match or better last year's $1.3m this November - as new ship doubles medical capacity but also operating costs
  • Andy Dacy: Veteran has seen a lot of markets and he likes what's to come
    Banker turned investor and asset manager sees better supply-demand balance while sticking to conservative approach
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK fund after review
    Strategic rethink leads class society to see sale as best way to realise long-term growth potential of unit
  • Fire ravaged VLCC New Diamond said to be heading to Fujairah
    Reports suggest that it would be too risky to discharge the tanker at any of India's ports
  • Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod steps down on 'very friendly terms'
    Trusted Fredriksen tanker executive leaves with immediate effect to look after his own investments
  • Zhoushan begins competition for Shanghai bunkering business
    Regulatory approvals plus new fuel storage capacity will let boxships at Shanghai fuel with subsidised bunkers from Zhoushan
  • Qingdao Yangfan resurrected with Delphis order for 5,500-teu containerships
    Belgian shipowner linked to order of up to six high-reefer containership newbuildings
  • Ocean Network Express searches for largest ships with least carbon footprint
    ONE sniffs out large ships from charter market but remains mum on potential mega-max order
  • Ocean Network Express pulls out the stops in 'roller-coaster' year
    Chief executive Jeremy Nixon says company has 'maxed out' on capacity and can do little more in face of surging demand
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into India with industry veteran appointment
    Singapore tanker shop sees move as stepping stone to further global expansion
  • Singapore LNG bunkering capacity likely to hit 1m tonnes by 2021
    City state also soon to launch request for proposal for additional LNG bunker supplier licences
  • Westport Holdings chased by Malaysia's tax man over underpaid bill
    Malaysian intra-Asian port disputes move and says it will appeal against any decision
  • CDC aims to avoid 'premature' start to US cruising
    Federal agency points out that Covid-19 has resurfaced on some resumed cruises
  • Cargill, Trafigura and Shell lead landmark move by big charterers to cut carbon pollution
    Seventeen major charterers commit to cut CO2 emissions from their cargo businesses through common standards in line with IMO targets.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of "merchant" definition for bill of lading responsibility.
  • Air cargo veteran White to retire as CNS president
    Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of...
  • Commentary: Cargo keeps Alaska's skies very busy
    Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx's and UPS' super-hubs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Gasoil, gasoline markets key to VLSFO pricing: Integr8
    Gasoil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels quicker than gasoline, but both are key factors for very low sulfur fuel oil prices in the medium term, as combined they make up over half of its ingredients, according to a webinar presented by hosted by Integr8 Oct. 7.
  • Indonesia's Abadi LNG project expected to start operations in 2027: Energy minister
    Indonesia's Abadi LNG project is expected to start operations by 2027 as the country steps up measures to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas sector, its energy minister said in the run-up to the Japan Producer-Consumer Conference 2020.
  • Lack of containers, high rates hurting Indian business as demand picks up: export body
    A lack of container availability in India is hurting the export sector and posing a "serious concern" over meeting delivery commitments to foreign buyers, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Oct. 7.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil declines on US crude build, stimulus bill uncertainty
    Energy prices retreated Oct. 7 amid uncertainty surrounding the future of US stimulus-bill negotiations and rising US crude inventories.
  • Hydrogen, biofuels to form key bunker fuel options to achieve decarbonization: MSC
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source, and also is increasingly using biofuels within its existing fleet, the global container shipping company said in a statement.
  • Stronger case for scrubber retrofits to emerge after market normalizes: BIMCO analyst
    But even with the narrow bunker fuel price spread in the current market, investment in scrubbers are sound.
  • Hafnia's fuel procurement, strategies lead to smooth IMO 2020 transition: executive
    "For us, the decision to use LSFO has proven beneficial significantly quicker than we expected," Sorensen said.
  • LNG could account for 10% of global bunkering by 2030: Total
    Leprince-Ringuet said Total was already extending its reach into Asia and the Mediterranean.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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Arrival ports by:
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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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