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June 4, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to provide end-to-end carbon footprint visibility
  • Advance Cargo Information mandatory for all Egypt import shipments from July 1
  • MOL accelerates digital transformation by introducing support system for car carrier allocation planning
  • Shipping container rates to Europe from Asia surge
  • Trans-Pacific trade seen curtailed by congestion, voyage cancellations
  • Container shortage, spiralling rates impacting ex-im trade
  • New HAROPA PORT complex formed
  • Update on situation at Yantian/Shekou ports
  • VOC Port inks MoU with NTCPWC, IIT Madras for development of indigenous vessel traffic software
  • China launches 1st freight train route to ASEAN
  • Cold chain logistics seen growing by $9.48 billion in 2020-24
  • First export cargo rake flagged off from Siliguri's ICD Dabgram run by Pristine Logistics
  • Govt urged to check oil imports flouting rules of origin
  • Five ways in which logistics companies can minimise the impact of disruptions on global supply chains
  • New CII office-bearers for 2021-22

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The seismograph of cargo
  • Lithuanian carrier invests in fleet
  • Project 44 knighted by Goldman Sachs
  • FM Logistic catching up
  • Bifa encourages recruitment of apprentices
  • Short sea shipping is back
  • Menzies Aviation: a first for Oceania
  • New train between Moscow and Far East
  • Rising global fleet faces staff shortfall
  • A farewell to Albert K.O. Schunk
  • Creating an air cargo hub in Siberia
  • Irish haulier buys model trucks
  • Charles Morgan joins network
  • Nordic barge service now in operation
  • Nairobi number 1 of African cargo airports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kijfhoek is automated
  • Results of BMA's mental health survey
  • Hansetrans goes digital

