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February 14, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM set to take delivery of world's largest box ship
  • OOCL Rauma loses five containers off Dutch coast
  • France's Le Havre port hit by protests, prompting officials to offer discounts
  • BIFA demands greater transparency in post-Brexit trading relationship
  • SC Ports handles record box volumes in January
  • Wilmington port to complete expansion to handle 14,000-TEU ship in March
  • Growth in e-commerce lead rising demand for forklifts
  • Westports' 4Q net profit down 13.8pc but full-year earnings up
  • Spate of pirate attacks in Singapore Strait is cause for concern
  • China's HNA puts up Swissport for sale at discount price to cut debts
  • UPS reaches tentative deal with unionised pilots through 2023
  • CSafe expands pharma container repair centre at Incheon

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • BDR Freight & UTRANS Mumbai combine forces to successfully handle another ODC shipment
  • Increase in energy import moves momentum towards US in trade, says USISPF President
  • Cabinet approves Bill to introduce Major Port Trusts Act, 2020
  • JNPT along with JNCH organises a stakeholders' awareness programme on DPD & AEO
  • Govt taking steps to identify fraudulent GST refund claims
  • India working on new & existing FTAs
  • Moderation in GDP coincides with deceleration in growth of global output, says Minister
  • USTR removes India from list of beneficiaries of trade subsidy preference under US CVD laws
  • CTL BHP 2020 Expo offers Consultant Clinic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transformation in progress
  • Another alternative to road haulage on the Brenner axis
  • One more intermodal service in Austria
  • Conveyor system for automotive supplier
  • Family reunion at Ifchor
  • ZIM changes its Asia-Pacific service in the North West
  • (Animal) lovers rely on German-Japanese JV
  • The port of Rotterdam moved sideways in 2019
  • Celtic Freight forced to close down
  • Fifteen new vehicles for meat deliveries
  • UWC receives gold award for best IP department
  • Air India to add belly capacity to Saudi Arabia
  • A felicitous anniversary for Niedersachsen Ports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • RFG: HS2 must keep its promises on railfreight
  • Broekman Logistics scores above average on SQAS
  • Africa's global leadership in drone operations
  • EUR 20 million for Shippeo
  • From America(n) with love

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Retailers now believe sea-air the best way to get their goods out of China
  • Amazon looks to build disruptive 'startup cargo airline' - or does it?
  • SOLAS containership fire regulations 'inadequate', claims insurance union
  • Reefer crisis looms as stranded perishables rot at congested Chinese ports
  • HMM unveils 2019 results as SM Line replaces it in 2M transpac tie-up
  • Blockchain a growing trend in supply chain visibility, but is it just 'hype'?
  • Coronavirus a fashion supply chain disaster
  • The Loadstar's Jaye Tucker joins Buytasker as VP of strategic partnerships
  • SASI teams up with Russia's Aero Bureau Consulting
  • Supply chain radar: Through the lens of payout trends - CH Robinson, Expeditors, JB Hunt et al
  • EXCLUSIVE M&A radar: Maersk talks harbour towage sale with Boluda
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Toll rearranges the deckchairs. Again.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Bouchard slapped with USCG NY Captain of the Port orders
    The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey has issued an order to Bouchard Transportation Company requiring that three tug and fuel barge units currently anchored in
  • Euronav swoops on VLCC newbuild resale trio
    Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of three VLCC newbuilding contracts. The three VLCCs are currently completing construction at the DSME shipyard in
  • DHS FY 2021 budget fully funds second USCG Polar Security Cutter
    The Department of Homeland Security says that its FY 2021 budget request "sustains the most critical Coast Guard operations and continues the Service's highest priority recapitalization efforts for cutters, boats, aircraft, systems,
  • NOAA to order two new oceanographic ships
    NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - is in the process of acquiring two new oceanographic ships as part of its fleet rebuilding effort. Once in service, the new ships
  • Automatic ferry enters regular service
    The Norwegian ferry Bastø Fosen VI last week made the 10 kilometer Oslo fjord crossing between Horten and Moss under completely automatic control while fully loaded with passengers and vehicles. Marking another

