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BRIEFS
May 15, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Safety crackdown led to more ship detentions in 2019: report
  • OOCL cancels two additional transpacific services in June
  • World hunger may double as virus disrupts supply chains: experts
  • Norway's Odfjell sells 50pc of terminal in Dalian for US$59 million
  • Oil climbs with demand uptick as Saudi hints at an early recovery
  • DP World Posorja in Ecuador receives quay crane plus three RTGs
  • People's Bank of China vows to support coronavirus-hit economy
  • British aviation queries flu quarantine as economically ruinous
  • New York's Air Cargo World cuts back in face of coronavirus impact
  • Turkish Cargo scores a hat trick over CEIV certifications

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • GAC inks Global Network Agent agreement in Bangladesh to expand coverage in Indian Subcontinent
  • Guidance issued to ensure safe shipboard interface between ship & shore-based personnel
  • MSC offers new trade finance solution for Indian cargo shippers
  • Yang Ming reinforcing container business operation & strengthening operating structure
  • Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to May 13, 2020
  • Procedure to issue EDI Port Clearance/Advance Port Clearance
  • Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations and import delivery from Container Freight Stations during March 23 to May 13, 2020
  • Qatar Airways Cargo transports vaccines to India amidst the Covid-19 crisis
  • DPIIT looking into merits of proposals on FDI restrictions
  • Pandemic reduces global trade values, commodity prices
  • China exempts 79 American products from 2nd round of retaliatory tariffs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First cargo airline achieves San Marino AOC
  • Rail solution to curb Pandemic in Africa
  • Louis DeJoy to serve as new postmaster general
  • CCM enhances booking application with QR code functionality
  • Management-buy-back on the Danube
  • Central Anatolian rail line reopened
  • Exclusive agreement for thermal packaging solution
  • New chief revenue officer for Slync.io
  • Schuon heads for the Balkans
  • Will Maersk weather the storm?
  • Start-up delivers its first e-vehicle
  • Drugs in turntables and washing machines
  • Aero Africa appoints director product development
  • DSV launches e-commerce solutions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Haulier supports Covid-19-fight in USA
  • American Airlines back to the future in May
  • Bremenports' new digital tool

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • More state bailouts spark claims of 'unfair competition' among container lines
  • Whitehall's new customs agent academy? 'It's all smoke and mirrors'
  • China-Europe rail freight services buck falling volumes trend
  • US cherries may hit the jackpot again, despite a slow start to China
  • Hapag-Lloyd suspends three Baltic feeder services as volumes collapse
  • US airlines got the sweetest Covid bailout - a wise move?
  • Brexit will mean checks on goods crossing Irish Sea, government admits
  • M&A radar: Toll is the new UTi for DSV - still not interested, Mr Andersen?

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • Rand Logistics completes American Steamship acquisition
    GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) today announced that it has completed the sale of its American Steamship Company (ASC) business to Rand Logistics, LLC for approximately $260 million in cash proceeds, subject to customary
  • Carnival announces layoffs, furloughs and salary cuts
    Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today reported a number of additional actions it is taking to strengthen its liquidity position in the event of an extended pause in cruise
  • Hornbeck Offshore takes another step towards Chapter 11 reorganization
    Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. (OTCQB:HOSS) reported yesterday that it has launched a solicitation of votes from its lenders and unsecured noteholders in support of a prepackaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. The
  • Towboat collision underscores importance of accurate AIS data entry and display
    A recent collision on the Mississippi River has prompted the Coast Guard's Office of Investigations & Analysis to issue a Marine Safety Alert (04-20) that says the incident serves as an important
  • Alfa Laval steam solution supports low-sulfur fuel use in Seaspan containerships
    Seaspan Ship Management has turned to Alfa Laval to help it resolve steam balance and redundancy issues encountered with low-sulfur fuels. The comprehensive solution-an integrated steam boiler plant comprising oil-fired steam production,
  • Hartmann orders ME-LGIP engines for newbuild LPG tanker trio
    MAN Energy Solutions is to supply MAN B&W ME-LGIP (Liquid Gas Injection Propane) dual-fuel engines for three 5,000-cubic-meter LPG tankers currently under construction at the CIMC-SOE shipyard in Shanghai for Hartmann Gas

