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BRIEFS
June 29, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • ONE to offer more direct sailings from China to Southeast Asia
  • HMM's fleet of box ships increases, other top ocean carriers cut capacity
  • Nansha port bucks trend with more ship calls and boom in intra-Asia services
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding clinches new orders worth US$102m
  • MOL leads consortium to test unmanned vessels this year
  • USDA confirms big US soybean sales to China as buying flurry continues
  • Qantas launches US$1.3billion placement and axes 6,000 jobs
  • YTO inks agreement for planned huge Jiaxing air cargo hub
  • Peter Penseel slated to run CEVA Logistics air freight by July

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2020
  • Abrao Group achieves first live Blockchain e-BL transaction
  • CargoGulf launches Arab Gulf Indian Sub Continent liner service
  • Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller research center aims at leading the way towards decarbonising shipping
  • New Covid-19 crew change clause launched
  • DGTR initiates anti-dumping investigation on imports of aluminium foil from 4 countries
  • Launch of new DGFT platform & digital delivery of IEC related services
  • Sugar exports seen hitting record high
  • Angré Port handles 1,38,000 tonnes of cargo amid lockdown
  • HDC at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port handles significantly high parcel size
  • Railways carries 2,474 tonnes of turmeric from Nizamabad in Telangana to Benapole in Bangladesh
  • Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 - Amendment in Para 4.44 of the Policy
  • BCBA & other trade bodies raise concerns regarding clearance of import consignments coming from China
  • Key global trade agencies launch tool to help businesses trade better
  • US GDP shrinks by 5 pc in Q1, worse to follow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fresh blood for Haropa Ports
  • New times for the Port of Melbourne
  • SAL launches Dammam pharma operations
  • Filling the truck with just a few clicks
  • LIS picks sales manager
  • Investing in iLogistics Center Dunajska Streda
  • Cargo Gulf links Middle East with Asian markets
  • US forwarder maximises intermodal transport
  • Changes at the helm of GLS
  • DHL launches software platform with Blue Yonder
  • Converging in the Midlands
  • New trucks bring significant fuel savings
  • "War like" above, police protection below
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Oldendorff joins Australian association
  • General manager for Phillips-Europe
  • Dachser transports locomotives to Peru

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • China-Europe rail services put on steam, but exporting from UK can be costly
  • Container spot rates hold firm, thanks to carriers' smart capacity management
  • China e-commerce boom fuels flurry of new charter flights and freighter routes
  • Parcel locker and low-cost network operators eye last-mile opportunities
  • Lufthansa Cargo outsources Frankfurt handling as shareholders agree to bailout
  • Amazon on the hunt? Macy's or JC Penney the target?
  • Market Insight: As DSV loses APAC sales VP, only one ex-Panalpina exec is left to bet on now

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • ST Engineering introduces innovative SOV design
    An offshore wind Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design developed by ST Engineering will be available from both its Singapore yards and its Halter Marine shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. The SOV is based
  • NY Waterway steps up commuter services to Manhattan
    As more New York City businesses open up, ferry operator NY Waterway is ramping up ferry service between New Jersey and Manhattan, starting Monday, June 29. In a letter to customers, founder
  • COVID-19: U.S.-flag containership held off Virginia Beach
    Vessel tracking services were this morning showing the U.S.-flag containership Maersk Idaho as still at anchor some 8 miles off Virginia Beach, Va., as its owner Maersk Line Limited worked on a
  • Closures to Illinois Waterway Locks remain set for July 1
    Beginning July 1, the Rock Island Engineer District is temporarily closing the Dresden Island, Marseilles, Starved Rock, Peoria and LaGrange locks on the Illinois Waterway to facilitate needed repairs and maintenance. The
  • President Trump visits Fincantieri Marinette Marine
    President Donald J. Trump visited Fincantieri Marinette Marine yesterday, following the shipyard's recent award of a $795,116,483 Navy contract to design and produce the next generation small surface combatant, the Guided Missile
  • VIDEO: Belfast consortium gets grant to help build zero emissions ferries
    A Belfast, Northern Ireland, Maritime Consortium has won a £33 million (about $41 million) U.K. Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions ferries. With further investment from consortium partners, the total project

