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February 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • DryBMS quality standard for dry bulk sector launched
  • PIL receives support from significant majority of creditors for debt restructuring plan, positioning it for recovery & sustainable long-term growth
  • Transpacific contract index seen high
  • Bright prospects seen for export of Indian dairy products
  • Merchandise exports up in January 2021 yoy
  • Dismantling of old RMQCs taking place at JNPT Shallow Water Berth
  • GatewayRail undertakes operations of 'python train' service on Western DFC
  • Hope Consortium extends global reach with new freight forwarder partners for vaccine distribution
  • Restriction on international flights to not apply to all-cargo operations
  • Vaccine Logistics Alliance launched in Dubai; Emirates SkyCargo a partner
  • Air India to be disinvested next fiscal; lower budgetary allocation for Civil Aviation Ministry
  • Amazon launches Startup Accelerator with Startup India to raise e-commerce exports
  • 'Finance Minister has effectively navigated the challenge of balancing fiscal concerns & addressing economic growth'
  • Blue Dart announces impressive Q3 results
  • BUDGET REACTIONS
  • SpiceJet adds two more wide body aircraft to its cargo fleet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Daily non-stop service to North Sea
  • New generation at A. Hartrodt
  • Spanish network linked to gateway
  • A mixed bag for C.H. Robinson
  • Big Data for K Line's fleet
  • Increased capacity out of East Africa
  • Movianto Germany appoints managing director
  • Eco-truck plan to accelerate decarbonisation
  • UPS at full speed
  • Carrier HMM to be sold
  • Following the call of Norway's north
  • Expansion in the Netherlands
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Green rolling stock for RZD
  • Redefinition of System Alliance
  • More quay space for shippers
  • "AirDirectly" from Shanghai to Guadalajara
  • Record cargo volumes at Miami airport

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Warning to shippers that transpacific contract rates may be overheating
  • Fears of renewed international sanctions after military coup in Myanmar
  • Successful debt restructuring saves PIL from becoming 'the next Hanjin'
  • Retailers sinking deeper as supply chain problems and cost challenges bite
  • Plea for help as Brexit supply chain red tape 'strangles' UK fashion industry
  • Is 'leading' Qatar Airways Cargo really leading the way in sustainability?
  • Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with five new senior appointments
  • Analysis: Call them 'PPCLOs' - your pure-play contract logistics proxy is served
  • Conf call redux: CH Robinson mutes analysts

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • 16 plead guilty In Coast Guard test score-fixing scam
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana reports that 16 defendants have pleaded guilty in relation to a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center
  • TAI develops diesel electric hybrid Jones Act SOV design
    New Orleans headquartered Technology Associates, Inc. (TAI), has added a diesel-electric hybrid offshore wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design to its EnviroMax vessel series. The TAI EnviroMax vessels have been designed
  • VIDEO: Crowley to deploy ice class ATB on new Alaska contract
    Under a new U.S. Defense Logistics Agency-Energy contract, beginning in 2021, Crowley Maritime Corporation will deploy a new, purpose-built, 55,000-barrel-capacity (2.3 million gallon) articulated tug barge (ATB) to deliver military specification fuel
  • Ocean carrier veteran joins Port NOLA leadership team
    Todd Rives has joined the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Rives comes to Port NOLA with 15 years experience at ocean carrier CMA CGM,
  • Southern Towing Company acquires Devall Towing
    Memphis, Tenn., headquartered Southern Towing Company (STC) reports that it has acquired Sulphur, La., headquartered Devall Towing from the Devall family. Founded in 1952, Devall is a towboat and barge operator for

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Shipowners make their play to define EU emissions rules
    European shipowners have decided it is better to engage and attempt to define the EU's upcoming emissions regulation measures rather...
  • Volumes on Myanmar-China crude pipeline fall 12%
    The crude pipeline to China from the Myanmar port opened nearly four years ago, and stretches 1,500 km. The subcontinental...
  • Owners 'going ballistic' in hardest P&I renewal round for years, warns Aon
    No big-name fleets known to have switched clubs so far, but talks likely to go to the wire and some...
