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February 18, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from Novorossiysk to Far East, Middle East Gulf, Indian Subcontinent & Red Sea
  • Maiden voyage of steel shipment from Haldia to Pandu in Assam through Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route flagged off
  • Agricultural & processed food products export seen exceeding target
  • Non-Basmati rice exports at a high
  • APM Terminals Pipavav showcases ability to handle large vessels safely & quickly
  • Crime, climate & convergence: BSI launches new global intelligence report on supply chains for the year ahead
  • DP World's end-to-end visibility platform now widely available
  • Draft notification issued on Vehicle Tracking System
  • PM Gati Shakti has key sector-wise targets
  • Business activity picks up to pre-third Covid-19 wave levels
  • Global trade hits record high of $28.5 trillion in 2021
  • East Coast Maritime Forum 2022 generating tremendous response from the fraternity
  • G. Ashok Kumar appointed India's first National Maritime Security Coordinator
  • IRClass Systems & Solutions announces acquisition of test laboratory

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two new direct trains for Sweden
  • RATs everywhere
  • More intermodal links to Rotterdam and UK
  • KWE also wins in 2021
  • A direct link from Northern Europe to China
  • Lineas picks Bernard Gustin
  • Not only flowers from Kenya
  • West-east service via Moscow
  • Vessels Value welcomes Alexander Adamou
  • Liège's inland port on the rise
  • French acquisition in USA
  • Sky Express signs for Champ's TGC
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • E-trucks taking root on Europe's roads
  • Scandlines' CFO to step down
  • Eastern Air and Flexport cooperate
  • AXS Marine and Baltic Exchange join forces
  • Logistics park in border triangle
  • Farewell to a great Spanish forwarder

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Agility buys 13% of Menzies stock as hostile takeover bid gains pace
  • Zim's long-term charter strategy is outgunning its rivals
  • Survey of UK exporters finds 71% suffer in post-Brexit EU trade deal
  • Supply chain issues hold back pace of freighter conversions
  • Forwarders look to shipper-owned containers to boost reliability
  • California leases out container storage sites as part of plan to ease congestion
  • Australian ports face more disruption as Svitzer tug strike bites
  • CMA CGM wins concession to operate Beirut's container terminal
  • Light at the end of the tunnel? UK driver shortage crisis eases
  • CULines newbuild orders follow Guangzhou Port and Midea collaboration deal
  • Claudio Veritiero to head Peel Ports in management shuffle
  • Analysis: Three (nervy) ducks in a (DB Schenker) row - DHL, Kuehne & DSV

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • BAE's San Diego shipyard to get $50 million in infrastructure improvements
    On February 8, the Port of San Diego Commissioners unanimously agreed to allow BAE Systems' San Diego shipyard to take advantage of $50 million worth of infrastructure improvements to begin later this
  • Amsterdam takes delivery of hybrid crane vessel
    The dredging and floating debris department of Amsterdam's water utility, Waternet, has taken delivery of a Damen Crane Vessel 1804 WN25 from Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. Waternet does more than supply drinking water,
  • Danfoss drivetrain picked to power Electra electric ferry
    Alameda, Calif.-based marine technology startup Boundary Layer Technologies has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Danfoss' Editron division for the electrical drivetrain system that will power its hydrofoiling electric ferry (e-ferry),
  • Shipping warned of dangers as Ukraine tensions mount
    MARAD has issued an advisory for the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, warning that regional tensions and increased naval activity in these areas could pose a risk to U.S.-flagged commercial shipping
  • Safe Bulkers partners with Cargill on biofuel trial
    Monaco-headquartered Safe Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SB) reports that a pilot biofuel trial carried out in partnership with Cargill has resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared with operations on conventional
  • MetalCraft Marine delivers 7th cutter boat to U.S. Coast Guard
    MetalCraft Marine, which has yards in both Watertown, N.Y., and Kingston, Ontario, reports that its Watertown facility has delivered the seventh Medium Endurance Cutter in a 36-boat U.S. Coast Guard program to

