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BRIEFS
July 1, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from North West India to North Europe
  • HMM orders twelve 13,000-TEU container vessels
  • MOL's wholly owned Euro Marine Logistics starts sea trials of car carrier powered by bio-fuel
  • Staggering number of late vessel arrivals
  • Coal imports up in April
  • APSEZ aims at becoming world's largest private port company by 2030
  • Suspension of operations in phases at Haldia berth
  • FIATA & ICHCA strengthen collaboration
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta re-appointed to World Maritime University's Executive Board
  • Transworld Group & DP World's strategic partnership commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Europe's first zero-emission green corridor opened
  • Aircalin connects New Zealand and New Caledonia
  • GDP for Gerry's Dnata in Karachi
  • CIFFA names new director
  • Test train run Taijuan - Paris in 24 days
  • Fiata and ICHCA join forces
  • Alsaceterminal now in charge
  • P&O adds fifth Dover-Calais vessel
  • Less cargo theft in Brazilian hot spots
  • Adnavem opens office in Frankfurt
  • NCRR: new rail spur
  • Big Gulf carrier inject bellyhold capacity
  • Cologne logistics group stable
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK network expands fleet
  • Panattoni builds for Amazon
  • Stef Group appoints two directors
  • More pharma logistics power at Brussels airport

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Air cargo market expects a healthy peak season as rates and volumes rise
  • China boosts container numbers to ease delays and asks carriers to add port calls
  • Maersk targets transpacific premium market with extra standalone services
  • Airasia beefs up cargo operation with its first freighter and two conversions
  • Port of Yantian dusts off pre-financial crisis plan to add 3m teu capacity
  • Finite port resources can be stretched with dynamic digital developments
  • Craig Grossgart and Lisa Johnstone join Seko global ocean leadership team
  • Supply chain radar: Marvellous FedEx - no (investment) stone left unturned
  • Against the odds: Holding onto DSV Panalpina
  • Supply chain radar: The ZIM wager - oops, that wasn't pretty

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • New Jersey makes two major offshore wind awards
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today awarded a combined 2,658 MW of offshore wind capacity to EDF/Shell's Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind and Ørsted's Ocean Wind II, bringing the state's
  • VIDEO: AWO highlights industry commitment to sustainability
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry's commitment to, and progress toward, environmental sustainability. The video features examples of how the industry is
  • Cadeler places $651 million order for X-class WTIV duo
    Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered wind farm installation specialist Cadeler (OSE: CADLR) has signed a $651 million contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. to build two new X-class wind turbine
  • VIDEO: TU Delft ready to race with "flying" hydrogen boat
    A team of students at TU Delft in the Netherlands are getting set to compete at the upcoming eighth Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with what they call the "first flying hydrogen boat."
  • Global Mercy set for maiden voyage
    The world's largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy, has now been formally handed over to Mercy Ships in a ceremony at the Tianjin Xingang shipyard in northern China. Gothenburg, Sweden, based Stena

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • How to solve container congestion
    Ideas to reduce congestion chaos, EU environment plan confirms shipping's worst fears, and little for shipping to celebrate on Day...
  • Economou cleans up in rare Cuban crude shipments
    Latest tanker owned by prominent Greek shipowner loaded second Cuban cargo in three months and now sailing for Gibraltar
  • Lloyd's Register is ready to turn class model upside down
    Class has traditionally been reactive. The focus on digital solutions in maritime will make Lloyd's Register much more proactive. The...
  • Euroseas orders feeder brace at Hyundai Mipo
    The contract for two eco-design fuel-efficient feeder vessels of 2,800 teu, which, according to the company, will consume about 30% less...
  • Navios Partners adds five bulkers as mother company continues sell-off
    The acquisition of capesizes Navios Azimuth, Navios Ray and Navios Bonavis will cost $88m and was approved by the conflicts committee of the Navios Partners'...
  • Carriers push charter rates to record highs
    In the bizarre world of container shipping economics, paying ultra-high rates is still viable. Indications are that there will be...
  • CommBank quits shipping amid market uncertainties
    Ship finance experts say the bank's exit will not have a big impact on the shipping market as financing is...
  • Wynn-Williams steps down as chairman of Thomas Miller
    Profit down despite increased turnover, as company commits to growth through M&A
  • How long can bulk market benefit from containerisation spillover?
    Geared bulkers are said to be the beneficiaries, as well as the breakbulk and ro-ro fleet, and although the peak...
  • Cyber insurance failing to improve security
    A cyber insurance study finds the industry is failing to spur companies to improve their cyber security. Data sharing is...
  • Indonesia's Pertamina to develop LNG bunkering
    The plan unveiled by Pertamina calls on two of its business units to collaborate on LNG trading and bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Iranian box fleet continues to trade despite sanctions | Liberalised maritime regulation can aid trade recovery |...
  • Precious Shipping gets $85m sustainability-linked loan
    The long-term financing package includes an IFC A loan of $55m, a parallel loan of $15m from Export-Import Bank of...
