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BRIEFS
March 26, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese container port volume falls 10.6pc in January-February
  • Hapag-Lloyd profit up 22.6pc to US$168 million as revenues rise 3pc
  • Two terminals at Miami port close for one or two days as volumes dive
  • Liverpool port sees more trade post Brexit being closer to markets
  • HMM ends 2M link, now to inject 100,000 TEU capacity to new VSA
  • Scarce containers aplenty in Germany, says Port of Hamburg
  • Northern Sea Route Arctic basin box volume falls 1.7pc in January
  • Another voided sailing at Wilmington, but berth expansion continues
  • Nigeria's halt to barge services in coronavirus crisis well received
  • Coronavirus dents FedEx's profits, but firm expects air cargo to surge
  • Emirates to freeze passenger operations, but cargo will still fly
  • Air freight industry seeks relaxed all-cargo flight rules during virus crisis

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • CMA CGM cancels PCS for reefer exports to all Chinese ports from March 23
  • IMO Secretary-General stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea & protect seafarers' welfare
  • Liberian Registry announces electronic closings & remote mortgage recordings
  • Ministry of Shipping contributing towards achieving $5 trillion economy target: Minister
  • Export of masks, ventilators & textile raw material used for masks & coveralls prohibited
  • Many recommendations to boost SEZ sector implemented
  • DGS issues instructions on operations of vessels & ports
  • Freight forwarders will be pivotal to economic revival: FIATA
  • Exporters call for facilitative measures to tide over current situation
  • Over 7 pc growth in trade seen with FTA & PTA partners
  • S&P lowers India's GDP to 5.2 pc for 2020
  • Call to extend filing of IT/GST returns
  • MoU inked to drive digitalisation & data standardisation in maritime industry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China: rail service to Wuhan launched
  • Less to pay for in port of Hamburg
  • US railway to reduce GHG emissions by 37.3%
  • Pro Glove expands its executive team
  • Craiss increases capacities
  • Alitalia - government ends deadlock
  • New haulier joins UK network
  • Young CEO for Flenzies
  • Wabco and ZF expect to close merger in Q2
  • In-house assets to secure cargo demand into North America
  • Improving traffic in Peruvian port
  • Further growth of Eurasian traffic forecast
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Zeebrugge goes for 5G
  • Kale Logistics Solutions wins innovation award
  • Two new logistics halls
  • Latam Cargo adapts operations

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • New supply chain risks emerge as production lines restart in China's factories
  • New wave of blanked sailings planned for Asia-Europe and transpacific
  • Companies offer services free to help keep vital supplies moving
  • AF-KLM under fire as it stands firm on decision to keep combis on the ground
  • Carriers apply for emergency anti-trust exemption on US-Caribbean trades
  • Market Insight: MSC's Covid-19 blueprint reaction - be 'indispensable' to survive

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • More COVID-19 cases at major U.S. shipyards
    On March 23 we reported that an employee of Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division had tested positive for the coronavirus. Yesterday, Ingalls said that it had been notified of an additional
  • Gulf Island to build two more T-ATS vessels
    Gulf Island Shipyards LLC, Houma, La., has beem awarded a $129,925,080 modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise options for the construction of two additional towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS)
  • Master Marine delivers second of two Osage Marine towboats
    Master Marine, Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., has recently delivered the M/V Frank Mellor to Osage Marine Services, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. "We would like to congratulate Osage personnel for their great
  • Panama Canal adopts measures to guarantee sustained operations
    Following a mandatory countrywide lockdown announced by the Panamanian Government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Canal Authority has adopted new measures today to guarantee the continuity of its operation and
  • VIDEO: Chevron Marine launches Cloud Solutions
    Chevron Marine has launched a suite of digital solutions offering ship owners and operators tools with which to analyze, manage and help improve their operational performance. The suite, Chevron Marine Cloud Solutions,
  • VIDEO: ISWAN gives seafarers guidance on managing mental health during COVID-19 restrictions
    With seafarers unable to leave vessels for crew changes or unable to travel back to their home countries, the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a new video featuring
  • Handheld 3D scanning used in tug engine mount modification project
    DotProduct LLC, Boston, Mass., reports that its hand-held 3D scanning was recently used to capture the as-built state of two engines to inform design modifications for the Kirby Offshore Marine tug Mount
  • Diana Shipping chairman and CEO tests positive for coronavirus
    In a filing with the SEC, Athens-headquartered dry bulk operator Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) reports that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Simeon Palios, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus.
  • BIMCO issues COVID-19 guidelines for office spaces
    To assist the shoreside of the maritime industry in taking appropriate protective measures at office workplaces, BIMCO is issuing guidelines intended to help shipping companies avoid spreading of the COVID-19 disease at
  • Future fuels: Wärtsilä starts ammonia combustion trials
    Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for the use of ammonia as a fuel that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As
  • Navy exercises option with VT Halter for fourth berthing barge
    VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a $39,906,609 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract. It covers the detail design and construction of a fourth Navy berthing barge, formally

