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October 14, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk on track to deliver strong Q3; outlook for Q4 remains positive
  • CMA CGM Group's e-commerce sites fully operational again, two weeks after cyber attack
  • PIL enhances Mozambique Service
  • Swire Projects launched to provide specialist shipping services
  • DGFT permits export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram onions
  • Faceless Assessment - Measures for timely assessment of Bills of Entry and clarification on defacement of physical documents
  • New export opportunity seen for Indian textile industry amid US-China trade war
  • Shrimp exports to the US up
  • APM Terminals boosts standardised container tracking system
  • BIAL offering discounts on landing charges for cargo aircraft
  • Cold storage segment in India projected to see significant growth in coming years
  • Air cargo business recovering with rise in exports, addition of freighter services at major airports
  • ACCD holds 43rd AGM to elect new Managing Committee under Rajan Nijhawan as President
  • All India Passengers Association meets Maharashtra Port Minister to ask for desiltation at Rewas Bunder
  • DHL Express announces price adjustment for 2021

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hybrid locomotives for more efficient transport
  • Dnata upgrades in Singapore and Australia
  • Munich airport extends footprint in Central America
  • CO2-free city deliveries in eleven countries
  • Anne-Marie Jean president of Rhine Europe Terminals
  • New WEC route to Bilbao
  • New CargoLine representative in Benelux
  • Ceva deals in Poland
  • 2,600 wagons to be connected with Nexeed soon
  • New managing director for Interroll Automation
  • Inland navigation protests in Rotterdam
  • Boeing awarded governmental contract
  • High-cube container facility saves space
  • DSV introduces fast China-Europe road freight
  • APM Barcelona introduces new technology
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 12th Latam Cargo route between Brazil and Miami
  • Glencar appoints three operations directors

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Maersk upgrades profit expectations again, but confirms 2,000 redundancies
  • UK DfT snaps up extra ferry capacity to keep freight 'flowing smoothly' post-Brexit
  • Cargo will be struggling for recognition again in latest Schiphol restructure
  • The age of near-shoring? Too much disruption to supply chains, say shippers
  • Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical
  • Industrial shipper Manitou to use wind-powered transatlantic ro-ro vessels
  • Atlas Air adds Alibaba to its e-commerce charter credentials
  • Snapshot: Lifting animal spirits at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Supply chain radar: Yet another wonderful dawn with WiseTech, Mainfreight & Kerry
  • On the wires: AP Møller-Mærsk - dinosaur extinction postponed

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • NTSB: Incomplete safety procedures led to barge explosion
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Report detailing its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2019, explosion of barge IB1940, owned by J O Equipment, LLC, in the Illinois
  • VIDEO: New Orleans RTA's newest ferry gets rave reviews from passengers
    The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) reports that one of its two new ferry vessels, RTA2, entering revenue service on Saturday, October 10 at 6AM. RTA2 will serve as the primary
  • Energy efficient dredge features Danfoss drive solution
    Built at Royal IHC's shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands, for Belgium's DEME Group, the 7,950-cubic-meter dual-fuel (diesel and LNG) hopper dredge Scheldt River features a Danfoss drive solution designed
  • Carnival says "low likelihood" of data accessed in cyberattack being misused
    Cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today released an update on the August 15 cyberattack on parts of its IT systems. "Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly
  • Hermitage Offshore vessels sold in bankruptcy auction
    Scorpio Group controlled Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (HOFSQ:OTC), which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 11, has announced the winning bidders in the bankruptcy auction of its remaining fleet. It says
  • BIMCO: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changes
    BIMCO says that, according to its Shanghai office, seven Chinese governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Transportation (MOT), last week released a notice last week announced that 10 Chinese ports will resume
  • Algoma Central takes delivery of second Equinox 650
    Algoma Central Corporation, St. Catharines, Ontario, has taken delivery of the Algoma Intrepid, its second Equinox 650-foot Class self-unloading dry-bulk carrier. The ship has begun her voyage to Canada from the 3
  • Following cyberattack, CMA CGM seeks extension of FMC filing deadlines
    The Federal Maritime Commission says it is considering a petition filed by CMA CGM, and affiliated companies (American President Lines, LLC, APL Co. Pte. Ltd. and ANL Singapore Pte. Ltd.) requesting temporary
  • Ulstein makes changes in group management roles
    After almost 22 years as CEO of Norway's family-owned Ulstein Group, Gunvor Ulstein has decided to step down from her operational role on November 2 and, with her brother, Tore Ulstein, concentrate

