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