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February 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • DryBMS quality standard for dry bulk sector launched
  • PIL receives support from significant majority of creditors for debt restructuring plan, positioning it for recovery & sustainable long-term growth
  • Transpacific contract index seen high
  • Bright prospects seen for export of Indian dairy products
  • Merchandise exports up in January 2021 yoy
  • Dismantling of old RMQCs taking place at JNPT Shallow Water Berth
  • GatewayRail undertakes operations of 'python train' service on Western DFC
  • Hope Consortium extends global reach with new freight forwarder partners for vaccine distribution
  • Restriction on international flights to not apply to all-cargo operations
  • Vaccine Logistics Alliance launched in Dubai; Emirates SkyCargo a partner
  • Air India to be disinvested next fiscal; lower budgetary allocation for Civil Aviation Ministry
  • Amazon launches Startup Accelerator with Startup India to raise e-commerce exports
  • 'Finance Minister has effectively navigated the challenge of balancing fiscal concerns & addressing economic growth'
  • Blue Dart announces impressive Q3 results
  • BUDGET REACTIONS
  • SpiceJet adds two more wide body aircraft to its cargo fleet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Daily non-stop service to North Sea
  • New generation at A. Hartrodt
  • Spanish network linked to gateway
  • A mixed bag for C.H. Robinson
  • Big Data for K Line's fleet
  • Increased capacity out of East Africa
  • Movianto Germany appoints managing director
  • Eco-truck plan to accelerate decarbonisation
  • UPS at full speed
  • Carrier HMM to be sold
  • Following the call of Norway's north
  • Expansion in the Netherlands
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Green rolling stock for RZD
  • Redefinition of System Alliance
  • More quay space for shippers
  • "AirDirectly" from Shanghai to Guadalajara
  • Record cargo volumes at Miami airport

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Warning to shippers that transpacific contract rates may be overheating
  • Fears of renewed international sanctions after military coup in Myanmar
  • Successful debt restructuring saves PIL from becoming 'the next Hanjin'
  • Retailers sinking deeper as supply chain problems and cost challenges bite
  • Plea for help as Brexit supply chain red tape 'strangles' UK fashion industry
  • Is 'leading' Qatar Airways Cargo really leading the way in sustainability?
  • Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with five new senior appointments
  • Analysis: Call them 'PPCLOs' - your pure-play contract logistics proxy is served
  • Conf call redux: CH Robinson mutes analysts

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • 16 plead guilty In Coast Guard test score-fixing scam
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana reports that 16 defendants have pleaded guilty in relation to a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center
  • TAI develops diesel electric hybrid Jones Act SOV design
    New Orleans headquartered Technology Associates, Inc. (TAI), has added a diesel-electric hybrid offshore wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design to its EnviroMax vessel series. The TAI EnviroMax vessels have been designed
  • VIDEO: Crowley to deploy ice class ATB on new Alaska contract
    Under a new U.S. Defense Logistics Agency-Energy contract, beginning in 2021, Crowley Maritime Corporation will deploy a new, purpose-built, 55,000-barrel-capacity (2.3 million gallon) articulated tug barge (ATB) to deliver military specification fuel
  • Ocean carrier veteran joins Port NOLA leadership team
    Todd Rives has joined the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Rives comes to Port NOLA with 15 years experience at ocean carrier CMA CGM,
  • Southern Towing Company acquires Devall Towing
    Memphis, Tenn., headquartered Southern Towing Company (STC) reports that it has acquired Sulphur, La., headquartered Devall Towing from the Devall family. Founded in 1952, Devall is a towboat and barge operator for

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Shipowners make their play to define EU emissions rules
    European shipowners have decided it is better to engage and attempt to define the EU's upcoming emissions regulation measures rather...
  • Volumes on Myanmar-China crude pipeline fall 12%
    The crude pipeline to China from the Myanmar port opened nearly four years ago, and stretches 1,500 km. The subcontinental...
  • Owners 'going ballistic' in hardest P&I renewal round for years, warns Aon
    No big-name fleets known to have switched clubs so far, but talks likely to go to the wire and some...
