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January 26, 2022
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Unwavering focus
  • Hong Kong already tops pre-pandemic cargo volumes
  • Three extra tracks opened in Gdansk
  • Green labelling in Dakar
  • OOCL: high earnings with similar volumes
  • USA's top inter-regional LTL carrier honoured
  • Manhattan Associates hires Markus Lohmann
  • WFS for Geodis at CDG
  • Next Finnlines link to start on 1 February
  • Wonderful period for Walker Logistics
  • MAPNY/NJ chooses Stephen Lyman
  • Dnata earns double recognition in Belgium
  • 1.7 million t of fertilisers transported
  • Scrapping of vessels at historic low
  • Car maker extends contract with UK haulier
  • E-commerce and Poste Italiane
  • Largest air carrier performs third flight test
  • GlobalX picks Roberto Held
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • MSC and Lufthansa in joint bid to take over Italy's new ITA Airways
  • Ellerman relaunches as trend for box ship chartering by forwarders matures
  • Large swell in 22-knot wind caused idling Madrid Bridge to roll and lose boxes
  • Carrier 'gravy train' steams ahead, thanks to congestion and new contracts
  • New air cargo capacity and logistics property investment as Vietnam recovers
  • Port of Saint John on a roll, thanks to potash and beefed-up rail services
  • DFDS reports return of freight through Dover after pre-Brexit stock-building
  • M&A radar: MSC & Lufthansa go for legacy Alitalia - just sublime
  • Geodis to reward managers who drive its global gender diversity aims
  • Supply chain radar: When demand and supply collide

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • SENSE PelaStar: A floating wind game changer?
    The U.K's Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has granted GBP10 million (about $13.5 million) to technology partners SENSEWind, Glosten, and Subsea Micropiles, and six delivery partners to design and
  • Unmanned containership uses drone to handle heaving line
    A Japanese consortium coordinated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has successfully concluded what's claimed as a world-first port-to-port unmanned containership sea trial. The trial took place between Tsuruga Port in Fukui
  • ACBL warns of "catastrophic" Tennessee River barge delays
    American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) today wrote its dry cargo customers warning them that it is anticipating catastrophic delays for barges transiting the Tennessee River to destinations above Wilson Lock (Mile 259.4).
  • Eastern Pacific: "We won't carry coal"
    One of the world's leading dry bulk operators is taking a stance against coal: it won't carry the stuff. Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has just released the 2022 edition of

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Shipping tipped to outperform US stock market again this year
    'Shipping is the place to be in 2022,' says Randy Giveans of Jefferies
  • Tanker earnings downgraded as recovery stalls
    Only a 'black swan event' can derail 2023 earnings rebound as higher rates return owners to black, says investment bank
  • Bidders persist with Shipping Corporation of India's protracted privatisation
    The Indian government has yet again delayed the privatisation of state shipping giant SCI amid reports that the bidding process...
  • Maritime leader calls for dedicated UK shipping minister
    Britain's shipping, ports and maritime services industries were shocked when the highly popular and effective minister Nusrat Ghani lost her...
  • Stern removed from Wakashio wreck
    Vessel's owner says oil booms that had been set up following the grounding will be removed by the end of...
  • Call for better vaccination records for seafarers
    While seafarers visiting the UK can receive vaccinations, they are cannot have their status recognised. The UK's seafarer welfare organisation...
  • Ammonia-ready ships add $22m to newbuilding costs
    Study also concludes no economic case for ammonia-ready tanker to switch to the alternative fuel under current International Maritime Organization...
  • Chinese New Year adds uncertainty to supply chains
    China's zero-coronavirus policy may put a stop to extended holidays again this year. Even so, shippers are concerned about further...
  • CMA CGM joins export working group
    US exporters have struggled with supply chain disruption. A new working group will look to come up with solutions
  • Cosco box shipping earnings fall short of expectations
    Cosco Shipping Holdings has posted weaker-than-expected earnings as lifting volume dropped substantially in the fourth quarter of last year
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner lobby opposes EU bid to make charterers pay for carbon | Shipping emissions rise 4.9% in 2021 | Logistics...
  • Matson to ship aid relief to Tonga
    The Honolulu-based firm says a previously unscheduled voyage to Tonga will this week depart from Auckland, New Zealand carrying relief...
