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November 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Container shipping rates from North Asia to North America seen rebounding
  • IMO reaffirms commitment to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping
  • Maersk delivers record earnings in Q3
  • MOL in joint study on use of wind propulsion system for bulk carrier
  • US inventories reach record high
  • CCS-UK ready for CDS import declarations
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on certain seamless tubes, pipes from China
  • Chennai Port registers all-time record in cargo handling & containers in Oct.
  • Minister inaugurates new radars & Vessel Traffic Management System at Cochin Port
  • Mumbai Port Trust to become Mumbai Port Authority from today
  • American Airlines Cargo boosts transatlantic services
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives first full reefer rake from ICD Viramgam
  • Aviation Ministry waives charges for freighters to promote agri exports from NE
  • Empowered Group of Secretaries set up to monitor implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • Global aviation seen recovering to 2019 levels by end-2023
  • Passenger to freighter aircraft conversion seen strong
  • Rail freight continues to speed ahead
  • G20 economies rolling back Covid-19-related trade restrictions, but more steps urged
  • Merchandise exports surge again
  • Blue Dart announces Q2 results with new all-time highs for revenue & earnings
  • Hactl returns to normal operations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Weekly container train between Milan and Moscow
  • Aercap acquires GE Capital Aviation Services
  • ATC Aviation assists ITA Airways' cargo business
  • More South Baltic Transport Loops
  • Forward to the biggest hydrogen-powered fleet
  • Platform for pharma logistics providers
  • Port of Rotterdam elects new representative
  • Another Korea Russia Express service
  • Tanzania Railways to receive locos from Malaysia
  • Balimpex becomes Dutch
  • Standard Club chooses Robert Drummond
  • Cargo Force: four new facilities for USPS
  • Three new vehicles in one go
  • Coalition for wind propulsion at sea
  • GW launches "zero emissions" programme
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Adelaide Airport picks Brenton Cox
  • Ontario on its way to confirming cargo role

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • 'Strategic transformation of ocean business' brings Maersk record Q3 profit
  • GXO Logistics upgrades guidance as spin-off proves a success
  • Maersk confirms move into air freight services with 777 and Senator buys
  • Challenges rising - unlike water levels - for shippers using Europe's barges
  • Perishables shippers high and dry as reefer rates soar and boxes run short
  • COP26: LNG in the firing line as nations unite behind zero-carbon maritime targets
  • Warehouse shortages will stay with us until 2023 as inventory gows
  • SM Line plans post-IPO expansion via US east coast container service
  • On the wires: M'rsk's warm sunrise a cold sunset for forwarders

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • COP26: U.S. signs "Zero by 2050" declaration
    The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as
  • Crew change problems continue
    New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancelations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home after completing their contracts. This is
  • Second GEV compressed-hydrogen carrier design gains ABS AiP
    Perth, Western Australia-headquartered Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) is pushing forward with its plans to develop compressed hydrogen tankers as a means of transporting green energy to regional markets. Back in July
  • Equinor unveils new floating wind foundation design
    Hoping to be successful in its ScotWind proposal, Norwegian based energy giant Equinor has now revealed its preferred floating wind foundation design for full-scale gigawatt (GW) commercial floating offshore wind. Called the
  • Matson commits to net zero GHG by 2050
    One of the most iconic names in U.S. shipping, Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has published new long-term environmental goals in a Sustainability Report 2020 Supplement that commit the company
  • Heddle Shipyards picked for cable ferry build
    A CAD 3.3 million (about US$2,6 million) investment by the Government of Ontario will see Canada's Heddle Shipyards build a new cable ferry for the route that links the province's Simcoe Island
  • Ferry Design: The boat is just one part of the solution
    There are a lot of moving parts to designing a ferry system, and the boat itself is just the one that floats. Ferries-and in particular commuter ferries-are components of overall transportation networks.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Shipping carbon levy support grows as 50 states back IMO action
    The Dhaka-Glasgow Declaration marks a significant shift in the scale of political backing for accelerated action within the IMO, but...
  • COP26: Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge, but success is far from certain
    Denmark's prime minister used the opening of COP26 to call for zero emissions by 2050 as more countries add their...
  • GoodBulk reports record quarter after capesize highs
    With majority of the fleet in the spot market, third-quarter revenues increased by 74%
  • Make charterers, not owners, pay for emissions, say EU shipowners
    EU shipowners' association also calls for dedicated fund to support marine fuel transition
  • Capesize bubble bursts as daily rates drop 64% in three weeks
    Weaker indicators out of China combined with lower iron ore volumes from Brazil and potentially Australia as the first-quarter approaches...
  • Maersk looks to long-term contracts for stable revenues
    The integration of its carrier and logistics business, and now airfreight, have helped Maersk increase contract volumes to more than...
  • Seanergy bullish on long-term outlook for capesizes
    Soaring third-quarter earnings reflect highest rates for a decade as well as new acquisitions
  • FSL Trust posts loss as spot tanker rates suffer
    Singapore-listed trust continues distributions to unit holders as investment climate in shipping seen as 'challenging'
  • Steamship chief says double-digit rate hike is 'solid step'
    'It was necessary to make progress towards a balanced combined ratio. This is a very solid step in that direction...
  • ONE chief shrugs off boxship orderbook concerns
    Shipping lines 'have to do the next best thing' due the current unavailability of zero-emission fuels
  • Daily Briefing
    'No indication' big fleets have edge on expenses - survey | Deviation from planned route led to Stellar Banner grounding...
  • Maersk expansion takes off with airfreight acquisition
    Maersk is to acquire airfreight specialist Senator Logistics and acquire more aircraft for its Star Air operation. Company reports record...
  • California ports start container dwell fee programme to tackle backlog
    'We need our supply chain partners to make operational changes that will reduce dwell times, clear our terminals and make...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • NWSA terminal joins LA-LB in assessing excessive container dwell fee
  • Vaccine mandate for large US companies may snap supply chain: truckers
  • Small importers lack big retailers' levers to avoid new LA-LB storage fees
  • COVID-19 accelerates Maersk's long-term contract business
  • JOC Intermodal Savings Index: Contract savings rise, spot savings dip in Q3
  • Maersk grows global air cargo network with $644 million Senator takeover

