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April 4, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC Group reaches agreement with Bolloré Group for acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics
  • Pristine Logistics all set to acquire Sical Logistics
  • Long-term container ocean freight rates up almost 100% year-on-year: Analysis
  • Paradip Port achieves highest ever
  • Schedule reliability improves slightly in February 2022
  • The Greenback holds sway
  • Mumbai Port highlights Sagarmala projects
  • Settlement and 'follow' clause in Marine Insurance
  • Minister updates on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on shipping
  • Leading B-School NITIE to reduce academia-industry gap in supply chain logistics
  • DGFT extends FTP till Sep. 30
  • India emerging as preferred sugar supplier
  • DPA Board confers on key issues
  • CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No. 10AB
  • Textile industry seeks duty free imports
  • National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built by TATA Projects

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bolloré and MSC clinch deal in Africa
  • US class I railway launches domestic service
  • Logistics guidance for sustainability ahead
  • Supporting B737 P2F conversions at Gatwick
  • Improving aerodynamics to save fuel
  • BDB elects new presidium
  • Repurchase of Gefco shares?
  • Thessaloniki prepares for ULCVs
  • Smiling faces in Hong Kong
  • Long HGVs expand European fleet
  • Aeroterm gets two warehouses near YUL
  • MSK Pharmalogistik finds new location
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swissport chooses Ilse De Loof
  • Brazilian terminal orders new equipment
  • Nearly 1,500 safest drivers join Circle of Honour
  • Australia to expand intermodal facilities
  • Alaska Air Cargo: two more 737 cargo freighters

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • CMA CGM poised to acquire Gefco before sanctions hobble operations
  • AirBridgeCargo fleet starts to break up as lessors demand their aircraft back
  • Container freight rates seem unfazed by global issues and remain above par
  • 'You Snooze While We Dooze' service set to hit the B2C 'sweet spot'
  • US Senate agrees reform to Shipping Act as more shipper complaints hit lines
  • Yara International orders 15 terminals for bunkering blue ammonia
  • Allcargo opts for asset-light growth strategy, selling non-core business
  • Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and some feeders
  • Unions accuse UK government of failing workers as P&O Ferries 'gets away with it'
  • M&A radar: Winning MSC balks at M'rsk & CMA CGM path with BAL deal
  • FedEx aims high as US authorities eye cargo drones more favourably

