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January 20, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 4.5pc to US$1,010/TEU, USWC up 1.2pc at $1,562/FEU
  • China's economic growth slows to 6.1pc in 2019, near three decade low
  • Ocean Alliance revises east-west service schedules for greater capacity
  • THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020
  • Port of Virginia ends 2019 on high with record box throughput of 2.9m TEU
  • Panama Canal raises fees to offset higher costs linked to low water levels
  • Enhanced patrols in Singapore Strait needed to curb robberies spike
  • Kerry Logistics wins big at Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards
  • China's civil aviation market hits CNY1 trillion level in 2019
  • Delta's Q4 cargo revenue drops 13pc, but 2019 total revenue up
  • Etihad Cargo becomes member of Cool Chain Association and Pharma.Aero

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs space charter agreement with Maersk & MSC on Asia-North Europe trade
  • Outlook for container shipping remains soft, says report
  • Overall piracy incidents down in 2019, but Gulf of Guinea a serious problem area
  • DGTR initiates probe into alleged dumping of medicine from China
  • Big day for Gandhidham Township/Citizens- DPT reduces transfer fee up to 98 pc
  • DP World gets another favourable ruling on its rights & benefits regarding Doraleh Container Terminal in Djibouti
  • ICRA on the ports sector
  • Importers having AEO status & those availing DPD facility for containerised cargo allowed to pay Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) directly to Terminal Operators instead of paying through Shipping Lines
  • Govt urged to cut GST rate by 25 pc across the board to boost investment & demand
  • India believes in multilateralism & strengthening WTO: Piyush Goyal
  • India, US to further expand trade engagement leading to PTA, FTA in the years ahead, says Minister
  • INR 350 cr. IGST refund halted after exporters become untraceable
  • Textiles Ministry scraps MEIS retrospectively
  • China values Indian concerns on trade imbalance & is taking measures to rectify it

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Calls for a corridor through France
  • A new way to operate an intermodal yard
  • Alitalia extends GSSA contract to Germany
  • EHDH plans to acquire Movianto
  • Two port operators to steer Tees shipping industry
  • Less losses at Europe's airports last November
  • New intermodal links for European network
  • Drewry has a less optimistic forecast for 2020
  • Collett expands with Bradford facility
  • Svitzer chooses new regional MD for Svitzer Americas
  • Breakdown assistance: service centre to be opened in Bosnia
  • LHG: strong performance and positive outlook
  • Swissport to launch its first Australian cargo terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rhenus Sports Tech takes over distribution services for eGym
  • Blue Water Shipping opens office in Milan
  • Global Train Services to support small US railroads
  • Latam Cargo Group upgrades cool capabilities
  • Three newbuilds for India's Tomini Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Asia-Europe carriers leave boxes on quays as they eye better-paid cargo
  • We had to go back to basics. Now it's clear where we're going, says Damco CEO
  • Shipping's customers and suppliers demand EC rethinks BER extension
  • Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as before for logistics
  • US faces an uphill struggle to regain market share lost in the trade war
  • An infographic guide to Incoterms 2020
  • Jet Airways to sell Dutch business to KLM
  • Supply chain radar: CSX annual performance - when 'on track' ain't enough
  • Supply chain radar: DSV Panalpina - up, up and away...
  • On the wires: PIL must cough up financials to stop rumours

