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August 18, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Covid-19: Hong Kong to tests 8,000 port workers at container terminal
  • Korea's state-owned HMM posts its first quarterly profit in five years
  • Strong container sector helps minimise Yang Ming's losses
  • India bans China tankers from oil trade as ties strain further
  • Shenzhen's Huawei and ZTE set to be shut out of India's 5G network trials
  • Westwood Shipping Lines appoints ex-Maersk executive as new CEO
  • Cathay flew 98.7pc fewer passengers and 39.8pc less cargo in July
  • Amazon opens airport facilities in Hawaii to meet its need for speed
  • TIACA and Pharma.Aero deliver guidance on transport of Covid-19 vaccines

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • APM Terminals to acquire ALC's container terminal in Aarhus
  • China aims to develop Tianjin as one of the top 20 international shipping hubs by 2025
  • LISCR increases leadership team in response to fleet growth
  • MSC enhances Indian Subcontinent & US East Coast connections
  • MSC to maintain structural blanking of Panda service
  • Suspension of China Australia service extended
  • ZIM implementing AI-based screening software to detect mis-declared hazardous cargo
  • China re-imposes anti-dumping duties on single-mode optical fibres from India
  • Refund of IGST on Export-Invoice mismatch cases-Alternative Mechanism with Officer Interface
  • Rice exports significantly rebound
  • JNPT pays tribute to frontline Corona warriors on 74th Independence Day
  • S. Balaji Arunkumar appointed Deputy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • CONCOR allotting export containers for Chabahar, Bandar Abbas & Jebel Ali
  • July exports & imports seen showing signs of recovery
  • Kerala has untapped potential of $6.7 bn in merchandise exports: Exim Bank study
  • An Entrepot in Great Nicobar
  • Welspun launches humanitarian initiative urging logistics companies to bridge PPE demand-supply gap

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From XI'an to Amsterdam in 17 days
  • Smart Global Holdings names Mark Adams as CEO
  • Imbach Logistik builds in Lucerne
  • Just four hours instead of two days
  • Balanced cargo streams in Oakland
  • 100 years of airmail service in Norway
  • Eastland Group welcomes new board members
  • Samsung Mexicana orders Flexi fleet
  • Promoting rail-ready sites at the Chicago link
  • Gecas' additional orders relieve Boeing
  • Flemish channels find their swing
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bolloré Logistics picks CEO for Latin America
  • EUR 1 million investment in Dortmund
  • 3PL e-commerce business flourishes
  • Work starts on pier extension in Koper
  • Air Canada Cargo's revenue soars

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • New restrictions in China as Covid-19 is found on frozen food imports again
  • PPE driving US import surge as July box traffic hits record levels at LA/LB
  • Improved airfreight yields give Agility GIL first-half results a lift
  • CargoLogic Germany restructures after less than a year of operation
  • Zim develops early detection software for cargo misdeclarations
  • M&A radar: As break-up talk swirls, the vultures circle Toll Group