  • LNG bunkering ramps up off Malaysia
    Malaysia looks set to challenge Singapore for a larger share of the still nascent LNG bunkering market
  • Shipping urged to 'engage' with supply chain to solve US port problems
    An investigation into congestion at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York & New Jersey has highlighted...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • DOT offers $44 million for NY-NJ port road project
  • Overbooked Asia-US trade gets three new services
  • Ocean rates to remain at record levels into 2022: Moody's
  • Pandemic forces shipper focus on supply continuity: DSV
  • Global semiconductor shortage threatens ro/ro recovery
  • Overweight container levy adds to rocketing India-US rate levels
  • Houston pilots dial back ship length restriction

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Ocean Yield sees another option exercised on one of its tankers
    The Oslo-listed company said Navig8 Chemical Tankers would take control of a chemical tanker
  • Vale VLOC is first ore carrier to sail on a carpet of bubbles
    Mining giant testing Silverstream air lubrication system to reduce fuel use and emissions on Sea Victoria guaibamax
  • STX Offshore reveals orders for 12 more tankers as revival continues
    South Korean shipbuilder makes good on promise of more new contracts earlier this year
  • Moody's takes positive view of shipping as it predicts average 29% profit hike
    Ratings agency says global recovery has changed its view of the sector as demand improves
  • Euroseas places first containership order in its history
    Aristides Pittas-led outfit books a pair of feeder boxships at Hyundai Mipo for a total of $76m
  • Frangou comes up with another $115m loan to deal with Navios bonds
    CEO to provide new facility as Navios Maritime Holdings tackles notes maturity
  • Bocomm Leasing makes woodchip carrier debut with $310m newbuilding deal
    State-owned Chengxi Shipyard is commissioned to build eight ships that will be chartered to China's largest paper manufacturer
  • Proman adds two more newbuilds to methanol-fuelled tanker tally
    Swiss producer and operator inks fifth and sixth vessels in innovative series in China
  • HMM privatisation back on track as shipowner pursues expansion
    Shipowners biggest shareholder looking to offload stake as fleet grows
  • Astrup Fearnley and DNV to offer emissions calculator to shipbrokers and owners
    Norwegian groups developing new software through the Veracity by DNV platform
  • Ever Given release delayed after Suez Canal grounding settlement
    Hopes the containership would be preparing to sail appear premature as parties continue to finalise deal
  • Hartmann-Abou Merhi fund buys LPG carriers as it seeks more growth
    Pelagic Partners strikes deal to add ships to low-profile fleet as it sets out to tap global post-Covid-19 growth
  • Can we believe in an 'explosive' rebound in tanker rates?
    Soaring oil prices traditionally lead to demand destruction but perhaps things could be different this time
  • Navigare Capital linked to sale effort as ultramax bulker values soar
    Identity of ship purchased by Belships emerges as Eagle Bulk tied to purchase
  • Vitol and Trafigura take Greek aframaxes and suezmaxes on short period tanker charters
    Most shipowners and charterers opt to stay put as spot markets remain sluggish
  • Solstad sells another PSV as term deals revealed for four more ships
    Owner moves another vessel closer to disposal target following restructuring
  • Norden adds another $40m to profit forecast as forward bulker rates jump $10,000
    Danish owner points to big spikes in levels for supramaxes and panamaxes in the second half of the year
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door in $79m deal
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by more than half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Lack of international vaccination strategy is failing seafarers
    Every effort must be made to expand the patchwork of vaccination availability for seafarers
  • Goats and boats: Sustainability role combines passions at UECC
    Car carrier's energy and sustainability manager follows in footsteps of his eco-warrior parents
  • BW-backed Cadeler splashes $651m on two wind turbine ships at Cosco shipyard
    Oslo-listed shipowner says price has risen for X-class duo in China
  • Navios Maritime sells trio as spin-off mounts $182m five-ship acquisition
    Daughter company Navios Maritime adds three capesizes and two newbuildings to expanding fleet
  • Precious Shipping lines up $85m sustainability loan with IFC
    First green loan for Thai shipowner to help finance four specialized cement carriers and a bulk carrier
  • Fred Olsen teams with Shimizu for global wind farm vessel work
    Norwegian and Japanese owners will work together to utilise Shimizu's new installation ship coming in 2022
  • 'An icon': Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Frontline accused of privacy violations over employee emails
    Norway's data privacy watchdog probes opening of emails between a sacked bookkeeper and Frontline's head of newbuildings
  • Wrongful dismissal lawsuit lifts lid on life inside Frontline Management
    Office politics, spending spats and a distracted John Fredriksen feature in court action over the abrupt firing of a company veteran
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dead
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Nitin Mehta jumps from Tomini Shipping to GMS
    Dry-bulk chief executive trades newbuildings for scrap as fourth generation takes the helm
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Japan's Lepta piles on Maersk-backed containership newbuildings at Yangzijiang
    Company brings tally of 3,500-teu boxships to 10 on the back of long-term charters to Danish liner giant
  • Singapore's IMC recruits Keith Denholm to head up dry bulk arm
    Asia veteran's initial role will primarily be focused on growing shipping company's asset light operating business
  • Some more 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as major investor eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Georgia Ports Authority nets $47M federal grant for inland container port
    Federal funding and private investments lend support to the supply chain infrastructure surrounding the Port of Savannah.