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Meet the New and Next Generation
    In November, Marine Log held its second New and Next Generation (NNG) award ceremony during the annual FERRIES conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where we recognized two exemplary maritime employees for their
  • Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2020
    Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that its Keppel FELS shipyard has made its first rig delivery of 2020 - safely, on time and within budget. Named Heimdal, the
  • MSC Cruises' World Class ships will feature range of Wärtsilä solutions
    The first two World Class cruise vessels being built for Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises by shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique will incorporate a package of Wärtsilä solutions designed to support and enhance
  • Turn Services named operator of Intergulf Fleet
    New Orleans headquartered Turn Services - one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S. - has been named the operator of Intergulf Fleet in Houston. "We are
  • Master fined for delay in reporting main engine breakdown
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Shipowners reject VLSFO blends ban
    BIMCO warns a ban would severely undermine sulphur cap compliance. Elsewhere, the ICS says the NGOs pushing for the ban...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The view from Gothenburg
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Don't mess with Chinese inspectors on the sulphur cap
    Vessels seem largely compliant with the IMO 2020 rules, but the manifestation of the regulatory upheaval is more on the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to take slots on 2M services
    Move will help boost Hapag-Lloyd's Asia-Europe service offering
  • Trade tensions cast shadow over container trade growth
    Container shipping outlook remains 'soft' as protectionist policies remain in place, says Drewry
  • Cautious welcome for US-China trade deal
    The years-long fight to force China to trade on a level playing field hads borne fruit for the US with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study | Tankers and LNG carriers will...
  • The Interview: Andrew Yeoman
    Insurtech Concirrus has gone from a standing start in 2016 to build a customer roster that includes some of the...
  • Benefits to LNG from Sino-US trade pact remain unclear
    It's not yet a given outcome that the Sino-US Phase One trade deal will dramatically boost LNG exports from the...
  • Samsung could get $318m from Pacific Offshore drill ship dispute
    The drill ship was ordered for $517m in 2013 and Samsung has so far only $180m in advance payments
  • China Merchants brings strategic investors to Brazil box terminal
    Deal helps the Chinese port operator to optimise its equity investment structure
  • Safe Bulkers signs sale and leaseback deal for eight ships
    Safe Bulkers also entered into a three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a $15m draw-down capacity
  • Freight association calls for Brexit clarity
    Still little certainty for traders as to what will happen following a Brexit deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Trade war drives first year-on-year drop in US imports from Asia in 10 years
  • New services, auto growth to drive Mexican intermodal gains in 2020
  • Dedicated trucking, digital drive Q4 growth at J.B. Hunt
  • Chinese New Year slowdown looms as Asia-Europe rate slips
  • SAL adds executives, gears up for 2020
  • Maersk unveils end-to-end logistics solution for Indian ag exports

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • South Korea could send own ships to Strait of Hormuz
  • Fafalios warns zero-carbon fund must not be a 'bottomless pit'
  • Hoegh LNG Holdings raises $73m in bond offering
  • Avance Gas shareholder sells, but did John Fredriksen buy?
  • Product tanker owners can profit from LSFO delays, d'Amico says
  • Concordia Maritime flees Swedish taxes in move to Denmark
  • Bulker owner ESL adds Toni Ronnberg to spearhead eco-drive
  • Rumour mill swirls around NS Lemos VLCC
  • P&O Ferries criticised after roll causes carnage on ro-ro
  • Greece's Salmar gets back into MRs with purchase of Torm duo
  • Mystic orders polar cruiseship quartet worth $319m
  • Besiktas tanker's guards fight off pirate attack in Nigeria
  • Enesel concludes three-year charter deals with Equinor
  • VLCC spot rates chopped in half as refinery demand eases
  • Hitting shipping in the wallet is the only way to cut carbon emissions
  • Fearnleys downbeat on rise in 2020 newbuilding orders as questions continue
  • SSY: Scrapping very busy at start of 2020 as prices rise
  • Rederiet Stenersen set for $174m chemical tanker order in China
  • Qatar calls in shipyards on plans for 80 LNG carriers
  • Search for crew missing following Odfjell tanker collision suspended
  • Samsung set for $320m boost over Pacific Drilling order dispute