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • Coronavirus and shipping briefing: Tanker rates collapse while the outlook weakens for containers
    Tanker rates are falling dramatically as the coronavirus-led drop off in demand outweighs the oil price war. Elsewhere, crew change...
  • Coronavirus will see shipping litigation spike, HFW warns
    'The first concern that clients have that we're seeing is whether coronavirus gives rise to force majeure event. And then...
  • Hamburg defers fees to support port users
    Fees deferred to end of 2020 so port can continue to work without restrictions
  • Container freight rates set to slide as demand dries up
    Container liftings will fall this year but policy measures could lead to a sudden 'snap back' in 2021
  • Can dry bulk markets recover from coronavirus impact?
    The biggest concern for the dry bulk shipping industry is centred around logistics and supply chains, with port restrictions and...
  • Coronavirus: Prominent maritime figures face measures
    Diana and Performance Shipping's Simos Palios falls ill with a coronavirus infection. Elsewhere, the owner of the Capital Maritime &...
  • Join Lloyd's List for a live coronavirus Q&A on Thursday
    On Thursday March 26, reporters and analysts from across the Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence teams will join a...
  • India lockdown to slow Asia LNG demand
    India, with its limited liquefied natural gas import and distribution infrastructure, is seen as a 'swing buyer'. It was prompted...
  • Port operators in Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan bolster partnership
    The move serves Beijing's national strategy to make the Yangtze River Delta region an integrated economic zone to spur further...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Container lines on brink of cashflow crunch | China signals further relaxation of crew change restrictions |...
  • China container line joins Singapore's Calista platform
    China is the biggest trading partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with some $202bn in bilateral trade in the...
  • Hoegh LNG locks down vessels not due crew rotation
    Visitors are banned from Hoegh LNG ships to keep seafarers infection-free. Despite fears about the coronavirus fallout, the liquefied natural...
  • Indian seafarers delay homecoming amid 21-day lockdown
    Seafarers at the end of their contracts are asked not to return to India as borders are tightened for the...
  • MOL reports $146m extraordinary losses amid virus fallout
    The extraordinary losses involve two of MOL's affiliates, Gearbulk Holding AG and Ocean Network Express
  • Coronavirus: US west coast ports take extra safety measures and remain fully operational
    The announcement by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association comes a week after dockworkers at the Port of Oakland threatened to stop working...
  • Cargill adapts to evolving coronavirus situation
    Cargill is working with shipowners and customers to minimise disruptions
  • Maersk vice-president becomes Port of Long Beach commercial operations director
    Long Beach Harbor Commission president Bonnie Lowenthal said Mr Duncan's relationships with many of the port's national and overseas customers...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • NY-NJ prepares for potential cargo backlog
  • US truck shippers capitalizing on HOS relief
  • Coronavirus capacity cuts spur expedited, priority ocean offerings
  • Annual China port volume to fall for second time since 1970: Alphaliner
  • Acquisition expands FourKites' freight visibility to the yard
  • North American importers cutting, delaying Asian cargo: forwarders
  • CBP granting importers COVID-19 duty extensions
  • Chittagong depots resume packing containers after fee dispute resolved

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel to be delivered
  • Tankers cash in on oil price war as bulkers and boxships suffer in coronavirus crisis
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces US, Mexico layoffs
  • Early shipping gains pared as Dow rally loses steam in last hour
  • Demolition market grinds to a halt as ship imports halted
  • As dry bulk market slumps further, futures volumes pick up
  • LNG cargo cancellations likely in coronavirus hit market
  • VLCC scrubber premiums fall in period market uncertainty
  • European Commission rubber stamps liner consortia exemption
  • Novatek floats enquiry to shipowners for up to 10 LNG carriers
  • UK lockdown is a 'wake-up call' for London legal world
  • Greek bulker comes under attack by pirates off Nigeria
  • LNG carrier spot market rates take flight after weeks in freefall
  • Nord/LB slashes exposure to shipping as portfolios drop by €5.7bn
  • Boa Offshore in $400m restructuring to halt bondholder and staff revolt
  • Bio and synthetic LNG are viable fuels for shipping, report says
  • Nanjing Tanker begins share buyback after 2019 profits
  • New chief executive Milorad Doljanin refocuses his team at Avenir LNG
  • Trio kidnapped from ro-ro as pirates strike off Gabon
  • Carnival cruiseship at centre of row over virus spread in Australia
  • Yard pushes back Klaveness Combination newbuildings but chief executive says it's 'resilient'
  • Yangfan Group wins feeder boxship order from Haigang
  • Richard Fulford-Smith says some brokers 'will fail' post-pandemic
  • Militants hijack naval vessel, board cargoship in Mozambique
  • Shipowners could be jailed for missing IHM survey deadline
  • Union Maritime joins VLGC sector with order worth up to $160m
  • Chaos at Indian ports as country goes into full lockdown
  • Unix Line fined in US over oil waste dumping from tanker
  • Pacific International Lines in talks with creditors as debts become overdue
  • UK shipping sector continues to motor on amid lockdown
  • Shareholder support opens doors to growth for Avenir LNG
  • Avenir LNG limbers up for first small-scale newbuildings
  • China ports see ore and crude turnaround
  • Libya seizes tanker over alleged illegal fuel shipment
  • Evangelos Marinakis recovers from the Covid-19 coronavirus
  • Royal Caribbean suspends operations for a further month

