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February 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth in first quarter of 2021
  • IMO designates 2021 as year of action for seafarers
  • Maersk to operate world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023
  • Import of palm oil up
  • Introduction of online e-Certificate Management System for Imports
  • Dighi Port becomes 12th port to join APSEZ's string of economic gateways across the Indian coast
  • India seeking govt-to-govt agreement on terminal presence at Colombo Port
  • Construction of DFCs being continuously monitored; capex utilisation up
  • First container train flagged off from Jodhpur (ICD Basni) to APM Terminals Pipavav
  • Logistics constraints seen impacting sugar exports
  • Comprehensive economic cooperation & partnership agreement between India & Mauritius approved
  • Fifteen states complete ease of doing business reforms
  • India, UK agree to deepen cooperation through Enhanced Trade Partnership
  • Guidelines on e-commerce for exporters on the anvil
  • MSC salutes Anastasia seafarers on safe return to India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Extending Egypt's intermodal corridor
  • MAJ warns of a seafarers' exodus
  • Ryder on the run
  • Italy's minister for infrastructure and transport
  • Operate more trains with a mouse click
  • A coalition for ten LNG vessels
  • Air Austral's third cargo-only flight in February
  • New managing director and chairman
  • Sustainable steel distribution
  • Volumes to persist, says NRF
  • ASL converts option
  • Endless summer?
  • Wallenius SOL calling Lübeck
  • Special hazmat load securely delivered
  • Stihl fully automated in Italy
  • Jolie Cosman joins Deugro USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Counterfeiters strike wrong note

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Forwarders to negotiate rates with airlines in Unicef vaccine programme
  • ECU suffering customer dissatisfaction as confusion reigns over cyber attack
  • Maersk to launch the world's first carbon-neutral box ship by 2023
  • Danaos profits and recharters on the up as liner 'purple patch' continues
  • When the chips are down, logistics players must find new strategies
  • Brexit? No problem on our side, says Port of Calais Boulogne chairman
  • Distinguishing rice from wrong: lessons from a Hamburg cocaine bust
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics break-up charm offensive under way
  • Against the odds: Chained to the wheel
  • Snapshot: Port volumes as muddy as hell

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Oaktree takes a stake in Rand Logistics
    Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) has agreed to sell what it calls "a significant minority stake" in Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation
  • VIDEO: Car carrier giant plans to build wind-powered PCTC
    Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen is planning to build the world's first full-size wind-powered pure car and truck carrier. To be called Orcelle Wind, the 220 meters x 40 meters ship will have the
  • David S. Jansen joins Blank Rome Government Relations
    Blank Rome Government Relations LLC reports that David S. Jansen has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Washington, D.C., office. Jansen most recently served as the Democratic staff director
  • Silicon Valley AI developer takes ship performance solutions "out of stealth mode"
    Japan's K-Line is to fit 300 ships with an AI (artificial intelligence) based performance analysis solution developed by Palo Alto, Calif., based Bearing Inc., a company backed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng's
  • TTB: Big River Coalition's Sean Duffy to speak on Mississippi River channel deepening
    At this year's free virtual presentation of Marine Log's TTB -Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, being held March 23 and 24, Sean Duffy, senior executive director of the Big River Coalition, will
  • Empire Wind awards FEED contract for wind turbine foundations
    In another sign that U.S. offshore wind development is moving right along, Empire Offshore Wind LLC has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract that will see Oslo-headquartered Aker Solutions study
  • Great Lakes Dredge reports an "exceptional" year, despite pandemic
    The largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. "Great Lakes
  • Maersk plans to operate carbon-neutral liner vessel by 2023
    A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that it will launch of the world's first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of its initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Halt in force on US Gulf LNG exports
    Moves by LNG producers to cut back gas consumption will lead to reduction in exports from the US, hitting shipping...
  • FSL Trust lines up product tanker sales
    "Earnings prospects for LR2 product tankers in the short-term have fundamentally weakened due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus...
  • Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog
    The decision to divert ships from America's premier port comes as the Federal Maritime Commission steps up its enquiry into...
  • Port of New York-New Jersey sees record throughput in 2020
    PNYNJ recovered from the first-half losses to end 2020 with a new container record of 7.6m teu, a 1.5% rise...
  • Vietnam shipowners linked to sanctioned oil trades
    Vessel-tracking data shows the vessels frequently spoof location and switch off Automatic Identification System to obfuscate the origin and destination...
  • Another Maersk boxship loses containers in north Pacific storm
    Extreme weather in the north Pacific has led to a number of incidents of containers lost overboard. Latest event is...
  • Golden Ocean launches private placement as it buys 18 bulkers from affiliate
    The purchase has been made at the low point in the cycle with "attractive financing" attached, Golden Ocean said. It...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans wind-powered ro-ro
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has unveiled a concept for the world's first wind-powered pure car and truck carrier, saying its design could...
  • Clubs go easy on worst-hit shipping sectors in tough renewal round
    'It's all well and good saying, we need 5%, but what are people paying to start with? Five per cent...
  • TECO 2030 plots mega-hydrogen factory in Norway
    The Norwegian company wants to build a 1.2 gigawatt hydrogen fuel cell factory to service ships and heavy duty installations...
  • Retail investors buy into shipping
    Share prices have risen an average of 34% across the shipping portfolio since the start of the year, according to...
  • DNV GL shines light on the 'dark side' of innovation
    Decarbonisation is creating a safety gap, which, if left unmanaged, could delay industry progress, says DNV GL's head of maritime...
  • InceMaritime adds tech to legal and consultancy expertise
    US-based Mission Secure has linked up with InceMaritime to provide cyber threat hunting and incident response to Ince's clients. This...
  • Weekly Briefing: Tankers endure negative earnings | Box success uneven | Dry attracts investor attention
    This week: Before anyone gets too excited about oil price and talk of a super-cycle everyone would do well to...
  • Firefighting standards are not fit for the age of ultra-large containerships
    Fires on containerships can be dangerous and devastating. But even on the biggest boxships, crew are only required to have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: P&I clubs 'getting big rate rises' as renewal deadline looms | Does shipping need its own ammonia rules...
  • Kim Heng makes inroads with Taiwan offshore wind JV
    Offshore wind projects are yielding better margins than those in the oil and gas sector, says Kim Heng executive chairman
  • Dry bulk tonne-mile demand falls as Argentine grains miss the boat
    Pacific demand for Argentine wheat has dropped as Asian grain buyers shift to abundant Australian produce. In the first two...
  • Maersk to launch first carbon-neutral ship within two years
    Maersk plans to have a methanol-fuelled ship in its fleet by 2023. All newbuildings following that will have the ability...
  • Hutchison looks to expand Oman container terminal
    The study will start this year and will assess the social, environmental, logistical, in-country value and economic impacts of any...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains
  • Container lines ordered to explain detention, demurrage assessment
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen designing wind-propelled ro-ro ship
  • Trade financing startup nabs $7.8 million in funding
  • Some shippers gaining competitive edge via higher industry rates
  • New visibility entrant Vizion API gets seed funding
  • Maersk to deploy first zero-carbon container ship by 2023

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Costa Cruises pushes fleet suspension to late March
    The Italian Carnival brand expects to sail two more ships in May
  • IMO, WISTA International launch survey for women in shipping
    The two intend to repeat the survey every three years amid greater efforts to diversify shipping
  • Flex LNG opts for spot exposure but will shift to term when 'time is right'
    A steam and diesel-electric ships are struggling to compete as tougher emissions regulations kick in, says owner
  • Golden Ocean to spend $752m on bulkers from John Fredriksen's private arm
    Acquisition would brings the New York-listed owner's fleet count to 96 ships
  • Billion-dollar shipping week for dry freight derivatives, says FIS
    New record in trading volumes smashes the record set in 2008, during the last shipping cycle boom
  • SFL nets $17.5m from sale of stake in ultra-large boxships
    Losses confirmed on drill rigs as company shifts focus to assets with low carbon footprint
  • Seanergy prices $75m offer with eye focused on more capesizes
    The New York-listed owner just expanded its pureplay fleet to 12 capesizes
  • Cleaves sees early signs of 'massive capital injection' for tanker owners
    Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl upgrades sector early after spotting potential influx of investor cash
  • War chest: Ocean Yield has 'a few hundred million dollars' to spend on new ships
    Norwegian owner is on the acquisition trail after offloading a series of leased vessels
  • Flag-state system needs to be radically reformed and be put at top of ESG agenda
    When flag states sell their national sovereignty to abusive shipowners, shipping and ship finance need to stop rationalising the practice and take action
  • Feasting on turnovers? US-listed dry bulk owners are adjusting to a new diet
    Rising share prices are one thing, but there are other measures of investor interest and bulker owners are finally seeing them
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plots wind-powered PCTC by 2025
    Race to cut emissions leads to Oslo-listed shipowner's second design for a cargo sail-ship
  • Crew leaves grounded tanker in UAE after four-year shift
    Seafarers swim to shore after lengthy ordeal but agree to stay to help with vessel sale
  • Capesize spot rates jump sharply thanks to futures market and firmer fixtures
    Baltic Exchange's capesize time-charter average rate was up by almost 30% on Wednesday
  • Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues
    German owner to investigate potential of gas as a fuel on other vessels in its fleet
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to move to bring DSME order haul to 10 boxships
    Eyal Ofer-led owner is said to have exercised options on neo-panamax quartet
  • Tanker owners 'face the music' as scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs fetch low period rates
    Period market remains active despite weak charter rates for young VLCCs amid bearish market outlook
  • Banks extricate themselves from Empire suezmax quartet
    Greek owners Moundreas and Molaris seen to benefit from creditor-driven deal
  • Zodiac Maritime boosts DSME boxship order haul to 10 newbuildings
    Eyal Ofer-led owner confirms quartet of optional berths
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits to soar but it tones down expectations for 2021
    Earnings off to a flying start but market expected to 'normalise', says CEO
  • Union urges owners to follow MSC's crew change action in China
    ITF says it is time for owners to pay the cost of getting stranded crew home from trade blockade
  • GNMTC extends push into modern tankers with aframax buy from FSL
    Libyan state company picks up high-spec tonnage from First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust)
  • Flex LNG sees more demand for US LNG in 2021
    Harald Gurvin signs off as chief financial officer after more than 15 years with Fredriksen Group
  • Arbitration retains momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • Bimco helping bulkers shift to slower 'just in time' business model
    Organisation's Grant Hunter explains the importance of new clause aimed at avoiding wasteful waiting time in ports
  • CMA CGM's new air division takes off as strategic shift continues
    Liner company acquires four freighter aircraft to complement its shipping business
  • ArcelorMittal confirms bulker involved in Gibraltar spill
    The ship ceased bunkering operations immediately after the spill, mining giant says
  • Lemos Group's new bulker agent makes debut capesize purchase
    Led by former Oldendorff managers, Valhal Shipping hits its stride as Enesel's exclusive agent for dry bulk shipping
  • Top shipbrokers set up carbon trading desks in the hunt for new business
    BRS, Clarksons and Affinity are among the first maritime brokerages to enter the environmental trading market
  • Beginner's guide for shipping firms in carbon offset market
    New entrants urged to be cautious as not all offset projects are cut from the same cloth
  • Early adopter: Maersk to run first carbon-neutral ship by 2023 in methanol plan
    Danish containership giant moves decarbonisation target forward by seven years
  • Sovcomflot video captures February first Northern Sea Route voyage for LNG carrier
    Drone footage shows ice-breaker working with vessel in first February crossing of Northern Sea Route
  • Cooking and heating demand for LPG swells the coffers of Epic Gas during pandemic
    Small LPG carrier specialist remains optimistic for 2021 as residential LPG demand remains high
  • Prem Watsa targets VLCC sector through $82m Seven Islands IPO
    Canadian billionaire's Indian tanker company also wants to buy an MR with cash from Mumbai listing
  • Hydroussa Navigation snaps up kamsarmax as prices move higher
    Deal marks the firs sale for the Greek company in seven years
  • Evalend Shipping scores rare Tier II bulker newbuildings
    Greek shipowner books kamsarmaxes to be built to IMO's older NOx standards
  • Trafigura tries out cheaper Schuldschein market for $134m loan
    Trader and shipowner seals first move into German alternative bond market as it diversifies finance base
  • Safety can't be sacrificed as we sail into increasingly complex waters
    New fuels and greater digitalisation promise huge rewards, but what of the potential dangers?
