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March 2, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • CEVA Logistics opens new Thailand head office
  • CMA CGM to deploy six 15,000-TEU vessels to service US customers
  • MOL Group to showcase at WIND EXPO 2021
  • MOL to expand sharing of ship operation data
  • Swire Shipping officially opens new office close to Lae Port in Papua New Guinea
  • MPEDA & NCDC to jointly formulate programmes to boost marine exports
  • Rice exports seen increasing
  • CoPT signs MoUs to develop FTWZ, cryogenic warehouse, aviation fuel terminal
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • NMPT inks MoUs worth INR 1, 417 cr.
  • Annual cargo theft report indicates significant new trends
  • Chinubhai Kalidass & GatewayRail facilitate dedicated export train for Amul from Ahmedabad
  • PSA & CDAS partner to launch one-stop digital solution platform for supply chain community in Singapore
  • CMA CGM to plant 10,000 trees in India as part of a worldwide reforestation initiative
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate Maritime India Summit 2021 today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Only eco power for e-locomotives
  • Barcelona in the black
  • Turn in trade with China?
  • Scannell Properties expands team in Germany
  • ESR joins HSCI
  • Asian airlines finally growing again
  • Swedish trains now run to Italy
  • A transatlantic coalition is forged
  • North America: from a route to a network
  • Umco promotes start-ups
  • Livestock from Western Europe to Western Asia
  • C3 for Bremen
  • Vessel traffic service to take off in Antwerp
  • Innovative trucks to deliver cheese
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Colombian secretary general for Iaco
  • Hawaiian cargo carrier orders Florida conversion
  • Fortec rebrand saves money

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • No sympathy for carriers from shippers who must foot the bill for bunker hikes
  • ONE Apus and Maersk Eindhoven may be back on course this month
  • Outlook for large widebodies looks chilly in a hot freighter conversion market
  • Hong Kong shippers' fears ease as 100% air cargo screening looms
  • Finding the way through delays from a maze of post-Brexit red tape
  • Cainiao links with Saudia Cargo to halve e-commerce transit to Middle East
  • M&A radar: Clipper Logistics - pity you wouldn't listen. What now?
  • Market Insight: How M&A is changing your business as your business changes

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • VIDEO: CMHI floats out offshore wind foundation installation ship
    China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard in Jiangsu, China, has floated out Alfa Lift, a newbuild heavy installation vessel, designed and built for installing the next generation of extra-large offshore wind foundations,
  • New twin-screw towboat joins Parker Towing fleet
    Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., has recently taken delivery of the twin-screw towboat Jared Phillips from FMT Shipyard & Repair LLC, Harvey, La. Measuring 128 feet in length and 34 feet in
  • Crowley names Dan Warner CFO
    Crowley Maritime Corporation reports that it has promoted senior executive team member Dan Warner to Chief Financial Officer, consolidating the company's enterprise-level financial strategy, resources and services under his leadership. In his
  • Halter Marine invests in customized robotic welding solutions
    Halter Marine continues to make upgrades in preparation for construction of the Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter (PSC). Today, Danish robotic welding specialist Inrotech reported that it had received an order from
  • TORM swoops on eight Team Tankers MR carriers
    Copenhagen-headquartered TORM reports that it has entered into an agreement to purchase eight 2007-2012 built MR product tankers from Team Tankers Deep Sea Ltd. for a total cash consideration of $82.5 million
  • Navy awards Austal USA $235 million EPF contract
    Austal USA has been awarded a $235 million U.S. Navy contract for the detailed design and construction of the 15th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel. Austal USA has delivered 12 EPFs to

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • Access your daily edition of Insurance Day
    Please be aware daily editions are only available digitally at present until print distribution challenges associated with coronavirus are resolved...
  • Viewpoint: Cyber underwriting must evolve with the threat of ransomware
    A lot more to needs to be done by businesses and their insurers to better understand and identify the risk...
  • ID Podcast: The BI test case and a more interventionist FCA?
    Insurance Day asked Clifford Chance for their key takeaways from the ruling, and what it will really mean for the...
