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December 17, 2020

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil Exports down by 8.74 pc in November Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

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ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020 Four for Rostock The Alliance - January sailing schedule Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi National vaccine distribution plan for Italy New combination of rail, road and ship DP World integrating Indo-European offering Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open Estonian railway to be electrified New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community "Curiosity of the Day" Delivering the first ATR 72-600F Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout' DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics How the charter and container markets have collided UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed Latest Marine Log digital edition now available The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and... Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and... Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment 'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view... Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is... UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the... Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021? The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical... Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is... Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as... UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be... TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed \| Oil heads lower for longer \| Rina ruling sparks class concern \|... BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with... Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1 Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says 'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started' Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same' Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board' Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates' Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound' Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year' Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us' Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision' Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability' Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition' Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19' Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition' Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy' Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical' Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are' Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways' The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation' Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst' Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom' Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation' Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept' Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever' Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand' But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment' Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental' Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020 Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds' But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain' Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal. News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners. Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade. Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video) Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready. ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information' Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been... No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw. TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB. US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows. Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. Air travel crippled by COVID-19 INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year Inflows from Singapore more than double Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment Environmental conditions already affecting loans ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk. S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially' JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan. Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

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

PORTS

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

TRUCKING

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.

SHIPPING

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

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

INSTITUTIONS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

SHIPPING

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%

SHIPPING

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.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

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.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

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)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

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

POLICY

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.

PORTS

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

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

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.

POLICY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

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.

POLICY

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

SEAFARERS

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

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

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.

OFFSHORE

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

TRADE

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.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

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.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

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.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

CRUISES

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"

ASSOCIATIONS

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

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

POLICY

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.

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

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

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

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.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

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.

YACHTING

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

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

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

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

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

PORTS

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

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

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.

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

COMPANIES

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.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

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%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

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%)

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

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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