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January 21, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • The "myth" of nefarious blank sailings
  • Call to put seafarers & frontline maritime shore workers at the head of vaccine queue
  • Trade recovery from Coronavirus expected to be quicker than 2008 global financial crisis, according to survey
  • Proposals in Indian Ports Bill, 2020 opposed
  • Three-day review meeting from today to finalise roadmap for Maritime Vision 2030
  • CONCOR volumes up in Q3 2020-21 yoy
  • Govt focused on integrated development of logistics: Goyal
  • SR's Chennai Division launches 1st cargo parcel train between Chennai & Delhi
  • India seen to be the fastest growing among major economies in 2021
  • LNG truck loading unit inaugurated at Hazira

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast trains between Western Europe and Romania
  • ITJ Video News - 21 January 2021
  • Polar Speed for vaccine spread
  • Ullah succeeds Wiedmann
  • Stengg extends contract with cargo carrier
  • Setting sails in the Baltic Sea
  • 2,250 trucks ordered in one fell swoop
  • LS Logistics secures capacity
  • Two internal promotions at IAG Cargo
  • US railway sets science-based CO2 target
  • Biggest newcomer for British operator
  • Spanish trade picking up since November
  • A new face from Facebook
  • New year, new chapter for digital transformation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Double-track links Volgograd and South-Ports
  • Expanding Bridgestone's footprint
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances IEX

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • EXCLUSIVE: Another shock as DHL Express suspends some UK-EU services
  • FedEx to axe 5,500 to 6,300 jobs in Europe as TNT integration closes
  • China looks ready to step in again and put a cap on ocean freight rates
  • Breakbulk revival as box shipping prices itself out of the market
  • 'Back us or lose us' - PIL's final desperate plea to creditors
  • Qatar Airways Cargo joins the e-booking revolution with WebCargo
  • Ocean Alliance unveils 2021 network - 'fewer and smaller changes'
  • Digital simulation predicts 20-day wait in 70,000-truck queue to Dover
  • Amazon isn't going into the 3PL business; it's already there
  • Brian Parchem is Echo Global's new chief information officer
  • Supply chain radar: Air freight joy & pain - almost one year in numbers
  • FreightTech radar: 'Amazonification' - the rule of thumb now

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • VIDEO: Sea-Cargo completes tiltable rotor sail retrofit
    Norsepower Oy Ltd.reports that it has has successfully installed two 35-meter tall rotor sails on board the SC Connector, a 12,251 gt side-door RO/RO vessel operated by Norwegian multipurpose vessel operator Sea-Cargo.
  • Carnival to fit Wärtsilä waste treatment systems in multiple ships
    arnival Corporation and Wärtsilä have signed a framework agreement covering the supply and installation of advanced waste water and dry waste treatment systems in up to 32 cruise ships. Wärtsilä's Membrane Bioreactor
  • DESMI Ocean Guard bulker BWMS solution gains USCG and IMO type approvals
    Nørresundby, Denmark-headquartered DESMI Ocean Guard A/S reports that a new configuration of its well-known CompactClean BWMS has been approved by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Danish Maritime Authority. Named CompactClean
  • Port of Houston awarded $19.5 million for Ship Channel expansion
    The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it has been awarded a "new start" designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin
  • Turn Services completes Bayou Fleet acquisition
    New Orleans headquartered Turn Services-one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S.-reports that it has now completed its acquisition of the assets and business of Bayou Fleet
  • PODCAST: Liberian Registry on how quality, compliance and technology work together
    In this edition of Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast, Alfonso Castillero, chief operating officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, gives us some

