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Exim India web site
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 31, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Customs brokers caught up in US crackdown on Chinese ecommerce traffic
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  • Getting containers in the right place at the right time is now 'impossible'
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  • Analyst corner - in a safe pair of hands with Mainfreight?
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Marine Log web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded two additional Navy frigates
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  • Metal Shark wins U.S. Navy patrol boat contract
    Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is one of two builders awarded a seven-year U.S. Navy indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $290 million to produce up to seventy-three 40-foot "40

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Container News web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Ports of Stockholm and BPO seek funding to enhance collaboration with Ukrainian ports
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  • AD Ports Group inks MoU with Economic Development Board of Madagascar
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  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces peak season surcharge from Asia and Oceania to South Africa
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) from Asia and Oceania to South Africa, effective from 6 June until further notice. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier will apply a US$1,000 per TEU from Asia and Oceania (Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia
  • Record low shipping losses amid rising sector risks
    Maritime safety is paramount, with up to 90% of global trade traversing oceans. Three decades ago, the international shipping industry experienced the loss of around 200 large vessels annually. However, this figure dramatically dropped to a historic low of 26 in 2023, marking a year-on-year decrease of over one-third and a 70% decline over the past decade. Despite these advancements, the sector f
  • Port Authority of Gijón migrates management system to the cloud with Prodevelop and AWS
    Building on the migration of Posidonia PCS to the cloud just over a year ago, the Port Authority of Gijón has now transitioned Posidonia Management, its Port Management System (PMS), to the cloud as well. The PMS is a programme that is designed for the internal management of the port, streamlining administrative tasks such as invoicing, public domain management, and technical-nautical services. W
  • Yang Ming to join league of 24,000 TEU ships
    Yang Ming Marine Transport's management has hinted that the company will enter the league of 24,000 TEU boxship owners. Speaking at a shareholders' meeting after releasing the Taiwanese liner operator's 1Q 2024 results, GM Patrick Tu said: "On the Asia-Europe routes, we have a competitive advantage because of 24,000 TEU ships, but these belong to our fellow THE Alliance members and, we can't alwa
  • CMA CGM hit with US$2 million fine by FMC
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has entered into an agreement with French ocean carrier CMA CGM, after the investigations by the Commission's Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC). CMA CGM paid US$1,975,000 to resolve allegations that it overbroadly defined and applied its definition of merchant in a bill of lading to demand payment from a third party wh
  • War of attrition could prolong Cape diversions
    Conflict in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb region could be entering a prolonged period of attrition as coalition forces seek to degrade the Houthi's military capability with both sides considering a tactical shift in operations, with failure of western military to prevent attacks. Security firm Dryad Global reported this week that attacks on commercial vessels have reduced, while strikes against c
  • Antwerp Euroterminal launches Belgium's first shore power connection for seagoing vessels
    Antwerp Euroterminal (AET) is set to introduce Belgium's first shore power connection for seagoing vessels. This innovative installation, operational by 2026, will provide docked ships with environmentally friendly and quiet electricity, significantly contributing to the port's sustainability efforts. Built to international ISO standards, this will be Belgium's premier shore power setup for seago
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port receives straddle carriers from Konecranes
    Konecranes officially delivered eight hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers to Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP). Ordered in the second quarter of 2023, these straddle carriers are designated for the new container terminal in Copenhagen. The parts were delivered to CMP in the fourth quarter of last year and have since been assembled and rigorously tested at the current container terminal. Next year

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Splash web site
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  • Sidara sends final Wood takeover offer worth $2bn
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has received a fourth and final bid from Dubai-based company Sidara for the takeover of the company. Less than a week ago, the UK firm rejected Sidara's third bid as the offer was seen as 'significantly' undervaluing the company. The unsolicited, preliminary, and conditional proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants ...
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  • CMA CGM pays $1.975m fine in the US
    The Federal Maritime Commission has entered into compromise agreements with three different companies resulting in the collection of more than $2.3min civil penalty payments, and commitments by each company to reform specific business practices. French liner CMA CGM copped the biggest fine, paying $1.975m to resolve allegations that it over-broadly defined and applied its definition ...
