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BRIEFS

January 21, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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