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February 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • New clause on the anvil to curb AIS abuse
  • Surge in container shipping rates seen bogging down post-Covid recovery
  • Wan Hai Lines announces launch of 4 independent weekly services from Asia to USWC
  • Yang Ming to take delivery of 4th of fourteen 11,000 TEU vessels
  • ICES Advisory on Budget 2021 related changes in EDI System
  • Import duty cut on steel products seen opening doors for inward shipments
  • Key export & import commodities in January 2021
  • Textiles industry urges govt to withdraw import duty on cotton
  • CEVA Logistics completes full charter project of RoRo vessel to deliver thousands of cars
  • Global logistics industry seen bouncing back
  • Higher logistics cost & less space on ships raise concerns on losing export orders
  • Railways implementing tariff & non-tariff measures to attract more freight
  • India's GDP seen rebounding strongly in 2021-22 due to reforms
  • DB Schenker collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate its global digital logistics aims
  • G20 business body chooses ICS as official partner

International Transport Journalweb site
  • At the gates of London
  • RCH starts testing e-hybrid mainline locomotive
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to begin Webcargo rollout
  • Next integration step for Hamburg Süd
  • Weeding rail tracks the green way
  • ONE's great leap
  • Kenyans and Canadians plan first "Dreamfreighter"
  • Dubai vaccine alliance ready for take off
  • Fund supports US rail environmental project
  • Another victim of the pandemic
  • Karin Rådström welcomed on board
  • New terminal in Alexandria
  • Once upon a time in Mexico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Carrier reliability hits rock bottom
  • Port Nola gains VP and CCO
  • Special trains during pandemic
  • Greiwing enlarges footprint in Hamburg
  • Strategic partnership at Milan MXP

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Load factors in air cargo still flying, but a 'slight softening' may be in sight
  • European road freight rates, driven down by pandemic, may be recovering
  • More automation needed as demand for warehousing outpaces supply
  • Australia calls on carriers for sweeper vessels to clear empty-box logjam
  • Call for review of 'vexatious' NI Protocol after problems with customs checks
  • Yang Ming takes early delivery of new box ship for transpacific service
  • Poul Hestbaek to be Hamburg Süd CEO as Arnt Vespermann steps down
  • Supply chain radar: Mind the (credit rating) gap

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping's James Tyrrell as chair
    Global marine mutual insurer North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as the new chair of its board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, while Ioanna Procopiou has become the club's first female vice-chair.
  • Titan LNG charters LNG bunkering vessel
    Amsterdam-headquartered independent LNG supplier Titan LNG has reached an agreement to charter in NYK Line's LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge. Previously known as the Engie Zeebrugge, NYK renamed the vessel after becoming
  • Callan awarded long-term Corpus Christi dredging contract
    Callan Marine has been awarded the long-term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi. "The Port of Corpus Christi is a vital piece of our waterway
  • Stena Line plans to operate fossil-free RoPax vessels by 2030
    North European passenger and cargo ferry specialist Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg, Sweden, and Frederikshavn, Denmark, by no later than 2030.
  • New BOEM Director hits ground running with offshore wind announcement
    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management has a new Director: Amanada Lefton. She most recently served as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's First Assistant Secretary for Energy
  • Iran Sanctions: U.S. seeks forfeiture of oil on Maranakis tanker
    The United States has filed a forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that all oil aboard a Liberian-flagged vessel, the M/T Achilleas (IMO No. 9398072),