  • Hellman Logistics to offer pan-European drone delivery in 2022
    The Black Swan drone is coming and it can carry more than a toothbrush from Walgreens. Dronamics is working to set up droneports all over...
  • How COVID variants could impact container and tanker shipping
    More problems loom for importers of Asian containerized goods and tanker slump could last even longer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • VLCC fixtures shrouded in secrecy in ailing tanker market
    A mostly transparent VLCC market is witnessing an increase in deals being concluded privately as a dismal freight market is offering charterers the luxury to quietly pick and choose their preferred owners as well as keep fixtures under wraps.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks climb as light distillates still volatile
    Oil product stockpiles at the port of Fujairah on the UAE's east coast climbed to a two-week high, led by a 34% increase in gasoline and other light distillates.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: New projects in Angola unlikely until 2025
    Angola is in the midst of securing long-term supply deals for its refined product needs as a slew of new refinery projects are unlikely to come online till at least 2025.
  • ConocoPhillips outlines 10-year plan, reduces 2021 capex 4% to $5.3 billion
    Nearly six months after closing its acquisition of Permian Basin operator Concho Resources, ConocoPhillips June 30 set out an ambitious 10-year operating plan June 30 that aims to grow oil production about 3%/year and deliver superior returns at an average breakeven cost slightly under $30/b.
  • OIL FUTURES: US crude stock draws extend sixth week amid surging refinery demand
    US crude oil inventory draws extended in the week ended June 25 amid rising refinery appetite and static production, US Energy Information Administration data showed June 30.
  • Houston to play crucial role in energy transition: executive
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • World set to miss climate targets without negative emissions: UK coalition
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • Med ULSD premiums hit 6-month high as quarter-end destocking eases, demand improves
    Cash differentials for CIF Mediterranean ultra low sulfur diesel cargoes touched a six-month high at a $6.25/mt premium to the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract June 30, with destocking pressure ahead of the quarter-end having eased and demand picking up, traders said.
  • July ex-wharf 0.5%S bunker premium at China's Zhoushan port sinks on supply overhang
    The premium for ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S bunkers loading in July at China's Zhoushan port inched down to flat to a premium of $2/mt to Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cargo assessments, from $4-$5/mt for June loading due to ample supply and thin demand, traders said during the week of June 28.
  • Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker to remain tight until mid-July
    The supply of 380 CST bunker fuel for the delivered market in Hong Kong has tightened after the lifting of the 14-day quarantine rule in mid-June, and is expected to remain tight at least until the middle of July when replenishment cargoes are scheduled to arrive, bunker suppliers based in Hong Kong said June 30.
  • Fujairah delivered bunker premium flips to discount amid limited demand
    Bunker suppliers in Fujairah offered delivered marine fuel 0.5%S at competitive levels to capture a limited demand amid strengthening outright price, pushing delivered premium against FOB Singapore cargo price into negative territory.
  • TENDER DATA: Thailand's PTT offers IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil for July 19-21
    PTT last sold 28,000 mt of IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil with 100-380 CST viscosity for loading over June 4-6 from Map Ta Phut at a discount of $6-$7/mt to Mean of Platts Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, a company source said.
  • Middle East producers set to hike August crude OSPs on stronger Dubai market
    Middle East oil producers are widely expected to raise their term crude prices for Asian refiners for August-loading cargoes on the back of market strength that has seen premiums for benchmark cash Dubai crude strengthen recently.
  • US crude exports' four-week moving average hits more than one-year high
    US crude exports over the four-week period ended on June 25 rose to a more than one-year-high as exporters have benefited from particularly low freight rates, the US Energy Information Administration showed June 30.
  • Pickup in commercial talks boosts Cheniere's hopes on mid-scale LNG project
    Cheniere Energy expects to make a "substantial dent" by the end of 2022 in building sufficient buyer support for a proposed mid-scale expansion at the site of its Texas liquefaction facility, Chief Commercial Officer Anatol Feygin said June 30 in an interview.
  • INTERVIEW: CMB targets ammonia dual-fuel ships from 2024, Antwerp hydrogen expansion
    Belgian shipping company Compagnie Maritime Belge will run ammonia dual-fuel ships in new large vessels its fleet from 2024, as it navigates a transition away from fossil fuels, and expands its hydrogen refueling operations in Antwerp, according to CEO Alexander Saverys.
  • Anglo American completes biofuel trial to decarbonize ocean freight
    The trial was conducted onboard the Frontier Jacaranda on a voyage from Singapore to South Africa.
  • Bangladesh's July HSFO imports likely to fall 10% on month on low industrial demand
    The imports are likely to decline approximately 10% month on month to 337,500 mt, Karim added.
  • Alfa Laval, Wallenius partner to develop wind propulsion for ships
    The AlfaWall Oceanbird solution could reduce emissions by 90% on the largest ocean-going vessels, the statement said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher as market eyes OPEC+ meeting, rising delta variant
    The June 29 meeting of the OPEC joint technical committee could provide some early indication regarding the group's plans, analysts said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
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Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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