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August 20, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean
  • Global shipping container sales looking up
  • Liberian Registry launches online seafarer examination portal
  • Maersk secures green e-methanol for the world's first container vessel operating on carbon neutral fuel
  • Sharp increase in Asia-NAWC liner services
  • ZIM reports record financial results in Q2
  • Centre facilitating export of surplus sugar
  • Home textile exports seen growing
  • Indian coffee exports to North African countries rebounding
  • Abu Dhabi Ports' offshore arm OFCO expands fleet with purchase of seven state-of-the-art vessels
  • Capt. Joseph J. Alapatt given additional charge as Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port
  • Four investment groups evince interest in acquiring Israel's Haifa port
  • V.O.C. Port sets record by unloading 57,090 tonnes of coal in 24 hours
  • DSV Panalpina completes acquisition of Global Integrated Logistics from Agility
  • Road tax cut under scrappage policy a rule, not advisory to states: Minister
  • SAMI & Bahri ink agreement to support defense logistics localisation
  • Global merchandise trade continues robust recovery as goods trade barometer hits record high
  • India's manufacturing sector witnessed the strongest growth in July
  • Aditya Pancholi inaugurates Gopi Logistic's new office in Gandhidham
  • Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Manaus wants more
  • Qingdao train to reach Milan in 23 days
  • Elbers for Lineas
  • Are you on the list?
  • Growth at Global Ports
  • Rail Hub in Louisiana to open next January
  • Baskakov withdraws from helm
  • Haeco Xiamen redelivers first B737-800SF
  • Stockholm winning against 2020
  • Swoop and Skyports opt for drones
  • Scottish distiller invests in green fleet
  • Swiss Post CIO joins executive management
  • China-Vietnam cross-border trains doubled
  • Raja Group keeps expanding
  • Baltic: more unaccompanied traffic
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another flight to Namibia
  • Asstra prepares succession
  • Cyber criminals looking for gaps, says MGI

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • 'Goods mania' adds pressure to already strained logistics infrastructure
  • Ambitious Zim heads for the acquisition trail after massive Q2 profit
  • Shippers switch and South-east Asian cross-border road freight goes up a gear
  • Lithuanian rail link with China hits the buffers as tension rises over Taiwan links
  • SITC continues fleet expansion programme as first-half profits triple
  • Walmart dips into vessel charter market to ease supply chain difficulties in H2
  • EXCLUSIVE M&A radar: DB Schenker to DSV - the 'approach is purely one-sided'

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • NTSB reports on expensive collision between two anchored ships
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a May 8, 2020, incident in which, at about 4.55 p.m. local time, the anchored general cargo vessel Nomadic Milde collided with
  • Mass Maritime now delivering training to wind farm construction personnel
    With three offshore wind farms set to be built in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 20 miles south of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, training for the personnel who will construct them is critical.
  • MAN books 40 orders for new ME-GA engine
    MAN Energy Solutions reports that it has landed 40 orders for its latest dual fuel engine, the MAN B&W ME-GA, since its market unveiling in March 2021. The company attributes the order
  • AAM launches America's first hydrogen fuel cell ferry
    All American Marine Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., and vessel owner SWITCH Maritime report that the 70-foot, 75-passenger hydrogen fuel cell powered ferry Sea Change has been launched and has started operational trials.

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • West of England P&I paid abandoned crew on Iran-linked blacklisted tanker
    US sanctioned the Liberia-flagged very large crude carrier Oman Pride four weeks after its crew abandonment case was resolved
  • FSL Trust buys first ship in six years
    Singapore-based owner departs from preference for more fuel-efficient tonnage to service strategic relationship with charter of another seven of its...
  • Russian container market bounces back in first half, says Global Ports
    'We have successfully protected our terminals' container market share in both key basins and taken required steps to capitalise on...
  • No alternative to LNG as transition fuel, says V.Group
    Critics of LNG dismiss it as another fossil fuel. However, unlike ammonia or hydrogen it is available, its qualities are...
  • Zim looks to first acquisitions to secure growth
    With its debts paid down and profits soaring, Zim is looking to expand in a remarkable turnaround for the company...
  • UECC launches battery-hybrid car carrier
    United European Car Carriers has launched the second of three LNG-powered battery-hybrid car carriers. It said its newbuild programme was...
  • Grindrod picks up ultramax with Japanese financing
    The company will bareboat charter back the vessel for a period of up to 15 years as it signs financing...
  • Maersk takes lead in race to scale green methanol
    Maersk has secured sufficient supplies of e-methanol to fuel its first dual-fuel feeder by 2023, but the race to scale...
  • Odfjell says chemical tanker market remains challenging
    Norwegian chemical tanker and terminals operator is optimistic that demand will pick up again as we enter 2022
  • Frontline appoints Barstad as chief executive
    Mr Barstad, who assumes his role on September 1, says he will be working to position the company for what...
  • Samsung Heavy wins class approval for ammonia-ready tanker design
    Norwegian classification society DNV has granted the approval in principle to the design
  • Petronas delivers first carbon-neutral LNG cargo
    Estimated lifecycle carbon footprint of the LNG cargo was offset through renewables-based carbon credits, certified through a rigorous verification process...
  • MR trades bullish in Asia-Pacific but continue to struggle in Atlantic
    Pacific medium range tanker rates remain bullish on increased long-haul arbitrage cargoes, Indonesian export tax on palm oil and tightening...
  • Daily Briefing
    Congestion worsens as Ningbo terminal remains shut | Carriers will seek higher contract rates to extend profitability | Boxes on...
  • Blocked Ningbo terminal begins to handle vessels at berth
    Move comes after no positive results have been detected from all three rounds of swab tests for people in the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • Clean trucks coming to Port of Charleston via EPA grant
  • DOT designates new US coastal freight projects
  • Container chaos driving demand for Antonov capacity
  • Cargo operations resume at Ningbo after partial reopening
  • Slowing empty equipment repositioning compounds Indian inventory woes
  • US intermodal congestion derailing peak season imports

