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June 23, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy US$67/TEU on boxes without registered exit plan
  • OOCL cancels Pearl River sailings, but restores one from Shanghai
  • Maersk expects improved second quarter as market demand grows
  • HK Trade Development Council expects 10pc export fall
  • Ship operators spending more on Covid measures for crewing sector
  • APL England heads for Chinese repair yard after losing 50 boxes
  • Cathay to cut to freight-only passenger flights as air cargo rates retreat
  • FAA releases plan to review aircraft designs after two fatal crashes
  • China-Europe rail freight comes into its own during Covid-19 pandemic

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • CEVA Logistics significantly expands in Africa & unveils its strategic plan to become a leading, continent-wide market player
  • Initiative launched to encourage innovation across maritime supply chain & logistics
  • Terminal change in Nigeria for MIAX service
  • VGM mis-declaration fee in Senegal
  • Govt seeks product-wise details of cheap imports from China to curb low-quality inbound shipments
  • Govts called upon to resolve Customs challenges faced by small businesses
  • GST to be levied on merchant trade transactions (MTT): Gujarat AAR
  • Imports from Singapore, Vietnam may face tighter scrutiny for Chinese dumping
  • India's tea exports seen declining
  • Major Ports' volumes down in May
  • Maersk Special Project Logistics active during Covid-19
  • NITI Aayog launching 'Decarbonising Transport in India' project
  • Ease of Doing Business seen as route to India's self-reliance mission
  • Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India's exports to Vietnam under ASEAN-India FTA
  • Trade deal more important than ever in light of EU not offering a reciprocal six-month phased transition, says UK freight association

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Interlinked railways
  • DPD Switzerland opts for e-truck
  • ALS and Norsea join forces on wind logistics
  • Fiata's move "back to the future"
  • Double track capacity for intermodal business
  • H2/2020: Full black or full red?
  • Emirates' B777F brings relief to Burkina Faso
  • Paycargo Capital offers credit facility
  • One digital step further for Cargolux and Unilode
  • Award for tiramizoo
  • More digital speed in Constanta
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Temperature control is essential
  • Port Climate's Eleven forge ahead
  • Elvis improves protection for truck drivers
  • New head of German and Austrian markets
  • Two Air Transat A330-200 to fly for GTA Air Cargo

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • Blank sailing strategy could bring carriers $9bn profit this year, says consultant
  • Dutch need to take a more holistic look at freighters as recovery gathers pace
  • Rhenus opens mega-warehouse in India as new lockdowns impact logistics
  • Maersk sets $500 misdeclaration fee for wrongly-sized out-of-gauge cargo
  • Bullish John Menzies expects to 'emerge strongly' into the post-Covid era
  • Lufthansa Cargo to outsource Frankfurt general cargo handling to Fiege
  • SASI revamps widely acclaimed air cargo training programme
  • Henning Dieter is Swissport's new head of cargo services, Germany & Austria
  • Supply chain radar: Stalemate as new 'supply chain concept' looms
  • Supply chain radar: Once unsexy, Logistics runs the risk of looking exciting
  • Market Insight: Another day, another Ceva senior hire - and it won't stop here

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • Video: Port of LA sets new world record for most cargo moves in a single ship call
    History was made last week when the Port of Los Angeles, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, APM Terminals Los Angeles and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Locals 13, 63 and 94 successfully
  • Royal Caribbean's Spanish cruise JV files for reorganization
    Cruises Investment Holding and Royal Caribbean Group report that they have filed for the reorganization of their Pullmantur Cruceros joint venture under the terms of Spanish insolvency laws. Cruises Investment Holding owns
  • BV completes Singapore's first remote harbor tug survey
    Bureau Veritas Marine Singapore has successfully completed the first fully accredited annual survey of a Singapore registered harbor tug conducted remotely, without a surveyor physically present onboard the vessel. The survey was
  • AMH offsets container-on-barge service carbon emissions
    SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) subsidiary SCF Marine reports that its container-on-barge service, operated by SEACOR AMH, is participating in a 12-month accredited U.S.-based carbon offset program starting June 2020. "Through this
  • Navy won't reinstate Crozier as Roosevelt commanding officer
    The Navy is not going to reinstate Capt. Brett Crozier as the USS Theodore Roosevelt's commanding officer and the promotion of Rear Adm. Stuart Baker for a second star has been delayed
  • Bath Iron Works' largest union is now on strike
    As widely expected, members of shipbuilder Bath Iron Works' largest union, IAM Local S6, are now on strike. Members of the local voted to strike after a "last, best and final" offer
  • VIDEO: Stena Bulk offers customers low-carbon shipping options
    Following up on a successful biofuel trial in April, Stena Bulk is now introducing low-carbon shipping options for its customers. Stena Bulk says the trial, in which a trans-Atlantic voyage was conducted

