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October 30, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Contship Italia's intermodal targets till 2024
  • Five locomotives delivered - despite corona
  • Trade body elects chair and Asian representative
  • India: 20 years without docking
  • Norwegian railways upgrades signalling system
  • CBRE: Logistics in Catalonia resilient
  • Berlin airport about to open - really!
  • Hackathon in Valencia
  • New owner changes FSG CEO
  • Funding for fuel cell drives
  • More automotive in Argentina
  • Brexit a benefit for air freight?
  • Flying from Cameroon to Senegal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hamburg and Tanger to cooperate
  • Big win for new P2F programme
  • ISO certification for UK pallet network
  • TT Club launches Brexit website

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Still no return on the horizon after carriers' billion-dollar scrubber investment
  • Exec joined logistics group 'to steal expertise and data to set up his own firm', claim
  • Mid-sized freighters ready to surge, with A321 conversions flying high
  • VBS nightmare at Felixstowe... or just misinformation?
  • Mercedes joins Climate Pledge with EV deliveries to Amazon
  • Why freight brokers must stay the course on digital transformation
  • On the wires: DSV focusing on organic growth? Shurely shome mishtake!
  • Against the odds: 'Better, not bigger' at UPS, just not yet

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Thrustmaster auxiliary propulsion units selected for Navy's new guided missile frigate
    Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) for the design, development and manufacture of the auxiliary propulsion unit (APU) on the
  • Shipowners and P&I clubs turn to predictive intelligence to ensure sanctions compliance
    While sanctions-busting countries continue to find new way to cloak their maritime activities, the shipping industry faces increasing sanctions compliance requirements from agencies such as the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
  • Israel Shipyards orders MAN propulsion packages for OPV duo
    MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply complete propulsion packages for two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels currently under construction at Israel Shipyards in Haifa. The contract covers two identical shipsets,
  • J.F. Brennan gains ISO certificates in three key areas
    La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company Inc. has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification to three separate international standards: ISO 45001-Occupational Health and Safety ManagementISO 9001-Quality ManagementISO 14001-Environmental Management Accreditation
  • Cargill in wind propulsion initiative
    Agribusiness giant Cargill, one of the world's top charterers of ships, is continuing to put its considerable weight behind efforts to decarbonize shipping. In its latest move in this direction it has
  • Kirby earnings hit by COVID-19 and hurricanes
    America's largest tank barge operator, Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported third quarter net earnings of $27.5 million, or $0.46 per share, compared with net earnings of $48.0 million or $0.80

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Britannia warns on higher pricing, but sweetens pill with cashback
    Britannia says it will not set a general increase in rates but will instead raise more premium income on a...
  • Eleven stowaways found on ro-ro at Southampton
    A group of 11 Albanian stowaways were found in the hold of a Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier at Southampton days...
  • Pandemic second wave and LNG supply glut imperil winter rates strength
    A winter demand spike has lifted daily spot earnings for LNG carriers to above $100,000 on routes from the US...
  • Take BIMCO sale and leaseback template as roadmap, experts argue
    The new standardised term sheet published by BIMCO will provide some useful guidance about how to put a term sheet...
  • Carrier behaviour more important than credit ratings
    As container lines prepare to publish what will likely be stellar third-quarter results, and bask in the glow of ratings...
  • Felixstowe congestion spreading to London Gateway and Southampton
    Congestion at the port of Felixstowe has spread to nearby box hubs London Gateway and the Port of Southampton, adding...
  • DSV Panalpina posts strong quarterly performance
    Conditions for the freight forwarder have been better than expected, but the assumptions behind its forecasts are more uncertain than...
  • Lloyd's Register launches decarbonisation centre
    Lloyd's Register's new Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will seek to accelerate decarbonisation, help reduce carbon intensity and deploy zero-emissions ships by...
  • LNG marine fuel gains traction as France's Total orders four tankers
    French energy company Total has ordered four new LNG-powered aframax tankers to be delivered in 2023 from two Norwegian companies...
  • Hunter sells VLCCs it bought back from Ship Finance International
    Oslo-based Hunter Group sold the 2019-built 300,000 dwt Hunter Saga and Hunter Laga for an en-bloc price of $168.4m. The...
  • Greek Shipping Awards: The show must go on!
    Boldly embracing and perhaps even expanding the possibilities of digital, this year's Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards are still being...
  • Major lines eye scrubbers or LNG for next mega ship orders
    Hundreds more container vessels may go on order in the next two years, with a focus on 23,000 teu and...
  • Greek ferries feel the full brunt of pandemic
    A vital contributor to the economy as well as a lifeline to the country's island population, Greece's ferries face a...
  • IR Class expects Indian tonnage to grow on domestic demand
    Indian shipowners have been augmenting their fleet with new and existing vessels, said executive chairman of Indian Register of Shipping...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek shipping activity grows | West of England defends rate hike | MEP report pushes for EU...
  • South Australia ramps up hydrogen export ambitions
    The per kilogram cost of producing hydrogen in Australia needs to come down first before it can compete internationally. South...
  • Why shipping's real leaders don't join coalitions
    Nailing down a definition of leadership in shipping has always proved hard. That's because the industry is fragmented, which is...
  • No let-up on China tariffs by Biden or Trump
    The chief effect of Mr Biden's approach on tariffs and sanctions will likely be calmer seas ahead, while that of...
  • Gulf of Guinea pirates becoming 'more professional'
    Countering the Gulf of Guinea's piracy threat to shipping demands co-ordinated approaches between companies and states as well as improving...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • 'Near-record' import volumes slow BC port flow
  • Georgia Ports wants to expand inland port as volumes soar
  • 'Encouraging' air, ocean demand for Q4: DSV
  • Indian cold chain players gear up for COVID-19 vaccine challenges
  • IMO controversy distracts from long-term decarbonization goal

