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July 1, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from North West India to North Europe
  • HMM orders twelve 13,000-TEU container vessels
  • MOL's wholly owned Euro Marine Logistics starts sea trials of car carrier powered by bio-fuel
  • Staggering number of late vessel arrivals
  • Coal imports up in April
  • APSEZ aims at becoming world's largest private port company by 2030
  • Suspension of operations in phases at Haldia berth
  • FIATA & ICHCA strengthen collaboration
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta re-appointed to World Maritime University's Executive Board
  • Transworld Group & DP World's strategic partnership commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Europe's first zero-emission green corridor opened
  • Aircalin connects New Zealand and New Caledonia
  • GDP for Gerry's Dnata in Karachi
  • CIFFA names new director
  • Test train run Taijuan - Paris in 24 days
  • Fiata and ICHCA join forces
  • Alsaceterminal now in charge
  • P&O adds fifth Dover-Calais vessel
  • Less cargo theft in Brazilian hot spots
  • Adnavem opens office in Frankfurt
  • NCRR: new rail spur
  • Big Gulf carrier inject bellyhold capacity
  • Cologne logistics group stable
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK network expands fleet
  • Panattoni builds for Amazon
  • Stef Group appoints two directors
  • More pharma logistics power at Brussels airport

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Air cargo market expects a healthy peak season as rates and volumes rise
  • China boosts container numbers to ease delays and asks carriers to add port calls
  • Maersk targets transpacific premium market with extra standalone services
  • Airasia beefs up cargo operation with its first freighter and two conversions
  • Port of Yantian dusts off pre-financial crisis plan to add 3m teu capacity
  • Finite port resources can be stretched with dynamic digital developments
  • Craig Grossgart and Lisa Johnstone join Seko global ocean leadership team
  • Supply chain radar: Marvellous FedEx - no (investment) stone left unturned
  • Against the odds: Holding onto DSV Panalpina
  • Supply chain radar: The ZIM wager - oops, that wasn't pretty

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • New Jersey makes two major offshore wind awards
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today awarded a combined 2,658 MW of offshore wind capacity to EDF/Shell's Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind and Ørsted's Ocean Wind II, bringing the state's
  • VIDEO: AWO highlights industry commitment to sustainability
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry's commitment to, and progress toward, environmental sustainability. The video features examples of how the industry is
  • Cadeler places $651 million order for X-class WTIV duo
    Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered wind farm installation specialist Cadeler (OSE: CADLR) has signed a $651 million contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. to build two new X-class wind turbine
  • VIDEO: TU Delft ready to race with "flying" hydrogen boat
    A team of students at TU Delft in the Netherlands are getting set to compete at the upcoming eighth Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with what they call the "first flying hydrogen boat."
  • Global Mercy set for maiden voyage
    The world's largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy, has now been formally handed over to Mercy Ships in a ceremony at the Tianjin Xingang shipyard in northern China. Gothenburg, Sweden, based Stena

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • How to solve container congestion
    Ideas to reduce congestion chaos, EU environment plan confirms shipping's worst fears, and little for shipping to celebrate on Day...
  • Economou cleans up in rare Cuban crude shipments
    Latest tanker owned by prominent Greek shipowner loaded second Cuban cargo in three months and now sailing for Gibraltar
  • Lloyd's Register is ready to turn class model upside down
    Class has traditionally been reactive. The focus on digital solutions in maritime will make Lloyd's Register much more proactive. The...
  • Euroseas orders feeder brace at Hyundai Mipo
    The contract for two eco-design fuel-efficient feeder vessels of 2,800 teu, which, according to the company, will consume about 30% less...
  • Navios Partners adds five bulkers as mother company continues sell-off
    The acquisition of capesizes Navios Azimuth, Navios Ray and Navios Bonavis will cost $88m and was approved by the conflicts committee of the Navios Partners'...
  • Carriers push charter rates to record highs
    In the bizarre world of container shipping economics, paying ultra-high rates is still viable. Indications are that there will be...
  • CommBank quits shipping amid market uncertainties
    Ship finance experts say the bank's exit will not have a big impact on the shipping market as financing is...
  • Wynn-Williams steps down as chairman of Thomas Miller
    Profit down despite increased turnover, as company commits to growth through M&A
  • How long can bulk market benefit from containerisation spillover?
    Geared bulkers are said to be the beneficiaries, as well as the breakbulk and ro-ro fleet, and although the peak...
  • Cyber insurance failing to improve security
    A cyber insurance study finds the industry is failing to spur companies to improve their cyber security. Data sharing is...
  • Indonesia's Pertamina to develop LNG bunkering
    The plan unveiled by Pertamina calls on two of its business units to collaborate on LNG trading and bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Iranian box fleet continues to trade despite sanctions | Liberalised maritime regulation can aid trade recovery |...
  • Precious Shipping gets $85m sustainability-linked loan
    The long-term financing package includes an IFC A loan of $55m, a parallel loan of $15m from Export-Import Bank of...
