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December 3, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • Atul Ubale given additional charge as SCI's Director (P&A)
  • Container spot freight rates rise from Asia to northern Europe
  • Fitch Ratings revises global shipping sector outlook to stable
  • GAC named Ship Agency of the Year for second year running
  • Soren Toft takes charge as MSC CEO
  • UN calls on countries to designate seafarers & other marine personnel as key workers
  • Wan Hai Lines' new China/South-East Asia & India service to call Chennai & Kattupalli
  • New edition of Handbook on the TRIPS Agreement launched
  • Call to ensure that the maritime supply chain becomes more reliable, predictable & resilient
  • CONCOR to facilitate connectivity from potential alternative southern transhipment ports given the congestion at Colombo
  • New freight train route linking Xuzhou & Hamburg launched
  • Railways continues on freight growth trajectory
  • Railways' automobile loading up by 39 pc
  • GST revenues up yoy in Nov.
  • S&P retains India's growth forecast for 2021-22
  • Covid-19 vaccines for Indian seafarers on priority basis
  • Govt waives penalty for not implementing QR codes on GST invoices
  • Increased Chinese crude imports benefited tanker market immensely
  • Key trends that are making supply chain networks more cost-effective in the post-GST regime

International Transport Journalweb site
  • No piece work for full loads
  • ITJ Video News - 3 December 2020
  • 2021 named European year of rail
  • GSA reacts to rise in postal flows
  • Barloworld feeling Covid-19
  • Hong Kong banks on reefers
  • DB Schenker clinches deal with British Airways
  • All systems go for Ceneri base tunnel
  • FMS wins exclusive membership
  • Digitalising the timber supply chain
  • Dispute in Bremen?
  • Netherlands: get ready for Brexit
  • Forto extends senior leadership team
  • Renewed air transport solution for Alaska
  • To the women at Geodis
  • Grenaa going greener
  • CP to serve new grain facility in Minnesota
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Canadian military gives logistics support
  • Vaccine trial flights from Miami to South America

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • ONE Apus stack collapse could be the largest container loss since the MOL Comfort
  • Forwarders see their cargo bumped as vaccine shipments take off
  • DSV sails into the charter market in a 'one-off deal' to beat the capacity crunch
  • BA finally agrees 'air cargo cartel' financial settlement with DB Schenker
  • Integrators struggle to cope as US parcel volumes soar to new heights
  • Calls for Brexit extension dismissed by European operators as a 'no-go'
  • MSC 'returns to its roots' with $260m spend on second-hand vessels
  • Maersk veteran Soren Toft begins a new chapter as CEO of MSC
  • Industry veteran Bruno Sidler joins advisory council of SGL TransGroup
  • Florian Braun appointed Flexport's head of ocean for EMEA
  • Market Insight: Volga-Dnepr shock: the future is the big problem for 'Big Air'

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • Pacific Carriers hit with $12 million fine for pollution case felony offenses
    In a ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Singapore based Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) was yesterday sentenced to pay a fine of $12,000,000 after pleading
  • Metal Shark completes four-year production program for NYC Ferry
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark reports that it has delivered the final vessel in a four-year newbuilding program for NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. The vessel, Time Traveler is the twelfth
  • IMO Secretary General urges priority COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers
    Welcoming a UN General Assembly resolution calling for seafarers to be designated as key workers IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim is urging that seafarers and maritime workers receive priority COVID-19 vaccination to allow
  • Knutsen OAS LNG newbuilds will feature compact Wärtsilä boil-off gas solution
    Two new LNG carriers ordered by Norway's Knutsen OAS shipping at South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard will be the first vessels to be equipped with W'rtsil''s recently introduced Compact Reliq reliquefaction
  • Fairbanks Morse acquires diesel repair and rebuild specialist
    Beloit, Wis., headquartered Fairbanks Morse has acquired Houston-based diesel engine repair and rebuilding service provider Breco International Inc. The move will expand service markets for Fairbanks Morse in the commercial marine, oil
  • Conception captain indicted on seaman's manslaughter charges
    The captain of the Conception, the dive boat that caught fire last year with the loss of 34 lives, was yesterday indicted by a federal grand jury on 34 counts of seaman's
  • Upper Mississippi River 2020 navigation season ends
    The St. Paul Engineer District, locked its last tow of the season November 30, ending the navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River. Traditionally, the last tow heading south of Lock and
  • Ports of Indiana announces a promotion and an appointment
    Ports of Indiana, the statewide port authority that operates ports at Burns Harbor, Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon, has promoted Andrea Hermer from general counsel to chief operating officer, and appointed James Hall

