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February 14, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM set to take delivery of world's largest box ship
  • OOCL Rauma loses five containers off Dutch coast
  • France's Le Havre port hit by protests, prompting officials to offer discounts
  • BIFA demands greater transparency in post-Brexit trading relationship
  • SC Ports handles record box volumes in January
  • Wilmington port to complete expansion to handle 14,000-TEU ship in March
  • Growth in e-commerce lead rising demand for forklifts
  • Westports' 4Q net profit down 13.8pc but full-year earnings up
  • Spate of pirate attacks in Singapore Strait is cause for concern
  • China's HNA puts up Swissport for sale at discount price to cut debts
  • UPS reaches tentative deal with unionised pilots through 2023
  • CSafe expands pharma container repair centre at Incheon

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • BDR Freight & UTRANS Mumbai combine forces to successfully handle another ODC shipment
  • Increase in energy import moves momentum towards US in trade, says USISPF President
  • Cabinet approves Bill to introduce Major Port Trusts Act, 2020
  • JNPT along with JNCH organises a stakeholders' awareness programme on DPD & AEO
  • Govt taking steps to identify fraudulent GST refund claims
  • India working on new & existing FTAs
  • Moderation in GDP coincides with deceleration in growth of global output, says Minister
  • USTR removes India from list of beneficiaries of trade subsidy preference under US CVD laws
  • CTL BHP 2020 Expo offers Consultant Clinic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transformation in progress
  • Another alternative to road haulage on the Brenner axis
  • One more intermodal service in Austria
  • Conveyor system for automotive supplier
  • Family reunion at Ifchor
  • ZIM changes its Asia-Pacific service in the North West
  • (Animal) lovers rely on German-Japanese JV
  • The port of Rotterdam moved sideways in 2019
  • Celtic Freight forced to close down
  • Fifteen new vehicles for meat deliveries
  • UWC receives gold award for best IP department
  • Air India to add belly capacity to Saudi Arabia
  • A felicitous anniversary for Niedersachsen Ports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • RFG: HS2 must keep its promises on railfreight
  • Broekman Logistics scores above average on SQAS
  • Africa's global leadership in drone operations
  • EUR 20 million for Shippeo
  • From America(n) with love

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Retailers now believe sea-air the best way to get their goods out of China
  • Amazon looks to build disruptive 'startup cargo airline' - or does it?
  • SOLAS containership fire regulations 'inadequate', claims insurance union
  • Reefer crisis looms as stranded perishables rot at congested Chinese ports
  • HMM unveils 2019 results as SM Line replaces it in 2M transpac tie-up
  • Blockchain a growing trend in supply chain visibility, but is it just 'hype'?
  • Coronavirus a fashion supply chain disaster
  • The Loadstar's Jaye Tucker joins Buytasker as VP of strategic partnerships
  • SASI teams up with Russia's Aero Bureau Consulting
  • Supply chain radar: Through the lens of payout trends - CH Robinson, Expeditors, JB Hunt et al
  • EXCLUSIVE M&A radar: Maersk talks harbour towage sale with Boluda
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Toll rearranges the deckchairs. Again.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Bouchard slapped with USCG NY Captain of the Port orders
    The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey has issued an order to Bouchard Transportation Company requiring that three tug and fuel barge units currently anchored in
  • Euronav swoops on VLCC newbuild resale trio
    Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of three VLCC newbuilding contracts. The three VLCCs are currently completing construction at the DSME shipyard in
  • DHS FY 2021 budget fully funds second USCG Polar Security Cutter
    The Department of Homeland Security says that its FY 2021 budget request "sustains the most critical Coast Guard operations and continues the Service's highest priority recapitalization efforts for cutters, boats, aircraft, systems,
  • NOAA to order two new oceanographic ships
    NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - is in the process of acquiring two new oceanographic ships as part of its fleet rebuilding effort. Once in service, the new ships
  • Automatic ferry enters regular service
    The Norwegian ferry Bastø Fosen VI last week made the 10 kilometer Oslo fjord crossing between Horten and Moss under completely automatic control while fully loaded with passengers and vehicles. Marking another