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express
    Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express as it plans liquidation of remaining assets
  • Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020 (updated)
    (Updated with comments from Love's spokeswoman on size of growth in 2019). Love's Travel Stops' growth plans this year are in line to slightly more...
  • Kansas City Southern optimistic about 2020
    Service improvements will help grow rail volumes and revenue, the company said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Friday.
  • J.B. Hunt's earnings call highlights headwinds in brokerage and intermodal (with video)
    J.B. Hunt's fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses.
  • Celadon doubles down on Hyndman liquidation as Canadian court fight looms
    Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. trucking giant's...
  • Logistics tops list of driver concerns in 2019
    An overview of driver feedback trends found high rates of satisfaction with co-workers and staffing issues.
  • Consolidated Chassis Management in major program to upgrade equipment
    Ensuring shippers have "chassis choice" for merchant haulage expected to be a prominent issue in the year ahead.
  • Volumes flat year-over-year as capacity normalizes
    Freight volumes and tender rejections range-bound for now
  • Airlines relax restrictions on two banned substances
    IATA is aligning its dangerous goods rules with international standards.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/17
    Thursday's National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve points to softness in spot rates through February 2020.
  • Canadian fuel distributor Parkland grows US footprint and fleet with Kellerstrass acquisition
    Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel's presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.
  • Commentary: What is the long-term outlook for rail carloads?
    Jim Blaze explores the decline of railroad freight volume and what may happen going forward.
  • Major winter storm gets cranking in Plains, Midwest (with forecast video)
    Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.
  • US breaks up Pakistani nuke component smuggling operation
    Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Advanced...
  • CSX eyes flat to lower revenue in 2020
    Coal declines and a still sluggish industrial economy could put pressure on revenue this year. Still, CSX sees upside potential for intermodal and merchandise volumes.
  • Container fleet expansion to accelerate in 2020
    Alphaliner expects the fleet to grow by 3.5% this year.
  • Forwarders and shippers unite to attack EC's liner consortia decision
    Alliance calls for a further commission review and threatens legal action.
  • Commentary: It's time for less talk and more solutions to trucking insurance crisis
    Trucking insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, driven by nuclear verdicts, but instead of complaining, trucking companies should take steps to stop incidents from...
  • CEVA restructuring includes CEO switch
    CMA CGM announces Nicolas Sartini is leaving CEVA Logistics as reorganization efforts enter a second phase.
  • In 'growth mode regardless of market conditions,' NTG acquires Eagle Transportation
    The Nolan Transportation Group and Transportation Insight roll-up continues apace.
  • Today's Pickup: Hyundai and Kia invest $110 million in electric van startup
    Plus: Businesses hold favorable view of transportation and logistics, survey says.
  • Kansas City Southern net profit slips in fourth quarter
    Net profit for Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) slipped in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, but revenues were 5% higher...
  • Experts' review defends FAA certification process that approved 737 MAX
    Changes need to be made, but the process the Federal Aviation Administration uses to certify aircraft - including the grounded Boeing 737 MAX - is...
  • J.B. Hunt reports tough fourth quarter (with video)
    J.B. Hunt reports lower-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter as weaker market conditions and increased investment weigh on results.
  • Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020
    The expansion is roughly in line with those of recent years.
  • Exoskeleton could give Delta Cargo workers superhuman strength (with video)
    Lobsters may be premium, time-sensitive air cargo, but Delta Air Lines is also learning how these, and other, arthropods use their body suits to safely...
  • Book review: 'IMO 2020: A Regulatory Tsunami'
    A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential "third revolution" for shipping.
  • Meritor completes acquisition of electrification partner TransPower
    After making four investments totaling $12 million in electric truck systems supplier TransPower, Meritor is acquiring the rest of the company.
  • Fleet bankruptcies add downward pressure to used truck prices
    Fleet failures and bankruptcies contributed to a 14% decline in prices in 2019.
  • THE Alliance to ship more from Southeast Asia to West Coast
    Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.
  • Another year of shipping uncertainty, online forwarder predicts
    The U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020 will loom large in 2020.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Debunkering of high sulfur marine fuel picks up pace in Hong Kong ahead of carriage ban in Mar
    There are more debunkering inquiries this month compared with last month, a Hong Kong-based supplier said.
  • VLSFO deliveries jump at bunker hubs amid industry transition: IEA
    "For the moment, vessels and bunker suppliers appear to largely prefer VLSFO to MGO," IEA said.
  • Japan low sulfur bunker differential back in positive territory as supply tightens
    "Almost sold out as there are a lot of orders..have used up the quota from refineries" a Japan based trader said.
  • Singapore's middle distillates exports jump on restocking efforts
    Despite the exports, Enterprise Singapore data showed that commercial onshore middle distillate stockpiles in Singapore rose 4.9% to 10.12 million barrels.
  • IEA sees well-supplied oil market despite slower shale growth
    The IEA said that the oil market is well supplied and this has helped insulate it from recent geopolitical unrest in the Middle East.

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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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