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March 25, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • CMA CGM & FueLNG undertake first ship-to-containership LNG bunkering operation in Asia
  • Hoegh Autoliners completes first carbon neutral voyage
  • Shipping could be seriously impacted from lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers, highlights document
  • Vessel blocking Suez Canal refloated
  • Victory Shipping celebrating 30 years of shipping heritage
  • Plastics exports on the upswing
  • DBGT achieves milestone of 2 million TEUs
  • Distribution Logistics Infrastructure & Kesar Multimodal Logistics flag off first train of Trident Ltd from ICD Powarkheda to JN Port
  • Highway construction target for current fiscal exceeded at record rate & despite pandemic
  • Road freight volumes via Eurotunnel impacted post-Brexit
  • Cargo traffic down at Major Ports for eleventh straight month
  • ICES Advisory 9/2021 - Inclusion of a new UQC for Metric Million British Thermal Unit
  • Shipping container makers seeing surging demand

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Skopje rounds off Balkan locations
  • Czech carrier invests in safety system
  • ITJ Video News - 25 March 2021
  • Man and machine from Australia to Brazil
  • Keller and Sutter join EAP board
  • 3,840 t: heaviest aggregates train
  • Pilot for port digitisation gains support
  • Deppon Express digitises fleet
  • God given?
  • Nexxiot expands management team
  • Urban delivery etruck debuts in Spain
  • New turning point in home country
  • On both sides of the Baltic Sea
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Docks in Barcelona on wire
  • Three more B737-800 freighter conversions
  • Broberg to become Acertus' new CEO
  • Glencar contracted for grocery warehouse

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • Questions being asked after box ship runs aground blocking Suez Canal
  • Rising haulage rates and declining service levels prompt US forwarder itchiness
  • Chittagong port demands importers clear dangerous goods stored in its yards
  • As market overcapacity subsides, shipowners start to order newbuilds again
  • UK airlines 'losing out' and demand a level playing field with EU carriers
  • Congestion hits Auckland, posing a 'multi-million dollar' problem for shippers
  • Get more women into air cargo: firms failing to boost diversity will lose out
  • M&A radar: Canadian Pacific + Kansas City - it's got to be third time lucky
  • Daniel Carrera steps up to become president of UPS operations in Europe
  • M&A radar: Who's next?
  • Supply chain radar: ZIM-ming (Google it)
  • Supply chain radar: Rewind - FedEx and fast cars

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • Conrad delivers ABS deck barge to Ashton Marine
    Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard has delivered a 240 foot x 60 foot x 14 foot ABS deck barge to Muskegon, Mich., based Ashton Marine LLC. Named the AM 3600, the
  • CLIA to CDC: Phased resumption of cruises from U.S. should begin in July
    CLIA, which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, today called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lift the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), issued October 30,
  • DESMI marks milestone: 50 Stolt Tanker vessels fitted with CompactClean BWMS
    Back in January 2019, the first DESMI Ocean Guard ballast water management system to be installed in a Stolt Tankers B.V. vessel was commissioned. Just two years later, another 49 vessels in
  • NYK LNG Ship Management signs optimized maintenance agreements with Wärtsilä
    Wärtsilä has signed two long-term optimized maintenance agreements with Japan based NYK LNG Ship Management. The 15-year agreements, which took effect fom January 2021, cover the Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines and other
  • Rystad sees offshore drilling set for two-year uptick
    After a challenging 2020, oil and gas demand recovery - supported by vaccination efforts and OPEC+ supply cuts - is proving good for drilling activity, says Oslo, Norway, headquartered consultancy Rystad Energy.
  • NTSB reports on flooding of towing vessel moored at shipyard
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a May 17, 2020, incident in which the Blessey Marine towing vessel Alton St. Amant was found by a shipyard worker to
  • Centerline Logistics launches "Visionary Fuels" initiative
    Seattle, Wash., headquartered Centerline Logistics, a leading national provider of marine petroleum transportation services, has formed an Alternative Fuels Working Group. The group consists of industry partners and internal representatives from within
  • Shell LNG dual-fuel VLCCs will have ME-GI engines
    The ten 300,000 dwt VLCCs being ordered by three shipowners for long term charter to Shell will have MAN B&W 7G80ME-GI Mk9.5 dual-fuel engines. The ships are being built at Daewoo Shipuilding

