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