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October 19, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2020
  • Baltic index down
  • Discount on cargo movement between India & Iran's Chabahar Port extended for one year
  • G2 Ocean makes promising entry into India
  • MSC carries cargo from the UAE to Israel for the first time
  • New environmental regulations seen as biggest issue facing the shipping sector in the coming years
  • The Alliance announces updated service adjustments for November 2020
  • Yair Seroussi appointed ZIM's Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • DGFT notifies removal of restrictions on export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers
  • Export increase in Sept. a sign of revival but exporters' issues have to be urgently addressed: FIEO President
  • Faceless Assessment - Creation of Facilitation Helpdesk
  • New market access for agricultural commodities between India & Bhutan
  • APM Terminals Mumbai's container tracking platform receives industry-leading upgrade
  • Dry ports in Maharashtra nearing completion
  • Assam to have India's 1st international multimodal hub: Minister
  • Electronic Cargo Tracking Note mandatory in Guinea
  • Ministry of Railways issues policy on goods shed development through private investment
  • Comprehensive report assessing the current state of blockchain released
  • OMPL Plant at Mangalore Port in maintenance shutdown

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Wilhelmshaven: New tracks for port railway
  • ZIM replaces chairman of the board of directors
  • IRU urges to lower drivers' minimum age
  • New Boeing, damaged Antonov
  • ONE widens Latin American network
  • Good figures in Croatia
  • Gregory Distribution going gas powered
  • DP World Inland restructures
  • Innova Capital sells Pekaes
  • Boluda Lines launches Canary service
  • Allied Air receives its first B737-800SF
  • Rail-served hub close to port and Mexico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Patrick Mulstay to be GM of Aeronet Denver
  • Svitzer anchors in Emden
  • Another charter service from China to Frankfurt
  • Fedex: ambitious plans in the Philippines

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Ocean rates still rising alongside 'major problems' for those on the front line
  • Auto logistics braces for triple-whammy of Covid, Brexit and new electric era
  • Delays in new Brexit logistics IT causing staff training frustration
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo: 'we need to be agile and open to change'
  • Geodis expands its 'second home market' with Pekaes takeover
  • Air Atlanta Icelandic launches new airline to boost ACMI presence
  • Petition to name post-Brexit Kent 'lorry park' the Farage Garage
  • Market insight: Toll Group facing the endgame music

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • American Cruise Lines rolls out American Melody
    American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., reports that just two months after accepting delivery of the American Jazz, its next new ship is already being readied for launch at its affiliate, Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • Bouchard Transportation: What went wrong?
    A filing in the Bouchard Transportation Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy case paints a sobering picture of how one of America's longest established maritime companies found itself plunged into a liquidity crisis, falling
  • Rethinking the conventional wisdom on scrubbers
    Saint Sulpice, Switzerland, headquartered Daphne Technology has come up with an all-in-one exhaust gas cleaning solution called SulPure that, it says, removes SOx and NOx pollutants simultaneously from large ocean-going vessels' engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Preparing for life after the transition period
    Webinar will shine a light on best practice in preparing for European trade after 2020
  • Soul-searching for Australia at the coalface of China's pandemic politics
    Souring relations between China and Australia could be behind the decision to shun shipments of coal - if it is, that's...
  • The week in charts: Capesize index nosedives; 'bad bet' on scrubbers
    After last week's 13-month high, capesize spot rates have dropped sharply, largely because of the news of a ban on...
  • Regional decarbonisation proposal facing high-profile opposition
    The classification society and the flag registry that account for significant share of the global fleet are opposed to the...
  • UN struggles to gain access to dangerous wreck off Yemen
    A deal between the warring sides could take another seven weeks. But the Houthi rebels who control Safer have struck...
  • Tanker supply side bodes well for rate recovery
    The big downside risk factor is multiple peaks of coronavirus that will leave oil demand hanging in the balance. Oil...
  • Prolonged peak season keeps box spot rates steady
    Golden Week failed to derail spot market sentiment, with rates on both east-west major routes showing sustained resilience. Port calls...
  • Boxship tonnage providers benefit from carrier bonanza
    Container lines were quick to return unwanted chartered in vessels to owners during the start of the pandemic. But as...
  • Pandemic will be a turning point for shipping, predicts Synergy chief
    The industry requires the vision and leadership to talk with a more unified voice that can reach the decision makers...
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues to reduce fleet
    The company will sell the 2016-built ultramax SBI Hera for $18.5m, bringing the total number of vessel disposals to six...
  • Shipping's scrubber gamble 'looks like yesterday's solution'
    The industry's $6bn investment in scrubbers was based on an assumed price spread between high-priced low-sulphur fuels and low-priced high-sulphur...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Industry mavericks' proposals challenge shipping status quo | Crew change crisis: 'Nothing is happening', conference hears |...
  • Australia's coal exports to China may be hit hard amid tensions
    Should volumes reduce from Australia, China will have to look farther afield for its coal supplies. The US, Russia and...
  • Eastern Pacific joins biofuel bunker trial with GoodFuels
    Eastern Pacific said it will test and analyse the residual-fuel equivalent biofuel on the ship, as well as on other Eastern...
  • Australia ships less LNG as prices fall
    Australia exports, which are mainly backed by term offtake, have not been spared the brunt of lower LNG prices. Amid...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Q3 intermodal results hurt by congestion, poor velocity: J.B. Hunt
  • Drewry upgrades '20 carrier profit guidance to $11 billion
  • China-Europe air cargo rates climb as new products hit the market
  • Forwarders turn to visibility for customer leverage
  • New breakbulk terminal opens in New Orleans
  • Canadian, US East Coast ports redrawing rail routing for imports

