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July 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Inchcape Shipping Services & John Keells Holdings form joint venture in Sri Lanka
  • ZIM in new long-term chartering agreement for ten 7,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Engineering goods export up by 52.61 pc in June
  • Chittagong Port handles over 3 million TEUs in FY21
  • Building the supply chain of the future
  • CONCOR's MMLP Barhi scaling new heights
  • Close to double-digit growth seen in FY22
  • Annual warehousing transactions for top 8 Indian cities projected to grow at 19 pc CAGR over next five years
  • GEODIS acquires Velocity Freight Transport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Closer ties between Antwerp and Liège
  • ADY adds Prima to its locomotive fleet
  • New office in Xi'an
  • Upswing in Duisport
  • Daily links between Belgium and Alsace
  • Racing to Kenya
  • Grimaldi named ICS chairman - designate
  • All-clear signal in Yantian?
  • How Gefco takes the digital path
  • Autonomous port truck system implemented
  • Swissport opens new US station
  • Eichinger to take charge
  • DHL in the land of plenty
  • Fresh breeze for Port of Valencia
  • One million HGVs to be taken off the roads
  • More multi mission aircraft for Paraguay
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New CFO to land at Boeing

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Vietnam trade still booming, but new Covid restrictions may prove a threat
  • Frantic spending spree in S&P containership market has left the well dry
  • Disruption hitting Europe's auto factories not just about semiconductors
  • OOCL profits double as first-half performance outstrips Covid-hit 2020
  • US supply chains still congested, but it's a silver lining for overheated California
  • Warning to shippers: expect high freight rates and disruption to last a while
  • Zim to charter another seven dual-fuelled newbuilds from Seaspan
  • To beat rising charter rates, TS Lines aims to boost its owned fleet
  • High praise for Ever Given crew as vessel finally sets sail from Suez
  • Belarus leader threatens to block transit of EU-China freight lanes
  • M&A radar: Swift (K)night deal - the day after
  • Under the radar: 'We want you' - New Orleans' gateway hub getting underway

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Damen licenses Conrad to build two Multi Cats for GLDD
    Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a license agreement with Conrad Industries. The agreement will see Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard construct two Damen Multi Cats for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
  • Ørsted bids for Maryland's Skipjack Wind 2
    Ørsted said today that it has submitted a bid to the Maryland Public Service Commission to develop Skipjack Wind 2, a proposed project of up to 760 MW. The bid is in
  • 3D model class process used in barge modification
    A barge modification project carried out by Valdez, Alaska, headquartered Stillwater Marine Services LLC for Brice Marine has been completed using the ABS 3D model-based class process. The barge has undergone a
  • VIDEO: Ever Given under way again
    Arab language TV channels were this morning streaming video of the containership Ever Given under way following its release by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The ship was in the headlines for

