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October 15, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE sets world record for number of full containers loaded on a single vessel
  • DGTR initiates probe into dumping of hydrofluorocarbon blends & decor paper from China
  • Export of rice, spices, essential oils to the US on the upswing
  • Implementation of Faceless Assessment
  • Antwerp port container volume surpasses 1 million TEU for the first time since April
  • IPA becomes latest member of International Port Community Systems Association
  • Cargo Consolidators India bridges the digital & physical world; launches WhatsApp chatbot services
  • Indian economy to bounce back with 8.8 pc growth rate in 2021, surpassing China's 8.2 pc, says IMF
  • South Africa remains a hotspot for cargo crime, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CD Cargo founds rail carrier in Hungary
  • Fast lane between Casablanca and La Spezia
  • Fresh risk assessment for South Africa
  • More investments in Guayaquil Port Contecon
  • European general cargo network remains true to chauffeur
  • Rail infrastructure upgrade in two US ports
  • First anniversary of UAE B2C delivery platform
  • Duisport's Q3/2020 comes out strongly
  • Award for HQ building in Tilburg
  • Obert to drive change in Rhenus management board
  • New train to boost China - Vietnam trade
  • 100 years of US international air mail service
  • Antwerp's container flows on track
  • Honours for South Carolina Ports Authority board chair
  • Togo on the way to a modern transport hub
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Partners to fly parcels from Asia to South America
  • Britannia Bureau settles in London Gateway

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • 'End the blame game' and let's finally work together on Brexit, logistics tells MPs
  • 'Risk to supply chains from climate disruption a bigger issue than Covid-19'
  • Ocean carriers on a high and 'surfing a wave' of profitability
  • Maersk's first airfreight shipment takes off from Thailand
  • Cost of trading in Northern Ireland will soar, but shelves will be stocked
  • Comment: Why gender diversity really matters in logistics
  • Market Insight: DSV Panalpina - dull replaces sexy. Any risk-takers out there?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Aaron Degodny joins Tidewater Transportation and Terminals leadership team
    Vancouver, Wash., based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system, recently added Aaron Degodny as its new Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Aaron
  • Australia's Global Energy Ventures takes wraps off compressed hydrogen vessel concept
    Australia last year unveiled a National Hydrogen Strategy that includes the establishment of "Hydrogen Hubs" for production and export to the country's major energy trading partners across the Asia Pacific region. To
  • Two KNOT shuttle tankers will feature ABB electric solutions
    Two 124,000 dwt LNG-fueled shuttle tankers on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) will feature battery technology and a wide scope of ABB's electric solutions,
  • FERRIES 2020 topics will include a focus on women in the passenger vessel industry
    Kasey Eckstein, director of business development for Atlas Marine Services, will be among the speakers at Marine Log's upcoming virtual FERRIES 2020 event being held November 9 and 10. In addition to
  • New Vigor-built Los Angeles pilot boats feature Mackay electronics packages
    The Los Angeles Pilot Service recently took delivery of two customized 56-foot Camarc design pilot boats built by Vigor at its Vancouver, Wash., facility. Named the Angels Pilot and Angels Navigator, the
  • Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers 740-foot self-unloading barge
    VanEnkevort Tug & Barge has taken delivery of a new self-unloading barge from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Named Michigan Trader, the barge measures 740 feet in length, 78 feet in

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Keeping the world moving amid an ongoing pandemic
    At ONE, we like to think of ourselves as movers of life. We connect people and businesses with commodities and...
  • Regional regulations gain ground at Global Maritime Forum
    In an unusual declaration of support for regional decarbonisation measures, Maersk Tankers has revealed that some within shipping want the...
  • Maritime law expert David Wareing retires after 45-year career
    'It hasn't been a tea party every day. But if you've found a firm where the culture suits you and...
  • Maritime leaders see pandemic as springboard for change
    The ICS leadership webinar identified progress made during the pandemic as a platform for change. In spite of many short...
  • Fractured regulatory framework fears raised
    As shipping emerges from the crisis brought on by the pandemic, it faces a splintering of the established frameworks for...
  • Weekly briefing: Freight rates warning; oil industry demand optimism
    Better than expected volumes and freight rates helped deliver a strong third quarter of the year for Maersk and other...
