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March 4, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • Transitioning of APL tariff effective April 1
  • Uptick in blank sailings on Transatlantic
  • AC makers commit to export of 50 pc of sales in 5 years
  • Extension of Boards Circular No.12/2018-customs dated 29.05.2018 for sanction of pending IGST refund claims where the records have not been transmitted to ICEGATE due to GSTR-I and GSTR-3B mismatch error-reg.
  • Feb. exports declined marginally mainly due to container shortage across the country: FIEO President
  • Merchandise exports down in February
  • Railways undertakes successful trial run of double-stacked dwarf container train to JN Port
  • Sri Lankan Cabinet approves India-Japan joint venture to develop West Container Terminal at Colombo Port
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO to make first flight on March 8 from Liege to Chicago
  • DB Schenker strengthens global flight operations, launches inaugural charter flight solution connecting India to Germany and the US
  • Integration of road, rail & waterways will bring down cost of transportation logistics: Goyal
  • Odisha to be hub of maritime trade: Dharmendra Pradhan
  • Rail freight loading speeding ahead
  • Air corridors seen playing critical role in deepening economic relations between India & Central Asian economies
  • Indian economy recovering faster than expected: Principal Economic Advisor
  • Delhi East CGST officials bust input tax credit fraud
  • Regional Customs Laboratory to be established in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • K+N takes advantage in 2020
  • Direct connection to Eurasian trains
  • Partnership on Finnish railways
  • Still committed to protecting wildlife
  • Global shipping practice launched
  • La Poste and Geo Post's golden year
  • Seasonal upgrade for PAD
  • Bottleneck for heavy traffic eliminated
  • UK selects first eight freeports
  • Iata regional VP, Africa & Middle East
  • Customs clearance with 3T Logistics
  • 100 years ago: flying mammoth falls
  • Chep appoints Vicente Vallina
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 4,000 violations discovered
  • More than 100,000 teu at Liège
  • TSA "qualifies" dual-view air cargo scanner
  • Solar power for Night Star Express

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • Chancellor surprises with news of eight winning freeport bids for England
  • No relief for perishables shippers: reefer rates will stay high into summer
  • A leaner, more efficient air cargo market post-Covid - but more expensive
  • Shipper and haulier anger at Liverpool as UK port congestion spreads north
  • Long-term investors favour financially stronger box ports over shipping lines
  • Kuehne + Nagel sees 2020 profits up despite revenues taking first-half hit
  • CMA CGM closes deal giving it 25.5% stake in TTIA terminal at Algeciras
  • C-19 radar: Vax logistics - millions done, billions to go

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • DNV supports Hapag-Lloyd's milestone green financing
    As we reported earlier, Hapag-Lloyd has secured green financing for six containerships on order for delivery from South Korea in 2024. Hapag-Lloyd obtained the favorable financing with the support of DNV which
  • Weeks wins $24 million Mobile Harbor dredging award
    Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., has been awarded a $24,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to furnish all the equipment, materials, supplies, and manpower necessary to perform dredging of the Mobile Harbor Navigation Project. Bids
  • Senators reintroduce Great Lakes icebreaker bill
    Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) are reintroducing the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to codify the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaking
  • Dutch inland waterways vessel set for conversion to hydrogen propulsion
    Over the next five years, Rotterdam-headquartered Future Proof Shipping B.V. (FPS) has plans to build and operate a fleet of 10 zero-emission inland and short-sea vessels that it will offer for charter.
  • New report on positioning U.S. offshore wind for expansion
    ABS has published a report evaluating the U.S. offshore wind industry's readiness to deliver the 40 gigawatts of capacity that the International Energy Agency estimates will be installed by 2040. The report
  • Progress at Canadian ports
    This article was written by Marybeth Luczak, executive editor, Railway Age Magazine, an affiliate publication to Marine Log. The Montreal Port Authority's (MPA) Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project gets the greenlight; Port of