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • A second term for Trump could be good for tankers, research says
    Meanwhile, bulker and boxship owners might prefer a Biden presidency
  • Royal Caribbean posts negative revenue amid accounting error
    New York-listed cruise major posts third consecutive quarter of losses amid pandemic
  • US stocks rocked by tough week, but shipping shares are twice as bad
    Markets stabilise Thursday after suffering worst single day since June on virus fears, election
  • GTT diversifies research efforts into hydrogen and ammonia
    French LNG cargo containment system designer says results of Korean Fair Trade Commission hearing are 'pending'
  • Capesize market 'loses confidence' as supply swamps Atlantic
    Falling rates also follow cascade in oil prices amid Europe's Covid-19 lockdown renewals, brokers say
  • DNV GL names former Telenor CEO as new chair
    The Norway-based classification society has focused on industry digitalisation during the coronavirus pandemic
  • Kirby pitches turnaround as Covid-19 drags on earnings
    The Houston company is posting profits, just smaller ones as the pandemic continues to rage
  • Hafnia to adopt bunker fuel derived from coal waste
    Oslo-listed tanker operator in further decarbonisation drive with Arq
  • Ostensjo eyes expansion as Simon Mokster invests in crewing business
    Norwegian offshore owners teaming to build up Mercator Crewing after 2019 takeover
  • New Fortress buys offshore vessel for new LNG import solution
    Company make key shipping hire and opens US Gulf office to handle barge-based ISO container shipments
  • Maersk Tankers' ZeroNorth expands board as Cargill buys in
    Chartering giant's investment approved as two new faces join board of digital start-up
  • Barcelona seeks financing for cruise projects amid Covid-19
    Europe's largest haven for passengerships has €72m in infrastructure improvements on tap for 2020
  • NYK Line chopping Nagoya listing as streamlining continues
    Big Japanese shipowner wants to cut costs by ending dual listing
  • Scorpio Bulkers was serious about selling - but now what as it waits for wind shift?
    Executives expect a new group of analysts and investors, but can they go two years without a revenue-generating business?
  • LNG carrier spot rates inch higher as tonnage pool slims
    Tri- and dual-fuel diesel-electric vessels join six-figure party but charterers hold back
  • Siem Offshore calls for mergers as rivals take 'unsustainable' rates
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner says consolidation is vital for sector with no recovery in sight
  • Dramatic Navios product tanker rescue adds to security fears in Gulf of Guinea
    Experts say incident shows citizens are becoming increasingly desperate to flee the troubled region
  • Irene Lan takes helm of bulker owner Shih Wei Navigation
    A maritime graduate, Lan rose through the ranks in Shih Wei
  • Pareto auctioning OSV duo as banks seek to recover $267m
    Construction ships linked to Singapore's Coastline Maritime to be sold in the US in December
  • Pareto Bank's shipping book reduced but loan losses also down
    Niche Norwegian shipping lender hunting for new business as it remains unscathed by pandemic
  • Essar Shipping tests buyer appetite for its six mini-capes
    Indian shipowner says it is open to selling vessels, but is not in any rush to say goodbye to them
  • Hunter Group plans shareholder payout as it confirms VLCC sales
    Norwegian shipowner says it has agreed to offload two tankers for a combined $168.4m
  • Novatek poaches Sovcomflot's Evgeniy Ambrosov for top maritime job
    Northern Sea Route operations likely to be a key focus for well-known Russian shipping name
  • The shipping dollar called - and it was ringing from an Oslo number
    While nobody was paying attention, the foreign exchange has made Norway a bargain for global shipping businesses
  • Odfjell chairman slams autonomous ships as a low priority for shipping
    Laurence Odfjell claims shipping has far more important issues to tackle than autonomous ships.
  • Denmark's Esbjerg eyes more dry bulk after new terminal's first discharge
    Port chief executive says he is confident the new facility will attract more business to the port
  • Bassoe: Shipyards face $15.2bn loss on orphaned rig newbuildings
    Norwegian broker says yards may finally have to bite the bullet on rigs with 'nowhere to go'
  • Synergy Marine celebrates workers on FSU conversion project in Singapore
    Despite work difficulties and pandemic outbreak, company applauds work without incident or Covid-19 infections
  • Unisea Shipping makes suezmax debut with $110m order
    Unisea previously only contracted Samsung Heavy Industries to build aframax tankers
  • Cido Shipping linked to first newbuilding order in five years
    Hong Kong shipowner said to capitalise on special relationship with HHI to order two VLCCs