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • In an 'out of control' market, would-be charterers need a 'blank cheque'
  • Insurers brace as X-Press Pearl blaze costs soar after environmental damage
  • US transport board voices concern over rail preparedness for peak
  • Cargolux chief Forson talks integrity, staff, the fleet and the bank balance
  • MSC continues fleet expansion with orders for four more box ships from China
  • Peel Ports takes a 'vertical integration' path with Quality logistics offering
  • Worker injured as OOCL Durban wipes out Kaohsiung gantry cranes
  • Assisted picking all the rage for DHL as more robots get in line
  • Euro hauliers eye UK as new base as new driver rules come into play
  • Digital data sharing for green transport - a FEDeRATED approach
  • Against the odds: DB Schenker - if not now...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • Coast Guard budget request funds key shipbuilding programs
    Highlights of the Department of Homeland Security's 2022 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard include $170 million to fund Polar Security Cutter program management and provide for long lead time materials
  • Ingram brings two new vessels into fleet
    Ingram Marine Group, along with Cenac Marine Services, Main Iron Works and other stakeholders, this week held a ceremony christening the M/V Adrienne M. Moore and honoring the M/V Tom Cornwell. Both
  • VIDEO: First look at new ferry designs for Isles of Scilly
    BMT has now released the first details of its cutting edge designs for new vessels to serve the Isles of Scilly, off the southwest tip of the U.K. The Isles of Scilly
  • DOJ Antitrust Division intervenes in Zen-Noh grain elevator acquisition
    Zen-Noh Grain's planned acquisition of Bunge Mississippi River grain elevators has hit a bump in the road. The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it will require Zen-Noh Grain Corp. (ZGC)
  • Now Hiring - UL Masters and UL Chief Engineers
    NOW HIRING - as we continue our dredge fleet expansion with the future addition of our 8,500 CY Hopper Dredge "RB Weeks" which is currently under construction, we are accepting resumes for UL Masters
  • Conrad cuts steel for GLDD dump scow barges
    Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a steel cutting ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC (GLDD) at its shipyard in Morgan City, La. The steel is for three 7,100-cubic-yard dump scow
  • Crowley inks MOU on offshore wind safety training
    Crowley has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RelyOn Nutec to enhance the availability of offshore wind safety training across the U.S. The strategic partnering pairs leading Jones Act maritime solutions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • World's first green hydrogen refuelling station opens at Antwerp
    The technology arm of Belgian shipping group Compagnie Maritime Belge has opened what it called the world's first hydrogen refuelling...
  • Dynagas doubles LNG carrier order at Hyundai Heavy
    Doubling of order book to four vessels of unique 200,000 cu m size comes as Greek owner awaits delivery of...
  • X-Press Pearl blaze shines spotlight on boxship fires
    'With a given probability of a fire starting in one container, the probability of a fire starting in at least...
  • Shipowners criticise EU for potential biofuel boost from new regulation
    A new study claims the European Commission's plan to introduce the first ship fuel CO2 standards for vessels calling at...
  • D'Amico to test emissions cuts from biofuel blends
    Italian product tanker owner d'Amico will test lifecycle emissions cuts from biofuels on its ships Cielo Bianco and Cielo di...
  • Maersk launches emissions analytics tool
    Maersk has launched an emissions analytics tool for its biggest customers to calculate the emissions from their supply chains, in...
  • End-of-life registries scrap one in six ships
    Data indicates that ownership of elderly tonnage most likely to use end-of-life registries are connected to owners outside Europe
  • Grounding incident raises questions over use of electronic charts
    A study has been carried out by the UK and Danish maritime accident investigation units about the practical application and...
  • Stena Bulk adds to MR fleet with newbuilding charters
    The 50,000 dwt scrubber-fitted vessels, which are scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2022, are an addition...
  • ICBC Leasing orders six newcastlemaxes backed by RWE charters
    Chinese yard is reluctant to bring the optional vessels into effect as the original price agreed earlier this year is...
  • Demand rises for cross-Channel shortsea services
    The pandemic, customs clearances and a shortage of drivers is making accompanied freight less attractive. Direct containerised services between the...
  • Boxship daily rates hit record high with six-figure sum fixed for single voyage
    Charterer playing 'truly stratospheric' level is undisclosed but China's CU Line could be possible taker of tonnage
  • Braemar's focus on shipbroking business pays dividends
    'We have not only exceeded market and indeed our own expectations for financial performance, but we have realigned many aspects...
  • OOCL boxship collides with berth in Taiwan
    One crane worker had a cut to his arm, while two others were trapped inside the damaged crane but were...
  • Maria Angelicoussis greenlights two LNG options at Samsung
    The orders for a second and third LNG carrier at the South Korean yard are believed to be the Angelicoussis...
  • Shanker Pillai, Hafnia
    For all the talk of pace and accelerated digital change, technology development and integration is taking place alongside behavioural change...
  • Ove Munthe-Kaas, Engine Online
    The digital platform has fulfilled a latent need among industry players to exchange information with each other while maintaining anonymity
  • Nicolas Ang, F-drones
    There is every reason to be optimistic about entrepreneurship in shipping as industry leaders are beginning to embrace innovation and...
  • Mi Chuanjin, Sailor's e-home
    The "seafarer scalper-like" model in China's traditional crewing business has led Mr Mi to create his start-up, aiming to digitalise...
  • Ioannis Martinos, Signal Group
    Signal began as a shipmanagement company 'with a twist' but rapidly established its own platform to harness data and promote...
  • Dita Bruijn, PortXchange
    Innovation is gaining pace, though the challenges of changing a conservative industry are still great. There is room in the...
  • Cosmo King, ioCurrents
    The company, based in Seattle, was formed in 2015 and first targeted fishing vessels, then tug boats. It has since...
  • Clément Galic, Unseenlabs
    Unseenlabs launched the company's second and third maritime geolocation nano-satellites in November last year. The first went into orbit in...
  • Ben Braverman, Flexport
    Companies of all sizes - including brands like GeorgiaPacific, Made.com, Bombas and Tacha - use Flexport technology to move more than $10bn...
  • Salvors work to stabilise X-Press Pearl
    There are no signs yet of chemical or oil spillage from the fire-stricken containership. But authorities still fear further pollution
  • NYK to join ammonia gas carrier study with Yara
    The latest pact follows a research project aimed at enabling zero-emission power generation from blue and green ammonia in Japan
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Biden global minimum tax push could take in major shipowners | Soren Skou pitches eventual $450 per...
  • Asia's regas expansion halted by pandemic impact
    Developers and financiers holding back construction in the hope of more stable market conditions, says IGU
  • CDB Leasing snaps up six ultramaxes from Hayfin
    CDB Leasing, which has been actively expanding its shipping portfolio over the past few years, has acquired 17 dry bulkers...
  • Algoma orders dry bulk vessel with new design
    Toronto-listed Algoma said the new class vessel's design will build on the original Equinox Class standards to offer 'increased deadweight...
  • SITC places $192m order to further expand fleet
    The exercised options have pushed the company's orderbook size to 35 vessels, accounting for 48% of its existing fleet capacity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • Oakland congestion spurs Zim to reroute premium China service to LA
  • BNSF, UP battling growing congestion pressures in Chicago
  • Yantian port disruption impact widens as delays lengthen
  • US economic rebound drives LTL volume, revenue growth at ODFL
  • Container ship orderbook at five-year high: IHS Markit
  • Top US Shippers: Electronics importers lean on China during COVID surge
  • Maersk launches digital dashboard to track carbon emissions

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • Dominion Energy WTIV newbuilding wins charter for northeastern wind farm work
  • Jebsen sells another LR3 tanker as prices appear to be rising
  • Squeezed by crisis, seafarers gave key push to Greek revolution
  • Zombie boxships come back to life with rates of $100,000 per day
  • Dutch shipping fund NBZ closes in on tanker buys as it sells bonds
  • International Gas Union backs LNG-fuelling as best available solution to cut emissions
  • Ostensjo and Wilhelmsen venture fixes out SOV newbuild for wind work
  • Egyptian master dies after refusing to leave sinking vessel
  • UK P&I Club backs Ever Given master over Suez grounding
  • OOCL containership causes double crane collapse at Kaohsiung port
  • Shipping still buoys Greek hearts, dreams and wallets, 200 years on
  • Asry and Elegant Exit in green scrapping tie-up
  • Norwegian cargoship grounded minutes after warning from trawler
  • Frode Teigen raises Belships stake as share price climbs
  • Pollution grows as aft section of the X-Press Pearl now 'sitting on the seabed'
  • Hyundai Samho nets tankers order worth close to $199m
  • Dynagas doubles up on large LNG carrier newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy
  • Heavyweight funds reveal holdings in Taylor Maritime Investments
  • Oil majors failing to nurture green shipping, says Hunter's Erik Frydendal
  • US and EU to call for higher carbon reduction targets in last-ditch IMO showdown
  • Dividend is back at Braemar as shipbroker beats profit expectations