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • M/Maritime identified as buyer of Scorpio ultramax pair
    The specifics of M/Maritime's acquisitions match the Scorpio ships and industry sources have independently verified the deal to Lloyd's List
  • Maran orders first LNG carrier from Samsung Heavy
    Maran Gas Maritime's choice of Samsung, which currently has the world's largest LNG carrier order book, could indicate that the...
  • Bunker suppliers act as banks cut capital amid looming credit crunch
    Banks slashed available capital to marine fuel sector by 10% over 2020, ARACON virtual conference told
  • Singapore approves Manila crew-change hotels
    Singapore has given its blessing to an industry-funded crew change programme that quarantines seafarers in Manila hotels. Almost 250 seafarers...
  • Shipping must do more to decarbonise, says UN chief
    Antonio Guterres believes shipping needs more 'enforceable regulatory and fiscal steps' to deliver on its commitments, including pledges from some...
  • Vale lowers iron ore production guidance
    The miner has lowered its 2020 iron ore production to 300m to 305m tonnes versus its previous target in the...
  • Weekly briefing: Containerised freight supply chain 'broken'; sanctions-busting tanker sales
    Pent-up demand for containerised goods is outstripping supply and capacity in the logistics chain, leading to soaring rates, backlogs, congestion...
  • Dry bulk rates to see marked improvement in 2021
    Dry bulk is in a recovery mode following the negative impacts of the coronavirus, and will soon be entering an...
  • From the News Desk: Will pandemic change the perception of seafarers?
    Speakers at this week's Lloyd's List Shipping Outlook 2021 forum believe that the coronavirus pandemic will improve the perception of...
  • BIMCO calls on Nigeria to combat piracy at sea
    The shipping association says Nigeria should act on its promises to police its waters as the Gulf of Guinea dry...
  • Ship leasing and more stable US leadership inject confidence into Hong Kong maritime
    The recent Lloyd's List Hong Kong Ship Finance & Law online forum heard that Hong Kong is well prepared to...
  • Use of LNG as marine fuel faces challenges
    Vikrant Bhatia, chief executive of KC Maritime Hong Kong, questioned the viability of LNG as a green fuel. 'The only...
  • Shipping welcomes seafarer key worker resolution
    The UN's General Assembly has called on governments to designate seafarers as key workers. The IMO has urged that they...
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2020
    MAN Energy Solutions chief executive Uwe Lauber leads the rankings of our top 10 tech leaders as one of the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Dissent in European shipping circles over EU's green rules | Greek shipowner lifts Venezuelan crude after sanctions...
  • Waterfront adds eight newbuild methanol-fuelled tankers to fleet
    The new ships, to be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea, will each be equipped with a dual-fuel...
  • Søren Toft takes the helm at MSC
    A year after standing down from the world's largest carrier, former Maersk executive board member Søren Toft is taking up...
  • Countries commit to completely sustainable management of their ocean waters by 2025
    Canada, Japan, Norway and 11 other countries that account for almost 40% of the world's coastline and 30% of the...
  • ONE boxship loses containers in Pacific
    The Singapore carrier has suffered its second container loss in less than a month. Panama-flagged One Aquila reported a similar...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • XPO to spin off logistics assets into separate company
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends CP contract, adds Saint John to network
  • LA port giving near real-time info to help empty container returns
  • Penske buys Black Horse to expand dedicated trucking service
  • Transfix taps project44 for predictive visibility
  • Shippers brace for wave of carrier charges as service suffers
  • Capacity crunch forces shift to MPP ships for container services
  • Ex-Maersk COO Toft takes the helm at MSC

