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May 25, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • APM Terminals Elizabeth welcomes largest container ship to call US East Coast
  • China launches new freight train service connecting Germany
  • Declaration to supress piracy in Gulf of Guinea launched
  • Maersk seeks collaborative efforts to decarbonise logistics
  • MOL to procure newbuilding Panamax bulker to transport woody biomass for energy
  • Suez Canal revenue up in April
  • Engineering goods exports skyrocket in April
  • Jackfruit from Tripura exported to London
  • Sugar industry wary of exports after subsidy reduction
  • Chennai Port crosses new milestone in container handling
  • Paradip Port gears up for cyclonic storm
  • SMP prepares to face challenges posed by impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal
  • Global events seen putting increasing pressure on logistics industry to respond in real-time
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways asks States/UTs to create pool of trained drivers for transporting hazardous cargo due to increase in need to move liquid oxygen
  • Rail freight attaining new highs in volume & revenue
  • Tender procedure for CER transport at Rotterdam suspended
  • India attracts highest ever total FDI inflow in 2020-21
  • Aditi Rasquinha appointed DB Schenker's Head of Ocean Freight for APAC Region
  • Mansukh Mandaviya & other key ministers interact with stakeholders on preparedness for Cyclone Yaas
  • White paper reveals learnings from one year into the pandemic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast forward to 2050
  • Third Scottish service launched
  • Network expansion in Vietnam
  • China - Europe: rail takes the lead
  • Ports of Auckland seeking new CEO
  • Beyond the peak of container flows?
  • Handling cargo at Australian airports
  • More logistics for BMW in China
  • Turbo for Bulgarian trade
  • More equipment to Algeciras
  • Historian to lead GXO's future strategy
  • Next step from B737 to A320 family
  • Burgers via QSL keep coming
  • Tami Davis to run Ambercor's new Houston office
  • Autonomous (un-)berthing is on
  • Increasing demand and investment
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Celebi Cargo to start "Fair@Link" next Tuesday

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • X-Press Pearl 'chemical' fire continues to flare up, but 'crew are all safe'
  • IATA won't ban lithium ion batteries on aircraft, but wants more collaboration
  • More supply chain delays in India as cyclone forces Pipavav Port to close
  • More delay for shippers as Ever Given legal wrangle is sent to a higher court
  • CN derails CP plan for merger with KCS, but it's too soon to celebrate a deal
  • MSC and GB Railfreight sign new five-year UK intermodal deal
  • Palletline resumes operations at UK depot as post-lockdown demand soars
  • Marion Taylor-Ringsell joins DHL Supply Chain as VP of operations, UK&I
  • Against the odds: AP Møller-Mærsk - better to be safe than sorry

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • Turkish yard wins contract for LNG Canada tugs
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards has won the contract to build the fleet of three battery-electric harbor tugs and two LNG dual fuel escort tugs that Haisea Marine Services will operate at the LNG
  • C&C Marine delivers towboat in Maritime Partners series
    Belle Chasse, La., based C&C Marine and Repair LLC has delivered the M/V Ned Brooks, the fourth in a 15-boat series on order at the yard for Metairie, La., based Maritime Partners
  • Getting to zero is getting real
    GM is to phase out gasoline and diesel powered cars by 2035-and California could ban gas-fueled leaf blowers and lawnmowers by 2024. Developments like that are a reminder that moves to make
  • VIDEO: CMA CGM giant on record-breaking East Coast tour
    The largest containership to ever call North America's East Coast, the 16,022 TEU CMA CGM Marco Polo, sailed into New York on May 20, setting the second of an expected seven records
  • MARAD announces availability of $10.8 million in AMHP grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $10,819,000 in grant funding for the America's Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The AMHP's purpose is to encourage the use