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Seaboard closes $180m vessel order as its shipping profits surge
  • DHT Holdings sees tanker rate weakness drag on into fourth quarter
  • Classification societies insist US shipping up to offshore wind challenge
  • China quarantine restrictions add to seafarer woes, despite jump in Covid jab rates
  • Maersk makes more in single quarter than whole year as gravy train keeps rolling
  • Poseidon Principles 'won't wait for IMO if it does not respond to COP26'
  • Seanergy profit soars in red-hot capesize bulker market
  • IRISL arrests MR tanker in Cyprus as it doggedly campaigns to recoup ships
  • Former Arctic shipping analyst Ringheim emerges as banker at DNB Markets
  • Odfjell exits shortsea trade with sale of chemical tanker trio
  • Glomar signs deal to fuel North Sea fleet with renewable HVO blend
  • CNOOC floats tender to build a 12,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel
  • CIT lends $70m in refinancing of Greece-based dry bulk fleet
  • Crew stuck on arrested tanker due to red tape, rigid Covid rules
  • Pareto Bank lends another $35m as it expands containership book
  • Four seafarers missing after tanker, fishing boat collide
  • Getting shipping to zero-carbon target will take these key steps well before 2050
  • Stellar Banner master's decision to deviate led to catastrophic grounding
  • Maersk celebrates record profits by acquiring German forwarder
  • GTT snares greater share of LNG fuelling market as newbuildings tick up
  • Minerva, Transmed offload 17-year-old crude carriers
  • Precious Shipping bulker, crew arrested in Nigeria drugs bust
  • Eagle Bulk boss Gary Vogel wins pay rise as record profits roll in
  • MOL and Vale team-up to probe potential of rotor sails on large bulk carriers
  • Tanker exit: Spetalen sells stake in VLCC owned with Ofer and Economou
  • Gallagher asks if club reserves could be used to calm P&I's perfect storm
  • Handysize bulk carriers seize opportunities in disrupted shipping markets
  • Nordic American Tankers fixes suezmax for 12 months as 'insurance policy'
  • China Cosco Shipping Corp unveils new chairman
  • Yangzijiang says impact of China power cuts 'kept under control'

