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February 25, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • PSA Mumbai launches new regular train service to Jodhpur
  • Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding facility at Visakhapatnam
  • Maersk launches Digital Customs Academy with the UK IOE&IT
  • CMA CGM launches global biofuel bunkering trial in Singapore
  • Shipping Bill (post export conversion in relation to instrument-based scheme) Regulations, 2022
  • Congestion up at East Coast North America container ports: Report
  • EPC contract for Bhavanapadu port awarded
  • Panama Canal Authority postpones draft reduction in Neopanamax locks
  • Company gets relief from court on bill of entry levy
  • Seafood export seen at record high in FY22
  • Mechanisation of berths at Paradip Port
  • The coming pile of empty containers
  • Agri exports rise to 7-month high

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Caution due to unclear situation in Ukraine
  • More links between Iberia and the Baltics
  • UPS and ASL did not succeed
  • The Port of Rotterdam is back
  • Ex-chancellor Kern leaves Russian state railways
  • Faster France - China transports
  • Expanding capacity between Ho Chi Minh and USA
  • Doubling traffic on a Baltic route
  • Axell Group sells off part of its portfolio
  • East European groupage freight service launched
  • Air Cargo Belgium contracts Paycargo
  • Logista picks Pedro Losada Hernández
  • Fair play in cross-border road haulage
  • Second office for ACS in Australia
  • Hippo happily to Honolulu
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • For more business in France
  • Djibouti makes hub policy a priority
  • Home game for Fritz

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • Ukraine crisis: Fears of rising fuel price, rate hikes and cyber-attacks on supply chains
  • Security expert warns shipping to leave Black Sea region as tension grows
  • War zone airspace restricted: air cargo re-routed and flights suspended
  • Ukraine invasion will impact China-Europe rail freight and push up rates
  • Carriers struggle to navigate storm delays and continued port congestion
  • Truck queues lengthen as Nhava Sheva tries to restore IT after cyber-attack
  • Uber Freight finally rolling toward a profit with the independent trucker surge
  • China's Maple Leaf Shipping building box ships 'on spec'
  • Supply chain radar: The explosive risks of the lithium battery trade
  • Against the odds: Driverless and AI...'we're on a road to nowhere'
  • Snapshot: The first shivers of war...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • Vard wins order for new series of robotic ships
    Ocean Infinity, the Austin, Texas, company building an "armada" of robotic ships, has contracted Fincantieri's Vard subsidiary for the design and construction of a new series of six multipurpose offshore vessels, all
  • Solvang sees CCS and HFO as shipping's greenest option
    Norwegian ship operator Solvang ASA sees on-board carbon capture and storage (CCS) as potentially "the big game changer" in meeting shipping's decarbonization goals. Currently there is no working technology for shipboard CCS,
  • Op-Ed: Methanol can provide ports with cost-effective and scalable green power
    Regulatory, financial, and consumer pressure is mounting for supply chains to reduce their emissions. Robert Schluter, managing director of e1 Marine, says "it's time to put hydrogen to work," and he's got

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • Sovcomflot hit by US financial restrictions as Ukraine crisis escalates
    It is unclear how the US punishment will affect the company's ability to finance its large orderbook of more than...
  • Turkish bulker hit by bomb off Odessa
    Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier rocked by blast as Russia invades Ukraine
  • GasLog unveils long-term charters for newbuild trio
    GasLog is proceeding with the conversion of one ship as a floating storage and regasification unit for Greek Gastrade project
  • Gard makes big gains in renewal round as 'deliberately leaner' West loses
    Norwegian company's decision to pitch the lowest price hike in the International Group has paid off with spectacular gain of...
  • Genco focuses on dividends and fleet renewal amid strong dry bulk market
    While first quarter rates are lower than that achieved in the final three months of last year, the company has...
  • Navios beats forecasts with $45.8m fourth quarter profit
    Angeliki Frangou hails 'much-improved' balance sheet after refinancing package
  • Euroferry Olympia death toll rises
    Search of charred vehicle decks hampered by CO2 levels and the risk of renewed flare-up
  • Shipping scrambles to react to 'nightmare scenario'
    Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent shipping scrambling for information with movements of people and cargo restricted. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd...
  • Norden expands into port logistics
    'Port logistics is an exciting new growth opportunity for us as we look to take our business beyond a standard...
  • CMA CGM launches global biofuel trial on 32 vessels
    The group expects biofuel, together with alternative fuels such as liquefied natural gas and biomethane, to account for up to...
  • GoodFuels launches biofuel option in Singapore
    As the discussion over alternative fuels continues, biofuel champions argue this option can significantly reduce emissions overnight, with no additional...
  • Sea of Asov closed to shipping as Russia invades Ukraine
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 116 vessels queueing in the southern inlet to the Kerch Strait and a further 52...
  • Samsung Heavy seals $830m LNG carrier order
    South Korean yard expects that 35 new liquefied natural gas carrier orders will need to be ordered until 2030 to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine risk for shipping hinges on sanctions escalation | What an escalation in Russian sanctions would mean for shipping |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • CMA CGM, Port of Los Angeles tout progress for dairy exports
  • Proposed stadium project seen worsening Oakland's port congestion woes
  • Savannah dredging wrapping up, but capacity expansion will continue: GPA
  • Rotterdam hits record volume on sharp rise in call sizes
  • Odessa port closed after Russia launches invasion of Ukraine

