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February 12, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming boxship detained Down Under over US$13m pollution cleanup debt
  • TT Club warns of unforseen liabilities from shipment delays from coronavirus
  • DP World Southampton hosts Maersk's banana boxship
  • Box shipping voyages are shelved at the last moment as cargo dries up
  • Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure transshipment cargo from Europe
  • Gothenburg port box traffic up 3pc with more Swedish rail freight
  • Vietnam's Vinalines looks to joining global shipping alliances
  • Geodis is recognised for its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
  • Alaska airport takes precautions handling cargo movements to and from China
  • Jet fuel consumption outlook revised downwards: EIA
  • Aero Africa chooses Jade Da Costa as its new chief commercial officer

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • Ministry of Shipping invites suggestions for revising/ amending Model Concession Agreement in ports sector
  • NYK Group company concludes long-term time charter contract for two LNG-fuelled shuttle tankers
  • Transport operators advised on their liabilities as a consequence of the Coronavirus
  • DGFT notifies removal of ban on export of surgical masks, gloves
  • Govt promises to help seafood exports
  • Steps taken to reduce steel imports
  • Bimal Kumar Jha & A. K. Mehera assume charge as Deputy Chairmen of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust & Cochin Port Trust, respectively
  • Port of Antwerp to celebrate 10th anniversary of its annual reception this week
  • Port workers federations oppose corporatisation of Major Ports
  • Air France, KLM, Delta & Virgin Atlantic launch their expanded joint venture; to also benefit cargo customers
  • Cabinet approves Alliance Air flying to Sri Lanka
  • Etihad Cargo expanding digital air cargo reach
  • Fresh bids likely for AITSL divestment as earlier proposal gets cancelled
  • Weak growth in global trade dampens air cargo performance in 2019
  • FIEO seeks resolution to deadlock over export benefits for garments & made-ups
  • No FTA with US for now, only negotiating a trade package deal, says Minister
  • CTL-BHP 2020 Expo, Conference & Awards set to be the most comprehensive gathering of the maritime, cargo & logistics fraternity

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Intermodal sector benefits from increased activity in Poland
  • Third relief action within short time frame
  • Ceva Logistics embarks on electric vehicle trial in London
  • Qatar Airways not allowed to help
  • Extending UAE's rail network
  • Shipping Australia welcomes Jim Wilson
  • Surprisingly bright outlook for container shipping
  • New logistics facility at German-French border
  • CO2 reductions and business expansion go hand in hand
  • Jörg Sommer leaves Streetscooter
  • Pushing women's careers in shipping
  • UPS expands Mexican air network
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fresh structures for Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe
  • Bangladesh to improve intermodal connections
  • Boeing secures three new B737-800BCF conversions
  • IFS certificate for Dachser Schweiz
  • Outstanding year for the port of Toronto

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • Produce growers launch billion-dollar class action against 'deceptive' CH Robinson
  • Coronavirus lockdown traps drivers, leaving reefers stranded and a plug shortage
  • Air freight services in China still in flux, with cargo bottlenecks on the cards
  • Anger from objectors as liner shipping block exemption extension is 'nodded through'
  • XPO Logistics reports fourth-quarter profits up, despite drop in revenue
  • Yang Ming box ship released by Australia after 'unnecessary' arrest
  • David Wyshner next CFO at XPO Logistics with new role for Sarah Glickman
  • Analysis: DSV vs AutoZone - where eagles dare
  • Market Insight: Toll Group to count cost as cyber crisis (almost) over
  • On the wires: XPO Logistics 2019 numbers - signed, sealed, delivered

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • TTB gains growing exhibitor and sponsor support
    Marine Log's TTB - Tugs, Towboats, Barges event will not only feature a top-level line-up of speakers, but will also be backed by a number of sponsored activities and a trade show
  • MAN launches open digital data initiative
    MAN Energy Solutions has launched a new digital platform to provides asset owners with a single, secure interface to data from multiple equipment manufacturers. Called mya, the platform enables the exchange of
  • FY 21 budget cuts would put vital waterways projects on hold
    Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) reacted to the President's Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget request released yesterday, calling it "astonishingly inadequate." The FY21 budget provides $0 for construction of ongoing priority navigation projects
  • Wärtsilä gains DNV GL type approval for SceneScan position reference system
    DNV GL has granted type approval to Wärtsilä's SceneScan, the world's first laser-based target-less relative dynamic positioning (DP) reference system. Marking what Wärtsilä calls "a paradigm shift" from conventional DP reference systems,
  • Schulte to pay $1.75 million in Hawaii pollution case
    Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd. yesterday pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of maintaining false and incomplete records relating to the discharge of bilge waste from the tank vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • Gabon deflags Iranian tanker
    Large gaps in a tanker's automatic identification signal in areas and over periods where it could have called in Iranian...
  • No UK 'smart borders' in near future, says Gove
    Britain will introduce import controls on European Union goods from the start of 2021, which will see them treated in...
  • 'Speed limits are not a realistic way of cutting CO2'
    The ICCT takes the view that if engine power limitations are to have a meaningful contribution to cutting CO2 then they...
  • From the News Desk: Coronavirus impact, carbon plans and UK freeports
    While some in the sector at first seemed uncharacteristically relaxed about the potential of the coronavirus outbreak to cause major...
  • Odfjell adds to fleet amid market recovery
    Buoyant mood aside, the company warns that the coronoavirus, if prolonged, could negatively affect chemical tanker demand
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement fined $1.75m by US
    The company pleaded guilty to illegal discharge of bilge waste from a product tanker and keeping false and incomplete records
  • Ask the Analyst: Compliance comes to the fore
    Sebastian Villyn discusses scrubbers and sanctions in the first of our new regular analyses provided by the team of experts...
  • Grindrod tightens grip on IVS Bulk
    The acquisition of the 33.25% stake from its partner represents 'a critical step' in the growth and development of the...
  • Danaos expects container market bounce
    CEO says fundamentals 'intact' despite short-term headwinds as Greece-based containership owner unveils improved results
  • Coronavirus: TT Club warns of potential for claims
    'Up-to-date status reports on their cargo's progress, or lack of it, are vital to shippers,' says Storrs-Fox
  • Coronavirus: Chinese ports face logjam over lack of trucks
    A Shanghai-based truck company estimates that about 90% of the container truck drivers serving the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Coronavirus: Tanker markets feeling the impact | Forecast crude tanker demand slump adds to bearish outlook |...
  • North Korea continues coal exports to China despite sanctions
    The US has reported that between January 1 and October 31 last year, Pyongyang exceeded its United Nations-imposed cap on...
  • LNG-fuelled fleet almost tripled last year
    LNG-fuelled fleet development may have reached a tipping point, but it still lags behind those for battery applications and scrubber...
  • Hutchison Ports Holdings Trust cautious over Sino-US tensions and coronavirus
    The container ports business trust said outbound cargoes to the US 'tumbled considerably' in late 2019
  • Jaxport nets more funding for channel deepening
    The deepening is required to accommodate more cargo on board the larger ships calling on Jaxport from destinations around the globe...
  • US seeks to boost coal exports via Canada and Mexico
    Brouillette also announces up to $64m in federal funding for cost-shared research and development projects under a programme called Critical...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • LTL truckers bank on US industrial improvement
  • Railroads more conciliatory on 2020 contract rates: IMCs
  • US Army Corps awards $403 million to six port projects
  • 'Broken' maps add to logistics costs: survey

