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BRIEFS
March 16, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Things picking up in China as ship calls return to previous levels
  • S Korea is again world's leading shipbuilder despite massive drop in orders
  • ONE boosts participation on Australia East Asia Service
  • Neptune Pacific Line buys Singapore's PIL subsidiary Pacific Direct Line
  • DP World's 2019 profits tumble 8.3pc to US$1.2b after acquisitions
  • US ports to welcome 2M's former goliaths on the Asia-Europe trades
  • US retail box ports take bigger hit from virus than originally expected
  • Port of LA-LB work on digital enhancements to boost competitiveness
  • Ships skip JNPT due to virus outbreak and scrubber retrofits
  • Kuehne + Nagel sells UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics
  • Intra-Asia airfreight rates surge; China to Europe/US prices are rising
  • TIACA teams up with CLIVE Data Services to offer latest air cargo info
  • FedEx delivers medical supplies to HK to help out virus outbreak

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2020
  • Legitimacy & Admissibility of the issuance of Bill of Lading
  • Neptune Pacific Line acquires Pacific Direct Line
  • Potential demand loss of 17 m TEUs seen due to Coronavirus impact
  • Deendayal Port crosses last financial year's 115.40 mmt in cargo handling
  • Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to empower the ports to perform with greater efficiency on account of full autonomy in decision-making
  • Mundra Port handles highest volume in container rakes
  • Cabinet approves WTO-compliant scheme to boost exports
  • Cotton exports estimated at same level as last year due to pick-up from other markets
  • Export pack size restriction on rapeseed oil, mustard oil sought to be removed
  • Exports rise 2.91 pc to $ 27.65 bn in Feb., says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China believes in Wilhelmshaven
  • Block train for zinc-lead concentrate launched
  • Singapore Airlines renews, expands and innovates
  • Maritime volume contraction like in 2009?
  • Protective masks flying into Italy... from China
  • PSI Logistics forms partnership with agiplan
  • New structure for BVL's board
  • Sweden goes paperless with e-CMR
  • Kerry Logistics moves into new London Heathrow facility
  • Australian economic package supports truckers
  • Europa's Newcastle team finds new home
  • MacGregor's service to cover the Americas
  • Northern cargo hub imports Covid-19
  • Remote cranes on Russian grounds
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • India plans three new freight corridors
  • Tigers expands collaboration with Asendia
  • New commercial director for the Asia-Pacific region
  • Building an air bridge between the Americas and China

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Does this volatile market herald the end of long-term freight contracts?
  • Air freight rates start to surge as carriers unveil plans for the transatlantic
  • Fiata failed us and is not 'fit for purpose' in a digital age, claims veteran forwarder
  • Battle for business via online offerings heats up among forwarder ranks
  • Chittagong depots won't handle boxes from non-payers Maersk and OOCL
  • Yes Minister: the four stages of government ineptitude
  • DSV: 'We must be ready to move goods so the community continues to function'
  • Market Insight: Bankers grow nervous, expect default rates to surge
  • Supply chain radar: Covid-19, toilet rolls & the c-suite

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Fincantieri to suspend production at its Italian shipyards
    Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is to suspend production at its Italian facilities from March 16 until March 29. The move is in response both to ever-stricter Italian Government measures and to trade union
  • NTSB reports on towing vessel contact with much-struck bridge
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a March 10, 2019 incident in which the towing vessel Rivers Wilson, with eight crewmembers and pushing six loaded barges, contacted the
  • CLIA cruise lines suspend operations from U.S. ports for 30 days
    CLIA -the Cruise Line Industry International Association - announced yesterday that its ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days
  • More cruise lines suspend sailings
    More cruise lines have followed Carnival Corporation's Princess Brand in announcing suspensions of sailings. They include Royal Caribbean Cruise Line which said today that, beginning midnight tonight, it will pause its fleet's
  • FMC Commissioner notes pick-up in trans-Pacific trades
    In a statement on the impact of the coronavirus on the maritime industry, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel notes that, in response to its effects on Chinese manufacturing and logistics services, ocean
  • Maryland Pilots order new launch from Gladding-Hearn
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered its fourth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Delivery is scheduled for December 2020. Since the Chesapeake Class pilot boat was
  • AWO releases COVID-19 contingency planning guide
    As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and globally, AWO has produced a COVID-19 planning guide as a resource to assist waterways operators in developing and implementing a
  • OSG completes Alaska Tanker Company acquisition
    Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that its subsidiaries have completed the purchase of three U.S.-flagged crude oil carrier vessels, the Alaskan Explorer, Alaskan Legend, and Alaskan Navigator from BP Oil
  • Autonomous tug trialed in Port of Singapore
    Wärtsilä and Singapore harbor and terminal towage operator PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. have successfully completed initial sea trials for the "IntelliTug" project (see earlier story). The PSA Polaris, a harbor tug owned
  • New date set for CMA Shipping 2020
    The organizers of CMA Shipping 2020 have set new dates for the event, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. "Our primary concern is the health and safety of the attendees, but we
  • ClassNK grants AiP for concept vessel fueled by reformed LPG
    Classification society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daihatsu Diesel for its concept design of a coastal LPG carrier fueled by LPG reformed gas. The concept vessel was developed