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • UGS censures leading Greek owner for 'Black Trail' remarks
    UGS president Theodore Veniamis assures Greek government it has the respect of the industry and says that the shipping community...
  • Taylor Maritime's oversubscribed IPO draws in shipowner and hedge fund
    Shipowner and venture capitalist Christian Oldendorff takes 14.9% stake in the company, which is buying 23 handysize or supramax bulk...
  • Shipowners focus on 2030 carbon cut target
    The IMO's next environmental targets will require ships to cut CO2 intensity by 40% by 2030 and by 70% by...
  • The week in charts: Sustainability scorecard | Compliance risk conundrum | Mixed signals for product rate recovery | Container freight rate march
    s of shipping's sustainability and ESG reports shows decarbonisation but an alarming lack of clarity from owners on...
  • Costamare announces pricing of unsecured bonds in landmark Greek offer
    Costamare raised €100m in the first-ever shipping industry senior unsecured bond on the Greek stock market. It said it will...
  • Legal worries are unnecessary roadblocks for climate action at the IMO
    Agreeing climate measures at the IMO has been slow going, with the law thrown up as a regular roadblock. But...
  • Maritime charity donates medical supplies to Indian seafarers
    The ITF Seafarers Trust will donate £215,000 ($303,000) of medical supplies to help coronavirus relief efforts in India, amid increasing...
  • Egyptian court rejects Ever Given owner's appeal against detention
    A further hearing will be held on May 29, UK P&I club says, as the legal battle to release the...
  • Salvors tackle blaze on X-Press Feeders vessel off Sri Lanka
    A chemical fire on a boxship off Colombo is under control but still burning. Authorities have ordered the vessel to...
  • Portuguese flag aims to continue rise with opening of new Greek branch
    Greek market is 'potentially the biggest and most important' for the International Shipping Register of Madeira, according to regional executive...
  • MOL looks to supply chain normalisation in second half of 2021
    ONE shareholder MOL has benefitted from the container line's strong performance in its 2020-21 financial year. But as the pandemic...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping's compliance risk conundrum | Bowsher confirms $80m underwriting loss at West | Norway supports shipping's 2050...
  • Yantian Port operations affected by coronavirus
    Infected stevedores were found at the west part of the key gateway port, where three of the 20 deepwater terminals...
  • MOL to acquire panamax to transport wood biomass
    As part of MOL's environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives, it is targeting businesses that will lead to reduced environmental...
  • Japanese LNG trader to import ammonia for power generation
    Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is championing the use of blue and green ammonia to decarbonise power generation and shipping
  • Capesize earnings remain resilient
    Brokers say most of the activity occurred in the Pacific region, a point borne out by the C5 Western Australia...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • Top US Shipper Infographic: imports/exports, 2020 vs. 2019
  • CP, CN take KCS merger case to intermodal shippers
  • DOT plans $10.8 million in grants for container-on-barge service
  • Top US Shippers: Household goods, furniture imports still building
  • TMS isn't dead, but shippers should consider alternatives: consultants

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • Just three weeks after sounding caution, Chappell turns tanker bull
  • Grindrod Shipping uses tanker sales to pay down debt
  • Growing grain demand pushes supramax bulkers to 11-year high
  • Tsakos Shipping books box duo as Hyundai yards land $308m in orders
  • Seanergy buys fifth capesize bulker of 2021 in 'strong sector commitment'
  • Reed Smith finds shipping more reliant on tech and transparency since Covid-19 hit
  • Dry bulk: why US-listed stocks kept rising as capesize rates dipped
  • Arcadia founder Constantine Angelopoulos dies aged 75
  • Gibson cautions carbon fees could price tanker routes out of market
  • South Korean shipowner takes $4.7m bulker charter fight to US court
  • Ince hires Hill Dickinson's Moschopolous as Piraeus partner
  • Cardiff Marine capesize bulker brushes off scrape Chinese ship
  • Shipowners submit offers to Novatek on next round of Arc4 LNG carriers
  • US blacklists 13 ships for constructing Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
  • Siem's Subsea 7 scoops Petrobras cable-laying deal worth up to $750m
  • Merlin Swire steps down from Swire Pacific and heads for London
  • Navigare Capital makes VLCC debut with purchase of TRF ship
  • Castor takes action to boost shares as price sags despite $340m S&P spree
  • Seafarers rescued as North Korean cargoship sinks in Sea of Japan
  • European review puts ship recycling tax on the agenda
  • MOL orders panamax bulker for its biomass business
  • Ed Buttery: 'exciting' new chapter begins after hard work pays off with $254m TMI IPO
  • Lundqvist Rederierna books second aframax at Sumitomo Heavy
  • Chinese Maritime Transport splashes out $117m on bulker order as prices soar
  • A long way to go, but Clarksons Research details the positive signs for OSV owners
  • Fire-hit X-Press boxship ordered out of Sri Lankan waters
  • Sovcomflot says it will not scrap shuttle tankers coming off term deals
  • Suez Canal willing to release detained Ever Given if it gets a $200m deposit
  • Return of Ocean Tankers VLCCs dampens tanker market, McQuilling says
  • Singapore's Richland Bulk turns shipowner with capesize bulker buy

