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BRIEFS
March 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Cotton export to Pakistan could resume
  • Box volumes boost Major Ports in Jan. 2021
  • Shipping & logistics fraternity lauds Prime Minister's announcement of developing VOC Port into a major international transhipment hub
  • Transworld Group augments its bulk carrier fleet with the acquisition of handysize vessel mv TBC Passion
  • India's long coastline awaits you, exhorts the Prime Minister to investors while inaugurating Maritime India Summit 2021
  • IRClass highlights safety as key to doubling ship recycling capacity in Alang

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The last mile is the key
  • Hungarian coaches for Egypt
  • Drones assist in vaccine logistics
  • Helping to build digital carrier community
  • From transatlantic to transpacific?
  • Central Asia: another step towards digitalisation
  • Latam Group reveals big cargo plan(e)s
  • Americold's expansion pays off
  • HMM's fleet growing faster
  • Now operating in Kenya
  • More LNG-Trucks crossing Brenner Pass
  • Carriers to pay damages
  • Mode marries Avenger Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MGI and TGI join forces
  • Lobbying for Tyrol
  • Logistics real estate drives growth
  • Tracing 13,500 freight wagons in real time
  • Canadian airport prepares for more cargo

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • More blank sailings 'a harbinger' of soaring rates on the transatlantic
  • Demystifying the potential impact on air cargo from global vaccine distribution
  • It's crucial that ports escape congestion and delays as global trade rebuilds
  • More than 10 UK freeports a possibility, if bids to operate are 'high-quality'
  • US Postal Service eyes partnerships with private services for parcel exports
  • 'Cold ironing' can reduce emissions at UK ports, but government must help
  • Analysis: 'Container shipping + buyout'? Seriously...
  • Uber veteran Jared Winder joins sennder as vice president - carriers
  • Supply chain radar: Rail payouts rock as logistics disappoints income hunters

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • New Los Angeles pilot boats feature Furuno helm suites
    The two new 56-foot pilot boats recently delivered to the Los Angeles Pilot Service are equipped with full suites of Furuno marine electronics. uilt by Vigor's Vancouver, Wash., shipyard, the Camarc-designed Angels
  • Austal delivers largest aluminum vessel ever built in Philippines
    Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109-meter, high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway. Named FSTR, the vessel is the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines -
  • Framo pumping systems used to anchor wind turbines
    Pumping systems from Alfa Laval subsidiary Framo will be used in the installation of the foundations of Seagreen, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm project. Once finalized, the wind farm will include 114
  • Judge orders removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation CEO
    In the most recent developments in the Bouchard Transportation Co, Inc. bankruptcy case, in an order signed February 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David S. Jones ordered that Morton S. Bouchard, III "shall
  • Callan Marine names Greg Harner COO
    Galveston, Texas, headquartered dredging contractor Callan Marine has hired of Greg Harner as its new Chief Operating Officer. A 36-year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner comes to Callan with
  • DARPA picks L3 Harris for autonomous ship project
    L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reports that it been selected to design an autonomous surface ship concept for the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in phase one of the two phase No