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Extreme weather in the Pacific 'needs more research', say scientists
    The phenomenon, which is described as 'plume of precipitable water vapour', extended from Hawaii to California, also prompting 17 of 38...
  • US files lawsuit to seize Iranian oil on board Greek tanker
    The 2010-built, 298,763 dwt Achilleas (IMO 9398072) last reported position was off the coast of Guyana in South America. The Port of New...
  • Euronav 'future-proofing' with ammonia suezmaxes
    Much of the company's fourth-quarter presentation revolved around the prospects of environmental technology and shipping's emissions-reduction predicament, showcasing their ever-increasing...
  • Abandoned bulker crew on hunger strike over unpaid wages
    Repeated attempts to resolve the situation have fallen on deaf ears, and the handysize bulker remains at Shuaiba port in...
  • From the News Desk: Virus spurs shipping's digitalisation
    Coronavirus may be the cultural push shipping has long needed to spur its digitalisation. How well operators manage this transition...
  • 'Fraudulent' website targets North Group
    'If you receive any unusual or unsolicited emails for which you are unsure of their origin, please contact your normal...
  • Weekly Briefing: Box bonanza beckons | Tanker troubles continue | Seasonal bulker lull
    This week: All eyes are on container line results to gauge the full extent of the surge in demand and...
  • Can freeports boost the UK's post-Brexit trade?
    The scale and ambition of some of the bids made by ports in combination with local businesses shows that the...
  • Caribbean refinery restart to boost compliant fuel supply
    The refinery is well-situated to process a mix of feedstocks - including a growing supply of Latin American sour crudes...
  • Hamburg Süd chief executive Vespermann steps down
    Arnt Vespermann spent more than 20 years at the German carrier. He will be replaced by chief commercial officer Poul...
  • Boxship owners fix for longer periods to lock in gains
    Tonnage providers are benefiting from higher rates in a buoyant market. Now is a good time to look for longer...
  • Castor Maritime buys first kamsarmaxes
    Purchases underline a turn towards larger bulkers
  • Euronav says freight rate pressure to last through 2021
    The company suffered losses in the fourth quarter as crude oil demand did not pick up and supply cuts continued...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Revealed: The subterfuge tanker fleet keeping Venezuelan and Iranian crude flowing | Disagreement on ship prices stalls...
  • Ammonia retrofits for LNG-fuelled ships to pick up in 2030s
    Ships currently running on liquefied natural gas are forecast to switch to ammonia rather than hydrogen as a next-generation fuel, DNV...
  • Samsung Heavy wins orders for another 13,000 teu pair
    Deal comes as major South Korean shipbuilders have revealed their order targets for 2021, showing optimism about a market recovery
  • Seasonal lull hits bulkers but agri-commodities provide support
    The shortage of available containers in many export ports, especially in China, could see increasing demand for dry bulk tonnage...
  • EIA: US energy use will take years to reach pre-pandemic levels
    The EIA reference case sees US crude production rising above 13m bpd by 2025, peaking at 13.88m bpd in 2034...
  • Singapore arbitration body and Baltic Exchange sign collaboration deal
    The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and Baltic Exchange Asia see many areas in which they can complement each other and...
  • Westports volumes drop slightly on lockdown impact
    The above-average container yard utilisation and yard congestion in the fourth quarter of 2020 affected Westports as well as many...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Soaring visibility demand a sign of heightened B2B delivery expectations
  • Outlook 2021: Software providers say data quality at the heart of cargo visibility challenge
  • US importers still dependent on China sourcing in a pinch
  • Shippers pushing back on steep Asia-Europe contract rate hikes
  • US high and heavy imports see rebound as 2021 opens
  • Investors arm Slync.io with more cash to grow logistics automation platform