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • Norwegian firm looks for answers after buying phantom chicken
    Nueva Seas said it was defrauded by unknown individuals
  • Asia-Europe container trade sees rate rise as US regulators turn up the heat
    Empty containers helping fuel rate rises in all east-west box trades
  • Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial sells insurer RiverStone in $750m deal
    Canadian shipping and insurance fund cashes in European operation but retains Lloyd's of London interests
  • Relatives turn down Thomas Wilhelmsen buy-out offer
    Company chief executives had offered to pay $154m for shares held by cousins and an aunt
  • Dangerous cargo among more than 1,900 boxes lost from ONE vessel
    Japanese liner company has blamed latest incident on severe weather conditions
  • Trafigura pumping $62m into hydrogen cell technology
    Trader and shipowner teaming with H2 Energy to develop sea and land solutions
  • Shell expects to more than double its LNG bunker vessel fleet by 2025
    Pavilion Energy sees need for three to four supply units in Singapore in near future
  • Scrap prices jump as end of cartel lets Bangladesh breakers break free
    End buyers free to set their own prices as $400 per ldt barrier breached
  • IMO needs to fill glaring holes in CO2 rules for shipping, analysts say
    Drewry, MSI and London energy institute all highly critical of new global regulation that leave details blank
  • Stopford and De Stoop look at bright side of new emission rules
    Industry heavyweights say new regulation has positive impact on decarbonisation in wider context
  • Aegean Shipping strikes period charter for aframax in deal with Vitol
    Trader books ship for a year amid a busy run on the period charter market
  • Yang Ming newbuilding partially submerged at CSBC in Taiwan
    Miscalculation of high tide blamed for flooding of boxship.
  • Olympic Subsea offloads ship at centre of dispute with rebel bank
    Stig Remoy company remains in talks with lenders over a long-term refinancing
  • Rickmers' Asian Spirit leads charge as buyers swarm into resurgent boxship sector
    Secondhand values lifted by ever increasing charter rates
  • Exposed: New views of the sea from those who work on it, in it, and under it
    Photography exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich gives a fresh insight into work in the maritime environment
  • Ince does not need another 'major transformational' deal
    Chief executive Adrian Biles tells TradeWinds the law firm now needs to build on its international platform
  • Fitch upgrades 2021 shipping outlook as boxships and bulkers rebound
    Ratings agency views sector as stable going into next year, but risks remain
  • Crew-change crisis silver lining can be mental health awareness
    Surveys into seafarers' wellbeing during the crew change crisis are showing an increase in depression and anxiety - revealing a need to take mental health at sea more seriously
  • 'Moment of truth' for Nigeria as dry season triggers piracy spike
    Bimco's Jakob Larsen says now is the time for Nigeria to start making good on its promise to eradicate maritime gangs in 2021
  • Consort expands with Xihe/Ocean Tankers ships and Chinese newbuildings
    Growing Singaporean bunker tanker player buys three more second-hand tankers as it orders newbuildings in China
  • Pacific Carriers fined $12m in US over 'multiple' pollution incidents
    Crew members admitted that bags filled with oily rags were thrown over the side of the ship
  • ONE boxship loses 'significant number of containers' overboard in Pacific
    Japanese liner company has blamed latest incident on severe weather conditions
  • Ocean Network Express suffers second container collapse off US
    Japanese liner company has blamed latest incident on severe weather conditions
  • Maran Gas swoops on berth at SHI as Total nears chartering choice
    Energy major set to select owner this month, but order may be a twist on Mozambique LNG business
  • Ports and container lines start to join the digital dots that will link up supply chains
    Container shipping is slowly developing the digital standards that will connect all elements of global trade into visible, inter-connected networks
  • LNG Easy lines up fast-track LNG import project for Pakistan
    Chinese major is backing deal formed with Karachi Port Trust and Pakistan Railways

