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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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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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