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January 31, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2022
  • APL RAFFLES becomes the largest containership to ever call an Indian port
  • ZIM updates on operational cooperation with 2M alliance partners
  • DGTR begins anti-dumping probe into vinyl tiles imports from China, Taiwan, Vietnam
  • JNPT handles highest ever traffic since inception
  • Blackstone Real Estate launches an Indian logistics platform, Horizon Industrial Parks, to support its expanding logistics presence
  • BLR Logistiks' warehousing facility at JNPT a boon to importers
  • Bogus network of 275 firms involving fake invoices of more than INR 3,100 cr. busted
  • India's GDP seen growing at 9 pc in FY22: IMF
  • Mumbai Port celebrates 73rd Republic Day
  • Union Budget 2022-23 to be paperless & accessible on mobile app

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimising its systems
  • Hellmann launches new weekly Silk Road train
  • An extraordinary year for Haropa
  • Container flows stronger in Northern Europe
  • Aircargo Club Deutschland renews presidium
  • Automotive logistics reeling from soaring costs
  • ACS delivers presents to remote village
  • Taking digitalisation to the next level
  • 15 locos for Italy, Norway and Sweden
  • Hamburg's new fairway open
  • Gebrüder Weiss trains national champion
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to insource operations in Spain
  • Port of Brussels hits the mark
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another big investment in logistics real estate
  • Volatus wins first delivery slot for Natilus
  • App helps avoid accidents
  • Seafarers' happiness at lowest ebb
  • Express train links Quanzhou with Moscow

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Supply chain relief as rail service turns land-locked Laos into a land-linked hub
  • HMRC claims 'strong IT track record' as it defends CHIEF to CDS switch
  • As you were chaps, volatile transpacific trade still difficult to predict
  • New player Pioneer Line expands fleet with two multi-purpose vessels
  • Tata takes control in a positive move for Air India, but challenges remain
  • Maersk's fuel favourite, green methanol, wins support from Longspur
  • Zim refreshes cooperation with 2M Alliance on Asia-US trades
  • M&A radar: Wheels Up + Air Partner - small, perfectly formed & unmissable
  • Loctek to build its own box ship, but it won't come as a flatpack
  • US agriculture industry urges Senate on ocean shipping legislation
  • Jens Osterwald joins Crane Worldwide to lead as team in Germany grows

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Why MAN sees engine retrofits as key to shipping decarbonization
    MAN Energy Solutions says that dual-fuel retrofits already proven on its MAN B&W low-speed engines could enable massive potential emission savings by enabling existing ships to burn carbon-neutral fuels. The company says
  • TTB 2022: New container-on-barge innovations to be highlighted
    On March 29-Day 1 of Marine Log's TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry-Neal Langdon, executive vice president-sales of Arcosa, will present on new container-on-barge innovations in the U.S.
  • Alaska starts acquisition ball rolling on ferry replacement
    The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has taken a step forward in the acquisition process that will see it select a qualified U.S. shipyard to build a replacement for its 57-year-old ferry
  • Huntington Ingalls announces leadership change
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) COO Chris Kastner will become president and CEO on March 1 in line with a succession plan that will see current President and CEO Mike Petters become executive
  • Vane Brothers takes delivery of fourth of four push tugs
    Baltimore, Md., headquartered Vane Brothers has taken delivery of the Charles Hughes, the fourth of four 3,000-horsepower Salisbury Class push tugs under construction for the company by Chesapeake Shipbuilding & Naval Architects
  • Court invalidates giant U.S. Gulf lease sale
    In a ruling yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Rudolph Contreras invalidated the Department of Interior's decision to offer 80 million acres in the Gulf of
  • Maritime Wellness: The untold tale of magnesium
    By Emily Reiblein, Director HSSE - Crowley Logistics There are some vitamins and minerals so important to the human body that without their consumption over time, the body crashes and burns. Lesser