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • Industrial Real Estate Roundup: Surging warehouse demand fuels job growth, new developments
    Real Estate Roundup is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of industrial real estate used for logistics and transportation. This week: Publix, Amazon...
  • ONE Apus lost or damaged containers 'could exceed 1,900'
    Surviving cargo that was bound for the U.S. now is headed back to Asia.
  • Rail blockade ends in Mexico after 60 days of protests
    A rail blockade in west-central Mexico has ended, freeing key rail lines connecting to the Mexican seaport of Lázaro Cárdenas on the Pacific coast.
  • Pfizer team evaluates higher shipping temperature for COVID vaccine
    Pfizer and BioNTech might be on their way to a logistical breakthrough if they determine their promising COVID-19 vaccine can be shipped at warmer temperatures.
  • Canadian Pacific, Hapag-Lloyd extend Port Saint John agreement
    CP will serve Hapag-Lloyd at the New Brunswick port through 2025.
  • Commentary: Cloud-based tool has been supply chain breakthrough
    Regardless of a transport or logistics manager's objectives, the digital age name of the game is to estimate the dollar savings provided by an application...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2020
  • Spot bunker fuel prices strengthen across Latin America in November
    November marked a period of mostly advances for Latin America bunker spot pricing, with ports in Panama, Brazil and Peru reaching multi-month or even historical highs, especially in the 0.5%S segment.
  • Open interest for ICE Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S forward curve hits fresh high
    Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a fresh monthly high in November, data from the exchange showed Dec. 2.
  • OIL FUTURES: Energy prices rally following UK vaccine news, US crude draw
    Crude prices settled higher Dec. 2 as outlooks improved amid COVID-19 vaccine optimism and an unexpected US crude inventory draw.
  • US DATA: EIA says total US ULSD imports spike to record high
    Total ultra low sulfur diesel imports to the US surged to a record high during the week ended Nov. 27, jumping 427,000 b/d to 613,000 b/d, US Energy Information Administration data released Dec. 2 showed.
  • Titan, Fluxys deliver LNG bunker barge to Antwerp
    **FlexFueler002 to begin servicing Antwerp region in Feb 2021 **Gasum extends LNG bunker operations
  • Nov fuel oil barge volumes traded in London MOC drop 17% on month
    **Companies tend to reduce volume for year-end accounting **Supply tightness easing across grades
  • Russia greenlights plans for Black Sea, Mediterranean-facing oil products export terminal
    **Terminal to handle light and heavy products **Russian fuel oil production decreasing
  • North Africa to absorb NWE, Baltic gasoline supplies
    **Robust buying interest from North African markets **Under-pressure freight rates help keep arbitrage open
  • Enel, ENI to develop 20 MW electrolysis capacity at Italian refineries
    **Two green H2 projects for 10 MW apiece planned **Locations to be determined by decarbonization criteria **Projects in closed loop seen online 2022-2023
  • OPEC+ economic inequalities complicate knife edge oil diplomacy
    **Economic disparity amplifying divides in OPEC+ say analysts **Russia performing better despite low prices helped by ruble **Iran and Venezuela have highest fiscal breakevens above $180/b
  • ANALYSIS: European naphtha shipments sail around Africa to delay arrival in Asia
    **Diverging demand profile for light and heavy naphtha **Weak arbitrage economics East
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 2.3% on big build in heavy distillates
    **Heavy distillate inventories rise from 2-year low **Middle distillates fall from last week's record high **Light distillates fall slightly from 10-week high
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov. 22-28 oil product exports rebound 23% to 2.4 mil barrels
    **Gasoil exports jump 36.9% **HSFO exports rise 6.6%, LSFO exports up 34.3%
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov. 22-28 oil product output extends rise by 3.1% on week
    **Estimated domestic kerosene shipments rise 9% on week **HSFO output drops 18.8%, LSFO falls 28.9%
  • Russia's Nov oil output steady on month at 10 mil b/d
    **Exports slip 3.3% on month to 4.23 mil b/d **Domestic deliveries rises 6.8% to 5.46 mil b/d
  • S Korea HSFO differential hits 2-month high as supply tightens
    **Tight supply supports bunker grade **Refineries configured to produce more VLSFO than HSFO
  • Shanghai marine fuel 0.5%S differential flips to premium after 3 weeks as supply tightens
    **VLSFO production slows after export quota imposed **Imports may be necessary
  • Singapore LSFO-HSFO spread near 2-month high on bearish HSFO fundamentals
    **Less HSFO demand from Middle East **More HSFO expected out of Iraq from January
  • OPEC hopes to salvage deal from Saudi-UAE standoff with a few days of diplomacy
    **Ministers hope to regroup by Dec. 3 meeting **Saudi Arabia favors 3-month extension of oil cuts **UAE wants tighter enforcement of quotas

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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