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April 5, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Major Ports register 7 pc throughput growth in 2021-22; five achieve their highest ever
  • JNPA handles record 5.68 million TEUs in 2021-22
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 April 2022)
  • APSEZ handles record cargo & containers; Mundra Port registers 6.5 mn TEUs
  • CMA CGM & Saudi Ports Authority ink agreement to build integrated logistics platform at Jeddah Islamic Port
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports' revenue & gross profit up
  • DP World's CARGOES Finance & TradeFlow Capital Management enter partnership
  • New Frankfurt- Antwerp rail shuttle
  • '2021 a transformative year for AD Ports Group'
  • Connectivity with Central Asian countries a key priority for India: President Kovind
  • India to show above-trend growth for next few years: Assocham
  • Salient features of India-Australia ECTA
  • Rail freight at new high

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transmec extends its main intermodal hub
  • Canadian container terminal changes hands
  • Direct train between Duisburg and Lodz
  • Xeneta picks Scott Irvine and Laura Finbow
  • Antonov's general director suspended
  • Nordic Transport Group buys US player
  • More vehicles for mixer truck fleet
  • Tony Mathews joins Dronamics
  • 2021 a pushy year for Liebherr
  • Keel laying at Finnlines
  • Lodz Cargo first to implement I-Cargo
  • Repercussions of the Shanghai lockdown
  • Speed along Hungary-Serbia railway increased
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New platform for Tanzania's businesses
  • Changes at the helm of Fedex Corp
  • Latam Cargo's second 767BCF

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • Supply chains remain in chaos as Shanghai lockdown is extended indefinitely
  • West coast congestion worries return to LA and northern California
  • Coyne secures deal for airlines to source cheaper fuel in Turkmenistan
  • World bunkering capital Singapore joins green shipping corridors declaration
  • You win some, you lose some: vessel calls at Felixstowe
  • Vietnam steel giant Hoa Phat moves into container manufacturing
  • Air Canada Cargo eyes Frankfurt as it looks to go transatlantic with freighters
  • Against the odds: Hapag-Lloyd spurred by artificial 'value'
  • Keith Svendsen to be APMT CEO as Morten Engelstoft announces retirement
  • Singapore's Sea-Lead appoints logistics veteran Henry Schmidl as MD
  • On the wires: April Fool's selloff rewind
  • OceanX radar: (N)ever Forward; Lidl goes shipping; MSC et al counting billions
  • The wreckage at Hostomel Airport - and the end of the 'Dream' aircraft

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • Trident Winds files with BOEM for Washington State floating wind farm
    Trident Winds Inc., a Washington State based offshore wind developer, has submitted an Unsolicited Lease Request (ULR) to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) for a commercial lease to
  • VIDEO: U.S. and Spanish authorities seize Russian oligarch's yacht
    Spain's Guardia Civil today executed a Spanish court order freezing the motor yacht Tango, a 255-foot luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. The Tango (IMO number 10107030 is believed
  • Refloat rethink will see boxes lifted off grounded Ever Forward
    Following the failure of three attempts to move the grounded containership Ever Forward using tugs and barges, the unified command in charge of the refloat operation has developed a new strategy. This
  • Two more IWS CSOVs will feature Kongsberg Maritime equipment packages
    Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has ordered two more Skywalker class walk-to-work commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs). The vessels are scheduled for delivery in first half 2024 from China Merchants Industry, Hong
  • New Polish RoPax ferries will feature advanced ABB technology
    Three new LNG-fueled, hybrid-electric RoPax ferries on order at Poland's Remontowa Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will feature ABB power, automation and propulsion solutions. The vessels will be delivered to Polish ferry operator
  • Biden budget seeks $237.4 million for BOEM
    The Biden administration budget request for fiscal year 2023 asks for $237.4 million in total budget authority to fund the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's mission to manage U.S. offshore energy and
  • Baltic Exchange to U.K members: Don't do business with Russians
    A large part of the world's ship chartering and sale & purchase business is negotiated at some stage by members of the London-based Baltic Exchange, the world's oldest shipping market. Today, the

