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BRIEFS
March 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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,

Lloyd's Listweb site
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...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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

American Shipperweb site
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.

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