  • Star Bulk agrees to buy seven bulkers from Scorpio
    The company expects to realistically sell its remaining bulkers by the end of this month, says chairman on call with...
  • US exporters hit by container equipment shortage
    Carriers are focussing on returning empties to Asian export hubs. Equipment stocks that had built up at the start of...
  • Rising tide lifts containership earnings
    Boxship owners were shunned when the pandemic first hit the market. Now they are benefitting from high levels of demand...
  • Risk to shipping will increase if hardliner takes Iranian presidency
    Iran may seize more ships for political ends if hardliners win its presidency in May, a webinar was warned. The...
  • Wikborg Rein hires admiralty manager from Ince
    Move comes after Norway-headquartered law firm poached three Ince staff for its London office in 2018
  • Trafigura suspends terminal operations in Myanmar
    Trafigura said it is monitoring the situation closely after the military took control of the country. The company says its...
  • Collaboration needed as digitech matures, says Navtor
    Vessel performance optimisation is coming of age. It is required of all shipping companies through the EU's monitoring, reporting and...
  • Letter to the Editor: No competition concerns over boxship safety collaboration
    Container lines have previously cited anti-competition laws as preventing them from sharing information on bad actors in the supply chain...
  • Costamare seals multi-year charter deals as boxship rates rise
    The chartering arrangements, which include several significant deals for panamaxes, will 'substantially enhance' both contracted revenues and charter coverage, said...
  • India to double ship recycling capacity by 2024
    The intention to bring more end-of-life ships from Europe and Japan for recycling in India is laudable, but additional steps...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Rise in transpacific contract rates could be long-lasting | Optimism grows for recovery in dry bulk segment...
  • Excessive detention and demurrage charges 'threaten' US intermodal carriers
    The HTA says one of its top priorities is 'working with US regulators and industry leaders to modernise the Shipping...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • FMC's Bentzel urges carriers to use PNW as alternative to congested LA-LB
  • Expanded box fleet giving scant relief to crimped supply chain
  • US auto imports expected to continue rebound after late 2020 recovery
  • Pandion gets $4.9 million to plot new parcel path for e-commerce
  • Shippers delaying bids to avoid rate hikes: C.H. Robinson

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Poseidon Principles signatories soon to reach 50% of all debt to shipping
  • Buttigieg confirmed as US transportation secretary
  • Arklow Shipping orders seven newbuildings from Royal Bodewes
  • Dorian looks to buy back shares after beating expectations
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Cleaves' post-pandemic party: VLGCs on VIP list but LNG carriers not invited
  • MPCC sells trio and fixes 41 ships in booming box markets
  • Ammonia seen gaining ground in ship operators' carbon game plan
  • GEV revising $1.1bn Chinese order for compressed natural gas fleet
  • Liner operators lead fresh assault on secondhand boxship market
  • Hadjipateras-backed alternative finance platform targets $162m bulker investment
  • Libyan rebels seize another ship as exports come under threat again
  • Grieg Star changes name as it looks beyond death of Libor with new ship loan
  • Veteran LNG carrier recirculated for demolition sale
  • Nereus sells bulkers ordered at height of shipping boom
  • Banks force sale of Polarcus fleet as all staff face the sack
  • Panagis Zissimatos revives Adriatic Tankers Shipping Co in Athens
  • De Chateauvieux faces creditors before eyeing further investments
  • Evergas to exit pressurised LPG as LNG plans await green light
  • Tsirigakis-backed SPAC raises $150m from New York IPO
  • Platts launches weighted average supramax TCE indices
  • Pantheon VLCC delivers 'world's first' carbon-neutral crude shipment
  • Jiuzhou Star eyes options as last ship waits to discharge
  • King Shan invests arrest winnings in younger ship
  • Private equity breaths new life into South Korea's STX Offshore

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Alibaba won't interrupt Hong Kong package delivery for Chinese New Year
    Call Cainiao the Amazon Logistics of China. When most of China normally takes a break for the Lunar New Year, Cainiao will still be delivering...
