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February 23, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • FFFAI announces FFFAI YLP Award to Avishkar Srivastava from PDP International; nominated for FIATA YLP YIFFA Award
  • India witnessing unprecedented levels of economic development & technological disruptions: Amitabh Kant
  • NYK joins the 30 pc Club Japan
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from Baltic ports to Indian Subcontinent
  • Vikas Narwal appointed Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Trust
  • APM Terminals Pipavav breaks own berth productivity record on MECL service
  • Qatar Airways Cargo welcomes Envirotainer's newest innovation: the Releye® RAP
  • New Abilities - ECS Group's à-la-carte service menu
  • Airbus announces recruitment plan across the entire group
  • Pharma exports to US dip
  • Leading port & terminal operators interested in Bangladesh facility
  • Public interest & differences over data interpretation could result in anti-dumping duty recommendations being rejected
  • Oilmeals export sees major drop
  • Millets export seen growing manifold in coming years

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 400 secure parking spaces
  • A new hub for shipbuilding?
  • Clark augments dealer network in Middle East
  • All good things come in fours
  • Coface predicts slow pace in 2022
  • New terminal in Sweden
  • Expeditors still under fire
  • From four to six sisters
  • Garbe picks Jan Philipp Daun
  • More services between Italy and the Baltic Sea
  • Qatar Airways welcomes Envirotainer's Releye RAP
  • Cargo-partner pushing Slovenian location
  • Logistics offers job opportunities
  • Re-imagining mid-mile cargo transport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Eight for decarbonisation in Antwerp

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • European forwarder fury at EC failure to join Five Eyes liner probe
  • Charter hire rates still hitting new heights, but are expected to soften
  • New DHL freighter flies into Vietnam's 'red-hot' airfreight market
  • Ambitious young liner Transfar now launches China-US east coast sailings
  • Ransomware attack hits Nhava Sheva container terminal
  • JCT takeover by Hirschbach creates $1bn US reefer trucking player
  • Is the container supply chain crisis nearing its end-game?
  • Nathalie Rush to take over from Martijn Koolen as MD of APMT Yucatán
  • Against the odds: M&A-minded TFI - the leader against the laggards
  • On the wires: DSV - ouch! In the bargain basement?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • TTB 2022: The Great Crewing War
    On March 30-Day 2 of Marine Log's TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry-Matt Fuhrman, CEO of Core Group Resources based in Houston, Texas, will present on tug crewing
  • Felicity Ace car carrier fire set to push up marine insurance costs
    Volkswagen AG has come far from the days of the beloved air-cooled bug. These days its portfolio includes brands such as Bentley and Lamborghini. That means that the fire still burning aboard
  • "Five Eyes" antitrust agencies turn their attention to the supply chain
    Back in November, the White House sent a clear signal that the nine carriers and three alliances that dominate the global container shipping market were going to face increasing U.S. scrutiny. At
  • Maersk Supply to install mooring for innovative floating wind project
    A Maersk Supply Service project team is being assembled to prepare for the mooring system installation of the Saitec Offshore DemoSATH floating wind project. The DemoSATH project will use a 2 MW
  • Tidewater orders tug duo at Damen
    Damen Shipyards reports that it has signed a contract with Houston-headquartered Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309. The tugs will be built at Albwardy Damen Sharjah
  • Bordelon Marine names Trenton Pitre director of operations
    Offshore support and subsea services provider Bordelon Marine, Lockport, La., has promoted Trenton Pitre, an industry veteran with over 10 years experience has been promoted to director of operations. Pitre has served

