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BRIEFS
March 30, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • New China to East India service to call Chennai & Vizag
  • Century Plyboards gets LoI for rejuvenation of KPD
  • Commencement of Examination facility at CPP for Direct Port Entry for factory-sealed/self-sealed export containers in Customs Mumbai Zone -II
  • Maersk explores new ways to accelerate green fuel production
  • ZIM updates service structure
  • Ukraine crisis reduces global economic growth projection
  • Crane maintenance at Haldia Dock's Berth No. 9
  • Paradip Port drops 'Trust', wrests 'Authority'
  • Ocean carriers respond to US Ocean Shipping Reform Act
  • India aims to export 12 mt wheat next fiscal
  • Etihad Cargo achieves Cargo iQ recertification for its global network
  • Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh to be operational from Aug. 15
  • Tool for air cargo industry to track sustainability progress launched
  • Pharma exports seen benefiting from India-UAE FTA
  • Sumant Sinha takes over as ASSOCHAM President; Ajay Singh as Senior Vice President
  • Sugar exports seen up
  • Govt mulls multi-pronged strategy to counter effects of Ukraine crisis on tea exports
  • Indian economy seen doubling in 8 years at 8 pc growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast Forward Freight to become EV Cargo
  • Connecting Hong Kong and São Paulo via Angola
  • Scotch & Soda swaps WMS
  • Shanghai's lockdown: hard times ahead?
  • Launching global e-bookings connectivity
  • Greece to digitalise 70 km rail line
  • Prestigious award for Celebi Delhi Cargo
  • 4,650 HGVs immobilised
  • Luca Graf appointed CEO of MS Direct
  • Meratus going for Malaysia
  • FRA-OS speeds up flows and handling processes
  • From China to Malawi
  • New terminal in Port Yarimca now operational
  • Siemens extends Simon Hegele's contract
  • UK haulier joins pallet network
  • Restructuring at Port of Hamburg Marketing
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Digital booking now available on Air Canada Cargo

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Airlines divert cargo from Shanghai, putting more pressure on rates
  • More focus on B2C costs will bring a new definition of 'free shipping'
  • Carriers missing calls in India amid transhipment delays at Colombo
  • Container traffic going ro-ro hits new highs on China-South Korea trades
  • DHL secures five-year 'partnership' deal with Cargojet for airfreight capacity
  • New CEO Kim promises 'greater performance and a brighter future' for HMM
  • GSBN blockchain network for more secure cargo starts Rotterdam tests
  • Virtual watch towers can provide real supply chain visibility
  • M&A radar: Hacked Expeditors vulnerable to takeover

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • C-Job launches new cutter suction dredge series
    Targeting the mid range of the cutter suction dredge (CSD) market, Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects today launched a new CSD design series. Showcasing its possibilities is an innovative new self-propelled concept
  • VIDEO: Maersk Supply and Kirby partner up for U.S. offshore wind
    Mystery solved. Maersk Supply Service is the customer for the wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) ordered at Singapore's Sembcorp Marine last week. Supporting the newbuild investment, Maersk Supply has been awarded a