  • Eastern Pacific bans coal cargo on dry bulkers
    The company's No Coal Cargo policy for commercially managed vessels is part of an environmental, social and governance strategy
  • Seafarers' group builds school in central Philippines
    More than a dozen storms hit the Philippines every year, some of which cause extensive destruction of properties and loss...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Truck capacity to stay tight, pushing up LTL rates: SMC3
  • China-Europe shippers bucking pre-CNY rush: forwarders
  • GPA extends pop-up yard leases to aid Savannah
  • LA-LB considering new plan to reduce empty containers
  • Container lines on course for $163 billion profit in 2022: HSBC
  • Cross-border platform channels pandemic-led growth into venture investment

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Safe Bulkers breaks capesize S&P market hiatus in $33.8m deal
  • US funding 'a great start' on congestion but long-term plan is needed, says AAPA CEO
  • The tanker market recovery: it's still coming, says veteran analyst
  • A falsetto laugh and great kindness: colleagues remember Gault
  • Feeding frenzy by The Pasha Group lifts charter market to all-time high
  • Kamsarmax bulkers fixed on period contracts as operators seek 'bargain deals'
  • Baltic Exchange's iconic sea nymph to go under the hammer
  • Big premium for scrubber-fitted VLCCs to send tankers back to yards, BTIG predicts
  • Opec's West African laggards lowering suezmax demand, BRS says
  • Liner sector to make even higher profit of $200bn in 2022
  • Hoegh's Carlo Ravizza takes Sveinung Stohle's board seat at Avenir LNG
  • Ultrabulk opens office in growing dry-cargo hub Dubai
  • Beks ups buying spree, with a little help from Xihe liquidators
  • Battle lines drawn as emissions trading rules divide shipowners and charterers
  • Bareboat fleet raises Trafigura Scope 1 emissions as trader lifts targets
  • China trials opening up its coastal container trades
  • First autonomous container ship sails in Japan, says MOL
  • Japan's big three guilty of car carrier price-fixing in India
  • Seanergy hikes fourth quarter guidance but 2022 much weaker so far
  • Maersk launching world's first full-scale offshore-charging venture
  • SSY: owners could be tempted to send 'relatively young' chemical tankers for scrap
  • Good vibrations: Shearwater teaming with Equinor on new seismic technique
  • Frontline boss Barstad says tanker recovery started last October
  • Tri Bulk fleet surges after string of secondhand acquisitions
  • Poland's PGNiG progresses requirement for up to six LNG carriers
  • UK pumps over $40m into support for offshore wind technology
  • Hyundai Samho set to list on Seoul exchange in 2022
  • Eastern Pacific bans coal from its commercially managed bulkers
  • Keppel and Sembcorp to post diverging full-year results, say analysts
  • MSC eyes the skies with approach to buy ITA Airways

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9% in 2021
    Passenger airlines are limping back to health, but the air cargo sector is on fire.
  • Port of Savannah overcomes 'serious headwinds' to land cargo record
    The Port of Savannah handled a record 5.6 million TEUs in 2021.
  • Airbus launches cargo airline with whale-shaped super transporter
    This beluga whale doesn't swim, it flies. Airbus built a freighter that looks like the whale so it can get large shipments in the front...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude extends uptrend on potential supply disruptions amid rising geopolitical tensions
  • US working with Europe to identify additional non-Russian gas supplies: White House
    The Biden administration is working with European allies to find additional natural gas supplies from North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the US in the event Russian flows get disrupted, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Jan. 25.
  • Russia says still a 'reliable' energy supplier to Europe in 'difficult' times
    Russia moved on Jan. 24 to assert that it remains a "reliable guarantor of European energy security" a day after the US and UK governments began withdrawing embassy staff from Kiev amid concerns that Ukraine, a key transit hub for oil and gas, could be invaded.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude moves up on geopolitical concerns, Fed meeting
    Crude oil prices rose during early morning trade in Europe Jan. 25 amid increased concerns about rising interest rates in the US and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
  • AUSTRALIA DATA: Nov gasoil imports hit record high 15.29 mil barrels as pandemic restrictions ease
    Australia's gasoil imports rose 30% year on year to a record high 15.29 million barrels in November, and were up 3% from October, preliminary data from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources showed Jan. 25, as the populous east coast states eased pandemic movement restrictions.
  • Weather-related export delays ease at Russia's railways, ports
    Weather related delays are easing along Russia's railways and at ports, with the exception of the Black Sea ports, Russian Railways said late Jan. 24.
  • Singapore 500 ppm gasoil differential flips to premium on lean supply, firm demand
    The FOB Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential turned positive Jan. 24 on the back of tighter-than-expected regional supply and rebounding demand.
