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September 30, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Global impetus being given to digitalisation in shipping business, ship/port interface
  • HMM's new fleet control centre an integrated platform for vessel-to-shore data
  • Increased competitive pressure seen among the top-10 shipping lines
  • Cotton exports seen rising in 2020-21
  • Onion shipments already handed over to Customs before ban could be released for export: MEA
  • Container cargo at Major Ports down in April-August
  • Guidelines issued for safe handling of LNG-powered vessels at port
  • Port of Antwerp enhancing focus on break-bulk
  • Notification allowing use of H-CNG issued
  • Demand for certain industrial commodities seen showing signs of pick-up globally
  • India's crude oil import significantly down
  • 'Major Ports will hopefully reach & even surpass the pre-Covid levels in the coming months'
  • Onion export ban helps no one

International Transport Journalweb site
  • P400 connection Novara - Bari introduced
  • Multi-function terminal in Trieste in German majority
  • Bolloré handles out of gauge equipment for substation
  • New shareholder at BTK
  • World's first E195 adapted freighter certified
  • Cemex and UP join forces
  • Loxxess expands contract with Vodafone
  • Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
  • RZD Logistics expands in Eastern Europe
  • Houston back to pre-pandemic trade flows?
  • Cincinnati CBP teams: No, drugs are not vital!
  • Ceva Logistics strengthens presence in Kazakhstan
  • Wagon keeper goes on the safety offensive
  • Scania East Africa chooses managing director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC on EHSQ
  • Reducing delivery time from 36 to three months

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • 'Perfect storm' creates 'supply chain misery' for unhappy port of Felixstowe
  • Capacity-constrained air cargo may be hit hard by peak season modal shift
  • Amazon launches new assault on retail sector: suburban mini-fulfilment
  • DHL hopes greener delivery service for London will float customers' boats
  • Cargo the star performer as John Menzies weathers a tough half-year
  • HHLA buys majority stake in new container terminal at port of Trieste
  • The weird pandemic recession delivers a trade surprise
  • Emirates SkyCargo's Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
  • Ireland faces devastating blow after its failure on ferry services to Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Hunting