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Seanergy sees 'positive year' after second quarter
    In January, the coronavirus outbreak, floodings in mining areas of Brazil, combined with higher fuel prices saw average time charter...
  • Epic Gas upbeat on 2020 market despite net loss
    The Oslo-listed gas shipper said 'regional headwinds' in some markets had reduced its freight levels and utilisation rates
  • Coronavirus-hit China leads crude and product tanker demand lower
    The International Energy Agency forecast global oil demand growth at 825,000 barrels per day, which is 365,000 barrels per day lower...
  • Greek owners say European ETS push must be thwarted
    Union of Greek Shipowners looks to next month's meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee for 'positive developments' towards...
  • SM Line partners with Maersk and MSC on transpacific trade
    Maersk says that SM Line will become a vessel provider on the TP8 service by providing two out of six...
  • Berenberg banker cleared in Hapag-Lloyd sell-off probe
    The probe into the role of Berenberg managing partner Hendrik Riehmer was started in March last year, but has now...
  • Westports' trade growth stalls amid coronavirus outbreak
    Asia-Europe and intra-Asia trades, accounting for over 80% of Westports' volumes last year, are highly exposed to the threat of...
  • The mental strain of working at sea
    Stress, anxiety and depression can be all too common among those who spend a long time at sea, away from...
  • Lloyd's List Awards 2020: Recognising and rewarding excellence
    Established over two decades, the Lloyd's List Awards provide an unrivalled platform to celebrate innovation, leadership and excellence in shipping
  • Managing the transition from sea to shore
    Seafarers are trained in technical skills when on board ship, while management looks for soft skills. Moving from one to...
  • HMM warns of virus and tariff impacts amid continued losses
    HMM has trimmed its operating losses in 2019 to $261m from $479m in the previous year
  • EuroDry eyes 'sizeable returns' from dry bulk
    The company's fleet of seven bulkers was insulated against the worst effects of the rate downturn, at least for the...
  • Ghani loses UK shipping brief in Cabinet reshuffle
    'Huge privilege to have been transport minister and we've achieved so much in two years,' Ghani says after being removed...
  • The Interview: Nusrat Ghani
    The UK maritime sector is a political priority for the first time in many years. And at the centre of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Euronav buys first scrubber-fitted VLCCs | Insurers prepare for damage claims linked to sulphur cap | Chinese...
  • StealthGas LPG carrier leaking off China
    Vafias Group is listed as the beneficiary owner of the vessel, while the Greek owner's tanker arm StealthGas is the...
  • Coronavirus threat casts shadow over ship recycling industry
    Market sentiment in Bangladesh and India remains volatile, but rates on offer are still between $370 per light displacement tonne...
  • Yang Ming boxship released in Sydney
    The 4,250 teu YM Eternity is freed after having been detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority since last weekend
  • PSA Marine acquires Peru port services firm
    The strategic move is touted to strengthen PSA Marine's international towage and pilotage network
  • Cosco bulker rescues yacht in North Atlantic
    The couple disembarked at Point Lisas in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this week
  • Greens threaten closure of Canadian ports
    Climate activists have blocked rail lines at six locations from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, threatening activity at the ports...
  • US seaborne crude oil exports up 51% in 2019, says BIMCO
    The US Energy Information Administration forecasts the US will export more crude oil and petroleum products combined than it imports...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • Feds award $93 million to Jacksonville dredging project
  • Battle brewing to provide intermodal shippers free container usage
  • Europe's busiest port feels drag of slowing regional economy
  • India approves structural overhaul for public port system
  • HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
  • Europe's Green Deal rests on funding, transparency: freight groups
  • US ports push multimodal national freight plan
  • Restructuring puts Zeamarine on uncharted course
  • Insuring project cargo for chartering liability

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • ESG investors want to start seeing numbers, panellists say
  • Stafilopatis-backed Colonial Navigation locks tanker into $30m Trafigura charter
  • Holth: Coronavirus impact on shipping is 'underestimated'
  • BW Energy IPO valuation takes $200m hit due to coronavirus impacts
  • Economou offloads 20-year-old panamax to Chinese interests
  • Clarksons: return of Cosco VLCCs will knock $10,000 off rates
  • Seanergy sees dry bulk silver linings for 2020
  • Hadjipateras-backed alternative financier Magma to sell tokens for ship purchases
  • ADNOC confirms Al Khaznah will be converted for Indian FSU job
  • SD Standard Drilling profitable again after revaluing its PSV fleet
  • Smart LNG set to ink 10 Arc7 newbuildings for Arctic LNG 2
  • Details emerge of 'simple-to-fix' welding issues with Arc7 ships
  • Record result for Jotun but virus halts Chinese operations
  • Kumiai Navigation taps China and Japan shipyards for dual-fuelled VLGC and kamsarmax
  • UK maritime minister Ghani ousted in cabinet reshuffle
  • Maersk and MSC bring in SM Line to replace HMM
  • Mediterranean yards benefit from effects of Chinese outbreak
  • Capesize crushed after Turkish bulker lost control
  • Shipowners demand delay to new Panama Canal charges
  • VLCCs ease Hyundai Merchant Marine losses in 2019
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping mulls suezmax tankers order in China
  • LPG demand 'headwinds' push Epic Gas to loss
  • Princess rewards quarantined crew as coronavirus numbers rise
  • Frankenstein Shipping Inc: How to create a monstrous success
  • Bill Gates, super-yachts and the power of the web
  • Oaktree's floatel merger plan scrapped due to antitrust issues
  • Zodiac Maritime expands presence in the VLGC market
  • Secondhand values drop as sale-and-purchase market stalls
  • Ocean Yield goes to arbitration as Okeanis seeks VLCCs' return
  • Multiple cruise lines cancel Singapore sailings as coronavirus fears spread
  • Norden emerges as charterer of latest Dee4 MR tanker
  • Tianjin bulk port official accused of $22m embezzlement
  • PSA Marine expands global footprint with Peruvian acquisition

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • US indictment alleges illicit Huawei exports to North Korea, Iran
    The Justice Department also said Huawei and its subsidiaries violated the RICO Act by stealing trade secrets and copyrighted works from six U.S. companies.
  • Some shipping execs fear markets underestimate virus
    Shipping bosses warn of huge economic knock-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Carriers and shippers call for long-term infrastructure funding
    Response to DOT's national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.
  • CBP outlines ACE deployments for 2020
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to roll out a handful of new trade processing functions in the Automated Commercial Environment throughout the year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
  • OECD residual fuel oil consumption declines on IMO 2020 shifts in demand: IEA
  • IEA revises down global refinery outlook on coronavirus
  • Singapore's PSA completes Tramarsa Flota acquisition to grow pilotage business
    Tramarsa Flota owns 45 vessels, including 17 tugs, 23 launches and five support vessels.
  • Thailand's Precious Shipping advances measures to tackle carbon footprint
    Next generation zero emission fuels being evaluated for fleet.

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IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
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