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • US hits Sovcomflot with restrictions as sanctions deployed to punish Russia
  • US tanker stocks rocket while dry bulk equities fall amid Russia's attack on Ukraine
  • Cheniere sees Russia's invasion of Ukraine driving long-term LNG buying
  • New look Golar LNG is 'uniquely positioned' for FLNG growth, says CEO
  • Top lines divert ships and cargoes as Ukraine crisis hits container shipping
  • Ukraine conflict will hit bulker trade but sanctions could boost tonne-miles
  • Norwegian continues 'Great Cruise Comeback' amid two years of huge losses
  • Profits and revenue grow at France's Bureau Veritas
  • Cargill-chartered Turkish bulker hit by shell in Black Sea
  • Shippers urge EU investigates 'discriminatory' measures by liner operators
  • GCMD teams with Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center to speed decarbonisation
  • Navios Holdings eyes further debt cuts in 'favourable' markets
  • Golar LNG homing in on new FLNG project award in 2022
  • Genco Shipping & Trading books highest earnings per share since 2008
  • Russia's Ukraine invasion set to spark seafarer crisis
  • Ukraine military shuts down country's commercial ports
  • Shipping stocks and dry bulk markets slip, oil spikes, as Ukraine crisis bites
  • Special dividend: Pacific Basin Shipping posts best results in its history
  • Saverys family splashes the cash to rival Fredriksen's $222m Euronav stake
  • TotalEnergies takes first LNG dual-fuelled VLCC into time-charter fleet
  • Hoegh LNG Partners is reviewing merger bid from parent
  • Death toll rises in Grimaldi Lines' Greek ferry disaster
  • Lauritzen Bulkers predicts short-term hit but long-term gain from Ukraine crisis
  • Euroseas wins 257% charter renewal rise for oldest container ship
  • Top money manager BlackRock lifts stake in shipping tech giant Wartsila
  • Norden moves into port logistics with manganese transshipment project
  • Top Ships seals two-year suezmax charters at $24,000 per day
  • No damage or major disruption seen at Ukrainian ports, so far
  • MPCC rides container gravy train with record breaking results
  • Ukraine a 'wild card' but tanker demand to bounce back in 2023, Clarksons says
  • 'Market is getting hit very hard' as energy prices spike, stock markets slide
  • 'Only way is up': Hunter fixes VLCCs on charters with spot exposure
  • Samsung Heavy inks $840m LNG carrier newbuildings contract
  • Fat dividends and buybacks could sabotage carbon drive
  • Avance Gas preparing for 'bad weather' in VLGC markets from 2023
  • CMA CGM poised for $600m resale deal for nine container ships
  • Putin pulls trigger on Ukraine invasion, energy prices surge
  • Eastern Pacific beats target in The Mission to Seafarers fundraiser by more than half
  • Mystery 'Project Core' vies for aframax slots amid box yard crush