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Emanuele Grimaldi on waiting for the world to restart
    Italian shipowner Emanuele Grimaldi is our return guest on the podcast this week. He talks candidly about waiting for the...
  • Grimaldi calls for tougher fire safety cargo safeguards
    Emanuele Grimaldi has long called for changes to cargo rules amid fires from reefer units, car batteries and misdeclared cargo
  • Shipping's commitment to seafarer welfare challenged
    Research reveals that startups focusing on machinery performance attract four times more investment than startups looking at human factors
  • Globus prices new fundraiser
    Dry bulk carrier owner's share price plunges after offering grosses $12.4m
  • Pandemic accelerates change in box shipping
    The pandemic will not change the course of container shipping, but it will help it get there sooner
  • Hin Leong: Banks in crossfire as PwC plays hardball
    PwC's unusually candid revelations of the extent of Hin Leong's wrongdoing have prompted questions over how far the probe is...
  • MSC Zoe report raises risks for containerships
    Dutch Safety Board calls for better risk assessment for boxships transiting sensitive areas
  • Exmar receives force majeure notice
    Exmar says that it considers the notice issued by YPF to be unlawful
  • The week in charts: Twelve-year highs for dry FFA volumes; tanker rates tumble
    Freight derivative volumes exceeded 65,000 lots last week, the highest level seen since the height of the financial crisis in...
  • Seanergy eyes 'positive' capesize market
    Nasdsaq-listed owner plots early reverse stock split to cure breach of minimum share price rules
  • Singapore to invest in dozens of maritime startups
    The partners will provide hands-on assistance in helping early-stage startups to fast-track commercialisation, with mentorship and connection to potential clients...
  • Class association elects Fujiwara as chairman
    Fujiwara will succeed Arun Sharma on July 1 for one year
  • Ocean Technologies acquires language-testing unit in deal with V.Group
    As part of the agreement, V.Group-owned Marlins, the English language assessment product, will transfer across to Ocean Technologies' portfolio of...
  • Fincantieri unit starts construction of US bulk carrier
    Fincantieri Marinette Marine has won an $800m contract to build the first-in-class guided missile frigate for the US Navy, with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Tanker sentiment sours | No box rebound until next year | Dry bulk rally in danger of...
  • ONE boosts direct China calls to Southeast Asia
    The direct sailings will improve transit times and further strengthen ONE's already robust portfolio in Asia
  • Chinese steel demand supports capesize spot rates
    The Baltic weighted time charter average has rocketed up by more than 700% from $3,648 on June 1 to $29,395...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • Retail 'winners' have clear eye on supply chain woes: survey
  • New warehousing blooming across Savannah
  • Consolidation accelerating landside cooperation among ocean carriers
  • COVID-19 forces closer look at project logistics contracting risk
  • COVID-19 slows rollout for new KOGA Shipping

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • Carnival Corp takes out another $2.8bn in loans
  • Top Ships buys private Pistiolis suezmax newbuildings
  • Globus Maritime to raise $12m by selling more shares
  • Tanker owner DHT could sell shares, BW could sell its stake
  • Eastern Pacific sends last 1990s-built bulker to 'green' demolition yard
  • Rare capesize fixture shows owners hedging their bets for the year ahead
  • Royal Caribbean International extends fleet lay-up to mid-September
  • Clarksons says dry bulk trade plunge will be bigger than last crash
  • Tsavliris salvages Maran baby-cape in the Gulf of Aden
  • Iran renews efforts to reroute oil amid tension in Strait of Hormuz
  • Idan Ofer drawn into UK housing minister controversy over political donation
  • Esvagt struggling to find crew as wind sector tipped to take off
  • Norway's Bryggen Shipping swings back into profit on product tanker surge
  • BULL bullish as 13 tankers added in time for record-high markets
  • Shipowners, agents and insurers: ignore crew fatigue at your peril
  • Vanbreda takes 100% of Belgian marine insurance broker Proteus
  • Covid-19 breaks out on Greek tanker in Antwerp and Maersk boxship in US
  • Fearnley upgrades 'rock solid' BW LPG despite VLGC rates reverse
  • Trafigura seals $4bn financing to boost US crude exports
  • New Bimco clause gives owners the right to deviate for crew changes
  • Clarksons broker banned from working in Singapore over virus breach
  • Man hides in bulker vent in bid to evade Australian police

