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September 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • China notifies new maritime rules for foreign vessels entering its waters
  • MSC adds Halifax call on Indus 2 service connecting India & Canada
  • No signs of Golden Week capacity reductions
  • Vessel with Advanced Air Quality System joins CMA CGM fleet
  • ZIM announces exercise of option to charter additional five 7,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Corn exporters focus on Bangladesh
  • Exports surge from SEZs
  • Adesh Titarmare appointed Deputy Chairperson of Mumbai Port Trust
  • APSEZ registers higher throughput in Aug.
  • Railways further improves freight loading in Aug.
  • Districts as export hubs under ODOP scheme being implemented
  • Exports of intermediate goods sustain gains in Q1 2021 after rebound from pandemic
  • Make or Buy - Why outsourcing warehouse operations is more effective

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Constants in global shipping
  • Great plans for railfreight network
  • Hervé Morin re-elected
  • Largest e-truck order in North America
  • Fifteen for ZIM
  • A leap forward for Clipper Logistics
  • Vital link for medical supplies
  • VP and global head for 4D
  • More rail links for Hannover Lehrte
  • Maersk signs Magna Charta
  • More space in Chicago
  • Young charter specialist finds a way
  • 1,000 freight cars ordered
  • XPO picks sales and marketing director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Sails for rockets at sea
  • Authorities to audit seafreight margins
  • Euphorigenic hammocks

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • HMM and staff reach wage and bonus agreement after 18-hour negotiation
  • There's a 'meltdown of container shipping market' coming as cargo piles up
  • Shippers face more rail chaos as German DB train drivers launch new strike
  • Grim outlook for intermodal as an alternative to 'maxed-out' US truck market
  • Bullish Zim goes long on new charters as it sets its sights on growth
  • J&J Denholm buys John Good Logistics: 'huge opportunities for us both'
  • StWraight Talking, part 2: 'What you do now, you will live with for 20 or 30 years'
  • OOIL orders ten more new ULCVs in plan to boost fleet capacity
  • M&A radar: Hey, DSV... less can equal more in deal-making

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • Tideline Marine talks small-scale ferry operations at FERRIES 2021
    This year's presentation of Marine Log FERRIES conference is now just over two months away and the program is rapidly shaping up. The event will take place November 9-10 on the New
  • USCG conducts underway inspections of small passenger vessels off California
    In the wake of the deadly fire on the dive boat Conception, safety compliance checks are being conducted underway on smaller, U.S. inspected passenger vessels operating off the California coast. The checks
  • DDG 1002 conducts builder's trials
    The U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) reports that the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) recently conducted builder's trials. The ship is the third and final vessel in
  • Ida: Recovery efforts get underway
    As parts of the eastern U.S. woke up today to deal with the lingering but still damaging effects of the remnants of Ida, recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast area continued. Many
  • Corvus and Sanmar sign MoU
    Corvus Energy and Sanmar Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a range of zero-emission and hybrid tugs based on Robert Allan Ltd designs and with bollard pulls
  • Fednav orders 10 super-eco lakers
    Montreal, Quebec, headquartered Fednav Limited, Canada's largest dry bulk shipping group, has signed an agreement with Sumisho Marine Co., Ltd. and Oshima Shipbuilding to build ten new ocean-going lakers. The ships will
  • Optimizing combustion to reduce black carbon emissions in the Arctic
    Reducing black carbon emissions is one of the few avenues by which shipping can have an immediate and tangible impact on climate change in the Arctic. FUELSAVE's CEO and co-founder Marc Sima

