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September 19, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • PM launches National Logistics Policy
  • BCBA elects Dushyant Mulani as President for 2022-24
  • JNPA 33rd Anniversary Special Issue released
  • AMTOI AGM on Sept. 28
  • APM Terminals appoints new Head of Global Operations
  • Sunil Barthwal appointed Commerce Secy
  • Mumbai Port Authority cautions against fake websites, phishing emails, Whatsapp messages making false job offers
  • Adani Ports signs Concession Agreement to enhance Haldia Dock's capacity
  • Railways aims at Rs 30,000 cr. revenue with new land lease policy
  • Felixstowe Port workers to go on strike again from Sept. 27
  • FIATA Logistics Institute (FLI) revalidates Freight Forwarding Course in India conducted by IIFF
  • Tyre exports up 31 pc
  • US railroads, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike
  • India's ban on broken rice exports detrimental to its trade: USDA
  • Soyameal exports drop 67 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 1,400 exhibitors to present innovations
  • Hactl ups DG training standards
  • Inspiring young logistics professionals
  • Up-to-date system for all-electric reefer units
  • A big takeover for Abu Dhabi Ports
  • Two new partners for Transnatur
  • 111 years of Hamburg airport
  • Ceva's best-kept secret
  • Less stress in Los Angeles
  • More than EUR 5 billion for key infrastructure
  • Turkish Cargo carries Togg to Argentina
  • Deugro completes management buyout in Russia
  • In the mood for Berlin
  • A hydrogen bridgehead in Gothenburg
  • Ore enrichment plant travels more than 5,000 km
  • Europa Road boosts customer service teams
  • Air Canada opens export acceptance at YYZ cold chain...
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • American Airlines Cargo names new president

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • FedEx to ground aircraft after weak market forces profit warning
  • Analysts warn box lines to withdraw capacity as spot rates sink
  • Against the odds: FedEx - 'mayday' from Memphis destroys confidence
  • US railways move to rev up operations after deal, but labour yet to agree
  • On the wires: Freight rates - where the winds blow...
  • Cosco eyes methanol-powered ships as it considers $3bn order for 15 vessels
  • UK regional airfreight plan could boost smaller airports
  • DP World rail link expedites Ukrainian freight movements
  • On the wires: BE(A)R research casts dark shadow over US T&L sector value
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests in Spinelli Group as it boosts Med ports business
  • DCSA digital standards poised to become globally accepted
  • American Airlines Cargo opts for finance man as president

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • U.S. sets ambitious new goals for floating offshore wind
    The White House yesterday announced a new multi-agency floating offshore wind initiative. Called the Floating Offshore Wind Shot, it will see the administration advance lease areas in deep waters in order to
  • VIDEO: Princess Cruises unveils new Sun Princess
    Princess Cruises has revealed a few more details about the Sun Princess, the first of two new Sphere class vessels, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Monfalcone, Italy, Shipyard This is the brand's

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Hutchison Ports, Saudi Arabia inaugurate new box port
    On 7 September 2022, Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Jazan Region, inaugurated the Port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI Port), in cooperation with Hutchison Ports. The President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Eng. Khalid Al-Salem praised the achievements made at JCPDI and revealed that a range of investments and partnerships had
  • High volatility remains in global bunker market
    Over Week 37, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) has reported that global bunker indices continued moderate sliding downward. The 380 HSFO index fell to US$535.14/mt, the VLSFO index decreased to US$800.44/mt and the MGO index dropped to US1,169.10/mt. Meanwhile, the Global Scrubber Spread (SS) weekly average - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - stopped the downward trend and showed
  • Port of San Diego receives US$2.7 million grant for electrical upgrades
    The Port of San Diego accepted an approximately US$2.7 million grant from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD), which provides incentive funding to support clean technology investments, especially in underserved communities. The grant will partially fund electrical upgrades to power two new all-electric mobile harbor cranes that will help improve public health and reduce d
  • COSCO Shipping eyeing methanol for new round of ship orders
    More newbuildings might be in the pipeline for COSCO Shipping Lines, as the fourth liner operator is thinking of adding 32 container ships that are already under construction. The Chinese state-controlled shipping giant is said to be ordering six 23,000 TEU vessels and nine 15,000 TEU ships at its sister yard, Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, which is currently building ten 16,000 TEU ship
  • APM Terminals appoints new head of global operations
    APM Terminals has announced that Rex Jackson, the previous chief operating officer at APM Terminals Tangier, is the new company's head of global operations, effective September 2022. Rex Jackson replaces Henrik Kristensen, who has since the new appointment assumed the position of managing director of APM Terminals Port Elizabeth. "With his first-hand experience in operations, Rex will build on ou
  • San Pedro Bay ports see container volumes fall in August
    The major Californian ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach have seen a slowdown in their container volumes in August. Port of Los Angeles (POLA) reported a 15% decrease in its August box volumes compared to the same month last year with 806,000 TEUs, while Port of Long Beach (POLB) handled 806,940 TEUs, down just 764 TEUs from August 2021. "We're making great strides in reducing the number of ship
  • CMA CGM to deploy additional vessel into SAFRAN service
    CMA CGM aims to improve the schedule reliability of its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with East Coast South America, deploying a ninth vessel into the service. The new boxship will be used in the servce from 15 November and will launch its voyage from the port of Antwerp in Belgium. At

