BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 27, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

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