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January 27, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • End to equipment shortage seen as Chinese New Year nears
  • Rates for transporting goods from Asia to US, Europe see surge
  • Container shortage hampering exports
  • DGTR notifies anti-dumping duty on newsprint import from multiple countries
  • Mandatory uploading of documents in e-Sanchit
  • US top destination for Indian exports
  • Mansukh Mandaviya & Major Port Chairpersons brainstorm on key issues & initiatives during three-day 'Chintan Baithak'
  • Dynamic movement of 1st container rake from Durgapur, West Bengal to Benapole, Bangladesh
  • India seeks Bangladesh's nod to transport cargo to NE via Chittagong, Mongla ports
  • Aluminium industry seeks 10 pc import duty on primary aluminium, scrap
  • Indian economy climbing back, Montek Singh Ahluwalia
  • Allcargo Logistics appoints Suresh Kumar as Chief Executive Officer - India
  • India has implemented measures to facilitate imports, exports: TPR at WTO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finland - Siberia in just 5.5 days by rail
  • JV starts operations in the Kingdom
  • CCO for CargoAi
  • 50% more capacity and 600 extra containers
  • New basic ULD services solution
  • Hot demand for chilled goods
  • Freightliner trials potential modal shift
  • Paycargo strengthens team
  • A good year for Wincanton
  • Dnata bolsters North England operations
  • Colombian operator achieves milestone
  • Three more locomotives for Italian fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port director resigns
  • Aramex optimises rating
  • Lease conversion of a second B747-8F
  • Singapore banks on vaccination

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • New blow for shippers as carriers announce Asia-Europe blankings for CNY
  • Port of LA offers $7.5m 'beat congestion' incentive to terminal operators
  • Container trade 'madness' driving more Asia cargo to other modes
  • Rock-it Cargo and Sound Moves merge: 'let's get this show on the road'
  • Jettainer unveils 'quick and easy' ULD management for smaller airlines
  • Brexit? No problem for thrice-prepared Davies Turner customs team
  • Andrew Ellis appointed country manager as Viasea expands into the UK
  • Adel El Said to lead operations at new Al Khaldi-Bertling Logistics JV
  • Supply chain radar: InPost's IPO delivers at whopping multiples
  • On the wires: Stretched Zim & wealthy OOCL hunting for new blood

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • ABS in joint study on potential for ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore
    ABS is collaborating with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute (ASTI) on a study of the potential of ammonia for Singapore, exploring supply, bunkering, and safety challenges
  • VIDEO: Oldendorff explores Anemoi rotor sail solution for bulkers
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement with rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies, Lloyd's Register (LR), and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI). The JDP
  • ME-GI engines will power ultra large Hapag-Lloyd box ships
    MAN Energy Solutions has won an order for six MAN B&W 11G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of six ultra-large, 23,500TEU container vessels for Hapag-Lloyd. The engines will be
  • Shipping leaders in new move to resolve crew change crisis
    In a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change deadlock caused by COVID-19, over 300 companies and organizations have joined forces to help resolve what has become a humanitarian
  • Pittsburgh Engineer District gets additional $57.4 million for civil works in FY 2021
    The Pittsburgh Engineer District reports that its FY 2021 Work Plan includes an additional $57.4 million for the civil works program. Total appropriations for FY21 from all sources are expected to be
  • Biden executive order reaffirms Jones Act support
    In signing his "Buy American" executive order yesterday, President Joe Biden specifically endorsed the importance of the Jones Act , saying the executive action "reiterates my strong support for the Jones Act

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • Hyundai Heavy eyes $900m IPO to build green ships
    The Korean builder's fundraising initiative comes as yards are being asked to upgrade their production and the global supply chain in...
  • LNG exporters see a competitive advantage in western Mexico
    A recent Lloyd's List analysis drew attention to such problems, saying that congestion at the Panama Canal has forced many...
  • US to seize Iranian oil on board Marinakis-owned tanker
    Seizure order is a new legal tactic successfully used twice during the past two years to secure cargo on board...
  • West Africa becoming higher risk for shipping
    Reports of suspicious approaches increased in 2020 as crew worries grow of criminal threats in the Gulf of Guinea and...
  • Hazmat study finds asbestos 'on most ships'
    'In 10 or 20 years' time, we might see a new wave of asbestosis claims against shipowners. It is going...
  • Oldendorff to test wind propulsion on newcastlemax
    The project, signed with manufacturer Anemoi Marine Technologies, the Lloyd's Register classification society and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, is...
