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October 21, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • Container rates on key trade lane at much lower level: Report
  • Containerships at anchor in English Channel a regular sight
  • Coal imports down in August, up for first 5 months
  • AD Ports Group reports strong revenue & volume growth in H1
  • Antwerp Port continues growth; shines in containers, reefer, break-bulk
  • APM Terminals appoints Head of Decarbonisation
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk enters into strategic partnership with major food products exporter for global end-to-end logistics
  • DP World launches CARGOES Logistics: A single window digital solution for smart logistics
  • Freight forwarders remain committed to deliver despite the challenges
  • Gati Shakti seen as a game changer for India's infrastructure
  • Global supply chain crisis seen getting worse
  • Task Force on container shortage & freight rates meets to review progress; highlights measures taken
  • IMF sees India's GDP growing by 9.5 pc in 2021 & 8.5 pc in 2022
  • Recovery not seen as strong as initially projected
  • Railways to establish 500 multimodal cargo terminals

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US haulier invests in refrigerated transport
  • Clipped wings
  • Improved port access for trucks
  • Alstom chooses Kanat Alpysbayev
  • ONE for Oakland
  • Trucks deliver 5,000 Italian delicacies to London
  • Not only China, also Vietnam
  • Hong Kong: double-digit growth
  • CHI realigns cold chain solutions
  • Another airport for Nigeria's agriculture
  • More safety for vessels calling at Le Havre
  • US manufacturer opens engineering lab in India
  • Diffusion Alloys expands in Teesport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Geodis picks Jürgen Adler
  • Global assessment of ferry sector's value
  • Wingcopter and Synerjet form partnership

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • Maersk looks set to cut out freight forwarders to attract larger BCOs
  • Opposition hits out over HMM $4bn surplus held in KDB low-interest accounts
  • Air freight better at handling congestion and there are 'years of growth to come'
  • 'Synchro-modality' the key to solving congestion problems at Europe's ports
  • 'Get ready for full UK border controls in January' is the message to Europe
  • Nine major shippers link up for collaborative move to decarbonise shipping
  • Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel - another dose of M&A to hit the spot
  • Snapshot: Charting CH Robinson's (reportedly M'rsk-led) M&A reaction

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • Wärtsilä and Solvang to retrofit vessel with carbon capture solution
    Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment and Norwegian ship operator Solvang have agreed to carry out a full-scale pilot of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) system retrofit installation on Solvang's 21,000-cubic-meter ethylene carrier, Clipper
  • FERRIES 2021: Pace Ralli to speak on first zero-carbon, hydrogen fuel cell ferry
    Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2021 will include Pace Ralli, founder and CEO of SWITCH Maritime. On November 10, the second day of the conference, he will speak on the first
  • Yanmar completes high-pressure hydrogen refueling test
    Using a demonstration test boat equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell, Yanmar Power Technology (YPT) has conducted the world's first 70 MPa (over 10,000 psi) high-pressure hydrogen refueling of a vessel. The
  • Singapore brings bribery charges against bunker trader and bunker fuel supplier
    The Singapore Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau reports that yesterday two men were charged in court for allegedly obtaining and giving gratifications in relation to the trading and supplying of bunker fuel. The
  • OMSA forms new Workforce Development Committee
    The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has announced the formation of the OMSA Workforce Development Committee and requested that its members nominate professionals to the committee. Like much of the international maritime
  • SWITCH Maritime and Pasha line up clean fuel supply chains
    West Coast Clean Fuels LLC (WCCF) reports that it has executed delivery service agreements to develop, permit, manage and operate the end-to-end clean fuel supply chains for two first-of-their-kind, decarbonized maritime operations--one