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • OceanPal seeks backing for reverse stock split proposal
    A majority of outstanding shares is required to pass the proposal
  • Elvictor reports increased revenues amid mounting challenges for crew managers
    Stock conversion accounting pushes publicly-listed crew manager to big loss
  • Singapore sets up maritime advisory panel to tackle supply chain issues
    The Singapore Ministry of Transport and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have established a Maritime International Advisory Panel to...
  • Drifting mines pose threat to merchant shipping in Black Sea
    The International Transport Workers Federation has urged governments to increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage following reports of...
  • P&O Ferries faces criminal probe over mass sackings
    Criminal and civil probes are the latest measure by the government to hold P&O Ferries accountable for sacking 800 seafarers...
  • AET linked to ammonia-fuelled VLCCs order
    The new ships are set to be ordered from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung and will be delivered in 2025 and...
  • Peacock Container secures $240m sustainability-linked loan
    Proceeds will be used to fund existing fleet of about 18,000 tank containers
  • Logistics issues continue to impact China's ports
    Lloyd's Intelligence data shows there were 140 containerships carriers waiting outside ports of Shanghai and nearby Ningbo on April 4
  • The week in charts: Box carriers continue to profit | Reefer market coming in hot | Impact of access to crude reserves on tankers unclear
    Box carriers will continue to profit this year as trouble continues in the container shipping market, Zim expands its backlog...
  • The week in newbuildings: LNG tankers and bulkers lead the way
    Orders for new gas tankers are continuing to flow to South Korean shipyards, but China is bringing on more capacity...
  • New APM Terminals head hopes for smooth transition
    APMT's new chief executive has been serving under the previous incumbent since 2017. He expects the terminal operator to continue...
  • CTS names former Maersk executive Pusey as chief
    CTS hopes to persuade the new container shipping entrants to contribute their volume and price data on an aggregated basis...
  • Singapore probes alleged bunker fuel contamination
    Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority has contacted bunker suppliers to take steps to stop the supply of a bad batch...
  • Risk sharing seen as important for financing green shipping
    Bank regulators need to lower capital weightings for greener assets, while shipbuilders and owners could take a bigger slice of...
  • IMO considers emissions measures to save Arctic
    Green groups will spar with industry trade groups over setting limits on Arctic black carbon and scrubber washwater discharges
  • Daily Briefing
    Quarterly Outlook: Have we reached peak uncertainty? | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping | P&O Ferries:...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • Container incentives extended for Philadelphia port
  • Freight marketplace Emerge chases ambitious growth
  • Panama Canal looks to implement tolls for empty containers
  • JOC Rankings: Elevated rates, disruption drove record forwarder revenues in 2021
  • OSRA leaves key questions on 'unreasonable' export denials unanswered: analyst

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • All of Russia made Joint War Committee listed area
  • Analyst Randy Giveans moves on from Jefferies after 11 years
  • Stronger suezmaxes driving VLCC earnings, Howe Robinson says
  • Logistic veteran Henry Schmidl takes the reins at Sea-Lead
  • Leonhardt & Blumberg grabs Ardmore Shipping trio in sale and leaseback deal
  • Shipping stocks in broad-based gains after strong first quarter
  • Knutsen OAS Shipping named as buyer behind latest KSOE LNG newbuildings
  • Hydro and Shell unveil plan to ship compressed hydrogen on ro-ro vessels
  • France's Sogestran snaps up 100% of De Poli Tankers to strengthen maritime
  • Critics push IMO's Lim to get up to speed on decarbonisation
  • Huaxia Financial Leasing orders two more ultramax bulkers
  • Fearnleys Group evolving to meet demand for both green and 'brown' energy business
  • Grieg Maritime's ammonia-fuelled tanker concept gains class approval in principle
  • ESG story is now a requirement for keeping investors on board
  • Green agenda can drive positive culture change, say leaders
  • Global container port congestion site goes live
  • Morten Engelstoft ends 36 year career with AP Moller-Maersk
  • Euronext boss says Ukraine war is testing democracies' desire to pursue green path
  • Baltic warns UK members: 'Don't do business with Russia'
  • Klaveness boss Meyer challenges the 'short-term' outlook of brokers and owners
  • DNB's Braathen denies 'greenwashing' claim over continued 'brown' ship finance
  • Japan's Meiji Shipping sells VLCC for $29.5m
  • Klaveness ships shun Russian ports despite losing business
  • Stolt-Nielsen spurns longer COA deals as chemical tanker spot rates climb
  • Inchcape Shipping on consolidation mission after takeover by Epiris fund
  • Norway welcomes back the world as Nor-Shipping kicks off in Oslo
  • Oslo Exchange's shipping market cap tops $20bn as more listings secured
  • Container supply chain chaos set to run as industry dodges 'curveballs'
  • How ABC Maritime got its staff out ahead of invading Russians
  • Singapore joins Clydebank Declaration and launches maritime advisory panel
  • Newbuilding prices at highest level since 2009, Clarksons says