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Covid-linked FD&D claims rising, says West of England
    Consider self-imposed quarantine prior to calls at ports where quarantine rules are known to be imposed strictly, says P&I club
  • Shippers must learn to live with the new reality of container shipping
    Any recovery in box shipping will take time and even then will not go back to where it once was...
  • Tanker market gloom forecast to extend beyond 2022
    'We are sceptical that crude tanker earnings in 2023 will rise above cash break-even levels for most tankers,' says McQuilling...
  • Black Sea bulk exports at risk if Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate
    Dry bulk market could benefit if thermal coal or natural gas flows are disrupted from Russia to Europe as tonne-miles...
  • Newbuilding contracts worth $7.6bn signed in January
    Orders for 36 boxships confirmed at Chinese and South Korean shipyards
  • Ukraine: Minor incursion could have major impact on shipping
    If war breaks out between Russia and its neighbour, our industry will find itself caught up in the crossfire, hopefully...
  • Russia-Ukraine tensions worsen crewing shortage
    The Russia-Ukraine tensions are worsening an already severe labour shortage, according to the International Maritime Employers' Council. Coronavirus outbreaks in...
  • Hafnia chief says deals have provided longevity
    The deal to buy a dozen LR1s from Scorpio gives it access to modern tonnage amid few newbuilding options, while...
  • CoolCo raises $275m from upsized offering
    Shares will trade on Norwegian over-the-counter market before planned Euronext listing and potentially an additional stock exchange listing later this...
  • Maritime warned of fire risk from lithium-ion batteries
    The shipping industry needs to revise its detection and firefighting systems, regulations for building vessels and procedures for declaring cargo...
  • Wärtsilä reports surge in orders as customers seek fuel flexibility
    Company chief told investors that results were moving in the right direction. The decision to focus its energies on a...
  • Consumer spending continues to drive supply chain congestion
    US retail spending rose by a fifth last year. Until that spending is redirected, supply chains can expect more stress...
  • Indonesia revokes coal export ban on 759 companies
    Compliance with the mandatory domestic sale of 25% of local coal producers' output, as well as adequate supply to the...
  • FMC audit shows 'sharp' increase in revenue from detention and demurrage charges
    US importers and trucking firms have recently filed complaints with the Federal Maritime Commission, claiming ocean carriers abuse detention and demurrage...
  • Cosco unit extends concession at Zeebrugge terminal
    Under the agreement, the Hong Kong-listed port operator, part of state conglomerate China COSCO Shipping Corp, can lease the CSP...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shippers face a decade of higher container freight rates | Shipping is 'sleepwalking into manning crisis' | Teekay targets renewable...
  • Logistics bottleneck forces Chinese manufacturer into shipowning
    Several shippers have resorted to chartering their own vessels to navigate through the unprecedented shipment delays and rocketing freight rates...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The next phase of globalisation
    The era of the long-distance value chain was waning long before Trump, Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, and the current...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Network changes boost Asia capacity to East, Gulf coasts
  • Growing demand for domestic containers leaves shortage of 53-foot chassis
  • US East Coast e-commerce network growth fuels imports
  • Ro/ro carriers brace for auto surge amid capacity crunch
  • Forwarders add Asia air, rail services as Omicron spreads

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Diana and RWE strike period deals for bulkers as spot rates close a mixed week
  • Captain's 'letters of protest' provide window into Peru spill as tanker offloads cargo
  • US Merchant Marine Academy alumni say training programme pause is really stand down
  • Broker McQuilling tips 'paradigm shift' in tanker asset prices
  • Maersk Tankers channels pioneer spirit to become a better place to work
  • GasLog wins final approval to move forward with Greece FSRU project
  • Panamax bulker rates take largest lead over capesizes in nearly three years
  • World Shipping Council argues for shoreside focus as US farm exports strong
  • ONE container ship to resume service after box collapse
  • Russia-Ukraine conflict could touch off European 'gas crisis'
  • 'Insane' market as prices for secondhand container ships jump by a third
  • MOL confirms LNG time-charter deal with Mitsui & Co on latest newbuilding
  • Ulstein to design first SOVs for Chinese wind market
  • 2020 Bulkers converts another index-linked contract to fixed rates
  • Furetank heads back to China for latest LNG/biogas tanker
  • Lloyd's of London promises 40% cut in insurance costs from digitalisation
  • Greek owners back EU lawmakers over emissions trading amendments
  • Sigtto general manager Andrew Clifton resigns after nine-year stint
  • Libya-bound cargo ship declared total loss as it leaks fuel after grounding in Greece
  • Awilco LNG takes CoolCo stake two years after original spin-off aborted
  • Golar and Eastern Pacific close upsized CoolCo $275m private offering
  • McQuilling pushes out 'peak' VLCC rate projection to 2025
  • Mizuho Sangyo joins Baumarine by Maruklav pool with panamax addition
  • Demand picture promising for Wartsila as profit jumps
  • Pareto Bank boosts shipping lending as it tips 'healthy' tanker usage
  • Furniture maker Loctek orders container ship in response to supply chain congestion
  • 'Young snapper' Niels Stolt-Nielsen still has plenty of work to do
  • Ukraine conflict would destabilise Black Sea trade, sanctions 'inevitable', say lawyers
  • Ambitious cruise start-up Ambassador buys Carnival Corp ship
  • Cash-rich Keppel Corp sets Q1 target for merger agreement with Sembcorp Marine
  • Marco Polo adds two vessels in deal for POSH's Taiwanese wind farm firm

