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BRIEFS

March 18, 2021

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MARCH 17, 2021
Dachser offers LCL expedited service from China to US ZIM invests in leading provider of paperless BL solution Cumulative marine exports down Export of soybean meal up three times Exports up 17.27 pc during March 1-14 FIEO launches 'container demand e-module' to address unavailability of containers JN Port seeing surge in throughput Gati targets 3x growth, to invest INR 100 cr. in FY 21-22 PSA & duisport team up to invest in multimodal logistics facilities in Asia & enhance Europe-Asia connectivity India, UK working towards firming up proposed FTA Most economies seen not returning to pre-pandemic levels until 2022 BCBA organises online Training cum Refresher Course Cabinet approves closure of Handicrafts & Handlooms Export Corporation of India MOL announces issuance of publicly offered hybrid corporate bonds

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MARCH 18a, 2021
Duisport and Singapore JV invest in China Ontario trials autonomous truck driving Dachser bypasses congestion in US ports Nile Dutch sails to Hamburg B&H Worldwide strengthens leadership team Asia General cargo's global growth potential UK freight companies launch rail service Picking tool easing the thirst Investors for a blockchain BL model Werner named deputy secretary-general Carrier receives blue-orange rolling stock Saving time at Brussels airport Scottish Football Logistics worldwide New business development manager More renewable fuels in the Netherlands "Curiosity of the Day" Hydrogen for eco-friendly railfreight Technical support for Mexican cargo carrier

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MARCH 17, 2021
Containership charter market has gone 'bananas', with 2M on a 'fixing spree' More modal shift as shippers and forwarders seek alternatives to costly airfreight 'Second coming' for FFAs as protection against ocean freight rate volatility Duisburg and PSA form JV to handle fast-growing Chinese rail freight traffic UK seafood exporters need same grace period as importers to avoid 'disaster' New PE partner for acquisition and growth-hungry AIT Worldwide Logistics Market insight: Expect more 'capability-driven M&A, not scale' - Part 2 Market Insight: Tech 'lemming effect' - no middle ground yet - Part 1

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MARCH 17, 2021
TTB: How has COVID changed salvage response to the tug, towboat and barge industry? Despite COVID-19, casualties have continued, regulatory changes have persisted, and salvage and marine firefighting providers are expected to meet response standards despite travel restrictions and social distancing requirements. Although the pandemic hasn't Bechtel in floating offshore wind partnership with Hexicon While most of the focus on U.S. offshore wind development is on U.S. East Coast sites primarily suited to turbines with fixed foundations, California and Hawaii could be key states for wind PODCAST: Aimee Andres on putting the waterways value case to shippers In this Marine Log Listen Up! Podcast podcast, we talk to Aimee Andres, executive director of the Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) trade association. Representing professionals in each river basin, Andres Solstad Offshore sheds two anchor handlers Skudeneshavn, Norway, headquartered Solstad Offshore ASA reports that its wholly owned subsidiary Partrederiet International Offshore Services ANShas sold the 2003 built AHTS vessels Lady Astrid and Lady Caroline. According to the Equasis Wärtsilä sees potential for scrubbers to be used for onboard carbon capture Could scrubbers do more than remove sulfur from ships' exhaust emissions? Sigurd Jenssen, Director, Exhaust Treatment at Wärtsilä, thinks so. He sees the potential for exhaust gas abatement systems to directly tackle VIDEO: Golden Ray responders remove another section of wreck Before the car carrier Golden Ray capsized in St. Simons Sound, Ga., on September 8, 2019, it was 200 meters (669 feet) long. As responders continue to dismantle it, the remaining portion Kongsberg Maritime integrated solution picked for first Jones Act WTIV When the giant Jones Act compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) under construction at the Keppel AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, for Virginia's Dominion Energy, goes to work, on offshore wind projects,

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MARCH 17, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd acquires NileDutch to expand Africa service Acquisition of Netherlands-based container line will add 10 services and 35,000 teu of capacity to Hapag-Lloyd's network Castor is latest in line of acquisitive Greeks Statistics suggest that just two and a half months into 2021, Castor has already surpassed the busiest Greek buyers of... Gasoline demand already peaked as pandemic changes tanker trades Gasoline accounts for a quarter of crude demand, with overall transport fuel use contracting in Europe and north America, and... Digital solutions 'must make the value proposition much clearer' It has proved surprisingly hard to sell even the most obvious digital solutions. Providers must communicate better and prove to... In praise of the 'fluffy intangibles' of digitalisation Lloyd's List webinar on the future of shipping marks an inflexion point between a geeky digital ecosystem and a hard-nosed... Dynagas Partners posts higher fourth-quarter earnings 'The current short-term market for LNG shipping is challenging, however we believe this market will improve going into the second... Denmark to send warship to Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy A Danish warship is to help deter Gulf of Guinea piracy from November to March, following efforts by its defence... Boxship fires ignite expensive clean-up operations While fires on containerships pose an immediate crisis, the costs of investigation, cargo recovery and claims can last long after... Maersk views emissions levy on shipping as 'concrete proposal' The carrier did not confirm whether it supports the proposed levy price of $100 per tonne of CO2 equivalent, but... Steamship offers cyber attack insurance cover Move comes after a number of shipping companies, including Maersk and CMA CGM, have been hit in recent years PSA joins with Duisport to grow Europe-Asia trade flows The partners see multimodal investments becoming decisive growth drivers for rail freight transport between Europe and Asia Daily Briefing Free to read: Speculative boxship ordering returns as financial buyers eye sizzling container trades \| Hot dry bulk market spurs... Cosco-led blockchain shipping platform wins regulatory approvals Shareholders consist of Cosco Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Hutchison Ports, Qingdao Port Group, PSA International and Shanghai International Port Group. Its first... West coast ports see 'unrelenting boom' in US imports The Port of Los Angeles is in 'the seventh month of an unparalleled import surge, driven by unprecedented demand by... Panamax and supramax rates push BDI to five-month high As charter rates soar for smaller bulk vessels, uncertainty still prevails in the capesize sector due to an oversupplied tonnage market... Zero emission study shows large ammonia projects more than double An increase in uptake of large ammonia vessels is the most significant trend since the start of 2020, according to...