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Seanergy sees 'positive year' after second quarter
    In January, the coronavirus outbreak, floodings in mining areas of Brazil, combined with higher fuel prices saw average time charter...
  • Epic Gas upbeat on 2020 market despite net loss
    The Oslo-listed gas shipper said 'regional headwinds' in some markets had reduced its freight levels and utilisation rates
  • Coronavirus-hit China leads crude and product tanker demand lower
    The International Energy Agency forecast global oil demand growth at 825,000 barrels per day, which is 365,000 barrels per day lower...
  • Greek owners say European ETS push must be thwarted
    Union of Greek Shipowners looks to next month's meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee for 'positive developments' towards...
  • SM Line partners with Maersk and MSC on transpacific trade
    Maersk says that SM Line will become a vessel provider on the TP8 service by providing two out of six...
  • Berenberg banker cleared in Hapag-Lloyd sell-off probe
    The probe into the role of Berenberg managing partner Hendrik Riehmer was started in March last year, but has now...
  • Westports' trade growth stalls amid coronavirus outbreak
    Asia-Europe and intra-Asia trades, accounting for over 80% of Westports' volumes last year, are highly exposed to the threat of...
  • The mental strain of working at sea
    Stress, anxiety and depression can be all too common among those who spend a long time at sea, away from...
  • Lloyd's List Awards 2020: Recognising and rewarding excellence
    Established over two decades, the Lloyd's List Awards provide an unrivalled platform to celebrate innovation, leadership and excellence in shipping
  • Managing the transition from sea to shore
    Seafarers are trained in technical skills when on board ship, while management looks for soft skills. Moving from one to...
  • HMM warns of virus and tariff impacts amid continued losses
    HMM has trimmed its operating losses in 2019 to $261m from $479m in the previous year
  • EuroDry eyes 'sizeable returns' from dry bulk
    The company's fleet of seven bulkers was insulated against the worst effects of the rate downturn, at least for the...
  • Ghani loses UK shipping brief in Cabinet reshuffle
    'Huge privilege to have been transport minister and we've achieved so much in two years,' Ghani says after being removed...
  • The Interview: Nusrat Ghani
    The UK maritime sector is a political priority for the first time in many years. And at the centre of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Euronav buys first scrubber-fitted VLCCs | Insurers prepare for damage claims linked to sulphur cap | Chinese...
  • StealthGas LPG carrier leaking off China
    Vafias Group is listed as the beneficiary owner of the vessel, while the Greek owner's tanker arm StealthGas is the...
  • Coronavirus threat casts shadow over ship recycling industry
    Market sentiment in Bangladesh and India remains volatile, but rates on offer are still between $370 per light displacement tonne...
  • Yang Ming boxship released in Sydney
    The 4,250 teu YM Eternity is freed after having been detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority since last weekend
  • PSA Marine acquires Peru port services firm
    The strategic move is touted to strengthen PSA Marine's international towage and pilotage network
  • Cosco bulker rescues yacht in North Atlantic
    The couple disembarked at Point Lisas in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this week
  • Greens threaten closure of Canadian ports
    Climate activists have blocked rail lines at six locations from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, threatening activity at the ports...
  • US seaborne crude oil exports up 51% in 2019, says BIMCO
    The US Energy Information Administration forecasts the US will export more crude oil and petroleum products combined than it imports...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Feds award $93 million to Jacksonville dredging project
  • Battle brewing to provide intermodal shippers free container usage
  • Europe's busiest port feels drag of slowing regional economy
  • India approves structural overhaul for public port system
  • HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
  • Europe's Green Deal rests on funding, transparency: freight groups
  • US ports push multimodal national freight plan
  • Restructuring puts Zeamarine on uncharted course
  • Insuring project cargo for chartering liability

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • ESG investors want to start seeing numbers, panellists say
  • Stafilopatis-backed Colonial Navigation locks tanker into $30m Trafigura charter
  • Holth: Coronavirus impact on shipping is 'underestimated'
  • BW Energy IPO valuation takes $200m hit due to coronavirus impacts
  • Economou offloads 20-year-old panamax to Chinese interests
  • Clarksons: return of Cosco VLCCs will knock $10,000 off rates
  • Seanergy sees dry bulk silver linings for 2020
  • Hadjipateras-backed alternative financier Magma to sell tokens for ship purchases
  • ADNOC confirms Al Khaznah will be converted for Indian FSU job
  • SD Standard Drilling profitable again after revaluing its PSV fleet
  • Smart LNG set to ink 10 Arc7 newbuildings for Arctic LNG 2
  • Details emerge of 'simple-to-fix' welding issues with Arc7 ships
  • Record result for Jotun but virus halts Chinese operations
  • Kumiai Navigation taps China and Japan shipyards for dual-fuelled VLGC and kamsarmax
  • UK maritime minister Ghani ousted in cabinet reshuffle
  • Maersk and MSC bring in SM Line to replace HMM
  • Mediterranean yards benefit from effects of Chinese outbreak
  • Capesize crushed after Turkish bulker lost control
  • Shipowners demand delay to new Panama Canal charges
  • VLCCs ease Hyundai Merchant Marine losses in 2019
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping mulls suezmax tankers order in China
  • LPG demand 'headwinds' push Epic Gas to loss
  • Princess rewards quarantined crew as coronavirus numbers rise
  • Frankenstein Shipping Inc: How to create a monstrous success
  • Bill Gates, super-yachts and the power of the web
  • Oaktree's floatel merger plan scrapped due to antitrust issues
  • Zodiac Maritime expands presence in the VLGC market
  • Secondhand values drop as sale-and-purchase market stalls
  • Ocean Yield goes to arbitration as Okeanis seeks VLCCs' return
  • Multiple cruise lines cancel Singapore sailings as coronavirus fears spread
  • Norden emerges as charterer of latest Dee4 MR tanker
  • Tianjin bulk port official accused of $22m embezzlement
  • PSA Marine expands global footprint with Peruvian acquisition

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • US indictment alleges illicit Huawei exports to North Korea, Iran
    The Justice Department also said Huawei and its subsidiaries violated the RICO Act by stealing trade secrets and copyrighted works from six U.S. companies.
  • Some shipping execs fear markets underestimate virus
    Shipping bosses warn of huge economic knock-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Carriers and shippers call for long-term infrastructure funding
    Response to DOT's national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.
  • CBP outlines ACE deployments for 2020
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to roll out a handful of new trade processing functions in the Automated Commercial Environment throughout the year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • OECD residual fuel oil consumption declines on IMO 2020 shifts in demand: IEA
  • IEA revises down global refinery outlook on coronavirus
  • Singapore's PSA completes Tramarsa Flota acquisition to grow pilotage business
    Tramarsa Flota owns 45 vessels, including 17 tugs, 23 launches and five support vessels.
  • Thailand's Precious Shipping advances measures to tackle carbon footprint
    Next generation zero emission fuels being evaluated for fleet.

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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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