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • MOL looks to shipowners to share $14.5bn decarbonisation bill
  • MOL says future fuel types will be determined by where ships operate, not size
  • UECC overcomes Covid-19 restrictions to launch latest hybrid car carrier
  • Fed pullback on asset buys is 'more bark than bite' to shipping rates
  • Shipping stocks stumble over stimulus jitters, Delta variant fears
  • Centerbridge Partners continues selldown of Genco Shipping stock
  • Avance Gas gives positive freight outlook despite smaller profit
  • Vale and Silverstream riding on wave of air with bubble project
  • Japan's PowerX to build world's first energy transfer vessel
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank ship lending returns to the black
  • Two cabotage markets play big part in Eneti's emerging wind game
  • FSL Trust makes rare tanker buy, puts ship on long-term charter
  • DP World rides container wave as revenue jumps by 21.3%
  • Hyundai Glovis holding swells Wilh Wilhelmsen quarterly profit
  • Has missing 'ghost armada' aframax tanker been spotted off Iran?
  • MPC Container Ships hikes earnings forecast after profitable ship sale
  • Odfjell posts second-quarter loss but keeps faith in chemical tankers
  • Frontline makes acting chief executive Lars Barstad a permanent fixture
  • Maersk lines up green methanol producers for first boxship
  • Champion Shipping reports stronger annual profits as outlook brightens

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • Forwarder JAS Worldwide announces 4th acquisition in past year
    Freight forwarder JAS Worldwide announced it has entered into a share purchase agreement with forwarding, logistics and supply chain management provider Greencarrier Freight Services International.
  • Viewpoint: 2021 is the year of the freight service embargo
    You can't blame carriers for refusing to stick by a handshake agreement to sell service at pre-negotiated rates or at a discount.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2021
  • Crude slide extends for sixth day as market eyes hawkish Fed, demand concerns
    Nationwide gasoline inventories unexpectedly climbed in the week ended Aug. 13.
  • Port of New Orleans, CLEANCOR eye LNG bunker partnership
    The port will provide CLEANCOR with data, logistics expertise, customer contacts, as well as introductions and marketing support.
  • Platts proposes changing MOC timings for European bunker assessments for eWindow launch
    Following the eWindow launch in this market on Oct. 14, participants in the Platts MOC process will be able to submit bids and offers for publication directly through the eWindow software or through an editor, who would then publish bids and offers using the software.
  • SAUDI DATA: Crude exports for second month in June as output cuts unwind
    **Refined product exports highest since May 2020 **Kingdom unwinding extra output cuts
  • REFINERY NEWS: Works underway at ExxonMobil's Antwerp: sources
    Works started around mid-August and were expected to be completed by the end of the month.
  • Global weekly mobility slips as Japan curbs deepen gloom over oil demand recovery
    **China, Japan demand hit by delta outbreaks **But India, Germany, UK continue to recover
  • Blue hydrogen stirs debate as chair of UK lobby group resigns over skepticism
    **Blue hydrogen 'at best expensive distraction' **UK pursuing both green and blue hydrogen plans
  • Platts to discontinue European LSFO bunker assessments from Oct. 6
  • Vietnam may need to export more crude, slash fuel imports as unwanted oil stocks pile up
    Domestic fuel consumption has tumbled in recent months amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude drops $2/b on US gasoline demand U-turn
    US gasoline inventories unexpectedly climbed in the week ended Aug. 13, US Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 18, amid a continued slowdown in demand.
  • Maersk secures renewable-sourced methanol supply for shipping
    **Conventionally produced methanol currently 109% dearer than fuel oil **New partnership could be blueprint for scalability
  • China's Sinochem to start bunker supply at Zhoushan by end-Sep: sources
    **Sinochem got bunker supplier license in late June **Competition among suppliers expected to heat up
  • RoRo shipper Wallenius points to jagged COVID-19 recovery
    **Gasoline crack rangebound through Q2 **US, European Q3-Q4 curve backwardated
  • Tightening MF 0.5%S supply in S Korea sees delivered spread from Singapore improve
    October is also expected to see lesser marine fuel 0.5%S production from the country's biggest refiner, SK Energy.

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The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
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
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
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.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
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
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