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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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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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 conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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