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March 7, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 5, 2022
  • 'Market dynamics influence prices - not carrier alliances'
  • PDP International commences warehousing & cargo handling services at Haldia
  • Commerce Secretary level meeting between India & Bangladesh notes progress on logistics & connectivity issues
  • Share of exports in GDP should be 25 pc & share in global trade about 10 pc: Goyal
  • WTO to host global supply chains forum to explore ways of easing disruptions to trade
  • IMO Extraordinary Session to discuss impact of situation in Black Sea & Sea of Azov on shipping & seafarers
  • Chittagong Port Authority advisory on 'Bullet Seal'
  • DP World's Cochin terminal welcomes first direct shipment of jute cargo from West Bengal
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (4 March 2022)
  • Container shipping rates from North Asia to North America fall: Report
  • The UNCLOS & its propinquity with IMO
  • Truck rentals rise in Feb.
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on melamine import from EU, Japan, Qatar, UAE
  • Wheat export looking up
  • Draft notification issued for validity of fitness certificate & registration mark of motor vehicle
  • JNPT expresses gratitude to all voluntary retired employees for their dedicated service
  • PPT bags 'Port of the Year' award

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2022
  • Special equipment is available

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • Sanctions start to wreak havoc on rates, dwell times and fuel prices
  • Labour shortages on land and at sea as Ukraine invasion ripples spread
  • As Expeditors limps back online, there are lessons to be learned
  • No plans to sell Geodis - it can compete with anyone, says SNCF chief
  • TPM22: Shippers turn to air freight as part of longer-term business model
  • TPM 22: Relationships really do matter when the going gets tough
  • India's private ports seeing a gradual slowdown of cargo volumes
  • China's Vipshop sets up supply chain management company
  • Aruna Hussain to take over from Soren Castbak as MD of Sealand Europe & Med
  • Against the odds: Kuehne + Schenker? War? Rates? - 'thanks for the firework of questions'

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • Nichols-built aquaculture vessel will feature Cat battery hybrid propulsion
    Caterpillar Marine reports that it has entered into an agreement with California-based Pacific6 Enterprises to pilot a parallel battery hybrid propulsion system for a first-of-its kind aquaculture farming vessel. Designed by Kirk
  • TTB 2022: First-of-its-kind towboat design-the Hydrogen One
    On March 29-Day 1 of Marine Log's TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry-Mike Complita, principal and vice president of strategic expansion for Elliott Bay Design Group; and Gregg
  • Buono to retire as USMMA superintendent
    Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., Vice Adm. Jack Buono announced his retirement yesterday, after a maritime career that has spanned more than 45 years. Buono arrived at
  • ECO starts construction of first Jones Act SOV
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has started construction of what will be the first Jones Act-qualified offshore wind farm service operations vessel (SOV) to be built in the United States. The Jones Act
  • Kongsberg propulsion solutions picked for zero-emission Scandlines ferry
    The zero-emission freight ferry on order for Scandlines at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey will feature a Kongsberg Maritime (KM) propulsion and control system package. Designed by LMG Marin AS in Norway, the
  • Wight Shipyard wins contract for two hybrid river bus vessels
    London's leading river bus operator, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, has awarded East Cowes, U.K., shipbuilder Wight Shipyard a contract to build two new hybrid Clipper-class vessels. "We are delighted that Uber
  • World's fastest autonomous interceptor set to debut
    France's CMN Naval will showcase what's claimed to be the fastest autonomous interceptor in the world, the UHSI32, at the upcoming World Defense Show, taking place from March 6-9, 2022, in Riyadh,

