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March 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • Continued collaboration with customers key to help ease supply chain overload, says MSC official
  • Freight rates for mid-sized bulkers seen benefiting in post-pandemic period
  • No solid pattern seen in detention increase
  • Ocean freight spot rates remain close to record highs
  • Singapore becomes first country to ratify key global navigation convention
  • China's exports jump 154.9 pc in Feb.
  • Exporters wary of developing situation in Myanmar
  • India imposes anti-dumping duty on black toner in powder form from China, Malaysia & Taiwan
  • Congestion impacting US West Coast ports
  • Revised tariff structure & berthing policy
  • More dedicated freight corridors on the anvil
  • Global economic recovery seen; depends on progress of vaccination
  • India's economic outlook looks bright in coming fiscal
  • Capt. Subramaniam IAPH President-elect for 2021-2023

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Well prepared
  • Bringing Thai Cargo back on track
  • Now four round-trips in key service
  • Two appointments at American Club
  • 2020: Ranking of European Ports
  • Ready for e-commerce?
  • Very big transactions
  • Solar powered system tracks milk deliveries
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics gains CCO
  • Better rates with environmental standards
  • Swiss Post against the trend
  • Another stop on Vladivostok-Moscow route
  • Partly sunny over Southern France
  • New aviation business development manager
  • Investments in Brake port
  • Roll-out starts in Madrid
  • Eco-friendly solution within network
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Unmasking creative smuggling methods

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • UK delays implementation of phased Brexit border checks
  • How box lines can break free of the 'boom-and-bust treadmill' to stay profitable
  • Supply chains unravel as Myanmar military escalates retaliation to protests
  • Customs authorities should align with digital TIR, set to hit the road in May
  • UK government accused of 'spin-doctoring of the highest order' over freight movement
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo takes off and signs up with digital booking platform
  • Congress pushes FMC to act on carriers opting for empty boxes vs exports
  • American Airlines Cargo deploys bots and AI to boost efficiency
  • Market insight: The dawn of the M&A decade - and then some

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • Chinese yard launches first of two new rail ferries for U.S. operator
    China's CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company has launched the first of two new rail ferries for Jacksonville, Fla., headquartered CG Railway (CGR). The ferries, the first of which is set to start
  • Philadelphia Ship Repair gets $16.2 million MSC award
    Philadelphia Ship Repair LLC, Philadelphia, Pa., has been awarded a $16,243,619 firm-fixed-price contract (N32205-21-C-4065) for a 46-calendar-day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and dry docking for the dry cargo, ammunition ship
  • First U.S.-built Chartwell 24 CTV goes to work
    The offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) Atlantic Endeavor, owned and operated by Quonset Point, R.I., based Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) has recently been delivered to support Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore
  • Thai GDMA exec extradited as "Fat Leonard" probe continues
    Pornpun Settaphakorn, a former executive of foreign defense contractor Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) who oversaw the company's Thailand office, appeared in federal court in San Diego, March 8, following her extradition
  • VIDEO: Vard delivers second Coral Expeditions ship
    Norwegian headquartered Fincantieri subsidiary Vard reports that its Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam has delivered Coral Geographer, the second of two Vard 6 01 design expedition cruise vessels ordered by Australia's Coral
  • Shell to charter in ten LNG-fueled VLCC newbuilds
    Shell today signed agreements to charter 10 new crude tankers powered by dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines. Four of the very large crude carriers (VLCCs) have been chartered from Switzerland based
  • $5 billion "moon shot" proposal for shipping decarbonization
    Governments controlling a major share of the world merchant fleet yesterday submitted a "moon shot" proposal to to the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO), calling for the establishment of a $5
  • Broussard gears up for seawall work with Sennebogen 875 R-HD
    Abbeville, La., based Broussard Brothers LLC is one of the leading marine and land construction contractors on the U.S. Gulf Coast. As well as marine towing, dock and crane services, the family-owned