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Jan De Nul's jackup installation newbuild hit by typhoon in China
    Belgian offshore contractor Jan De Nul said that its jackup installation newbuild had suffered minor damage after being hit by typhoon Muifa at COSCO Shipping Shipyard in Nantong, China. The eye of the typhoon passed over the shipyard during the night of September 14 to 15, causing the vessel to come loose from its moorings. ...
  • Allseas founder hands the reins to his son
    Swiss-based offshore contractor Allseas has announced that its founder and president, Edward Heerema, is stepping aside after nearly four decades at the helm. He will be replaced by his eldest son, Pieter, but will remain as chairman and concentrate on developing and integrating new technological developments. Edward Heerema launched Allseas in 1985 and has since ...
  • Stena Drilling bags drillship deal off Gabon
    Stena Drilling, a subsidiary of Sweden's Stena, has landed a contract with China's offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC for a two-well campaign offshore Gabon. The drilling programme will be undertaken using the 2012-built ice-class harsh environment drillship . The Aberdeen-based driller currently has the vessel working for Energean in the Mediterranean Sea, offshore Israel. ...
  • Concordia Maritime sells its three oldest product tankers in strong market
    Sweden's Concordia Maritime has sold three sixteen-year-old product tankers to an undisclosed European buyer at a price said to be significantly above the market valuations made in mid-2022. The trio Stena Primorsk, Stena Performance and Stena Provence, estimated by VesselsValue as worth around $51m in total, were the oldest in the company's fleet, following the ...
  • COSCO details $4.9bn boxship fleet expansion plans
    COSCO Shipping, the world's fourth largest carrier, is to massively add to the global containership orderbook, detailing a $4.9bn outlay in new ships. The container arm of China's largest maritime conglomerate has laid out plans to order 32 ships totalling 580,000 teu, all for delivery by the end of 2025, according to Nikkei Asia. The ...
  • Evangelos Marinakis eyes the CO2 trades
    Evangelos Marinakis has shown his hand in the much hyped nascent liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) trades. Marinakis's Capital Gas Ship Management Corp has come onboard a project in South Korea to develop and commercialise 30,000 cu m liquified CO2 carriers. Lloyd's Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded design ...
  • Dutch debut clean, automated ship recycling solution
    Circular Maritime Technologies International (CMT) from the Netherlands has debuted a brand new way of breaking up ships, where humans are not placed in danger. At CMT's proposed yard, no human lives will be put at risk as the ships will be taken out of the water and dismantled by a fully mechanised and automated ...
  • Octopus Renewables ups stake in UK offshore wind farm
    UK investment firm Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has increased its ownership interest in the Lincs offshore wind farm, located off the east coast of England. ORIT picked up a further 7.75% stake from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management for an undisclosed sum. The deal follows on from an investment earlier this year ...
  • Adani Ports enters Bengal
    India's largest port operator, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is entering Bengal, having signed a concession agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Calcutta to take over and upgrade a berth at the Haldia Dock Complex. The 30-year concession is for a bulk terminal with a capacity of 3.74m tonnes a year. Adani Ports ...
  • Long Beach dockworkers charged with health care fraud
    Seven Port of Long Beach dockworkers are among nine people charged this week for an alleged health care fraud, which included submitting more than $2m claims to their union's health insurance plan, much of which was to pay for sexual services. The charges could result in jail times of up to 12 years. Sara Victoria ...
  • Prudent Shipping Investments seals Japanese financing for supramax pair
    Singapore-based Prudent Shipping Investments has closed financing for two modern Japanese-built supramax bulk carriers valued at $45m. The senior debt was provided by a blue-chip Japanese financial institution. Prudent advises financial institutions to invest in shipping and ports. Its services include structuring deals, due diligence and assessment of technical, operational and commercial parame
  • Tentative agreements achieved in US railway labour negotiations, strike averted
    A US railway strike has been averted, at least temporarily, as the Class I railroads and all of the 12 unions representing rail workers have reached tentative agreements. A 20-hour negotiating marathon brokered by the Biden administration resulted on Wednesday night in tentative agreements with the last three unions. In a statement issued by the ...
  • BOEM reinstates Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases, accepting bids from November 2021 sale
    In compliance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has accepted 307 highest valid bids from Lease Sale 257 in the Gulf of Mexico, totalling almost $190m. BOEM originally held the lease sale in November 2021, and a federal judge

