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BRIEFS
April 8, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM Group inaugurates weekly dedicated export Block train service between ICD Sonipat & Mundra
  • New management at APM Terminals
  • Supply chain pressures from Covid lockdowns in China, Russia-Ukraine war & rising oil prices
  • Container ship orderbook at new high
  • New high for agri exports
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • EU lifts ban on export of waste paper to India
  • Dachser revenue exceeds EUR 7 billion for the first time
  • Indian ports' traffic up on Sri Lanka woes
  • Wheat exports hit all-time high
  • Rail freight a key focus area for the government: Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fiege working on its Asian footprint
  • Growing demand for services to Scandinavia
  • MSC readjusts its Eagle service
  • 335 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
  • Abu Dhabi to enhance freight transport safety
  • Timocom: 25 years freight exchange
  • New healthcare facilities in Central Europe
  • Yang Ming and the full hand
  • A milestone for Dachser
  • Joint effort to hydrogenise railfreight in Europe
  • Alexandre Demidoff joins Astre
  • DHL to adjust surcharges from 10 April 2022
  • ONE's pilot with biofuel continues
  • Germany gets centre for self-driving trucks
  • 3PL takeover in USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Dronamics picks Paul Morton
  • When airfreight was already vital

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • Shanghai port still working despite lockdown, but lines are eyeing diversions
  • Colombo transhipment woes push Maersk to launch rail alternative
  • Analysis: Atlas Air's share price has fallen - but what do investors know?
  • Another record quarter for Cosco, with more eye-watering results to come
  • Study reveals firms not keeping pace with digital supply chain development
  • Coastal shipping the springboard for battery-powered ships?
  • The Europeans rush in as Singapore positions itself as an innovation hub
  • DVZ radar: Lidl goes shopping for ships
  • Supply chain radar: Who wins in Teamsters vs UPS & Amazon will be felt globally
  • News Podcast | April 2022 | Easter challenges: Covid lockdowns, port congestion, war - and a lack of slots and flights

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • Conrad to build two ice class tugboats for USACE
    Conrad Shipyard, LLC has released more details about its recently awarded $16.9 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract. Conrad says that the contract is for the design and construction of two
  • Ørsted asks for "no sail" zones following offshore wind turbine failure
    Ørsted reports that it is investigating an incident at the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. A rotor, including three blades, separated from the nacelle of one of the offshore wind turbines
  • Keppel O&M completes autonomous tug project
    Notching up several "firsts," Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that it has successfully completed its first autonomous vessel project. Capable of autonomous vessel navigation as well as collision
  • Tanker giants Frontline and Euronav to merge
    A tanker mega merger is in the works. Frontline Ltd, (NYSE: FRO) and Euronav (NYSE: EURN) have signed a term sheet agreeing a potential stock-for-stock combination of the two companies. Based on
  • VIDEO: Top Women in Maritime
    Every year, Marine Log's editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. Featured here are just some of our
  • NTSB: Towboat captain's sleep inertia likely let to $2.5 million hit on lock gate
    A captain who assumed a watch immediately after waking was likely experiencing sleep inertia, leading to a tow striking a lock gate in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, says the National Transportation Safety

