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BRIEFS
March 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Cotton export to Pakistan could resume
  • Box volumes boost Major Ports in Jan. 2021
  • Shipping & logistics fraternity lauds Prime Minister's announcement of developing VOC Port into a major international transhipment hub
  • Transworld Group augments its bulk carrier fleet with the acquisition of handysize vessel mv TBC Passion
  • India's long coastline awaits you, exhorts the Prime Minister to investors while inaugurating Maritime India Summit 2021
  • IRClass highlights safety as key to doubling ship recycling capacity in Alang

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The last mile is the key
  • Hungarian coaches for Egypt
  • Drones assist in vaccine logistics
  • Helping to build digital carrier community
  • From transatlantic to transpacific?
  • Central Asia: another step towards digitalisation
  • Latam Group reveals big cargo plan(e)s
  • Americold's expansion pays off
  • HMM's fleet growing faster
  • Now operating in Kenya
  • More LNG-Trucks crossing Brenner Pass
  • Carriers to pay damages
  • Mode marries Avenger Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MGI and TGI join forces
  • Lobbying for Tyrol
  • Logistics real estate drives growth
  • Tracing 13,500 freight wagons in real time
  • Canadian airport prepares for more cargo

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • More blank sailings 'a harbinger' of soaring rates on the transatlantic
  • Demystifying the potential impact on air cargo from global vaccine distribution
  • It's crucial that ports escape congestion and delays as global trade rebuilds
  • More than 10 UK freeports a possibility, if bids to operate are 'high-quality'
  • US Postal Service eyes partnerships with private services for parcel exports
  • 'Cold ironing' can reduce emissions at UK ports, but government must help
  • Analysis: 'Container shipping + buyout'? Seriously...
  • Uber veteran Jared Winder joins sennder as vice president - carriers
  • Supply chain radar: Rail payouts rock as logistics disappoints income hunters

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • New Los Angeles pilot boats feature Furuno helm suites
    The two new 56-foot pilot boats recently delivered to the Los Angeles Pilot Service are equipped with full suites of Furuno marine electronics. uilt by Vigor's Vancouver, Wash., shipyard, the Camarc-designed Angels
  • Austal delivers largest aluminum vessel ever built in Philippines
    Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109-meter, high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway. Named FSTR, the vessel is the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines -
  • Framo pumping systems used to anchor wind turbines
    Pumping systems from Alfa Laval subsidiary Framo will be used in the installation of the foundations of Seagreen, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm project. Once finalized, the wind farm will include 114
  • Judge orders removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation CEO
    In the most recent developments in the Bouchard Transportation Co, Inc. bankruptcy case, in an order signed February 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David S. Jones ordered that Morton S. Bouchard, III "shall
  • Callan Marine names Greg Harner COO
    Galveston, Texas, headquartered dredging contractor Callan Marine has hired of Greg Harner as its new Chief Operating Officer. A 36-year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner comes to Callan with
  • DARPA picks L3 Harris for autonomous ship project
    L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reports that it been selected to design an autonomous surface ship concept for the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in phase one of the two phase No