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Greeks say Europe's carbon market plans should focus on commercial operators
    Theodore Veniamis, president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, said it was of 'utmost importance that policy makers recognise where...
  • Dry bulk FFA volumes surge to fresh high
    Tanker freight futures volumes drop on moribund market for tankers even as oil price rises
  • IEA wants greater transparency for 'carbon neutral' LNG
    There have been at least 15 LNG cargoes sold over the past two years using emissions offsets, according to the...
  • Greek ferries face further losses as fuel prices offset traffic gains
    'Bunker prices are double what they were last year so traffic is going to be better but the financial results...
  • Box shipping faces image problem despite best efforts
    Carriers are doing all they can to restore capacity to the market. But the industry is not designed for rapid...
  • Cosco Shipping earnings boosted by container bonanza
    Container shipping subsidiary OOCL saw revenue more than double in the second quarter to $3.5bn
  • UK clubs join ranks of marine mutual loss-makers
    P&I sector expected to opt for third year of high single-digit percentage point rate hikes as marine mutuals continue to...
  • Carrier capacity crunch sees sales records broken
    Box carriers don't have the slot capacity for the volumes they need to carry. They are now willing to bid...
  • Box volumes show little sign of let-up
    Strong demand sentiment was sustained through May with Far East exports continuing to drive numbers. Year-to-date traffic is up nearly...
  • Safe Bulkers clinches newbuild kamsarmax deal
    Company president says it is gradually renewing its fleet, and continues to invest in the most efficient, environmentally-friendly vessels available...
  • Nobu Su jailed for two years for contempt of court
    Former billionaire shipowner found to have lied, hid assets and blatantly contravened court orders in long-running dispute with Greek shipowner...
  • TS Lines orders four 7,000 teu newbuilds at Waigaoqiao
    The eco-design fresh tonnage will meet the NOx Tier III standards and the phase 3 requirements of the Energy Efficiency...
  • Avance Gas secures 'sustainability-linked' funding for two VLGCs
    The loan will be connected to Poseidon Principles carbon intensity targets and will finance two dual-fuel LPG newbuilds set for...
  • Ever Given begins exiting Suez Canal after compensation deal
    The Ever Given is leaving the Suez Canal after its owners, insurers and the Suez Canal Authority signed a deal...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Marine insurers failing to reimburse ransom payments | Shipbuilders face mixed outlook as newbuild costs soar |...
  • ONE said to be in talks for six 24,000 teu newbuilds
    ONE tells Lloyd's List it is analysing its newbuilding options, although 'nothing is yet firm and ready for public announcement'
  • Florida ports closed ahead of tropical storm
    The National Weather Service forecast Elsa would make landfall along the northwest Florida Gulf coast within hours before moving across...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Blast on container ship at Jebel Ali rattles Dubai
  • Vancouver intermodal delayed after British Columbia fire damage
  • Ex-Sea-Land executive, containerization pioneer Tolan dead at 88
  • US inland freight networks creaking under peak season strain
  • Cosco predicts 40-fold increase in H1 net profit
  • Port congestion, labor shortages increasing costs for food shippers
  • Truck capacity constraints worsen on US-Mexico border

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Containership explosion at Jebel Ali Port shakes Dubai
  • Genco Shipping linked to $72m buy of Navigare ultramax trio
  • Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals
  • OSV-turned-rescue boat saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month
  • Togo jails nine men for up to 20 years in first piracy trial
  • Carbon prices in Europe helping capesize demand as coal cargoes go east
  • TS Lines doubling up on Chinese neo-panamax containership orders
  • Scorpio Group doubles size of pool for older handymax units
  • Knutsen named as shipowner behind Hyundai Samho LNG carrier order
  • Penfield Marine teams with Macquarie on first carbon-neutral voyage
  • Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals
  • OSV on rescue duty saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month
  • OOCL more than doubles second quarter revenue to $3.5bn as boom goes on
  • Two shareholders take aim at merger of Diamond S and International Seaways
  • Procopiou to buy Greece's Skaramangas shipyard
  • Ever Given sails again as 100-day Suez Canal saga ends
  • Capesize sales trail smaller bulkers, with focus on 10-year-old ships
  • Samudera sells again as 2008-built feeder containership fetches $12.5m
  • IEA calls for more transparency on 'carbon-neutral' LNG shipments
  • Alpha Bulkers spends $102m to snap up Shanghai Waigaoqiao bulkers
  • Tanker owners feel the pain as bunker prices hit 17-month high
  • Heaven or hell: Opec+ deadlock leads to uncertain outlook for tankers
  • Axxis Geo changes name as it moves into carbon reduction investments
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries workers down tools and occupy crane
  • Nobu Su sent back to prison for 24 months for contempt of court
  • Turkish captain repatriated after a year in Egypt aboard powerless, Covid-stricken ship
  • Galbraiths bulks up on S&P, carbon expertise and tankers
  • ABC Maritime tanker released by Nigeria after more than three years
  • Bulker crew members hospitalised and outbreak hits tanker despite jabs
  • Ships are still a target in 'shadow war' between Israel and Iran
  • Sole Shipping among buyers feasting on Xihe tanker fleet
  • Yangzijiang to pull in another $1bn in orders, analyst predicts
  • SK Shipping doubles up on VLGC newbuildings at Hyundai Samho
  • Sinokor scraps fourth LNG carrier in eight months

