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November 4, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cabotage extension for Christmas business in UK
  • Only fire resistant containers for Qatar Airways
  • A good Echo from the market
  • Cosco's new link to West Africa
  • Rotterdam-Moscow rail shuttle relaunched
  • John Nardi (NYSA) named Person of the Year
  • Wiremind's dedicated air cargo business unit
  • Cleaning products to be distributed from Venlo
  • Container service Jinan-Vorsino introduced
  • Ci5 operational in New Caledonia
  • ACC Aviation chooses Andreas Pericleous
  • All ready for Astra Zeneca spread in Abu Dhabi
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Four ISO accreditations with flying colours
  • Maersk's affiliate turns 150
  • New managers for rail business
  • Two more A321Fs for Smartlynx

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • CMA CGM buys major Los Angeles container terminal operator for $2.3bn
  • Yang Ming set to make huge profit from sub-letting charter to Maersk
  • Air freight rates rising as peak season looms, but flights aren't full yet
  • Korea's SM Line postpones IPO after low interest from potential investors
  • COP26: Why won't investors bridge the gap and fund green maritime innovations?
  • D&D charges: one rule for the rich and another for the desperate
  • ECU Worldwide eyes investment to accelerate global network expansion
  • TAPA offers free virtual conference on supply chain resilience and risks
  • On the wires: Expeditors - let this number (rather than bears) drive you mad

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • Fincantieri Bay to build second Polaris LNG bunkering barge
    Sturgeon Bay, Wis., based Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding has agreed to partner with PNE Marine Holdings, an affiliate of Polaris New Energy to build a second 5,500 cubic meter LNG bunker barge. This
  • New Hamburg fire vessels are versatile as well as green
    Damen Shipyards has handed over twin plug-in hybrid firefighting vessels to Flotte Hamburg, a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) that is tasked with implementing low-emission shipping in the city. With
  • USMMA to "pause" Sea Year program
    Reverberations continue to following the harrowing allegations of rape and sexual harassment while training aboard a U.S.-flag merchant ship recently made by the female cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings
  • CMA CGM in $2.3 billion LA container terminal acquisition
    EQT Infrastructure is to sell one of the largest terminals in the Port of Los Angeles-Fenix Marine Services (FMS)-to CMA CGM for an enterprise value of $2.3 billion. Under EQT Infrastructure's ownership
  • Charleroi Lock and Dam project marks a milestone
    The Pittsburgh Engineer District has marked a major milestone in a $1 billion project that began in 2004: dewatering the the lock chamber at the Charleroi Lock and Dam, the newest navigation
  • Vard Marine names new VP business ops
    Vard Marine Inc. has appointed its current corporate business manager, Kristin Jovel, to the position of Vice President Business Operations for its North American offices effective immediately. Jovel joined the company's Houston
  • LPD 17 SRA award has $76.6 million potential
    MHI Ship Repair & Services (Marine Hydraulics International LLC,) Norfolk, Va., has won a $71,437,926 contract for the execution of the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) fiscal 2022 selected restricted availability (SRA).

