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May 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops AI solution for ship safety
  • Impact of Suez Canal closure on Europe's ports less severe than expected: Analysis
  • First consignment of non-basmati rice exported from Paradip Port
  • Govt urged to notify RoDTEP rates & announce new FTP soon
  • APSEZ shines in FY21
  • Monsoon restrictions on berthing & movement of vessels at Mumbai Port
  • American Airlines Cargo expands temperature-controlled shipping capabilities
  • CEVA Logistics implementing new block train, multimodal solutions from China to European ports
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo brings in Covid relief material
  • P. D. Prasad & Sons swiftly clears cryogenic oxygen tanks at Panagarh Air Base
  • Qatar Airways Cargo helping in Covid-19 relief efforts
  • GST collections touch record high in April
  • Partial modification of Public Notice No. 93/2020 dated 29.07.2020 regarding E-Sanchit
  • DIAL emerging as hub to handle Covid cargo consignments
  • IGST on oxygen concentrators imported for personal use reduced

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimisation à la française
  • Air cargo demand: all time high in March
  • Less cargo theft in Mexico
  • Barking to receive new customs facility
  • ONE takes great leap in 2020
  • Fuelled by growing air cargo volumes
  • Thurner joins board
  • One-stop-shop directly on site
  • Gefco 's air & sea wins in 2020
  • Far East-UK traffic particularly hit
  • Trains deliver steel from Italy to Austria
  • TFI International digests UPS Freight
  • Caring for DHL Express' A330 engines
  • Faradair appoints Tinseth and Anderson
  • China-Europe-Rail benefits from Suez crisis
  • Gruber grows near Milan
  • Circles in the sand in Brussels
  • Strategic changes for SEA Electric
  • Rejuvenating the world's freighter fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Protect Australian trade from 'foreign carriers and their overseas masters'
  • Government orders striking Montreal longshoremen back to work, by law
  • Samskip unveils global air freight service from Schiphol, and eyes own aircraft
  • Container contract system broken - BCOs steer toward short-term deals
  • Record first quarter for XPO as it prepares to spin off logistics arm
  • Airbus sees gap in widebody freighter market as Boeing is hit by new rules
  • Gefco 2020 revenue hit hard by pandemic, but cost-cutting eased the pain
  • Cool chain veteran Frank Cascante to lead pharma & healthcare sales at JAS
  • M&A radar: DSV + Agility - photo album packed up
  • On the wires: CMA CGM leads the (almost) one-horse LNG box ship race

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • NCLH donates $10 million to Alaska communities hit by cruise ban
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announces is providing $10 million in cash support to six Alaska port
  • "Nuisance" tugboat scuttled off Alaska
    An abandoned tugboat deemed to be a "nuisance vessel" was scuttled offshore Southeast Alaska, Sunday. The operation to sink the derelict tugboat Lumberman was carried out by the City and Borough of
  • BV releases "Ammonia-Prepared" class notation
    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an "Ammonia-Prepared" notation and has developed a rule note for ammonia as a marine fuel to support shipowners, designers, shipyards, and charterers in advancing their
  • Ocean Infinity acquires subsea software specialist
    Ocean Infinity, the Houston-based company building an "armada" of robotic ships, reports that it has acquired Portugal based software engineering specialists Abyssal. Abyssal develops and implements proprietary software solutions for the offshore
  • Will this be Africa's next piracy hot spot?
    Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global warns that an insurgency by a militant group in Mozambique poses a serious maritime security threat. Dryad reports that on March 24, the militant
  • Bollinger Shipyards celebrates 75th anniversary
    Lockport, La., headquartered Bollinger Shipyards today unveiled a commemorative logo celebrating its 75th anniversary that it will use for the remainder of the year. "My grandfather started this company in 1946 as
  • J.F. Brennan opens new location in Paducah
    La Crosse, Wis., headquartered marine construction firm J.F. Brennan Company has recently established a permanent presence in the Mid-South Region. The company's new Mid-South location is in Paducah, Ky., and will provide
  • EBDG makes leadership team promotions
    Seattle-headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has announces changes to its executive leadership team. These changes come shortly after the appointment of Robert Ekse to president
  • SCA member shipyards get $7 million in grants
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that nine of its members received more than $7 million in the latest round of awards under the U.S. Maritime Administration's Small Shipyard Grant Program.