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • Why shipping needs to shout louder about the crewing crisis
    Unprecedented industry unity and press coverage has failed to get the message heard outside of shipping's usual sphere of influence...
  • Container fall: One crewman dead, two injured on Spanish ro-ro
    The two injured men were taken to hospital following the incident which is being investigated
  • Baltic ends review of BCI with changes to multipliers
    Multipliers for voyage routes will be stripped out of the calculations in the new BCI
  • Livestreaming brings class revolution nearer
    Class has made good use of drones; the next stage is livestreaming, followed by data-driven preventative maintenance. The next five...
  • Domestic logjams are main barrier in crew-change problem
    Singapore boosts position as crew-change hub by further relaxing conditions and allowing seafarers to stay up to 48 hours in...
  • Trafigura bunker unit head steps down after three months
    No details of the departure were given, apart from that the decision was "mutually agreed"
  • Can shipping chart a green course in a post-coronavirus climate?
    An EU regulation covering the period 2020-2030 determines both the percentage by which the member states must collectively have restricted...
  • Smaller bulkers set to see improved earnings
    The segment should benefit from a strong Black Sea grains season, according to Braemar ACM
  • APL England freed after Steamship Mutual pays bond
    Steamship Mutual put up $22m to secure the vessel's return to China, unloaded, for repairs
  • MPC Containers facing 'risk of potential bankruptcy'
    Feedership owner wants to amend terms of a $200m bond as it nears breach of minimum liquidity covenant
  • Box lines set sights on a profitable year
    Even with a 10% annualised fall in volumes, container line profits could beat last year's
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Government-only vessel-tracking data up for sale 'with US approval' | US wields 'stick-and-carrot' policy to warn owners...
  • India entices shipowners to national flag
    Indian shipping authorities have set their sights on at least doubling the number of India-flagged vessels employed in overseas trade...
  • China's Dalian and Yingkou ports to merge
    Both companies are under the control of China Merchants Group, which signed an agreement with the provincial government to restructure...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • COVID-19, trade war hammer trans-Pacific volumes through April
  • Food shippers maximize opportunities in US, Asia
  • Houston upgrades boosted by $79 million federal grant
  • Container shipping on track for $9 billion annual profit: analyst
  • Trade imbalance on ECSA-Asia creates blank sailing headache for carriers

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • Tung family takes GasLog position in private placement
  • Capesize rates cool off after three weeks of steady gains
  • Royal Caribbean's Pullmantur venture files for reorganisation
  • Carnival Cruise Line puts off sailing until October
  • Performance Shipping grabs fixture from Aramco
  • SFL eyes more ship deals with Hunter VLCC cash
  • Disciplined box carriers poised to reap $9bn reward
  • Can dry bulk stocks keep momentum after finally lifting last week?
  • Stena Bulk offers biofuels across fleet following MR tanker trial
  • Brittany Ferries ducks questions on future for cancelled newbuilding
  • Grounded boxship puts IRISL between a rock and a hard place
  • Danish wind vessel market to be 'turbo-charged' by new energy islands
  • Pacific International Lines scores rescue loan from state-backed Temasek
  • Wisdom Marine raising another $64m for ship acquisitions
  • BW Dry Cargo sells kamsarmax trio in $41m deal
  • Polarcus axes 20% of staff and cuts wages permanently
  • Braemar says owners are most vulnerable when markets pick up
  • Awilco LNG tweaks covenants in weak pandemic-hit markets
  • 'Slowing' of wind turbine arms race could kick-start ship order rush
  • 'Bold and decisive' MPCC rescue plan removes uncertainty
  • Clarksons says remaining 700 scrubber retrofits could be scrapped or delayed
  • Australian authorities release APL England after P&I club posts bail

