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November 11, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • CMA CGM recognised as 'Best Shipping Line - Asia Europe' at 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards
  • Group B cargoes in IMSBC Code reclassified
  • Hapag-Lloyd intimates change to its handling of the import of Shipper Owned Containers
  • ONE announces weekly Europe-West Africa service
  • Pirate attacks in Singapore Straits
  • Extension of sugar export subsidies on the anvil for November-April season: Food Secretary
  • APM Terminals Pipavav goes live with RFID container tracking service
  • Air cargo demand grows month-on-month in Sept.
  • Amazon begins operations at its 1st European air hub at Leipzig in Germany
  • Bus feeder service to facilitate Hyderabad air cargo
  • Cochin Airport excels in cargo handling
  • CONCOR's ICD Mulund to halt operations from Dec. 31
  • Delta launches cargo-only flights connecting US & Mumbai
  • Inter-Ministerial Committee approves 21 cold chain projects worth INR 443 cr.
  • New airfreight wholesaler launched
  • Significant surge in cargo tonnage & cargo aircraft movements at Delhi Airport in Sept.
  • ECLGS scheme suggested for stressed sectors
  • India discusses coal trade with Indonesia during JWG meeting
  • China's exports surge in October
  • IndiGo becomes first Indian low cost airline to offer IATA billing & settlement using IATA financial gateway

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Digital maritime highway
  • Swiss forwarder makes history with green HGV
  • Weekly container trains to connect Trieste with Budapest
  • Geodis appoints Dr. Chang
  • Estonian carrier starts operation in Finland
  • MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong
  • Finnlines assumes its role
  • Catering for the needs of Asian singles
  • New president for Gefco France
  • Logistics for Russian luxury car maker
  • Sri Lankan carrier ramps up cargo capabilities
  • Upswing for Qatar Ports
  • Breaking ground after two years of preparation
  • Bolloré creates task force for vaccines
  • Leadership succession plan
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Two A350s packed with relief goods
  • MOL: corona case closed

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • Vaccine is good news, but are supply chains cold enough to handle it?
  • Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories
  • European road freight rates overtake pre-Covid levels, but capacity still down
  • No respite for congested UK container ports as carriers take evasive action
  • Sustainability, and profitability, in the costly territory that is the 'final mile'
  • E-commerce the star performer, driving growth for DP-DHL in Q3
  • Pandemic takes a bite out of Agility volumes, but logistics arm profits rise
  • China disinfects cold chain shipments to avoid more infection
  • Conf call redux: XPO - don't mention 2021 or M&A or asset sales or...
  • Against the odds: How to save hard dollars - knock on wood, or plastic, or composite...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • Halter Marine unveils PythonX plasma cutter
    Preparing for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine is acquiring new technologies that includ robotic welding machines and a Lincoln Electric PythonX plasma cutter.
  • Acquisition strengthens Ingram Barge's Houston area reach
    Ingram Barge Company LLC reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Houston Fleeting Services LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business assets of Houston-based Cheryl K, LLC and San Jacinto
  • DNV GL releases first class rules for floating offshore wind structures
    "Floating offshore wind is poised to be one of the key technologies that can help build the renewable energy power base that underpins global decarbonization," says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL
  • Armstrong Marine delivers Glacier Bay catamaran
    The Armstrong Marine USA shipyard in Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45-foot, 8-inch by 16-foot semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in the Glacier Bay National
  • Are box ships getting too big to berth safely at some terminals?
    An investigation report [M19P0020] just released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada raises important questions about the extent to which the increasing size of containerships poses a threat to safe berthing.
  • Pilotage authorities turn to IMTRA for broad range of equipment
    New Bedford, Mass., headquartered marine equipment manufacturer and importer IMTRA reports it has been booking orders from multiple pilot boat organizations to supply equipment for newbuilds and retrofits. Products selected include easy
  • Synergy completes FSU conversion and delivery
    Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group has successfully managed the conversion of a 1992-built, 126,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier into a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The conversion was performed at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty Yard in
  • National Waterways Foundation elects trustees and officers
    At its virtual meeting held yesterday, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected the following trustees to three-year terms expiring in 2023: Dan Mecklenborg, Ingram Barge Company Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation Dr. Craig
  • NASSCO-Norfolk awarded $138.5 million Navy contract
    General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $138,545,759, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS New York (LPD 21) fiscal 2021 docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract includes