  • China's Maritime Safety Administration details vessel crackdown
    China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has implemented a stricter monitoring of vessels, according to an update from class society DNV. Chinese authorities are tracking more closely any vessel that has been detained twice within the last 12 months, irrespective of the place of detention as well any vessel that has been penalised twice in 12 ...
  • Chinese to develop Black Sea port in Georgia
    Two Chinese firms have won the rights to build and operate a deepsea port on the Black Sea. China Communications Construction Company and China Harbour Investment will develop the long-planned port at Anaklia in Georgia. The initial phase of Anaklia port development involves constructing a berth capable of handling 7m tons of cargo and a ...
  • How to impress a shipowner?
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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Greek fleet invests 'heavily' in new technology vessels, says Travlos
    Greece-owned fleet is first for alternative-fuel ships and well ahead on fitting of energy-saving devices, claims annual report
  • Exclusive: Countries plan informal MEPC talks in Bonn
    China, Brazil and some EU members said to be among group to meet on sidelines of UN climate conference in...
  • Tanker giant Frontline: 'We're in for a longer one' in current upcycle
    Frontline's purchase of 24 VLCCs from Euronav is paying off as the transformative fleet growth coincides with a period of...
  • Steamship Mutual joins trend toward improved P&I results
    Shipowners' Club will take the hit on 2021 policy year underwriting loss
  • China outlines tougher safety inspections for repeat offenders
    DNV said ships matching the new criteria for the 'special follow-up scheme' will face detailed inspections at any port of...
  • Disruptions continue to drive tanker demand
    Geopolitical disruptions account for the bulk of growth in 2024, but this could reverse if trading patterns return to normal...
  • CMA CGM to pay nearly $2m in penalties in the US
    Two other companies have also agreed to pay penalties to avoid formal proceedings, just days after the Federal Maritime Commission's...
  • Cosco Shipping Holding appoints Tao Weidong as new general manager
    Tao's predecessor, Yang Zhijian, has resigned due to 'a change in work arrangement'
  • Adnoc lines up multi-billion dollar LNG carrier orders at South Korean yards
    Orders come as Adnoc vows massive investments to double its LNG output to 15m tonnes annually by 2028
  • Daily Briefing
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  • Cosco Shipping pushes deeper into methanol with newbuild retrofits
    Conversion will increase CSH's methanol dual-fuel orderbook to 16 vessels, including 12 24,000 teu ships ordered in October 2022. The...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • CBP curtails low-value shipment access for multiple customs brokers
    Growth in the use of a low-value shipment rule has attracted critics, who say the de minimis program provides a loophole for e-commerce companies abroad to evade duties.
  • Auto shippers tuned up to navigate new supply chain roadblocks
    The March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore piled on yet another layer of disruption, while the Sept. 30 expiration of the existing labor contract for longshore workers on the East and Gulf coasts will make shippers more nervous.
  • Busy 'slow season' for air cargo as e-commerce holds up demand
    It is a good time to be in the freight transport business with air cargo and ocean shipping on the trade lanes out of Asia seeing sustained demand and robust rate levels.