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: Box and bulk owners celebrate new year cheer; tankers content with negative earnings
    Box bottlenecks look likely to fuel high rates for the foreseeable future and dry bulk owners have been rejoicing at...
  • Freight rate volatility pushes derivatives trading to 12-year high
    The tanker FFA market's growth is 'a story of medium-term development, not just a busy 2020. We've seen consistent growth...
  • From The News Desk: Is piracy getting worse?
    Attacks on Maersk vessels, and a raft of new statistics, have prompted a fresh outcry over Gulf of Guinea piracy...
  • Pacific Basin names Fruergaard as chief to replace Berglund
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner appoints Martin Fruergaard as chief executive. He assumes his new role in July
  • New guidance targets the persistent problem of boxes overboard
    Casualties in which containers are lost overboard make up a significant proportion of cargo claims. Better adherence to lashing and...
  • BHP cuts coal guidance but raises iron ore forecast
    The miner says it will continue to monitor any developments that could impact volumes related to restrictions placed on Australian...
  • Is there still competition in liner shipping?
    There is much less competition in liner shipping than commonly assumed, due to a proliferation of vessel sharing agreements or...
  • Can nuclear option solve shipping's emissions problem?
    The company is part of a consortium, including Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, that is bringing to market a small, modular, scalable...
  • Scorpio sells another two ultramaxes for $35m
    The sale leaves the US-listed company with more than a dozen owned or finance-leased vessels to dispose of by the...
  • Tight bunker fleet seen disrupting scrubber economics
    Pricing agency Argus Media has warned of further rises in the cost of delivering high-sulphur fuel oil bunker as the...
  • Greeks spent $3.6bn on secondhand acquisitions last year
    Total secondhand and resale acquisitions by Greek buyers last year numbered 233 vessels for an aggregate amount of $3.6bn, ahead...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff | Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for greener vessels...
  • VLGC rates steady despite Panama Canal rule change, fleet issues
    Vessels coming off service and going into the yard will continue to play a supportive role for freight rates as...
  • PIL debt revamp calls for over 85% equity dilution
    Heliconia's cash injection is conditional on PIL's creditors approving the proposed debt revamp

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • Shippers urged to rethink container allocation strategies
  • Green project cargo booms at California's Port of Stockton
  • Intermodal rate hikes necessary to address congestion: J.B. Hunt
  • Outlook 2021: Latest US driver shortage requires long-term solutions