  • Wan Hai orders newbuilds and containers in $700m spree
    Wan Hai has been increasing efforts to expand its business footprint, especially in the intra-Asia market where it is highly competitive
  • Infinity Maritime names shipbrokers for digital platform
    Announcement of 'initial group' of shipbrokers said to indicate progress towards sourcing of Infinity's first fleet as well as underscoring...
  • Weather and incoming boxships add to US west coast disruption
    High winds forced 17 ships out of anchor to avoid dragging in 'complex situation'. But port volumes and ship calls...
  • Shipping's digital transformation driving efficiency
    Digital technology and satellite communications have become the driver of shipping efficiency. Looking to the end of the decade, shipbuilding...
  • Australia-China LNG shipments defy diplomatic trade rows
    Liquefied natural gas is the only energy fuel showing year-on-year rise in seaborne trade after pandemic-induced demand plunges for coal...
  • Tanger Med volumes surge despite drop in traffic
    A fall in ro-ro and passenger traffic was offset by increases in container and bunkering services. Tanger Med now stands...
  • DFDS to buy HSF Logistics Group in $359m deal
    Danish company adds to its logistics network with the acquisition of the cold chain logistics services provider that employs 1,800...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Industry heavyweights reignite crew-change crisis efforts | Indonesia probes suspected illegal Iran oil transfers | One seafarer...
  • More than 50 bulkers still waiting at Chinese anchorages
    Of the vessels waiting to offload their cargoes, there are 10 panamaxes, 29 post-panamaxes and 16 capesizes, Lloyd's List intelligence...
  • Samsung Heavy wins orders for 13,000 teu pair
    South Korean shipbuilder expects an increase in orders for ultra-large containerships and replacement demand for eco-deigned vessels around 10,000 teu...
  • Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas throughput rose 8% last year
    The transhipment hub at the southern end of Malaysia is on the cusp of joining the 10m teu club of...
  • ABS leads study on ammonia as marine fuel
    The research effort is in tune with Singapore's long-term maritime decarbonisation strategy, which seeks to build a more sustainable maritime...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • US port delays force 'structural' blank sailings on Asian services
  • US managed transportation demand soars during COVID-19 disruption
  • More acquisitions planned once XPO splits company
  • Outlook 2021: US Southeast ports prioritizing projects to handle more mega-vessels
  • New 'marine highway' service connects US Gulf with Puerto Rico
  • Trans-Pacific dysfunction can seed carrier-shipper collaboration

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • Fortescue Metals floats $700m tender for LNG-fuelled newcastlemax bulkers
    The mining company seeks to charter up to 10 dual-fuel vessels amid efforts to cut emissions
  • Eastmed-linked companies sue to stop Integr8 arbitration push
    Prose Shipping and Poles Shipping argue they cannot be forced into arbitration, as they were never party to a contract
  • BW Group sells off Golar LNG shares
    The Singaporean firm bought shares in September and started selling in November
  • Capesize spot rates continue to fall amid 'seasonal headwinds'
    January's rates are still higher than usual, Cleaves Securities' Joakim Hannisdahl said
  • Iran demands to know why NITC VLCC was seized in Indonesia
    Government seeking clarification over allegation of illegal oil transfer with Chinese tanker
  • Banks take over Polarcus seismic vessel fleet hours after owner defaults
    Lenders enforce share pledges to take control of seven survey ships
  • US domestic shipping cheers Biden executive order
    Nearly 20 leaders in the US shipping industry applauded Biden's executive order, signed on Monday
  • Oldendorff working on folding rotor sail design for bulker fleet
    German giant teaming with Anemoi for sails that can be flattened on vessel decks
  • NYK Line presses on with wind vessel move in deal with geoscience player OYO
    Japanese shipowner links up with seabed investigation company to prepare the ground for domestic wind farm operations
  • Cosco's tanker arm teams up with MOL on Arc7 LNG trio for Novatek
    Long-running partners finally buddy up on ice-breaking newbuildings for Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project
  • Dorian LPG earnings beating consensus but dividends could be delayed
    Fourth quarter figures looking strong for VLGC owner, but rate fall this year may change dividend outlook
  • Randy Giveans celebrates arrival of 'sistership'
    The busy analyst finds a new reason to be bullish in 2021
  • 'Coalition of the willing': shipping using its strength to solve crew crisis
    Jeremy Nixon and Graham Westgarth tell TradeWinds how they brought 314 stakeholders together - and what the future now holds
  • USTC bunker hedging unit makes banker its chairman
    Danish tanker and bunker sales group appoints former Nordea derivatives banker as part of moves to realign its strategy around financial hedging programmes
  • Covid-19 hits port-state control inspection numbers in the Pacific region
    Tokyo MOU prepares to go remote as pandemic limits access to ships for inspection