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • US alerts shipping to illegal 'sanctions evasion practices'
    US agencies have issued a global advisory to the maritime industry alerting it to 'deceptive shipping practices used to evade...
  • Euronav chief committed to public equity markets
    Euronav chief executive rejects any suggestion of going into private ownership and says the company's dividend policy is part of...
  • Diana ready to 'play defence' as dry bulk market tips into uncharted territory
    Options include selling more ships, say executives, pointedly playing down any prospects of a recovery in six months' time
  • Yang Ming underscores state backing amid first-quarter losses
    Yang Ming net losses in the first quarter have widened to $27.2m after two consecutive years of losses, while volume...
  • Torm expects product tanker rates to soften
    Clean product tankers being used for so-called 'dirty' trades hit the highest since 2013
  • Trading with North Korea will invalidate P&I cover
    Washington is likely to ramp up shipping sanctions aimed against the communist country ahead of US presidential elections in November
  • China port volumes weaken amid pandemic headwinds
    The results are in line with carriers' expectation of greater volume losses in the second quarter
  • Tanker downturn likely as floating storage reaches peak
    With seaborne crude exports falling over May and further cutbacks scheduled in June, the release of tonnage from floating storage...
  • Disabled LPG carrier and crew abandoned off Manila
    Spanish shipowner Global Gas says the crew have been supplied, while ITF says they were abandoned
  • Cargill says coronavirus puts squeeze on sustainability goals
    The leading charterer sees decarbonisation momentum persisting and pandemic accelerating the trend
  • Troubled Ocean Tankers to raise cash from vessel sale
    Ocean Tankers struggles to cope with repercussion from having issued bills of lading for Hin Leong's cargoes carried on board...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Skou confident carriers can maintain capacity discipline | Maersk warns of looming sharp drop in container volumes...
  • Floating storage duration to offset Opec crude cuts, says Navig8
    'Long and slow drawdowns of floating storage will place a wet blanket on earnings for an extended period' - Navig8...
  • Angeliki Frangou encouraged by shrinking capesize fleet
    Capesize fleet reduction has resulted from accelerating non-deliveries and scrapping of vessels alongside Vale's recent announcement of its intent to...
  • Key investments render North and South Carolina ports 'big-ship' ready
    The ports of Wilmington and Charleston see long-term investments as the key to resilience in the face of adversity created...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • HOS changes to benefit drayage, short-haul truckers
  • HOS reform gives truckers time, shippers capacity
  • Fixed-payment leases help ports weather COVID-19 crisis: Moody's
  • European truck rates face bumpy road after steady Q1
  • Trans-Pac blank sailings a harbinger of soft summer imports
  • Logistics automation company lands PSA financial backing

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • Hornbeck looking to get Chapter 11 plan approved in June
  • Charter rates for boxships in 'free-fall' amid pandemic pain
  • Carnival cuts workforce to save millions of dollars amid Covid-19
  • Norwegian expects 'multiple years' for return to 2019 profit
  • US issues another advisory to shipping companies on sanctions
  • Britannia P&I and Skuld celebrate strong years
  • Rates for capesize bulk carriers are a dry market horror story - again
  • Diana Shipping holds onto money in 'uncharted territory'
  • ASL yard restricted to just 100 staff, while Batam effectively closed to foreigners
  • LPG carrier crew suffers after abandonment in Philippines
  • Japan's first LNG bunker vessel launched at Kawasaki

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • Port of Long Beach volume down 17.3% in April
    San Pedro Bay complex braces for more blanked sailings as coronavirus pandemic rages on.
  • Yang Ming reports $27 million loss
    Taiwanese carrier among Asian container shipping lines criticized for government subsidies.
  • Delta to retire 777 fleet by year's end
    Delta Air Lines is bidding adieu to the 777. The airline will be smaller for the next few years, so it doesn't need its big...
  • Reefer volume and ship size up in North Carolina
    Ports authority reports refrigerated container record and largest vessel call.
  • US airlines aim to keep it clean during COVID-19
    "We remain committed to achieving our aggressive climate and sustainability goals," said Nancy Young, Airlines for America's vice president of environmental affairs.
  • Commentary: Trade flow and the warning flares it signals
    CNBC's Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the impact of COVID-19 on U.S.-China trade, particularly in regard to the trade war between the two nations.
  • ICAO calls for sanitary sky corridors to expedite critical cargo flights
    International aviation authorities and health experts are trying to create public health corridors in the sky through the application of multi-layers of sanitary and hygiene...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2020
  • Chevron launches USGC offshore bunkering as prices dip to new lows
    Chevron Marine Fuels has begun offering an offshore bunkering option on the US Gulf Coast, with shipping traffic at a standstill amid pandemic demand destruction, the company said.
  • PDVSA awaits Iranian gasoline to calm thirsty Venezuelan market
    Venezuela is expecting gasoline imports from Iran to help fill a supply shortage that has caused protests to breakout in Caracas, the capital, sources said Thursday.
  • OIL FUTURES: WTI surges to five-week high amid improved demand, supply outlooks
    Crude settled sharply higher Thursday amid optimism that fast-than-expected producer cuts and improved demand outlooks could create a supply deficit before year's end.
  • Peak drop in global oil refining shifts to May, recovery seen in June: IEA
    The International Energy Agency said Thursday that the peak of the drop in global oil refining activity has shifted to May.
  • US warns energy, metals industries of sanctions risk from 'illicit shipping'
    The US government warned the global maritime, energy and metals industries Thursday to be on guard for "illicit shipping" schemes that expose them to sanctions risks, particularly with trades involving Iran, North Korea and Syria.
  • Danish oil product tanker company Torm says rates rising in Q2
    Danish oil-product tanker company Torm said Thursday that freight rates were continuing to power ahead into the second quarter after it cruised to its strongest Q1 results in a decade.
  • Persian Gulf ULSD cash differential rebounds from record lows on tightening supply
    The cash differential for 10 ppm sulfur gasoil loading from the Persian Gulf has rebounded from record lows, with signs of improvement coming on the back of tighter supply balances, said Asian middle distillate sources Wednesday.
  • Low LSFO prices in S Korea amid ample supply attract north Asia buyers
    An increased month-on-month supply of marine fuels in South Korea this month has dragged down marine fuel prices, drawing demand from bargain hunters across north Asia.
  • USGC high sulfur fuel oil M1 swap crack strongest in 10 months despite thin liquidity
    High sulfur fuel oil markets have seen a rebound in prices and crack spreads in May, though several market participants have said that the movement seems divorced of current market fundamentals.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Will bunker prices go into negative territory?
    Recently we saw the US WTI crude contract for May drop into negative territory. These remarkable prices were driven by low storage availability and flurry of sellers looking to close their positions ahead of expiry.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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