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • Iran confirms tanker seized as it thwarts US ship 'hijack' in Oman Sea
    US and Iran naval forces report tensions in waters surrounding key Strait of Hormuz oil transit area
  • Weekly Briefing: Containers crave normality | Cape crusaders collapse | Tankers can't get worse
    Untangling the mess that is the global supply chain is going to be difficult, expensive and time-consuming, but for container...
  • Dorian unveils deal to charter-in dual-fuel LPG trio
    Dorian posted better than expected results for its second financial quarter as average daily earnings for its VLGCs rose by...
  • COP26: Leaders exit stage left as negotiators take centre stage
    Growing calls for a net-zero target and a tax on carbon are reinforcing existing camps before upcoming IMO talks. Disagreements...
  • Bulker ordering picks up
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 216 bulkers ordered so far this year, up 22% from the same period in 2020...
  • Braemar plans to double size in next few years
    Board sets strategic ambition of rapidly expanding core business, targeting both organic growth and complementary acquisitions
  • Box carriers return to mid-size tonnage for fleet renewal
    After a decade of ever-increasing boxship sizes, smaller ships are coming back in favour. With many older mid-range vessels reaching...
  • Smart tech set to divide shipping like never before
    A Lloyd's List webinar hears how digital technology has shone a bright light on traditional ways of working. Silo mentality...
  • DHT Holdings brings forward tanker dry-docking during fourth quarter
    Off-hire days in fourth quarter exceed prior three months as company positions for 2022 rates rebound
  • Eastern Pacific picks up two more newcastlemaxes
    Having built up a strong long-term charter exposure, Eastern Pacific appears to be ramping up its spot options, even as...
  • Maritime veteran Esben Poulsson gets lifetime achievement award
    'After starting out in Hong Kong in 1971, Esben witnessed first-hand the rise of Asia as a powerhouse in international...
  • Thomas Miller Specialty fixed premium P&I offering ditches AIG for UK Club
    Fixed premium for fixed cover still represents only a small share of protection and indemnity market
  • CMA CGM agrees deal to buy back former LA terminal
    Control of terminal assets has become increasingly important to container lines. CMA CGM intends to expand and develop the FMS...
  • Daily Briefing
    Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge at COP26, but success is far from certain | Make charterers, not owners, pay...
  • Fines threat for lingering containers is having an impact, US port officials say
    Ocean carriers are said to be 'stepping up and coordinating' with the shippers, terminals, railroads and motor carriers to move...
  • Cosco's new chief inherits busy agenda full of challenges
    Wan has a lot more to do to make his colleagues as well as the industry convinced of his leadership

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • Longer gates, off-dock storage improving Savannah port flow: GPA
  • Shippers ask FMC whether demurrage rule applies to LA-LB port fees
  • California business group offers steps on easing container backlog
  • Survey highlights challenges of truck driver COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Europe's ETS risks undermining global decarbonization drive: WSC
  • Container lines bristle at surprise LA-LB storage fees
  • Fuel prices, driver shortage cloud forecast for heavy-haul transport
  • CMA CGM flexes financial might with Fenix Marine acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • Bangladesh's Karnaphuli builds up boxship fleet at pace
  • Gram Car Carriers looks forward to ship supply squeeze
  • ONE windfall to help Japan's 'Big Three' pay eco bill
  • Genco Shipping scores biggest quarter in 13 years, hikes dividend
  • Pacific container volumes rise helps Matson to big profit
  • Safe Bulkers nears debt cut targets amid profit surge
  • Norwegian Cruise Line to maintain 'pricing discipline' amid cruising return
  • For dry bulk worrywarts, it's easier to sell shares than bulkers
  • IMO urged to get R&D structure in place before carbon levy
  • Piracy upsurge haunts Halloween as pumpkin and zombie costumes fall
  • Baltic Dry Index falls below 3,000 points for the first time since June
  • DHT Holdings happy at current size amid tanker consolidation 'noise'
  • New Fortress Energy to put first FLNG into operation at end-2022
  • CMA CGM spends big on California containership port buyout
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's losses continue amid 'Great Cruise Comeback'
  • 'Star' lawyer Meland joins BAHR after 40 years at Wikborg Rein
  • Takeover targets in sight as Braemar boss Gundy puts 'neck on the line'
  • AM Nomikos rides the cycle with further bulker sales
  • Ex-Marvin-managed tanker set for Africa auction
  • El Salvador to join ranks of LNG importers with arrival of BW vessel
  • German owners join growing chorus to cut shipping emissions
  • Prime Marine scraps LR1 pair as Greeks accelerate tanker demolitions
  • Minship bulker Trudy cleared to sail after third check for drugs
  • JJ Ugland set to cash in on soaring bulker values with 12-year-old ship sale
  • Braemar aims to double shipbroking business as consolidation 'likely'
  • Green shoots: Clarksons Research forecasts rising tanker demand in 2022
  • Shipping's carbon moonshot mission: Times like this need crazy people
  • IMC invests in hovering autonomous underwater vehicle start-up BeeX
  • China steel production cuts continue to drive down dry bulk rates and shares
  • Jiangsu Hantong seals $136m kamsarmax bulkers order from Vogemann
  • Trader Mitsui hunts down LNG vessel for shipments from Arctic FSU
  • Covid-19 quarantine cuts pilot supply in Chinese ports