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MARCH 17, 2021
Commerce Department moves ahead with duties on Chinese chassis Hapag-Lloyd grows African presence with NileDutch acquisition Firework importers plead for DOT intervention on port congestion Easing import imbalance best hope for US agricultural export relief SupplyStack-project44 tie-up a sign of need to embed visibility into TMS TPM21: Parcel shippers need better visibility to avoid delays

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MARCH 17, 2021
OSG reworking loan agreements as pandemic suppresses oil demand The company said it would file its annual report late this year Euroseas gets higher rates in booming boxship market The boxship owner may reinstate quarterly dividend as a result of this profitable period for the sector, chief executive Aristides Pittas says Hapag-Lloyd acquires Africa specialist NileDutch Deal strengthens German liner operators foothold in the African market Diana Shipping sale of panamax bulker shows secondhand prices moving up Price tag shows a premium of a few million dollars compared to a similar units sold in early February, in line with stronger panamax market Wilson Sons takes stake in waterway digital twinning start-up System developed by Israeli company Docktech is already in place in two ports STX Offshore adds order for tanker quartet as it foresees newbuilding rush South Korean shipbuilder clinches MR and three smaller vessels, and expects more soon Celsius Shipping sells containership for more than double the purchase price Danish shipowner confirms profitable asset play for Chinese-built vessel Dynagas LNG Partners looking at charter options for next available vessel LNG carrier owner continues cost-cutting with new management agreement on its six-ship fleet Foresight's Mehrotra eyes LNG fleet expansion for Shipping Corp of India Industry veteran believes another 100 vessels are needed for Indian imports Celsius Shipping sells boxship for more than double the purchase price Danish shipowner confirms profitable asset play for Chinese-built ship Regional Container Lines takes boxship spending to $90m with fourth buy Thai liner operator pounces on Tsakos boxship as tonnage providers cash in on market recovery Panamax boxship rates hit 16-year high at $35,000 per day Containership values head north as charter market rides Maersk fixing spree Stars finally aligned for chemical tanker market recovery Rising demand and a small orderbook could breathe new life into shipowners after years of weak rates Trafigura shipping chief trades an inconvenient truth over true cost of CO2 cuts Unpalatable facts about the true cost of decarbonisation should act as a wake-up call for shipping Solstad sells stacked AHTS duo as fleet trimming continues Norwegian owner finds new home for large vessels it took delivery of in 2013 Klaveness tech unit unveils 'digital twin' system to cut aluminium cargo waste Norwegian tech company tackling Scope 3 emissions through new system that could be rolled out to other sectors Shipping coalition launches bid to buy Covid-19 vaccines An industry working group has approached the WHO about acquiring vaccines through the Covax programme Ostensjo reveals one crew's pandemic odyssey during three-month return home from Asia Master tells how he and his colleagues dealt with frustrations of closed ports en route to Canary Islands on floatel 'It's all about the people': SeaBot XR says seafarers should not fear remote shipping Training company reassures mariners their skills and know-how will still be needed for autonomous vessels Apprenticeships to equip the autonomous crews of tomorrow Training company working with Fugro, Shipowners' Club and others to boost skills as nature of seafaring changes Zodiac Maritime scales up VLGC fleet with three newbuildings Eyal Ofer-led company is paying $234m for its next generation of dual-fuel vessels Shell 'in a rush' to wrap up next LNG bunker vessel newbuilding Talks on 12,000-cbm ship as energy major moves to extend global reach Zero-carbon projects double in Asia as ammonia tests rise Second biannual mapping of decarbonisation vessel projects by Getting to Zero Coalition shows significant rise in schemes trying out ammonia for big ships Asset play: Stamatis Molaris adds fuel to Greek panamax sale train Empire Bulkers, Chronos Shipping and Vrontados are said to have offloaded panamaxes built between 2001 and 2006 - for asset play or fleet renewal North Star triumphs in Equinor's $376m wind farm vessel tender Aberdeen owner makes stunning entry into SOV sector by winning international battle for Dogger Bank ships Japanese lenders start to pile in on Poseidon Principles More Tokyo-based banks are signing up to the green ship finance initiative as Japan gets serious on decarbonisation Ardmore Shipping's hydrogen joint venture drawing interest Tanker owner's newest investment could be cash flow positive by next year IEA expects bunker demand growth to slow, but low-sulphur fuel gaining ground Paris-based agency expects better fuel efficiency and weak trade growth in coming years Japanese lenders start to pile in on the Poseidon Principles More Tokyo-based banks are signing up to the green ship finance initiative as Japan gets serious on decarbonisation Wartsila to trial carbon capture on ships using scrubbers Finnish technology company believes exhaust cleaners have the potential to directly tackle CO2 emissions Trafigura shipping chief trades an inconvenient truth Unpalatable facts about the true cost of decarbonisation should act as a wake-up call for shipping IMO expresses concern over seafarers caught in China-Australia dispute Statement comes as Panama requests United Nations regulator's help in mediating the situation Ardmore Shipping's hydrogen joint venture already drawing interest The tanker owner's newest investment could be cash flow positive by next year De Poli makes contact with 15 kidnapped tanker crew members Italian operator says seafarers doing well under difficult circumstances As traditional pipeline runs dry, new ship management business models emerge Ship managers have been unable meet and greet new clients in the past year but new ways of working are opening up 'Moonshot' without bigger tax on shipping's carbon won't fly far enough Shipowners and their customers need to 'get in the same canoe' with those affected by climate change, and pay a meaningful price for emitting carbon Satellites and forensics unravel identity of Israel oil spill tanker Maritime intelligence company Windward used state-of-the-art data technology and old-fashioned detective work to uncover source of spill Nomura upgrades KSOE due to strong newbuilding intake in 2021 Investment bank said it expects to see a continuation of the strong level of orders for containerships Tasmania ditches desire to build TT-Line ropaxes at domestic shipyards Finnish shipbuilder Rauma likely to benefit from decision by state government that building ferries in Australia may be too risky Denmark to take on pirates with naval deployment to Gulf of Guinea Frigate can carry special forces trained to conduct rescue operations on hijacked ships DryLog deal shifts ArcelorMittal shipping into the black Shipping has become a net money-earner for mining and steel giant a year after it handed control of Global Chartering Ltd to partner DryLog Zodiac capesize fixed to lift cargo of logs in 'industry first' News of charter comes hot on the heels of Cargill deal to use similar-sized bulker to ship grain from Brazil to Europe