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Wind shift: Scorpio Bulkers makes official its name change to Eneti
    Company's massive bet on dry bulk from 2013 never quite panned out
  • Stifel bullish on dry bulk shipping despite falling capesize rates
    Investment bank raises ratings on two bulker owners
  • Nasdaq-listed shipping player enters Bitcoin mining amid crypto fever
    Sino-Global Shipping America wants to enhance logistics platform with 'innovative technologies'
  • Zim breaks through IPO price after week of recovery
    Israeli liner player makes it back from 23% loss on initial trading day
  • New boss takes the helm at Hamburg Sud as Vespermann steps down
    Maersk opts for 'continuity' in appointing shipping veteran Poul Hestbaek to top of German liner company
  • Vroon crewman wins $2,500 safety award for quick thinking on livestock ship
    Sherwin Montano nominated by colleagues after spotting dangers of horizontal ladder mounted from bunker barge
  • Total and Alfa Laval join AP Moller's decarbonisation lab
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping forms partnership with two major players
  • VLGC spot rates crash $80,000 in a month as tonnage list swells
    Brokers report that no cargoes are left unfixed for February as US exports fall
  • Raft of boxships needed to restore balance as Los Angeles congestion spikes
    Charter costs of replacements would hit $1.4m per day, Alphaliner calculates
  • In the modern shipping world, the new watchword is 'seller beware'
    An owner's responsibility these days does not stop when it has disposed of a vessel
  • Suez Canal wins over Panama on January LNG carrier transits
    Seasonal congestion is likely to continue during US export spikes, Kpler says
  • MX Bulk sells two kamsarmax newbuildings
    Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China
  • US issues licence permitting payments to Venezuelan maritime agency
    Sanctions against INEA prevented any goods from getting into the South American country
  • Maran UK to appeal court ruling on Bangladesh recycling death
    Tanker owner appealing against earlier ruling to allow a claim against it to proceed to trial
  • Stolt Tankers brings in Shell man Hoekstra to speed IPO
    Chemical tanker owner appoints experienced oil and gas executive as chief financial officer
  • Two decades of pain stopping yards from coming up with decarbonisation designs
    Reinhard Luken defends the cash-burning sector from charges of silence on eco matters
  • EU puts 'cold ironing' for ships in ports back on agenda and Yara Marine jumps in
    The European Parliament's aim to ban emissions in ports can create huge demand, says Norwegian group expanding into green technology
  • Quick thinking needed as clock ticks down on EEXI compliance
    Incoming efficiency standards mean up to 80% of the trading fleet will have to upgrade
  • Pareto Shipbrokers recruiting as Tom Sunderland takes over in Aberdeen
    Offshore and renewables specialist wants to expand operations despite impact of pandemic
  • Titan LNG builds fleet with long-term charter from NYK
    LNG bunker supplier remains in the market for opportunistic long-term vessel charters as it holds off on final newbuilding decision
  • Charity MENAS making progress on persuading owners to pay their navigation dues
    Organisation that runs Middle East navigational infrastructure formalises payment deal with agency Inchcape
  • Altera eyes tanker sales and partnerships after $73m loss
    Tanker and FPSO group calls in financial advisers to promote growth
  • From $80bn to zero: where do European yards go after collapse of cruiseships?
    TradeWinds panellists debate the future of shipbuilding as the passenger sector falls away in the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Book club turns a new page in race and ethnicity conversation
    Inspired by Black Lives Matter, co-founders want to create a channel for education and dialogue
  • Just the job: 'Positive disruptors' help add diversity to interviews
    Pool of volunteers can aid companies in forming inclusive panels to select recruits
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen fined $18m for cartel collusion in Australia
    Owner says court ruling marks 'closure' in long-running car carrier probe
  • Euronav adds another $50m to share buyback target
    Owner believes stock is heavily discounted compared to the price of a new VLCC
  • Euronav speeds up 27-ship docking programme after fourth quarter loss
    Belgian tanker owner says final three months were among most challenging in recent memory
  • MX Bulk sells off two kamsarmax newbuildings
    Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China
  • Fredriksen vehicle Aeternum 'no retreat from shipping'
    New team of advisors is said not to be a sign that the tycoon is pulling back from his usual hands-on investment style as he plans succession
  • Remoy Shipping secures charters for half of former Hermitage PSV fleet
    Norwegian manager has now fixed six vessels on term deals after Nordic banks took control
  • Pratap Shirke: 'My father-in-law was right - I lost my shirt on that first ship'
    The shipping veteran reflects on a career in the industry and the P&I business
  • LNG shipowners could fall victim to fresh US Myanmar sanctions
    Wood Mackenzie says any such moves could make it difficult for gas carrier owners to import cargoes
  • Maran Tankers discusses dual-fuel VLCCs with Samsung Heavy Industries
    Greek owner switches yards and embraces new fuelling choice for next generation of vessels
  • Zhonggu inks $350m order for 10 panamax boxships at Yangzijiang
    Newbuildings will drive fleet efficiency and strengthen its position in domestic market
  • Castor Maritime snaps up second kamsarmax in as many days
    Growing Cyprus-based shipowner takes recent spending in the secondhand market to close to $50m
  • Sinokor presses pause on three LNG newbuildings
    Hull numbers show ships ordered at SHI two years ago were due to deliver in 2021 and 2022