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • DSME wins order for six LNG newbuilds
    DSME will deliver six LNG carriers to unidentified European shipowners by July and December 2023. The client has been reported...
  • UK turns to EU ferry companies for post-Brexit cover
    Ferry operators owned by companies based in France, Denmark, Dubai and Sweden have been signed up by the UK government to...
  • InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections
    InterManager recommends that seafarers should be quarantined for 14 days prior to their coronavirus tests. The suggestion is being discussed...
  • Seadrill slaps down creditor counterproposals
    Company undergoing restructuring of $7.3bn debt burden, and reached interest suspension agreement last month
  • From the News Desk: Trust issues for shipping's digitalisation drive
    Shipping is well aware of the benefits of digitalisation, from the improved safety of crew and vessels to emissions reductions...
  • UK royal pays tribute to shipping sector
    'Maritime is nothing if not resilient. London International Shipping Week 2021 will focus sharply on what should turn out to...
  • Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to access government relief
    Leading UK shipping names among those in aviation and maritime sectors said to pass additional review to access government-backed loans
  • Hermitage Offshore sells fleet in bankruptcy auction
    Hermitage raised $80m from creditors for its 10 platform supply vessels, while Tidewater subsidiary VTG Ships bid $5.3m for its...
  • Pavilion Energy in pursuit of 'decarbonised' LNG
    One of Singapore's two licensed LNG bunker players has tendered for the supply of potentially carbon-neutral LNG from 2023
  • China reported to have blocked Australian coal
    Dry bulk market participants are expecting rates for capesizes and panamaxes to nosedive following reports that China has unofficially imposed...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: China prepares to restore foreign crew repatriation | IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand...
  • Maersk cuts 2,000 jobs and raises full-year guidance
    Maersk's restructuring programme will result in the loss of 2,000 jobs, fewer than the number potentially affected. Strong performance in...
  • Cosco agrees terminal consolidation deal in southern China
    The capital boost will help the port consolidate its two large container terminals and add economies of scale benefits, says...
  • US ports boost throughput as global economy rebounds
    The US Commerce Department underlined a significant difference between imports and exports, saying the country posted its largest monthly trade...
  • China Navigation launches project cargo division
    The new projects arm will be based in Singapore, but will have global coverage with representation in Europe and the...
  • IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand
    The International Energy Agency anticipates that without significant policy changes from governments, global oil demand will not rapidly decline soon...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Rise in US spot market truckload rates slowing
  • New project cargo player brings ex-Zeamarine executives aboard
  • Air freight market throws quoting into chaos for forwarders
  • Ex-SAL executive joins DSV as director of global sea chartering
  • Maersk boosts '20 earnings guidance again on strong demand

