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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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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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