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • China's carbon peak pushback bodes well for dry bulk shipping
    The dominant source of global demand for the dry bulk sector - China's steelmakers - has just been handed an...
  • High-cost newbuilds strengthen second-hand tanker pricing
    High newbuilding costs for tankers are pricing owners out of the market in favour of second-hand units
  • UN says agreement in principle reached to remove FSO Safer's oil
    The UN's aid chief in Yemen says an agreement in principle has been reached to transfer oil from the rusting...
  • Navios Partners sells 16-year-old boxship pair for $220m
    Expanded fleet and higher dry bulk rates push Angeliki Frangou-led partnership to huge profits
  • Global trade surges past pre-pandemic levels
    Trade picked up again in the final quarter of 2021. But a darker economic outlook means there will likely some...
  • Safe Bulkers 'encouraged' by result of first biofuel trial
    Safe Bulkers will expand trials with Cargill to include more vessels and higher blends
  • Integration of skillsets underpins transition to sustainability
    The future of shipping is partly about the skills needed to drive change over the next three decades. Integration of...
  • Star Bulk sees 'favourable picture' for dry bulk amid record profits
    Environmental regulations and economic growth fuel optimism in dry bulk prospects, says chief executive Petros Pappas
  • Genco charters out bulker to FedEx Logistics
    Following on from last year's carriage of Walmart containers, the US-based company has chartered out one of its bulkers to...
  • Forwarders more receptive to shipper-owned containers
    With the disruption in equipment flows over the past two years, accessing containers has been difficult and expensive. But more...
  • Concordia Maritime explores conversion of tanker to boxship
    Gothenburg-based shipowner is looking to take advantage of the booming container market while mitigating against dismal tanker performance
  • Crew safe after fire on vehicle carrier off Portugal
    A fire broke out on a cargo deck yesterday morning about 90 nautical miles south-southwest of the Azores, Portugal. The...
  • MOL orders cutting-edge LNG-fuelled ferries
    MOL's concerted carbon reduction efforts aim to enable the group to attain zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
  • Grimaldi and Wärtsilä plan to filter microplastics with scrubbers
    Italian ro-ro owner Grimaldi Group and engine-maker Wärtsilä have developed a way to filter microplastics from the ocean using scrubbers
  • Frontline's tanker fleet inches closer to breakeven
    The John Fredriksen company is expecting a continuing recovery of the tanker market. Low fleet growth and a shrinking orderbook...
  • CMA CGM wins Beirut terminal concession
    CMA CGM has close family and business links to Lebanon. After taking over the Tripoli terminal in the past year...
  • Port of Mobile could be jeopardised by 'calamitous' rail project
    'Shippers along the Gulf coast, or elsewhere in the United States, have no reason for concern,' says the president of...
  • OOIL quits logistics joint venture with JD.com
    Orient Overseas International Ltd sells its 25.9% stake in the supply chain technology company JD.com for $3.1m
  • Peel Ports shakes up leadership team
    After overseeing a decade-long expansion, Peel Port's chief executive is moving up to chair the board. Retiring chairman Tom Allison...
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I price hikes are sticking | Ukraine-Russia risk is rising | Bunker prices are climbing | Port delays are easing...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • LA-LB port flow improving, but expect congestion through H1: terminals
  • California identifies state land for container storage
  • US refrigerated trucker Hirschbach goes coast to coast with JCT acquisition
  • US refrigerated trucker Hirschbach buys JCT, goes coast-to-coast

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Transpacific service keeps boosting Matson's bottom line
  • Wilhelmsen grabs a fifth of Reach Subsea to aid autonomous ship push
  • Star Bulk Carriers to 'protect the dividend' amid high cash balance
  • Oil sanctions could come last in renewed US-Iran deal
  • Western Bulk to kickstart dividends after lucrative, volatile 2021
  • Frontline's Barstad blames 'old-fashioned' methods for talking down tankers
  • Rising long-haul US exports and Panama Canal delays set to support VLGC rates
  • Navios Partners earns big on landmark post-panamax container ship deal
  • ESG Special report: How maritime is starting to embrace blue sky agenda
  • Huge CO2 emissions cut promised by onboard hydrogen-producing LNG-fuelled tanker
  • China delivers world's first LNG dual-fuelled LR2 tanker to Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific
  • Signal draws in Clearlake as aframax pool partner
  • Ukraine crisis: insurance rates to rise as Black Sea and Sea of Azov declared high-risk areas
  • Sterling Shipping founder Fjeld: 'People thought I was an idiot' for buying bulkers
  • Safe Bulkers explores biofuel options in 'successful' pilot project with Cargill
  • Gas and offshore put Malaysia's MISC Berhad in financial sweet spot
  • Ovtrans tanker arrested over contaminated cargo of Venezuelan methanol
  • Strike action erupts at Aliaga demo yards over pay and safety
  • MOL inks "super eco" LNG-fuelled ferries at Naikai Zosen
  • Star Bulk shares 'best year ever' with investors by declaring upsized dividend
  • UN body warns of slowing global trade growth
  • Frontline eyes 'volatile path to recovery' after posting modest fourth-quarter profit
  • French sail cargo firm orders second much larger vessel
  • Is it time for a windfall tax on liner giants as profits mount?
  • Seaspan parent Atlas turns around loss as full-year result tops $400m
  • Genco bulker delivers first FedEx containers from China
  • China's top-tier shipbuilders aim to raise prices - not cut them