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Plan for Scandinavian ammonia bunkering network moves ahead
    Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International, which is one of the world's largest ammonia producers, is starting to make good on its commitment to make carbon-free ammonia fuel bunkering a reality. It has
  • Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam
    Holland America Line's cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in
  • Conrad optimistic after reporting profitable 2021
    Conrad Industries Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD), Morgan City, La., reports that net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, was $6.5 million compared to net loss of $4.0 million in
  • Exam scam defendant faces additional charge
    A defendant in the ongoing exam scam case involving a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's Regional Exam Center (REC) New Orleans in Mandeville, La., faces an additional charge of
  • Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes Senate
    The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.,) and John Thune (R.-S.D.) has passed the Senate by a voice vote. The legislation aims to help fix supply
  • Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip
    The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 - 8. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the M/V Mississippi in selected towns along
  • AWO applauds Tennessee General Assembly for passing Jones Act resolution
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for passing SJR0954, a resolution that reinforces support for the Jones Act, the foundational law of American maritime requiring that any vessel
  • Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization
    Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • P&O Ferries: Backwash drags politicians under
    This was more spin than substance, designed to placate public and media outrage while doing little to address the root...
  • Largest-ever emergency oil reserve release to weigh on tanker market
    Two of the four US Strategic Petroleum Reserves sites have pipeline links to crude export terminals, but sales are likely to...
  • Panama Canal restructures tariffs in effort to simplify
    The Panama Canal Authority is looking to reduce the number of tariffs it offers. Under new proposals, vessels capacity will attract...
  • Clubs warn of contaminated HSFO from Singapore
    While suppliers of the tainted fuel were not identified, clubs have cited a cause for concern given an increase in...
  • Carriers need to strike a balance between 'greener' and 'bigger'
    In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is rising, trading patterns are shifting and incremental growth of shipping demand cannot be...
  • US shipping regulation reform one step closer
    US exporters hope changes to shipping regulation will reduce costs and increase capacity. But the changes are unlikely to have...
  • Carbon market measures could raise over $3trn, says World Bank
    A World Bank report found market-based measures to tax or cap shipping emissions could raise $1trn to $3.7trn by 2050...
  • Carriers set to ride out market volatility
    Economic and geo-political uncertainty risks lower demand. But any recovery of supply chains in unlikely before 2023
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping
    Lloyd's List's latest quarterly outlook for shipping examines the trends across all shipping sectors, so for this week's edition of...
  • Have we reached peak uncertainty?
    Lloyd's List's latest shipping health check remains largely unchanged from the last quarter, but the uncertainty that lies beyond requires...
  • Tankers: Russia to the rescue for 'putrid' market
    Crude, product and fuel oil seaborne trades are being recalibrated, as higher insurance costs and sanctions on Russia's oil and...
  • Yara to bunker green ammonia
    Yara International is to launch the world's first ammonia bunkering network in Scandinavia
  • P&O Ferries backlash leaves UK ports in legal limbo
    Port leaders are concerned that they could be sued by operators under the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act of 1847...
  • GoodBulk sees strong market for capesizes after record profit
    Trade 'tensions could also be a positive for dry bulk tonne miles in the longer term if they reshuffle trade...
  • LNG: Generational energy crisis ensnares fleet
    Disruption from the global pandemic, followed by geopolitical turmoil that imperils European energy security, is driving record volatility across all...
  • Cosco expects record first-quarter profits
    Chinese investment bank CICC says the results meet its expectations and estimates company profitability to remain strong for 2022
  • Daily Briefing
    Marine insurer drops Sovcomflot cover | Flag states should terminate Russian vessel certificates if sanctions block payout, IMO rules |...
  • P&O Ferries: Less than the sum of its (old) parts
    P&O Ferries was once a visionary leader in the English Channel and European shortsea trades but has lost out to...
  • China Merchants doubles down on LNG tanker order
    Chinese owner suggests some of its fresh tonnage on order may engage in short or medium-term contracts
  • Shipping investment sector facing a 'volatile backdrop'
    'Equity markets are down about 75% year on year,' says DNB Markets managing director James Cirenza. 'This has been a...
  • Keppel Corp's merger talks with Sembcorp Marine Singapore move forward
    Companies issue joint statement saying talks are continuing and they are committed to reaching a definitive agreement within weeks
  • MSC agrees $6.3bn deal to acquire Bollore Group's Africa logistics unit
    MSC said acquiring Bollore SE 'reaffirms the group's long-standing commitment to invest in Africa and to strengthen supply chains across the continent, and to connect...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • New fee to support zero-emission drayage fleet at LA-LB
  • PSA completes terminal deal to become Halifax's sole operator
  • China's chassis, container role 'entrenched' by government: FMC's Bentzel
  • US East Coast port congestion hindering trans-Atlantic trade
  • Maersk unit orders wind installation vessel for US projects

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Panamax and supramax bulker spot markets slump as demand takes a hit
  • Frontline and SFL axe two VLCC charters as ships exit Fredriksen's stead
  • How Gary Vogel's latest hedge changed the CMA commodore dinner
  • US to ready to process Jones Act waivers after release of oil reserve
  • Holland America ship chartered to house Ukrainian refugees
  • UK authorities launch criminal and civil probes into P&O firings
  • Cheniere strikes option to charter Flex LNG ship on term deal
  • Special report: Five fuels that will power the future of shipping
  • Dr Lynn Loo: Piloting shipping's move into alternative fuels
  • Lease financing: a cheaper way to tap wind power whose time is yet to come
  • Biden's era of 'freedom gas' promises to unshackle shipowners
  • All options are on the table as new Klaveness boss Ernst Meyer plots growth
  • Seafarers face life behind bars after major cocaine raid
  • Hyundai Glovis steps up car carrier fire prevention measures
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit prospect means tanker IPO trigger could be pulled this year
  • Yara ups green ante with order for world's first ammonia bunker stations
  • Insurer Beazley shakes up its underwriting team
  • Bring on the bio: LNG bunker buyers look to their decarbonisation pathways
  • LNG fuelling uptake rises, but sky-high gas prices deter use
  • Grindrod Shipping boss Martyn Wade steps down after 14 years
  • Newbuilding debut: Citic Financial Leasing splashes $315m on ultramax bulk carriers
  • Hope for VLCCs as slow-steaming thins out tonnage list
  • Confused by digital? Neutral tool is step towards shipping software comparison site
  • Eastern Pacific provides safe haven for Ukrainian employees caught up in war
  • Singapore offshore yard merger delayed until end of April
  • Singapore eyes 'Thames Barrier'-style technology to protect yards from rising sea levels