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Mozambique security delay fuels uncertainty over status of 17 newbuilding LNG carriers
    The Mozambique LNG project is Africa's largest energy project with liquefied natural gas supposed to come online in 2024, but...
  • GMS defends Maersk scrapping record after Danish criticism
    Industry groups defend Maersk's record on shipbreaking after Danish government says it will investigate the reflagging and recycling of four...
  • Paul Ioannidis, guardian of the Onassis legacy, dies at 97
    His 33 years of training experience convinced him that human error was the ultimate cause of most accidents and of...
  • Class future lies in confidence, not certainty, says BV
    Bureau Veritas is gathering expertise from across the business to explore safety and sustainability issues beyond the confines of maritime
  • Dry bulk freight futures soar as trading volumes hit 13-year high
    Volatility on the back of rising commodities prices sees nearly 816m tonnes of freight traded in first four months of...
  • Europe's ports survive Suez surge
    Congestion at Europe's key hubs has not increased significantly because of the Suez Canal closure. But the relief was relative...
  • Marine LNG fleet set to expand despite World Bank rejection
    Titan LNG has questioned the the lifecycle emissions analysis available for hydrogen and ammonia, pointing out that liquefied natural gas...
  • Coronavirus outbreak on bulker off Canada
    Thirteen crew have tested positive for coronavirus on a bulk carrier at Newfoundland. The local seafarers' union said the case...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Singapore extends crew change prohibitions to South Asian countries | Biden's recovery plan in first 100 days...
  • Biden's recovery plan in first 100 days will benefit shipping
    There is no doubt that the US economy is rebounding due to Mr Biden's efforts, which have largely resulted in...
  • Castor Maritime extends fleet to continue diversification push
    The purchase en bloc of five tankers came days after Castor agreed to acquire a 2011 China-built panamax dry bulk...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping bags Rio Tinto dual-fuel bulker charter
    Eastern Pacific's belief in LNG-fuelled tonnage during the past few years has led the shipowner and shipmanagement company to develop...
  • Japanese liners build offshore wind ventures
    Japanese shipping lines are building up capabilities to support a national offshore wind drive
  • Singapore extends crew-change prohibitions to South Asian countries
    Synergy chief executive Rajesh Unni says the humanitarian crisis brewing at sea calls for solidarity, co-ordination and decisive policy
  • Gunvor compensates Exmar for FSRU termination
    Gunvor and Exmar were locked in arbitration proceedings regarding a ten-year FSRU charter after a project in Bangladesh came to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Ascend-uShip integration a sign of increasing LTL demand
  • Costs rising as supply chain 'messiness' extends inland: B2B sellers
  • Air cargo stuck in high-pressure 'Plan B' reality: Volga-Dnepr
  • Hapag-Lloyd finds new yard for NY-NJ empty containers
  • Longshore labor pressure building across North America

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Shipowners and charities unite to provide emergency funds for Indian seafarers
  • DHT Holdings reveals new financing as tankers stay depressed
  • Cheniere supplies its first carbon-neutral LNG cargo to Shell
  • One year after calling time on tankers, Chappell sees more pain ahead
  • Baltic Dry Index at its highest since 2010 World Cup as capesizes hit new peak
  • Columbia targets Scandinavian tanker growth with Seatrans tie-up
  • Digital technology reshapes the shipping agenda
  • GAC Bunker Fuels to seek LNG supply barge for US west coast
  • Entire Polarcus board resigns as liquidation looms
  • LNG-fuelled newbuilding numbers rise 50% in a month
  • C Transport Maritime companies buy bulkers while asset values remain low
  • Insurer Skuld confirms plans to seek Asta Capital buyer
  • Trafigura charters LPG-fuelled VLGC quartet to be built at Hyundai Samho
  • Standard Chartered seals first ESG-linked derivatives deal with Trafigura
  • Decarbonisation will want your last penny in shipping investment
  • India is the unknown as IEA paints positive demand picture for tankers
  • Corrado Passera's illimity Bank enters shipping with Montanari fleet renewal loan
  • Restructured Alpha Adriatic sells MR tanker to Norwegian lessee
  • Koch buys 2020 Bulkers stake in share sale that will fund Troim's LNG-fuelled ships
  • Shipping dives into the age of digital transformation
  • Atlas earnings to jump 50% as 'massive' revenue backlog hits $12bn