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: Is the box party ending? | Tanker bulls take the long view | Capes rebound
    There are signs that container freight rates are peaking not because of inherent demand, but due to supply chain congestion...
  • From the News Desk: Contained fury
    Lawmakers have called for closer scrutiny of container carriers as the hue and cry over high freight rates and supply...
  • Piraeus clings to southern Europe container crown
    In the past year, Greek port remained the largest for container throughput in the region, a title it first claimed...
  • New Opec forecasts to weigh on Middle East Gulf exports
    Little room for Opec exporters to lift cargoes, keep market balanced and retain higher crude prices which may delay recovery...
  • Castor eyes further fleet growth after kamsarmax deal
    Nasdaq-listed owner has stepped up the pace in 2021, with seven secondhand acquisitions in little more than two months
  • UK ports split on delay to post-Brexit import checks
    The UK has delayed post-Brexit checks on some imports from the EU by six months to give businesses more time...
  • Marshall Islands demands $100 tax on shipping emissions
    The Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands have made a landmark proposal to the International Maritime Organization to charge by 2025...
  • D'Amico hopeful of product tanker uplift
    The company, which posted a profit in 2020 versus a loss the year earlier, is betting on a recovery from...
  • Shipping's focus should be on competencies, not experience, says V.Group
    A V.Group briefing digs into shipping's reluctance to move away from requiring industry experience and finds the future lies with...
  • Shell signs charter agreements for 10 new LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    The first of the new tankers will be delivered from the DSME yard in South Korea in 2022, bringing the...
  • World boxship fleet update: An orderly orderbook
    Uncertainty about future fuel choices and a lack of yard slots means there will be no rush to newbuildings as...
  • Asian buyers extend reach for LNG purchases
    Poten & Partners flags a trend among Asian buyers to purchase cargoes with longer shipping tonne miles
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Casualty reporting falling short of targets | Maritime Risk Briefing: Why subterfuge shipping requires greater industry scrutiny...
  • Keep quiet and carry on: Seafarers speak out on work hours
    The current generation of seafarers have been told to accept long hours and tough conditions. Unlike previous generations, they are...
  • Congress says carriers are undermining US export trade
    The lawmakers raised 'mounting concern' about reports that some vessel-operating common carriers are declining to ship US agricultural commodity exports...
  • US to sanction Isis unit linked to LNG project attack in Africa
    The US State Department will sanction a group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Mozambique and its leader, Abu...
  • Qatar Petroleum joins project to develop new LNG carrier
    Qatar's national oil company has joined a shipbuilding project that will help it to enjoy potential cost savings. LNT Marine's...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • Hot US truck market emerges from February freeze
  • JOC Rankings: US LTL sector sees ongoing rebound on rising share of retail freight
  • Adani's latest port investment poised to reconfigure India maritime play
  • New normal in LA-LB means congestion at least until summer
  • TPM21: Surprise demand, not greed, sent container rates soaring