  • Mark O'Neil says worsening crew-change situation could last into 2022
    Columbia Shipmanagement chief executive warns that industry needs to speak with one voice to make a positive impact for seafarers
  • Mark O'Neil: Signing and then forgetting Neptune Declaration is not enough
    Global trade could be at stake if seafarers are left at the back of vaccine queue, shipping lobby warns
  • Boxships spur confidence in German finance circles
    The turning tide in container shipping may help the German fleet start to grow again
  • Cosco tanker arm takes $130m write-down on aged tankers
    Chinese giant says the impairment is part of fleet renewal plan and still expects strong 2020 profits
  • Valles Steamship tanker crew retreat to citadel after pirate approach
    Potential attack on Seafrontier reportedly thwarted off Nigeria
  • Wan Hai Lines inks deal for a dozen boxships at Nihon worth $565m
    Taiwanese operator says investment comes on the back of improved freight rates and earnings
  • Five seafarers missing after boxship and tug collide off Indonesia
    Authorities fear crew members were trapped in overturned hull of towage vessel
  • Norway's Cryo claims LNG bunkering record in Singapore Straits
    A vessel spot-chartered from Avenir has supplied the biggest LNG-fuelled ship yet, according to LNG bunkering specialist
  • Prelude FLNG exports second cargo after restart weather blip
    Shell's giant floater starts to ramp up production after year-long downtime
  • Seismic vessel player Polarcus halts payments after defaulting on loan
    Middle East shipowner in talks with banks to ensure 'financial sustainability'
  • Clarksons' Middle East boss Essam Bella dies from Covid-19
    Essam Bella was instrumental in establishing the shipbroking giant's presence in the Emirate
  • Tanker stuck off UAE for three years runs aground in storm
    Seafarer on Iba says he has not been on land for four years
  • Handysize bulker futures market set to launch following shipowners' campaign
    Clearing houses could begin handling paper trades as soon as mid-April, TradeWinds understands
  • Neptune Declaration: More than 300 shipowners and charterers join forces to speed crew changes and vaccinations
    Neptune Declaration brings together giants such as Maersk, John Fredriksen, Cosco, BP and Trafigura to increase the pressure on governments to act on seafarer welfare during the pandemic
  • Hyundai Heavy and DSME merger deadline pushed back to June over EU concerns
    Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering revises contract deadline for acquisition from Korea Development Bank
  • Unique Shipping trims fleet with $40m deal to sell gas veteran
    Hong Kong shipowner says that with two vessels sales in the bag, it is no longer in a selling mood
  • What really lies behind the rise and rise of handysizes?
    Time charter average rates have almost quadrupled since last May - at times even surpassing those for supramaxes
  • Citadels said to remain secure despite Borealis boxship attack
    Security consultants downplay fatal incident in Gulf of Guinea, as uncertainty surrounds exact circumstances
  • United Heavy Lift sells 50% to Zech foundation in preparation for 'next big step'
    Move builds on need for strong partnerships, says founder Lars Rolner
  • ABS teams with Singaporean university in ammonia bunker study
    City state looks to take a lead in developing new maritime fuels with latest industry wide study
  • Courage Investment Group looks to enter crew training sector
    Hong Kong shipowner says demand for on-line training in China is booming due to Covid-19
  • Xihe chemical/product tanker sails over to new owner in the Middle East
    Smaller units of the Xihe fleet reportedly set to resume trading with Glory International of the UAE
  • Handysize bulkers future market set to launch following shipowners' campaign
    Clearing houses could begin handling paper trades as soon as mid-April, TradeWinds understands
  • Handysize futures market set to launch following shipowners' campaign
    Clearing houses could begin handling paper trades as soon as mid-April, TradeWinds understands
  • Neptune Declaration: More than 300 owners and charterers join forces to speed crew changes and vaccinations
    Neptune Declaration brings together giants such as Maersk, John Fredriksen, Cosco, BP and Trafigura to increase the pressure on governments to act on seafarer welfare during the pandemic

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • Raimondo vows to pursue pro-worker industrial, climate policies
    Gina Raimondo will be the anti-Wilbur Ross as secretary of commerce, with less focus on protectionism.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2021
  • INDIA DATA: India's 2020 oil product exports down 10.2% on the year
    India's oil product exports fell 10.2% year on year to 57.72 million mt in 2020, or 1.24 million b/d, trovisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed Jan. 26, as global demand for fuels shrank due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Oil major's credit ratings under threat from growing climate risks: S&P Global
    S&P Global Ratings said Jan. 26 it is considering downgrading its credit ratings on a number of major oil and gas producers, including ExxonMobil, Shell and Total, to reflect a growing risk to their businesses from the energy transition, price volatility, and future profitability.