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • It just got cheaper to rent a container ship - now just $125,000/day
    California congestion hits charter rates as ship operators waste millions waiting to get to terminals.
  • White House starts publishing supply chain dashboard
    The White House has begun monitoring container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to measure progress in clearing supply chain bottlenecks.
  • ATSG sends B767 cargo retrofits to Boeing for first time
    Amazon Air's top airfreight supplier is diversifying its vendor base for reconstructing passenger planes into cargo jets.
  • CMA CGM acquiring Port of LA's Fenix Marine Services
    CEO Rodolphe Saadé says the CMA CGM Group is acquiring Fenix Marine Services to effectively manage its West Coast port operations.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
  • Capline Pipeline reversal volume growth may depend on Enbridge Mainline contracting
    The Capline Pipeline reversal project is slated to come online Jan. 1 to move heavy Canadian crude from the US Midwest to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, but pipeline capacity will only start out at about 100,000 b/d and future growth may well depend on a Canadian regulatory decision later in November for how Enbridge's Mainline network is contracted.
  • September global air travel 53% below September 2019: IATA
    Global air travel in September picked up from August but was still 53% below September 2019's level, the International Air Transport Association said Nov. 3.
  • Norway's Aker BP starts up next phase of Skarv satellite project Aerfugl
    Norway's Aker BP has launched production from the second phase of its Aerfugl project, one of several satellite projects intended to rejuvenate oil and gas production in the Skarv area of the Norwegian Sea, it said Nov. 3.
  • Iran talks that could sway global oil supply by 1.5 million b/d to resume Nov. 29
    The next round of Iran nuclear talks, which could swing global oil supply by 1.5 million b/d next year, have been set for Nov. 29 in Vienna after a five-month pause.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 3% amid rising US supply, Iranian nuclear talk restart
    Crude futures settled down more than 3% Nov. 3 as supply concerns eased amid rising US inventories and a restart date for Iranian nuclear talks.
  • Danish shipping group Monjasa expands US presence with Houston office
    The company said that it sees the new office as offering opportunities to establish upstream and downstream business relationships in the US Gulf Coast region.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil complex resumes slide following US crude inventory build
    US commercial crude oil stocks moved 3.29 million barrels higher in the week ended Oct. 29 to 434.1 million barrels, US EIA data showed.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Global prices rise as fundamentals turn bullish
    The marine fuel 0.5%S market in October was dominated by rising prices and cracks coupled with renewed hope for an increase in bunker demand in coming months.
  • Platts amends volumes for Panama bunkers assessments, updates eWindow instruments
    Platts has changed the ex-wharf volume range for all Panamanian assessments of Marine Fuel 0.5%S and IFO 380 to 500-1,000 mt. The previous range was 500-1,500 mt for Balboa, Cristobal and the Panama Canal.
  • COP26: CDM carbon credits in demand amid talk of CDM continuation under Paris deal, say sources
    The UN Clean Development Mechanism was implemented in 2006 under the Kyoto Protocol and represents the first crediting scheme in history.
  • COP26: Global methane pledge launches with over 100 signatories
    Methane emissions account for about half of the 1 degree Celsius net rise in global average temperature since the pre-industrial era, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
  • A border carbon adjustment could help the US monetize its carbon advantage
    A fee would apply to carbon-intensive imports to account for the costs incurred by US businesses to comply with laws and regulations that limit GHG emissions.
  • Singapore Oct fuel oil paper MOC trades fall 42% from Sep as HSFO demand slumps
    A slide in the traded volume for HSFO swaps comes on the back of a seasonal decrease in demand from power generation companies in South Asia and the Middle East.
  • Fujairah oil product stocks fall slightly amid middle distillates recovery
    Ship fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah, the world's third-largest bunkering hub, probably set a new high for 2021 in October as buyers that had waited for crude oil prices to fall were forced to meet their requirements, sending premiums to a seven-month high, traders told S&P Global Platts.
  • Zhoushan Nov ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S term contracts done at $8-$13/mt premiums
    Suppliers have slightly overcompensated by ramping up the pace of low sulfur fuel oil imports due to concerns over tightening inventories at Zhoushan, especially since bunker sales estimates for October were above-average, sources said.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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