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September 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships
  • ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service
  • Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms
  • Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer
  • Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31
  • Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021
  • Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August
  • MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence
  • Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Repairs to Mumbai Port berth
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience
  • Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August
  • Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari
  • SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad
  • Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport
  • CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee
  • July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand
  • MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24
  • MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Always on the ball"
  • More hinterland connections for Kiel
  • Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong
  • Fast weekly rail service
  • Helena Melnikov now leads BME
  • Contract for very large gas carrier
  • Panattoni Europe conquers Paris
  • BLR breaks three records in August
  • Field test for e-truck in rough conditions
  • Car carriers set a trend
  • Reopening borders with historic GSA partner
  • Digital CRM customised for logistics business
  • Head of network for Pall-Ex
  • Terminal manager for Hams Hall region
  • Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs
  • Mixed results in Auckland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss supplies for Ukraine
  • Russia to containerise postal items

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move
  • Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon
  • Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung
  • Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities'
  • Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization
    The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut
    Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8,
  • FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders
    Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through
  • How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track?
    Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move
    Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen...
  • Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires
    Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks
  • LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys
    One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with...
  • Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse
    Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster...
  • BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for...
  • CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension
    Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp
  • Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive
    Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist
  • Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires
    The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since...
  • Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks
    World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they...
  • Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient
    Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with...
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO
    Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July...
  • Daily Briefing
    China is starting to dominate marine insurance | The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on...
  • Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low
    Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of...
  • China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup
    A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity
  • ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports
  • Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale
  • MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call
  • Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates
  • New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit
    The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit
  • Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector
    Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed
  • VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player
    Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal
  • Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines
    Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint
    US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks
  • End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way
    Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds
  • Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market
    Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships
  • Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down
    Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet
  • Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m
    Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise
  • Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say
    Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases
    Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate
  • 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers
    Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys
    New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors
  • Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet
    New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point
  • Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits
    At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020
  • Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta
    Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic
  • Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest
    Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday
  • Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy
    Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions
  • GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push
    Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings
  • China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value
    Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform
  • Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach
    Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer
  • LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations
    As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels
  • KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank
    Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year
  • Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals
    Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market
  • New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet
    Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds
  • Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say
    China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas
  • Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping
    Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step
  • Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators
    Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers
  • Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade
    But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient
  • Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey
    ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game
  • Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest
    South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share
  • Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments
    Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands
  • LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures
    But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022
  • Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood
    Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright
  • Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation
    State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers
  • CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four
    Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan
  • Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on
  • Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility
    Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state.
  • Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power
    Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
  • TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic
    Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report
    Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery.
  • Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand
    **Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps **Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side
  • UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project
    **Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields **Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery
  • Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row
    **Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports **Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates
  • NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends
    **Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level **European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level
  • Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer
    **240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins **$7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues
    Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan.
  • Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital
    **Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 **Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030
  • CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d
    **Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year **Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness
    The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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