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • Freighter conversions: Boeing or the other guy?
    Some car owners will only take their cars to the dealer for maintenance, while others are content with an independent mechanic. The choice is similar...
  • How three Chinese companies cornered global container production
    The containers that U.S. shippers need are all built in China, where factories could set a new production record this year.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Oakland targets intermodal
    2002: The Port of Oakland gears up intermodal capabilities to catch up with in-state rivals Los Angeles and Long Beach.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2021
  • Brazil's new gas regime opens market, but development of rules still necessary
    First concrete step should come by mid-2021 via Mines, Energy Ministry expected to publish regulations surrounding New Gas Law approved by Congress.
  • Crude climbs as improved demand outlooks offset concerns of rising supply
    Rising vaccination rates across the US underscored bullish summer energy demand outlooks.
  • ADNOC to build blue ammonia facility in UAE in clean energy push
    **Facility's capacity is 1 million mt/year **Facility expected to start production in 2025 **ADNOC has blue ammonia deal with Japan
  • Global oil demand rebound seen eclipsing India, Iran uncertainty
    **Summer oil demand seen rebounding over 8 million b/d **US land mobility hits post-lockdown high **India's COVID crisis still hanging over oil markets
  • Iran, IAEA extend monitoring deal to clear sanctions relief hurdle
    **Extension runs to June 24 **Iran pumped 2.43 mil b/d in April: S&P Global Platts OPEC survey **Fifth round of JCPOA talks set for this week
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    A weaker 0.5%S market has meant a less economical arbitrage for low sulfur fuels from Europe to Singapore, leaving Europe to grapple with product oversupply.
  • China's national emissions trading system to include two more sectors by 2022
    Lai Xiaoming did not specify which two sectors will be included for the next step, but the eight sectors targeted for eventual coverage are petrochemicals, chemicals, building materials, steel, nonferrous metals, paper, aviation and power generation.
  • Japan domestic clean product shipments fall 5.5% in March on weak demand
    Domestic shipments of dirty products in March rose 4% year on year to 2.42 million kl, or 15.22 million barrels.
  • Freight paper markets jump on news of Iran-US nuclear deal
    **FFA dirty tanker market activity picks up **Positive outlook for physical amid Iranian nuclear deal **Scrapping levels to increase for older units
  • Container line CMA CGM offers carbon certificates linked to bio-LNG use
    The option will allow shippers to cut their CO2 emissions by a minimum of 67% on a full value chain basis, according to a company statement.
  • Singapore banks, SGX, Temasek to launch carbon exchange CIX by end-2021
    "Driven by corporate climate commitments, global demand for high-quality carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market is estimated to increase at least fifteenfold by 2030," the companies said
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Plants in Europe expect better Q2; demand remains below 2019
    "Gasoline has been extremely healthy in the quarter, with crack levels at some of the highest in five year range while diesel is still suffering from an overhang," Saras CEO Dario Scaffardi said.
  • Asia residual fuel market: Key market indicators this week
    June arrivals of low sulfur fuel oil are expected to be higher than May and add to current levels in storage.
  • INDIA DATA: April refinery run rate falls on month to 97%
    The flagship state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp. recorded an average of 104% combined run in April compared with 53% a year earlier and 100% in March.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on hurricane season concerns, pares losses after selloff
    The climb came as the specter of supply disruptions during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
  • Japan's JERA to procure 40,000 mt ammonia for 20% co-burning with coal by 2024-25
    JERA said it will move ahead to start a four-year-long pilot project to burn 20% ammonia at its Hekinan coal-fired power plant.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper 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 those scrapped in the decade just ending.
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.
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%
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
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
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
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
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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.
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%)
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
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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.
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
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
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 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.
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
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
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