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • FuelEU rules open to abuse, say EU shipowners
    Existing proposals create 'substantial loopholes and ultimately an enforcement minefield', says the European Community Shipowners' Associations
  • Greece urges 'immediate' EU action on greener shipping research
    Greece sets out its proposals for the green transition of the maritime sector to Brussels, underlining the need to find...
  • Weekly Briefing: Box grinch forewarns festive relief | Tankers mull scale while gas burns bright | Dry bulk slides
    Maersk rerouting a single containership away from Felixstowe was enough to resurrect the Christmas cancellation headlines - it's just not...
  • This week in supply chain chaos
    Freight rate volatility, the energy price crunch, and congestion adds to hot markets on niche trades
  • Zim adds to asset-light approach with four boxship buys
    Sales reflect buy-at-any-price philosophy of container lines as high charter rates make it cheaper to own
  • Chaotic container freight market pushes out low-value cargo
    Commodity products are no longer viable to ship on the spot market. K+N reduces volumes as it focuses on high-yielding...
  • Capesizes near $60,000 per day as miners adjust iron ore output
    The market for the largest sized bulk carriers inched up after briefly dipping below $60,000 per day in the previous...
  • P&I club general increases 'unnecessary,' says Marsh
    Cracknell brands GIs 'an anachronism in the modern world' that may result in more owners looking to switch club
  • China Merchants launches commodity shipping platform
    The move is part of efforts by China Merchants Group to create an industry ecosystem that will adapt to growing...
  • Supply chain recovery fades further into the future
    The pandemic exposed weaknesses in global supply chains. Getting cargo flowing again will not be simple, and will require luck...
  • Cutting emissions will lead to fewer voyages, says study
    A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency says reducing shipping activity, through optimisation and changes in consumer demand, is...
  • Tanker newbuilding orders up 12%
    Numbers dispel perception that levels have been low even as containership orders gain 780% on 2020 level
  • Diana creates spin-off company for older vessels
    Diana, which is injecting $1m into the new entity, will issue a cash dividend of $0.10 per share in connection...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hundreds of boxships held up by port delays | LNG carrier rates top $260,000 daily as arbitrage profits exceed $100m...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • FourKites takes aim at shipper D&D challenges
  • 'Chaotic market' could continue for another 12 months: K+N
  • Disruption to shift US freight demand into 2022: J.B. Hunt
  • Flock Freight joins growing list of $1 billion logistics tech companies
  • Ruest leaves intermodal legacy and CN searching for new CEO
  • Steadying container rates belie global volatility
  • Container market to remain tight through 2022: Drewry

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • Capital Product Partners prices $150m in bonds at 2.65%
  • Alexander Oetker: 'There will be Black Swans everywhere'
  • Royal Caribbean International offers Ultimate World Cruise to 150 places
  • US ponders using National Guard at ports to ease congestion
  • KCC eyes renewal after sealing first ever sale of combination carrier
  • Lomar taps Cotopoulis for chartering director as Hollamby steps back
  • Celsius Tankers charters out next LNG newbuilding quartet to Gunvor
  • Socar trying to seize Palmali's assets after $245m arbitration awards
  • Berenberg launches ship mortgage funds to bring debt portfolio to $5.8bn
  • Samsung Heavy scores $1.7bn shuttle tanker order
  • Precious Shipping denies any links to drugs found aboard bulker in Nigeria
  • Having a 7,000-mile supply chain is a 'risky proposition' for US commerce
  • Mariner suicides and attempts rose during crew change crisis, advocate says
  • Biden taps former Navy rear admiral as Maritime Administration head
  • MSC Danit a 'party in interest' in California oil spill investigation
  • Inmarsat appoints Ben Palmer to head its maritime division
  • VLGC rates to remain under downward pressure as US exports stall
  • Capesize bulkers take 2021's second largest one-week drop
  • Cosco Shipping Investment Dalian marks shipowning debut with LPG carrier order
  • IMEC opens cadet training programme in Ukraine
  • Rio Tinto to ship less iron ore in 2021 due to labour squeeze
  • Piracy levels continue to reach record lows, but IMB warns against complacency
  • Pontoppidan exits board as Nordic Shipholding faces the end
  • BSM partners with South Korea to tap young seafarer talent
  • Xihe disposals continue as Ocean Pitta sold at bargain price
  • AAL expands with newbuilds and more secondhand acquisitions
  • Sam Pan orders up to 12 hybrid CTVs at Strategic Marine
  • Former Bouchard ships again at centre of unpaid bills dispute
  • California oil spill class action claim could hit marine market
  • Penfield Marine sued by charterer over crew change diversion
  • Analysts see Navios Partners as 'massive' cash hoover as $827m merger closes
  • Yard boss Antonio Palumbo avoids jail after waste dumping conviction quashed
  • Frangou rejects 'conglomerate' label for enlarged Navios
  • RightShip criticises EEXI and CII as 'too slow' as it argues for its GHG emission ratings
  • 'New era': MPCC cashes in on record markets with sale of six ships for $135m
  • Solvang taps Wartsila for first major carbon capture retrofit on ethylene ship
  • Wartsila: why some ships are better suited to carbon capture than others
  • Lim Oon Kuin's luxury Singapore 'bungalow' sold for $25m
  • Will COP26 climate talks translate into shipping action at the IMO?
  • Despite supply chain bottlenecks, you can count on Santa to deliver
  • Trials of shipboard CO2 capture system prove a 'success', says K Line
  • Credit Suisse moves in to re-arrest Hermes VLCC in Singapore minutes after release
  • Chinese ports could boost dividend payouts despite virus, says analyst
  • Roll up for Saudi Arabia's oil rig-themed fun park
  • 'Frantic finale' yet to emerge in scrap market despite high prices
  • Hafnia pools reel in Ridgebury MR octet as overall numbers grow