  • Star Bulk agrees to buy seven bulkers from Scorpio
    The company expects to realistically sell its remaining bulkers by the end of this month, says chairman on call with...
  • US exporters hit by container equipment shortage
    Carriers are focussing on returning empties to Asian export hubs. Equipment stocks that had built up at the start of...
  • Rising tide lifts containership earnings
    Boxship owners were shunned when the pandemic first hit the market. Now they are benefitting from high levels of demand...
  • Risk to shipping will increase if hardliner takes Iranian presidency
    Iran may seize more ships for political ends if hardliners win its presidency in May, a webinar was warned. The...
  • Wikborg Rein hires admiralty manager from Ince
    Move comes after Norway-headquartered law firm poached three Ince staff for its London office in 2018
  • Trafigura suspends terminal operations in Myanmar
    Trafigura said it is monitoring the situation closely after the military took control of the country. The company says its...
  • Collaboration needed as digitech matures, says Navtor
    Vessel performance optimisation is coming of age. It is required of all shipping companies through the EU's monitoring, reporting and...
  • Letter to the Editor: No competition concerns over boxship safety collaboration
    Container lines have previously cited anti-competition laws as preventing them from sharing information on bad actors in the supply chain...
  • Costamare seals multi-year charter deals as boxship rates rise
    The chartering arrangements, which include several significant deals for panamaxes, will 'substantially enhance' both contracted revenues and charter coverage, said...
  • India to double ship recycling capacity by 2024
    The intention to bring more end-of-life ships from Europe and Japan for recycling in India is laudable, but additional steps...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Rise in transpacific contract rates could be long-lasting | Optimism grows for recovery in dry bulk segment...
  • Excessive detention and demurrage charges 'threaten' US intermodal carriers
    The HTA says one of its top priorities is 'working with US regulators and industry leaders to modernise the Shipping...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • FMC's Bentzel urges carriers to use PNW as alternative to congested LA-LB
  • Expanded box fleet giving scant relief to crimped supply chain
  • US auto imports expected to continue rebound after late 2020 recovery
  • Pandion gets $4.9 million to plot new parcel path for e-commerce
  • Shippers delaying bids to avoid rate hikes: C.H. Robinson

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Poseidon Principles signatories soon to reach 50% of all debt to shipping
  • Buttigieg confirmed as US transportation secretary
  • Arklow Shipping orders seven newbuildings from Royal Bodewes
  • Dorian looks to buy back shares after beating expectations
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Cleaves' post-pandemic party: VLGCs on VIP list but LNG carriers not invited
  • MPCC sells trio and fixes 41 ships in booming box markets
  • Ammonia seen gaining ground in ship operators' carbon game plan
  • GEV revising $1.1bn Chinese order for compressed natural gas fleet
  • Liner operators lead fresh assault on secondhand boxship market
  • Hadjipateras-backed alternative finance platform targets $162m bulker investment
  • Libyan rebels seize another ship as exports come under threat again
  • Grieg Star changes name as it looks beyond death of Libor with new ship loan
  • Veteran LNG carrier recirculated for demolition sale
  • Nereus sells bulkers ordered at height of shipping boom
  • Banks force sale of Polarcus fleet as all staff face the sack
  • Panagis Zissimatos revives Adriatic Tankers Shipping Co in Athens
  • De Chateauvieux faces creditors before eyeing further investments
  • Evergas to exit pressurised LPG as LNG plans await green light
  • Tsirigakis-backed SPAC raises $150m from New York IPO
  • Platts launches weighted average supramax TCE indices
  • Pantheon VLCC delivers 'world's first' carbon-neutral crude shipment
  • Jiuzhou Star eyes options as last ship waits to discharge
  • King Shan invests arrest winnings in younger ship
  • Private equity breaths new life into South Korea's STX Offshore

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Alibaba won't interrupt Hong Kong package delivery for Chinese New Year
    Call Cainiao the Amazon Logistics of China. When most of China normally takes a break for the Lunar New Year, Cainiao will still be delivering...