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Brace for impact: Data shows US import demand still rising
    Importers are scrambling as demand sails past ocean transport supply. The numbers paint an ominous picture for cargo shippers.
  • Canada's Cargojet explores U.S. investment
    Cargojet wants a bigger slice of the U.S. e-commerce and heavy air cargo market. It's looking for an investment opportunity and has identified new trends...
  • Lufthansa replicates sharkskin to boost fuel efficiency of cargo jets
    he microgeometry of a shark's skin reduces friction and allows it to move faster in the water. Lufthansa Cargo is applying that same capability to...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: How much bigger will box ships get?
    2001: Several shipping lines are close to ordering the first container ships of 8,000- to 9,000-TEU capacity, but others in the industry are warning of...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil-Marine Fuel 0.5%S spread hits near 9-month high on strong gasoil
    The spread between FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil and Marine Fuel 0.5%S was assessed at its widest on May 3, since Aug. 11 last year, on the back of a strong gasoil market and a slightly weaker Marine Fuel 0.5%S.
  • European fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC falls to 110,000 mt in April
    The volume of fuel oil swaps traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in London in April dropped to 110,000 mt from March's 370,000 mt, as the market slowed down following a busy month.
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length reaches 15-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures were up 15,264 contracts to a 15-month high of 116,147 in the week to April 27, according to ICE data.
  • April fuel oil barge volumes traded in London MOC rose 64.18% on month
    April volumes of fuel oil traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process in London rose 64.18% on the month, with 0.5% sulfur barge volumes up 148.65%% and 3.5%S barges were up 14.96%.
  • Norway's Nel Q1 hydrogen electrolyzer sales hit by pandemic
    Norwegian hydrogen electrolyzer producer Nel suffered a loss its first-quarter sales as the coronavirus pandemic slowed business and delayed the closing of orders, the company said May 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude hits 7-week high on bullish demand outlooks
    Crude oil futures on May 4 settled at the highest since mid-March as improved demand outlooks in Europe, the US and China overshadowed the downside impacts of regional pandemic lockdowns.
  • US Gulf Coast Colonial Pipeline no. 2 gasoil price sinks to near one-year low amid RVO strength
    The US Gulf Coast pipeline no. 2 gasoil assessed price fell to a near one-year low May 4 as Renewable Volume Obligation blending costs surged to new all-time highs.
  • EMEA Middle Distillates: Key market indicators
    European distillates markets looked mostly stronger May 4, with the prompt structure on the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures trading at the two-month high reached on April 30.
  • New York marine gasoil reaches 15-month high amid NYMEX ULSD strength
    Ex-wharf marine gasoil (MGO) prices at New York Harbor May 4 hit the highest level in more than 15 months, driven by a strong energy complex buoyed by relaxing pandemic restrictions.
  • INTERVIEW: World's largest green hydrogen project eyes Australian ammonia exports
    **26-GW solar, wind project to supply H2 at $2/kg **Green ammonia exports expected from 2027 **Sales to target utilities, industry, shipping
  • Granholm eyes tough path to slash emissions in half by 2030 without assist from Congress
    "So before any oil companies start to go bankrupt, you have got to diversify," Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said April 26
  • REFINERY NEWS: Works at some Russian refineries draw to a close: sources
    Spring maintenance has been completed or is drawing to a close at some Russian refineries, but elsewhere works are ongoing or about to start, according to market sources.
  • Total completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunker operation at Dunkirk
    **Operation for world's largest LNG powered containership **Titan announces development of LNG/bio-LNG bunker vessel
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Sluggish demand in bunkers market stagnates global supply
    The European marine fuel oil crack spread has come under pressure over the last month, continuing to retreat from the 2021 highs that it saw in February.
  • Open interest for Singapore fuel oil forward curves on ICE tick lower in April
    The inflow of arbitrage cargoes is expected to fall in May, while the downstream bunker market remained bearish due to weak demand, market sources said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher as easing restrictions in Europe offset India's COVID-19 surge
    "The uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak in India will continue to pose the biggest downside risk to oil prices for now," OCBC Treasury Research analysts said in a May 4 note.
  • Venezuela's April crude output falls to an average 520,000 b/d: internal reports
    Lack of light crude to dilute the extra-heavy crude, electrical failures, thefts of materials, and unscheduled well shutdowns led to the decline.
  • LPG, oil operations at Indian ports normal amid COVID-19 measures
    "There has been no berthing restrictions as of now at any LPG port due to COVID-19," one importer said.
  • Hong Kong May ex-wharf bunker term differential inked at $15-$20/mt discount to Singapore gasoil
    "Term contracts are mostly inked with container vessels, since bunker-only calls have dried up," a trader said.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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