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • Gulf Coast ports' January cargo volumes a mixed bag
    Break bulk cargo with commodities of plywood, steel and rubber boosted volumes at U.S. Gulf Coast ports in January.
  • ICS: Do not let Ukrainian, Russian seafarers become 'collateral damage'
    The International Chamber of Shipping issued a warning of the human capital component - Ukrainian and Russian seafarers are now locked out.
  • Government cargo subsidy cushions Air New Zealand's 2021 loss
    Air cargo was a bright spot for Air New Zealand last year, thanks in large measure to government aid for flights geared toward cargo.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
  • Global tensions, high prices temper refined oil product import demand from Latin America
    Latin American oil product markets may have hit a lull with global tensions adding to reduced seasonal demand, high prices and the completion of a recent wave of tenders aimed at restocking inventories depleted by the summer heat wave.
  • Key Asian oil product prices rise to seven-year highs as crude crosses $100/b
    Physical oil product prices in Asia jumped to seven-year highs Feb. 24 underpinned by a surge in crude prices as Russia invades Ukraine, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Brazil's Petrobras monitors price impact of hostilities in Ukraine
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras will monitor international crude and refined product prices after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, adding further volatility to a global industry already rocked by disease and geopolitics, company officials said Feb. 24.
  • Russian Urals crude discount falls $4.35/b on the day
    Russian Urals crude has dropped to its lowest level ever relative to Dated Brent with its differentials weakening by $4.35/b day on day as the threat of international sanctions on Russian energy and financial services sparked a Urals selling frenzy in the market.
  • Brazil's Petrobras keeps Jan-Feb refinery runs elevated on strong demand
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras continued to operate refineries at elevated levels in January and February amid stronger-than-usual demand for gasoline and diesel, maintaining capacity utilization rates near the 88% seen in Q4 2021, the company's refining director said Feb. 24.
  • Russia tanker rates soar on fears around trading Russian oil
    Tanker rates for routes out of Russia to Europe surged to multi-month highs Feb. 24 as Russia's invasion of Ukraine left market participants uncertain of whether they would be able to trade Russian material.
  • Singapore's latest carbon tax announcement hailed as timely for refining sector
    Singapore's latest Budget announcement unveiling plans to raise the carbon tax rate from the current $5/mt of emissions to between $50 and $80 by 2030 is largely hailed as a positive move by industry sources. However, they believe that the refining sector will have to transition swiftly, amid other hurdles, to aid the country's net zero ambitions.
  • EU leaders agree on new sanctions targeting Russian energy, transport sectors
    The European Council, made up of EU heads of state and government, said Feb. 24 it had agreed on sanctions targeting Russia's energy, transport and other sectors in response to Moscow's military invasion of Ukraine.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally slows as US sanctions avoid Russian energy sector
    Crude prices gave back much of their early session gains midday Feb. 24 after US President Joe Biden revealed the US would avoid sanctioning the Russian energy sector in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
  • EIA reports higher weekly US oil exports
    US weekly crude oil exports moved higher during the week ended Feb. 18, data from the Energy Information Administration showed Feb. 24.
  • Crude prices climb as Russia 'invades' Ukraine
    Crude prices Feb. 24 surged over 5% after Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed on social media that Russia had launched a "full-scale invasion", triggering concerns over potential disruptions to supply of energy and resources from oil to grains.
  • Ukraine dry bulk trade halts amid Russian invasion
    Ukraine is a sizeable contributor to global grain exports and any disruption to trade flows could potentially affect food security and prices, at a time when food inflation has soared to a record high in the last year.
  • European refiners in 'uncharted territory' if Russian VGO supplies disrupted: Galp CEO
    In 2021 Russian exported 17.30 million mt of VGO, out of global exports of 29.97 million mt, with shipments to Europe of 9.50 million mt, according to data from commodity shipping firm Kpler.
  • Platts to suspend publication of market information for Black Sea markets
    Platts will continue to review the situation as it develops.
  • DUTCH DATA: 2021 oil, products throughput at Rotterdam gains on economic recovery
    Oil products at the Port of Rotterdam rose 10% year on year to 66.076 million mt in 2021.
  • Libyan oil output at risk of being shut in as bad weather disrupts oil exports
    Port closures due to rough weather have become quite common in recent months.
  • Fujairah LNG bunkering may start soon amid expansion in services: official
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.'s shipping arm is studying whether to back an LNG bunkering operation in the UAE to serve as a fueling station for its new LNG-fueled ships on order.
  • European oil traders fret over potential Russia sanctions to assess supply impact
    Traders' views were mixed over the likelihood of sanctions on Russian oil products, but all agreed that if sanctions were put in place, the impact would be highly disruptive and would cause major supply dislocations and force unusual trade flows and arbitrage routes, particularly for diesel.
  • FACTBOX: Russia's Ukraine invasion seen disrupting vegetable oil, grain trade flows
    As both Russia and Ukraine command clout in global trade flows of grain and vegetable oil, rising uncertainty in the region around port closures and blockages on vessel navigation are expected to keep prices of commodities such as sunflower oil, corn and wheat elevated in the near term.
  • European leaders eye Russian oil and gas in Ukraine invasion response
    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a television statement on the BBC that Western allies were preparing sanctions to "hobble" Russia's economy following the overnight military escalation
  • NATO refrains from blocking Russian vessels from Bosporus
    After Russia invaded Ukraine early Feb. 24, the Ukrainian ambassador in Ankara made a formal request to Turkey to close the key commodity route to Russian vessels, according to media reports.
  • Russia suspends commercial shipping in Sea of Azov
    The suspension covers the whole of the Sea of Azov, a spokesperson for the country's Agency for Maritime and River Transport (Rosmorrechflot) told S&P Global Platts Feb. 24.

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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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