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June 3, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • ZIM starts new 'speedy' S China-LA service to cater for e-commerce
  • HMM Oslo heads for Europe with a full load of 19,504 containers
  • Pandemic to cause 'unprecedented decline' in container traffic: Clarksons
  • DSME enhances status as leading smart ship builder, delivering largest box ship
  • US Q1 containerised agricultural exports up 13pc
  • Cargo operations continue as LATAM files for bankruptcy protection
  • Forwarders look to other modes to ease China air cargo congestion
  • Cargo-partner launches new Liege hub to cope with air cargo growth

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • FIATA & FFFAI assert global recognition to freight forwarding as essential service
  • DGFT notifies extension of validity of scrips provided under export incentive schemes till September 30
  • Restrictions on export of paracetamol API lifted
  • DPT Chairman reviews situation & issues directions to HoDs to take preventive measures against cyclone
  • DPT procedure for levy of penal berth hire charges
  • Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to June 1, 2020
  • JNPT outlines steps to mitigate cyclone impact
  • Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to CFSs & import delivery from CFSs during March 23 to June 1, 2020
  • KSR Freight Forwarders operates its maiden freighter
  • Exports expected to be better in May than April & contraction in June seen much lower
  • PM confident of India getting back on growth track soon
  • Tea production seen falling in 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New train connects Vienna and Poland
  • Hugh Flynn to retire after 22 years
  • Cargo thefts on the rebound
  • "MSC Sixin" arrives in Barcelona
  • First nine Mason mega rail tracks opened
  • JAL's budget subsidiary launches as cargo-only carrier
  • Shipping expert joins Commonwealth board of governors
  • New facility in Jaroslavl
  • CMT invests in Ridgewood JV
  • Fully automated shunting locomotive under trial
  • Where B737 are still popular
  • UTC Overseas appoints Jo Ann Zelaya
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ZIM's new dedicated e-commerce product
  • Fleet expanded - despite Corona crisis
  • Much space for large merchandise
  • Against the pandemic and for plane spotters

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • DSV Panalpina ends freighter contract with Atlas, with more staff set to go
  • Taxis or tech? The dilemma for its parent as Uber Freight keeps burning cash
  • BIFA bites back at 'rubbish' prophecies of forwarders' death-by-tech
  • Zim targets e-commerce traffic with launch of transpacific express service
  • Scrapyards set for new wave of box ship demolition as idle fleet grows
  • Still no sign of relief for Bangladesh apparel industry as more factories close
  • Platts monthly commentary: As demand begins to revive, fears of a new Asia-Europe rates war mount
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd - Nothing to see here?
  • On the wires: Global express/small parcels growth - all that glisters is not gold
  • Supply chain radar: Sailing with ZIM wherever the wind blows

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • DNV GL launches new certification in infection prevention for the maritime industry
    While DNV GL may be best known as a maritime classification society, it provides certification services across a broad range of industries, notably including healthcare. Now it is drawing on its healthcare
  • First fully electric inland vessels to sail with new energy system this year
    Wärtsilä has joined a key partners to form Zero Emission Services B.V. (ZES), a Netherlands-headquartered enterprise aimed at making European inland waterway shipping more sustainable. The other founders of ZES are ING
  • Treasury designates four tanker companies for breaching Venezuela sanctions
    Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four companies for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. Additionally, OFAC identified four vessels as
  • VIDEO: Greenbrier delivers 204,000 barrel ATB barge to OSG
    Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that it has received delivery of the OSG 204, a 204,000 barrel capacity ATB tank barge from Greenbrier Marine a division of the Greenbrier Companies

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • Skuld sells Lloyd's syndicate to run-off specialist
    Move marks the final chapter in P&I attempts to get into the Lloyd's hull market, which has seen two International...
  • Four Greek-linked tankers blacklisted by US for Venezuela voyages
    The Trump administration continues to clamp down on shipping companies dealing with Venezuela. Four Greek-managed tankers flying Panama, Marshall Islands...
  • CMA CGM chief sets 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality
    French carrier aims to use 10% alternative fuels by 2023 and be carbon neutral by 2050 as it sets out...
  • Clock ticking for Europe to find a new regulatory framework for container shipping
    The EU's decision to renew consortia rules for another four years, and whether preparations should start for a different kind...
  • From the News Desk: Shipping's decarbonisation efforts are worryingly askew
    Decarbonisation remains the biggest challenge facing the maritime industry but there are well-founded concerns that not enough shipowners are taking...
  • Standard set for smart containers to exchange information
    The first of three Internet of Things standards has been released to aid container connectivity
  • Seadrill posts $1.6bn loss, will drop New York listing
    The rig operator will remain on the Oslo Stock Exchange. It suffered a $1.2bn impairment and 19% fall in revenue...
  • Surge in Asia LNG derivative trades
    The pricing agency responsible for Asia's LNG benchmark price assessments has launched a new tool amid dramatically higher derivative trading...
  • Standard cuts management contract with Charles Taylor
    'We believe that this new model will strengthen the club's governance to their long-term benefit' - Standard chief Jeremy Grose
  • Ports urged to accelerate pace of digitalisation
    Shipping organisations produce call to action for renewed focus on ship-port-hinterland interactions
  • Zim launches express transpacific service aimed at eCommerce deliveries
    The coronavirus outbreak has led to increasing cargo from eCommerce deliveries
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Container vessel orders fall to lowest in a decade | Carriers take tentative steps to increase capacity...
  • Looming winter of discontent for LNG
    Demand is likely to only inch up this winter in the northern hemisphere before another dismal summer next year, Wood...
  • Hapag-Lloyd delays bunkering plans due to coronavirus disruption
    Moves come as the coronavirus backdrop has disrupted the global supply chain and world trade, thereby forcing container shipping lines...
  • Cosco Shipping reshuffles senior management
    Wang's predecessor Sun Jiakang has retired from the company
  • Transportation Infrastructure Partners acquires US terminal
    CMT's deepwater port, storage facilities, access to major rail and highway routes, and highly efficient operations combine to provide the...
  • Braskem America plans export facility in South Carolina
    Braskem America chief executive Mark Nikolich highlighted the site's 'excellent access' to national rail and highway networks, saying it 'significantly...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • 3PL Transplace jumps into parcel market
  • Maritime consortium pushes for quicker adoption of digital port systems
  • New auto part distribution center to fuel Mobile imports
  • Zim returns to West Coast with expedited service
  • Air freight rates fall on easing capacity-demand imbalance
  • THE Alliance to announce Q3 blanks this week
  • Breakbulk carrier G2 Ocean expands use of e-bills
  • Alibaba offers logistics, finance services to B2B platform

