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March 23, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • APM Terminals enhancing digitisation through APIs
  • Container shortages ease at Chinese box hubs post-CNY
  • MSC's new Asia to US East Coast service
  • OOCL announces intra-Asia product enhancements
  • Suez Canal's rebates for containerships from East Coast of America to South & South-East Asia
  • New FTP to identify new sectors with export potential
  • Oilmeals exports surge
  • Tariff, port dues changes at Adani Petronet (Dahej), Krishnapatnam
  • GPS imaging on vehicles to replace toll booths: Gadkari
  • International trade remained resilient during the pandemic: Study
  • Maritime India Vision 2030 lays out comprehensive plan to take India to forefront of global maritime sector
  • Taxpayers free to utilise Input Tax Credit available in their credit ledger for March GST dues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Prizes for sustainable transport
  • ANA Cargo: more transpac capacity
  • Finance guru for growth in Asia
  • A continental network
  • Fulfilment startup raises EUR 35 million
  • Nola delegates communications executive
  • Moveo ergo sum
  • New routes for holiday airlines
  • GIE France PCS banks on digitisation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Crew crisis on the rise again?
  • Laso's transport for Leixoes
  • Grocery retailer to go electric
  • EVP to expand intermodal segment
  • Alliance to ship vaccines
  • Ghana's FRU and FSU classified

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • India trade on the rebound, but lack of boxes could hamper full recovery
  • 'Revitalised' Zim reports biggest profit in its 75-year history
  • CP and KCS merger will create first Canda-US-Mexico rail network
  • The UK now 'a micro-climate in Europe' when it comes to shipping
  • DHL steps up its bid to go from 'yellow' to green with new emissions targets
  • Still an uphill battle for US trucking firms trying to recruit reluctant drivers
  • Were US airline bailouts really needed?
  • Japan carmakers scramble to assess impact of blaze at vital chip plant
  • 'Chris' Choi set to replace John Elliott as president and CEO of BNCT
  • Against the odds: Exuberant Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag exploit tax loopholes

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • Ingalls names George Nungesser VP of program management
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1. Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for
  • MSHS Group donates Baudouin diesels to Louisiana trade school
    Students in the Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program at Louisiana's Fletcher Technical Community College will get an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience thanks to four diesel engines being donated to the school
  • Iraqi national indicted after arms found in Port of Savannah container
    An Iraqi national has appeared in U.S. District Court in Savannah. Ga., after his indictment on charges related to the attempted smuggling of firearms to Iraq. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the
  • CSL puts focus on testing green fuels as Seaway season opens
    The official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway's 63rd navigation season was marked today when Canada Steamship Lines'Trillium Class self-unloading ship Baie St. Paul was the first vessel to transit the St.
  • TTB: Delbert Wilkins tells his own story on why diversity is key to workforce effectiveness
    Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) free virtual event on March 24 will wrap up with a presentation by Delbert Wilkins, vice president - North operations and business development at Canal
  • Qatar moves ahead on massive LNG fleet expansion
    With plans to increase production of LNG from its North Field development from 77 million tons a year to 126 million tons by 2027, Qatar Petroleum has issued an Invitation to Tender
  • Sumitomo Heavy wins AiP for methanol dual-fueled tanker
    In another indication of growing interest in the use of methanol as a marine fuel, ClassNK has granted Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. an Approval in Principle (AiP) for
  • Harvey Gulf Subsea wins Navy Special Ops support contract
    New Orleans, headquartered Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions reports that it has been awarded U.S. Navy contract worth $4 million that will see it utilize the 302-foot, 2013-built Harvey Deep Sea to provide