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa
    The 2001-built Dazzle has undertaken two ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia, and changed flag and name four times in 16 months
  • IG pool contract broker Miller bought by private equity
    New owners promising both organic and incremental growth, boosted by new hires
  • New green bond rules seek to push shipping into $1trn market
    The Climate Bond Initiative's new bond criteria for shipping will exclude crude oil tanker and liquefied natural gas carriers, but...
  • MSC Cruises presses ahead with newbuilding programme
    The commitment to fleet expansion will come as a huge relief to Europe's shipyards, which continue to dominate this sector...
  • Infected MOL bulker crew return home
    Crew of a vessel hit by a coronavirus outbreak off Australia last month have returned home to the Philippines and...
  • From the News Desk: Will 2021 be better for shipping?
    Shipping was considered among the sectors most at risk from a global pandemic, but many companies have reported earnings either...
  • Braemar and V.Group units team up to offer advisory services
    Joint team's offering includes consultancy and advisory services spanning operational and technical issues, health, safety, environment and quality standards, financial...
  • Uncertainty clouds tanker outlook until winter 2021, says DHT
    The company says it had 20.6 off-hire days during the third quarter mainly due to deviations for crew changes and...
  • CMA CGM says Nicolas Sartini departs group
    Industry associates said they were not surprised at Mr Sartini's departure from CMA CGM following the management reshuffle at CEVA...
  • Shipping faces taxing questions about state support
    Traditional direct subsidies for the shipping industry have been replaced by tax incentives. But these have benefited some sectors more...
  • Anglo American to add LNG-fuelled capesizes to fleet
    Anglo American will charter the newbuilding vessels, which are being built at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding yard in China with an...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks | Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive |...
  • Precious Shipping expects a volatile recovery for dry bulk
    The good news is several factors, including high newbuilding prices, have curbed owners' interest in ordering new ships. Meanwhile, the...
  • PIL seeks court-sanctioned debt revamp
    The shipping line stopped short of calling for a debt moratorium but announced that it is seeking leave from the...
  • Strong retail sales drive port of Charleston throughput
    This year's peak season is 'the busiest we've ever seen' as retailers make sure they have enough merchandise to satisfy...
  • Qatar Petroleum enters green LNG pact with Pavilion Energy
    The deal represents the first long-term liquefied natural gas arrangement containing specific environmental criteria and requirements designed to cut the...
  • What does the future hold for Hong Kong ship finance and the law?
    Despite the recent political upheaval, no one should underestimate Hong Kong's capability to retain its standing as a top-class financial...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • Asia imports to US hit extended peak season's zenith in October
  • ONE forecasts huge leap in annual earnings
  • DHL grows pricing power in solid Q3
  • G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19
  • Railroads send railcars to NY-NJ as import pressure mounts
  • Cloud tech helping container lines curtail cyber threats

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19
  • Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit
  • Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool
  • Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons
  • Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels?
  • Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers
  • Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab
  • Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke
  • US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links
  • Norwegian expects to sail entire fleet by as early as May 2021
  • GasLog Partners set to bring in advisor to conduct review
  • GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19
  • Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit
  • Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool
  • Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons
  • Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels?
  • Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers
  • Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab
  • Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke
  • US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links
  • Petronas conducts first LNG bunkering with Avenir vessel
  • Japanese mayors send out shipbuilding SOS to politicians
  • It is a charterer's market: Trafigura fixes aframax period tonnage in 'cheap' deals
  • Scorpio Tankers passes on bond market after finding cheaper capital
  • Greek tanker thwarts latest pirate attack off West Africa
  • Braemar and V.Ships teaming up to help cruiseship owners
  • U-Ming books dual-fuel bulker newbuildings more than $250m for Anglo American charters
  • Canada points to concerns over increasing size of containerships
  • Proman Stena Bulk claims another first with methanol tanker order
  • Uniper throws up questions on deal with MOL for large FSRU
  • Atlas Corp set to gain from vaccine boost as profit jumps
  • Contships bolsters 1,100-teu dominance with twin boxship buy
  • Performance Shipping eyes fifth aframax with Piraeus Bank loan
  • Grimaldi lays into Finland over lack of emergency cash
  • Cash buyers tempted to part with ships as Bangladesh 'cartel' ups prices
  • Exmar relocates newly open Tango FLNG barge to Uruguay
  • Insurwave back on track after ditching blockchain
  • Unions call for domestic fleet to import Australia's refined products
  • DHT Holdings net profit down 60% on decline in VLCC spot rates
  • PIL restructuring plan moves ahead with High Court filing seeking creditor meeting
  • Singapore's GIC teams up with private equity to buy marine insurer Miller