  • News alert: Pete Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary
    Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
  • Team Worldwide's new president tasked with guiding growth
    With the focus on technology, service and operations, Team Worldwide has appointed Randy Sinker as president of the company.
  • Importers face massive hike in ocean contract costs
    Container lines score huge negotiating advantage as spot-rate surge set to persist through annual contract season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • TENDER DATA: Mauritius' STC awards Feb 2021-Jan 2022 HSFO, LSFO tender
    STC's previous annual fuel oil tender was awarded to PetroChina, market sources reported earlier, although pricing details were not available.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude oil, refined products exports soar to record highs in 2020
    Brazil's crude oil and refined products exports soared to a fresh record high in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak lowered local demand for diesel and gasoline, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Refined product sales sink 6% in 2020
    Sales of refined product in Brazil fell by 6.0% in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak dented domestic demand, although a strong harvest season helped diesel sales tread water, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • India's small-scale gas potential gives LNG by trucks a boost
    The vast potential that gas offers in India has prompted energy companies to push plans to supply LNG by trucks into top gear, a move that will expand the clean fuel's reach to relatively smaller pockets of demand where there are limited pipeline access.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests one-year highs as market eyes OPEC+ compliance
    Crude futures settled near one-year highs Feb. 2 amid a focus on OPEC+ production compliance and improved demand outlooks.
  • US LNG Weekly: Gulf Coast Marker falls below $5/MMBtu as market pressure eases
    The value of spot cargoes set to load in the US Gulf Coast in March have fallen below the $5/MMBtu as demand for LNG in major destination markets eased.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Limetree Bay restarts St. Croix refinery
    Limetree Bay refinery has begun processing crude and producing and selling refined products, after a longer-than-expected hiatus, CEO Jeff Rinker said in a Feb. 1 statement.
  • Rotterdam port attributes bunker sales growth in 2020 to container demand
    **Rotterdam sees uptick in container deliveries in recent months **Equipment shortage in container markets exacerbated significantly **Ports in the UK saw significant delays, disruption towards end-2020
  • Oman Oil Marketing Company plans bunkering terminal at Duqm: report
    **Facility will have 30,000 cu m storage **Commissioning due by Q2
  • European fuel oil paper volume in January MOC down 31% on month
    **55,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in Platts London MOC **Fuel oil paper fell 39% year on year
  • Port of Rotterdam's permit scheme for bunker vessel operators starts smoothly
    The Port of Rotterdam's scheme to require bunker vessel operators to hold permits started Feb. 1, as planned, with 24 permits issued covering 143 vessels, it said Feb. 2.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput down 7.3% on year at 22.784 mil mt
    Russian refineries processed 22.784 million mt (about 5.4 million b/d) of crude in January, down 7.3% year on year and down 1.2% from December, according to energy ministry data released Feb. 2.
  • OPEC+ calm ahead of committee meeting as oil prices rise, but tough decisions loom
    **Co-chairs Saudi Arabia, Russia to convene JMMC Feb. 3 **Current production quotas set through end of March **Saudi cut lifts prices, but many in OPEC+ eager to pump more
  • Japan's COVID-19 state of emergency extension to hit transport fuel demand
    **Japan may lift state of emergency prior to Mar. 7 expiry **Feb gasoline, jet fuel demand may show double-digit drop **State of emergency hits Jan gasoline demand after Dec recovery
  • Libyan oil exports to rise sharply in Feb after easing in Jan: sources
    **Feb shipments to average 1.32 mil b/d **Es Sider, Zueitina, Marsa el Hariga loadings jump **Lower production curbed exports
  • UK green hydrogen, offshore wind CFDs 'should be harmonized': ITM Power
    **Storage solution to power price risk: Cooley **Green H2 premium 'can be levied on power price' **Aiming for Eur0.5 million per MW installed
  • Hydrogen to become 'material' part of BP business only in 2030s: CEO
    **Build-out will not happen 'overnight', Looney says **BP active in hydrogen projects in Germany, UK **BP 'disciplined' on renewable project selection
  • PORTUGAL DATA: Road fuel sales drop 14% in 2020
    **Diesel sales down 13%, gasoline 17% **State of alert in place until March **Bunker volumes lifted by LSFO volume
  • Port of Gothenburg's 2020 energy product throughput slips 3%
    **Nearby refineries report strong operations **Container throughput almost level
  • Limited refining expansion, high prices cloud China's 2021 crude import outlook
    **Overall crude imports to grow 81,000 b/d: Platts Analytics **Crude throughput to rise 600,000 b/d: analysts **State-owned sector's crude imports seen flat in 2021 **Shandong's dismantling project to have limited impact on crude appetite
  • Australia's CS Energy partners with Japan's IHI to develop hydrogen demonstration plant
    Australia's Queensland state government is pushing further into the renewable hydrogen space through a collaboration with Japan's IHI Corp. on the potential development of a demonstration plant.