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • VSAT and dedicated IoT connectivity keys to digitalisation
    There has been a more urgent push to connect every device and machine; digitalisation is helping the entire maritime industry...
  • US sanctions Houthi militants in Yemen
    Since the onset of the conflict in Yemen, the Houthis, with the support of the Iranian regime, have waged a...
  • UK ports look to government for shore power support
    A five-year capital fund, potential reductions in electricity taxation for shore power and a zero-emissions berth standard are some of...
  • US port productivity hindering supply chain recovery
    Asian factories and terminals are pushing goods across the Pacific around the clock. But when those containers reach their destination...
  • CMA CGM bolsters Mediterranean port presence with Spanish deal
    CMA CGM agrees deal with HMM to take a minority stake in Total Terminal International Algeciras, marking the company's second...
  • Adding value to port agency in the digital age
    Inchcape's World of Ports digital portal has evolved into a platform that should prove as essential to owners, operators and...
  • FSL sells another product tanker
    Three years ago Greece-based Prime Tanker group acquired control of First Ship Lease Trust and set its sights on renewing the...
  • Tanker linked to Lim family arrested in Singapore
    German lender Hamburg Commercial Bank is one of several foreign banks exposed to Hin Leong Trading shipowning affiliate Xihe Holdings...
  • Genco chief sees 'perfect rainbow' over dry bulk market
    Genco's chief executive says demand for coal, grains and minor bulks, has kept rates buoyant for the smaller sizes. But...
  • Liner shipping leaders look to mutual commitments in contracts
    The pandemic has shown up the weakness of current container freight contracts that offer no compensation for rollovers or no...
  • Changing lanes: China retains 'factory of the world' crown amid pandemic
    China's exports are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels despite the initial shock of the coronavirus last year. The...
  • Shipping will need to manage uncertainties as pandemic recedes
    There has been 'significant' disruption in the ocean business in the past year, with 'rocket-high rates', a lack of reliability...
  • Israeli vessel still covered if explosion deemed an act of war, says lawyer
    'If you and I had a contract and people do warlike things, the starting proposition is that nothing affects our...
  • Industry pledges to raise mental health awareness
    British Ports Association, Nautilus International and Iswan, are among 29 signatories, and more have been invited to join the new...
  • Sri Lankan port launches wholesale bunker supply service
    The Sinopec unit imported 25,000 tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil into Sri Lanka in April 2020, but the...
  • China and India seen as key drivers for LPG shipping
    Seaborne LPG trade has on an average surged by 4% annually during 2016-20, and LPG consultant Shantanu Bhushan expects the...
  • BIMCO decries 'impossible' IMO efficiency rule changes
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says proposed regulatory changes could increase CO2 emissions, as they rely on an efficiency measure...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage and subterfuge oil trades pose earnings drag for tankers | From scrapping to sanctions-busting |...
  • Shipping's transparency revolution
    Global trade efficiency relies on it, shipping's decarbonisation transition demands it and both financial and security regulators are monitoring it...
  • Ask the Analyst: The data sharing paradox
    The key to unlocking the maritime transparency treasure chest is access to comprehensive data. What do you do if parts...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • TPM21: Maersk's Clerc says pandemic surge not likely to push new vessel orders
  • ODFL revenue jumps 9.2 percent despite February's deep freeze
  • New vaccination site set to boost labor pool at LA-LB port comple
  • TPM 21: US importers may need 'second rate' to secure trans-Pac capacity
  • TPM21: Trailer pools, driver wages key to trucking's future
  • Toepfer's March multipurpose forecast rebounds on demand signals
  • TPM21: DHL's von Orelli tells US importers to lock in contracts early
  • TPM21: ONE's Nixon says US port productivity gaps mean congestion for months
  • Trans-Atlantic braces for rate hikes as capacity shifts elsewhere
  • Global supply chain must weigh balance between efficiency, resilience

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean Group offers another $1.5bn in stock
  • Outset of Covid-19 Hajioannou's 'worst six months' amid fight for crew change
  • Grindrod's Wade: Green burden 'has to be shared' with charterers
  • Awilco moves into offshore wind vessel sector with newbuilding order
  • KfW IPEX-Bank backs Stena Line ferry newbuilds with $180m loan
  • Seaspan snaps up 15,000-teu boxships in ongoing buying spree
  • Kongsberg signs up Stena Bulk software spin-off to digital marketplace
  • Judge orders removal of Bouchard Transportation chief executive
  • US shale comeback could boost tankers but Opec will be wary
  • Question of trust: Intertanko ties helped forge Ardmore alliance with Buettner
  • Trafigura clinches deal to ship oil into UK after Total sells Lindsey refinery
  • Tsakos Group's private arm fetches strong price in sale of veteran suezmax
  • SAL and Jumbo Maritime draw up blueprint for giant in heavylift sector
  • FSL Trust agrees to sell 14-year-old MR tanker after month-long effort
  • Tonnage providers herald paradigm shift in boxship charter market
  • Belships looking for more ultramaxes as it expects up to 25% jump in asset prices
  • Generational shift at UPT as Stefan Ciegelski steps down after 45 years
  • Indian Register urges caution as Alang looks to double recycling capacity
  • Damaged Arc7 LNG carrier goes in for repairs after Arctic voyage
  • Nobody wants to buy the world's oldest cruiseship
  • Havila hit by $30.7m impairment as OSV demand stays low
  • Global hunt for talent: Amrop sets up worldwide team of headhunters
  • Tufton Oceanic launches $25m tap issue to build fleet again
  • Allied co-founder and broking stalwart Costas Karadimas dies at 77
  • Ravi Mehrotra, Exmar and GMS 'team up' to enter battle for Shipping Corp of India
  • Soaring use of drones and remote surveys to tackle Covid-19 safety
  • Total kicks off search for first Mozambique FSRU
  • A rethink is needed on opening the Arctic frontier to oil and gas exploration
  • Jinhui Shipping pays top price for 17-year-old Greek supramax
  • Container and tanker trades impacted as Myanmar coup turns violent
  • Xihe's judicial managers consented to aframax arrest, bank claims