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Air Canada rides auxiliary freighters to record cargo revenue
    Air Canada Cargo has been a strong pandemic performer, but the passenger side of the business is finally beginning to recover.
  • Shipping shares in sea of red as broader stock market rises
    Virtually every U.S.-listed shipping stock fell on a day that the S&P 500 hit a record high.
  • Maersk expands logistics supermarket with airfreight investments
    Shipping giant Maersk has transformed itself into a one-stop shop for logistics services and now is growing its airfreight capability.
  • 58,900 long-dwelling containers now on penalty clock in LA, Long Beach
    A whopping 40,000 of those containers have been at the Port of LA for nine-plus days, which is considered lingering.
  • Cybercriminals selling access to shipping, logistics firm networks, report warns
    Cybercriminals have attempted to sell network access for multiple shipping and logistics firms, opening the door for devastating ransomware attacks in the global supply chain,...
  • Matson aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2050
    Matson set additional emissions-reduction targets Monday. The Hawaii-based shipping company plans to reach its goals by improving efficiency and accelerating zero-carbon fuels and technologies.
  • Fines aim to discourage shippers using LA port as makeshift warehouse
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning into makeshift warehouses. Officials hope new fines on lingering cargo will end the practice.
  • Shipping giant Maersk continues buying spree after best quarter ever
    Maersk expands air business after earning more in a single quarter than in any prior full year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Brazil's independent truckers start strike, but impact limited
    Brazil's independent truckers walked off the job at midnight Nov. 1 to protest high diesel prices, but adhesion to the strike was light after the federal government won a series of injunctions over the weekend that will limit the labor movement.
  • US Senate panel eyes hearings on energy security in light of China military advances
    US Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee members Nov. 2 expressed interest in holding both a closed and a public hearing on US energy security preparedness in the event of conflicts around the world, in light of reports of China's rising military capabilities.
  • Japanese refiner ENEOS cuts wholesale product prices by Yen 1,500/kl: sources
    ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, cut domestic wholesale base prices for its five major rack oil products by Yen 1,500/kiloliter ($2.10/b), making the first decrease in 10 weeks, market sources said Nov. 2.
  • Container throughput at Gothenburg increases by 16% amid high transport demand
    Freight volumes at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden continue to increase as demand for transport across Northwest Europe remains high as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service says it's liquidating
    Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service said in a statement Nov. 2 that its shareholders had adopted a resolution to dissolve the company and carry out a liquidation procedure, which started Oct. 29.
  • Australian heavy sweet crude premiums rise, LSFO cracks strengthen
    The cash differentials for December loading barrels of Australia's heavy sweet crudes were firm amid resilient low sulfur fuel oil cracks on the month, trade sources said Nov. 2.
  • Oil flows to and from Sudan to resume after protestors agree to end blockade
    South Sudanese and Sudanese crude oil exports and oil product imports are expected to fully restart after protesters agreed to halt a blockade on roads and oil pipelines to and from the Red Sea port of Port Sudan, a senior oil official said Nov. 2.
  • Marathon streamlines portfolio towards renewables as refined product demand rebounds
    Marathon Petroleum, the largest refining company in the United States, is evaluating refining and midstream assets in its portfolio as it shifts focus and capital spending away from refining and towards renewable projects.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lacks direction ahead of OPEC+ meeting, US inventory numbers
    Crude oil futures settled mixed Nov. 2 as the market looked toward the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US inventory reports for direction.
  • KCS resumes rail operations at Mexico Lazaro Cardenas port after 91-day blockade
    Kansas City Southern resumed rail operations from the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas on Nov. 1 after 91 days of a protest blockade and $25 million in losses.
  • COP26: India's PM Modi commits to net-zero emissions by 2070
    In other new commitments, Modi said India would reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030.
  • Ammonia supply down on lower natural gas supplies: trader
    Middle East prices also were on the rise with a deal heard at $715/mt FOB Middle East loading H2 November.
  • Platts launches daily Asia bitumen assessments from November 1
    The new assessments reflect two grades of bitumen basis FOB Singapore and FOB South Korea.
  • ADNOC Global Trading Ltd to join Asia gasoil physical MOC
    Platts will publish all relevant information from ADNOC Global Trading Ltd accordingly.
  • Weak demand caps Hong Kong Nov ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums
    The persistent weak demand for downstream delivered marine fuel 0.5%S kept Hong Kong well supplied with low sulfur fuel oil bunkers, industry sources said.
  • INTERVIEW: Sing Fuels eyes geographic forays amid decarbonization efforts
    The Singapore-headquartered company revenues jumped 45% year on year in the financial year ended September, with its total marine fuel sales volumes up 20% on the year, Sonnich Thomsen, managing director bunkers, said.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium at multimonth highs on tight barge availability
    Berthing congestions have extended the time required for bunker barges to refuel, thus restricting the availability of slots for prompt deliveries, market sources said.
  • COP26: Biden says administration 'working overtime' on climate strategy
    The White House, however, released a long-term strategy Nov. 1 to meet its 2050 goal, with a focus on actions this decade. And it noted plans to work with Congress to provide $3 billion annually in climate adaptation finance, intended to help those most vulnerable to climate change worldwide.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.

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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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