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BRIEFS
July 29, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • 'GIVVEN Logistics is all set to excel in its journey ahead'
  • Trial runs for movement of transit cargo from Kolkata to the North-East through Bangladesh's Chattogram & Mongla ports set to begin
  • FIEO partners to facilitate LEI issuance to Indian exporters
  • Port traffic growth in Q1FY23 seen indicating economic revival
  • Maersk's 24/7 visibility & confirmations within minutes for additional ocean demand
  • MSC UK announces new rail service connecting Scotland with global trade routes
  • Export ban on wheat to stay due to high domestic prices
  • Amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of Engineering Product group: Suspension of SIONs C-594, C-791 to C-796 and C-831
  • Long-term ocean freight rates into Australasia seeing surge
  • Surplus sugar for exports seen at 8 MT in 2022-23
  • New Mangalore Port handles record 1,936 TEUs on vessel
  • Gencos imported 92.07 LT coal in Q1FY23 for blending purposes
  • UAE-India CEPA has unleashed a golden era in bilateral relations, says UAE Minister
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from Nacala to worldwide
  • Distance impact turning negative

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Schenker still the star performer, but parent DB is finally back in profit
  • Airfreight wholesaler Solent launches 747F flights between Quito and Miami
  • Felixstowe workers vote to strike over pay offer
  • Port of Incheon loses Russian and African links as MSC, PIL pull services
  • Analysis: CH Robinson - radio silence (while it rocks)
  • Sourcing shift from China is all talk - 'it's a fluidity we have seen for years'
  • Happy Hapag-Lloyd raises earnings forecast again after H1 profits soar
  • Smart database offers shippers easier route to cross-border compliance
  • Record first half for London Gateway as carriers avoid congested ports
  • Shopify axes staff and bleeds red ink as e-commerce slows

Marine Logweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Royal Caribbean: Full fleet back in service and positive operating cash flow
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported a second quarter 2022 net loss of $0.5 billion and loss per share of $2.05. That's the not unexpected bad news and investors looked beyond
  • Blount Boats delivers icebreaking buoy tender
    Delivered earlier this year by the Blount Boats shipyard in Warren, R.I., an icebreaking buoy tender ordered in July 2020, the M/V Eddie Somers, is now in service with the Maryland Department
  • MAN PrimeServ signs maintenance contract for LNG-fueled dredge
    MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales service brand of MAN Energy Solutions, has signed a long-term service agreement with Rouen, France, headquartered GIE Dragages-Ports covering the MAN 35/44 dual-fuel engines in the trailing suction
  • Tour the Sea Change ferry at Marine Log's FERRIES 2022
    SWITCH Maritime's landmark Sea Change hydrogen-powered ferry project got a lot of attention at Marine Log's FERRIES 2021 held last November along the New York Harbor. This year, the conference heads to
  • Modern laker Mark W. Barker embarks on maiden voyage
    Nearly three years after the first cut of steel for the first Great Lakes freighter in nearly 40 years, the 639-foot modern laker M/V Mark W. Barker has completed sea trials and