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • Georgiopoulos unveils hopes for breakthrough emissions project
    New device has already been trialled on eight vessels and is expected to be on board 20 ships by the...
  • Just say 'no' to loss-making freight rates, says Frontline
    Tanker owners are accepting rates so low that they are in effect subsidising oil traders and producers to ship their...
  • Greek shipping legend Tryphon Kedros dies at 108
    'Over the decades he was a significant shipowner but he will also be missed for his charm, his elequence and...
  • Weekly Briefing: Containers conflab reflections | Oil output hike may not be enough to lift tankers | Dry bulk sees a rainbow ahead
    The box sector has been busy considering the shifting dynamics across the supply chain and options to ease the logjam...
  • ABN AMRO shipping head downplays ships as 'stranded assets'
    ABM AMRO's Joep Gorgels does not expect to see ships becoming stranded assets for 'many, many years' as they will...
  • Charterers attacked as no crew-change clauses compound seafarer crisis
    'When the market is against the owner and you are bleeding, they kneel on your neck... and they impose things...
  • Scandinavian P&I success down to hard work, says chief
    'The business you want to have, you have to work hard to get. The business you don't want to have...
  • PIL restructuring gets court approval
    PIL will be majority owned by Temasek-linked Heliconia Capital once its proposed restructuring is complete
  • BIMCO calls for global market-based measures for emissions
    BIMCO joins calls to balance the cost of low- or zero-carbon fuels through market-based measures, saying first movers on decarbonisation...
  • UK announces location of eight new freeports
    The UK government says new freeports will be located at East Midlands airport, Felixstowe and Harwich, the Humber, Liverpool city...
  • Shippers advised to lock in capacity early
    The contract rates of recent years are set to be a thing of the past. Shippers should focus on securing...
  • OrbitMI teams up with Kongsberg Digital to analyse data
    Kongsberg's partnership with OrbitMI comes after agreement was reached with Lloyd's List Intelligence to provide shipping and maritime intelligence to...
  • Maersk Tankers defends donation to NGO at centre of payments probe
    In a bid to clear up any misunderstanding, Maersk Tankers said it had decided to make a contribution of €125,000...
  • CMA CGM takes over Tripoli terminal
    CMA CGM completes acquisition of Gulftainer Lebanon, operator of Tripoli's principal box terminal. The takeover is one of three new...
  • Dry bulk sector wants charterers to share decarbonisation costs
    After a decade of challenging markets, extra capital needed to invest in new ships or new technologies was limited and...
  • Handies and supras rocket on commodity demand and tighter tonnage
    A spike in oil prices is having a major impact on spot voyage freight rates, and is making 'eco' vessels...
  • Rail operator aims to bolster North America's marine terminals
    'In the case of CN we actually hope it happens that way because we certainly serve the three coasts. We...
  • Hyundai Heavy agrees blue hydrogen deal with Saudi Aramco
    CO2 emissions captured in the blue hydrogen production process will be returned to Aramco for extracting crude oil from exhausted...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Liner shipping leaders look to mutual commitments in contracts | Genco chief sees 'perfect rainbow' over dry...
  • Maritime Markets Outlook: Why tankers need you to take a holiday
    In this month's edition: Talk of the tanker recovery being kicked out to 2022 will come down to whether EU...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • TPM21: US shippers, truckers searching for the right freight 'fit'
  • Houston containership limit may be anti-competitive: FMC commissioners
  • TPM21: Perishables e-commerce demand to grow post-pandemic
  • Solid Q4 demand gave K+N strong finish to 2020
  • TPM21: Widdows says e-commerce boom changing peak shipping periods
  • Indian regulators put carriers on notice for defying terminal levy rule

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • Regional Container Lines shells out $50m for its biggest boxship yet
  • 'Ghost ship' filmed close to breaking up on rocks off Irish coast
  • Singapore High Court approves Pacific International Lines restructuring plan
  • Georgiopoulos pushing real-time solution for emissions tracking
  • P&I insurers act on enclosed space accidents as death toll rises
  • Vaccines and falling oil stocks are a shot in the arm for tanker markets
  • River cruising picks up steam amid Covid-19 downturn
  • Seaspan 'back with a vengeance' in $900m newbuildings deal
  • Inland boxship set to be converted to hydrogen power
  • Vitol and Mitsui sign up to offset carbon from LNG cargoes
  • Petrogress eyes West African expansion with handysize tanker charters
  • Greeks drive S&P whirlwind with kamsarmax and post-panamax deals
  • No regrets: OHT's Ramstad will not chase wind contracts at low rates
  • Scope 3: Klaveness Digital says it is time to get a grip on 'bastard child' of emissions
  • Transworld continues bulker push by adding Japanese handysize duo
  • Ray Shipping in the dark on Gulf car carrier attack
  • Royal Caribbean Group offers another $1.5bn in stock
  • Embiricos lines up major profit on mother of all boxship asset plays
  • Paul Wogan talks up GasLog Partners as spot market player
  • NGO denies Maersk Tankers paid it to take migrants from tanker
  • HMM reveals GS Caltex VLCC newbuild charter is worth $560m
  • Anders Onarheim says still plenty of interest in BW VLGC that failed to sell
  • Fuel savings: BW LPG charters in Epic Gas ship for LPG bunkering
  • Zodiac Maritime seals two-year charter for Enesel's scrubber-fitted eco suezmax
  • Salvors refloat IRISL boxship grounded in the Singapore Strait
  • NS United pays $25m to get out of pricey ship charter early
  • Thun Tankers e-launches multi-fuel tanker for shortsea trade
  • Evalend inks two LPG newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo
  • Shipowners test the water on sales of secondhand LNG steam turbine ships
  • Sino-Global says it is ready to accept payment in bitcoin
  • Singapore is carrying out 500 to 600 crew changes per day
  • Wan Hai takes S&P deals to nearly $300m with 12th boxship buy