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • US sanctions five Russian ships in response to 'invasion' of Ukraine
    US President Joe Biden announced the sanctions on Russia after it deployed troops into two pro-Russian separatist regions of eastern...
  • Ukraine clash may give owners right to refuse orders
    Conflict already at point where threshold in Conwartime or Voywar clauses may have been reached, although tanker charterparties typically set...
  • Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine poses risks to gas flows
    A full-blown disruption to gas flows is unlikely, say analysts, even as the US, the UK and the European Union...
  • Norwegian manager Stödig sets out growth strategy
    Norway's shipping community must reassess its focus in the face of societal expectations and external corporate threats. St'dig's plan to...
  • Avance Gas says VLGC orderbook to be absorbed
    Rates for very large gas carriers are seen softening given seasonal factors following a rise over the last several weeks...
  • IMO chief says Euroferry Olympia blaze raises 'deep concern'
    Fatal accident puts spotlight on ro-ro passenger ferry fires only days ahead of key IMO subcommittee meeting
  • Felicity Ace disaster likely to herald hull rates hike
    Sharply increasing claims values for PCTC casualties may put pressure on hull rates, top insurance experts have told Lloyd's List...
  • Reefer equipment imbalance pushes up freight rates
    Carriers and lessors ordered record numbers of reefer containers last year. But with slot costs at record highs, moving them...
  • Indonesia president calls for resolution of container problem
    A resolution of the problem of container scarcity remains elusive, but Indonesian trade officials aim to conduct research on box...
  • BW Epic Kosan sees 'fragile' market recovery
    Singapore-based company said its earnings outlook this year is 'highly dependent on' the pandemic impact, the overall operating expenses subject...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker market may see boost if sanctions on Iran are lifted | Supply chain easing will face flood of empty...
  • More capesizes move to breaking yards as demolition prices climb
    Heavy competition between Pakistani and Bangladeshi breakers are firming up recycling prices, which can climb further with the ramp-up of...
  • Alternative fuels to make up just 1% of fuel mix by 2030
    Maritime has made big strides in recent years but has far to go if it is to get 'remotely close'...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • Transfix expanding brokerage platform as shippers increase demand
  • Cyberattack shuts down digital operations at Expeditors
  • Charleston port offers ILA path to resolve Leatherman dispute
  • Chartered air cargo capacity floods into trans-Pacific trade
  • AAL bucks MPV ordering trend with two new ships
  • Forwarders lagging on automated quote capability: RPA Labs

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • US sanctions hit Russian tankers once involved in Iran trades
  • Cruise majors drop mask mandates for US sailings
  • Russian lenders and ships hit with first salvo of US sanctions
  • Vallianz teams up with tech firms and ABS to build all-electric tug that aims to 'transform' ports
  • Russia-Ukraine crisis could create 'double-edged' situation for tankers
  • Solvang achieves 60% carbon capture in ethylene carrier engine tests
  • Container ship sale churn boosts credit quality at Oldendorff's M&M Bank
  • Decarbonisation rules set to bail out tankers predicts finance guru Arntzen
  • Nova Marine resumes acquisitions with Swire group handysize duo
  • Second LNG cargo heads for Kaliningrad as Russia ups moves on Ukraine
  • Germany's 'bad bank' sells 56 ships to Bank of America and Davidson Kempner
  • Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 certification
  • Hyundai Glovis linked to LNG newbuilding order at Hyundai Samho
  • Taking shelter: crude tanker lay-ups at highest level for seven years
  • Slick spotted as tanker begins breaking up on Reunion Island rocks
  • Could rising Ukraine tensions bring war risk exclusion clause into play?
  • UN reaches agreement to take oil off decaying Yemeni FSO
  • Fleet expansion eyed as European Investment Bank buys French owner Jifmar
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri lets rip at 'locust fund' as Bain fleet is wound down
  • Russia-Ukraine crisis boosting VLGC rates, says Fredriksen's Avance Gas
  • BW Epic Kosan hit by non-cash impairment losses on vessel sales
  • 'Geopolitical tensions': Fred Olsen Windcarrier puts $169m IPO on ice
  • Gibsons says Libyan limbo holding back aframax earnings
  • Exmar markets lone steam turbine LNG carrier for sale
  • Xihe Holdings almost out of larger tankers as Greek buyers take four MRs
  • Shell contracted over half carbon offset LNG cargoes in 2021
  • China's Penglai Jinglu selling rare ultramax newbuilding slots
  • Owners lured back into scrap market as 'show-stopping' prices keep rising