  • Middle East OSP cuts expected amid weak demand cues
    **Pandemic outbreaks, product margins cap buying appetite **Cash Dubai premium dips to 48 cents/b for January
  • BP sees more oil demand pain as pandemic hits fuel sales, refining margins
    **Q4 production slumps 20% on year **Sees more pressure on refining margins **Reserves base shrinks in 2020
  • Russia's Jan oil output rises 1% on month to 10.16 mil b/d
    **Output, exports fall on year due to OPEC+ agreement
  • Sri Lanka's Ceypetco lowers 3-year gasoline import forecasts amid pandemic
    **2021, 2022 gasoline import volumes revised downwards **No additional term tenders for 2021 **Demand to recover firmly only in 2023
  • China was top importer of US LNG cargoes in January amid Platts JKM run-up
    **Winter demand feeding Asia appetite **Late-February could see swing to Europe
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC tender seeking 25,000 mt LSFO goes unawarded
    A company source said that no bids were received for the tender, likely due to the prompt delivery date and the specifications requested.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels Feb-May tender seeking 180 CST fuel oil
    A company source, while declining to comment on the reason for the cancellation, said that Ceypetco would instead be seeking three additional fuel oil cargoes in March.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels tender seeking 30,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for mid-Feb
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • Platts FOB Singapore fuel oil trading volume in Jan jumps on month to 1.29 mil mt
    Trades in physical FOB Singapore fuel oil cargoes during the Platts Market on Close assessment process saw a more than fivefold increase to 1.29 million mt in January from December 2020, S&P Global Platts data showed Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST HSFO for Feb 4-6
    The company last sold 40,000 mt of 130-180 CST fuel oil with maximum 0.9% sulfur via a tender for loading over Jan. 14-16 from Mailiao at a discount of around $50/mt to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, market sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Orim to offer MGO to sales list at ARA region
    Bunker supplier and hitherto low sulfur and very low sulfur fuel oil specialist Orim Energy has added marine gasoil to its list of bunker fuels on offer in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp bunker hub, the company said in a statement Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 10,000 mt pyrolysis fuel oil for Feb loading
    he fuel oil is produced at its ethylene plants and typically blended into low sulfur fuel oil for power plants, market sources said.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length rises to new one-year high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 784 contracts to 78,690 in the week to Jan. 26, a fresh one-year high, according to ICE data.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    European distillates markets were relatively stable despite weak demand, with the contango in the market even narrowing over the week to Feb. 1.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb. 1-5
    Spot marine fuel markets throughout the Americas have seen pricing fluctuate with global energy futures while demand fundamentals remain mixed.
  • NextDecade terminates plans for proposed second LNG export facility in Texas
    NextDecade abandoned plans Jan. 29 for a second LNG export terminal in Texas, saying the site it was considering was not suitable for development.
  • Primorsk Feb ULSD exports total 1.58 million mt in 48 cargoes
    Exports of ultra low sulfur diesel from Primorsk in the Baltic will total about 1.58 million mt in February, up 1.5% from January but 10% lower year on year, according to a copy of the loading program seen by S&P Global Platts on Feb. 1.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests top of recent rage amid tightened supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled near 11-month highs Feb. 1 as tightened supply outlooks overshadowed pandemic-related demand concerns.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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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