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • St Kitts and Nevis to provide berths for two Royal Caribbean vessels
    The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis today outlined the process to be used for safely harboring two Royal Caribbean vessels this week. Minister of Tourism, Lindsay Grant, told a press conference
  • Scienco/FAST adds InTank BWTS to its product line
    St. Louis, Mo., based water and wastewater treatment systems specialist Scienco/FAST has acquired the InTank Ballast Water Treatment System developed by Envirocleanse, a division of Charter Brokerage, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
  • Phyllis Hardin becomes the first woman to chair the Arkansas Waterways Commission
    The Arkansas Waterways Commission has appointed Phyllis Harden to succeed as Marty Shell as Chairman. Harden is primarily responsible for Legislative and Special Projects for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company where
  • Mauritius: Bow of grounded bulker to be towed out to deep water
    The bow of the grounded bulk carrier Wakashio is to be towed to 8 nautical miles from the outer limit of the reefs that almost completely surround Mauritius to water 2,000 meters
  • Chevron Marine Lubricants assesses impacts of 2020 fuel switch
    Chevron Marine Lubricants has published a new white paper on its experiences working with new fuels and lubricants after over half a year of low-sulfur fuel operations following the implementation of IMO
  • L&L Marine takes delivery of Thordon-equipped towboat
    Recently delivered to L&L Marine Transportation, Harvey, La., by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., the 1,600 hp towboat Amelia Ray is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free
  • Conrad reports profitable half-year and bigger backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder and repairer Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its second quarter and six months 2020 financial results and backlog. For the quarter ended June 30,
  • Eastern delivers second RApport 2400 Z-drive tug to Bisso Offshore
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., recently delivered the M/V A. Thomas Higgins, the second of two 80-foot 5,100 HP Z-drive tugs, to Bisso Offshore LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Two Wakashio crew were on board for more than a year
    The actions of Wakashio's crew during the three-hour period when Automatic Identification System vessel-tracking showed it deviated from a major...
  • Rusting Yemen tanker threatens to dwarf Mauritius spill
    The International Maritime Organization is drawing up a response plan in case of an oil spill from Safer, which would dwarf...
  • Compensation for Wakashio spill could be capped at only $18m
    While still too early to assess the full extent of the clean up costs and pollution damages, the impact on...
  • Torm open to consolidation after profits jump
    Danish company Torm is looking to replace its vessels when the time is right as part of its fleet renewal...
  • Shipping's reskilling revolution is a long way off
    The painful experience of this year's crew repatriation crisis will inform the BIMCO/ICS seafarer survey. However, the industry needs to...
  • Not all is well with the 'consensual' restructuring of Xihe Group
    While OCBC is the only lender so far to have backed a judicial management filing against Xihe, its move has...
  • After Wakashio, is the Bunker Convention fit for purpose?
    What has happened in the Indian Ocean provides confirmation that increased payouts cannot come soon enough, and governments of coastal...
  • Investigations to determine cause of Wakashio disaster could take months
    Various investigations will need to be completed to determine the cause of the Wakashio grounding, which could take a considerable...
  • Gold Star Lines launches new Vietnam service
    The new service will add to Zim intra-Asia specialist Gold Star Lines' other services from Vietnam and provide greater connectivity...
  • Hong Kong port coronavirus cluster expands
    The cases have spread from workers sharing temporary accommodation that was used for rest breaks and as changing rooms
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Pandemic impact 'definitely not over', says Hapag-Lloyd chief | US seizes Iranian gasoline on Greek-owned tankers |...
  • China's Fujian province moves to consolidate regional ports
    Fujian is the latest Chinese coastal province that has followed the call of policy makers in Beijing to integrate their...
  • Stock regulator criticises Yingkou Port for fund embezzlement
    The punishment was reduced because YPG had shut down the finance subsidiary and returned the misused funds, said the regulator

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Equipment providers stepping up chassis repair in Southern California
  • Rise in private label brands creates opportunities for Li & Fung
  • CAI International sells logistics assets to NFI to focus on container leasing
  • NY-NJ import surge tightens chassis, warehouse capacity
  • New Chittagong-China service to quicken container trade

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Iran finally concedes gasoline seized by US on four ships were its cargoes
  • Another positive: Boxship charter market staging swift V-shaped recovery
  • Oldendorff deal reflects focus on post panamaxes and minicapes
  • Irrepressible Hansson sees optimistic Nordic American Tankers forge ahead
  • After banner week, stocks head for the beach as earnings wind down
  • China lifts imports of US crude ahead of review of trade deal
  • 'Always positive' Radziwill expects GoodBulk to finish 2020 strong as capes shape up
  • DIF reveals tie-up with CMA CGM in Spanish terminal
  • ESL Shipping lays up and redelivers bulkers in 'exceptional' slump
  • After banner week, stocks head for the beach as earnings wind down
  • China lifts imports of US crude ahead of review of trade deal
  • 'Always positive' Radziwill expects GoodBulk to finish 2020 strong as capes shape up
  • DIF reveals tie-up with CMA CGM in Spanish terminal
  • ESL Shipping lays up and redelivers bulkers in 'exceptional' slump
  • Torm shares tanker bonanza with investors after best first half since 2008
  • Record low resale price for feeder boxship pair reflects tough times
  • Peak season volumes push transpacific freight rates to all-time high
  • Ausca Shipping fixes veteran Castor Maritime panamax
  • Greenpeace demands MOL pays for oil pollution caused by Mauritius grounding
  • Clarksons lays bare OSV demand nightmare during pandemic
  • Panama flag slams 'evil' video blaming it for Wakashio disaster
  • Cape Town auction sets low bar for MPP asset values
  • Hong Kong and Singapore battle maritime Covid-19 cases
  • Cost reductions help Pacific Radiance cut its second quarter losses