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • VSAT and dedicated IoT connectivity keys to digitalisation
    There has been a more urgent push to connect every device and machine; digitalisation is helping the entire maritime industry...
  • US sanctions Houthi militants in Yemen
    Since the onset of the conflict in Yemen, the Houthis, with the support of the Iranian regime, have waged a...
  • UK ports look to government for shore power support
    A five-year capital fund, potential reductions in electricity taxation for shore power and a zero-emissions berth standard are some of...
  • US port productivity hindering supply chain recovery
    Asian factories and terminals are pushing goods across the Pacific around the clock. But when those containers reach their destination...
  • CMA CGM bolsters Mediterranean port presence with Spanish deal
    CMA CGM agrees deal with HMM to take a minority stake in Total Terminal International Algeciras, marking the company's second...
  • Adding value to port agency in the digital age
    Inchcape's World of Ports digital portal has evolved into a platform that should prove as essential to owners, operators and...
  • FSL sells another product tanker
    Three years ago Greece-based Prime Tanker group acquired control of First Ship Lease Trust and set its sights on renewing the...
  • Tanker linked to Lim family arrested in Singapore
    German lender Hamburg Commercial Bank is one of several foreign banks exposed to Hin Leong Trading shipowning affiliate Xihe Holdings...
  • Genco chief sees 'perfect rainbow' over dry bulk market
    Genco's chief executive says demand for coal, grains and minor bulks, has kept rates buoyant for the smaller sizes. But...
  • Liner shipping leaders look to mutual commitments in contracts
    The pandemic has shown up the weakness of current container freight contracts that offer no compensation for rollovers or no...
  • Changing lanes: China retains 'factory of the world' crown amid pandemic
    China's exports are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels despite the initial shock of the coronavirus last year. The...
  • Shipping will need to manage uncertainties as pandemic recedes
    There has been 'significant' disruption in the ocean business in the past year, with 'rocket-high rates', a lack of reliability...
  • Israeli vessel still covered if explosion deemed an act of war, says lawyer
    'If you and I had a contract and people do warlike things, the starting proposition is that nothing affects our...
  • Industry pledges to raise mental health awareness
    British Ports Association, Nautilus International and Iswan, are among 29 signatories, and more have been invited to join the new...
  • Sri Lankan port launches wholesale bunker supply service
    The Sinopec unit imported 25,000 tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil into Sri Lanka in April 2020, but the...
  • China and India seen as key drivers for LPG shipping
    Seaborne LPG trade has on an average surged by 4% annually during 2016-20, and LPG consultant Shantanu Bhushan expects the...
  • BIMCO decries 'impossible' IMO efficiency rule changes
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says proposed regulatory changes could increase CO2 emissions, as they rely on an efficiency measure...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage and subterfuge oil trades pose earnings drag for tankers | From scrapping to sanctions-busting |...
  • Shipping's transparency revolution
    Global trade efficiency relies on it, shipping's decarbonisation transition demands it and both financial and security regulators are monitoring it...
  • Ask the Analyst: The data sharing paradox
    The key to unlocking the maritime transparency treasure chest is access to comprehensive data. What do you do if parts...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • TPM21: Maersk's Clerc says pandemic surge not likely to push new vessel orders
  • ODFL revenue jumps 9.2 percent despite February's deep freeze
  • New vaccination site set to boost labor pool at LA-LB port comple
  • TPM 21: US importers may need 'second rate' to secure trans-Pac capacity
  • TPM21: Trailer pools, driver wages key to trucking's future
  • Toepfer's March multipurpose forecast rebounds on demand signals
  • TPM21: DHL's von Orelli tells US importers to lock in contracts early
  • TPM21: ONE's Nixon says US port productivity gaps mean congestion for months
  • Trans-Atlantic braces for rate hikes as capacity shifts elsewhere
  • Global supply chain must weigh balance between efficiency, resilience

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean Group offers another $1.5bn in stock
  • Outset of Covid-19 Hajioannou's 'worst six months' amid fight for crew change
  • Grindrod's Wade: Green burden 'has to be shared' with charterers
  • Awilco moves into offshore wind vessel sector with newbuilding order
  • KfW IPEX-Bank backs Stena Line ferry newbuilds with $180m loan
  • Seaspan snaps up 15,000-teu boxships in ongoing buying spree
  • Kongsberg signs up Stena Bulk software spin-off to digital marketplace
  • Judge orders removal of Bouchard Transportation chief executive
  • US shale comeback could boost tankers but Opec will be wary
  • Question of trust: Intertanko ties helped forge Ardmore alliance with Buettner
  • Trafigura clinches deal to ship oil into UK after Total sells Lindsey refinery
  • Tsakos Group's private arm fetches strong price in sale of veteran suezmax
  • SAL and Jumbo Maritime draw up blueprint for giant in heavylift sector
  • FSL Trust agrees to sell 14-year-old MR tanker after month-long effort
  • Tonnage providers herald paradigm shift in boxship charter market
  • Belships looking for more ultramaxes as it expects up to 25% jump in asset prices
  • Generational shift at UPT as Stefan Ciegelski steps down after 45 years
  • Indian Register urges caution as Alang looks to double recycling capacity
  • Damaged Arc7 LNG carrier goes in for repairs after Arctic voyage
  • Nobody wants to buy the world's oldest cruiseship
  • Havila hit by $30.7m impairment as OSV demand stays low
  • Global hunt for talent: Amrop sets up worldwide team of headhunters
  • Tufton Oceanic launches $25m tap issue to build fleet again
  • Allied co-founder and broking stalwart Costas Karadimas dies at 77
  • Ravi Mehrotra, Exmar and GMS 'team up' to enter battle for Shipping Corp of India
  • Soaring use of drones and remote surveys to tackle Covid-19 safety
  • Total kicks off search for first Mozambique FSRU
  • A rethink is needed on opening the Arctic frontier to oil and gas exploration
  • Jinhui Shipping pays top price for 17-year-old Greek supramax
  • Container and tanker trades impacted as Myanmar coup turns violent
  • Xihe's judicial managers consented to aframax arrest, bank claims

