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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
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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