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • UPS pilots ask for more precautions to slow COVID cases
    UPS pilots say the company isn't holding up its end of the bargain to keep them safe while flying cargo during a pandemic. UPS denies...
  • ATSG sees Q3 earnings rise on cargo aircraft leases
    Air Transport Services Group's freighter leases offset financial losses from its grounded passenger planes.
  • Amazon sees surge in Q3 earnings
    The e-commerce retail and logistics giant's bottom line is healthier than ever.
  • South Carolina Ports on brink of 'truly historic' 2021
    'Significant accomplishments' in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
  • CIEM chassis begin rollout at new Virginia plant
    Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units.
  • Search ends for Port of Savannah longshoreman
    Coast Guard utilized helicopter, response boat and local agencies in the effort to find longshoreman Joe Williams.
  • Demand for Kirby's inland tank barges sank in Q3
    Kirby tops earnings expectations on lower costs despite COVID and hurricane hits to demand.
  • DSV Panalpina CEO: Q3 results beat odds during pandemic
    Danish third-party logistics services provider's bottom-line benefits from easing COVID-19 during summer months.
  • DOD planning 'every logistical detail' of COVID vaccine distribution
    The Defense Department, the biggest logistics organization in the world, is putting its expertise to work developing a strategic plan for efficiently delivering a COVID...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • TENDER DATA: India's HPCL sells HSFO for Nov 5-7 from Visakhapatnam
    The company last sold 27,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO with 3.5% maximum sulfur for loading over Oct. 16-18 from Visakhapatnam to an unknown buyer, at a discount of $20-$25/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments, market sources said. HPCL is an occasional seller of HSFO via spot tenders, according to market sources.
  • Bangladesh to maintain HSFO imports in Nov despite shoulder season on high LNG prices
    Bangladesh's import of high sulfur fuel oil in November is expected to be steady from October as the country's plan to import LNG from spot market for the month thwarted due to higher than expected price, industry sources said Oct. 29.
  • GIBRALTAR DATA: September bunker calls fall 2% on month
    There were 412 bunkering operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar in September, 2% less than in August, data from the Gibraltar government showed.
  • Fujairah MF market may garner further support on tight availability: traders
    Fujairah marine fuel 0.5%S bunker market may firm up further going into November due to thin product availability, traders said Oct. 29.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude weakest since June amid coronavirus-dimmed demand outlooks
    Oil prices settled at the lowest level since early June on Oct. 29 as demand outlooks dimmed in the face of rising coronavirus cases that have sparked broad lockdowns in Europe.
  • Rotterdam Q3 bunker fuel sales rise 8% on year
    **Fuel oil sales rise, MGO sales fall **HSFO sees its share creep up from Q2
  • India's BPCL looks to increase Mumbai bunker sales
    **BPCL revives operations at Mumbai Oil Terminal **Supply chain made more efficient to ensure prompt deliveries **Company to tap outer port limit arrangements for bunkering
  • Aframax Med market reaps benefits from Libyan crude export surge
    **Libyan output supports Aframax freight rates **European refineries buying Libyan crude **Other European grades to be pulled East
  • Rotterdam Q3 LNG bunker sales double on year
    *Year-to-date sales greater than annual volume for 2019 **LNG cargo throughput at Rotterdam falls in Q1-Q3
  • Rotterdam HSFO crack hits record high on tight supply
    **Tight availability drives multi-month record for margin **Coronavirus continues depresses production levels
  • IMO, S. Korea partner to help less-developed nations meet shipping climate goals
    **Partners recognize barriers to poorer nations meeting targets **Geopolitics may cause regional approaches

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The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
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MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
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