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Eastern lays keel for Weeks Marine dredge
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. reports that on, September 11, it conducted the keel laying for R.B. Weeks, ESG Hull 258, a new trailing suction hopper dredge for Cranford, N.J., headquartered Weeks Marine,
  • Eyeing offshore wind, Scorpio Bulkers sheds a Kamsarmax
    with an unaffiliated third party to sell the SBI Rock, a 2016 built non-scrubber-fitted Kamsarmax vessel, for a price slightly in excess of $18 million. Delivery of the vessel is expected to
  • Keppel plans strategic review of Offshore & Marine
    Singapore's Keppel Corporation is to undertake a strategic review of its offshore and marine business. The decision is in line with its plans to unlock value from SGD 3-5 billion (about US$
  • Kongsberg and MAN in digital collaboration project with Höegh
    Kongsberg Digital and MAN Energy Solutions are to deliver joint digital infrastructure to Höegh Autoliners. This marks the first step in entering into a strategic digitalization partnership and formalizes a Memorandum of
  • Hornbeck Offshore gets $37.9 million MSC award
    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, La., a $37,980,207 contract that exercises a one-year option period for the operation and maintenance of four modified offshore
  • Mein Schiff 6 crew members retest negative, but face further test
    The 12 members of the crew of TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had earlier tested positive for the novel coronavirus came tested negative in retests earlier today, according to
  • Golden Ray salvage operations ramp up
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray has been ramping up operations inside the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) protecting the wreck.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Zim mulling IPO as it moves to pay down debt
    Strong conditions prompt Zim to pay off bond debt as it confirms IPO is on the cards
  • Crewing crisis: Just how many seafarers are affected?
    Shipping groups estimate about 400,000 crew are now stuck at sea with the same number on land. But the complexities...
  • Sovcomflot opens books to raise $534m on Moscow exchange
    Russian oil companies comprise nearly half the revenues, as Sovcomflot becomes a "seaborne extension" of energy pipelines
  • 'Poor underwriting' pushes P&I clubs to loss
    All International Group affiliates bar Steamship lost money on underwriting last year, although most turned surplus on back of improved...
  • Capesize rates receive boost from Brazil
    Sentiment is mostly positive in the largest of the dry bulk segments with capesize rates up almost 50% on the...
  • HHI secures orders for four VLCCs
    While awaiting regulatory approvals for its high-profile merger with fellow Korean shipbuilder DSME, HHI's Korean Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering continues...
  • From the News Desk: Crewing crisis is risk to global supply chain
    Up to 1m seafarers could be impacted by the political impasse over crew changes as the UN is warned that...
  • CMA CGM systems remain down frustrating freight forwarders
    The extent of the damage from the ransomware attack on CMA CGM remains unknown and any attempt to determine the...
  • Boxship under coastguard escort after fire
    Incident comes after a string of blazes on vessels of this type, including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, E.R. Kobe, KMTC...
  • Mystery 'hole' found in hull of Baltic ferry wreck
    In the 26 years since the vessel's capsize and sinking, several conspiracy theories have emerged. The new footage has been...
  • HHLA takes majority share in Trieste terminal
    German terminal operator signs deal for a 50.01% share in Piattaforma Logistica Trieste, or PLT, located on Italy's Adriatic coast...
  • Scorpio Bulkers selling vessels in offshore wind transition
    'Last month we announced a new direction for Scorpio Bulkers - offshore wind as a sustainable business opportunity. This sale...
  • Post-pandemic reconstruction will drive sustainable shipping
    Investment amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars is needed during the coming decade to build a greener transportation infrastructure...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: CMA CGM confirms ransomware attack | Newbuild tankers accelerate clean trading | Port delays could see cargo...
  • Dry bulk at risk from crew change crisis
    A recovery in demand will support small year-on-year gains in the fleet utilisation rate in 2021, according to shipping consultant...
  • Singamas warns PIL debts will weigh on finances
    Singamas says the restructuring and financing discussions involving cash-strapped PIL continue. Debt repayment is expected to be a lengthy process
  • Saudi Arabia ships first cargo of blue ammonia to Japan
    The announcement comes as shipbuilders explore ways to use ammonia as a marine fuel and as an ambitious new $5bn...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Zim works to pay down debt as it considers IPO
  • Disruptions from CMA CGM cyber attack extend into second day
  • TRAC chassis issues in Ohio tied to end of cooperative pool
  • Rail-related costs harm West Coast competitiveness: study
  • Market shifts freight rate dynamics for shippers
  • Forwarders locking in charter, freighter space as air cargo demand builds
  • PayCargo gets cash infusion to grow payment tech usage