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • Market watch: Air cargo frenzy dies down
    Face shields, gloves and hand sanitizer were yesterday's hot airfreight product. Now the cool shipments that people need right away are yoga pants, bikes and...
  • Carrier capacity cuts send trans-Pacific rates into orbit
    By artificially restricting capacity, carrier alliances have engineered rates higher and may book a profit this year.
  • DHL prepares three 767 passenger planes for freight operations
    The global air cargo carrier has tasked Israel Aerospace Industries with converting the planes to all-cargo configuration.
  • Chapman Freeborn buys emergency airfreight logistics provider
    Chapman Freeborn buys Arcus Air Logistics, a longtime provider of ad-hoc charters and on-board courier services to the European automotive industry.
  • Career Tracks: Former Freightquote COO tapped to lead VeriShip
    Roundup comprises elections and selections by Atlas Air, Elemica, Georgia Ports Authority, Hapag-Lloyd, NCBFAA and VeriShip.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 22, 2020
  • GE ready for talks with Iraq to generate power from capturing flared gas
    GE is ready to engage in talks with Iraq to help OPEC's second-largest oil producer generate power from associated gas currently being flared and also to participate in any renewable energy plans, a company executive said June 22.
  • Canada's crude-by-rail exports in April plunge to lowest level since early 2019: government data
    Canadian crude-by-rail exports plunged to the lowest level since early 2019 in April as producers slashed output in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, government statistics showed.
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length rises 6,045 lots on week
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 6,045 contracts to 34,899 in the week to June 16, according to ICE data June 22.
  • Fuel oil exports from Far East Russia to decline in July on higher export duty: sources
    Fuel oil exports from Far East Russian ports are expected to decline, and bunker sales are likely to increase in July because of higher duties for exporting cargoes, market sources said June 22.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators
    While Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp fuel oil stocks fell last week, sources said the drop was the result of a weaker contango rather than returning demand.
  • Backwardation eases on release of stored barrels
    Backwardation in the Dubai crude futures intermonth spreads narrowed in mid-morning trade in Asia June 22 after Middle East sour barrels were heard being sold out of floating storage for prompt loading.
  • Asia residue fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    The Asian low sulfur marine fuel market is expected to remain bogged down by ample supply and a lack of incremental demand in the near term, traders said.
  • Rallying naphtha price prompts crackers to consider propane as feedstock
    A strengthening naphtha market in Northwest Europe has driven the propane-naphtha spread -- sometimes referred to as the pro-nap spread -- to a near four-month high, prompting steam crackers to increase propane throughput.
  • EMEA Light Ends -- Key market indicators this week
    European gasoline and naphtha cracking margins reached notable highs last week as buying interest continues to be supported by the easing of lockdown restrictions.
  • Oil demand faces new threat as 'green recovery' hopes take root
    As the world emerges from the economic wastelands of the coronavirus pandemic, hopes are growing that climate-friendly policies and behavior changes will speed the transition away from fossil fuels. But there may be speed bumps along the way.
  • USGC middle distillate flows to Europe at 470,000 mt in June, 80,000 mt for July so far
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments due to arrive into Europe in June are expected to be around 470,000 mt, of which only around 150,000 mt is bound for Northwest Europe and 320,000 mt for the Mediterranean, data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow showed June 22.
  • Japan 380 CST bunker fuel price hits 5-week high as supply tightens
    "We are not able to secure supply at Tokyo Bay" due to current tight availability, a trader said.
  • Japanese shipper MOL to re-examine investments, continue to cut carbon footprint
    It bunker price assumption for FY 2020 is $240/mt for HSFO and $340/mt for VLSFO.
  • Rotterdam VLSFO bunkers at three month high
    "Locally, [European] demand is picking up as well, and margins start to find some color," one source said.
  • Singapore's fuel oil imports unlikely impacted by Russia's 355% July tax hike: traders
    On June 15, Russia's Finance Ministry announced that it will slap a $37.80/mt export tax on heavy oil products.
  • Supply of bonded marine fuel at China's Zhoushan over Jan-May rises 67% on year
    A total of 1.706 million mt of bonded bunker fuel oil was supplied to ships in the Zhejiang Free Trade Zone during the period.
  • Japan 0.5%S marine fuel differential widens to all-time low on poor demand, contract buying
    "It is tough to hit target volumes and there are [few] trading days left," a trader said.
  • Listen: Fuel oil challenges expectations

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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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