  • UK Supreme Court BI decision 'could muddle reinsurance Covid-19 response'
    Applying court's reasoning to reinsurance aggregation could 'defeat purpose of cat XL contracts'
  • Focus: New data standard will drive credit insurance into the digital age
    Standard will significantly improve transaction efficiency and facilitate better systems integration and higher trade volumes in the future
  • Focus: A resilient trade credit market is critical to the global recovery
    As well as supporting customers through this uncertain period, the market is working with global governments to develop further safety...
  • Beazley beta syndicate turns profit
    Syndicate 5623 makes a profit in its opening year of account
  • Floating storage and subterfuge oil trades pose earnings drag on tankers
    Releasing tonnage once US sanctions on Iran's oil and shipping sector are lifted will weigh on an already oversupplied market
  • US exporters look to guarantees for shipments
    The pandemic has shown that shipping contracts are not worth the paper they are written on. And while close relations...
  • Reinsurance pricing momentum 'to persist through 2021': S&P
    The rating agency says the sector likely failed to earn its cost of capital in 2020
  • iprism product targets predicted spike in unoccupied property
    MGA creates product to deal with predicted post-lockdown economic disruption
  • Hiscox denies allegation of slow BI payout
    Company stresses it is paying Covid-19 claims as quickly as possible
  • Swedish Club biggest relative gainer yet in renewal round
    International Group affiliate boosts entered tonnage with double-digit percentage points growth
  • Why the master is ultimately responsible for the safety of shipping
    A webinar that explores the master-pilot relationship points to the need for the shipping industry to re-engage the shore with...
  • China set to remain at centre of supply chains
    Since the outbreak of the trade war there have been efforts to move manufacturing to less politically sensitive regions in...
  • Swedish Club is biggest relative gainer yet in renewal round
    Managing director Lars Rhodin hails highest-ever retention rate, as Scandinavian P&I clubs strongly outpace UK-based peers
  • Improved access for non-Lloyd's brokers will facilitate underwriting profitability
    Non-Lloyd's coverholders will increase business coming into market and act as important filters, thereby helping to ensure risk is better...
  • Transparency vital for charterers' low-carbon shift
    The drive towards transparency of emissions data from shipowners is a journey that still has a long way to go...
  • Cinven, GIC complete Miller acquisition
    Broker has 'aggressive' expansion plans following deal, chief executive says
  • Platform launched to expand maritime's digitalisation
    Company will initially act as a sales conduit, but the founders see it as a possible future conduit for arranging...
  • Israel clears Minerva Marine tanker over bunker spill
    This pollution has an address - we will not ignore this environmental crime and we will take all measures possible...
  • Why ESG must go much further than climate change issues
    ESG is part of a growing interest in corporate transparency and stakeholders' expectations are evolving quickly. Although voluntary approaches do...
  • Axa XL appoints senior power underwriter
    New hire to boost carrier's UK and Lloyd's market operations
  • Hartford boosts environmental capabilities with hire
    New senior environment impairment liability underwriter to help carrier 'drive its ambition'
  • Data accuracy is driven by successful digital transformation
    Large shipping and logistics companies all place digital transformation at the top of their agenda, but their progress has been...
  • From scrapping to sanctions-busting
    Vintage tankers sold to cash buyers for scrap are reborn in sanctioned trades, shipping Iranian crude to China via a...
  • Ports viewed as the model hub for shipping's digital future
    The onus is on ports to build digital infrastructure that is safe, scalable and secure, but which provides ease of...
  • Israel links Iran to vessel explosion
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is behind last week's explosion on the Ray Shipping car carrier Helios Ray...
  • Japanese ship finance firm launches $5.7bn green fund
    'Maybe there will be technologies that are far better than liquefied natural gas, but today what is important is to...
  • Vessel attack 'fabricated' to mask security lapse
    A private maritime security company falsely claimed two Nigerian Navy guards had been killed in a pirate attack in an...
  • Torm buys eight MR tankers for cash and shares
    Update: Company head says it was the right time to expand its fleet. It sees itself as a consolidator in...
  • MOL expands data-sharing initiative to 180 ships
    Move is part of the shipping giant's so-called Fleet Optimal Control Unified System Project, which aims to enhance vessel safety...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding targets $3.5bn in orders
    CGS-CIMB Securities analyst Lim Siew Khee says Yangzijiang is expecting sizeable contracts with a series of 10 or more units...