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • 2nd plan to refloat container ship moving forward
    If at first you don't succeed, switch to plan B.
  • Viewpoint: 'Shanghai Surprise' - and a new lockdown to worry about
    China's latest move announcing a phased-in exit of the lockdowns for the eastern part of Shanghai has logistics managers warning clients about the impact it...
  • Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service
    Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2022
  • Bunker demand at Shanghai subdued amid COVID-19, customs office closures
    Bunker demand expected to subdue in Shanghai amid COVID-19 related protocols
  • Crude prices jump with expectations of more Russian sanctions
    Crude oil prices spike as anticipation of new European sanctions on Russia are expected
  • Global markets spike as suppliers struggle to meet demand
    Rising prices in marine fuel markets as supply tightened and the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month
  • USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to loosen tight supply
    USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to increase supply and lower the price of gasoline and diesel in the region
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices jump amid expectations of more Russian sanctions
    French President Emmanuel Macron called for new sanctions that target crude oil and coal -- although Austria is already opposing Russian energy sanctions -- and US President Joe Biden proposed for a war crimes trial over the alleged atrocities.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Energy infrastructure targeted in Saudi Arabia
    Production at Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Co. was temporarily reduced March 20 after a drone attack, the Saudi Arabia energy ministry said, according to a statement on the official Saudi Press Agency.
  • France's Macron calls for more sanctions on Russian oil and coal
    The EU has to date imposed sanctions on Russian energy, focusing on areas such as investment and technology sales, but there has been no outright ban on imports, although Germany is moving to try to limit its use of Russian gas.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators
    The lower sulfur market was reportedly still tight as blending components out of Russia were hard to come by, according to market sources.
  • IPCC report warns of too little action to cut emissions
    Net anthropogenic GHG emissions have increased since 2010 across all major sectors globally, the IPCC said April 4.
  • S&P Global Commodity Insights discontinues publication of Bunkerworld 180 Index
    S&P Global Commodity Insights has discontinued publishing its Bunkerworld 180 Index (BW180), effective March 25, 2022.
  • INTERVIEW: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is paradigm shift for European hydrogen: H2Global
    Beyond European countries' immediate response to secure alternative LNG and gas supplies, the Executive Director of the H2Global Foundation said government and companies were working to accelerate renewable hydrogen projects
  • REFINERY NEWS: Ukraine's Kremenchuk halts operations after Russian fire
    Ukraine's UkrTatNafta refinery has stopped operations after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2.
  • IRAQ DATA: Federal oil exports rose 2.1% in March amid higher OPEC+ quota
    Federal oil exports increased to 3.244 million b/d in March from 3.314 million b/d in February, oil ministry data showed.
  • S&P Global starts East-West forward curve assessments for Singapore 380 CST HSFO and Marine Fuel 0.5% from April 4
    The two assessment series reflect the spreads between FOB Singapore 380 CST HSFO and FOB Rotterdam 3.5% barge; and FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% and FOB Rotterdam Marine Fuel 0.5% barge.
  • Ukrainian oil refining and fuel storage infrastructure hit by Russian attacks
    The destruction of the Odessa refinery comes after Ukraine confirmed the Kremenchuk refinery was no longer operational after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2, in a post on his telegram channel.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for April 4-8
    The Singapore low sulfur fuel oil market is expected to see support amid supply tightness in the April 4-8 trading week as a shortage in blending components persists despite a recent decline in prices.
  • Platts Singapore MOC physical fuel oil trades rise 8% on month in March
    The MOC process saw strong buying interest amid supply tightness. Supply of marine fuel 0.5%S remained tight throughout the month amid a shortage in cutter stocks, fuel oil traders said.

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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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