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • Aegean Shipping fixes 'green' aframaxes for at least two years
    Sources close to the Piraeus-based company say Green Admire and Green Adventure, both due in the first half of 2022...
  • Biden administration 'committed' to Venezuela shipping sanctions, says opposition
    Weak tanker freight rates see some Greek shipowners return surreptitiously to shipping Venezuelan cargoes betting that sanctions enforcement will be...
  • Seafarers cannot be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns
    Chinese and UAE ports are already turning back ships, but 'no jab, no job' is likely to become the normal...
  • Cargill chief to head shipping's emissions reporting scheme
    The Sea Cargo Charter, a green initiative by a group of big cargo owners and charterers, has confirmed its 13-member...
  • Zim sets sights higher after record full-year result
    Following a stock exchange listing earlier this year, Israel-based container line Zim has delivered a set of results to please...
  • Insurer of Israel oil-spill tanker cancels cover
    Lawyer for undisclosed Beirut-based owner says tanker was carrying Iraqi crude, not Iranian. Satellite images show the tanker at Kharg...
  • China equipment shortage easing
    One of the issues driving high freight rates has been a lack of available export containers. New data shows that...
  • US demand surge set to continue as inventories remain low
    US retail sales are still growing and the influx of goods is going straight off the shelves. That leaves little...
  • Global Container Terminals' chief takes an incremental approach to investing
    'Our approach continues to be to provide adaptable, incremental capacity that appropriately services our customers, while maintaining our competitiveness for...
  • Iranians charged with conspiracy to evade US sanctions
    The complaints said several defendants used a Hong Kong-based front company to secretly buy two oil tankers valued at more...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Decarbonise shipping together, not owner by owner | Lloyd's List podcast: Why sustainable shipping is about more than...
  • UK announces $27m green shipbuilding fund
    The British government announced a competition to develop innovations for greener shipping, including zero-emissions vessels and clean port infrastructure
  • Merger creating Mexico-Canada railroad set to link key ports
    Merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern will create 'the first US-Mexico-Canada railroad', says CPR chief executive Keith...
  • Qatar Petroleum tenders charter for up to 100 LNG carriers
    Qatar Petroleum said it will review bidders' technical and commercial capabilities 'with the objective of assigning selected shipowners to the...
  • First LNG ship-to-ship for aframax crude tanker off US
    Gagarin Prospect is the first liquefied natural gas-fuelled aframax tanker to join Sovcomflot's fleet

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • SAP, Sedna partner to coordinate TMS tasks
  • Top US importers from Asia accepting higher contract rates
  • Zim expects even stronger 2021 after record 2020 profit
  • Rail delays stymie exporters in Memphis
  • Changing energy mix complicates breakbulk cargo demand rebound
  • Carriers see no 'silver bullet' solution to India equipment woes
  • Montreal longshore workers remain on job despite latest contract offer rejection

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • Oaktree trims more shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping in $5.2m payday
  • Bunker firm offers refuelling services from Augusta, Sicily
  • Boxship rates rise amid surging Asia-US volumes
  • Norden buys two kamsarmaxes in deal with Mitsui & Co
  • Boxships and bulkers lead another strong week for US listings
  • Zim on 'positive trajectory' as results hit all-time record high
  • Shipowners join legal fight over 2019 Houston Ship Channel fire
  • Vantage takes over Seadrill Partners' drillship fleet amid restructuring
  • VLGC rates jump 27% from Middle East but output concerns remain
  • Two port workers die after losing consciousness on Greek bulker
  • Exmar turns a profit for 2020 with settlement cash on FLNG unit
  • Evalend Shipping jumps on VLGC bandwagon with $320m deal at Hyundai Samho
  • Questions continue as stowaway denies attempt to hijack Navios tanker
  • Owner of tanker linked to Israeli spill acts to clear its name
  • Minerva snaps up second capesize bulker this year
  • Ship finance lender CIT 'out of warm lay-up' and back in action
  • Reunion of old ex-DVB friends who keep their distance
  • Windship brings in CEO as it seeks to take sails to market
  • Slew of multi-month charters for LNG carriers buoys market mood
  • Spetalen's Standard Drilling makes $9.25m bet on restructured Noble Corp
  • Shell ships in cargo for new Scottish mini-LNG terminal
  • Tufton Oceanic raises dividend target as profit soars
  • DSME hit by Covid-19 outbreak as close to 70 workers test positive
  • Error led to Keppel worker's death after boxship rudder fell
  • Dorian LPG to gather fleet-wide data via Kongsberg tie-up
  • Samos tied to bulker asset plays after ordering VLCC in countercyclical moves
  • Hutchison Port Holdings completes $500m bond issue
  • Genting fires up the engines of two more cruiseships for domestic cruise revival
  • Chinese recycling expert claims Hong Kong Convention is being abused
  • EU approval would put Chinese ship recyclers in a sweet spot
  • How China can regain its crown as the global leader in green ship recycling
  • Royal Caribbean to restart Caribbean cruises with vaccinated passengers
  • Grant Thornton puts Xihe Holdings VLCC on the block