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Cathay Pacific limps through Q1 with 20% cargo capacity
    Cathay Pacific is a once-proud airline hanging on for dear life.
  • Port Houston sees huge bump in steel cargo
    Port Houston's steel cargo exports recorded a 1,874% year-over-year increase.
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach clear containers, set January records
    "Efforts to successfully move aging cargo out of shipping terminals" improve the picture at California's San Pedro Bay ports.
  • CMA CGM investing $33M in Port of Beirut container terminal
    CEO Rodolphe Saadé said CMA CGM "will transform the Beirut port's container terminal into a state-of-the-art facility that meets the best international standards."
  • How the pandemic has propelled maritime tech deals to new peaks
    The more ocean shipping is in the news, the more attention it gets from tech founders and investors.
  • Hapag-Lloyd recognized for whale safety practices
    Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as "the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale...
  • Project44: Asian ports see rising congestion
    New data released by project44 shows vessels waiting to berth in Asia recorded an average increase from 13 days in December to 16.7 days in...
  • Dedicated charters, high yields push Atlas Air to record profit
    Atlas Air has a huge freighter fleet to help take advantage of shipper interest in air transport and is adding more planes this year.
  • Car carrier with Porsches, VWs catches on fire in Atlantic
    The crew of 22 was rescued for ship headed to the United States.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
  • Colombo-Mumbai delivered marine fuel 0.5%S spread widens to all-time high
    LSFO inventories in Mumbai was heard to be balanced against demand, though cargo availability was also said to be gradually tightening since February.
  • Frontline Tankers sees 2022 oil demand growth from non-OECD
    Sentiment among market sources is weak at present, amid an oversupply of tonnage and few enquiries.
  • Maritime sector eyes carbon price on bunker fuels as possible decarbonization solution
  • Crude slides as market eyes US-Iran deal progress, continued Ukraine uncertainty
    Increasing signs that market is preparing to see these exports in coming months.
  • Platts to discontinue average bunker cost assessments for three container routes on April 1
    S&P Global Platts will discontinue its daily, weekly and monthly VLSFO and LSMGO average bunker cost and bunker cost index assessments for three container shipping routes -- East Coast South America to US Gulf Coast, Europe to West Coast Africa and North Asia to East Coast Africa -- effective April 1, 2022.
  • India unveils interim renewable hydrogen/ammonia policy
    A spokesperson from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said a more comprehensive hydrogen policy was under examination for release at a later date.
  • ITALY DATA: Refinery run rates rise to 72.8% over Jan-Nov
    The run rate gained from 72% in the first 10 months and 70.8% in the first nine months.
  • Black Sea freight rates start to firm on Russia risk premium
    Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov were placed under a high risk category, by the Joint War Committee of the Lloyds Market Association on Feb. 15, as the crisis between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalates.
  • Shell becomes first to supply sustainable aviation fuel in Singapore
    Having a blended facility in the region enables a more efficient operation by moving neat SAF in bulk from production sources to the blending facility and then delivering SAF parcels where it is needed, Shell said.
  • Renewable diesel could be a lifeline for US Jones Act Tankers
    This small niche market is comprised of Blue Water tankers, which travel the US coastline carrying crude oil and refined products.
  • Zhoushan 380 CST delivered bunker premiums weaken on rising supply
    "It suddenly weakened. Suppliers competitions are terrible recently," said a bunker fuel trader at a Chinese company.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Jan bunker sales fall 7% on month to 4-month low amid severe weather
    Total bunker sales was last lower in September at 640,321 cu m, the FOIZ data showed.
  • European biomethane industry pushes economic case for sector build-out
    The EBA added that biomethane could also help reduce EU dependency on external suppliers
  • Oil traders scramble for premium crudes as Dated Brent crosses $100/b
    The physical crude markets have shifted to unchartered territory, as demand of prompt oil is soaring supported by uncomfortably low spare capacity, and shrinking oil inventories.
  • Hy24, partners raise $227 million for green hydrogen fuels projects in Europe
    Calling the investment the largest private green hydrogen-focused capital raise to date, the fund is led by Hy24 together with Mirova, CDPQ and strategic investor, Technip Energies, the company said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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