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Can accordion-style folding containers unclog crowded ports, distribution centers?
    Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • US DOE seeks bids for next batch of SPR crude deliveries by April 12
    Refiners and oil traders looking to snag barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve have until April 12 to bid on 30 million barrels set for release from mid-May through June, the Department of Energy said in the first of several expected notices of sale.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices dip after IEA joins historic US SPR release
    Crude oil futures dipped April 1 after the International Energy Agency agreed to an unspecified release of crude oil from its member countries' stocks following a more notable decline March 31 when the White House announced a record-high release of 180 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • ExxonMobil forced to temporarily shut UK fuel depots over climate protests
    ExxonMobil has restored normal operations at "most" of its four UK fuel supply terminals affected by environmental protests earlier April 1 and expects to reopen all the deports shortly after police intervention, the company said April 1.
  • CLEAN TANKER QUARTERLY: Russia to dominate market outlook moving forward
    In an unprecedented quarter in which the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a tumultuous change in market dynamics, a divide quickly materialized to cloud the market.
  • Bunker markets avoid Russia as supply tightens across Black Sea: expert
    Buyers and suppliers have turned cautious following increased financial sanctions against Russia, and it has become increasingly difficult to get credit to buy Russian-origin cargoes.
  • ExxonMobil suspends deliveries from four UK fuel depots due to protests
    Exxon said "small protests" were currently underway outside its Hythe, Birmingham, Purfleet and West London fuel terminals adding that its other fuel terminal at Avonmouth was not affected.
  • S&P Global discontinues average bunker cost assessments for three container routes April 1
    The discontinuation, which will affect the fronthaul and backhaul legs on the three routes, is part of a streamlining of S&P Global data sets.
  • European VGO loadings stable on week as Russian exports linger in the doldrums
    Loadings of Russian-origin VGO continued to be hampered by the decisions of most European buyers to shun Russian oil products, cutting their proportion of total cargoes.
  • Russian crude transfer between tankers blocked by activists off Denmark, says Greenpeace
    Greenpeace UK identified at least 299 vessels carrying Russian oil and gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, the organization said in a statement March 31.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Sapref commences staggered shutdown of units
    The pause on Sapref's operations comes as South Africa's Engen refinery previously said it will be proceeding with the conversion of its Durban refinery into a terminal.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices fall as weaker crude outweighs supply limitations
    *Singapore braces for less HSFO from Middle East *Lack of Russian product at European ports *Volatility, tight MGO on US East Coast
  • REFINERY NEWS: New Zealand's Refinings NZ starts terminal operations at Marsden Point
    New Zealand's sole refinery Marsden Point was expected to convert operations to an import-only fuel terminal Channel Infrastructure from April 1, 2022.
  • European March fuel oil swaps trade volumes in MOC plummet to 115,000 mt
    The fuel oil market complex in March remains well supported by supply tightness, especially in the low sulfur market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 10.83% on week to 873,000 mt: Insights Global
    The is the fifth week in a row that has seen stocks drop.
  • FEATURE: Excess fuel oil weighing on Russian refinery runs
    Russian refineries have been carrying out large-scale upgrades in recent years aimed primarily at reducing fuel oil output in favor of higher yields of lighter products.
  • Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q1 settles at Yen 84,300/kl
    The settled quarterly price, widely used by bunker fuel suppliers and shipowners in Japan's domestic market, is decided by representatives of fuel oil suppliers and shipping companies in quarterly discussions, with companies taking turns each quarter in handling the discussions.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks drop to 20.1 million barrels, hit three-month lows
    Singapore's fuel oil exports surged to 611,100 mt in the week ended March 30, up from 254,640 mt in the previous week, the data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO premium hits over 2-year high on tight supply, specification issues
    High sulfur cargo inflow is going to be lower especially from the Middle East since US refiners are taking cargoes there as an alternative to Russian fuel oil cargoes, market sources said.
  • South Korea-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium climbs to over 10-month high
    Local refineries have undergone scheduled springtime maintenance since late March, which is only expected to end around mid-April. This has steadily reduced domestic LSFO bunker inventories, according to industry sources.

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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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