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Saudis in record-breaking tanker charter exceeding $370,000 daily
    Tanker rates are now rising at levels not seen since the Iraqi tanker wars in the 1980s, and have even...
  • Sovcomflot eyes strong tanker market in 2020
    Profits soar in 2019 amid stronger charter markets and the company's view is the momentum can continue in 2020
  • The week in charts: China's containership calls back to normal and tanker rates soar
    Port calls at China's two main container ports are returning to the same levels seen a year ago, while the...
  • Box lines face $17bn revenue shortfall as demand slumps
    Efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus are set to push down demand for containerised goods this year
  • Jotun launches proactive biofouling removal technology
    Technology claimed to reduce ship emissions, cut the transmission of invasive species, increase hull performance and lower fuel consumption was...
  • Coronavirus highlights digital's role in driving tomorrow's safety outcomes
    While no one has the playbook for the coronavirus outbreak, industries are learning and adapting to this new reality on...
  • Coronavirus: Governments must let shipping keep on shipping
    Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy. Precautions and risk mitigation are, of course essential, but an ill-considered, media-driven...
  • Surge in air cargo as shippers seek alternatives to blanked sailings
    A shortage of available container slots and cancellation of passenger flights is pushing up air cargo demand
  • IMO interpreter diagnosed with coronavirus
    The IMO closed its headquarters until Monday and warned visitors to stay away
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Tankers, toilet rolls and scuppered scrubber economics
    Panic buying seems to be the trend of the moment, whether you're stockpiling bathroom essentials amid coronavirus concerns, or making...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market | China ship calls return to previous levels | Singapore...
  • Dry bulk players rethink their approach to speed
    Panamax, supramax and handysize speeds all declined during the first weeks of 2020, but have since rebounded
  • Japan's SMTB endorses Poseidon Principles
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles now represent more than $150bn in loans to international shipping, making up over a third...
  • European gas hub price may hit new lows amid plunging LNG demand fears
    More liquefied natural gas cargoes may head to Europe with demand expansion in Asia likely to fall short following the...
  • US imposes sanctions on Russian firm, but offers to lift them from Swedish company
    Ofac appears to have assured specialty products refiner Nynas, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Finland's Neste Oil and...
  • PIL confirms disposal of feeder unit
    The offloading of Pacific Direct Line was already disclosed in a Alphaliner newsletter last week
  • US sees highest-ever crude oil exports in 2019 despite trade war
    US crude oil exports to China, the third-largest export destination in 2018, fell by nearly 100,000 barrels per day to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • New blank sailings to cut NY-NJ March volumes 30 percent
  • Asia-US container spot rates jump as China imports surge
  • New investment brings DCLI closer to full radial tire fleet by 2023
  • Air freight rates soar as US trans-Atlantic travel ban nears
  • Allport Cargo plots course as technology maximizer for shippers
  • Breakbulk & Project Cargo event cancelled

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Capesize rates remain low at the end of tumultuous week
  • OSG considers more ships, finishes fourth quarter in black
  • Most shipping stocks recover as tanker surge continues
  • 'Out-of-control' week for VLCCs ends with new record WS 400 fixture
  • Seatrade postpones annual Cruise Global conference
  • Tersan wins repeat shipbuilding business from Russia
  • Saudi Arabia's laden VLCC 'armada' expected to bring oil price war to US
  • Fred Olsen latest line to halt cruises after Braemar virus outbreak
  • Dynagas LNG Partners sees China demand returning, but hits brake on growth
  • Mexican navy rescues 12 crew after general cargoship sinks
  • Massoel Shipping sells only supramax as fleet shrinks further
  • NYK Line crew carry out first digital currency transfers on board vessels
  • IMO interpreter tested positive for coronavirus
  • Celestyal Cruises suspends operations as Greece shuts down museums
  • Virus causes Maersk to downsize crucial annual meeting as DFDS scraps its own
  • U-Ming joins expanded Baumarine by MaruKlav panamax pool
  • Mixed picture for stocks but Nordic Shipholding rises 68%
  • Sea World sells second ageing tanker since September
  • Beijing certifies force majeure, but is it lost in translation?
  • Sovcomflot reveals more than $1bn of financing as profit soars
  • Long-serving Claus Hemmingsen rewarded with AP Moller Holding board role
  • 'Outstanding tanker comeback' boosts MR tanker owner TNG
  • Singapore extends ban to visitors from Italy, Spain, Germany, France
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust first Asian bank to join Poseidon Principles
  • PIL confirms disposal of Pacific Direct Line as clear-out continues
  • Clean Marine claims hybrid scrubber installed in '30 days'

