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February 23, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mombasa
  • Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services for JSW Group
  • Resumption of box reefer bookings to Dalian
  • Shippers lament chaotic shipping market & lack of mechanisms for resolution
  • Spot prices seen weakening on Transpacific, Asia-Europe trades
  • Exports to the US recover in Dec.
  • India exported 60 pc of projected cotton in first four months of season
  • Deendayal Port crosses 100 MMT in cargo handling, set for 115 MMT by fiscal-end
  • PPT again achieves 100 MMT mark in cargo handling
  • Throughput recovers in second half year at the fully operational port of Rotterdam
  • Customs paperwork, red tape considered hindrances to UK-EU trade
  • DB Schenker to open new facility in Ireland
  • OOCL Logistics continues expansion in Latin America market
  • India's economic growth to be 10.2 pc in 2021
  • Big investments for EDR Antwerp Shipyard
  • Marked improvement seen in global merchandise trade, but prospects for 2021 uncertain
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate 3-day Maritime India Summit 2021 & Exhibition on March 2

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Building a new rail hub in Hungary
  • Saving more than 1 million t of CO2
  • First Women in maritime survey
  • Vaccines to Greenland
  • Finnish forwarders join forces
  • Bhat's successor to head freight business at Swiss
  • Walker links continental Europe
  • World fleet reaches milestone
  • Rotterdam struggled in 2020
  • 1.8 million t of aggregates moved across UK
  • Crossing the Alps on LNG
  • Aged UPS freighters undergo facelift
  • Herwig to Hellmann
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Free capacities in Jadeweserport
  • New freighter jets for North America
  • Boluda's acquisition in Cádiz

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Freighters escape B777 suspensions after United Airlines engine failure
  • Shippers could avoid costly D&D fees and shortages by using their own boxes
  • Kuehne + Nagel set to buy Asian forwarder Apex - its largest takeover yet
  • New Montreal port strike would 'really stick a knife in the Canadian economy'
  • Melbourne port strike suspended, while DP World ends lengthy dispute with union
  • Blockchain advances amid predictions of buoyant future in perishables supply chain
  • Maersk: 'Consumers can foot shipping's climate change bill'
  • Lorenzo Stoll to take the reins at Swiss WorldCargo as Ashwin Bhat moves on
  • Caroline Green steps up as founder Nigel Parkes retires as MD of Pallet-Track
  • Against the odds: Takeover target Expeditors defies the doom-mongers (again)
  • M&A radar: Kuehne + Apex - 'more to come down the track'

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • New LNG terminal to serve new ferry and Wärtsilä Smart Technology Hub
    Nordic region energy company Gasum is to build a local LNG customer terminal in Vaskiluoto in Vaasa, Finland, from which tanker trucks will take LNG to customers that include Wasaline, which operatesDOT seeks applications for 2021 INFRA grants
    U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program to fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that
  • DOT seeks applications for 2021 INFRA grants
    U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program to fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that
  • Is the U.S. ready to adopt new technology for tugs and towboats?
    A Q&A with Dave Lee, Senior Account Manager - ABB Marine & Ports Marine Log (ML): The world's first LNG-hybrid tug is being built in Singapore. How long before we start seeing
  • LR names three to executive leadership team
    Among his first key appointments since stepping into the CEO role at Lloyd's Register (LR) last month, Nick Brown has named three new members of LR's Executive Leadership Team: Mark Darley as
  • Boxes lost overboard after "safety feature" triggered engine shut down
    Maersk today gave more details of the February 17 incident in which the 13,100 TEU containership Maersk Eindhoven lost 260 containers overboard while en route to the U.S. West Coast. The incident
  • Royal Caribbean's Fain still confident of return to positive trajectory
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported financial results for the fiscal year of 2020 that included a U.S. GAAP net loss of $5.8 billion compared to net income of $1.9 billion

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance offers uncongested alternative to Southern California
    The 2010-built, 3,650 teu CMA CGM Africa Four called the NWSA's Seattle Harbor for the first time on February 20 as part of the new...