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Clean tanker rates soaring on global refineries upheaval as Russia sanctions loom
    Rates for Atlantic-trading medium range tankers have climbed 178% since September 1 to surpass $50,000 per day as diesel exports...
  • The View: Talk before you walk
    Workforces in the maritime transport sector are becoming increasingly militant. It is incumbent on shipping to engage and negotiate agreements
  • Non-Russia ships shun Russia's northern sea route
    Vessel operators have been avoiding the northern sea route since the start of the Ukraine conflict
  • Container spot rates continue headlong plunge
    Many main lane trades have given up all the gains made during 2021 and are seeing spot rates fall precipitously...
  • GoodBulk makes $60m profit from eight bulker sales this year
    Company's remaining fleet is currently plying the spot market
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach import volumes soften
    Port of Los Angeles chief expects volumes to continue softening throughout the rest of the year
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What's keeping Jeremy Nixon awake at night?
    After a two-year frenzy, the container shipping market is showing signs of normalisation. How will it avoid the mistakes of...
  • Japan and Australia ramp up ammonia supply chain study
    Japan is one of the leading proponents of the use of ammonia as a new green fuel
  • Decarbonisation of shipping offers plenty of opportunities, but beware the risks
    Lloyd's List webinar on opportunities and the cost of the transition to zero-carbon shipping
  • IUMI delegates gather in Chicago for annual conference
    The theme for event, which runs from September 18-22, is 'Adapting to a world in transition' - with a focus...
  • Deal signed to develop green hydrogen carrier projects
    Companies are aligned on the commercial and technical benefits of compression for the storage and transport of hydrogen
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine grain exports reliant on small old blacklisted ships | Europe unlikely to reverse consortia block exemption regulation | EU...
  • US rail shutdown avoided as unions and railways reach tentative agreement
    Imminent threat of further supply chain logjams is lifted, sparing already congested ports from an exacerbation of inland transportation bottlenecks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Ocean carriers step up NY-NJ empty sweeps under threat of new fee
    The Port of New York and New Jersey has seen an uptick in empty container sweeps by ocean carriers after its decision to impose a tariff aimed at empty boxes lingering in the region.
  • Shippers face lengthy transshipping delays via Central America
    Maersk said feeder services connecting via Panama, northern Brazil, and the Caribbean were full and cargo was being rolled, although the carrier expected the situation to improve this month.
  • Steady improvement forecast for US chassis market: IEPs
    Equipment providers believe the chaos caused by two years of chassis shortages will end sometime next year as excessive street dwell times diminish and new domestic and foreign chassis manufacturers enter the US market.
  • UP ousts CP from shared container pool in favor of CN
    Union Pacific has ejected Canadian Pacific from a shared pool of rail-owned domestic containers, a move likely related to the pending CP-Kansas City Southern merger that could take business away from UP.
  • FMC receives strong support for emergency order on port congestion
    The FMC's emergency order on data sharing would seek to alleviate port congestion by requiring more visibility into appointment availability, empty container return times, and terminal closures.
  • Tentative contract deal averts crippling US rail strike
    The tentative deal comes after a marathon 20-hour negotiating session lasting all day Wednesday and into Thursday at the Department of Labor, with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosting leadership from railroads and the unions.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Russian coal on Greek-owned bulker amid EU sanctions questions
    Stavros picked up 53,000 tonnes of coal from Russia, which its manager says is above board