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Former pub manager led board that signed off on P&O Ferries fiasco
    Just who signed off the union-busting strategy? P&O Ferries board members comprise some of the most senior corporate executives in...
  • Maersk's TradeLens platform operator names new chief executive
    'After a successful ramp-up where several industry leaders have joined TradeLens, the focus now shifts towards enhancing the customer experience...
  • Congestion worsens on Shanghai new lockdown rules
    Factory production is affected, landside logistics becomes clogged and ports get more congested. There are fears that 2022 could be...
  • Containership tonnage providers still see strong fundamentals
    Non-operating owners of boxships have been riding high during the container shipping boom. While uncertainties may be taking some of...
  • Preparations set to refloat grounded Evergreen boxship
    The 334 m vessel, which was under pilotage and had a draught of about 13 m when it became stuck...
  • Regulation: Testing the water
    Despite the war in Ukraine, work at the International Maritime Organization on safety and emissions continues, while Europe's Fit for...
  • Swedish Club reports $34m deficit
    'Weak P&I pricing is an industry-wide issue, as demonstrated in the underwriting performance of most International Group members,' says Rhodin
  • Western Bulk has a 'very good' start to year
    Company expects market volatility will come off through the year resulting in 'somewhat lower quarterly results'
  • Seafarer redundancy fund extended indefinitely
    'We have decided to keep the fund open to support those who have recently lost their jobs and want to...
  • VLCCs most affected as crew volatility hits tanker sector
    Konstantinos Galanakis urges oil majors to rethink their crew matrix or face a significant shortage of trained and experience tanker...
  • Toolkit plots shipping's path through software jungle
    Fleet digitalisation is expected to account for about half the efficiency gains needed for shipping to meet its decarbonisation 2050...
  • Maersk unit linked to Sembcorp WTIV order
    This is Maersk Supply Service's first newbuilding investment dedicated to the offshore wind industry. The vessel, which is scheduled for...
  • Dry bulk: Sustained strength through second quarter
    Despite the obvious negative impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompting a sharp drop in exported volumes of bulk commodities...
  • Ukraine conflict welfare fund established
    A new fund will provide financial aid for seafarers and their families affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Grants can...
  • P&O Ferries rejects UK demand to reinstate sacked seafarers
    'I am fully cognisant of the reputational cost to the P&O Ferries brand and me personally. That notwithstanding, I am...
  • Heidmar technical unit acquires UK-based renewables firm
    UK firm says takeover by Techmar will enable it to 'go global'
  • Shipping does not need more future fuels, says Safe Bulkers head
    Shipping should narrow its search for future fuels and concentrate on availability as the most important factor rather than develop...
  • India and China may increase crude oil imports from Russia
    If China expands crude purchases from Russia, any increase is likely to come via shorthaul routes in Asia, which alone...
  • Citic Leasing orders 10 ultramaxes at DSIC
    The fresh tonnage has already secured employment from a Chinese charterer to mainly haul coal, grains and machinery equipment on...
  • Thessaloniki sees increases in box handling and conventional cargo
    Port authority increased profit by 5% last year and is investing in expansion plans
  • Daily Briefing
    Box carriers expect more of the same in 2022 | P&I plateaus while H&M hardens | Shanghai lockdown escalation adds...
  • CIMC says container market facing a 'correction'
    'Considering that the global supply chain crisis caused by the epidemic is difficult to cure in the short term, the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Container demand to remain high on new vessel deliveries: box makers
  • Asia-USWC trade leads uptick in February liner reliability
  • Subramaniam to lead FedEx into post-Smith era
  • Russia-free routes to Europe add time, money: forwarders
  • Rising volume, worsening congestion dries up European storage

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Operators sign on to new US standards to address cadet sexual harassment and assault
  • Charterers look for five to 10-year LNG carrier charters
  • Capesize bulker spot market flirts with 'bottom' as ore flow and China lockdowns offer upside
  • Sohmen-Pao on energy: 'We want to walk and chew gum'
  • UK anti-trust body blocks $5bn Konecranes- Cargotec merger
  • From one-man shop to commodore, Gary Vogel's roads ran to Connecticut
  • How Vogel went private to public and cut his commute by eight hours
  • Product tanker market disruptions are here to stay, say owners
  • French court releases ship held over anti-Russia sanctions
  • Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest takes major $42m stake in shipbuilder Austal
  • Klaveness boss Lasse Kristoffersen signs off with a record $100m profit
  • Western Bulk expects record profit of up to $20m in volatile first quarter
  • Norwegian Hull Club to pay back $16.6m in premium
  • P&O Ferries boss will not reinstate crews but supports increase in minimum wage
  • Amasus Shipping opts to fit eSAILS on general cargo vessel
  • Hafnia flips stainless steel tanker fleet to Idan Ofer venture Ace Tankers
  • Costamare newbuilding plan pared down to six ships
  • Vallianz and Royal IHC promise 'first of a kind' SOV newbuild
  • Speculation grows after Russia says cargo ship hull breached by 'strong waves'
  • Stealth Maritime sees appeal against UK port state control detention rejected
  • Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation is all about pilots and partnerships
  • 'No corner cutting': Big crew providers caught up in P&O storm
  • Demand forecast raises questions about China's appetite for Russian crude
  • Buoyant Asian rates dragging MR tankers away from chemical trades
  • Scrubber spread to narrow if Russian HSFO exits market, says Braemar ACM