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • Tanker trade growth seen rising 6% in 2022
    Freight rates unlikely to rise until more oil supply comes online to replace Russian crude, Baltic Exchange forum told
  • Ukraine calls for worldwide ban on Russian vessels
    Russia's actions are directed not only at Ukraine but also at Europe, claims the Ukrainian president
  • Nor-Shipping 2022: A celebration of maritime resilience
    Norwegian Shipowners Association head Harald Solberg remains cautiously optimistic about the industry's future. But next-generation opinion regards shipping as innovative...
  • Shipbroking deals with Russians probably illegal for UK persons, Baltic Exchange advises
    BIMCO advises that Conwartime and Voywar clauses do not apply outside conflict zone, despite Joint War Committee decision to declare...
  • Norden aims to scale up its biofuel offering
    Danish owner and operator in the bulker and tanker segments expects that in the next five to 10 years, biofuel...
  • Boxship charter market becalmed by lack of tonnage amid dampening sentiment
    Global uncertainties created by the Russia-Ukraine situation, and draconian lockdowns in key global economies, are driving a wait-and-see strategy for...
  • Maersk joins initiative to boost green steel demand
    Maersk looks to recycling to boost its net-zero steel ambitions. Green steel is seen as a 'pivotal' part of its...
  • Shipmanagers stress challenges of shallow talent pool
    One idea is to broaden the sourcing pool to more countries, while another is to reskill the existing talent
  • Shanghai lockdown may ease US port congestion
    Maritime expert predicts Shanghai lockdowns will unexpectedly alleviate port congestion in North America
  • WFW partner and son die in Australia landslide
    Wife and two other children survive shipping lawyer
  • Fredriksen the winner in Saverys family battle for Euronav
    It is hoped the deal can be completed by the third quarter of 2022, Euronav chief executive Hugo de Stoop...
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank doubles new shipping business
    Boost to top line from a modest base, as fiscal year results confirm German lender's current appetite for industry exposure
  • Early Chinese New Year hits February container volumes
    Global container shipments slipped back as lunar new year closures hit volumes. But new shutdowns in China threaten to further...
  • Correction: Sanctions-busting suspect VLCC runs aground in China
  • Creative thinking seen as crucial for SMEs to gain access to green financing
    Small and medium-sized shipping companies need to go beyond traditional bank financing to seek the funding needed for their green...
  • Shipmanager OSM links with Ocean Technologies on crewing IT
    Shipmanagers are struggling to keep pace with the changing pace of digitalisation, while continuing to focus on the professional development...
  • Shipyards forced to shut down amid Shanghai lockdown
    The orderbook delivery schedule for Shanghai shipyards is facing severe disruption should the draconian lockdown measures extend further. Yards have...
  • Inchcape chief Olsen outlines growth pipeline
    Like much of shipping, ship agency thrives on information and expertise. However, there's little sign of revolution within the sector...
  • Frontline to merge with Euronav
    Combined company to be worth $4.2bn, with a fleet of 69 very large crude carriers, 57 suezmax vessels and 20...
  • Daily Briefing
    Israel mystery spill was 'tank washing not terrorism' | Tankers mask Russian port calls as sanctions pressure rises | Miners...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • Upgrade in US imports weighs on congested ports: retailers
  • California ports look inland for short-term container storage
  • Cosco expects Q1 net of $4.34 billion amid ongoing ocean disruption
  • Magaya arms forwarders with automated LTL pricing tool
  • Asia-ECSA rates crash to 18-month low on falling demand, inflation woes
  • Europe sailing disruptions worsen for India's East Coast market

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • Dry bulk shipping has 'lacklustre' day as Atlantic activity dries up
  • Crew quickly brings fire under control on CMA CGM-chartered container ship
  • Bulker avoids US arrest after massive cargo falls into Pacific
  • Idan Ofer reveals major stake in Ardmore Shipping
  • Tankers hit two-year high as suezmaxes continue pushing VLCCs
  • Streetwise: When will the music stop for shipping analysts?
  • Monjasa may buy more tankers as bunker volumes hit record levels
  • Tanker merger will not shift market power but plenty of scope for savings
  • Indian crew stranded after tanker's legal trouble in Sudan
  • Stronger shipping markets boost profits at Hamburg Commercial Bank
  • Crew safe but owners on alert after Greek bulker boarded by pirates
  • Nordic insurers raise the alarm over fire claims
  • Zelensky pleads to block seaborne Russian oil exports
  • LNG carrier homes in on Prelude as huge FLNG unit fires up after shutdown
  • P&O fiasco must be a turning point in the treatment of seafarers
  • Focus shifts onto Tankers International amid Euronav-Frontline merger
  • 'Chief mermaid' Liodden inspires women to lead 'generation clean-up' tech innovators

