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April 27, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk's block train transports Covid-19 antigen self-test kits from China to UK
  • CMA CGM announces return of Livorno call on its Amerigo service connecting West Med to US East Coast
  • Hamburg Süd launches Value Protect against cargo risks
  • Höegh Autoliners launching the most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built
  • Jens Wollesen joins as Chief Operating Officer at Hellmann
  • MSC revamping intra-Asia network from end-April
  • New era of flexibility for service contract filing requirements in US
  • Panama Maritime Authority approves IRClass to conduct remote surveys
  • Toll Group announces sale of Global Express business
  • Wan Hai Lines to launch independent TVT2 service
  • CBIC to facilitate Covid related imports, expeditious Customs clearance
  • DGFT operationalises 'Covid-19 Helpdesk' for international trade related issues
  • Annual escalation of Scale of Rates at Chennai Port
  • APM Terminals Pipavav launches Rail-Out by Bill of Lading service
  • DPT prioritising vessels carrying oxygen & related equipment
  • Govt directs Major Ports to waive off all charges for ships carrying oxygen & related equipment/cargo
  • Break the Chain
  • Bangladesh closes land border with India for passengers, but trade to continue
  • Commodity super cycle unlikely, say experts at dry bulk forum

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Oxygen train helps combat Covid-19
  • New partner for China-France e-commerce
  • Digitalisation in Central Asia goes ahead
  • OOCL doubles revenues in Q1/2021
  • Big takeover in South Africa
  • Toll's Express brand to stay for two years
  • Silk Way West wins award in South Korea
  • RZD strengthens position in Japan
  • "Eco Savona" christened
  • Strong environment for K+N
  • Changing sides
  • Promoting belly cargo in Baltics
  • Mason Mega Rail Terminal to open this year
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hamburg Süd launches insurance tool
  • Ceva: two air cargo services
  • Back from Asia
  • From Greenwich to Greenville

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • More Asia-North Europe extra loaders weigh anchor as cargo backs up
  • Indian air cargo vulnerable to pressure on capacity amid new Covid crisis
  • ILA sues after non-union labour unloads containers at new US terminal
  • Canadian government to step in over new strike threat at port of Montreal
  • K+N 'chose the right strategy' through Covid pandemic, and profits soar
  • Europa Flow smoother now, after a bumpy start, in its bid to ease UK-EU trade
  • Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax
  • On the wires: Mind-bending Kuehne + Nagel leads - all-round magnificent
  • Snapshot: Raising the bar with CH Robinson

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • Conrad Shipyard lays keel for GLDD trailing suction hopper dredge
    Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a ceremony at its Deepwater shipyard in Amelia, La., to mark the laying of the keel of a 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper
  • MARAD awards $19.6 million in grants to 31 small shipyards
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the award of $19.6 million in grants to 31 small shipyards in 15 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Since 2008,
  • Wärtsilä develops solution for transporting captured carbon
    Capturing and storing CO2 is an important strategy in efforts to reduce global CO2 emissions. But how do you get the captured carbon to where you store it? Wärtsilä has been working
  • VIDEO: Huisman launches offshore wind feeder vessel solution
    Huisman, Schiedam, Netherlands, is introducing a motion compensated platform to quickly and safely transfer wind turbine components from a Jones Act feeder vessel to an internationally flagged wind turbine installation vessel. The
  • CMA CGM fits 85 ships with Hydropen container fire fighting systems
    Within 18 months of the launch of the innovative Hydropen drill and spray solution for fighting container fires, CMA CGM has installed it on 85 of its ships. While conventional firefighting solutions
  • U.S., Denmark to push for "zero by 2050" shipping GHG goal
    In a fact sheet released following last week's Leaders' Summit on Climate, the White House reaffirmed that "in support of global efforts to achieve net-zero GHG emissions no later than 2050, the
  • Atlantic Wind Transfers positions for growth
    Rhode Island-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner and operator Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) plans to be to be at the forefront in providing crew transfer services up and down the