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • Apollo Management confirms selloff of 4m Genco Shipping shares
    Foundational private equity backer is down to fewer than 400,000 units, or 1% of the stock
  • Chemical tanker boarded in Gulf of Guinea as crew rushes to citadel
  • Chemical tanker reportedly boarded in Gulf of Guinea
  • Explosion reported on Iranian boxship near Israel
    Unconfirmed reports surfaced on social media
  • Scorpio Tankers carries first jet fuel cargo 'in many months'
    Robert Bugbee sees market turning for LR2s in last few days, with smaller tonnage next
  • DNB's Tsakonas: 'Words are cheap' in decarbonising shipping
    Companies across shipping industry - including yards and charterers - are urged to 'put their money where their mouth is'
  • Shipowners should plan for, not plot against, inevitable EU carbon trading scheme
    Real issues remain to be resolved over European Commission's plans to tackle climate change, but much of the criticism is just foot-dragging
  • Epic Gas and Lauritzen Kosan finalise merger
    A name change to BW Epic Kosan is on the way as fleet of 76 small LPG carriers comes together
  • Has DPGC made an offer for SCI that the government cannot refuse?
    Indian conglomerate says its 'aggressive' bid for state shipowner will be hard to turn down
  • Rise in cargoes lifts struggling VLGC numbers off the floor
    Baltic spot index boosted by 25% with help from buying interest in Asia
  • Eastern Pacific sells pair of 13-year-old aframaxes
    Tankers have reportedly gone to undisclosed Norwegian buyer
  • d'Amico International Shipping bucks trend with fourth-quarter profit
    Listed, more spot-oriented rivals dipped into the red between October and December
  • Decarbonisation is the new frontier for ship managers
    Managers are looking to partner owners in finding alternative fuels and propulsion systems to operate greener ships
  • Work could start on world's first ship tunnel next year
    Norwegian project moves ahead as government gives green light for $334m construction
  • RightShip reveals 'significant expansion' as it doubles vetting items
    Ship-vetting agency adds new welfare, human rights, flag and classification criteria
  • Shell goes big with charter deals for 10 new LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    Advantage Tankers, AET and International Seaways step up to build vessels at DSME against seven-year deals
  • Laskaridis reshuffle leaves Panos branch of family in charge of shipping
    Laskaridis family delineates its extensive onshore and offshore assets to prepare handover to next generation
  • Stena Line mounts multipronged effort to bring more women into its management ranks
    Ferry owner hopes to have men and women in equal numbers someday
  • First salvos filed in battle between management and activist over Tidewater board
    Bob Robotti has put up three candidates for the offshore player's board, while Tidewater accuses him of conflicts of interest
  • Maersk linked to $1bn sale of its reefer container unit
    Danish giant has not denied a report it is exploring disposal of Maersk Container Industry
  • Biden bounce-back: Iranian tanker shipments to China rise amid change in Washington
    Shipowners in sanctioned operations enjoy buoyant trade as others suffer from weak rates
  • Has DPGC made an offer for SCI that the state can't refuse?
    Indian conglomerate says its 'aggressive' bid for state shipowner will be hard to turn down
  • Has DPGC made an offer for SCI that the government can't refuse?
    Indian conglomerate says its 'aggressive' bid for state shipowner will be hard to turn down
  • Bimco proposes alternative carbon efficiency rating to help older ships
    Organisation working with naval architects to produce accurate reference speed where sea trial data has been lost
  • American Club makes senior staff appointments in Piraeus
    Marine insurer takes on Hill Dickinson partner and promotes another employee internally
  • Apollo Management emerges behind huge sale of Genco Shipping shares
    Private equity firm that employs Genco chairman sells most of its stake
  • Apollo Management blasts off Genco Shipping platform with huge sale
    Private equity firm that employs Genco chairman sells most of its stake
  • Equinor ends KNOT Offshore charter as tanker owner reports engine damage
    But US-listed shuttle tanker owner says it has secured new three-year fixed time charter contracts for the vessels
  • AlixPartners study: Carriers have a chance to break the cycle
    Consultancy says the fundamentals are in place to breakaway from the boom-bust cycle of the past 30 years
  • Floating wind player BW Ideol launches $68m share sale ahead of Oslo listing
    BW Group-backed French company set to debut on Euronext Growth exchange on 18 March
  • Morten Hoegh reveals thinking behind taking Hoegh LNG private
    Chairman talks zero-carbon solutions, share price disappointments, pandemic partnership search and priorities
  • Equinor ends KNOT charter as MLP reports engine damage to second ship
    But US-listed master limited says it has secured new three-year fixed time charter contracts for the vessels
  • Castor takes 2021 S&P spend to over $100m with latest kamsarmax buy
    Rapidly expanding shipowner has now bought four kamsarmaxes, two LR2s and a capesize since January
  • Zhichuan International scraps rare hybrid container-passenger ship
    Demolition deal leaves only five of the type still in service worldwide
  • Samsung ordered to pay Stena $411m after losing drillship arbitration battle
    Yard says decision sets a bad precedent for the delay of ship construction by buyers when market conditions worsen
  • China's New Times homes in on $800m LNG-fuelled bulker deal
    Rumours swirl over mystery backer behind latest move on newcastlemax newbuildings for Project Himalaya, but who is about to summit?
  • NYK Line sells 2011 capesize for strongest price in over two years
    Asset prices continue to climb in resurgent dry markets as Japanese owner inks deal with Greek buyer
  • Newbuilding boom to test yards' restraint in reactivating capacity
    Major yards say they will keep redundant facilities shut over uncertainty of future costs

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • New DHL hub boosts Milan airport's cargo traffic
    E-commerce is the growth engine for air cargo. It's why DHL Express just added a new air/parcel hub in Milan, Italy.
  • South Carolina Ports finding groove with rail
    "As retail imports continue to boom during the pandemic, the ability to quickly move goods from ships to the hinterland via rail is paramount," says...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2021
  • PODCAST: Pandemic, politics usher uncertainty into Brazil diesel market
  • South Korea's March low sulfur bunker imports to decline from Feb
  • Asia LR1 rates trade at 2021 high as tankers delay return to Middle East: sources
    At current bunker prices, LR1s are likely to earn around $8,000 daily on the benchmark PG-Japan route and another $3,000/d on backhaul, according to shipping industry estimates.
  • Platts to reflect CPC Blend crude standard cargo size of 90,000 mt
  • Shell charters 10 new VLCCs with dual-fueled LNG engines

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Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
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