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • MISC still hungry for deals despite recent spate of contracts
  • Evermore patiently awaits 'explosive' tanker payout
  • Dry bulk rates off the bottom after two-month collapse, but volatility ahead
  • Norvic Shipping promotes Fenger to global head of dry cargo chartering
  • Ardmore sails back to profit and rewards investors with dividend payout
  • Manu Ravano brings in brother as co-CEO at broker Ifchor
  • Clarksons: Shipyard sector least likely to bounce back from coronavirus
  • Cruise lines count the cost of the coronavirus outbreak
  • Cruise emissions in focus as shareholders blast TUI's record
  • Fred Cheng's Shinyo International scores profitable sale in depressed market
  • Coronavirus threatens delivery delays for 2020 Bulkers
  • Odfjell takes a stand on unsustainable chemical tanker rates
  • Panasia faces $85m retrofit bill as South Korea rejects ballast kit approval
  • Nippon Steel furnace closures to hit capesize bulker market
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers starts work on zero-emissions ship design
  • Tanker stocks to rebound sharply after 'black swan' virus event
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen scores stronger-than-expected price for 17-year-old suezmax
  • Grindrod Shipping takes control of IVS Bulk in $44m deal
  • RKH Specialty hones marine focus ahead of Hyperion merger
  • Kondinave benefits from Noble Group fleet wind-down
  • Odfjell charters in tanker newbuildings as loss slashed
  • Bernhard Schulte agrees $1.75m fine in US pollution case
  • Thailand turns back on Holland America cruiseship seeking port of refuge
  • Japan heads to WTO for second time over South Korean yard 'subsidies'
  • Fearnleys: Boxship owners face weaker spot rates and renewals

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • LATAM Cargo starts two freighter services from U.S. to Colombia
    LATAM Airlines is adding new cargo destinations from Miami to South and Central America, while UPS is increasing express capacity out of Mexico.
  • Public shipping execs face more coronavirus questions
    Earnings calls shed new light on how ocean shipping bosses view coronavirus crisis.
  • JAXPORT lands another $93 million in federal funding for harbor deepening
    Florida port CEO says inclusion in Trump's budget "speaks volumes about the significance of this project."
  • Boeing, Airbus conversion programs win orders for small freighters
    Boeing was shut out on orders in January, but the sting was softened a bit by a deal for new passenger-to-freighter conversions.
  • Trump requests $18.2 billion for CBP in fiscal year 2021
    The proposed budget includes $2 billion to construct another 82 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexican border and more than $160 million to hire...
  • Q&A: Nautilus Labs on how tech can tackle fuel use and emissions
    An exclusive interview with Matt Heider, CEO of voyage-optimization platform Nautilus Labs.
  • Republican senators seek answers on Huawei export controls
    Lawmakers want the Defense Department to explain within 60 days why it rejected a Commerce Department proposal to tighten the U.S. content threshold for exports...
  • Singapore ship operator fined $1.75 million for dumping oily bilge
    The District Court of Hawaii said Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Singapore) PTE Ltd. will implement an environmental compliance plan for all of its 38 vessels calling...
  • Commentary: Three lessons from the building of the transcontinental railroad
    The transportation of goods and people was transformed when eastern and western rails were connected in 1869.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
  • Global oil, LNG markets remain bearish as coronavirus impacts demand
    A lack of demand from China has been putting pressure on tonnage requirements out of the West African region.
  • INTERVIEW: Stena Bulk working actively to reduce carbon footprint after IMO 2020 preparations
    "Deeper collaboration across the industry is of utmost importance," Malmbratt said. a

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