  • Tankers 'not out of the woods' until mid-2022
    Active fleet poised to expand by 12% once sanctions-hit tankers return to trading - even as nominal fleet growth hits multi-year...
  • Seafarer abandonment cases continue to climb
    One case involving a chemical tanker abandoned in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in January, was successfully resolved, according to a...
  • Diana Shipping names Semiramis Paliou as chief executive
    Underlining the importance of an orderly succession, the founder of the New York-listed bulker company hands the chief executive's reins...
  • Suicides at sea go uncounted as crew change crisis drags on
    Maritime charities fear the toll of the lockdown measures on seafarers' mental health and there are anecdotal reports suicides have...
  • Higher contract rates ahead as shippers seek security
    Shippers who have successfully played the spot market in the past have been hit hard by the supply constraints in...
  • Forwarders failing on shipper-owned equipment bookings
    Many shippers are struggling to access containers for export cargoes. But forwarders are providing little in the way of help...
  • V.Group's new chief builds success on data
    V.Group has weathered storms and emerged with a client-centric vision. However, Kofod-Olsen's bigger challenge is to build a deeper understanding...
  • GasLog to go private after BlackRock merger
    GasLog is recommending a deal with BlackRock that will see the asset manager buy up the company's free float at...
  • Korea Shipbuilding strikes $500m newbuilding deals
    The VLCC trio are priced at about $90m per ship. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2022
  • Lloyd's Register appoints new leadership team with marine focus
    The classification society has appointed three insiders to new posts as it enters a new era under the leadership of...
  • Kuehne+Nagel acquires Asian logistics provider Apex International
    Takeover of Apex International is expected to add 9% to K+N revenues. Focus will be on hi-tech and ecommerce fulfilment
  • Four injured in Gibraltar bulker explosion
    Four crew were injured and two taken to hospital with burns after an explosion on a Hong Kong-flagged capesize bulk...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Club hopping not happening as renewal round closes | It is time to bring some humanity to...
  • Pavilion Energy and Chevron pen LNG offtake agreement
    Pavilion Energy and Chevron have signed a six-year LNG sale and purchase agreement for the supply of approximately 0.5m tonnes...
  • China's owners and port groups urge efforts to temper sky-high box rates
    Move comes as the traditional Chinese New Year slack season has failed to drag down the rocketing shipping costs, with...
  • Texas winter freeze lifts product tanker rates
    'This is a significant impact to one of the world's largest concentrations of olefins capacities, just under 20% of the...
  • Offshore wind sector could help re-employ some energy workers
    Oil and gas workers will also benefit from the expected growth in offshore wind employment globally, as they share some...
  • Precious positive on bulker market for 2021
    If the supply side receives a dividend from the recycling of very old ships, slow steaming by the rest of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Yellow revs up recruitment, training as drivers become more scarce
  • Forwarders largely unable to service rising SOC demand: survey
  • New funding to help BuyCo link TMS with trade finance
  • K+N expands Asian air freight footprint with Apex takeover
  • Importers face toughest trans-Pacific service contract talks in years

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • Flex LNG grabs more shares after quarterly earnings growth
    Company repurchased shares last week and in January
  • Crude tankers not 'out of woods' for 2021 due to Chinese destocking, Iranian tonnage
    Chinese crude imports will probably be flat despite oil demand recovery, Braemar ACM's Anoop Singh says
  • Royal Caribbean suffers $5.8bn loss for 2020 at the hands of Covid-19
    The New York-listed owner's shares are up almost 11% as of Monday's mid-day trading
  • Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in Gulf hurricane
    The ship is currently still grounded, with damages still to be determined
  • GasLog Partners shifts into spotlight for fleet growth
    Executives sidestep parent-BlackRock merger questions and talk up prospects for MLP to play in spot market
  • Semiramis Paliou appointed Diana Shipping CEO