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • Fire and explosion on tanker carrying Iranian oil
    Security sources doubt that a drone strike caused an explosion on the Panama-flagged tanker Wisdom, which was carrying Iranian oil...
  • More than 200 tankers could flood market if Iran sanctions lifted
    Removal of the sanctions, fully reimposed in early 2019, would allow Iranian crude exports to officially resume and remains one...
  • Class societies join flag states to plot shipping's green path
    A new forum of flag states and class societies has been launched to help the industry tackle technology challenges. It...
  • K+N reports strong start to unpredictable year
    Higher freight rates are here to stay as e-commerce demand supports the market. Volume outlooks remain strong, but challenges remain...
  • Seafarer happiness survey shows coronavirus impact lingers
    While connectivity on board ships has improved leading to higher satisfaction levels among seafarers, hostility towards different nationalities has increased...
  • Costamare buys out York Capital's 60% stake in five boxships
    Costamare has successfully raised long-term commercial bank loans to part-finance its acquisition of a 60% equity stake in five containerships...
  • Demand boom drives box spot rates to yet new highs
    Market fundamentals continue to drive freight rates to unprecedented levels, with a return to so-called 'trade normalisation' taking longer than...
  • Suez disruption to last through to end of May
    Better data on ship arrivals at chokepoints would allow a more efficient process for clearing backlogs in future events. This...
  • Yard Talk | Should a green ship be produced by a green yard?
    Chinese yards are facing the challenges from South Korean competitors, which have pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. They...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Where does crew-change crisis leave the labour convention? | Singapore halts crew changes for seafarers with recent...
  • Green group says Europe's financing rules for shipping should go further
    NGO Transport & Environment believes the new classification system for what vessels can be considered for green financing has some...
  • Philippines clears LNG project on Luzon island
    Six regasification projects are now on the table for the Luzon Island, which used natural gas to meet almost 30%...
  • OOCL extends robust performance in first quarter
    Strong provisional results shown in the first quarter of the year operational update are reflected in the earnings forecast by...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • US truckers speeding less, but those who do go faster
  • Maersk doubles profit outlook on trans-Pacific demand, rates
  • Container shipping turns 65 rattled yet more resilient
  • CMA CGM backs research into hydrogen-fueled shipping
  • Faster-than-expected growth spurs new Savannah capacity projects
  • 'Tense' market to extend through 2021: K+N

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • US moves to seize tanker after North Korea shipments
  • Nigeria and Cameroon link up to fight Gulf of Guinea piracy
  • Frontline buys shares in fellow Fredriksen-backed shipowner Golden Ocean
  • Bulker stocks lead strong week for US-listed shares as Baltic index climbs
  • Cash-rich Zim splashing $350m on early bond buy-back
  • Ridgebury Tankers confirms $120m scoop of four VLCCs from Wafra
  • Slow boat to Brazil: Trafigura claims first carbon-offset shipment of naphtha
  • Classification societies and flags collaborate to launch technology think tank
  • First-quarter boxship profit boom is not the peak, analysts argue
  • Avenir LNG carrier bunkers its sister vessel en route to Sardinia
  • Being like NAT: is that a good thing?
  • Experts split as Genco Shipping looks to pull a NAT out of its hat
  • Bernhard Schulte leaves Hanseatic Unity Chartering
  • Permanent closure of South Africa's oldest refinery to boost product tanker demand
  • Sonangol firms up $137m order on suezmax tankers at Hyundai Samho
  • Costamare buys out York Capital from another boxship quintet
  • Total's force majeure on Mozambique LNG puts 17 newbuildings in jeopardy
  • Attack or accident? Events unclear as Syria reports three killed in attack on tanker
  • BW Dry Cargo scores profitable asset play with bulker sale
  • Shipowner Sea Consortium inks neo-panamax boxships worth $292m
  • Don't worry, tankers will be needed 'for decades to come', Gibson says
  • Alternative fuels expert Johansen joins KCC board
  • Fujairah blocks crew changes as Covid-19 surges in India
  • Modern LNG carriers inch higher towards six-figure rates
  • SFL Corp confirms tapping banks for sustainability bond drive
  • Belgium gives green light to priority vaccination for seafarers
  • Bureau Veritas' marine business shows organic revenue growth
  • Angry Contships in plea for armed guards after boxship bridge smashed up
  • Navigator clinches four-ship charter deal to transport propane from Canada
  • Exmar wins first battle in FSRU arbitration war with Gunvor
  • Briese Schiffahrt places $92m boxship order with Chinese yard
  • Korea Line LNG forges deal with Hyundai Mipo for large bunker vessel newbuild