  • Gasoline demand in Mexico reaches pre-pandemic levels in December
    Demand for gasoline in Mexico surged to pre-pandemic levels in December, as holiday travelers swarmed the country's beaches amid a lockdown in the capital, Energy Secretariat (Sener) data showed Jan. 26.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude searches for direction amid US stimulus headwinds, weaker dollar
    Crude oil futures finished a volatile session mixed Jan. 26 as the market searched for direction amid US stimulus headwinds and bullish economic data.
  • Japan's ENEOS to keep weekly wholesale product prices stable: market sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS is expected to keep weekly domestic wholesale base prices of its five major oil products unchanged in the week started Jan. 24, multiple sources said Jan. 26.
  • INDIA DATA: Dec gasoil output rises 3% on year on high refinery runs
    India's gasoil production rose 3.3% year on year in December and was fairly stable on the month amid high refinery run rates since November. But a recent surge in COVID-19 cases was putting pressure on demand and may hit gasoil production again.
  • Argentina's YPF to boost investment by 73% this year to rebuild output
    Argentina's state-backed energy company YPF plans to ramp up it investment 73% this year, with the brunt of the increased spending going toward rebuilding oil and natural gas production after a 10% slump in 2020, a company source said Jan. 26.
  • Med 0.1% gasoil cargoes at 5-month low as narrow contango discourages storage
    Physical differentials for 0.1% gasoil cargoes in the Mediterranean have fallen to a five-month low as more supply from storage has been added to the market due to higher outright prices and a narrowing contango structure, market sources said Jan. 26.
  • New refineries could push Middle East oil product sales to 9 mil b/d by 2023: Glander
    Middle East oil product sales could reach 8 million-9 million b/d by 2023 as new refineries open up in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman, Glander International Bunkering Senior Sourcer Sean Burgin said.
  • USGC middle distillate exports to Europe in Feb at 110,000 mt: cflow
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments set to land in Europe in February amount to 110,000 mt so far, all in Northwest Europe, according to Platts cFlow, trade flow software, on Jan. 26.
  • Oldendorff to develop wind-assisted solution for dry bulk carriers
    Dry bulk shipping company Oldendorff is embarking on a joint-venture project to developed wind-assisted propulsion for its carriers, the company said Jan. 26.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Preflash unit at Swiss Cressier starts operation
    The preflash unit at Swiss Cressier refinery is now in operation, the company said Jan. 26.
  • France's Storengy to test underground green hydrogen storage project
    **Objective to replicate project on other EU sites **Production and storage of hydrogen by 2023 **Production of 400 kg of hydrogen per day
  • Port of Valencia a potential benchmark for promotion of LNG bunker: Valenciaport
    **Baleria carried out close to 300 LNG bunker operations at Velencia in 2020 **Cryo Shipping completes STS LNNG bunker operation for oil tanker
  • SE Asia leading bunker demand recovery after COVID-19: Channoil's Waddington
    **Asia setting bunker prices, trade flows **VLSFO demand supporting WAF refineries **Scrubber economics 'poor'
  • Prompt laycan barrels propel West African crude tanker rates
    **Suezmax freight surges as unsold prompt barrels come to market **Nigerian crude values under pressure, participants consider VLCCs
  • Storage companies seen pivotal for mitigating energy transition risk
    **Storage firms have skills base to handle hydrogen **Storage an attractive prospect to investors **ESG attracting a range of interested players
  • IMF forecasts 21% rebound in crude oil prices for 2021 to just above $50/b
    **IMF revises up global GDP growth forecast **Vaccines, stimulus measures to aid recovery **Flagging travel demand challenges oil economies
  • Barclays raises 2021 oil price forecasts on Asian cold snap, weaker dollar
    The bank said it now sees Brent prices averaging $55/b and WTI prices averaging $52/b in 2021, up from $53/b and $50/b respectively.
  • China's 2020 bonded bunker fuel supply jumps 40% on year to 16.87 mil mt
    The volumes surged 40% from 12 million mt supply in 2019.
  • Hong Kong's bunker sales pain in 2020 reflects Zhoushan's gain
    Hong Kong bunker sales 2020 have declined some 30%-40% as COVID-19 hammered demand.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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