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • A lost decade for shipping stocks
    Long-term institutional investors still steer clear of shipping shares - with good reason.
  • Lufthansa secures German rescue package
    Lufthansa is too big to fail in Germany. Now it has a bailout.
  • FreightWaves Flashback 1963: Florida berries to Germany
    Shipments of 3,000 to 4,000 pounds of Florida strawberries make their way to Germany via Boeing 707 jets.
  • United Airlines to reintroduce China service in July
    United Airlines and Delta are dipping their toes back into the China market. But with COVID-19 and political tensions rising it won't be a surprise...
  • Bay of Pigs invasion fleet was no match for Castro
    The Cuban invasion force was to land under the cover of night to begin a counter-revolution against Cuba's communist government, but the operation unraveled in...
  • DP World Southampton welcomes its largest vessel ever
    The new class of container ships is part of HMM's quest to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Cargo clogs US airports as freighters proliferate
    Big cargo planes are dumping cargo faster than O'Hare, LAX and other airports can process it. That could mean a longer wait for your new...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2020
  • Japan's ENEOS settles Apr-Jun fuel oil prices 46-48% lower on oil price drop
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS, previously known as JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy, has settled with domestic industrial customers its April-June quarter fuel oil prices around 46-48% lower than the previous quarter due mainly to lower oil prices, coupled with a stronger yen against the US dollar.
  • Singapore jet fuel, gasoil stocks stay close to 14 mil-barrel mark as imports surge
    Singapore's commercial stockpile of jet fuel and gasoil were largely steady in the week ended June 24, as a surge in India-origin gasoil flowing into Singapore worked to offset an export-driven drawdown in inventories, Enterprise Singapore data released June 25 showed.
  • NWE 0.1% gasoil demand set to ease after recent buying spree: sources
    Sources active in the Northwest European spot trade of 0.1% gasoil said there is little upside for buying interest looking out to the rest of the summer, with storage tanks already close to being full after prices dropped precipitously during the coronavirus pandemic and ahead of a tax increase for heating oil in Germany, set to take effect in 2021.
  • Distillates weakening against light-ends on poor demand and margins
    Low distillate demand amid the restart of the European refining complex has strengthened light end outright prices, causing a wide disparity between the commodities, as refiners seek to maximize profits following the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Fujairah refiners mull switch from LSFO to light distillates as profitability plunges - traders
    Key low sulfur fuel oil refineries in Fujairah belonging to Uniper and Vitol may switch to producing more profitable light distillates or mothball their refineries altogether if demand for LSFO remains depressed and prices unprofitable, traders in Fujairah said week ending June 26.
  • S&P Global Platts' new waterborne USGC benchmark targets flaws in Cushing-based WTI
    S&P Global Platts aims to set a new US crude benchmark after the historic NYMEX WTI negative pricing event in April that was triggered by landlocked storage concerns in Cushing, Oklahoma.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential narrows to two-and-half-month discount on growing demand
    The Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential over swaps values narrowed to a two-and-half-month discount on June 25 due to growing demand from the power sector, coupled with firm demand for straight-run fuel oil from refiners, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • US exports help rebalance Med ULSD market amid tight East Med supply
    Increased exports of ultra-low sulfur diesel from the US into the Mediterranean have helped balance the supply picture in the West Med, while the East Med market remains tight on lower Black Sea volumes, the temporary shutdown of Turkey's Izmir refinery and a closed arbitrage from East of Suez markets, according to trade sources.
  • Singapore's fuel oil exports to Bangladesh rise on demand from utilities
    Singapore exported 98,900 mt of fuel oil to Bangladesh in the four weeks ended June 24, up from 18,302 mt recorded in the four weeks ended May 27, Enterprise Singapore data showed on June 25.
  • Singapore residue stocks inch down on week amid lower fuel oil imports
    Singapore's commercial onshore residue stocks inched down 0.1% week on week at 26.596 million barrels, or 4.19 million mt, on June 24, showed Enterprise Singapore data released June 25.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges lower as virus risks mount
    Crude oil futures ended the week slightly lower on June 26 as rising coronavirus cases stoked demand concerns.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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