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • Chain break latest kink in Golden Ray dismantling
    Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take "at least a week in ideal conditions."
  • Pfizer plans 'just-in-time' COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Canada
    Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States.
  • Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA?
    A railroad from Mexico's Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.
  • Update: Air Canada eyes converted freighters to capitalize on cargo boom
    Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
  • Brazil's Petrobras sets fresh ULSD sales record in October
    Record-setting run of diesel sales has been buoyed by the start of Brazil's sugarcane and oilseed harvest seasons.
  • INTERVIEW: North Sea EnQuest positioning for Kraken sequel, green investment: CEO
    Hub plan includes supplying renewable power to offshore oil and gas facilities.
  • Japan's Idemitsu to hike Oct-Mar run rates to 80% on higher kerosene demand
    Company expects demand for kerosene, used as heating oil, to be 11% higher year-on-year.
  • Crude extends rally as vaccine progress boosts hope of demand rebound
    Energy prices continued to benefit from demand-side optimism.
  • Petronas begins LNG bunkering operations, completes first delivery
    Malaysia's Petronas completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to the Pasir Gudang Port in Johor on Nov. 9, Marine Department Malaysia, or JLM, said on Nov. 10.
  • Putin promotes Novak to deputy prime minister, appoints new energy minister
    **Novak remains responsible for Russia's oil diplomacy **Cooperation with other world producers to continue
  • Russian river navigation gradually closing in the East
    **Mild weather has extended season **Season in southern Russia expected to last until end-November
  • Norwegian government calls for HSFO bunker ban in Arctic Svalbard
    Proposal includes two-year transition period.
  • Port of Rotterdam carries out first LNG bunkering of CMA CGM Tenere
    Total's Gas Agility LNGBV used to supply volume.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential hits 9-month high on crimped supply
    Shortage comes despite Iraqi imports.
  • Proman Stena Bulk to add methanol-powered tanker to its fleet
    Vessel's fuel consumption expected to be 12,500 mt/year.
  • AMSOL gets new bunker barge at Durban
    **Multiproduct barge part of JV with Shell **Amsol also acquires tanker
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for early Dec loading
    **Fuel is bunker grade **Last such sale was November 5-7
  • Anglo American awards 10-year charter for LNG-fueled vessels
    **Vessels larger than standard Capesize to increase efficiency **Fleet to be equipped with new tech to eliminate methane slip
  • IEA cuts global biofuels forecast as pandemic hits transport fuel demand
    **Pandemic to shrink biofuel output for first time in two decades **Global transport biofuels to reach 3.21 million b/d in 2025 **Biofuels seen recovering from pandemic by 2022
  • Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol
    **Demand needs to improve **OPEC+ also needs to extend current cuts **Vaccine news helps prop up prices
  • South Korea's Doosan to develop fuel cell vessel with Singapore's Navig8
    **Ceres technology to be used in pilot vessel **Applications expanding beyond stationary generation **Doosan to build hydrogen liquefaction plant
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude extends losses on pandemic concerns, pares back overnight gains
    Analysts warn, for all the excitement a vaccine would bring, there are still the practicalities to get out of the way first.
  • China to cut refinery run rate in 2021 amid capacity growth, tepid demand
    The country is expected to add 440,000 b/d or 22 million mt/year of new capacity, set to be in commercial operation in 2021.

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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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