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Ship charter rates still 'spectacular' but war could tip the balance
    Charter rates hold steady at their peak as the seemingly neverending container shipping boom continues.
  • Steel, plywood imports boost Gulf Coast ports' February cargo volumes
    Gulf Coast port volumes rose in February, boosted by imports of steel and breakbulk cargo, along with exports of petroleum and crude oil.
  • Cargo airlines cancel flights as Shanghai enforces COVID lockdown
    With Shanghai in a COVID bubble, air cargo airlines are avoiding the city because there is little freight to pick up and imports may take...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 29, 2022
  • Japan delivered 380 CST HSFO bunker premium slumps to over 4-month low
    The bunker premium for Japan-delivered 380 CST HSFO against benchmark Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo assessments slumped to over a four-month low of $90.46/mt March 28, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights data, amid easing inventory tightness and subdued bunker demand.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Feb gasoil exports rise 4% to 4-month high as regional demand rebounds
    South Korea's gasoil exports rose 3.61% month on month to a four-month high of 15.34 million barrels in February, and were up 23.78% year on year, Korea National Oil Corp. data showed March 29, as demand from importing regions in the Asia-Pacific continued to recover while supply balances remained tight.
  • East-West gasoil March loadings gather steam on Russia-Ukraine unrest
    Asia's gasoil exporters are taking advantage of arbitrage lanes to Europe whenever viable as Russian-export dependent buyers seek alternatives amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
  • Argentina's retail stations begin rationing diesel amid price controls
    Argentina's service stations have started rationing diesel, as price controls and import restrictions are discouraging refiners from bringing in enough supplies even as demand rises for the crop harvest, a trade group said March 29.
  • Irena adds voice to warnings that energy transition progress is too slow
    The scale and pace of the transition to a renewables-based global energy system is "inadequate," the International Renewable Energy Agency has warned in its World Energy Transitions Outlook, calling for a "steadfast" commitment to climate goals as countries respond to the current energy crisis.
  • Brazil nominates Adriano Pires as new Petrobras CEO amid fuel-pricing dispute
    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has engineered his second management shakeup at state-led oil company Petrobras in less than a year, naming local energy industry executive and former government official Adriano Pires as the company's new CEO.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude price slide extends amid Ukraine peace talk progress, China COVID-19 lockdowns
    Signs of progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks and continued demand headwinds presented by China's pandemic lockdowns sent crude prices lower March 29.
  • Bangladesh to raise HSFO imports in Apr on higher temperatures
    Bangladesh is likely to import about 450,000 mt high sulfur fuel oil in April, up from 375,000 mt in March, to meet mounting needs for running power plants as the country starts experiencing hot summers, market insiders said in the week started March 27.
  • Tanker market to take 2-3 months to recalibrate following Ukraine invasion: executive
    About 750,000 b/d od Russian crude goes via pipeline to Europe and 600,000 b/d via pipeline to China, leaving around 3.2 million b/d to travel by sea.
  • IEA's Birol sees 'first global energy crisis,' urges focus on demand side
    European gas and coal prices have hit record highs in March also lifting global energy prices amid a scramble to find alternatives to Russian supply.
  • Finland's UPM aims to complete Leuna biorefinery by end 2023
    Construction of the facility, which will produce a range of 100% wood-based biochemicals, started in 2020.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sweden's Preem increases renewable capacity
    Sweden's Preem aims to expand the HVO capacity at its Gothenburg plant from 320,000 cu m/year to 1.3 million cu m/year in 2026.
  • Kazakhstan may lose 320,000 b/d of oil output in April on CPC incident
    Storm damage to the loading infrastructure at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk has disrupted loading at Kazakhstan's main oil export route, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium network, since March 23.
  • UAE to set up carbon credit and offsets exchange in 2022 amid 2050 net zero goal
    The UAE, OPEC's third-biggest producer, is the first country in the Middle East to announce a commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
  • Russian pipeline operator Transneft restricts oil intake as storage builds: report
    Citing unnamed sources, the report said that Transneft has told several Russian oil firms it will limit intake due to high volumes of stored oil, which affect flexibility and threaten normal operations.
  • Croatia eyes expansion of floating LNG import terminal, Slovenia supply option
    It has received a total of 25 cargoes since it started, representing a volume of 2.2 Bcm of gas equivalent, according to data from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude turns red as Russia, Ukraine appear closer on ceasefire talks
    Russian and Ukrainian negotiators appear to have moved closer to a ceasefire agreement as the two sides met in Istanbul for the first face-to-face talks in more than two weeks.
  • Singapore HSFO viscosity spread surges to near 14-year high on strong 180 CST
    While the Asian HSFO market has been strong overall, the value of 180 CST grade is even stronger than the 380 CST grade due to increasing values in gasoil crack spread.
  • Singapore ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium nears 4-month high
    Cutter stocks with 0.2%-0.3% sulfur are in tight supply as it gets diverted to the much stronger gasoil market instead, market sources said.

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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%)
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 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
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
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