  • Asia-US container ship reliability climbed to six-month high in April: Sea-Intelligence
    The West Coast's sharp jump in on-time performance - the highest gain of the 34 trade lanes covered by the analyst's monthly report -- is a sign ports along the coast have not been directly impacted by the ongoing ship diversions around southern Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Germany's largest shipbroker formed as MPC Capital merges Harper Petersen and Albis Shipping
    Hamburg-parent is merging its container, tanker and dry shipbroking desks
  • 'We have a problem': 1,300 new tankers needed in next decade, Frontline boss says
    Lars Barstad believes the sector is heading into a 'wall' of replacement needs as tankers age
  • $1bn club: Select group of Greek shipowners have broken with tradition to establish a home on Wall Street
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the history of Greeks turning to capital markets in New York
  • Niche container player returns to Asia-Europe trade after exiting as Covid boom imploded
    Relative newcomer to re-enter trade as freight rates soar
  • Cambridge University experts to study 'real impacts' of green fuels on Laskaridis bulker
    UK university's Singapore research centre is being provided with data from panamax
  • Greek newbuilding activity skyrockets with world-leading $40bn wager on new tonnage
    Hellenic shipowners are betting the transition towards green shipping will be a gradual affair
  • Russian crude cargo stuck on elderly tanker for months off new Ghana refinery
    Hong Kong-owned Snow Lotus arrived at the new Sentuo refinery in February
  • Fratelli Cosulich heralds first methanol bunkering vessel as investment 'milestone'
    New vessel swells Italian owner's bunker fleet in Singapore
  • Evangelos Marinakis lines up 10-ship container splash in China
    Order for 8,000-teu vessels depends on the new dry dock that New Times Shipbuilding plans to construct
  • Tanker division shines as MISC profit climbs by nearly one-quarter
    Company believes outlook for shipping divisions remains rosy despite sharp drop in cash flow
  • 'Supermajor': Subsea7 lands Petrobras offshore deal worth more than $1.25bn
    Kristian Siem-backed group secures huge contract to develop Buzios 9 oilfield 180 km off Brazil
  • Hunter Group talks up 'arguably the best VLCC supply outlook ever'
    Growing production will tie up extra 105 VLCC-equivalents through 2025, Norwegian company says
  • Sports psychologist 'supercharged' top team at NorthStandard after merger
    Executive coach helped two CEOs work better in merged protection and indemnity giant
  • 'No end to conflict in sight': Red Sea disruptions driving lion's share of tanker demand, Bimco says
    Crude and product tankers will reportedly see market weaken next year if the Red Sea situation normalises
  • 'Super-major': Subsea7 lands Petrobras offshore deal worth more than $1.25bn
    Kristian Siem-backed group secures huge contract to develop Buzios 9 field 180km off Brazil
  • Vitol to pull its ships from BW LPG VLGC pool in the summer
    Trader's vessels will exit world's biggest commercial VLGC operation
  • BW LPG revenue tops $1bn as it books 'impressive' results
    Singapore VLGC owner expecting strong spot rates for the rest of 2024
  • Maersk Tankers recruits head of Norden Tanker Pools
    Ex-Norden man is diving from one pool to another
  • Frontline banks near $1bn loan package to finance Euronav VLCC deal and product tankers
    John Fredriksen company reveals details of transactions in Norway, Germany and China
  • Historic Greek shipowner Carras (Hellas) seeks to strike 'right balance' between present and future needs
    Low-profile owner reveals the rationale behind newbuilding programme of conventionally fuelled bulkers
  • Fortescue prowling shipyards for ammonia carriers and bulkers in $900m newbuilding hunt
    Australian ammonia-fuelling fan scours yards for 10 vessels as it transforms into green energy supplier
  • Frontline profit falls as Euronav VLCCs make slow start and push up finance costs
    John Fredriksen's tanker company is earning better rates in the second quarter
  • Cosco adds methanol dual-fuel capability to four neo-panamax container ship newbuildings
    Upgrading project will cost the shipowner an additional $114m
  • Yinson Production taps London for $1bn bond issuance
    Company says the fundraiser is another step in its bid to diversify its funding base and optimise its capital structure
  • Asian feeder players double surcharges as Singapore labelled congestion hotspot
    Vessels calling at the world's second-largest container port face berthing delays of up to seven days
  • Greek shipping cautious on future fuels amid questions over rewards for early movers
    Shipowners are cautious on betting big with future fuels
  • Knowledge gap: Green fuels to create need to train 700,000 seafarers, consultant estimates
    Founder of Novamaxis highlights knowledge gap among crew tasked with implementing energy transition

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American Shipper web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Northern Air Cargo to discharge 18 pilots on Hawaii route
    The end of Aloha Air Cargo's service from the West Coast to Hawaii will result in unpaid leaves of absence for 18 pilots.

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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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