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • MSC latest to be hit with patent infringement lawsuit
    MSC joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM as targets for Transcend Shipping Systems
  • When could fleet renewal turn to growth? Eagle's Vogel talks vessel buys
    Fresh off buys of three Scorpio Bulkers ultramaxes, Connecticut owner's CEO says some want more acquisitions
  • Saga Cruises requiring passengers to be Covid-vaccinated
    Cruise majors have yet to finalise their Covid-19 mitigation plans
  • Bulker owners expect a Chinese New Year 'like no other' will keep rates firm
    Looking further ahead, the panel predicted that inefficient trades will add to tonne-mile demand and boost their business
  • Up to 750 containers lost from Maersk boxship in Pacific storm
    Danish liner giant confirms second major container loss incident in the Pacific in recent months
  • CSSC Shipping shares jump on positive profit forecast amid rapid expansion
    Hong Kong-listed leasing arm of China State Shipbuilding Corp rides on more profits from shipping ventures
  • Genco boss Wobensmith speaks on massive 'Prexit' by core shareholders
    New York dry owner's investor roster looks a lot different from the picture in early December
  • FSL Trust said to have sold 2007-built MR tanker, but deal not finalised
    The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m
  • Great Eastern duo continues growth of Scorpio Group's LR2 pool
    Monaco-based outfit pushes total to 48 with Indian company's entry as partner
  • GEV signs deal with Pacific Hydro to explore hydrogen shipping
    Australian pioneer working with power producer on terms of green gas offtake
  • Mats Berglund to retire as head of Pacific Basin Shipping
    Berglund will be succeeded in the top job by the current head of Ultragas
  • Biden inauguration should prove a tipping point for green shipping
    That the US is aligning with China and the European Union on climate change will be a game-changer in driving decarbonisation
  • Shipping should work for an end to US unilateral sanctions
    At the top of the lobbying list for shipping, international trade, and finance should be an end to unilateral trading sanctions
  • Frangou's Navios Logistics offshoot joins hunt for New York IPO
    In a further sign of public markets thawing for shipping companies, shipowner and terminal operator files registration request for an initial public offering in the US
  • VLGCs hammered again as rates plunge $33,000 in a week
    Disappearing arbitrage plays hit spot earnings for big gas carriers
  • More than 80% of firms invest in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19
    Companies look to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says
  • Owners must be smart to negotiate 'disastrous' negative tanker markets
    Analysts, brokers and owners say savvy trading is required, with prospects bleak in the short term
  • Are negative tanker rates hypothetical in most cases?
    Broking source explains the ins and outs of earnings calculations
  • Rebounding bulkers buck trend as S&P deals drop 11% in 2020
    VesselsValue says market recovery spurred transactions for dry cargo tonnage in the latter part of last year
  • TFG Marine expands with deal to buy bunker capacity at UK hub
    Trafigura and Fredriksen venture moves into Falmouth, with plans to add more barges
  • DNV GL estimates 80% of ships need to take action to meet incoming efficiency standards
    Half of shipowners polled at webinar said they are likely to use power limitation to meet upcoming EEXI greenhouse gas regulation
  • Maersk looking to order first green-fuel baby boxships within three years
    Liner giant believes ammonia, methanol or ethanol most likely fuels for its first new zero-emission ships, CEO Soren Skou tells climate change podcast
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in New York listing
    Israeli containership operator has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Gunmen 'destroy' vessel in attack on new Nigerian shipyard
    Militants throw petrol bombs and fire shots at Norfin Offshore facility in Akwa Ibom
  • Virtual renewal to hit owners with very real rate rises
    Tension between clubs and their shipowner members is expected as the pandemic also forces negotiations to move from boardrooms to homes
  • 'Last resort': PIL warns creditors ahead of key restructuring vote
    Singapore container line trying to convince investors to back $600m refinancing plan
  • Affinity buyout of Grieg Asian bulk operations 'highly amicable'
    Richard Fulford-Smith opens up about Affinity's Asian expansion through Grieg deal and new venture with Flaship
  • Navigator launches first carbon-neutral voyage with handysize LPG ship
    US-listed owner offsets CO2 generated by Atlantic trip for Sunoco
  • Shandong Shipping continues expansion path with kamsarmax order at DSIC
  • Leading P&I mutuals continue to register fixed premium growth
    Figures indicate that the non-mutual market is a key growth area as leading P&I clubs look to diversify income streams
  • Kostas Angelou linked to new VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy
    Angelou is said to be spending some $150m to build two dual-fuel VLGCs but his Benelux Overseas denies it is involved in talks
  • New Greek capesize deal sees Minerva Marine pick up GNMTC's only bulker
    Libyan company said to be offloading the Jabal Nafusa - a legacy of the Gaddafi era
  • Navig8 and Maersk Tankers charter in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment
    Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers
  • Seaspan looks to raise funds with sustainability-linked bond
    Container leasing firm follows hot on the heels of Odfjell, who last week sold shipping's first SLB
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in upcoming New York listing
    The company has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in New York listing later in January
    The company has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Rio Tinto looks to ship more iron ore to China
    Australian mining giant said China's buying remains robust despite ongoing impacts from Covid-19 in some regions
  • Petronas homes in on shipbuilder for LNG Canada newbuildings
    Malaysian state energy giant progresses talks with two yards in Asia
  • KSS Line makes first dual-fuel move with VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy
    South Korean shipowner orders gas carrier against five-year charter from Thailand's PTT