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Regulators weigh in on fight between tankers and container ships
    Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
  • Kalitta Air pilots ratify four-year contract
    Kalitta Air pilots on Tuesday ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which the Air Line Pilots Association says significantly improves retirement benefits and working conditions....
  • Is dry bulk shipping's strange Q1 a sign of strength to come?
    The bosses of public dry bulk shipping companies claim that recent market oddities point to good times ahead.
  • CMA CGM steering LNG-powered ships to US
    "American customers will be able to choose to transport their goods using LNG, a new technology that helps to preserve air quality by eliminating almost...
  • California cracking down on illegal vessel fuel starting in May
    California will boost testing procedures to enforce distillate fuel regulations.
  • Airlines, pilots plead for more federal aid to retain workers
    The airline industry took a massive punch from the pandemic last year, but most carriers have stayed on their feet. Airlines and their employees say...
  • GSCW chat recap: Big year ahead for maritime tech startups
    Evan Efstathiou discusses why VCs are looking to invest more in maritime just as shipowners are looking to partner more with startups.
  • GSCW chat recap: Contract challenges as ocean carriers gain upper hand
    Ocean Audit CEO Steve Ferreira chats with Vanguard Logistics Services Vice President Stephanie Loomis about what importers and beneficial cargo owners can expect as they...
  • GSCW chat recap: Managing the container storm
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency's options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.
  • GSCW chat recap: Opening Arctic shipping lanes
    The commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star talks about the commercial challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • UK Feb diesel imports rise 40% on month: Kpler
    The UK imported 821,732 mt of diesel in February, up 40% from January but 6.1% lower year on year, according to data from commodity information company Kpler.
  • Med 0.1% gasoil at six-month low after new Egyptian refinery adds supply
    The Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargo market's relative value has fallen to a six-month low on weak demand from North Africa because a new refinery in Egypt has started adding local supply, sources said.
  • Brazil's Petrobras to increase diesel, gasoline prices by 5%, effective March 2
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras increased domestic diesel, gasoline and LPG prices at the refinery gate, effective March 2, in a move that continued a string of price hikes to start 2021 as the company scrambles to maintain parity with imports amid rising oil prices, the company said March 1.
  • CERAWEEK: Colombia accelerating reforms to attract investment in clean energy generation
    The government of Colombia is accelerating the design of important reforms to attract foreign direct investment in clean energy generation so that the country can develop its solar and wind resources, President Ivan Duque Marquez said March 1 on the opening day of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
  • Open interest for LSFO continues to rise in Feb; HSFO dips
    Combined open interest on the forward curve for low sulfur fuel oil futures contracts continued its upward trajectory in February, setting a new record for the sixth consecutive month, while combined open interest on the forward curves for high sulfur fuel oil moved in the opposite direction, data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed March 2.
  • USGC middle distillate shipments to Europe at 80,000 mt in March so far: cFlow
    Around 80,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillates are set to arrive in Europe in March so far, with one 40,000 mt cargo sent in the seven days to March 2, according to to cFlow, Platts trade flow software, despite weather-related refining outages on the US Gulf Coast.
  • Chinese demand recovery hopes fade for Atlantic Basin crude sellers
    With barrels of crude oil that will arrive in China in May now changing hands, hopes that demand from its refiners for African and European crude would tick higher following spring maintenance may have been premature.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices retreat amid expectations of rising OPEC+ supply
    Crude oil futures settled lower March 2 as concerns of rising global supply continued to add bearish pressure.