  • Chinese demand props up dry bulk markets
    Company's chief executive Mats Berglund says any investments should be directed towards secondhand ships rather than the newbuilding market, so...
  • Between the Lines: Carriers ramp up transpacific capacity despite Golden Week
    Carriers serving the transpacific trade have pulled the plug on planned blanked sailings amid a demand surge and encouragement from...
  • Study examines use of hydrogen fuel cells to power containerships
    A new study concludes that container vessels operating in the Pacific Ocean between the US and Asia would only require...
  • Norden sells product tanker after storage boom
    Norden bought the 2011-built product tanker expecting a strong 2020, but the floating storage boom meant the upturn was shorter...
  • Health crisis spurring impetus for digitalisation
    Sea-based internet connectivity lags land-based broadband connections, while mindsets in the industry are also behind their counterparts in terms of...
  • Norway's Fjord Line axes more jobs as chief exits
    Fjord Line said low demand had forced another round of layoffs after it cut 200 jobs in September. Arne Roland...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections | Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to...
  • Japan targets ammonia in green power generation switch
    Reducing CO2 emissions from thermal power generation is essential to realising a low-carbon society, according to Japan's largest energy producer...
  • A2Z Drone Delivery starts new system to lower ship payloads
    The modular add-on system or a ready-to-fly platform, RDS1 is designed for payloads up to 2kg which could be delivered...
  • ICTSI invests $18m to boost Ecuador port neopanamax capacity
    ICTSI unit Contecon Guayaquil SA created the first port in Ecuador capable of handling neopanamax vessels in 2019, following the...
  • Qatar Petroleum books capacity at UK's Grain LNG terminal
    Grain LNG, which is capable of meeting 25% of the UK's natural gas requirements, is ready to embark on its...
  • Maersk moves ahead with Damco integration
    The world's largest container shipping company said the deal 'marks a concrete development' after the integration of Damco's Air and...
  • US east coast throughput rises on improved global trade
    Yi Xiaozhun, deputy director of the World Trade Organization, warns that 'a descent into protectionism' in the aftermath of the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Matson makes second weekly premium China service permanent
  • US truck rates to settle in 2021: Transplace
  • New software platform debuts to manage oversized e-commerce returns
  • E2open going back to public markets after SPAC deal
  • Digitalization: Understanding the Role of Data Management
  • Indian shippers face cargo surcharges amid mounting delays, rollovers

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Carbon levy, crew charter and diversity dominate Global Maritime Forum
    Maersk Tankers chief executive Christian Ingerslev says regional carbon taxes are not necessarily bad
  • Covid-19's impact on shipping not as lethal as other industries, financiers say
    Small orderbook has helped sector prove resilience in the face of pandemic, and could draw investor notice
  • Oil demand peak not worrying product tanker owners
    Short-term or long-term, a panel of product tanker owners are confident the sector can be strong
  • Burden of green shipping 'always down' to shipowners
    Grindrod chief executive Martyn Wade wryfully suggests banning all vessels
  • Bouchard Transportation details descent into bankruptcy
    The company looked to move ships and its corporate aeroplane as its financial issues mounted
  • What's the point in being public? Not much at today's weak share prices
    The largest listed owner of bulkers admits a point that's been on many minds throughout 2020
  • Handysize and supramax earnings rise as capesize rates continue to fall
    Handysize rates are now at the highest level in almost a year
  • Second wave seen cramping liner boom, says ONE's Jeremy Nixon
    ONE chief executive Jeremy Nixon warns of port bottlenecks but trade experts says positive patterns are beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic
  • Second wave seen cramping liner boom but it could have trade benefits
    ONE chief executive Jeremy Nixon warns of port bottlenecks but trade experts says positive patterns are beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic
  • Hygo signs new deal with Brazil gas buyer to underpin terminal
    Golar LNG joint venture moves to shore up planned FSRU-based Barcarena facility after Norsk Hydro exit
  • Iliopoulos strikes again with another Carnival cruiseship buy
    Seajets owner buys fourth cruiseship in move many market watchers believe is part of a larger asset play
  • Zenith Capital buys into Mjolner Shipping's cargo finance unit
    US merchant bank strengthens partnership started in 2017 with tanker fund
  • Pacific Basin Shipping tells banks 'please help us' in keeping bulker supply low
    A recovery in minor-bulk loadings have aided the dry market and boosted Pacific Basin's vessel earnings