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Capesize rates fall through week amid higher vessel supply
    The futures market is also on a downward trend
  • Singaporean charterer suggests disappearing act in legal fight
    The lights were on but nobody was in a Praxis Energy Agents Houston office, Platina Bulk Carriers alleges
  • Liberian Registry opposes EU's emissions-trading scheme
    The proposal would result in taxes being placed on countries halfway round the globe, Liberia says
  • Golden Ocean's Semino resigns as chief commercial officer
    New York-listed bulker owner has not said why he is leaving.
  • P&O expedites Pacific Aria's exit amid Carnival sales spree
    Parent Carnival Corp 'needs cash' while massive fleet remains at anchor, analyst says
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers buys back bonds ahead of maturity
    Bond issue matures next year and currently has a carrying amount of $14.6m
  • Question Time with Editor Julian Bray: Hitting the heights
    He was there for the very first issue, and he's still guiding TradeWinds' fortunes. There have been plenty of peaks - literal and journalistic - along the way
  • Greens warn IMO carbon deal will not stop rise in emissions
    NGOs call for governments to reject compromise deal which they say is a setback for shipping's carbon reduction targets
  • Havyard reopening after 91 staffers tested positive for Covid-19
    Norwegian shipbuilder says it is working on how it can make up for lost production time
  • US election should not impact dry bulk shipping, Hamish Norton says
    US does not import much in the way of dry bulk goods, Star Bulk Carriers president notes
  • Suezmax and aframax owners advised to cut speed as earnings tank
    Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say ultra-slow steaming could add $1,000 to daily earnings
  • Environmental over-regulation is shipping's biggest challenge - Platsidakis
    Straight-talking former Intercargo president slams the green lobby for thinking shipping 'doesn't respect the environment' - but he is all for 'practical' guidelines
  • Coral Shipping lowers fleet age in flurry of S&P deals
    Greek tanker player concludes fifth vessel transaction in 12 months, clinching some notable asset plays along the way
  • Nordic American finances new suezmaxes in $88m deal with Ocean Yield
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner sells Samsung newbildingws to Norwegian company with leasebacks over 10 years
  • George Papadakis: a ship repair broker for all seasons
    From Poland in the 1980s to Vietnam in the 2020s, ship repair broker Gregory Papadakis has a knack for cracking new markets open
  • Bimco warns tanker owners to act now on new rules for toxic cargoes
    Senior marine technical officer Peter Lundahl Rasmussen has a timely reminder about 1 January deadline
  • Siem Offshore asks bondholders for more time to seal $1bn refinancing
    Kristian Siem-backed owner says it is unlikely to agree long-term debt restructuring by 30 October
  • Zim taps banking veteran Yair Seroussi as new chairman
    Changing of the guard as Aharon Fogel steps down from liner operator
  • Viking Line wins state backing for $50m lifeline loans
    Private lenders also stepping in to help Finnish ropax owner through Covid-19 doldrums
  • ICBC tries again after former Bourbon PSVs fail to sell
    Chinese lender cuts price again as it tries to shift ships that were a legacy of French company's struggles
  • Crew rescued after converted research ship sinks in South Atlantic
    Former Sartor and Eidesvik vessel wrecked on rocks off Tristan da Cunha
  • 'Once in shipping, always in shipping' - Platsidakis knows next career path
    In his first interview since leaving the Angelicoussis Shipping Group after 31 years of service, John Platsidakis says he is determined to stay in the industry
  • The TW+ 30-year anniversary quiz
    Have you been paying attention over the past 30 years? Gary Dixon remembers a few highlights from three glorious decades of TradeWinds
  • Bulkseas buys bulker from Pacific Carriers fleet in renewal move
    Stavros Meimetis makes first bulker purchase in two years as Greeks prowl the S&P market for Japanese-owned kamsarmaxes
  • CH Offshore offloads two vessels but won't say which ones
    Company says two disposals will result in a $1.9m loss
  • Evangelos Marinakis sheds another manager at Nottingham Forest
    Nottingham's 'glory days' remain out of reach for Greek shipowner
  • CMA CGM boxship refloated but cause of grounding still unknown
    Tugs free vessel that became stuck on Wednesday morning
  • Six questions that could stop you being the next cyber-attack victim
    CMA CGM raid has emphasised shipping's vulnerability to hackers. Here's how companies can shore up their defences
  • Peter Lee quits Singapore offshore player Ezion Holdings
    Company says deputy CEO resigned to devote more time to other matters
  • Genting Cruise Lines launches big Singapore recruitment drive
    Asian cruise major says it is offering employment prospects and partnerships to support more jobs for Singaporeans.
  • Converted VLOCs make up nearly half of bulker tonnage scrapped in 2020
    Safety concerns and high fuel costs said to be key drivers behind the figures, while SSY also reveals dry bulk newbuilding orders have shrunk to levels last seen in 2016