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: Bulk is a box sideshow | Dry S&P sizzles | Tankers await 2022 fizz
    Yes, technically you can carry a box on a cape, but throwing a few containers (if you can find them)...
  • Marshall Islands doubles down on $100 emissions levy plan
    In a more detailed proposal to the International Maritime Organization, the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands suggest that a...
  • Owners risk losing all with wrong decarbonisation calls
    'It is very clear today that for a shipping company - any shipping company - the risk linked to decarbonisation...
  • Study reveals gaps in effective Ecdis use
    The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch, along with its Danish counterpart, have issued a report on how Ecdis is being...
  • Navios Holdings benefits from charter rate recovery in second quarter
    Bulker owner is optimistic about market outlook as it seeks to address looming bond maturities
  • Svitzer explores innovative partnership with towage customers
    The harbour towage specialist is developing new ideas to add value for its customers. And while discussions about automation continue...
  • 'Poseidon Principles for marine insurance' scheme in development
    Industry insurers invited to sign up for scheme committing them to annual declarations of clients' carbon footprint, Global Maritime Forum...
  • Shipping costs threaten survival of small businesses
    Container line revenues have soared despite costs remaining largely flat. But the 'meltdown' in box shipping is being paid for...
  • Cosco piles up orderbook with 10 more newbuilds in $1.6bn deal
    Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co and Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co will each construct five 16,000 teu ships...
  • Growth returns across Yilport's portfolio
    The pandemic knocked port throughput in the first half of 2020. But Yilport still has ambitions to become a top...
  • Corpus Christi port eyes CO2 storage facility
    The port of Corpus Christi will work with the Texas General Land Office to develop a CO2 storage facility to...
  • MOL proceeds with arctic LNG transhipment projects
    The move comes after MOL signed a co-operation agreement with Novatek to develop the LNG transhipment terminals
  • US seeks to regulate its way out of the container crisis
    US exporters are furious at being unable to ship their goods by container. However, a reform of shipping regulations will...
  • Space and communication ease congestion at US ports
    'It is not really a matter of "blaming" the ports; the problem is on the landside, where shortages of trucks...
  • Daily Briefing
    Owners explore feasibility of carrying containers on capes | PI clubs should be open to major consolidation | Hurricane Ida...
  • Full automation 'no panacea' for solving congestion
    Yet issues with labour, cost and space militate against the idea of adding fully automated facilities everywhere possible
  • Biden weighs Jones Act waiver for power-starved US Gulf
    President Joe Biden, who plans to visit the scene to see the damage for himself, is considering a Jones Act...
  • HMM and unions agree wage deal to avoid strike
    The two parties have agreed on a 7.9% wage increase alongside a bonus equivalent to 650% of the workers' monthly...
  • RINA's latest acquisition opens window on class
    Acquisition target Logimatic Solutions brings talented individuals and a customer-focused approach. RINA has changed its corporate shape, its ownership, its sectors...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • New guide aims to help ports test cyber security
  • Chemical group rails against ocean carriers' 'unfair' practices
  • OOCL grows orderbook with deal for 16,000-TEU vessels
  • Long Beach hopeful major rail hub will win final permits in 2022
  • HMM, union avoid shipping disruption with new contract

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • Navios Holdings to take 10% piece of enlarged Navios Partners
  • OOCL strikes $1.6bn deal for 10 neo-panamax containerships
  • Nihon Shipyard order tally soars to 110 ships worth $6.2bn
  • Containership sales heading for record as investment tops $8.9bn
  • Are first green shoots of recovery showing in tanker sector?
  • Ikea joins shippers' rush to charter containerships and buy boxes
  • Fednav orders 10 super-eco lakes bulkers at Oshima Shipbuilding amid fleet renewal
  • Cleaves Securities analyst Joakim Hannisdahl sets up shipping hedge fund
  • Sovcomflot signs deal to develop shiprepair cluster in Russia's far east
  • New Ultrabulk CEO von Appen 'does not mind' if bulker fleet shrinks
  • Eidesvik teams with Aker BP to cut PSV emissions by 70%
  • DOF inches nearer to $2bn refinancing as deal with rebel bank closes
  • MOL buying major stake in GTLK's huge new $1.46bn Russian Arctic FSUs
  • Norway's Eksfin tops $1bn in green finance for 35 newbuildings