    Founder Simeon Palios will stay on as non-executive chairman
  • Insurer Gard claims substantial gains at P&I renewal
    Cashback deals for members pay off as the largest P&I insurer gets even bigger at renewal
  • MV Werften readies axe for 1,200 workers amid cruise crisis
    Staff told government cash is dependent on matching workforce with orders
  • Avance Gas sees Asian demand growing after 'incredible' VLGC rate boom ends
    Commercial chief Ben Martin gives upbeat view on prospects for US Gulf production
  • GasLog unveils merger with BlackRock's power arm, with plans to delist
    Peter Livanos declares the deal a 'transformative next step' for his company
  • New Lloyd's Register chief executive reshapes marine division team
    Nick Brown reorganises marine division after taking charge of UK classification society
  • MV Werften readies axe for 1,200 workers amid cruise crisis
    Staff told government cash is dependent on matching workforce with orders
  • Soren Skou says consumers can pay multibillion-dollar decarbonisation bill
    Cost to customers will equal just six US cents on a pair of trainers, AP Moller-Maersk chief tells BBC
  • Corinth Canal suspends crossings until further notice
    Historic Greek waterway needs 'hundreds of millions of euros' of investment to survive
  • Songa Container takes full control of three sub-panamax boxships
    Shipowner exercises purchase options on trio as earnings continue to recover
  • Seafarer missing after blast on Vietnamese product tanker
    No sign of 28-year-old engineer
  • GC Rieber looks for new business after selling another vessel
    Norwegian owner down to three ships with disposal of inspection and maintenance unit Polar Queen
  • Shipping looks set to escape Myanmar sanctions - for now
    But shipowners must be on their guard for links to individuals targeted by US
  • South Korean ropax scrapped as brakes put on ferry buying
    Interest in larger Asian ropaxes is non-existent as operators continue to reel from pandemic impact
  • Oil pressure blamed for stall that tipped boxes off Maersk Eindhoven
    Safety feature reportedly triggered engine shutdown off Japan
  • Zhonggu Logistics completes $630m order drive with boxship octet at Jinling Shipyard
    Chinese shipowner fulfils plan to order up to 18 newbuildings worth about $630m
  • KCC lets last two combination carrier options lapse as deliveries remain tricky
    Norwegian shipowner focused on getting final two newbuildings in operation despite Covid-19 restrictions
  • Xihe sells MR2 product tanker as fleet selloff lumbers along
    With another tanker sold, market sources suggest more could also be leaving the Xihe fleet in the near future
  • Stamatis Molaris to offload tankers and bulkers to Gulf Navigation
    Dubai-based owner says agreement with Greek owner is beginning of a larger scope of partnership
  • Bamboo shoots blamed for fatal mass poisoning on Precious bulker
    Khalid Hashim said traditional Thai delicacy caused the death of the chief cook and made many others ill
  • Great Eastern joins outfits vying to buy Shipping Corp of India
    Country's biggest private shipowner has reportedly lodged expression of interest

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • GSCW chat recap: Stan Wraight's cargo advice for airlines
    Passenger airlines have treated cargo as an afterthought. The pandemic is making them realize the benefit of a diversified revenue stream.
  • Maersk Eindhoven expected in Yokohama Thursday following container loss
    The Maersk Eindhoven, which lost 260 containers overboard, is slated to berth for repairs in Japan on Thursday.
  • Another one bites the dust: LNG shipping's GasLog to delist
    One of the largest players in public LNG shipping, GasLog Ltd., plans to give up its NYSE listing. Will more shipowners opt to go private?
  • GSCW chat recap: GK9PG dogs check for cargo and COVID
    Global K9 Protection Group is a big provider of bomb-sniffing dogs. Many of them are dedicated to air cargo security. Now the company is using...
  • GSCW chat recap: Flowers, vaccines, perishables power MIA cargo growth
    Emir Pineda, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department's manager for aviation and trade logistics, explains why Miami International Airport reached a record cargo level last year and...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: JFK changing with the times
    2002: "It's a myth that we are out of land," said Jim Larson of the NY/NJ Port Authority, discussing the airport's cargo possibilities.