  • CERAWEEK: ADNOC sees oil consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels by end-2021
    **CEO sees current global demand at 94 mil-95 mil b/d **Jaber bullish on future oil demand amid energy transition **ADNOC touts its 'low-cost, low-carbon' model
  • OPEC secretary general stresses need for caution in managing oil market recovery
    **OPEC, allies will meet March 4 to decide on oil quotas **Pandemic still presents downside risks: Barkindo **OPEC forecasts 5.8 million b/d demand growth in 2021
  • Global carbon emissions from energy rise 2% in December: IEA
    **Increase driven by recovery, lack of clean energy policies **Many economies seeing emissions exceed pre-COVID-19 levels **Not enough being done to accelerate energy transition: Birol
  • European fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC up 55% on month in Feb
    **85,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in London MOC **BP largest buyer with eight completed trades
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    ** Support remains on lower sulfur fuel oils, as reduced refinery runs continue to dampen resupply ** Fundamentals diverge between low and high sulfur products
  • Japan's ENEOS to raise weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 2,000/kl: sources
    ENEOS' domestic rack prices typically follow trends in crude procurement costs rather than movements in global product prices, industry sources said.
  • Shanghai/Zhoushan bunker market expected to firm on turnaround, strong demand in Mar
    **Chinese refineries going under maintenance **Costs of imported bunker fuel higher than domestic
  • Mediterranean Handysizes reach 10-month high amid tonnage tightness
    **Freight rates reach 10-month high **Charterers fix forward amid weather expectations
  • INTERVIEW: Nigeria's Dangote refinery to start up in Jan 2022, set to be largest in Africa
    **Targeting mechanical completion by end-2021 **Refinery will reduce Nigeria's reliance on fuel imports **Project has been repeatedly delayed since 2013
  • LNG bunker barge arrives at Port Canaveral amid growing interest
    **LNG bunkering demand could grow to 9 million mt by 2025 **Range of future fuels is likely: Platts Analytics
  • Neste scales up renewables business with acquisition of Bunge's plant in Rotterdam
    **Deal to boost Neste's feedstock processing capacity **Facility linked to Neste's existing biodiesel plant **Eyes 4.5 mil mt/year renewables capacity by Q1 2023
  • LPG-fueled tankers gain momentum, 54 tankers ordered globally: JLPGA chairman
    LPG-fueled tankers are gaining momentum as the LPG industry's response to use cleaner fuels for shipping, with a total of 54 LPG-fueled tankers are being ordered to be built globally, Tsuyoshi Ogasawara, chairman of the Japan LP Gas Association said March 2.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian spring turnarounds start in March
    Russian refineries, especially bigger ones, increased their runs slightly in February as refinery economics improved and the Russian authorities recommended higher throughput for higher gasoline stocks.
  • BW LPG expects VLGC market to stay under pressure in Q2 2021
    Despite the recent correction in VLGC rates, "we continue to hold a positive outlook for the medium term VLGC market," BW LPG said.
  • INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping advances decarbonization, explores ammonia potential
    The IMO's GHG emissions targets "are eminently achievable targets," Hashim said.
  • CERAWEEK: Petroleum sector looks to build on carbon capture for more 'carbon-neutral' oil
    Oxy said it expects to begin delivering net-zero oil from direct air capture to customers in 2024.
  • Denmark's Torm adds eight tankers to its fleet, banks on 2021 recovery
    Torm agreed to buy eight 2007-12 built medium-range tankers for a total cash consideration of $82.5 million.
  • Fujairah delivered 380 CST bunker drops to 7-month low on subdued demand
    "We have dropped out for now [in supplying HSFO]. Market was not healthy enough," a bunker supplier said.
  • Container rates to Europe from North Asia hit fresh all-time highs
    "Look at the impact the vaccine is having, we are going to ease restrictions across Europe by summer," a carrier source said.
  • Russia approves tax refund mechanism aimed at boosting refinery upgrades
    The government expects that the refund could lead to the construction of around 30 units in the next 6-10 years.
  • Shell plans bio power-to-liquids project at Rheinland refinery
    Construction for the expanded electrolyzer project, Refhyne II, could start 2022 pending a final investment decision.

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