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • Shipping braces for impact as Russia-Ukraine crisis intensifies
    Tanker and dry bulk trades could be disrupted; container shipping faces heightened risk of cyberattacks.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
  • IEA says ready to act to ensure energy security amid growing concern over Russia moves on Ukraine
    The International Energy Agency said its member countries stand ready to act to bring on extra crude supply amid increasing concern about moves by Russia against Ukraine.
  • SAUDI DATA: Gasoil exports rise to over three-year high in December
    Saudi Arabia's gasoil exports rose 12.43% month on month, and 26.84% on the year to 3.46 million mt in December 2021, extending the uptrend for the fourth month running, showed data released by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative late Feb. 21.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan fuel oil exports up 5.2% on year at 3.054 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in January rose 5.2% year on year and 11.2% month on month to 3.054 million mt, according to data released Feb. 22 by the Central Dispatching Unit of the energy ministry.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb. 22-25
    Spot bunker markets in the Americas are facing tight supplies this week in several key hubs as well as more volatility in global oil, which has led to resupply uncertainty and slower markets.
  • Tanker markets tread cautiously as threat of sanctions on Russian oil looms
    The global tanker market is in a state of disquiet as potential sanctions on the flow of Russian oil to the West could significantly harm market fundamentals, as the energy markets brace for potential further actions on Russia.
  • INDIA DATA: India's oil product exports rise 14.4% on year in January
    India's oil product exports rose 14.4% year on year to 5.1 million mt, or 1.3 million b/d, in January, the latest provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed, reflecting an improvement in global demand.
  • Colonial Pipeline hires new 'chief information security officer' after cyberattack
    Colonial Pipeline said Feb. 22 it hired a new "chief information security officer" to lead its cyber defenses in the aftermath of a devastating cyberattack last year that left the United State's top fuel pipeline artery offline for nearly a week.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices rise as Russia deploys troops into eastern Ukraine
    Crude oil prices continued to rise Feb. 22 as Russia deployed troops into breakaway sections of eastern Ukraine and the US and other NATO members launched an initial barrage of sanctions against the country.
  • Biden vows to stop Nord Stream 2 pipeline as US sanctions Russian banks, ships
    The US will work with Germany to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and impose sanctions against Russian bank VEB, US President Joe Biden said Feb. 22 in announcing the "first tranche" of penalties after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into eastern Ukraine.
  • Germany says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification cannot now go ahead
    Halting the certification process means the 55 Bcm/year pipeline -- which was completed in September -- will be unable to begin commercial operations.
  • Russia's Transneft sees no impact on oil flows to Europe on Ukraine conflict escalation
  • HSBC targets 34% cut to emissions from financed oil and gas clients by 2030
    Disclosing its so-called "financed emissions" for the first time, HSBC said the new target is equal to the percent reduction that the IEA indicates in its net-zero scenario for global sector emissions to 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude stays firm as market awaits clarity on sanctions against Russia
    Russia's recognition and subsequent deployment of peace-keeping troops into the breakaway eastern Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk drew sharp rebuke and the promise of sanctions from Western allies.
  • Shipowners avoid Black Sea ports, traders brace for sanctions as war fears rise
    Networks of commodity traders, shipping finance executives and ship brokers in the shipping hub of Singapore said they have been on high alert since an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the likelihood of a US response.
  • European, Russian port operations return to normal after storm
    The updates came after Storm Eunice brought havoc to Europe on Feb. 18 and over the weekend.
  • Japan to ensure stable energy supply with reserves if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: minister
    Japan will make every effort to ensure stable energy supply for the country with its petroleum reserves and LNG stocks should the Russia-Ukraine situation deteriorate further, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda said Feb. 22.
  • Russia will continue uninterrupted supplies of gas, LNG to global markets: Putin
    In his address to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Doha, Putin said Russia would improve the existing infrastructure and increase investment in the gas sector.
  • Marine fuel 0.5%S Singapore-Fujairah bunker spread narrows to near one-year low
    Lackluster arbitrage movements of low sulfur components for the LSFO blending pool have gradually tightened inventories at the Middle Eastern port of Fujairah since February, whereas rising availability of LSFO cargoes in Singapore continues to weigh on bunker premiums, traders said.
  • Singapore's February bunker fuel sales show promise despite January drop: sources
    Bunker fuel sales in the world's largest bunkering port slid 3.5% month on month to 4.033 million mt in January, 10.4% lower on the year, according to the latest preliminary data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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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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