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BRIEFS
May 20, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • J. M. Baxi handles very heavy cargo at Mumbai Port
  • Cotton exports up
  • Enhancement of facilities under the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017
  • Mangoes exported from Andhra Pradesh to South Korea
  • Operations suspended at Port Pipavav due to impact of 'Cyclone Tauktae'; to resume in June
  • Changes introduced through the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment Rules, 2021
  • Global trade sees strongest rebound from Covid-19 crisis in Q1 2021
  • 'Our aim with the roll-out of ECU360 is to democratise technology within the sector'

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change of perspective required
  • Green transport option in Ireland
  • Sennder picks senior director
  • ZIM maintains last year's course
  • Takeovers in cold storage continue
  • Singapore MRO company enters freighter leasing market
  • DFDS is coming back
  • Reach Airports appoints CEO
  • Project logistics market on the upswing
  • New rail technology in Eastern Russia
  • Near Highway 169 and Route 66
  • US patent for routing forecast tool
  • Groundbreaking for site in Scarborough
  • Green growth in the fleet
  • Women at sea face gender discrimination
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Two more widebody freighters for Latam Group

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Clash over 'inaccurate' claims of high rollover rates and congestion at Port Klang
  • An SAF first for AF-KLM, ahead of new guidelines to help carriers cut emissions
  • Rise in container traffic and global economic recovery may be growing apart
  • Warehouse operators 'in the driver's seat' as demand and costs keep rising
  • New DFDS cross-Channel ferry will arrive from China ahead of schedule
  • UK rail needs a 'freight evangelist' and manifesto so its voice can be heard
  • Analyst Angus Tweedie to join XPO spin-off GXO Logistics as SVP
  • From Covid to clothing: the shifting air freight market
  • In defence of the US Jones Act
  • Against the odds: The CMA CGM needle in a haystack - 'safe haven'

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Fully-electric ferry features Schottel propulsion
    Equipped with two Schottel RudderPropellers, the 42- by 11-meter Sandøy is the first-fully electric ferry for Norwegian operator Brevik Fergeselskap. Recently launched by Holland Shipyards Group, it will operate operate in the
  • Ørsted and Eversource partner with fishermen's consortium
    Joint-venture partners Ørsted and Eversource are to collaborate with Sea Services North America to support safe navigation in and around Northeast offshore wind farms, including the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project serving Rhode
  • Frontline swoops on six VLCC newbuild resales
    John Fredriksen controlled Frontline Ltd. (NYSE and OSE: FRO) reports that it has entered into an agreement for the resale acquisition of six latest-generation ECO-type VLCC newbuilding contracts. The six VLCCs are
  • All-electric ferries will connect to shore power autonomously
    Bømlo, Norway, based Zinus AS is to supply autonomous charging connections for the 10 all-electric ferries currently under construction at Spain's Astillero Gondán. As we reported earlier, the ferries are being built
  • SEACOR Power: NTSB issues preliminary report
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the April 13 loss of the lift boat SEACOR Power. The report sets out the facts of the event, but reaches

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Capital group reaps the benefit of timely boxship buys
    Four 13,100 teu newbuildings on order at Samsung Heavy Industries being acquired by Wan Hai for just over $445m
  • From the News Desk: Is LNG fuel worth it?
    Maersk dismisses claims LNG will help shipping decarbonise. Vague environment reports make it harder to gauge progress. IMO prepares for...
  • OECD calls for 'significantly stringent carbon pricing' for shipping
    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Dutch government have told the global maritime regulator it needs to...
  • Arctic oil fields keep loss-making Sovcomflot afloat
    The offshore services division supplying shuttle tankers and ice-supply vessels for Arctic oil and gas projects nearly surpassed tanker earnings...
  • Zim lifts guidance after record-breaking first quarter
    This time last year Zim was loss-making. Now it is preparing to pay investors a special dividend on the back...
  • Capital Gas charters two LNG newbuildings to Cheniere
    Two ships fixed to US operator Cheniere Energy for up to six years, including optional contract periods
  • Like people, ships respond better when treated individually
    Ships handle differently in heavy weather and perform differently when laden or in ballast. Offering a one-stop solution to the...
  • Grounding seen as biggest cause of bulk carrier losses
    There were 128 lives lost in all bulker incidents in the 10 years to 2020, compared with 173 in the...
  • Around 90 people missing after barge sinks in Arabian sea
    Though the eye of the cyclone is slowly disintegrating, the storm has not significantly weakened
  • World boxship fleet update: A fine balance
    The chances of boxship orders leading to overcapacity are a million to one. But still they come.
  • Gard chief executive defends small deficit
    Gard's '104% is one of the best combined ratios you will find in the industry, very close to the target...
  • Stena's LNG unit wins Vietnam power project contract
    The project will take off once its developer nails down a power purchase agreement with the Vietnamese government
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: IEA says shipping won't reach zero emissions by 2050 | IMO prepares for heavy lifting in finalising...
  • Frontline buys six eco VLCC newbuilds for $566m
    Company did not identify the ships but said that the sextet was currently under construction at the Hyundai Heavy Industries...
  • Southern Californian ports' supply chain metrics improve
    The National Retail Federation forecasts the import volumes at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the first...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Latest Long Beach terminal automation draws ILWU backlash
  • US drayage drivers quitting as rail ramp congestion crimps pay
  • Rising US trailer demand hits roadblocks
  • Citing congestion, US shipper group calls for Shipping Act update
  • Zim boosting container capacity by half to meet demand
  • Cyclone-related port closures compounding pressure on India trade
  • US intermodal service levels fall under import surge
  • Convoy broadens drop-and-hook reach to spot freight