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • P&O Cruises ship to become condo complex off Panama
    Ocean Builders also plans to build Seapods offering at-sea dwelling
  • Jacksonville firefighters sue after injuries in Hoegh Xiamen blaze
    The lawsuit accuses the ship's owner and charterer of failing to maintain fire prevention equipment, leading to an explosion
  • Danaos Corp triples share repurchase programme
    Two stakeholders sell two 'blocs of shares' worth more than $30m
  • Arrested Folk Shipping tanker to be sold at auction in Fujairah
    Vessel is second controlled by UAE owner to be disposed of by National Bank of Fujairah
  • Croatia's first FSRU Golar Viking arrives off the coast
    Converted LNG carrier is due to load first cargo via ship-to-ship transfer in Adriatic Sea
  • Idan Ofer makes US power play in $815m deal
    Shipowner's OPC Energy to buy US clean energy company from private equity firm
  • Ulstein family hands shipyard reins to new CEO Cathrine Marti
    Gunvor Ulstein stepping down after 22 years to focus on longer-term strategy
  • Clarksons Platou takes cautious view of box sector after Maersk hikes forecast
    Analyst Frode Morkedal says profit guidance was not lifted as much as strong spot rates suggested, and 2021 could be weaker than this year for owners in general
  • Global broker Aon urges P&I clubs to soften renewal rate rises
    Broker says wealthy P&I clubs can afford to go easy on members struggling to cope with the financial fallout from the pandemic
  • Seaspan and Capital fix latest boxship buys on long-term charters
    Leading tonnage providers secure rare period charters in hot market
  • Shipping set for boom decade due to under investment in new ships, says Cleaves
    Norwegian investment bank says orders this year set to be fourth-lowest on record
  • GasLog links up with IFC on Sierra Leone LNG-to-power
    Project will use steam turbine gas carrier as an FSU for imports
  • UK hands out more post-Brexit ferry contracts worth $101m
    Move is latest bid to ensure vital supplies make it into the country after transition period ends on 31 December
  • Norway's Tailwind seeks exit from shipowning with final sales
    Norwegian company to complete its exit from shipowning.
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping fights for Tesla ro-ro business
    State-backed carrier wants a piece of the pie as Tesla revises its China strategy
  • Greece makes new stab at privatising historic Niarchos-founded Hellenic Shipyards
    Potential investors have seven weeks to prepare binding bids for what is touted as the biggest graving dock in the Eastern Mediterranean
  • Scandal-hit Hurtigruten could sell hotels as fleet remains idled
    Norwegian shipowner could raise cash from property disposals as most vessels remain idled
  • Modec wraps up $969m funding deal for Brazil FPSO
    Banks combine to back long-term chartering deal with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore project
  • Probe begins after engine room fire on product tanker
    Argentinean navy assisted in bringing incident under control on Di Giunta E
  • DSME signs $1.7bn order for sextet of LNG newbuildings for Russia's Arctic gas exports
    Price per vessel is over $50m cheaper than previous Arc7 ice class newbuildings
  • Chinese salvor promises Wakashio wreck removal by Christmas
    Chinese state-backed outfit has said it thinks it can move the wreck by Christmas
  • China eases crew change restrictions by opening up 10 ports
    Bimco gives shipowners advice on how to comply with new rules
  • Adnoc reportedly pays top dollar for former Ugland ultramax bulker
    Brokers say a firm reported price reflects the premium buyers are willing to pay for vessels from Japanese-run yards
  • Shipowners' groups welcome Sea Cargo Charter without full endorsement
    Bimco and the ICS are worried about bureaucracy and distorted CO2 reduction targets
  • Maersk to axe 2,000 staff as profit outlook improves
    Giant Danish shipowner continues reorganisation as third quarter result set to be solid
  • Asian dry bulk markets in disarray as China shuns Australian coal
    Confusion as China reportedly calls an unofficial halt to Australian coal imports
  • Seadrill reveals attempt to 'cleanse' finances in talks with noteholders
    Project Paratus consists of proposals and counter-proposals as drillship company tries to restructure debt mountain
  • ADS Crude Carriers down to last ship as VLCC sales spree goes on
    Norwegian owner offloads ADS Serenade for same price it sold sistership last month
  • Alexander Saverys: CMB harnesses hydrogen in the battle against black swans
    The Belgian shipowner has become a leading advocate of the alternative fuel to tackle decarbonisation
  • Mystic Invest eyes UK and German markets as it buys ex-CMV cruiseship at auction
    First of five CMV cruiseship put up for auction finds trading buyer
  • Vale looks to cut shipping costs with new China port venture
    Brazilian mining giant says project will allow it to secure total port capacity of 40 mtpa in Shulanghu
  • China Navigation moves into heavy-lift project cargo sector
    China Navigation Co launches a new specialist project shipping division targeting the energy, resource & infrastructure sectors
  • West Africa Gas returns to Hyundai Mipo for newbuildings
    LPG newbuilding order doubles fleet to four by 2022
  • India looks to north America to replace Venezuelan and Middle East barrels

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • New A321 converted freighter passes first test flight in US
    The A321 has a lot of potential in the air cargo market because of its efficiency and payload. Companies are beginning to convert passenger planes...
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO cautious despite high demand, rates
    "If you go back a couple of months, nobody would have expected that demand would be as strong today as it is right now," says...
  • Delta reports $9B drop in Q3 revenue
    Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly losses of $3.30 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3 by 10%. This is a 242%...
  • Alibaba taps Atlas Air for parcel airlift to South America
    Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Asian gasoil crack overtakes gasoline after 4-week flip as supply balance tilts
    Second consecutive session to see gasoil swap crack higher than gasoline swap crack.
  • Delfin Midstream newbuild FLNG able to support LNG bunker demand in US Gulf
    Newbuild FLNG vessel design to have nameplate capacity of 3.5 million mt/per year: Delfin.
  • China Oct LSFO imports from Singapore drop amid healthy supply, low bunker prices
    High import costs a deterrent for Chinese buyers in terms of importing from Singapore.
  • NYMEX WTI rebounds back above $40/b on China, IEA news
    UK enacting tougher restrictions as coronavirus cases again rise, overall European demand continues to show signs of weakening.

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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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