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Danaos-managed ship leaking fuel oil into New York harbour
    A small crack in the ship's hull breached a tank with a capacity of more than 400,000 gallons
  • Noble Capital gives Pangaea thumbs up on growth through ice investment
    'Unexpected' opportunity in Nordic JV should be easily managed on balance sheet
  • Shell backs hydrogen and fuel cells to decarbonise shipping
    Major lays out its emissions reduction strategy, raising questions over ammonia and parking methanol, batteries and nuclear
  • Botched tests lead to Covid-scare on TUI cruiseship in Greece
    Carrying out and correctly interpreting coronavirus test results can be less than straightforward, false alarm on Mein Schiff 6 shows
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing aboard CP Offen boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • After tough years, Bouchard Transportation heads to bankruptcy court
    The company has as much as $500m in liabilities, filings show
  • UK investment manager Mirabella buys big chunk of Awilco LNG
    Interest continues to swirl around Oslo-listed owner of two LNG carriers
  • Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave, as Petrobras takes a look
    It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company
  • Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave
    It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company
  • Nikolaus Schues named as Sabrina Chao's successor at Bimco
    Shipping body will revert to male leaderships with elevation of traditional German shipowner to key role
  • Ardmore devotes $30m to new shares repurchase programme
    CEO Gurnee cites depressed share values, progress in reducing leverage
  • Pirate ship ahoy - as brothers launch new model on epic voyage
    Offshore worker Keith Lewis sets Adventure2 on its Caribbean odyssey after inspirational sistership's ocean crossing
  • Tahir Lakhani's sons need to turn on their father in order to defend their liability, claims Yieldstreet
    Five investment vehicles controlled by alternative financier Yieldstreet are seeking a $76.7m summary judgment
  • Swedish Club tackles expensive container losses
    Marine insurance mutual urges better seamanship and training to stop containers going overboard
  • Lessons learnt from first wave of Covid should guide shipping
    GAC Group's Neil Godfrey argues nations that acted early and effectively to address the crew change crisis now offer a blueprint for industry-wide response
  • Tschudi will not return to shipowning without employment in the bag
  • First of Iranian tanker trio carrying gasoline arrives in Venezuela
    The US has apparently chosen to not intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now
  • First Avenir LNG newbuilding leaves yard for gas trials
    Petronas-chartered vessel turns heads on the Yangtze River as it makes its debut
  • Tomini Shipping cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series
    Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker
  • Scorpio insiders 'take advantage of incredible sell-off' on shares
    Scorpio Services Holding has invested $30m combined in Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers since May
  • Norwegian police probe Covid-19 'breaches' after outbreak on Hurtigruten ship
    Officers have questioned 20 people in connection with July's positive tests on Roald Amundsen
  • Capesize rates expected to continue upward momentum
    Covid-19 disruption may slow iron ore demand, an analyst says
  • Japan lines up tax breaks for struggling shipyards
    Fiscal measures intended to promote investment and encourage restructuring of the national industry
  • New footage of Estonia wreck could hold key to tragic sinking
    Documentary makers who found hitherto unknown four-metre hull hole face criminal charges after underwater filming
  • Alafouzos orders duo as Hyundai Heavy's Athens trip yields $360m in VLCC deals
    The current low shipbuilding price have attracted Kyklades Maritime and Evangelos Pistiolis to invest on VLCC newbuildings.
  • Tomini cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series
    Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker
  • Teco launches Oslo IPO to develop hydrogen fuel cell for ships
    Tore Enger-led technology company heading to Oslo's Merkur Market as it looks to capture slice of lucrative clean power market
  • GMF essay competition winner: Shipping must look beyond the numbers
    In an essay that won a recent Global Maritime Forum contest, Camille Simbulan argues the seafarer is key to shipping's sustainable development goals
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on CP Offen boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • GasLog LNG carrier chartered in as FSU for Myanmar project
    Steam turbine ship to be swapped in for Golar ship on storage role as imports gear up
  • Adnoc L&S scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate
  • Shipping makes waves in Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines
    As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic gears up on the sea highway through Russia's Arctic
  • Shipping makes waves in Arctic Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines
    As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic on the Northern Sea Route gears up
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on MSC boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • France trials sulphur sniffer drone over Calais coast
    European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to loan one of its unmanned aircraft for three month trial
  • Work from home trend helps Westports defy covid-19 downturn
    But analyst says drivers for growth in container throughput may not be sustainable in the longer term

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Port of Savannah on track for record September
    Georgia Ports Authority heralding performance before the month is done.
  • DHL takes carbon out of LCL service
    For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.
  • CMA CGM cargo flowing despite ransomware attack
    French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.
  • DOT reimburses South Carolina for costs associated with deadly I-26 crash
    $4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.
  • New FedEx feeder freighter passes first test flight (with video)
    FedEx doesn't just operate big cargo jets. It has small delivery planes too. ATR completed a test flight of a propeller aircraft that will carry...
  • PayCargo gets $35 million injection from Insight Partners
    Insight Partners' investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • European jet fuel rally ends blending into marine fuels: trader
  • Monjasa sees near 50% bunker sales growth in Southeast Asia despite COVID-19
    The Port of Singapore is where we see the most significant rise on the demand-side, Jacobsen said.
  • IEA's Birol says 'more optimistic than ever' on shift to clean energy
    Birol said he was upbeat over the "plummeting" costs for solar and offshore wind projects.
  • First of three-tanker Iranian convoy set to deliver gasoline to Venezuela
    The Iranian-owned Forest tanker is carrying 246,800 barrels of clean products that left the Shahid Rajaee oil terminal in August.
  • Hapag Lloyd hikes freight rates for sailings from India, Middle East and Pakistan to Mediterranean
    The revised rates are effective from Oct. 15, the company added.

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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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