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions lasso on Rosneft operations handling Venezuelan oil
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control added Russian oil company overseas affiliate TNK Trading International in Switzerland to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons...
  • Georgia ports suffer 'precipitous drop in imports'
    Ports on East and West coasts do expect cargo surge as manufacturing ramps up in China following coronavirus-caused shutdowns.
  • Clarifying 'routed' exports for US data collection, enforcement
    The Commerce Department's Census Bureau and Bureau of Industry and Security believe an upcoming proposed rulemaking may resolve the regulatory confusion for required export data.
  • Coronavirus sinks maritime conferences
    American Association of Port Authorities and Women's International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
  • Supertanker spot rate on verge of breaking record high
    As the world reels from coronavirus, crude-tanker owners are raking in massive returns.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Cross-Florida barge canal begins construction
    Historic canal construction begins; highway links Atlanta to ocean; recovery expected for Florida's citrus industry.
  • FMC monitors coronavirus impacts on container industry's competitive health
    "Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions," FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Australia's NWS condensate to seek alternative homes after Pertamina declines purchase
    Australian North West Shelf condensate cargoes for May loading would have to seek alternative homes, after main buyer Indonesia's Pertamina declined to take any cargoes of the grade in a recent tender, while other end-users are expected to drive a hard bargain amid the ongoing surge in freight rates, Asian condensate traders said Friday.
  • Brazil's Petrobras adapts work rules after employee hit by COVID-19
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras joined many companies around the world in adopting measures to avoid further dissemination of COVID-19 after an employee was infected by the virus while on holiday abroad, the company confirmed Friday.
  • Malaysia's Kimanis May crude exports to double on month to 4.8 mil barrels
    A total of 4.8 million barrels of Malaysian Kimanis crude oil are scheduled to be exported in May, doubling from 2.4 million barrels in April, trade sources said Friday.
  • ARA diesel barge prices firm to 3-month high versus ICE LSGO on storage buying
    Barges of ultra low sulfur diesel trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub strengthened to a three-month high versus the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract Thursday, as a deepening contango boosted buying appetite, while outright prices hit fresh three-year lows.
  • Diesel cracks outperform amid expectations of lower global gasoline demand
    The coronavirus pandemic, which has hit demand for road fuel in China and will impact Europe and the US in coming weeks, has led to quite different reactions in diesel and gasoline cracks amid the plunge in crude futures.
  • European crude differentials slump on week amid ongoing price war
    European crude differentials have fallen significantly across the board this week, as a combination of bearish fundamentals hammered spot price values.
  • Coronavirus, OPEC effects provide some solace for suffering shippers
    The credit-hit shipping industry is drawing some comfort from the collapse of OPEC+ and coronavirus-led demand weakness thanks to cheaper marine fuel costs, with prices for VLSFO in Europe having experienced a greater-than-expected drop, plunging by half since the start of the year.
  • Dubai spreads sink to fresh depths as rising freight adds to demand woes
    The Middle East sour crude complex, led by Dubai crude futures, sank to fresh lows Friday morning, as did Brent/Dubai spreads, with faltering crude demand receiving another blow from rising freight rates on Persian Gulf routes.
  • Jet NWE cargo swap moves into negative territory
    The European jet paper market moved into negative territory Friday--setting new all-time record lows--but pricing below physical premiums, suggesting a little tightness remains in the prompt.
  • European refiners seen snapping up cheap oil despite virus demand woes
    European refiners are expected to maximize crude runs, despite coronavirus hitting demand for their fuels, in a bid to lock in surging refining margins as a result of the oil price rout. But moves to process cheap crude may be short-lived as oil product storage tanks reach capacity and fuel demand continues to slump on expanding travel curbs, according to regional trading sources.
  • Overnight rally falters as US equities pull back from morning highs
    Crude prices held around even while products extended their downward run in midday trading Friday, as US equity markets steadily retreated from their sharply higher opening levels.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Illicit Iraqi oil smuggling to Syria continues amid US crackdown
    "Iraqi militias have little incentive to end cross-border oil shipments into Syria which the Sunnis in western Iraq also profit from and have little incentive to stop," Modell said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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