  • Arbitration keeps up momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • BW Offshore invests $72m in offshore wind firm Ideol ahead of Oslo listing
    Singapore floater specialist says experience in offshore markets 'highly complementary' to offshore wind sector
  • Myanmar's fledgling tanker market holds its breath over threat of more US sanctions
    Any further action by Biden administration may make cargo moves more complicated, say traders

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers
    Six cases of at-sea container losses have been reported in less than three months.
  • Patience tested: 62 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay
    "If we do nothing, we will still have vessels at anchor come midsummer," says Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka.
  • Chinese factories won't build enough containers to save US shippers
    Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue.
  • Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters
    You've probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets...
  • US exposes North Korea blockchain plot to evade ship sanctions
    The U.S. has indicted a computer hacker working for Pyongyang to help North Korea evade U.S. maritime sanctions.
  • Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises
    The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: More refineries in Europe to produce cleaner fuels
    Essar Oil UK and Austria's OMV have recently announced new projects, which will be focused on producing cleaner fuels.
  • Gibraltar bunker delays after oil spill, bad weather: sources
    A combination of bad weather and an oil spill hampered supply operations around the port of Gibraltar in recent days but bunkering has continued throughout though with some delays, sources have said.
  • US Gulf Coast bunker market waits out winter storm
    US Gulf Coast retail bunker prices edged slightly higher Feb. 17, as suppliers in the region deal with harsh winter weather.
  • Fuel price rises could result in wider bunker sector quality issues: KPI OceanConnect
    Marine fuel quality issues could begin to surface again this year as the price of fuel and blending components begins to rise again, marine fuel supplier KPI OceanConnect warned in a 2021 sector outlook published this week,
  • Piraeus continues bunker operations despite snow: sources
    Bunker operations at the Greek port of Piraeus were not impacted despite cold weather conditions, market sources said Feb. 17.
  • Calumet Specialty announces Great Falls, Montana, renewable diesel project
    Calumet Specialty Products has plans to produce renewable diesel by reconfiguring a hydrocracker at its 37,000 b/d Great Falls, Montana, refinery, the company said in a statement.
  • OIL FUTURES: Complex settles higher on crude output, refinery losses
    Oil futures continued to rise Feb. 17 as continued frigid weather and power outages took a toll on crude production and refinery operations, mostly in Texas.
  • Maersk plans to operate first carbon-neutral container ship by 2023
    AP Moller-Maersk, owner of the largest shipping company in the world, is aiming to operate the world's first carbon-neutral vessel by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, it said Feb. 17.
  • Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles higher on supply tightness
    "Most buyers will secure March term after the [Lunar New Year] holiday," a trader said.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks drop to 2021 low as fuel oil exports set record high
    Total inventory was 20.854 million barrels on Feb. 15, down 1.6% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30.
  • Singapore HSFO quality and testing procedures
    Platts welcomes feedback on the above issues, including testing methods, and quality specifications.
  • India's maiden carbon-neutral crude purchase opens door for more
    "The purchase of the first carbon-neutral crude by Reliance signals their intentions clearly," Malhotra said.
  • HONG KONG DATA: 2020 fuel oil imports drop 11% on year to 38 mil barrels
    Demand has yet to recover fully, even though the container market is strong, sources said.

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