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • Tanker shares slide after downgrade, rate decline
  • Castor Maritime posts loss amid higher costs
  • DNV GL shielded from pandemic as digitalisation accelerates by 'half a decade'
  • UBS: Cruise sector will take four years to return to 2019 riches
  • US puts Greek tankers on Venezuela sanctions list
  • Overseas Shipholding Group sees major shareholder depart
  • Carnival's P&O Cruises extends fleet layup to October
  • EEX takes top slot in freight derivatives battle
  • Insurance broker SSL Endeavour rebrands as Oneglobal and targets growth
  • Zim instates fast liner service on the transpacific
  • DryShips shareholders take their last shot, restating numbers that echo beyond the courthouse
  • Private equity players swoop on family-owned Perseveranza fleet
  • Torm: 'Small fish' shipping sector has a problem with institutional investors
  • Secondhand liquidity 'evaporates' but Torm will sell again
  • Clarksons broker charged over lockdown breach at Singapore bar
  • New investor Navig8 watchful as Barclays builds stake in Awilco LNG
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation to merge with Shanghai Tanker
  • Dry bulk shortsea rates plummet as European demand slumps
  • Monjasa sells Danish terminal after redeploying tanker
  • Qatar keeps options open in huge South Korean yard LNG slot deal
  • Skuld sells Lloyd's of London syndicate to RiverStone
  • Pandemic problems push shipping coalition towards smarter ports plea
  • 'Gone for the summer': Fearnley Securities downgrades tanker sector
  • Peter Lye: counterparty risk more important than ever in dry bulk
  • TMS Cardiff Gas LNG carrier offered for sale in valuation test
  • Solstad finance chief decamps to Fredriksen's DESS after sealing refinancing
  • Standard Club draws a line under Lloyd's of London losses
  • O'Neil says coronavirus crisis solidarity can lead to bigger and better things
  • Suicide led Columbia to bring in professional psychologists to help crew
  • Seadrill pulls New York listing as loss hits $1.56bn
  • Stricken Cosco VLCC arrives at Durban after engine trouble drama
  • InfraStrata unveils options for UK's first FSRU-based LNG terminal
  • Iran takes its fight to the US with tanker flotilla to Venezuela
  • Manager tells crew of arrested suezmax to be 'patient' over wage delays during crisis
  • Dubai Navigation puts three LR2 aframaxes up for sale
  • APL England master faces potential fines of over $200,000
  • Baltic Exchange index production escapes virus disruption
  • Singapore 'open ports' initiative sees membership double

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • US sanctions target Greek tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude
    Trump administration seeks to squeeze crude exports from Venezuela.
  • Marine industries' contribution to US economy swells
    'Blue economy' provides about $373 billion of nation's gross domestic product
  • No letup in volatility for air cargo market
    The airfreight market is a volatile conundrum. Overall, demand is down. But with few planes flying these days and everyone wanting a face mask, good...
  • Freight forwarder reports 28% growth in spite of pandemic
    International Freight forwarder Eternity México's revenue rose 28% during the first quarter thanks to its digital freight tracking platform, officials said.
  • Airlines fight to exit 'intensive care'
    June is supposed to be the heavy travel season, but instead of operating full planes, airlines are busy trying to save their financial lives.
  • DCSA provides education on 'smart containers'
    Digital Container Shipping Association establishes internet of things standards for connectivity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 2020
  • Crude prices creep higher on OPEC+ extension optimism
    Russia has indicated it supports at least extending the reductions by one month through July.
  • Mercuria CEO sees oil price upside over $40/b if OPEC+ extends cuts
    Potential faster-than-expected rebound in demand could play key role.
  • Brazil's Petrobras may limit crude oil exports to rebuild stocks: CEO
    Move to rein in sales came despite record-setting shipments in the first five months of 2020.
  • Bunkering body eyes spread of bunker licensing systems at hubs
    Advocates of the system say it provides a more consistent standard of service.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands North America reach with CANDEN merger
    The new office, located in Montreal, will be Glander's second location in North America.
  • Singapore's first LNG bunkering vessel launched in China
    The 7,500 cu m vessel was launched at the Keppel Nantong shipyard in China.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
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