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Q&A: COVID, the rise of China, and the future of ocean shipping
    COVID-19 could ignite geopolitical clashes and cause "meltdown" in U.S. consumer demand.
  • British Airways starts sunsetting 747 fleet
    The first of 31 giants of the sky in British Airways' fleet says goodbye.
  • Air Transport Services Group starts business to train pilots
    Air Transport Services Group is becoming a one-stop service shop for outsourced airline services, especially for cargo operators.
  • Career Tracks: Maersk veteran picked to lead Westwood Shipping
    Jack Mahoney will take over for the retiring Guy Stephenson.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • IN THE LOOP: Major Chinese players ramping up US crude buying
    State-owned Chinese oil refiners have returned to buying US crude oil for September-loading and the expected volume should exceed the last peak buying spree seen in May, according to traders.
  • TAIWAN DATA: Jun oil product demand, crude throughput down 4% on month
    Taiwan's consumption of key oil products -- LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel/kerosene, diesel and fuel oil -- totaled 754,000 b/d in June, falling 4% from May.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: European refiners report lower runs in H1
    European refiners reported lower rates in the first half of the year.
  • LSGO futures net speculative length down from 6-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures fell 1,117 contracts to 66,221 in the week to Aug. 11, slipping back slightly from a six-month high, according to Intercontinental Exchange data.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil settles higher amid improved demand outlooks
    Crude futures settled higher Aug. 17 as fundamental outlooks improved amid ramped-up China crude purchases and a compliance-focused OPEC+ agenda.
  • FEATURE: US refiners accelerate plans to reconfigure plants
    Facing demands for cleaner energy, some US refiners have accelerated plans to reconfigure plants even as questions remain about demand recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Sep crude export duty to rise 1.3% to $6.48/b
    The export duty on Russia's Urals crude and other blends not subject to the country's more favorable tax rates has been set at $47.50/mt for September, up 1.3% from $46.90/mt for August, the finance ministry said Aug. 17.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's JGC Corp to complete Iraq's Basrah refinery upgrade by 2025
    Japan's JGC Holdings Corporation has announced that it has officially received the letter of award for upgrading Iraq's 210,000 b/d Basrah refinery in Southern Iraq, with the scheduled completion date of refinery upgrade slated for 2025, the company said in a statement on its website.
  • Denmark's Torm rides strong tanker rates, positive going into Q3
    Danish product tanker group Torm, reporting excellent second quarter results, said Aug. 17 the first six months of the current year had been driven by strong tanker rates and that it was confident of a positive performance in the third quarter.
  • Fujairah bunker volumes edge up in July after hitting lowest this year
    Bunker volume at the Port of Fujairah in July rose 1% on the month after hitting a seven-month low in June, according to a report seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • July container volumes at Singapore port down 6.8% on-year
    Container throughput at Singapore port fell 6.8% year on year to 3.01 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in the month of July, data released by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators
    Summer lulls continue to impact market activity in the European fuel oil markets, while demand in the end-users bunkers market saw a marginal uptick in Europe last week.
  • Belarus turmoil unlikely to affect Ukrainian diesel prices, analyst says
    Ukraine's diesel fuel prices are not likely to be affected by political turmoil in Belarus, one of its main suppliers, due to abundant stocks, Serhiy Kuyun, the head of the A-95 energy analysis firm, said Aug. 17.
  • Iran inks contracts to expand production capacity by 180,000 b/d
    Iran's state-run companies have signed 13 contracts with local contractors that aim to raise oil production by over 180,000 b/d, as part of the country's policy to be in a position to regain lost market share once sanctions against its energy sector are lifted, oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said at the signing ceremony Aug. 17.
  • Around 3,000 mt bunker fuel recovered from Wakashio post spill: Japan's MOL
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., or MOL, said Aug. 16 around 3,000 mt of bunker fuel oil onboard the bulk carrier Wakashio had been recovered and transferred to small tankers by Aug. 12, while the remaining around 1,000 mt had leaked off the Mauritius coast.
  • VENEZUELA DATA: PDVSA, partners producing 442,000 b/d of crude
    Crude production by PDVSA and its international partners increased to 442,000 b/d, according to technical reports dated Aug. 15 reviewed by S&P Global Platts.

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