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • United Airlines makes more cargo revenue with less cargo
    It's an upside-down world when an airline makes more money flying less cargo than it did two years ago.
  • Supply chain logjams hobbling smaller shippers
    Lawmakers hear testimony on how smaller shippers are disproportionately hurt by supply chain disruptions.
  • Record cargo volumes flowing through Southern California ports despite congestion
    The Port of Los Angeles had its busiest September ever, while Long Beach had its second busiest.
  • Alliance Ground acquires cargo handler at Chicago O'Hare airport
    Two logistics companies at Chicago O'Hare airport are combining as congestion continues to slow freight deliveries.
  • $22B worth of cargo is now stuck on container ships off California
    California port congestion is as bad as ever. Some imports have been stranded offshore for over a month.
  • Amazon, Ikea commit to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040
    Several large retailers are pledging that in less than 20 years, they will ship goods across the ocean without emitting greenhouse gases. Some environmental groups...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2021
  • Rotterdam Hi-5 barge spread makes U-turn as it widens to 3-month high
    Europe 0.5%S marine fuel market seeing strength from expectations of tightening supply.
  • Crude rally extends as surprise US inventory draw tightens supply outlooks
    Draw runs counter to market expectations of a continued build.
  • Maersk CEO welcomes industry pledge to use only zero carbon fuels by 2040
    Leading cargo owners such as Amazon, Unilever and IKEA teamed up with the Aspen Institute to publicly announce a signed ambition statement.
  • OPEC+ 'limited' in its ability to mitigate rising oil prices: Saudi energy minister
    Dated Brent prices have more than doubled in the last year, with S&P Global Platts assessing the benchmark at $85.03/b on Oct. 19.
  • Goldman's Currie sees 'lot of upside risk' to year-end $90/b Brent price call
    At the end of September, Currie said Goldman estimated that the global oil market was undersupplied by about 4.5 million b/d, or 5% of global demand, as economies bounced back from the pandemic.
  • European VLSFO hits record high amid tight supplies, firming marine gasoil
    The gas shortages seen in Europe have pushed up crude oil prices, as customers scramble to secure alternative fuel sources ahead of the winter heating season.
  • Wartsila, Solvang to develop onboard shipping CCS technology
    S&P Global Platts Analytics estimates that scrubbers and 3.5% fuel oil accounted for about 15% of global bunker demand in 2020, with this share likely to grow to about 28% in 2030, before easing off to about 26% in 2040.
  • Platts to amend volumes for Houston, New Orleans bunkers assessments
    Platts will change the volume range for Marine Fuel 0.5%S and IFO 380 to 500 to 750 mt on both ex-wharf and delivered basis. The current range is 250 to 1,000 mt on an ex-wharf basis and 250 to 500 mt on a delivered basis.
  • Platts to update publication of Petrobras bunkers posted prices
    Beginning Oct. 5, Petrobras began only publishing a single value.
  • JAPAN DATA: Oil product exports fall 36.8% on week to 2.66 mil barrels
    High sulfur fuel oil exports slid 24.3% from the previous week to 289,403 barrels in the week to Oct. 16, while low sulfur fuel oil exports rose 13% on the week to 775,714 barrels.
  • Bunker fuel supply tightens at Tokyo Bay as ENEOS halts sales until end-Oct
    Inventories at Tokyo Bay have been low over the past two weeks for both high and low sulfur fuel oil; especially so for the IMO-compliant Marine Fuel 0.5%S bunker as refineries have shifted to producing gasoil given the stronger margins for the middle distillate.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rebound as middle distillates soar 36%
    Heavy distillates used for power generation and marine bunkers climbed 9.4% to 7.751 million barrels, a two-week high.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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