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • Q&A: Flexport exec on coronavirus past, present and future
    An exclusive interview with Nerijus Poskus, global head of ocean freight at Flexport.
  • LA, Long Beach terminals adjust hours to disinfect between shifts
    The second-shift change will provide time to clean handling equipment to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
  • US Customs order ensures more rubber glove imports
    One of the world's largest suppliers of disposable rubber gloves may resume exports to the U.S. after resolving forced labor concerns, Customs and Border Protection...
  • Seafarers on 'front line of this global calamity'
    International Maritime Organization secretary-general stresses that world trade during the coronavirus pandemic depends on the mariners who move goods.
  • Trans-Pacific container rates level off after gains
    China-to-U.S. box rates are losing steam after last week's rise.
  • Maritime History Notes: The multipurpose tanker Manhattan
    Once America's largest merchant ship, oil tanker, icebreaker and research vessel.
  • Bailout: Airlines vs. airports
    Airlines and airports have a symbiotic relationship, but there is tension over airlines' interest in waiving airport charges and taxes during the pandemic recession.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 2020
  • US pressures Saudi Arabia to give up oil price war with Russia
    The US is urging Saudi Arabia to back off its oil price war with Russia, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday.
  • Lockdown hits India's oil demand; cheaper crude offers opportunity to store
    The collapse in oil prices has created opportunities for India to ship in incremental crude cargoes, but dwindling domestic demand because of a countrywide lockdown means oil buyers will be treading cautiously as they try to gauge the demand outlook ahead, analysts told S&P Global Platts.
  • Light crudes get cheaper vs heavy as COVID-19 hits gasoline, jet demand
    Declining refining margins for transport fuels such as gasoline and jet fuel have impacted demand for lighter crude grades in Asia, with the value of premium grades such as Abu Dhabi's Murban crude flattening against medium, heavy-sour barrels in March.
  • Urals set to flow east, as contango draws in China's Unipec: traders
    Chinese oil trading group Unipec has stepped in to buy at least three cargoes of Baltic-loading Urals in the last few days, surprising many bystanders and suggesting that the steep contango in flat prices has created opportunities for the medium sour crude to flow east.
  • Shipping market sees renewed opportunities eastbound on naphtha price collapse
    The collapse of the CIF NWE Naphtha market has re-opened conversations within the shipping market about sending product from Europe to Japan, with the arbitrage potentially re-opening as product prices drop.
  • Argentina's YPF to boost crude exports as it cuts refinery runs
    Argentina's biggest oil producer YPF is maintaining oil production during a coronavirus-sparked lockdown of the economy, but a 30% to 40% plunge in local crude demand has led the state-backed company to plan to step up crude exports despite low international prices, CEO Daniel Gonzalez said.
  • Weak gasoil flat prices spark WAF storage demand, support differentials
    With flat prices for refined products in Europe touching multiyear lows this month, importers of middle distillates like gasoil and jet fuel in West Africa have also seen outright prices drop heavily, a trend sources this week said has tightened demand and supports differentials.
  • CE Delft study shows bio, synthetic LNG viable for decarbonization: SEA-LNG
    "As LBM and LSM become available at scale, the carbon-free future will become reality," Keller said.
  • Wartsila starts combustion trials on ammonia as marine fuel
    The tests are part of a program to develop ammonia as a fuel option, with regard to engines, fuel supply and storage.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore Apr/May Marine Fuel 0.5%S contango widens to six-month low on demand uncertainty
    "The volume of arbitrage cargoes is low in April. But whether supply really tightens depends on demand," a trader said.
  • Fujairah's LSFO demand picks up amid delivery delays due to bad weather
    Demand this week will be supported by the backlog of deliveries from the delays caused by the bad weather, a trader said.
  • SK Energy starts LSFO production from new vacuum residue desulfurization unit
    "It [started] about a week earlier than expected, and its now producing commercial product," a source said.
  • Pakistan curtails Apr oil product purchases amid COVID-19 slowdown
    Pakistan State Oil, which handles the imports, awarded less cargo volumes at lower prices for April deliveries.

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