  • LNG bunkering ramps up off Malaysia
    Malaysia looks set to challenge Singapore for a larger share of the still nascent LNG bunkering market
  • Shipping urged to 'engage' with supply chain to solve US port problems
    An investigation into congestion at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York & New Jersey has highlighted...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • DOT offers $44 million for NY-NJ port road project
  • Overbooked Asia-US trade gets three new services
  • Ocean rates to remain at record levels into 2022: Moody's
  • Pandemic forces shipper focus on supply continuity: DSV
  • Global semiconductor shortage threatens ro/ro recovery
  • Overweight container levy adds to rocketing India-US rate levels
  • Houston pilots dial back ship length restriction

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Ocean Yield sees another option exercised on one of its tankers
    The Oslo-listed company said Navig8 Chemical Tankers would take control of a chemical tanker
  • Vale VLOC is first ore carrier to sail on a carpet of bubbles
    Mining giant testing Silverstream air lubrication system to reduce fuel use and emissions on Sea Victoria guaibamax
  • STX Offshore reveals orders for 12 more tankers as revival continues
    South Korean shipbuilder makes good on promise of more new contracts earlier this year
  • Moody's takes positive view of shipping as it predicts average 29% profit hike
    Ratings agency says global recovery has changed its view of the sector as demand improves
  • Euroseas places first containership order in its history
    Aristides Pittas-led outfit books a pair of feeder boxships at Hyundai Mipo for a total of $76m
  • Frangou comes up with another $115m loan to deal with Navios bonds
    CEO to provide new facility as Navios Maritime Holdings tackles notes maturity
  • Bocomm Leasing makes woodchip carrier debut with $310m newbuilding deal
    State-owned Chengxi Shipyard is commissioned to build eight ships that will be chartered to China's largest paper manufacturer
  • Proman adds two more newbuilds to methanol-fuelled tanker tally
    Swiss producer and operator inks fifth and sixth vessels in innovative series in China
  • HMM privatisation back on track as shipowner pursues expansion
    Shipowners biggest shareholder looking to offload stake as fleet grows
  • Astrup Fearnley and DNV to offer emissions calculator to shipbrokers and owners
    Norwegian groups developing new software through the Veracity by DNV platform
  • Ever Given release delayed after Suez Canal grounding settlement
    Hopes the containership would be preparing to sail appear premature as parties continue to finalise deal
  • Hartmann-Abou Merhi fund buys LPG carriers as it seeks more growth
    Pelagic Partners strikes deal to add ships to low-profile fleet as it sets out to tap global post-Covid-19 growth
  • Can we believe in an 'explosive' rebound in tanker rates?
    Soaring oil prices traditionally lead to demand destruction but perhaps things could be different this time
  • Navigare Capital linked to sale effort as ultramax bulker values soar
    Identity of ship purchased by Belships emerges as Eagle Bulk tied to purchase
  • Vitol and Trafigura take Greek aframaxes and suezmaxes on short period tanker charters
    Most shipowners and charterers opt to stay put as spot markets remain sluggish
  • Solstad sells another PSV as term deals revealed for four more ships
    Owner moves another vessel closer to disposal target following restructuring
  • Norden adds another $40m to profit forecast as forward bulker rates jump $10,000
    Danish owner points to big spikes in levels for supramaxes and panamaxes in the second half of the year
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door in $79m deal
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by more than half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Lack of international vaccination strategy is failing seafarers
    Every effort must be made to expand the patchwork of vaccination availability for seafarers
  • Goats and boats: Sustainability role combines passions at UECC
    Car carrier's energy and sustainability manager follows in footsteps of his eco-warrior parents
  • BW-backed Cadeler splashes $651m on two wind turbine ships at Cosco shipyard
    Oslo-listed shipowner says price has risen for X-class duo in China
  • Navios Maritime sells trio as spin-off mounts $182m five-ship acquisition
    Daughter company Navios Maritime adds three capesizes and two newbuildings to expanding fleet
  • Precious Shipping lines up $85m sustainability loan with IFC
    First green loan for Thai shipowner to help finance four specialized cement carriers and a bulk carrier
  • Fred Olsen teams with Shimizu for global wind farm vessel work
    Norwegian and Japanese owners will work together to utilise Shimizu's new installation ship coming in 2022
  • 'An icon': Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Frontline accused of privacy violations over employee emails
    Norway's data privacy watchdog probes opening of emails between a sacked bookkeeper and Frontline's head of newbuildings
  • Wrongful dismissal lawsuit lifts lid on life inside Frontline Management
    Office politics, spending spats and a distracted John Fredriksen feature in court action over the abrupt firing of a company veteran
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dead
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Nitin Mehta jumps from Tomini Shipping to GMS
    Dry-bulk chief executive trades newbuildings for scrap as fourth generation takes the helm
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Japan's Lepta piles on Maersk-backed containership newbuildings at Yangzijiang
    Company brings tally of 3,500-teu boxships to 10 on the back of long-term charters to Danish liner giant
  • Singapore's IMC recruits Keith Denholm to head up dry bulk arm
    Asia veteran's initial role will primarily be focused on growing shipping company's asset light operating business
  • Some more 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as major investor eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Georgia Ports Authority nets $47M federal grant for inland container port
    Federal funding and private investments lend support to the supply chain infrastructure surrounding the Port of Savannah.