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • ZIM: US importers buckle, sign contracts early, pay 50% more
    Ocean carrier ZIM just released record results and confirmed huge gains for contract rates. So why did its stock sink?
  • 'Seismic change': Maersk commits to long-term relationships with shippers
    The world's largest shipping line says it has changed its ways and is no longer playing the spot market, instead going steady with long-term partners.
  • Cargo airlines ask DOT to block Mexican carrier from US market
    One of the Kalitta cargo companies is trying to stop a small Mexican airline from providing cross-border service between Mexico and the U.S., a market...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: 'Dry canal' across Nicaragua
    1997: "Comparing our project to the Panama Canal is to confuse an apple with an orange," New York lawyer Don M. Bosco said. "Our competition...
  • Inside the now-booming business of building container ships
    Newbuild-to-fleet ratio now 15.3%, up from 9.4% in mid-2020. But orders are not high enough yet to wave red flags.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2021
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt fuel oil for April loading
    The fuel oil cargo is produced at Formosa's residue fluid catalytic cracker. The company last sold 40,000 mt of fuel oil with 0.9% sulfur, maximum 180 CST viscosity, via a tender for loading in March from Mailiao at a discount of around $50/mt to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, a source close to the development said.
  • Spot Rotterdam Hi-5 bunker spread eases as crude drops
    Spot premiums for 0.5%S marine fuel over 3.5%S fuel oil at Europe's bunker hub in Rotterdam have eased back to their narrowest since the start of February, as the wider oil market softens and easterly arbitrages lose steam.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    Flat prices in distillates markets fell over the past week, tracking crude downwards amid slow vaccine rollouts in the European Union and a global vaccine supply crunch. Demand for middle distillates in Europe remains weak, although regional production is still reduced, especially for jet fuel.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Ecomar to expand Fujairah refinery, storage capacity
    Ecomar Energy Solutions has agreed to expand its refinery and build new storage capacity at Fujairah, with the introduction of the Murban futures in the week starting March 28 seen boosting already strong demand for crude oil and products at the UAE's east coast port.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher despite European demand headwinds
    Crude oil futures finished a volatile session slightly higher March 22 as the market pitted European demand headwinds against rising US and Chinese energy demand.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators March 22-26
    **Weaker US crude segments pressure Latin America **Tight supply props up New Orleans premium over Houston
  • China seen importing record volumes of North Sea crude in March
    **More than 1 million b/d of North Sea crudes have arrived in March **But demand likely to slow from April as refineries go into maintenance
  • RUSSIA DATA: Russian Feb fuel oil exports down 2.9% on year at 2.72 mil mt
    Export flows were down slightly in February due to higher domestic demand, which has been boosted by a cold spell.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    **Demand for 0.5%S FO has cooled off with the arbitrage to the east weaker in recent weeks **LSVGO heard higher on firmer gasoline cracks
  • CHINA DATA: Jan-Feb fuel oil exports surge 93.6% on year to 3.06 mil mt
    **Feb exports jump 84.4% on year **Jan-Feb imports fall 35.9% on year
  • Ecomar expanding Fujairah refinery, storage capacity as Murban seen adding demand
    **Ecomar started in Fujairah in 2015 **Refinery selling out everything it produces
  • Singapore's April Western low sulfur arbitrage volumes may near 3 mil mt: traders
    **Singapore low sulfur marine fuel market likely to remain balanced **April volume into Singapore may dip if more oil diverted to Fujairah
  • Asia residual fuel market: Key market indicators this week
    Asian residual fuel markets, especially upstream low sulfur marine fuel, is unlikely to see any significant upside in the week of March 22-26, on a lack of impetus from any potential incremental demand.
  • Saudi Aramco cuts 2021 capex guidance even as Asia showing signs of demand rebound
    **2021 capex guidance cut to $35 bil from $40-$45 bil **'We are seeing a pick-up in demand in Asia'
  • Asia middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    The weakening in the Asian gasoil market may extend into the week starting March 22, with the market remaining driven by supply-side factors.

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In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will shell out up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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