  • Cash set to flow into Odfjell as newbuilding burden lifts
    Clarksons Platou believes owner well placed to capitalise on freedom from yard payments
  • 'No one should be left behind', says Greek minister on emissions cutting policy
    Including shipping in a European emissions trading system threatens global supply chains and recovery of vulnerable islands, argues Plakiotakis
  • Flat stock reaction disappoints analysts after Maersk hikes forecast
    Expected boost to share price fails to materialise following big gains already this year
  • International Tanker Management welcomes new managing director in further V.Group reshuffle
    Chris Kirton has jointed the Dubai-based, tanker-focused shipmanager from Norstar
  • CMA CGM aims to ease debt pressure with $616m bond sale
    French line now benefiting from the Covid-19 delays that scuppered a refinancing back in March
  • US election important to some, but a Mickey Mouse game for public shipowners
    Long-suffering listings unlikely to find relief based on outcome of presidential and congressional races, most analysts project
  • Shipping policy nearly non-existent for Trump and Biden as election day nears
    Both candidates say they are staunch supporters of the Jones Act
  • US election important to some, but a Mickey Mouse game for shipping's public shipowners
    Long-suffering listings unlikely to find relief based on outcome of presidential and congressional races, most analysts project
  • Buyers emerge in sales of Gleamray and Norden panamax bulkers
    One of the panamaxes sold by Gleamray Maritime is to be renamed after a famous country singer
  • Norden confirms selling MR product tanker in asset play move
    Danish company has sold the 2011-built Nord Andes after buying the vessel just 10 months ago
  • Avenir LNG takes delivery of first small-scale newbuilding
    Dual purpose bunkering and supply vessel heads to Malaysia to start three-year charter with Petronas
  • CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled giant claims cargo record
    French owner's vessel sets new benchmark by loading 20,723 containers
  • Shipping can find its place in the sun by ditching shadier practices
    When the industry puts itself on a more responsible footing, it will find it easier to be taken seriously in the corridors of power
  • Fjord Line replaces boss as another 140 jobs cut
    Rickard Ternblom departs on friendly terms as ropax owner tries to deal with coronavirus effects
  • Zim buys back debt and edges closer towards potential IPO
    Liner operator takes advantage of market rally to snap up its bonds
  • 'Early mover': GEV reveals design for compressed hydrogen carrier
    Australian company using its compressed natural gas expertise to develop new vessel for renewable fuel exports
  • Eddie Steamship buys bargain capesizes for Shandong charter
    Taiwan's CC Hsu has picked up two veteran ships for charter to his joint venture with Chinese state-controlled Shandong Shipping
  • Sentiment on the rise as LNG carrier spot rates climb
    But jury remains out as to whether modern ships will hit six-figure levels during normally buoyant season
  • Eleanor Midwinter: Tough times make the best teacher
    A difficult decade has shown that collaboration is key to making shipping greener and more profitable
  • First of Oldendorff transloaders bound for Vietnam hits the water

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Port of LA files best September despite lagging exports
    "Regardless of who wins the upcoming elections, our country is in desperate need of a cohesive export plan as well as an infrastructure program and...
  • 50% jump in cargo revenue helps United Airlines slow Q3 cash burn
    United Airlines lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter, but the cargo division did its part to stabilize finances.
  • ATSG enjoys banner year leasing 767 converted freighters
    UPS is one of nine companies that have leased lots of freighters from Air Transport Services Group this year. Find out who else is leasing...
  • Trump vs. Biden: How the winner could affect ocean shipping
    A "blue sweep" win for Democrats could be good for container ships, bad for tankers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Bunkering resumes at Hong Kong post tropical cyclone Nangka
    Market sources said the typhoon has had little impact on the market as demand remains depressed .
  • China's Zhoushan port supplies 3.26 mil mt bonded bunker fuels over Jan-Sep, up 18% on year
    Association attributed increase in volume to price competitiveness compared to the Asia's key bunkering port of Singapore since late-August.
  • Uruguayan measure allowing imports of bunker fuel moves through Congress
    Measure is part of national budget being discussed by Uruguay's parliament this week.
  • Crude tests six-week highs as fundamental outlooks tighten
    Refined product futures traced crude higher, but growing risks of resurgent coronavirus pandemic weighed on crack spreads.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
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Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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