  • Hellman Logistics to offer pan-European drone delivery in 2022
    The Black Swan drone is coming and it can carry more than a toothbrush from Walgreens. Dronamics is working to set up droneports all over...
  • How COVID variants could impact container and tanker shipping
    More problems loom for importers of Asian containerized goods and tanker slump could last even longer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • VLCC fixtures shrouded in secrecy in ailing tanker market
    A mostly transparent VLCC market is witnessing an increase in deals being concluded privately as a dismal freight market is offering charterers the luxury to quietly pick and choose their preferred owners as well as keep fixtures under wraps.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks climb as light distillates still volatile
    Oil product stockpiles at the port of Fujairah on the UAE's east coast climbed to a two-week high, led by a 34% increase in gasoline and other light distillates.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: New projects in Angola unlikely until 2025
    Angola is in the midst of securing long-term supply deals for its refined product needs as a slew of new refinery projects are unlikely to come online till at least 2025.
  • ConocoPhillips outlines 10-year plan, reduces 2021 capex 4% to $5.3 billion
    Nearly six months after closing its acquisition of Permian Basin operator Concho Resources, ConocoPhillips June 30 set out an ambitious 10-year operating plan June 30 that aims to grow oil production about 3%/year and deliver superior returns at an average breakeven cost slightly under $30/b.
  • OIL FUTURES: US crude stock draws extend sixth week amid surging refinery demand
    US crude oil inventory draws extended in the week ended June 25 amid rising refinery appetite and static production, US Energy Information Administration data showed June 30.
  • Houston to play crucial role in energy transition: executive
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • World set to miss climate targets without negative emissions: UK coalition
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • Med ULSD premiums hit 6-month high as quarter-end destocking eases, demand improves
    Cash differentials for CIF Mediterranean ultra low sulfur diesel cargoes touched a six-month high at a $6.25/mt premium to the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract June 30, with destocking pressure ahead of the quarter-end having eased and demand picking up, traders said.
  • July ex-wharf 0.5%S bunker premium at China's Zhoushan port sinks on supply overhang
    The premium for ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S bunkers loading in July at China's Zhoushan port inched down to flat to a premium of $2/mt to Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cargo assessments, from $4-$5/mt for June loading due to ample supply and thin demand, traders said during the week of June 28.
  • Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker to remain tight until mid-July
    The supply of 380 CST bunker fuel for the delivered market in Hong Kong has tightened after the lifting of the 14-day quarantine rule in mid-June, and is expected to remain tight at least until the middle of July when replenishment cargoes are scheduled to arrive, bunker suppliers based in Hong Kong said June 30.
  • Fujairah delivered bunker premium flips to discount amid limited demand
    Bunker suppliers in Fujairah offered delivered marine fuel 0.5%S at competitive levels to capture a limited demand amid strengthening outright price, pushing delivered premium against FOB Singapore cargo price into negative territory.
  • TENDER DATA: Thailand's PTT offers IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil for July 19-21
    PTT last sold 28,000 mt of IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil with 100-380 CST viscosity for loading over June 4-6 from Map Ta Phut at a discount of $6-$7/mt to Mean of Platts Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, a company source said.
  • Middle East producers set to hike August crude OSPs on stronger Dubai market
    Middle East oil producers are widely expected to raise their term crude prices for Asian refiners for August-loading cargoes on the back of market strength that has seen premiums for benchmark cash Dubai crude strengthen recently.
  • US crude exports' four-week moving average hits more than one-year high
    US crude exports over the four-week period ended on June 25 rose to a more than one-year-high as exporters have benefited from particularly low freight rates, the US Energy Information Administration showed June 30.
  • Pickup in commercial talks boosts Cheniere's hopes on mid-scale LNG project
    Cheniere Energy expects to make a "substantial dent" by the end of 2022 in building sufficient buyer support for a proposed mid-scale expansion at the site of its Texas liquefaction facility, Chief Commercial Officer Anatol Feygin said June 30 in an interview.
  • INTERVIEW: CMB targets ammonia dual-fuel ships from 2024, Antwerp hydrogen expansion
    Belgian shipping company Compagnie Maritime Belge will run ammonia dual-fuel ships in new large vessels its fleet from 2024, as it navigates a transition away from fossil fuels, and expands its hydrogen refueling operations in Antwerp, according to CEO Alexander Saverys.
  • Anglo American completes biofuel trial to decarbonize ocean freight
    The trial was conducted onboard the Frontier Jacaranda on a voyage from Singapore to South Africa.
  • Bangladesh's July HSFO imports likely to fall 10% on month on low industrial demand
    The imports are likely to decline approximately 10% month on month to 337,500 mt, Karim added.
  • Alfa Laval, Wallenius partner to develop wind propulsion for ships
    The AlfaWall Oceanbird solution could reduce emissions by 90% on the largest ocean-going vessels, the statement said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher as market eyes OPEC+ meeting, rising delta variant
    The June 29 meeting of the OPEC joint technical committee could provide some early indication regarding the group's plans, analysts said.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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 second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
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