  • Keppel to be compensated for Chinese port closure
    Keppel expects to yield a gain of more than $28m from the agreed compensation
  • BW LPG positive on medium-term VLGC market
    Due to current market weakness the company plans to bring forward six scheduled dry dockings and two special surveys. Around 11...
  • Miller adds duo to UK professions team
    Broker expands professional indemnity markets team
  • Genworth divests Australian mortgage insurance unit
    Majority stake sold off
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Better box carrier service will come at a cost, warns Saadé | Partnerships and redundancy critical to...
  • Fema's cat bond for NFIP grows to $575m
    Bond to expand in size due to demand
  • State Farm's income falls 34% on rate cuts and refunds
    Net earnings fall as company reports pandemic-related payouts
  • Brown & Brown consolidates wholesale units as Bridge Specialty
    Florida-based broker consolidates 25 units under brand
  • Aston Lark acquires Sennocke International Insurance
    Company continues acquisition drive
  • ERS reports record results on lower claims frequency
    Combined ratio improves 7.8 points to 91.9%
  • Aviva aims for net zero by 2040
    UK-listed insurer will cut carbon intensity of its investments 60% by 2030
  • Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting profits soar in 2020
    Reinsurance unit's underwriting losses double on near-$1bn in pandemic-related losses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • TPM21: Carrier CEOs say trans-Pacific disruptions expose contract limits
  • TPM21: Increasing vaccinations will eventually ease US port congestion
  • TPM21: Improving economy to keep trans-Pac demand robust
  • Port of Virginia to end floating receiving dates for export containers
  • Descartes acquires FTZ specialist QuestaWeb
  • Rates hold as European demand for Chinese goods bucks seasonal trend
  • TPM 21: Logistics automation brings more value to customers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • Net widens as Israeli probe clears Minerva aframax of oil spill
  • Spain orders slaughter of 850 stranded cows over bluetongue fears
  • Master dies and seven others test positive on bulker in Norway
  • Torm swoops on eight product carriers from Team Tankers
  • Maria Mavroudi launches insurance brokerage Searock
  • V.Group CEO unveils his plans for 'making the boat go faster'
  • BW LPG stays positive on rates as $40m VLGC sale falls through
  • Israel says holed car carrier attacked by mines as it blames Iran
  • German Bank arrests Xihe aframax while another product tanker is sold
  • Hyundai Heavy makes LNG bunker vessel debut with Korea Gas deal
  • Team Tankers content to wait for 'strategic' deals
  • Torm fleet emits more CO2 with higher carbon intensity in 2020
  • Thun Tankers e-launches multi-fuel tanker for shortsea trade
  • Mitsui Kinkai orders three green tweendeckers at Onomichi
  • FSL Trust makes $500,000 profit on $105m sale of LR2 duo
  • Ardmore teams with Carl Buettner to add chemical tanker firepower
  • Feeding frenzy: S&P deals hit 10-year high across three main sectors
  • Polarcus faces lawsuit after fleet seizure leaves it short for Eni charter deal
  • IMEC boss argues Philippines is pricing itself out of maritime labour market
  • Oh buoy! Lost seafarer survives for 14 hours by clinging to fishing float
  • Cido Shipping locks second VLGC into term charter
  • Net widens as Israeli probe clears Minerva aframax of oil spill
  • Spain orders slaughter of 850 stranded cows over bluetongue disease fears
  • Master dies and seven others test positive on bulker in Norway
  • Torm acquires Team Tankers' MR fleet in bargain-hunting move
  • Maria Mavroudi launches insurance brokerage Searock
  • V.Group CEO unveils his plans for 'making the boat go faster'
  • BW LPG stays positive on rates as $40m VLGC sale falls through
  • Israel says holed car carrier attacked by mines as it blames Iran
  • German Bank arrests Xihe aframax while another product tanker is sold
  • Hyundai Heavy makes LNG bunker vessel debut with Korea Gas deal
  • Meriaura adds a couple of coasters as Baltic market 'accelerates'
  • Busy Norwegian licensing round bodes well for OSV owners
  • ESL Shipping brings in three bulkers to meet growing demand
  • DOF's Mons Aase spending 'lot of time' thinking about renewables strategy
  • Belships boosts fleet with double ultramax bulker acquisition
  • Higher margin containerships boost Yangzijiang profit
  • Arne Fredly plots new shipping direction for Hunter after VLCC sales
  • Bulkers slow on green technology uptake, says Clarksons

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • GSCW: Walmart beats Amazon in circumventing port congestion, analyst says
    Amazon may get the headlines for promising fast deliveries, but if it can't get the product from overseas, the efficiency of trucks and delivery vans...