  • News alert: Pete Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary
    Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
  • Team Worldwide's new president tasked with guiding growth
    With the focus on technology, service and operations, Team Worldwide has appointed Randy Sinker as president of the company.
  • Importers face massive hike in ocean contract costs
    Container lines score huge negotiating advantage as spot-rate surge set to persist through annual contract season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • TENDER DATA: Mauritius' STC awards Feb 2021-Jan 2022 HSFO, LSFO tender
    STC's previous annual fuel oil tender was awarded to PetroChina, market sources reported earlier, although pricing details were not available.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude oil, refined products exports soar to record highs in 2020
    Brazil's crude oil and refined products exports soared to a fresh record high in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak lowered local demand for diesel and gasoline, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Refined product sales sink 6% in 2020
    Sales of refined product in Brazil fell by 6.0% in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak dented domestic demand, although a strong harvest season helped diesel sales tread water, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • India's small-scale gas potential gives LNG by trucks a boost
    The vast potential that gas offers in India has prompted energy companies to push plans to supply LNG by trucks into top gear, a move that will expand the clean fuel's reach to relatively smaller pockets of demand where there are limited pipeline access.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests one-year highs as market eyes OPEC+ compliance
    Crude futures settled near one-year highs Feb. 2 amid a focus on OPEC+ production compliance and improved demand outlooks.
  • US LNG Weekly: Gulf Coast Marker falls below $5/MMBtu as market pressure eases
    The value of spot cargoes set to load in the US Gulf Coast in March have fallen below the $5/MMBtu as demand for LNG in major destination markets eased.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Limetree Bay restarts St. Croix refinery
    Limetree Bay refinery has begun processing crude and producing and selling refined products, after a longer-than-expected hiatus, CEO Jeff Rinker said in a Feb. 1 statement.
  • Rotterdam port attributes bunker sales growth in 2020 to container demand
    **Rotterdam sees uptick in container deliveries in recent months **Equipment shortage in container markets exacerbated significantly **Ports in the UK saw significant delays, disruption towards end-2020
  • Oman Oil Marketing Company plans bunkering terminal at Duqm: report
    **Facility will have 30,000 cu m storage **Commissioning due by Q2
  • European fuel oil paper volume in January MOC down 31% on month
    **55,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in Platts London MOC **Fuel oil paper fell 39% year on year
  • Port of Rotterdam's permit scheme for bunker vessel operators starts smoothly
    The Port of Rotterdam's scheme to require bunker vessel operators to hold permits started Feb. 1, as planned, with 24 permits issued covering 143 vessels, it said Feb. 2.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput down 7.3% on year at 22.784 mil mt
    Russian refineries processed 22.784 million mt (about 5.4 million b/d) of crude in January, down 7.3% year on year and down 1.2% from December, according to energy ministry data released Feb. 2.
  • OPEC+ calm ahead of committee meeting as oil prices rise, but tough decisions loom
    **Co-chairs Saudi Arabia, Russia to convene JMMC Feb. 3 **Current production quotas set through end of March **Saudi cut lifts prices, but many in OPEC+ eager to pump more
  • Japan's COVID-19 state of emergency extension to hit transport fuel demand
    **Japan may lift state of emergency prior to Mar. 7 expiry **Feb gasoline, jet fuel demand may show double-digit drop **State of emergency hits Jan gasoline demand after Dec recovery
  • Libyan oil exports to rise sharply in Feb after easing in Jan: sources
    **Feb shipments to average 1.32 mil b/d **Es Sider, Zueitina, Marsa el Hariga loadings jump **Lower production curbed exports
  • UK green hydrogen, offshore wind CFDs 'should be harmonized': ITM Power
    **Storage solution to power price risk: Cooley **Green H2 premium 'can be levied on power price' **Aiming for Eur0.5 million per MW installed
  • Hydrogen to become 'material' part of BP business only in 2030s: CEO
    **Build-out will not happen 'overnight', Looney says **BP active in hydrogen projects in Germany, UK **BP 'disciplined' on renewable project selection
  • PORTUGAL DATA: Road fuel sales drop 14% in 2020
    **Diesel sales down 13%, gasoline 17% **State of alert in place until March **Bunker volumes lifted by LSFO volume
  • Port of Gothenburg's 2020 energy product throughput slips 3%
    **Nearby refineries report strong operations **Container throughput almost level
  • Limited refining expansion, high prices cloud China's 2021 crude import outlook
    **Overall crude imports to grow 81,000 b/d: Platts Analytics **Crude throughput to rise 600,000 b/d: analysts **State-owned sector's crude imports seen flat in 2021 **Shandong's dismantling project to have limited impact on crude appetite
  • Australia's CS Energy partners with Japan's IHI to develop hydrogen demonstration plant
    Australia's Queensland state government is pushing further into the renewable hydrogen space through a collaboration with Japan's IHI Corp. on the potential development of a demonstration plant.