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Navios launches $100m buyback as Frangou spells out 'logic' of consolidation
    Acquisition of 36 bulkers also seen as offering 'migration path' to more carbon-efficient fleet
  • Chinese automaker BYD tipped to enter shipowning with large PCTC orders
    Move comes with rising interest from domestic companies to make a foray into long-haul ro-ro shipping, currently dominated by foreign...
  • Safe Bulkers profit comfortably beats Wall Street forecasts
    Company sustainability report says company has invested in efficient new bulker newbuildings 'ahead of' industry peers
  • Digitalisation will expand cargo insurance opportunities, says Marsh
    Future of insuring goods in transit increasingly shifting to logistic providers, offering cargo owners freedom to select shipments and to...
  • New wind propulsion technology launches
    Smart Green Shipping's FastRig sails are expected to reduce fuel consumption by 20% and will be fitted on to a...
  • Felixstowe strike action to add chaos to UK supply chains
    Supply chains are still reeling from the congestion of the past two years. Now industrial action at ports is adding...
  • Ferry labour shortage said to be 'inevitable and ongoing'
    The ferry industry's long-term success depends more than ever on well-trained people, and the sector's ability to drive support for...
  • First shipment of Ukraine grain on Friday will test political deal
    A shipment of grain is expected to leave Chornomorsk on Friday. However, the political test run comes ahead of crucial...
  • China launches crackdown on arbitrary charges in maritime
    China's Ministry of Transport is investigating the maritime sector, seeking a widespread crackdown on any 'arbitrary charges' not aligned to...
  • Costamare eyes new investments after record second quarter
    Adjusted net income more than doubled in latest quarter as charter rates for container vessels remain 'historically high'
  • Easing long-term box freight rates threatens contract renegotiations
    Shippers desperate to secure capacity have seen contract rates soar. But as spot rates ease and demand shows signs of...
  • Pacific Basin optimistic despite slowing global economy
    While the Hong Kong-based company expects minor bulk demand to moderate during the second half of the year, favourable supply...
  • Panama yet to report on Gulf Livestock 1 tragedy
    Panama is yet to publish a casualty report nearly two years after the Gulf Livestock 1 sunk off Japan with...
  • Does shipping now have too much data?
    Some shipowners have invested in software systems that are no longer supported. The best system is one that is used...
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises guidance again
    Hapag-Lloyd's lifted volumes are flat compared with last year, but freight rates are up 80%. Full-year earnings could now top...
  • Navios Partners agrees $835m takeover of parent dry bulk fleet
    Fleet merger completes a Navios Group fleet consolidation that began in earnest last year
  • Pilbara Ports Authority explores ammonia bunkering
    'The potential of ammonia as a fuel to effectively decarbonise the maritime industry is clear; however questions remain on how...
  • NYK launches 100% biofuel supply trial for tugs
    Company believes the biofuel mix used can be a 'drop-in fuel' in the future
  • DSME strike has minimal impact on outstanding orders, say shipowners
    DSME sent a note six weeks ago to customers, declaring a force majeure. Last week, it sent a follow-up, stating...
  • Daily Briefing
    Release of seized Greek tankers hangs in the balance | Ukraine grain corridor readies first shipments | Oaktree awaits Court...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Shipper seeks FMC intervention after $3 million in D&D charges
  • Flexport, Nolan partner to track global, domestic freight
  • Felixstowe port workers vote to strike in August
  • BNSF taps Tacoma for new Midwest intermodal freight gateway
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes full-year profit outlook 30 percent
  • DB Schenker pulls parent group back into black

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Performance Shipping fixes aframax to Teekay Tankers
  • BRS says tanker improvement here to stay, but VLCCs and bunkers could be speedbumps
  • Safe Bulkers raises scrubbers bet as early newbuildings start paying off
  • Royal Caribbean achieves pre-pandemic positive cash flow while returning fleet to service
  • Baltic Dry Index dips below 2,000 for the first time in five months
  • Long-haul demand to help LR2s 'take the spotlight' from MRs, Vortexa says
  • UN: Ukraine grain exports remain on track to leave this week
  • Costamare has no immediate plans to replace cancelled newbuildings
  • Diana boosts dividend on higher profit in robust bulker market
  • LNG carrier market dynamic has been 'permanently altered'
  • Navios shares rocket from starting gate as investors embrace acquisition
  • Scorpio Tankers makes record profits amid global upheaval
  • Unions threaten to bring UK's largest container port to a 'standstill'
  • How Omar Nokta landed at the bank that's been covering shipping as long as he has
  • Bureau Veritas profits from marine services growth
  • Navios Partners scores new loans as revenue surge lifts quarterly profit
  • D'Amico returns to profit, predicts strong tanker market 'for years'
  • GasLog Partners agrees sale and charter deals on two steam turbine LNG carriers
  • V.Group clinches VLCC management contract from International Seaways
  • Costamare says container ship rates remain healthy, amid new set of bumper profit
  • Wakashio claimants line up class action in Mauritius
  • Hapag-Lloyd poised for multi-billion-dollar windfall from soaring freight rates
  • 'Tough talks ahead' as container shippers seek to renegotiate contracts
  • Taylor Maritime ups dividend as values rise again
  • Cosco Shipping inks deal with domestic partners to create car carrier JV
  • GTT wins AIPs for liquefied hydrogen carrier containment and design
  • Zacho ready to start 'dream job come true' as head of Navigator Holdings
  • Ardmore Shipping swings away from 'expensive leases' with new refinance deals
  • Samudera continues to reap rewards of hot container ship market
  • Pacific Carriers doubles down on MR tankers at K Shipbuilding
  • Daewoo strike damage casts a shadow over shipyard sell-off

American Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • Record container ship traffic jam as backlog continues to build
    The drop in ships waiting off Southern California is deceiving. The number of ships off all three coasts is back to all-time highs.
  • Container shipping boom continues: Hapag-Lloyd hikes outlook (again)
    Shipping lines are still racking up extraordinary profits. Hapag-Lloyd forecasts continued strength in the second half.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 28, 2022
  • INDIA DATA: Gasoil June exports fall 20% on month amid strong domestic demand
    India's gasoil exports fell 19.82% month on month to 2.45 million mt (608,913 b/d) in June, and were down 13.48% year on year, Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data showed July 28, as refineries already running above nameplate capacity channeled more cargoes into the domestic market to meet increasing demand.
  • Once an OPEC quota buster, Iraq struggles to raise oil output due to port limitations
    Iraq's crude oil production has stagnated in recent months, despite a rising quota under the OPEC+ accord, largely constrained by its inability to export more volumes through its southern port on the Persian Gulf.
  • Vitol starts bunkering operations at Dubai's Jebel Ali port, cruise terminal at Port Rashid
    Global trading firm Vitol has commenced bunkering operations at Dubai's Jebel Ali port and cruise terminal Port Rashid this month, the company said in a statement on its website July 28.
  • Diesel stocks in California down week on week
    California diesel stocks slipped last week despite stronger refiner output, according to state and federal government data.
  • TotalEnergies inks deal to import 300,000 mt of diesel into France from ADNOC
    TotalEnergies has signed a deal to import 300,000 mt of diesel from the UAE to cover potential supply shortages in France later this year, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said July 28.
  • Valero says strong Q2 earnings reflect tight product supply, growing demand
    Valero Energy's Q2 earnings of $4.7 billion reflected growing demand and tight supply for refined products, which boosted margins to record levels, company executives said July 28.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall nearly 2% to 1.474 mil mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 1.93% to 1.474 million mt in the week to July 28, according to data from market research company Insights Global.
  • OIL FUTURES: NYMEX crude settles lower but remains in well-worn range
    US crude futures fell July 28 but remained within a well-worn range as recession concerns were met with continued supply tightness.
  • TotalEnergies 'mobilizing' to diversify Europe's gas supplies as Q2 earnings surge
    TotalEnergies is hoping to boost its sources of European natural gas and produce more LNG in the coming months, the French energy major said July 28, after soaring gas prices and record-high refining margins sent its second-quarter earnings to an all-time high.
  • D'Amico expects years of strength for clean tankers, decreasing tonnage
    The bullish outlook follows a marked year-on-year improvement in the first half of the year.
  • Scorpio Tankers looks to EU Russian oil ban to boost clean tanker earnings
    A confluence of events has catalyzed a substantial increase in ton-mile demand beginning in March 2022, the clean product tanker company said in its Q2 interim financial report July 28.
  • Navios Maritime Partners acquires 36 dry bulk ships for low-carbon transition
    Navios Partners, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, will seek to sell older, less fuel-efficiency ships when opportunities arise.
  • OIL MARKETS PODCAST: What's in store for Asian oil markets in H2?
    That said, some pockets in China are still facing lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and high oil prices are threatening to pull down demand in other consuming nations.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Korea S-Oil crude run rate averages 93.8% in Q2
    S-Oil recently upgraded its No. 1 residue hydro-desulfurization unit, or RHDS, to expand its capacity to 40,000 b/d, from 34,000 b/d previously, putting its total RHDS capacity at 166,000 b/d.
  • UAE DP World Q2 port cargo volume rises 3.5% on year, trade outlook positive
  • UAE Fujairah port stops bunkering after floods: traders
  • REFINERY NEWS: Finland Neste reports strong Q2 results on high margins
    Neste on April 29 condemned Moscow for its attack on Ukraine and said it was replacing Russian crude as a result.
  • Iraq and Oman stand to gain bunkering from Fujairah: traders
    Oman Oil Marketing Co. has recently received a license to supply marine fuel 0.5%S, gasoil, and high sulfur 380 grade at Oman Sohar port.
  • Poland to pursue suspension of EU ETS until reformed: climate minister
    Poland is advocating the suspension of the ETS while a plan is worked out and agreed to reform the system.
  • Easing LSFO inventories soften Hong Kong's Aug term ex-wharf bunker premiums
    Higher inflows of low sulfur fuel oil replenishment cargoes throughout July progressively lifted inventories, raising the availability of prompt bunker supplies, market sources said.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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