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • Eastern Airlines enters air cargo market with 'freighter-light' model
    Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea.
  • Port of Corpus Christi aims to be large-scale carbon storage hub
    The port and the Texas General Land Office announced an agreement to develop infrastructure to capture carbon dioxide produced during oil and natural gas development.
  • Case closed: How drug ring hid $1B worth of coke on a single ship
    New details on record 2019 cocaine haul aboard MSC Gayane - which may not have been the first run - as U.S. wraps up convictions.
  • A most ghoulish story: Halloween supply chain nightmares
    Halloween is among the most popular holidays in America, so the horrific congestion this year is no treat for the nation's supply chain.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
  • BP says 'no obvious major' damage seen at US Gulf of Mexico platforms
    BP said Sept. 2 that flyovers across the US Gulf of Mexico have indicated "no obvious major damage" from Hurricane Ida to its four large producing platforms.
  • Russia, India ready to expand bilateral energy cooperation
    Russian and Indian companies have been pushing for greater cooperation in the oil and gas sector beyond the $32 billion invested in joint projects, the countries' energy ministers said on Sept. 2.
  • EPA wants to revisit 2018 RFS exemptions but revocation of waivers seen unlikely
    The Environmental Protection Agency has asked the DC Circuit Court of Appeals for the opportunity to further review a batch of Trump-era decisions exempting certain oil refineries from biofuel blending mandates rather than continue to defend the prior administration's actions in court.
  • Russian Sep domestic crude pipeline prices fall Rb1,000/mt on weaker Brent
    Spot prices of Russian crude oil for domestic loading and delivery by pipeline in September were more than Rb1,000/mt ($13.60/mt) lower month on month, mostly on the back of a weaker Brent market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 1.5% on week at 1.184 million mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region were down by 1.5% week on week to 1.184 million mt in the week ending Sept. 2, according to data from Insights Global, after dropping 4.0% the week prior.
  • August fuel oil barge trade volumes hit three-year highs in London MOC
    August volumes of fuel oil traded in the S&P Global Platts Market on Close assessment process in London Sept. 2 were 40.1% higher on the month, after 0.5%S marine fuel barge volumes were up 58.4%, and 3.5%S fuel oil barges rose 32%.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally accelerates on bullish US labor report, weaker dollar
    An overnight crude price rally accelerated in early US trading Sept. 2 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected US employment report and a weaker dollar.
  • Singapore fuel oil paper MOC trades in Aug rise 44% on bullish 380 CST HSFO market
    Singapore fuel oil paper swap trades during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in August rose 43.77% on the month to 20.89 million barrels, S&P Global Platts data showed, on the back of a doubling of high sulfur fuel oil trade volumes amid higher demand.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs on weaker dollar, bullish US unemployment report, Hurricane Ida disruptions
    Crude oil futures settled higher Sept. 2, propelled by a weaker dollar a bullish US unemployment report, and extended disruptions from Hurricane Ida.
  • Spot 0.5%S marine fuel prices in Latin America fall in Aug, near April-May levels
    Spot prices for 0.5%S marine fuel at most Latin American ports in August gave back the advances seen in the previous two months amid volatile movements in the global energy complex and hesitant demand.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%S WRAP: Demand struggles continue around globe, though potential supply tightness looms
    Demand sentiment for marine fuel 0.5%S was unchanged in August, though potential for tighter supplies in Asia thanks to a decline in European exports could result in limited availabilities in the coming weeks.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Pakistan's Byco plans upgrade to reduce fuel oil output
    Pakistan's refineries, most of which are based on hydro-skimming technology and produce large quantities of fuel oil or furnace oil, for which demand has been declining, are in the process of upgrading in order to move toward higher-value products and meet new government standards.
  • European Aug fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC falls to 130,000 mt
    **Fuel oil derivative volume down on month **Petroineos biggest buyer in Aug, Mercuria largest seller
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude up on fall in US crude stocks
    "OPEC+ is still confident that the oil market will remain undersupplied until year's end due to the growing demand," Carsten Fritsch, Energy Analyst at Commerzbank, said in note Sept. 2.
  • Shell charters LNG bunker barge to serve US East Coast
    **LNG operating expenses currently above fuel oil levels **Shell to take delivery of a number of LNG-powered ships
  • Search for renewable methanol may mean more varied bunker locations: Maersk
    **Sustainable methanol in ships seen twice as costly as fuel oil **Maersk wants $150/mt CO2e carbon levy **Platts to launch methanol bunker assessments
  • Zhoushan ex-wharf bunker premiums for Sep gain with production cut expected
    **Sep ex-wharf Zhoushan premium to Singapore cargo traded at $2-$8/mt **Domestic production expected to decline
  • South Korea-Singapore HSFO bunker spread narrows to 9-year low as demand picks up on low premiums
    **Low prices helps ships take bunker fuel in South Korea **Singapore supply tightness on demand from power sector in the Middle East
  • Fujairah Sep ex-wharf 380 CST high sulfur bunker fuel premium perks up: traders
    An increased appetite for HSFO in the Middle East for power generation could extend into September, thus limiting supply of product into the bunker pool, industry sources said.
  • Japan's MOL launches use of carbon neutral LNG for LNG-fueled tugboat
    **Carbon neutral LNG supplied via truck to ship method **MOL to introduce 90 LNG-fueled vessels by 2030

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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