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Ocean container losses topple annual average in 2 months
    The discharging of damaged containers continues nearly two months after the storm-battered ONE Apus arrived in Japan.
  • Port of Long Beach's 2020 grew from bad to best
    Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero delivers a melodious annual report.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Fuel oil arbitrage to Asia draws support from weakening freight
    The arbitrage to send fuel oil to Asia from the North Sea on Suezmaxes is open and drawing support from weakening freight rates, market participants said, with cold weather boosting Asian demand.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's CPC sells 40,000 mt low sulfur fuel oil combo cargo for Feb 8-19 loading
    CPC has also issued a buy tender seeking 40,000 mt of 0.3% sulfur fuel oil for delivery at Keelung over March, a company source said. The company imports LSFO on behalf of Taiwan Power Co., which consumes LSFO at its power plants.
  • Brazil's Petrobras registers increase in Jan ULSD sales, sees exports flat in 2021
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras registered record sales and output of ultra low sulfur diesel in 2020 despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with 2021 getting off to a strong start that underscores growing signs of recovery in domestic demand, according to the company's director for sales and logistics.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 3.4% on week as high Rhine levels hinder navigation
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 3.4% week on week to 2.662 million mt in the week to Feb. 3, Insights Global data released Feb. 4 showed.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Korea's Hyundai Oilbank raises Q1 crude throughput by 12%
    South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank has raised its crude throughput by 12% in the first quarter on expectations that refining margins will recover in 2021 due to the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, a company official said Feb. 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude pushes to 1-year highs as OPEC+ cuts tighten supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures pushed to fresh one-year highs Feb. 4 as the market eyed a tightening global supply picture.
  • Brazil's Petrobras 2020 refinery output up 2.8% despite pandemic
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras raised refinery output 2.8% year on year in 2020 as global demand for ULSD and low sulfur bunker fuel offset pandemic-related declines in domestic markets, the company said Feb. 2.
  • Peninsula adds LNG to bunkering business
    **Strategy part of efforts to focus on energy transition **Growing interest in duel-fueled vessels from customers
  • Tough conditions in store for tankers till at least H2 2021: Euronav
    **Too many ships chasing too few cargoes, says CEO **Hopeful that high scrapping rates will help reduce tonnage
  • LNG BUNKER WEEKLY: Avenir launches largest LNG bunker vessel
    Avenir launched the world's largest LNG bunker ship Avenir Allegiance on Jan. 28, with a capacity of 20,000 cu m. The ship, launched Jan. 27 at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, will be delivered from CIMC in the third quarter, according to Avenir.
  • Total joins Maersk Mc-Kinney R&D center for zero carbon shipping
    **Alternative shipping fuels in early development **Maersk aims for zero CO2 emissions by 2050 **Total looking for 'carbon neutrality solutions'
  • Kuwait HSFO cargo imports likely to continue till 2022: FGE
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp. bought two 80,000-mt cargoes of high sulfur fuel oil in January and will likely buy more this year as its Clean Fuel Project (CFP) gains momentum, said Facts Global Energy this week.
  • Ammonia could help address decarbonization challenge in shipping: CNC
    **Industry collaboration, support from financiers warranted **Companies should start vetting ammonia as an option
  • Middle East and North Africa economy contracted 3.8% in 2020: IMF
    **Expects recovery to prepandemic levels in 2022 **Developing green infrastructure to accelerate recovery **COVID-19 vaccines critical for economic growth
  • Shell to 'accelerate' transformation as upstream oil and gas weighs on Q4 results
    **Forecasts Q1 recovery in upstream output, refinery throughput **LNG division, chemicals provide resilience through downturn **Strategy update due to be published Feb 11
  • CHINA DATA: Independent refineries' Jan crude imports jump 35% from Dec to 18.16 mil mt
    **Volume surges on new quota allocation for 2021 **Imports to ebb in coming months on weak demand **Hengli, ZPC contribute to Jan increment
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 180 CST HSFO for Mar 11-12 delivery
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation. The company last purchased 30,000 mt of 180 CST HSFO for delivery Feb. 26-27 from Vitol, S&P Global Platts reported earlier.
  • Panama Canal sets new monthly record in January for LNG transits: operator
    Fifty-eight LNG vessels transited through the Neopanamax Locks last month, the Authority said.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Outright prices rebound on tight supply; retail bunker market demand below normal
    Singapore is expected to receive about 2.5 million mt of low sulfur fuel oil from the West in February, traders said.
  • Bio-LNG a prime pathway to carbon neutrality in shipping: SEA-LNG
    "Bio-LNG is a credible zero-carbon pathway with massive, unrealized potential," SEA-LNG said.

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