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • $4.2B shipping 'mega-merger' would create 'supersized tanker behemoth'
    The biggest deal in tanker shipping history would merge Euronav and Frontline, but consolidation is no panacea.
  • Maersk collaborating on e-methanol plant in Asia
    The partnership marks a "pivotal step" toward making green e-methanol more accessible and commercially viable for the maritime industry.
  • Air cargo slumps in March as war, China lockdowns take toll
    The air cargo market turned negative in March, after a strong February, because of the Ukraine war. Analysts say inflation and lower export orders could...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2022
  • OPEC+ crude production falls as sanctions take bite out of Russia: S&P Global survey
    OPEC+ crude oil production falls as Western sanctions take bite out of Russia
  • Latam entities find reduced tender volumes as fuel, freight rates jump to record
    Fuel and freight rates soar to record highs as Latin American entities find reduced tender volumes
  • UK focuses on new nuclear, offshore wind, clean hydrogen to boost energy security
    UK to boost energy security by focusing on new nuclear, offshore wind, and clean hydrogen
  • Crude edges lower as IEA confirms stock release, markets eye hawkish Fed
    Crude oil futures fall April 7
  • INTERVIEW: Monjasa sees potential for shifting trade flows on Ukraine fallout
    The war in the Black Sea has disrupted trade from the region and pushed shipping markets towards other ports and routes to bring key commodities to consumers.
  • Kazakh crude output drops following CPC storm damage
    Kazakhstan, which is the second-largest non-OPEC producer participating in the OPEC+ agreement, is producing below its quota, which for March was 1.605 million b/d.
  • G7 nations vow to expedite efforts to curb Russian oil, coal dependence
    It marked Japan's first commitment to curb any commodity imports from Russia, the country's third-largest coal supplier in 2021 after Australia and Indonesia.
  • UK to double low-carbon hydrogen production capacity to 10 GW by 2030
    The UK's strategy comes amid heightened pressure to shore up the security of energy supplies in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has put Europe's reliance on Russian gas in the spotlight.
  • HONG KONG DATA: Feb fuel oil imports drop 12% on year to 2.6 mil barrels
    The bulk of Hong Kong's fuel oil imports were sold in the bunker market, as the city-state does not have fuel oil-fired power plants, except backup generators, market sources said.
  • Russia raises oil product exports to China, Kazakhstan in March: report
    Fuel oil represented the bulk of the exports to China, with 394,200 mt exported, 43.6% higher on the month.
  • OIL FUTURES: Brent recovers day after announcements of oil stocks releases
    The US will add another 60 million barrels as part of this package, bringing the total to 240 million barrels including 120 million barrels of emergency stocks release announced by the US' Biden Administration during the week ended April 1.
  • Belgium's Fluxys to continue Russian Yamal LNG transshipment services
    The arrangement allows for Russia's specialized ice-breaker LNG carriers to transfer Yamal LNG volumes at Zeebrugge onto conventional LNG vessels to allow regular onward shipments to Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern markets.
  • Tanker majors Euronav, Frontline to merge; will control at least 146 ships
    The combination will create one of the world's largest global oil tanker operator with 69 VLCCs, 57 Suezmaxes and 20 Aframax-LR2 tankers, the two companies said in a joint statement.
  • Singapore HSFO viscosity spread hits all-time high at $42.96/mt as 180 CST price surges
    To produce 180 CST grade, more viscosity cutters such as vacuum gasoil or light cycle oil are needed, and the price of viscosity cutter stocks are linked to Singapore 10 ppm gasoil prices, fuel oil traders said.
  • Singapore-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S bunker differential to HSFO over five-month low
    Although LSFO bunker demand has been stronger since April, it was heard gradually tapering off, Singapore-based traders said, whereas HSFO inventory drawdowns have strengthened bunker premiums.

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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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