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • United Airlines continues cargo hot streak in Q4
    United Airlines is outperforming the competition on cargo and officials say they have a good strategy for returning to profitability.
  • Ocean carrier ZIM fast-tracks IPO, targets $2 billion valuation
    Ocean carrier ZIM has hiked its fleet capacity with new charters and is planning to price its New York IPO next week.
  • Port of LA will pay container terminals for efficiency gains
    "These best practices are needed now more than ever to relieve pressure on the supply chain due to the ongoing surge," Port of LA Executive...
  • Qatar Airways to offer capacity through WebCargo digital platform
    WebCargo has landed a big boy in the cargo world. Qatar Airways will sell space to shippers through the third-party platform.
  • Airlines ask Biden-Buttigieg DOT to focus on COVID recovery
    Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends amid stimulus hopes, tightened supply outlooks
    Oil futures settled higher Jan. 20 as the market eyed tightened global supply outlooks and the potential for further stimulus spending from the incoming Biden administration.
  • TENDER DATA: Kuwait's KPC buys 80,000 mt HSFO for end-Jan delivery
    This is the fourth such cargo KPC has purchased in the last month to meet power generation demand from its domestic utilities sector, while its Mina Abdullah refinery, which normally supplies fuel oil, is undergoing upgrading work.
  • S Korea delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium hits 1-year high on supply tightness
    Supply tightness pushed the Busan/Ulsan delivered Marine Fuel 0.5%S premium to the benchmark FOB Singapore 10 ppm gasoil cargo assessment to a one-year high at $51.39/mt Jan. 19, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 30,000 mt of 180 CST fuel oil for end-Feb delivery
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • INTERVIEW: Fuel quality issues may confront bunker market in wake of COVID-19: KPI OceanConnect
    **Price volatility has already impacted VLSFO blends **No uptick in hedging, but concerns about higher prices seen
  • Early flurry of Biden executive actions includes steps on climate, social cost of GHGs
    **Asks agencies to rethink methane, fuel efficiency standards **Hold on ANWR leasing, call to revoke Keystone, rejoin Paris **Long list of energy, environment rules to reconsider
  • ITALY DATA: Oil product demand in 2020 plunges 17.1% to lowest levels since 1960s
    Italy's demand for refined oil products in 2020 dropped 17.1%, or 10.3 million mt, year on year, to 49.9 million mt, the lowest consumption levels since the 1960s when Italy had a prolonged period of economic expansion, industry group Unione Petrolifera said in a statement.
  • VLCC freight rates from West Africa at multi-year low
    **Lackluster demand from China pressuring market **Prompter fixing on Suezmaxes as barrels remain unsold
  • World's first ammonia-ready Suezmax tanker being built in China
    **Vessel being built ordered by Avin International **Ammonia potential being tapped to meet decarbonization targets
  • Spanish LNG bunker activity rallies in 2020
    **Volume of operations jump to 741 from 199 in 2019 **122,058 cu m of LNG supplied in 2020 in Spain
  • Hellenic expects Elefsis port to resume normal operations "in days"
    Greek Hellenic Petroleum said Jan. 20 it expects the port of Elefsis, which is used for loading by a few of its refineries, to "resume normal operations in days" following a "technical issue" at one of the jetties.
  • Fuel oil trader Avik Ghosh joins Alsaa Petroleum and Shipping
    Fuel oil trader Avik Ghosh has joined Alsaa Petroleum and Shipping in Dubai as Trading Manager, starting Jan. 5, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts Jan. 20.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks snap slide as heavy distillates rebound
    **Egypt gets first gasoil shipment since Dec 2019 **Middle distillates fall to lowest since Oct 5 **Kenya set to take large gasoline shipment
  • REFINERY NEWS: Saudi Jazan may delay full production to 2022: FGE
    Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery is expected to reach its full production only by mid-2022 due to weak global demand for refined products, Facts Global Energy, or FGE, said in a note.
  • JAPAN DATA: Jan 10-16 oil products exports rebound 32% to 2.3 mil barrels
    Japan's oil products exports rebounded 32.3% week on week to 2.298 million barrels over Jan. 10-16, led by increased kerosene, gasoil and fuel oil exports, according to data released Jan. 20 by the Petroleum Association of Japan.
  • JAPAN DATA: LSFO output surges 55.5% on week to 1.06 mil barrels Jan. 10-16
    **Local power utilities request for emergency fuel supply amid severe cold spells **Oil-fired power utilization rates peak above 88% Jan. 8: METI
  • US sanctions European oil traders, tankers for violating Venezuelan crude oil sanctions
    **Sanctions extend to those working with Mexican network **Ban on Citgo share seizures extended until July **Moves come on Trump's last full day in office
  • Both low, zero carbon hydrogen needed to reduce GHG emissions: Hydrogen Council
    **Blue and green H2 needed for GHG reduction **EC targeting hydrogen production from renewables

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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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