  • Gibraltar port closed by bad weather
    The port of Gibraltar has closed, with all inbound traffic suspended Jan. 25 following gale and strong wind warnings at the port.
  • CHINA DATA: 2021 fuel oil exports rise 23% on year to 19.27 mil mt
    China's fuel oil exports rose 23% year on year to 19.27 million mt in 2021 as bunker fuel sales continued to rise, showed latest data from the General Administration of Customs.
  • Bosporus shut due to heavy snow; delays at Novorossiisk
    "Just four tankers passed through the Bosporus on Jan. 23 and now we're seeing only two pass through today," a shipbroker said.
  • China's ports face congestion due to bad weather, COVID-19 regulations: sources
    Ports across China are facing congestion due to unfavorable weather conditions and disruptions owing to COVID-19, market sources said Jan. 24.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Jan 24-28
    Supply tightness in Asian marine fuel 0.5%S market is expected to remain due to a lack of blending components until the first half of February, traders said Jan. 24. The tightness, however, is likely to ease in the second half of February as at least one cargo of Skikda crude and one of sulfur cutter stocks, is going to arrive in Asia.
  • Shanghai-Zhoushan high sulfur bunker fuel price spread turns negative
    The Shanghai delivered 380 CST high sulfur bunker fuel price traded below the Zhoushan equivalent Jan. 21 for the first time since January 2021, when S&P Global Platts started receiving Zhoushan 380 CST bunker fuel price indications, sources said.
  • South Korea delivered 0.5%S bunker fuel hits all-time high on rising crude, tight supply
    The outright price of South Korea delivered marine fuel 0.5%S bunker rose $48/mt since Jan. 3 to reach an all-time high of $713.50/mt Jan. 24 on tight supply and in line with the rise in international crude markers, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    FOB Rotterdam 0.5%S marine fuel barges were assessed at $626/mt on Jan. 21, up $1.25/mt week on week.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Dec fuel oil exports down 10.9% on year at 2.75 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in December fell 10.9% year on year and 5.2% month on month to 2.75 million mt, according to data released Jan. 24 by the Central Dispatching Unit of the energy ministry.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 24-28
    Spot marine fuel retail bunkers pricing in the Americas enters the week of Jan. 24-28 with mixed direction, as key ports in North America grapple with tight supply, while some Latin American markets see shifting demand fundamentals as primary drivers.
  • Armed robbery incidents along Singapore Strait at 6-year high in 2021: ReCAAP
    A sharp rise in reported armed robbery against vessels along the Singapore Strait to a six-year high in 2021 bucked the wider trend in Asia, but is not expected to threaten the city-port's standing as the world's largest bunker hub as much as regional bunker price competition, according to market sources polled by S&P Global Platts.
  • Peru studies rescinding Repsol's contract to operate La Pampilla refinery over oil spill
    The Peruvian government is studying rescinding Repsol's contract to operate the La Pampilla refinery if an investigation finds evidence of negligence in a recent oil spill, a senior government official said Jan. 24.
  • Brazil's Acelen raises wholesale diesel, gasoline prices
    Brazilian independent refiner Acelen increased diesel and gasoline prices effective Jan. 22.
  • Nigeria to start up Africa's largest refinery, Dangote, by year-end
    Nigeria's 650,000 b/d Dangote refinery is undergoing test runs and should be fully ready for operations sometime in the second half of the year, company officials said.
  • FACTBOX: Abu Dhabi missile attack a reminder of risks to UAE energy infrastructure
    A foiled Houthi missile attack on Jan. 24 directed at OPEC's third-largest oil producer, the UAE, has highlighted the ongoing geopolitical risks to the oil market.
  • Oil markets nervous as US evacuates Ukraine staff on Russia invasion fear
    The US has said it will begin evacuating non-essential embassy staff from Ukraine in the week starting Jan. 24 as concerns over a possible invasion of the gas and oil transit hub helped push crude futures prices close to breaking $90/b.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower as equity slide overshadows Ukraine, UAE tensions
    Crude prices finished a volatile session lower Jan 24 as a stronger US dollar and a steep selloff in equity markets weighed on sentiment despite simmering geopolitical risks.
  • Trade flows flip again as Atlantic-bound cargoes said to be diverted to East Asia
    Several LNG cargoes heading to Europe for February delivery were heard to have been diverted recently to Asia amid an uptick in end-user demand in the Pacific and limited available slots for prompt deliveries in the Atlantic, according to market sources.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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