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Crew jabs at Walmart: How the US is taking the lead on seafarer vaccination
  • Panama flag falls from grace with China, meaning ships will pay full price at ports
  • Is a restored dividend about to send Star Bulk shares to the moon?
  • Venezuela hikes crude exports with aid from opaque tanker operators
  • Bouchard Transportation scores $90m in fresh financing amid bankruptcy case
  • Maersk Supply moves into Norway with new base and new ship
  • After Frontline swoop, Fredriksen says he's always on the lookout for more tankers
  • That zero-carbon ship won't design itself, you know
  • Okeanis pledges no fleet expansion after $121m sale of tanker trio
  • Clarksons says shipping is back to pre-pandemic levels after 'exceptional recovery'
  • 'Extremely bullish': Alafouzos says VLCC rates could top last year's record boom
  • Vega Reederei inks order for boxship quartet at China's Yangfan Group
  • Tanker queue lengthens in western Indian due to Cyclone Tauktae
  • Hard to go green, but even dirty tankers must be incentivised to do it
  • Methanol is front runner for Wartsila as it tests ammonia
  • Spot tankers send Sovcomflot to a loss as it sells $430m bond
  • DHT Holdings and Hafnia forge period charter deals despite doldrums in tanker market
  • Insurer Gard reports profits and growth in difficult year for claims
  • Why can't we imagine calling time on crude? It's in our blood
  • Yasa Shipping makes VLCC debut with former Xihe Group ship
  • Liberian Registry claims 'historic milestone' as it grows to 200m gt
  • Genco Shipping grabs two ultramax resales in further fleet renewal
  • US looking to buy secondhand tonnage to refresh military supply fleet
  • Zim looks to $1bn windfall this year after posting record quarter
  • Essberger kicks off fleet renewal with order for up to eight dual-fuel tankers
  • Crew jabs at Walmart: How the US is taking the lead on seafarer vaccination
  • X-Press Feeders places a bet on nuclear reactors with Core-Power investment
  • Hunter Group investors prove reluctant to part with shares in buyback
  • Tristan Smith: 'The climate doesn't care what's on a certificate'
  • IEA tips ammonia to account for 45% of bunkers in 2050, but cost are an issue
  • North P&I Club backs collision avoidance technology
  • Chinese leasing outfits book boxship giants at CSSC shipyards for MSC charters
  • Former Fred Olsen cruiseship Boudicca to be recycled in Turkey
  • VLCCs dominate as tanker orders maintain momentum, says SSY
  • Evergas-Ultragas venture partners with Carbfix on CO2 capture, shipping and storage
  • Adnoc L&S guns for growth on multiple fronts
  • Shipping and logistics arm Adnoc L&S eyes growth along with its parent

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • Shipper group pressures Congress to clamp down on ocean carriers
    Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.
  • How ZIM, a smaller ocean carrier, is blowing away the big boys
    ZIM is the liner most exposed to upside from America's import binge. It's taking full advantage of the situation.
  • Sea change: Testing maritime uses for alternative energy
    The Energy Observer is on a seven-year cruise to publicize the role alternative energy could play in the shipping industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Minor incident at Greece's MOH, situation 'under control'
    Greece's Motor Oil Hellas said May 19 that it had a minor incident at its Corinth refinery earlier in the day, but the situation was "fully under control."
  • INTERVIEW: Monjasa sees energy transition accelerating bunker credit challenges
    **Demand, not regulation will drive future fuel choice **No clear demand for new fuels yet **0.5% fuel oil competitive at present
  • China to launch action plan on peak carbon emissions by 2030 for all sectors: NDRC
    China is expected launch its nationwide ETS in June.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks climb as light distillates avert record low
    **Gasoline exports at one-year low **Trader surprised about jump in light ends **Fuel oil inventories at two-week high
  • JAPAN DATA: March bonded bunker fuel oil exports rise 7% on year to 3.2 mil barrels
    **Demand strong from term customers **March sales rise 17% on month
  • JAPAN DATA: May 9-15 oil products output falls 5% on week to 14.24 mil barrels
    Local refiners slashed their output of low sulfur fuel oil by 55.3% on the week to 0.41 million barrels.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 9-15 oil products exports rise 29% on week to 1.58 mil barrels
    Low sulfur fuel oil exports rose 46% over the same period to 379,822 barrels.
  • Japan's MOL to reenter ammonia transport business, signs time charter with Trammo
    MOL was active in the ammonia transport business until 2016 and this contract marks its return to the field, it said.
  • Asian gasoil-marine fuel spread hits 18-month high as market fundamentals diverge
    On the marine fuel front, persisting weak demand from the downstream bunker market has weighed on valuations.
  • India's April LPG imports near 1 mil mt, extends downtrend: shipping data
    Lower imports also followed a recovery in domestic LPG output in March from a five-month low.
  • Norway's Frontline snaps up six VLCCs under construction for $565.8 million
    Frontline said five vessels will be delivered during the first quarter of 2022 while the last one in Q1 2023.

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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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