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • Hafnia gets $374m sustainability-linked loan
    The product tanker owner agrees with 10 banks on its first ever syndicated sustainability-linked financing deal. Its fleet's emissions performance...
  • Navios Containers shareholders back Navios Partners merger
    Navios group chairman and chief executive Angeliki Frangou said the deal was a transformative transaction, creating 'one of the 10...
  • Seanergy says outlook for capesize market is 'very strong'
    The newbuilding order book was lower than at any time in the last 17 years and the benign supply picture...
  • Suez grounding likely to generate big insurance claims and extensive litigation
    The Suez incident is likely to generate salvage claims and fines, while claiming general average on 20,000 boxes with up...
  • Suez Canal remains blocked despite efforts to refloat grounded Ever Given
    It is not clear what caused the grounding. Initial reports suggested that Ever Given had experienced engine trouble, but a...
  • Coal trade flows see reshuffle
    China is seen importing more coal from South Africa and Indonesia, while Australia is exporting more to India and Japan...
  • TEN signs charters worth $150m for LNG trio
    The LNG newbuilding, to be named Tenergy, will bring the company's LNG fleet to three vessels alongside 65 tankers, including...
  • Trafigura backs new global emissions levy proposal
    Trafigura's head of fuel decarbonisation believes that the International Maritime Organization needs to make the new proposal for a $100...
  • Winson denies connection with North Korea oil trade
    All operations including ship-to-ship transfers comply with existing international regulatory requirements, the Singapore-based oil trader said
  • First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for boxship takes place in Singapore
    FueLNG, which undertook the STS bunkering, expects to conduct between 30 and 50 such operations in Singapore this year
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Green lobby frustrated at black carbon delays | Shipping being considered for UK emissions trading scheme, minister...
  • US Coast Guard loses pilotage exam case
    The USCG acted on derogatory reports about Capt Matthew Hight presented by the for-profit St Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association, including...
  • Santos awards major FPSO contract to BW Offshore
    Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher flagged significant savings from the FPSO contract award, which will go towards boosting cost competitiveness...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • E-commerce, high-tech demand fuels rise in air cargo rates
  • UP adding ag shipping capacity through PNW ports
  • E-commerce, high-tech demand fuels rise in air cargo rates
  • Texas freeze could halve US Q2 resin exports
  • Baton gets VC funding to link truckload, final-mile
  • Suez logjam may threaten already stressed European ports
  • FourKites looks to connect industrial visibility dots with latest funding

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • Crude and product tanker markets display rare strength amid Suez Canal uncertainty
  • CDC denies cruise sector's request to lift US sailing restrictions by July
  • Boxship orders breach 2m teu in six-month spending spree
  • Wilhelmsen revamps structure as it targets $500m renewables investment
  • Navios Maritime Partners buys three bulkers ahead of merger with boxship firm
  • CDC denies cruise sector's request to lift US sailing restrictions by July
  • Boxship orders breach 2m teu in six-month spending spree
  • Wilhelmsen revamps structure as it targets $500m renewables investment
  • Navios Maritime Partners buys three bulkers ahead of merger with boxship firm
  • Trafigura fixes aframax and VLCC newbuildings amid heated period charter activity
  • Allianz says the Suez Canal has an 'excellent safety record'
  • Seanergy Maritime lands in the red due to weak bulker market
  • Island Offshore AHTS sets new record for anchor pull
  • Tsakos Energy mulls alternative fuels for future newbuildings
  • Norwegian Hull Club offers insurance to cover green recycling cost
  • IMO 'losing battle to keep up with technology' over training
  • Greek players linked to LR2 product tanker expansion moves
  • Demetriades says Lasota drugs case highlights human rights violations
  • Oldendorff loses legal battle over Baltic capesize charter calculations
  • Suez Canal congestion could lead to higher freight rates but more security risks
  • Hafnia makes first green financing move with $374m loan deal
  • Containership owners make hay as midsize market just won't quit
  • Petredec reveals stake in Avance Gas as owners jostle for position
  • Belships continues fleet expansion with another ultramax newbuilding
  • Geopolitical mood music is sombre but shipping dances to its own tune
  • FueLNG begins ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Singapore
  • Once-sanctioned aframax tanker heads to Bangladesh for scrapping
  • Gaddafi's wrecked yacht to become first hydrogen-powered luxury vessel
  • Norway blocks $178m Rolls-Royce engine business sale on security grounds