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Port of Oakland sets imports record, sees exports climb
    "Several months into this pandemic, we are now seeing positive signs by these cargo volume totals."
  • 'Exit Strategy': Clock is ticking for swashbuckling shipowners
    Sequel to "The Shipping Man" asks whether ESG will kill the old-school style of traditional shipowners.
  • Rovinescu to retire as Air Canada CEO in February
    Air Canada is losing its CEO, Calin Rovinescu. He will retire early next year with a reputation for bold leadership.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: ACL Railroad obtains versatile whopper hopper
    1964: The Whopper Hopper is the most advanced design of any freight car fabricated from USS Tenelon stainless steel. In a single trip it can...
  • ONE addition equals eight new South American destinations for JAXPORT
    "This service further connects northeast Florida exporters, including the area's robust forest products sector, to an important and growing segment of the global economy."
  • Information fog hinders air cargo readiness for COVID vaccine
    How do you prepare for the Super Bowl if you don't know who your opponent is? That's how airlines and freight managers feel about preparations...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • China becomes big LSFO supplier as cleaner fuel demand soars: Sinopec exec
    In the first nine months of the year, Chinese refineries have produced over 5 million mt of LSFO.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 9.3% on week to 1.212 mil mt: Insights Global
    Support for fuel oil cracks has come from reduced refinery runs, which has led to difficulty in sourcing product.
  • Avenir takes delivery of small-scale LNG vessel to service Malaysian market
    Vessel has 7,500 cu m capacity, ability to run on LNG, diesel.
  • Crude edges lower as market searches for direction amid COVID-19 surge
    Libyan crude exports poised to rise sharply.

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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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