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • CMA CGM focuses on investment as profits soar
    French carrier will extend its spot rates freeze to the end of the first half. Lower volumes shippers will be...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: War in Ukraine shocks shipping
    As shipping markets adapt to the new realities of global trade in an era of high-risk economic warfare, analysts from...
  • 'We hope reason prevails,' says Dynagas founder Prokopiou
    Dynagas confirmed as owner behind three additional 200,000 cu m LNG carrier newbuildings at Hyundai
  • Underwriters said to be refusing cover for Ukraine war risks
    Additional premiums now running as high as 5% of vessel value for those that can get it at all, which...
  • Let's recognise the courage of crews risking their lives in Ukraine
    Like other globalised industries, shipping is faced with tough choices as a result of Putin's war, in which considerations of...
  • 'Self-sanctioning' tankers drive Russia charter rates 1,600% higher
    Unclear and complex geopolitical risk surrounding Russia's incursion into Ukraine is affecting crude exports the most, while diesel and refined...
  • Inquiry finds international sea law 'unfit for purpose' without reform
    Call made to fix poor enforcement of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, saying flags of convenience...
  • Global exposure to Russian newbuild orderbook considerable
    Numerous global equipment and service providers are exposed to the vulnerable Russia-owned newbuilding orderbook, while uncertainty surrounds the handful of...
  • Eagle Bulk fixes Indonesian coal to Europe
    US-based company says vessels are ballasting away from the Black Sea region given the situation there, pushing up rates in...
  • Russian terminal operators' shares suspended
    Terminal operators have been keen to enter the Russian market via joint venture operations. But with sanctions now hitting financial...
  • Russia puts a stop sign on the new Silk Road
    Rail was supposed to provide a faster, cheaper alternative to ocean and air freight. But the link between Asia and...
  • Owners seek slots at Jiangnan Shipyard for large LNG carriers
    Jiangnan is expected to accept a price cut to win the orders in a move that will help it maker...
  • FMC makes case for greater regulatory powers over ocean carriers
    US Federal Maritime Commission attends US Senate committee hearing about the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which would give the regulator greater...
  • Changhong yard nets containerships order
    The shipyard is a joint venture established by Hong Kong-listed China International Marine Containers and Jiangsu Xin Changjiang Group
  • Daily Briefing
    Attacks on vessels off Ukraine to likely trigger war risk clauses | Europe looks to cut reliance on Russian natural...
  • Port workers in US and Canada refuse to handle Russian cargo
    There are currently no Russia-flagged ships in US or Canadian ports, according to a survey of Lloyd's List Intelligence
  • MOL makes foray into offshore wind energy sector
    MOL and Hokutaku Co have also set up an investment fund. It aims to put ¥10bn ($950m) in offshore wind...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • Independent Asia carrier starts US East Coast service
  • Charleston terminals extend hours to reduce container backlog
  • Asia-Europe rail cargo under pressure with Belarus booking suspensions
  • TPM22: Oakland, NWSA back Long Beach data project
  • TPM speakers warn of bumpy 2022 ahead
  • TPM22: Marine chassis shortage to last into 2023

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • Ukraine invasion ignites Europe's hunt for coal, drawing in bulkers
  • Terminal operator 'not impaired' by invasion as Odessa braces for Russia to strike
  • Tanker rally slows as Russian invasion raises bevy of questions
  • CMA CGM plots $9bn spending spree after using surging profits to cut mountain of debt
  • Energy giants Equinor and BP to spend $250m for US Atlantic offshore wind port
  • Lomar Shipping buys three panamax bulkers from Golden Ocean Group
  • As Iran nuclear deal grows closer, opponents question big tanker impact
  • Anchor-handler rates near $100,000 after North Sea market sells out
  • Protest letter: Russian maritime lawyers take stance against war
  • Editor's Selection: The Ukraine crisis sucks in shipping
  • Spotlight turns to Russian ship lessor GTLK's links to Kremlin
  • MOL makes major new play with entry into offshore wind farm sector
  • ICTSI sees profit surge four-fold as ports continue Covid-19 recovery
  • Good software key to ensure satisfied crews stay in career
  • Synergy in Europe - an organisation on a path to growth
  • Values and vision define Synergy Marine's Danish ventures
  • MSC taps yards for 24 LNG dual-fuelled container ships worth $2.8bn