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Regulators weigh in on fight between tankers and container ships
    Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
  • Kalitta Air pilots ratify four-year contract
    Kalitta Air pilots on Tuesday ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which the Air Line Pilots Association says significantly improves retirement benefits and working conditions....
  • Is dry bulk shipping's strange Q1 a sign of strength to come?
    The bosses of public dry bulk shipping companies claim that recent market oddities point to good times ahead.
  • CMA CGM steering LNG-powered ships to US
    "American customers will be able to choose to transport their goods using LNG, a new technology that helps to preserve air quality by eliminating almost...
  • California cracking down on illegal vessel fuel starting in May
    California will boost testing procedures to enforce distillate fuel regulations.
  • Airlines, pilots plead for more federal aid to retain workers
    The airline industry took a massive punch from the pandemic last year, but most carriers have stayed on their feet. Airlines and their employees say...
  • GSCW chat recap: Big year ahead for maritime tech startups
    Evan Efstathiou discusses why VCs are looking to invest more in maritime just as shipowners are looking to partner more with startups.
  • GSCW chat recap: Contract challenges as ocean carriers gain upper hand
    Ocean Audit CEO Steve Ferreira chats with Vanguard Logistics Services Vice President Stephanie Loomis about what importers and beneficial cargo owners can expect as they...
  • GSCW chat recap: Managing the container storm
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency's options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.
  • GSCW chat recap: Opening Arctic shipping lanes
    The commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star talks about the commercial challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • UK Feb diesel imports rise 40% on month: Kpler
    The UK imported 821,732 mt of diesel in February, up 40% from January but 6.1% lower year on year, according to data from commodity information company Kpler.
  • Med 0.1% gasoil at six-month low after new Egyptian refinery adds supply
    The Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargo market's relative value has fallen to a six-month low on weak demand from North Africa because a new refinery in Egypt has started adding local supply, sources said.
  • Brazil's Petrobras to increase diesel, gasoline prices by 5%, effective March 2
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras increased domestic diesel, gasoline and LPG prices at the refinery gate, effective March 2, in a move that continued a string of price hikes to start 2021 as the company scrambles to maintain parity with imports amid rising oil prices, the company said March 1.
  • CERAWEEK: Colombia accelerating reforms to attract investment in clean energy generation
    The government of Colombia is accelerating the design of important reforms to attract foreign direct investment in clean energy generation so that the country can develop its solar and wind resources, President Ivan Duque Marquez said March 1 on the opening day of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
  • Open interest for LSFO continues to rise in Feb; HSFO dips
    Combined open interest on the forward curve for low sulfur fuel oil futures contracts continued its upward trajectory in February, setting a new record for the sixth consecutive month, while combined open interest on the forward curves for high sulfur fuel oil moved in the opposite direction, data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed March 2.
  • USGC middle distillate shipments to Europe at 80,000 mt in March so far: cFlow
    Around 80,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillates are set to arrive in Europe in March so far, with one 40,000 mt cargo sent in the seven days to March 2, according to to cFlow, Platts trade flow software, despite weather-related refining outages on the US Gulf Coast.
  • Chinese demand recovery hopes fade for Atlantic Basin crude sellers
    With barrels of crude oil that will arrive in China in May now changing hands, hopes that demand from its refiners for African and European crude would tick higher following spring maintenance may have been premature.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices retreat amid expectations of rising OPEC+ supply
    Crude oil futures settled lower March 2 as concerns of rising global supply continued to add bearish pressure.
  • CERAWEEK: ADNOC sees oil consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels by end-2021