  • Maersk Essen nears LA more than 6 weeks after container loss
    The ocean carrier has not said when customers can expect to receive damaged or intact cargo.
  • Career Tracks: 'Product visionary' from Dropbox and Facebook joins FarEye
    Suvrat Joshi joins logistics software-as-a-service platform FarEye as chief product officer.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Maersk launches first 6,000-TEU ship
    1996: At 1,044 feet (318.2 meters) long, the new Maersk ships are longer than the Eiffel tower, but they are still capable of a high...
  • GSCW chat recap: Have globalization and world trade gone too far?
    Globalization isn't just driven by comparative advantage. It is skewed by subsidies and mispricing of risk, according to author Marc Levinson.
  • Transport buyers dig deeper into wallets for air cargo
    Airfreight markets are topsy-turvy in the COVID era, but importers and exporters can count on one thing: paying two to three times normal rates. CFOs...
  • Ocean carriers take heat for profiting 'so handsomely' while service plunged
    AgTC's Peter Friedmann said Hapag-Lloyd's Rolf Habben Jansen failed to mention in a press conference that the container shipping lines are enjoying record profits "while...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 1, 2021
  • Denmark's Torm remains committed to scrubbers despite Hi-5 volatility
    **SOx emissions down on year but GHG emissions up **First loan signed with emission-linked terms
  • CAPITOL CRUDE PODCAST: Panama Canal seeks solutions to congestion as wait times increase
    We spoke with Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, who has been working to reduce congestion of the canal.
  • Prax Group announces acquisition of UK's Lindsey refinery
    **Total took almost a decade to sell UK plant **Trafigura will supply crude, feedstocks to 108,000 b/d refinery **European refineries under pressure from COVID-19
  • Lanka Marine Services starts 0.5%S marine fuel sales at Hambantota
    "Cargo imports are done by Sinopec Sri Lanka with whom LMS has entered into a strategic partnership," company officials said.
  • VLCC fixtures fail on North Sea-to-East run as demand fails to materialize
    **VLCC fixtures fail on North Sea-to-East run **Muted buying demand from East amid refinery maintenance **Freight rates under pressure as cargoes withdraw
  • VGO loadings from Russia's Tuapse flat on month at 120,000 mt in March
    **Four cargoes to be shared by Gunvor, Petrocas, Tupras **HSVGO prices heard lower
  • Rallying oil market has OPEC+ priming the pump, as ministers balance caution with profit
    **Ministers to convene online March 4 to decide April quotas **Saudi Arabia holds the cards with its extra 1 million b/d cut **Still fragile physical market may belie price gains
  • FOB Singapore physical fuel oil traded volumes fall 75% amid easing N. Asian utilities demand in Feb
    "There was quite a bit of demand for both products (high sulfur and low sulfur fuel oil) from the power sector in both Sri Lanka and North Asia in January; by February, the cold snap in North Asia which sustained some demand for LSFO previously, ended," said a Singapore-based trader.
  • South Korea's March low sulfur bunker supply to remain similar to Feb: sources
    **Refiners to supply 500,000 mt of 0.5% sulfur bunker in March **Demand starts to pick up
  • March-arrival LSFO arbitrage volumes in Singapore seen higher at 3 mil mt: traders
    "[Floating storage] stock levels have been going down for a while, and the first half of March is looking tighter than the second half, hence the step up in imports; also the Asia price is still better than other regions," a trader in Singapore said.
  • Asia residual fuel: Key market indicators this week March 1-5
    Higher arbitrage volumes of low sulfur fuel oil cargo arriving in Singapore in March underpinned recent trading sentiment, although the Singapore delivered bunker market is still expected to see an initial period of tightness, as most arrivals are scheduled in the latter hald of the month.
  • MARKET MOVERS ASIA VIDEO: Spotlight on energy transition at China's Two Sessions, Asian Refining Summit
  • Qatargas delivers its first LNG cargo to Ennore terminal in India

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