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • What the Suez Canal accident means to the tanker business
    Back in the Aristotle Onassis era, a Suez Canal closure was a tanker game changer. Today, tanker upside from the canal accident is limited.
  • Scores of container ships waiting to transit Suez Canal
    "Strong winds" are blamed for causing the 20,000-TEU Ever Given to get stuck and block Suez Canal traffic in both directions.
  • IATA offers digital connectivity platform to air cargo industry
    Digital transactions are necessary as air cargo volumes grow, but setting up those IT links can be tedious. The International Air Transport Association has a...
  • Viewpoint: Buy American - by choice
    Fewer options means less competition and less incentive to control costs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 24, 2021
  • S KOREA DATA: Feb oil product exports drop 31% on year as refiners struggle to sell jet fuel
    South Korea's refined oil product exports in February dropped 31.2% from a year earlier to 29.55 million barrels, or 1.06 million b/d, as jet fuel shipments continued to falter amid tepid international passenger air transportation activity across Asia, data released by Korea National Oil Corp. showed March 24.
  • TENDER DATA: India's Nayara Energy offers low sulfur fuel oil for H1 May loading
    Nayara last sold 42,000 mt of low sulfur fuel oil with 0.3% sulfur for loading over April 1-5 from Vadinar to Vitol at a single-premium to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, S&P Global Platts reported previously. Nayara is an occasional seller of low sulfur fuel oil.
  • US crude inventory builds extend amid lasting polar vortex impacts to refiners
    US crude inventory builds extended in the week ended March 19, US Energy Administration data showed March 24, as refinery runs continued to see lingering effects from the mid-February polar vortex.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices jump 6% as Suez Canal closure prompts vessel delays
    Crude oil futures settled nearly 6% higher March 24, clawing back nearly all of the losses seen the session prior after a grounded container ship closed the vital Suez Canal.
  • Suez Canal blockage sends ripples through global commodity markets
    One of the world's biggest container vessels ran aground in the Suez Canal late March 23, trigging a major scare in the global commodity markets by blocking a critical transit chokepoint.
  • Hi-5 bunker spread likely to be well supported through 2021: ING
    **Hi-5 bunker spread likely to remain supported **OPEC+ production ramp ups bullish for 3.5%S FO prices **China 0.5%S MF production growth adds bearish sentiment **Recent Singapore arbitrage for 0.5%S MF lessens, losing support
  • Container market braced for further delays following Suez Canal incident
    **Some container liners eyeing Cape of Good Hope route **Container market already seeing port delays, seen worsening
  • FEATURE: Hi-5 at $100/mt leaves time to invest in scrubbers
    **Hi-5 likely supported through 2021: analysts **Scrubbers may reach payback in two years **Interest in scrubbers' prospects beyond sulfur abatement
  • Port of Singapore sees Asia's first ship-to-containership LNG bunkering
    **CMA CGM ship fueled with 7,100 cu m of LNG from FueLNG Bellina **First ship-to-ship operation for FueLNG Bellina **IMO GHG emission cut targets supportive for LNG bunkering: FGE
  • Suez Canal blocked after container ship runs aground: sources
    **More than 40 ships waiting on the south side of the canal **Almost 10% of seaborne oil trade passes through key waterway **Freight rates likely to firm if blockage persists longer
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall to 2019 level as heavy distillates tumble
    **13 terminals now reporting inventories **Bunker premiums over Singapore hit 13-month high **Unexpected outage at Uniper Energy refinery
  • JAPAN DATA: March 14-20 oil product exports rebound 25% to 2.88 mil barrels
    Low sulfur fuel oil exports surged 55.6% week on week to 491,953 barrels in the week ended March 20, with high sulfur fuel oil exports having hiked 36.9% on the week to 550,111 barrels.
  • JAPAN DATA: March 14-20 oil products output rises 4.2% on week
  • S KOREA DATA: Oil products demand rebounds for first time in nine months in Feb
    Refining industry sources said it remains highly uncertain whether South Korea's oil products demand would consistently show a meaningful recovery over the coming months as the government is expected to maintain strict movement restriction measures.
  • Minerva Bunkering 'selling actively' in Fujairah as premiums rise: CEO
    **Premiums rise on 'some market tightness' **Minerva Bunkering started at port in 2020 **Not looking to be biggest player at port
  • INTERVIEW: Minerva aims global growth; sets decarbonization, digitalization goals
    **Company purchases floating storage unit for Singapore market **Minerva's carbon offset offering to support decarbonization goals
  • Regulatory intervention, sampling key to tackle VLSFO-related quality issues: VPS
    **VLSFO accounts for about 66% of samples tested by VPS last year **Off-specification seen increasing
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cash differential drops to near three-month low
    **Singapore receiving higher inflow of western cargoes in March, April **Bunker demand weakens on higher flat prices
  • Stuck Suez Canal container ship disrupts global commodities trade: sources
    **Demurrage costs to rise **Salvage operations on

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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
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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
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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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