    **CEO sees current global demand at 94 mil-95 mil b/d **Jaber bullish on future oil demand amid energy transition **ADNOC touts its 'low-cost, low-carbon' model
  • OPEC secretary general stresses need for caution in managing oil market recovery
    **OPEC, allies will meet March 4 to decide on oil quotas **Pandemic still presents downside risks: Barkindo **OPEC forecasts 5.8 million b/d demand growth in 2021
  • Global carbon emissions from energy rise 2% in December: IEA
    **Increase driven by recovery, lack of clean energy policies **Many economies seeing emissions exceed pre-COVID-19 levels **Not enough being done to accelerate energy transition: Birol
  • European fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC up 55% on month in Feb
    **85,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in London MOC **BP largest buyer with eight completed trades
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    ** Support remains on lower sulfur fuel oils, as reduced refinery runs continue to dampen resupply ** Fundamentals diverge between low and high sulfur products
  • Japan's ENEOS to raise weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 2,000/kl: sources
    ENEOS' domestic rack prices typically follow trends in crude procurement costs rather than movements in global product prices, industry sources said.
  • Shanghai/Zhoushan bunker market expected to firm on turnaround, strong demand in Mar
    **Chinese refineries going under maintenance **Costs of imported bunker fuel higher than domestic
  • Mediterranean Handysizes reach 10-month high amid tonnage tightness
    **Freight rates reach 10-month high **Charterers fix forward amid weather expectations
  • INTERVIEW: Nigeria's Dangote refinery to start up in Jan 2022, set to be largest in Africa
    **Targeting mechanical completion by end-2021 **Refinery will reduce Nigeria's reliance on fuel imports **Project has been repeatedly delayed since 2013
  • LNG bunker barge arrives at Port Canaveral amid growing interest
    **LNG bunkering demand could grow to 9 million mt by 2025 **Range of future fuels is likely: Platts Analytics
  • Neste scales up renewables business with acquisition of Bunge's plant in Rotterdam
    **Deal to boost Neste's feedstock processing capacity **Facility linked to Neste's existing biodiesel plant **Eyes 4.5 mil mt/year renewables capacity by Q1 2023
  • LPG-fueled tankers gain momentum, 54 tankers ordered globally: JLPGA chairman
    LPG-fueled tankers are gaining momentum as the LPG industry's response to use cleaner fuels for shipping, with a total of 54 LPG-fueled tankers are being ordered to be built globally, Tsuyoshi Ogasawara, chairman of the Japan LP Gas Association said March 2.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian spring turnarounds start in March
    Russian refineries, especially bigger ones, increased their runs slightly in February as refinery economics improved and the Russian authorities recommended higher throughput for higher gasoline stocks.
  • BW LPG expects VLGC market to stay under pressure in Q2 2021
    Despite the recent correction in VLGC rates, "we continue to hold a positive outlook for the medium term VLGC market," BW LPG said.
  • INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping advances decarbonization, explores ammonia potential
    The IMO's GHG emissions targets "are eminently achievable targets," Hashim said.
  • CERAWEEK: Petroleum sector looks to build on carbon capture for more 'carbon-neutral' oil
    Oxy said it expects to begin delivering net-zero oil from direct air capture to customers in 2024.
  • Denmark's Torm adds eight tankers to its fleet, banks on 2021 recovery
    Torm agreed to buy eight 2007-12 built medium-range tankers for a total cash consideration of $82.5 million.
  • Fujairah delivered 380 CST bunker drops to 7-month low on subdued demand
    "We have dropped out for now [in supplying HSFO]. Market was not healthy enough," a bunker supplier said.
  • Container rates to Europe from North Asia hit fresh all-time highs
    "Look at the impact the vaccine is having, we are going to ease restrictions across Europe by summer," a carrier source said.
  • Russia approves tax refund mechanism aimed at boosting refinery upgrades
    The government expects that the refund could lead to the construction of around 30 units in the next 6-10 years.
  • Shell plans bio power-to-liquids project at Rheinland refinery
    Construction for the expanded electrolyzer project, Refhyne II, could start 2022 pending a final investment decision.

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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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