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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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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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