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Port of Vancouver feels squeeze from CN, CP wildfire backlog
    A disruption to CN and CP rail service caused by a wildfire is putting the Port of Vancouver under pressure as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd warn...
  • Port Houston awards $99M for expansion projects
    McCarthy Construction Cos. has been awarded three projects to help handle growing cargo volumes on the Texas Gulf Coast.
  • DHL Express invests $360M in Americas to keep up with e-commerce
    DHL Express is constantly investing in its network, but the growth of e-commerce is accelerating expansion of its operations.
  • Group to build 1.2 million-square-foot industrial park near Savannah port
    The project continues the region's hot streak in attracting logistics development.
  • Ship values are soaring amid secondhand sales 'frenzy'
    More box ships, bulkers and tankers are changing hands than ever before - good news for ship values and stocks.
  • Ever Given finally released from custody in Egypt
    The saga of the Ever Given moves to its next chapter as the container ship that captured the world's attention when it became wedged between...
  • Port of Yantian productivity rapidly improves but export delays persist
    The biggest container shipping line in the world says container traffic at the massive Port of Yantian in China is moving much better after COVID...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Two UAE firms in talks to build green ammonia facility powered by 2 GW solar plant
    Project is second green ammonia facility expected to be built in KIZAD.
  • Energy rout extends as market eyes OPEC+ discord, rising supply outlooks
    Stronger US dollar adds to downward pressure on crude prices.
  • First delivery of GEO futures sees 21,000 offsets transferred at the start of July: CME
    Development of forward market for carbon credits has been obstructed so far by a bullish price trend in the spot market.
  • Fujairah crude storage set to reach 10 mil cu m, more projects being discussed: FOIZ
    **Current crude, product storage combined exceeds 10 mil cu m.
  • SHIPPING: Ultra large container ship Ever Given released from Suez Canal
    **Cargo deliveries to hinge on GA adjustment **Ever Given's next survey at Port Said
  • Saudi Aramco's Aug crude OSP hike beats market expectations, supply worries linger
    **Arab Super Light up $1/b, others by 80 cents/b **Spot premiums may still rise on delayed OPEC+ output hikes
  • Surging prices kill thirst of China's independent refiners for feedstock imports
    **June feedstock imports at 6-month low **Refiners turn to domestic inventories to cut costs
  • Taiwan's Formosa may cut fuel oil exports in July on higher gasoline crack, maintenance: source
    Gasoline crack spread has been strong in particular, due to tightening regional supply. China is expected to sharply reduce gasoline exports for July, S&P Global Platts reported previously.
  • SHIPPING: Tankers freight seen weak in Q3 as supply weighs
    The slowdown in demand caused by the pandemic has shown a marginal recovery but not enough to bring around a turnaround.
  • Saudi Aramco hikes August crude OSPs for all destinations
    Saudi Aramco had raised its official selling prices for crude loading in August for all destinations, the Saudi Arabian energy group said July 6.
  • Vietnam domestic motor fuel demand to sink further as COVID-19 wave spreads
    This new wave in Vietnam is very serious. It has spread quickly and the government is doing all it can to contain it, one market source based in Vietnam told Platts.
  • TENDER DATA: India's BPCL seeks up to 1.9 mil mt LPG for 2022
    Specs & quantity: Up to 1.5 million mt segregated propane & butane and another 400,000 mt LPG mix. A firm contract for LPG mix would be placed only for January-September 2022. Buyers have option to extend it to December 2022 provided such option is exercised by June 30, 2022.
  • KPI OceanConnect completes 1st carbon-neutral fuel supply to aid sustainable shipping
    The voluntary carbon units were derived from a wind farm in Texas and verified by Verra Registry, KPI OceanConnect said in a statement on July 6.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall to six-week low on higher summer demand
    Heavy distillates inventories were down 33% from this time last year, according to the FOIZ data provided exclusively to Platts. Stockpiles may continue to decline after Pakistan State Oil bought 65,000 mt of 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil, with maximum 3.5% sulfur from Vitol for delivery to Port Qasim over July 21-29 at a premium of $52.28/mt to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 180 CST HSFO assessments, CFR, Platts reported earlier.
  • S Korea's bunker fuel demand shows signs of picking up
    Given the volatility in the Asian fuel oil cargo market, buyers have drifted to the sidelines awaiting clear pricing cues, or pull spot inquiries in anticipation of price corrections.
  • TENDER DATA: India's MRPL sells 65,000 mt diesel for July 25-27 loading
    Price: Premium of around $1/b to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments and Mean of Argus Mideast Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments, FOB
  • Theme International VCC: Theme International Trading to join Asia oil products paper MOCs
    Platts welcomes all relevant feedback regarding MOC participation.

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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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