  • Middle East OSP cuts expected amid weak demand cues
    **Pandemic outbreaks, product margins cap buying appetite **Cash Dubai premium dips to 48 cents/b for January
  • BP sees more oil demand pain as pandemic hits fuel sales, refining margins
    **Q4 production slumps 20% on year **Sees more pressure on refining margins **Reserves base shrinks in 2020
  • Russia's Jan oil output rises 1% on month to 10.16 mil b/d
    **Output, exports fall on year due to OPEC+ agreement
  • Sri Lanka's Ceypetco lowers 3-year gasoline import forecasts amid pandemic
    **2021, 2022 gasoline import volumes revised downwards **No additional term tenders for 2021 **Demand to recover firmly only in 2023
  • China was top importer of US LNG cargoes in January amid Platts JKM run-up
    **Winter demand feeding Asia appetite **Late-February could see swing to Europe
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC tender seeking 25,000 mt LSFO goes unawarded
    A company source said that no bids were received for the tender, likely due to the prompt delivery date and the specifications requested.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels Feb-May tender seeking 180 CST fuel oil
    A company source, while declining to comment on the reason for the cancellation, said that Ceypetco would instead be seeking three additional fuel oil cargoes in March.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels tender seeking 30,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for mid-Feb
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • Platts FOB Singapore fuel oil trading volume in Jan jumps on month to 1.29 mil mt
    Trades in physical FOB Singapore fuel oil cargoes during the Platts Market on Close assessment process saw a more than fivefold increase to 1.29 million mt in January from December 2020, S&P Global Platts data showed Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST HSFO for Feb 4-6
    The company last sold 40,000 mt of 130-180 CST fuel oil with maximum 0.9% sulfur via a tender for loading over Jan. 14-16 from Mailiao at a discount of around $50/mt to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, market sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Orim to offer MGO to sales list at ARA region
    Bunker supplier and hitherto low sulfur and very low sulfur fuel oil specialist Orim Energy has added marine gasoil to its list of bunker fuels on offer in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp bunker hub, the company said in a statement Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 10,000 mt pyrolysis fuel oil for Feb loading
    he fuel oil is produced at its ethylene plants and typically blended into low sulfur fuel oil for power plants, market sources said.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length rises to new one-year high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 784 contracts to 78,690 in the week to Jan. 26, a fresh one-year high, according to ICE data.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    European distillates markets were relatively stable despite weak demand, with the contango in the market even narrowing over the week to Feb. 1.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb. 1-5
    Spot marine fuel markets throughout the Americas have seen pricing fluctuate with global energy futures while demand fundamentals remain mixed.
  • NextDecade terminates plans for proposed second LNG export facility in Texas
    NextDecade abandoned plans Jan. 29 for a second LNG export terminal in Texas, saying the site it was considering was not suitable for development.
  • Primorsk Feb ULSD exports total 1.58 million mt in 48 cargoes
    Exports of ultra low sulfur diesel from Primorsk in the Baltic will total about 1.58 million mt in February, up 1.5% from January but 10% lower year on year, according to a copy of the loading program seen by S&P Global Platts on Feb. 1.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests top of recent rage amid tightened supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled near 11-month highs Feb. 1 as tightened supply outlooks overshadowed pandemic-related demand concerns.

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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