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • Ethiopian Airlines says it intends to buy 5 Boeing 777-8 freighters
    Ethiopian Airlines is a major passenger carrier that is also investing in its large cargo unit.
  • FedEx adds war surcharge as Ukraine crisis ratchets up shipping costs
    Ukraine spillover effects now include higher shipping cost for FedEx.
  • Russian invasion propels price of ship fuel to historic high
    The cost of the fuel consumed by the world's commercial ships has skyrocketed - and it's still rising.
  • Embargo of Russian oil now spreading to Kazakhstan
    Three shipments bound for the Port of Novorossiysk have been canceled.
  • 175 nations endorse resolution to end plastic pollution
    "Today, no area on the planet is left untouched by plastic pollution, from deep-sea sediment to Mount Everest. The planet deserves a multilateral solution 'that...
  • Lufthansa Cargo sees 10% capacity cut due to Russia flight detours
    The knock-on effects from the Ukraine crisis are being felt across the business world, not least in air cargo.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2022
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices soar amid anticipated supply tightness
    *In Singapore, residue stocks rose amid a slowdown in bunker fuel sales Bunker market participants across *European traders have turned cautious about sourcing fuel from Russia *Sources in North America cited potential credit-line concerns tied to rising values on retail bunkers
  • Russian refineries start to feel impact of buyers shunning oil products
    While there were still tankers fixed for lifting products from Russia's Black Sea ports, a large portion of shipping companies have stated their unwillingness to load at Russian ports, particularly in the Black Sea, amid the risk of potential new sanctions.
  • Russian oil supplies could fall by up to 2 mil b/d in March over sanctions, avoidance: S&P Global
    Although the US and the EU have said their current sanctions do not target Russian oil and gas, the potential for tighter restrictions creates "persistent headwinds" and swathes of traders and refiners have paused purchases of Russian oil and oil products amid the political backlash to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
  • VLSFO, MGO prices hit highest recorded levels at EMEA ports
    The price increase follows anticipated tightness across all fuel oil grades over the coming weeks at ports in the Mediterranean and Europe.
  • LNG tankers divert from UK amid Russia links, discontent at terminal
    It comes days after the UK banned vessels on March 1 that are Russian-owned, operated, controlled, chartered, registered or flagged from UK ports, but not Russian cargoes.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 6.89% on week to 1.055 mil mt: Insights Global
    The is first time in four weeks that stocks have risen.
  • March naphtha loadings from Novorossiisk down 143,000 mt on month at 232,000 mt
    European naphtha supply remains tight as geopolitical concerns from Russia's military invasion of Ukraine weigh on the complex.
  • China's ZPC restarts LSFO production in Feb with higher export quota: source
    Chinese refining and petrochemical company Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical, or ZPC, restarted production of low sulfur fuel oil in February after more than a year of suspension, with an output of about 50,000 mt, a company source said March 4.
  • Sanctions start to isolate Russian commodity firms in international financial markets
    The LSE has suspended trade of global depository receipts of more Russian companies, including Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port and Federal Grid, Russia's electricity transmission grid, a day after the suspension of major energy and commodity companies including Gazprom, Lukoil, Rosneft, En+ and RusHydro.
  • Lithuania halts Russian LNG imports
    Russian gas accounted for approximately 20% of the total volume handled by the Klaipeda LNG terminal last year, according to media reports.
  • Fuel oil loadings from Russia's Novorossiisk seen at 165,000 mt in March
    This is up from 120,000 mt that loaded from the port in February.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks rise 2% on week as bunker sales slow
    Bunker slower sales slowed down amid stiff price competition from North Asia.
  • Ukraine crisis creates geopolitical turmoil, clouding VLGC market in 2022: BW LPG
    Near-term rate volatility could be triggered by bunker-price shocks, changing trading patterns, unexpected LPG inventory, management and changes to shipping inefficiencies, the company said in its fourth quarter and 2021 report.
  • Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant seized by Russian troops: regulator
    The plant in the southeast of the country is Ukraine's largest with six 950-MW reactors.
  • TANKERS: Trans-Atlantic freight tumbles as market settles amid geopolitical uncertainty
    "Charterers are putting sentiment on [FFAs] and the Trafigura fixture set the bar," a shipbroker said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises after attacks on Ukraine's biggest nuclear plant
    "News that firefighters have been granted access to the plant has seen prices pull back slightly but it is likely to be a temporary lull," Halley said.
  • Ukraine's biggest nuclear plant at Zaporozhe hit by shelling, fire
    "They are shooting back-to-back," Energoatom wrote on its telegram channel at 02:09 Kyiv time. "The unit-1 is hit."

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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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