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • Flexport: Trans-Pacific deteriorating, brace for shipping 'tsunami'
    Trans-Pacific container crunch is about to become even more severe, warns Flexport, with May sailings now effectively sold out.
  • ILA sues for $200M over nonunion labor in South Carolina
    "Both Hapag-Lloyd and USMX were well aware that the work in question would have been handled by ILA members" if the vessel had gone to...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Nissan, Ford test new Autostack system
    1991: The new system allows automobiles to move in regular intermodal containers instead of the multilevel railcards that now are the industry standard.
  • Ever Given's arrest and manifest - and the impact on US importers
    Some importers are rethinking how to move their products due to the Ever Given's "very sorry situation."
  • Port of Montreal strike: Feds poised to intervene as work stoppage begins
    Port of Montreal longshoremen began an unlimited strike on Monday morning, but the Canadian government is set to step in with back-to-work legislation to avert...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2021
  • CHINA DATA: March transport fuel output jumps 19% on year to 29.18 million mt
    China's total output of transport fuel petroleum products, including gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel, rose 19.2% year on year to 29.18 million mt in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators April 26-30
    Rotterdam 0.5%S marine fuel FOB barges finished the week to be assessed at $462/mt on April 23, down from $472/mt in the previous week.
  • BRAZIL DATA: March refined-product output climbs 0.5% on year
    March production of diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline from Brazilian refineries ticked up 0.5% from March 2020 despite coronavirus-related lockdowns and an ongoing maintenance program, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released April 26.
  • Volvo, Uber join call for EU-wide ban on gasoline, diesel cars by 2035
    Volvo, Vattenfall and Uber are among 27 companies calling on the EU to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035 in order to accelerate the transition to electric cars.
  • Libya crude output to rebound as force majeure lifted on Marsa el-Hariga exports
    Libya's crude output could rebound in the coming days after the state-owned National Oil Corporation lifted force majeure on exports out of the eastern Marsa el-Hariga terminal on April 26.
  • Japan domestic clean product shipments fall 12% in Feb on weak demand
    Japan's total clean product domestic shipments in February fell 12% year on year to 4.86 million kl, or 30.56 million barrels, due to the weak domestic demand, according to the latest data from the Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations.
  • US crude draws likely resume amid expected uptick in refinery runs
    US crude oil inventory draws likely resumed during the week ended April 23 amid an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed April 26.
  • BRAZIL DATA: March biodiesel production rises despite higher feedstock costs
    Brazil boosted biodiesel production year on year in March after Latin America's biggest country increased its biodiesel-diesel blend March 1, but high raw-materials prices remain a challenge to additional growth in 2021, according to data released April 26 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • Singapore gasoil derivative crack soars to 7-week high on demand uplift optimism
    The Singapore front month gasoil derivative crack spread against Dubai crude swaps rallied to a seven-week high at the Asian close on April 23 on expectations of firmer demand for the middle distillate product stemming from Europe's reopening following a prolonged period of coronavirus-related restrictions.
  • CHINA DATA: Jan-Mar fuel oil output surges 35.4% on year to 9.1 mil mt
    China's fuel oil output over January-March climbed 35.4% year on year to 9.1 million mt, according to latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
  • Argentina's Neuquén offers to boost worker salaries to end Vaca Muerta roadblocks
    Neuquén, the second-most productive oil province and first for natural gas in Argentina, is offering to boost the salaries of state employees by 53% in an effort to get protesting workers to end roadblocks that have slowed the growth of oil and natural gas production.
  • US hikes climate targets; cites international, market momentum in face of policy divide
    The US committed April 22 to reducing economywide greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels by 2030, as some of the world's top emitters also reaffirmed or raised their ambitions to cut emissions at the start of a two-day climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges lower as regional coronavirus spikes blunt outlooks
    Crude oil futures finished lower after a volatile session as the market searched for direction amid signs of an uneven recovery of global demand.
  • Canadian National in direct acquisition talks with Kansas City Southern
    Canadian National Railway is now engaged in direct negotiations to acquire Kansas City Southern after the Missouri-based railroad said CN's $30 billion offer is potentially superior to the deal it struck with the smaller Canadian Pacific Railway in March.
  • Petroecuador cancels long-term No. 6 fuel oil tender
    Ecuadorean state oil company Petroecuador canceled its No. 6 fuel oil tender after facing serious blowback for awarding an unusually long two-year sales contract to Unlimited Corporations.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators April 26-30
    **Demand at Buenos Aires is still strong, supported by agricultural exports **On the US Gulf Coast, all bunker segments saw retreats as the region continues to grapple with capped demand
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: March bunker sales fell for second month
    **Singapore bunker sales rise despite crude gains **Temporary outage at Uniper Energy refinery **Marine gasoil bunker sales led decline
  • Lack of forward carbon prices in voluntary markets may hold up development: sources
    **Players see need for more structured market
  • Maritime decarbonization needs harmonized framework, collaboration: BP exec
    **LNG, biofuels are medium-term solutions for energy transition **Ports, governments should incentivize use of low carbon fuels **IMO regulations optimal route to avoid regional distortion
  • CHINA DATA: March oil product output rises 20% on year to 41.5 mil mt
    China's fuel oil output posted strong year-on-year increase, rising 24.4% to 3.44 million mt in March, and surging 35.4% over January-March to 9.14 million mt, the NBS data showed.
  • Asia residual fuel market: Key market indicators this week
    A slowdown in West-to-East low sulfur fuel oil arbitrage flows in May is expected to boost sentiment in Singapore, but the city-state is facing headwinds from competitive North Asian bunker prices, according to traders.
  • Bangladesh's May HSFO imports seen declining 17% amid Eid al-Fitr holidays
    **Bangladesh to import 350,000 mt HSFO in May **Electricity generation seen hitting 14 GW ahead of mid-May holidays
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rangebound as investors monitor pandemic, await OPEC+ meet
    "The market is looking at the evolving situation in India, which has raised some concerns about the demand outlook for oil in the region," ING's Patterson said.
  • Oman's Duqm refinery project more than 80% complete: Muscat Daily
    The refinery has been under construction since 2018, and is expected to start up in 2022.
  • Japan's Toyota Tsusho to conduct biofuel trials in Port of Singapore
    TTP's trial will run from April to September 2021 in collaboration with other partners.
  • AET sees LNG, ammonia as viable bunker fuels for decarbonization pathway: CEO
    LNG's viability is proven on a well to wake basis, Subramaniam said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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