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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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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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