  • Kuehne + Nagel buys Hong Kong forwarder Apex
    Kuehne + Nagel is the second-largest logistics services provider in the world. It just got bigger, swallowing up Hong Kong's Apex International.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length at fresh 13-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 967 contracts to 101,943 in the week to Feb. 16, a fresh 13-month high, according to ICE data on Feb. 22.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil exports fall 12% on month
    India's gasoil exports in January eased from a three-month high reached the previous month as a rise in coronavirus cases during the winter as well as the discovery of new variants of the virus squashed demand from international buyers.
  • EU refineries, business look for ways to achieve carbon neutrality
    EU refineries and businesses are looking for various ways to address the carbon neutrality that the EU is targeting for 2050, but liquid fuels will remain in use, according to delegates of the 10th EU refining forum.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan fuel oil exports jump 133% amid higher LSFO production, imports fall 21%
    India's fuel oil exports in January rose 133% on the month to 112,000 mt, latest data from the country's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed, as improving low sulfur fuel oil margins incentivized more production, refining sources said.
  • USGC middle distillate shipments to Europe at 215,000 mt in Feb so far: cFlow
    Around 215,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillates are set to arrive in Europe in February, with one shipment of around 40,000 mt having been sent in the seven days to Feb. 22, according to cFlow, Platts trade flow software.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb 22-26
    Spot bunker fuel prices were impacted by winter weather in the US Gulf Coast during the week of Feb. 15-19, leading to rises in some ports in the Americas, such as Balboa, and slight changes in others.
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroEcuador shuts Esmeraldas No. 2 catalytic unit
    Ecuador's PetroEcuador said it shut the refinery's No. 2 catalytic cracking unit on Feb. 21 for 40 days of maintenance.
  • INDIA DATA: January oil product exports down 4.8% on year to 1.1 million b/d
    India's exports of refined oil products fell 4.8% year on year to 4.4 million mt, or 1.1 million b/d, in January, provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed Feb. 22.
  • Beaumont, Corpus Christi refineries beginning restarts as Houston area lags behind
    Major crude oil refineries in Texas' Baytown, Beaumont-Port Arthur and Corpus Christi areas began restarting operations Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, while the rest of the Houston region's refining complex is taking longer to rebound after more prolonged power outage issues during last week's Texas freeze.
  • US crude stocks, refinery runs expected lower amid Texas deep freeze
    US crude oil inventory draws likely extended during the week ended Feb. 19 as severe weather across the southern states shut in production, according to analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts.
  • Brazil's Bolsonaro sends Petrobras into turmoil after CEO swap, price dispute
    Analysts and investors Feb. 22 decried a move by Brazil's president to replace the CEO of state oil company Petrobras, claiming the move was made for political reasons.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests fresh highs amid US refinery restart, weaker dollar
    Crude oil futures surged nearly 4% to settle at 13-month highs Feb. 22 as US refineries began to restart in the wake of severe weather across the southern US last week.
  • Pavilion Energy, Chevron ink LNG supply agreement for Singapore to promote lower-carbon future
    Each LNG cargo delivered under this agreement will be accompanied by a statement of its GHG emissions, the companies said.
  • S. Korea's SK Energy to cut low sulfur bunker fuel output in March, April on VRDS maintenance
    To make up the shortfall in production, SK Energy has bought one MR-sized low sulfur fuel oil cargo from Singapore from arrival in March, sources said.
  • Clean tankers poised for freight jump amid improving pandemic conditions: Scorpio Tankers
    Bugbee said the Asian clean tanker market could likely see significant upward movement upon return from Lunar New Year.
  • Iran wants US to remove sanctions before nuclear talks to clear more crude
    Araghchi also said Iran is studying a proposal by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to hold an "informal meeting with the US as a guest."
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on opportunistic buying, fundamentals still bullish
    "The sell-off in the crude futures market seen on Friday [Feb. 19] provided a bargain hunting opportunity, which traders in Asia are exploiting," Hari said.
  • Panama sales of MF 0.5%S, high sulfur bunker fall in Jan; MGO sales increase
    The Maritime Authority's data shows sales of HS IFO 380 fell 5.6% in January month-on-month to 70,597 mt.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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