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MARCH 17, 2021
Port gridlock could blow up Fourth of July fireworks sales Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks... Viewpoint: Brace for another container surge There is a direct correlation between stimulus checks and the surge in e-commerce spending, according to SEKO US.

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MARCH 17, 2021
RBOB falls 2.6% after unexpected US gasoline inventory build Settlement lowest for front-month RBOB since March 8, more than 10 cents below its recent peak. Italy's Bunker Energy to launch offshore bunkering at Augusta, Sicily Barges with a total capacity of 4,000 cu m will service offshore with 0.5% sulfur fuel oil, 3.5%S FO and marine gasoil Rising freight and backwardation weigh on European crude arbitrage European crude stays local, partly on refinery demand Appetite to move European barrels to the East limited Shipping sector weighs impact of EU ETS On January 1, 2021, the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Phase 4 came into effect based on revisions made in early 2018 to enhance compliance with the 2030 emission reduction targets. Novorossiisk port loadings halted again as storm resumes Loadings were initially halted March 11 but resumed March 15, Transneft said previously. Berth congestion limits spot bunker fuel offers at Tokyo Bay: sources "The refinery won't be able to ship bonded bunker fuel; berth availability will remain tight till the end of March," a refining source said. HONG KONG DATA: Jan fuel oil imports fall 12% on year on weak demand Tight availability likely to persist Fujairah Uniper refinery restarts partially, yet marine fuel premiums stay high Tight availability likely to persist JAPAN DATA: March 7-13 oil products output falls 3.6% on week Local refiners raised their output of high sulfur fuel oil by 10.7% week on week to 1.18 million barrels in the week to March 13. JAPAN DATA: March 7-13 oil product exports fall 22% to 2.3 mil barrels High sulfur fuel oil exports dived 45.6% on the week to 401,975 barrels in the week to March 13. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product inventory rises 7% led by light distillates Heavy distillate inventory increased 6.1% Middle distillate stocks declined 6.7% Demand doubts, energy transition impede outlook for refining sector: IEA Producing clean fuels, reducing CO2 footprint offers feasible path Pandemic offered refiners sneak peek into future of oil markets Rising oil demand to outpace OPEC supply growth, shrinking spare capacity cushion: IEA OPEC to have just 2.4 mil b/d of idled capacity available by 2026 Neutral Zone to make Saudi Arabia capable of 12.25 mil b/d output Bunker fuel demand up 11.6% by 2026 amid IMO climate targets: IEA Slow international trade recovery will weigh on bunkers Bunkers likely to occupy greater share of total fuel oil demand

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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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