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • What new boom in vessel sales means to shipping stocks
    If ocean freight rates have legs, analysts see much more room for the secondhand ship values to run - which should, in turn, boost stocks.
  • Seattle-Tacoma to congested Southern California ports: We feel your pain
    Northwest Seaport Alliance reports January exports dropped 13.4% year-over-year.
  • LATAM Cargo moves up expansion plan for Boeing 767 freighter fleet
    Boeing 767s are coveted by all-cargo carriers. LATAM Airlines is doing an in-house swap of passenger planes to its cargo division, which will send them...
  • GSCW chat recap: Investing in container-shipping stocks
    Jefferies senior analyst Randy Giveans outlines why it is now a particularly good time to buy container-shipping stocks.
  • GSCW chat recap: Ocean carriers wrest market power from shippers
    Today's container market chaos underscores the need for enforceable ocean contracts as opposed to loose agreements, argues consultant Tom Craig.
  • GSCW chat recap: Removing the drama from cargo damage claims
    Lina Jasutiene, managing director and founder of Recoupex and a former lawyer for the shipping line MSC, explains what shippers can do to successfully pursue...
  • Infrastructure upgrade: US improves from D+ to C-
    The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the nation's infrastructure an overall grade of C-, up from a grade of D+ four years ago,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 2021
  • Brazil's Petrobras starts ULSD expansion at REDUC refinery
    Brazilian state-led integrated oil company Petrobras started preparations for a massive expansion at the Refinaria Duque de Caxias, or REDUC, in Rio de Janeiro state that is expected to nearly double ULSD production capacity by 2023, the company said March 3.
  • JAPAN DATA: Feb. 21-27 oil products output rebounds 7.4% on week
    Japan's oil products output rebounded 7.4% week on week to 17.03 million barrels over Feb. 21-27, the Petroleum Association of Japan said March 3.
  • JAPAN DATA: Feb 21-27 oil product exports nearly triple to 3.15 million barrels
    Japan's oil product exports nearly tripled on the week to 3.15 million barrels over Feb. 21-27 from 1.21 million barrels the previous week, data released March 3 by the Petroleum Association of Japan showed.
  • TENDER DATA: India's BPCL offers LSFO for mid-March loading from Mumbai
    This is the first time BPCL is indexing a 0.5% fuel oil cargo sale to the Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% assessment, a company source said.
  • USGC bunkers pricing continues slide on weaker crude, motivated sellers
    Spot retail marine fuel pricing in the US Gulf Coast fell for a fourth consecutive session March 2 as pressure came from a receding crude complex, while some sources also motivated sellers dealing with weak demand fundamentals.
  • CERAWEEK: Pipeline giants see net-zero 2050 goals as possible, not guaranteed
    Some of the largest oil and gas pipeline companies setting net-zero emissions goals for 2050 acknowledge they do not yet have the technology to achieve their targets, but they said they remain confident their more realistic 2030 goals will keep them on the right trajectory.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude jumps over 2% amid bullish OPEC+ expectations, sharp US gasoline draw
    Oil futures moved sharply higher March 3 as the market increasingly priced in a modest quota increase expected at the March 4 OPEC+ meeting after a key advisory committee issued no recommendation on April output levels.
  • Bangladesh raises March HSFO imports as warmer weather boosts power demand
    Bangladesh is likely to import around 350,000 mt of high sulfur fuel oil in March, up from 300,000 mt in February, as a seasonal increase in temperatures boosts power demand, Bangladesh Independent Power Producers' Association president Imran Karim told S&P Global Platts March 2.
  • UK Storegga joins forces with Japan's Mitsui on CCS in Europe, Asia-Pacific
    The UK's Storegga -- which is developing the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK -- has joined forces with Japan's Mitsui to pursue new CCS opportunities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, it said March 3.
  • Russian March domestic crude pipeline prices surge on month
    Spot prices for Russian crude oil for domestic loading and delivery by pipeline in March rose Rb4,000/mt ($53.7/mt) month on month, driven by firmer Brent prices which pushed up export netbacks.
  • CERAWEEK: Jet fuel lagging global petroleum demand recovery
    As the impact of the coronavirus pandemic ebbs with the rollout of vaccines, global petroleum demand should return to 2019 levels by the end of this year, although jet fuel demand will lag that recovery, industry executives said March 1.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rally accelerates as US gasoline draw offset Gulf Coast crude build
    An overnight oil price rally extended midmorning March 3 after a larger-than-expected drop in US gasoline stocks offset the largest-ever one-week build in crude inventories.
  • Persian Gulf ports expand capacity at twice global rate: KPMG
    Ports in the Persian Gulf region have expanded their capacity at the twice the global rate as supply growth outpaced demand last year, according to a March 3 report by KPMG Lower Gulf, part of KPMG International.
  • Japan delivered 0.5% sulfur bunker premium hits 4-month high on berth congestion
    Tokyo Bay delivered marine fuel 0.5%S bunker fuel premium over benchmark FOB Singapore marine fuel 0.5% fuel oil cargo rose to a four-month high of $31.71/mt on March 2, Platts data showed, mainly due to berth congestions.
  • Belgium's Fluxys to join HEH's Stade LNG import terminal project in Germany
    Hanseatic Energy Hub, or HEH, the developer of the planned LNG import terminal at Stade in northern Germany, and Fluxys said March 3 they had agreed for the Belgian gas infrastructure company to join the project as "industrial partner."
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles slump to 3-month low
    Oil product stockpiles at the UAE's east coast port of Fujairah dropped to a three-month low, dragged by the biggest drop in heavy distillates since October after fuel oil exports surged in February.

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The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
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Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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