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • Unique Logistics books dozens of Asia cargo jets for peak season
    Finding space on an international aircraft to move one's freight is no easy task. Large shippers with enough volume are just renting entire planes to...
  • US imports could stall as demand overwhelms trans-Pacific capacity
    Retailers at increasing risk of not getting goods from Asia on shelves as ocean transport system hits limit.
  • Pearl lesson: Safe transport of dangerous goods essential
    "The X-Press Pearl's sad fate is the latest in a disappointing recent and persistent catalog of container ship fires," says the TT Club.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2021
  • Russian June domestic crude pipeline prices edge higher on month
    Spot prices for Russian crude oil for domestic loading and delivery by pipeline in June were steady to slightly higher by up to Rb300/mt ($4/mt) month on month, mostly on the back of a firmer Brent market but also shortages of supply.
  • US crude oil inventory draws extend amid rising refinery demand, lower production
    US crude oil inventory declines extended in the week ended May 28, US Energy Information Administration data showed June 3, amid rising refinery demand and lower production.
  • EU Council adopts conclusions on sustainable transportation
    The EU Council on June 3 adopted conclusions on a Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, setting out a commitment to align the transportation sector with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
  • US State Department sees longer road ahead for Iran talks, lifting sanctions
    The US State Department signaled June 3 that indirect talks with Iran on rejoining the 2015 nuclear deal and removing US energy sanctions could stretch on for weeks.
  • Mexico's June 6 elections to likely determine Pemex share in refined product markets
    Mexico's upcoming June 6 elections will likely determine how much power state oil company Pemex gains in the country's refined product market, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador seeks congressional and gubernatorial support to overturn the 2013 energy liberalization.
  • New Ecuador president taps ex-Petroamazonas chief Bermeo Calderon as energy minister
    Ecuador's newly inaugurated president, Guillermo Lasso, has named oil engineer Juan Carlos Bermeo as the country's new energy minister, replacing the previously named Roberto Salas who last week turned down the appointment after disclosing possible conflicts of interest.
  • OIL FUTURES: NYMEX RBOB strengthens as USAC gasoline stocks remain tight despite build
    NYMEX RBOB futures rallied against the broader energy complex June 3 as a modest US gasoline build failed to alleviate regional tightness ahead of the high-demand summer driving season.
  • June 6 elections decisive for Mexico's power sector
    Mexico's June 6 elections will be decisive for the future of the energy sector as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador seeks to gain enough support to revise the country's constitution and put a formal end to the country's energy liberalization.
  • EU climate proposals for shipping could cause biofuels overreliance: ICS
    **Biofuel prices at record high on high demand, tight supply **EU targets flag-neutral measures
  • Another fire in Iran hits oil pipeline after naval ship sinks, Tehran refinery ablaze
    **Naval support vessel Kharg sank in Gulf of Oman **Firefighters battled vessel fire for 20 hours
  • OIL FUTURES: Overnight rally fades following US refined product builds
    **US gasoline stocks climb 1.5 million barrels **Crude stocks draw 5.08 million barrels
  • TFG Marine, d'Amico lead bio-bunkers project in Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp
    **Supplies with B30 bunker **Expanded trials to start mid-June
  • Russia's Lukoil 'happy' to resume talks on Iranian projects once US sanctions lifted
    **Energy ministers meet to discuss joint projects, investments **Iran nuclear deal set to be finalized before June 18 election
  • CMB opens Antwerp renewable hydrogen multimodal refueling station
    "It is the first refueling station in the world that produces green hydrogen" via an integrated electrolyzer and compressor, CMB.TECH said.
  • Pakistan's oil products sales rise 18% in first 11 months of fiscal 2020-21
    Fuel oil sales have grown primarily because of the prevalent gas shortage during the November-March period.
  • Yara inks agreement with Japanese maritime companies for ammonia-fueled gas carrier
    **To study operational requirements, ship design, regulatory compliance **Major bunker hubs like Singapore exploring ammonia potential
  • Shipping group BIMCO prepares new charter party clauses for carbon compliance
    **BIMCO study highlights commercial, contractual challenges **Cost sharing to be focus of BIMCO clauses
  • S Korea's June bunker supply to stay at low levels, keep prices elevated: sources
    **South Korea's bunker supply likely around 500,000 mt in June **High prices unlikely to attract demand from China
  • Singapore LSMGO prices may decline amid likely rise in LCO supply
    "More LCO will go into the LSMGO pool, and most of it will likely come to Singapore given that it has the biggest pie [of bunkering in Asia]," a trader said.

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China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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 forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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