  • Product tankers cool off with 'frustrating' week for LR1 owners and LR2 charterers holding back
    Larger product tankers saw strong gains through the last few weeks
  • Crew change: Meet the new faces at Idwal, Foreship and ZF Marine
    Vessel inspection firm taps Anglo-Eastern executive for chief commercial officer, while Foreship taps BC Ferries man for US drive
  • NIBC Bank grows shipping portfolio by a quarter in first half of the year
    Company celebrated reaching €1bn mark earlier in the year and kept momentum going
  • Editor's Selection: Celsius warms to China, Sovcomflot's shuffle and taking the nuclear option
    TradeWinds' news editor brings you the shipping news highlights of the week
  • Trading giant Cargill claims forgery in Saint James arrest case
    Charterer Cargill's messages to crew of an arrested ship were 'fraudulently amended' on their way to an Indian court, it has claimed
  • Container ship charter rates plunge 20% as default fears rise
    Further falls look likely as charter market follows freight rates and nosedives
  • Italian owner Prysmian scoops wind cable deals worth $800m
    Vessels will be working off Germany from 2028
  • 'Getting paid very well': Concordia confirms tanker trio sale
    Timing is 'crucial' as Swedish player benefits from rising ship values to pay down debt
  • Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping secures $100m funding for fleet renewal
    European bank comes up with loan cash for owner's expansion drive
  • Scrap revolution: Dutch group plots automated recycling yards to compete with Asia
    Start-up CMT brings in partner companies to remove humans from the ship-breaking equation
  • VLCCs hit new highs as oil majors scramble for tonnage
    Baltic Exchange index tops $40,000 for the first time in more than two years
  • Greek shipowner Star Bulk saves $2m through Navig8's fuel platform spin-off
    Optimisation service Engine proves its worth over first six months, partners say
  • Sydney-listed Provaris teams with TotalEnergies to develop hydrogen carriers and supply chain
    Australian start-up now has access to major financial firepower to push forward with innovative newbuildings
  • Skuld turns around losses as underwriting results improve
    Norwegian marine insurance company is benefitting from lower claims and higher premiums
  • CoolCo's Tyrrell unveils growth strategy for LNG and beyond
    New CEO changes company's mission statement, signalling intent for a broader remit
  • Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest becomes biggest shareholder in shipbuilder Austal
    Is yard group 'in play' after more shares purchased by mining and chartering billionaire?
  • Delta Tankers set for $9m payday after fixing VLCC from US Gulf
    Delta Amazon expected to bank $88,000 per day for long-haul trip into Singapore
  • Piracy risk 'severe' as German multipurpose ship raided by armed men off Guinea
    Maritime security companies warn the threat persists in West Africa, despite fall in incidents
  • Greathorse linked to tanker exit with $180m sale of chemical fleet
    Chinese buyers are believed to have snapped up some of Hong Kong owner's five ships
  • DBS Bank sets decarbonisation targets for ship finance activity
    Initiative will cover institutional banking lending book as well as capital markets activities
  • Has the panamax bulker spot market breakout come to an end? Futures say yes
    Rates turn downward for the first time since late August as FFA curve moves negative, but Braemar sees reasons why it could avoid a downturn

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Port of Long Beach narrowly misses record August
    Executive Director Mario Cordero says the Port of Long Beach is "making great strides in reducing the number of ships queuing to enter the San...
  • Boeing CEO says 787 freighter remains strong candidate to succeed 767F
    Boeing must soon decide on what to do about developing a next-generation medium freighter. The leading candidate now appears to be the 787.

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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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- geographical areas
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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