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • Lufthansa Cargo to slowly reopen Frankfurt hub after COVID outbreak
    Airports in Asia have been in the news for cargo delays because of COVID cases, but infections are impacting cargo hubs around the world.
  • World's busiest trans-Pacific shipping lane targeted as green corridor
    "International collaboration is essential to decarbonize global supply chains. It's time to get started on this important work," said Gene Seroka, executive director of the...
  • US airlines cut off cargo service ahead of major Northeast storm
    A "bomb cyclone" is expected to hit the Northeast and disrupt air traffic.
  • Freight forwarders double down on air charter networks
    Renting a plane to move cargo is expensive but necessary in these days of supply chain turmoil.
  • Report: Shipping emissions rose nearly 5% in 2021
    Despite voluntary sustainability efforts and increasing regulations, shipping emissions are on the rise.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2022
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Gasoil, jet fuel stocks dip 1% on week after touching 9-week high
    Singapore's middle distillate stocks inched 0.79% lower on the week over Jan. 20-26 to 8.46 million barrels, after reaching a nine-week high the previous week, Enterprise Singapore data released late Jan. 27 showed.
  • INDONESIA DATA: Nov gasoil imports surge 161%, rebounds to 7-month high
    Indonesia's gasoil imports spiked 160.89% on the month, and 45.67% on the year to jump to a seven-month high at 372,360 mt in November 2021, rebounding from two straight months of declining volumes, latest data from Statistics Indonesia showed.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: December gasoil exports fall 4% on month
    South Korea's gasoil exports fell 4.2% on the month to 14.40 million barrels in December 2021, continuing a streak of decline, data from the Korea National Oil Corp. released in the week of Jan. 24 showed.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Dec middle distillates output rises 8% on month
    South Korea's middle distillates production in December 2021 was 7.65% higher month on month, and up 5.03% year on year at 43.41 million barrels, Korea National Oil Corp. data showed.
  • Pakistan's refiners reject government suggestion to reduce fuel oil price
    Pakistan Refinery Ltd. and other refineries in Pakistan have rejected the suggestion of the energy ministry to lower the price of fuel oil, also known as furnace oil, as a way to reduce high inventories of the product.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Refinery output posts third annual gain in 2021, rises 2.9% on year
    Brazil boosted refinery output for a third consecutive year in 2021 as Latin America's largest economy accelerated its coronavirus vaccination program and eased social distancing measures, allowing for greater urban mobility that increased demand for diesel, gasoline and fuel oil, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said Jan. 28.
  • Russian Railways expects higher crude, products shipments in 2022: reports
    Russian Railways plans to increase the shipments of crude oil and oil products by 1.7% in 2022, local media cited deputy head of the company Aleksei Shilo as saying.
  • European diesel tightness opens arbitrage from Asia as Feb flows at 209,000 mt so far
    Around 209,000 mt of East of Suez ultra low sulfur diesel has loaded so far and is set to arrive in Europe in February, according to Kpler and cFlow data and shipping fixtures.
  • CONTAINER PREMIUMS: All-in rates discounted for post-Lunar New Year sailings
    Sources say that all-inclusive rates for trans-Pacific sailings in the March loading period have edged dropped significantly from pre-Lunar New Year bookings.
  • OIL FUTURES: Brent settles above $90/b as market eyes increasingly tight supply balances
    Crude oil futures settled at fresh seven-year highs Jan. 28 amid a focus on global supply concerns and rising geopolitical tensions.
  • Return of Panama Canal extended wait times hits LNG market, freight economics
    Increased transit volumes at the Panama Canal pushed wait times higher for clean petroleum product and unreserved LNG tankers during the week ended Jan. 28, as more cargoes headed to the Far East to serve a rise in demand.
  • Grain trade yet to feel impact of Russia-Ukraine tensions, but uncertainty prevails
    The two countries are major players in global grains market.
  • Japan's Suiso Frontier sets sail for Kobe with liquid hydrogen cargo
    The cargo is seen as a crucial pilot shipment for what in future could be regular flows of low- or zero-carbon hydrogen from Australia to the higher-priced demand center of Japan.
  • OIL FUTURES: Overnight rally extends as market eyes Ukraine tensions, supply concerns
    The market is looking ahead to a Feb. 2 meeting of OPEC+, with analysts expecting that the group will gradually unwind its production cuts and start increasing output again.
  • Wartsila sees low scrubber orders in Q4 despite strong Hi-5
    While vessel ordering activity improved overall, largely driven by containerships, Wartsila's marine systems segment "continued to be burdened by low scrubber volumes," the company said in a statement accompanying its 2021 full year results.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 6.1% on week at 1.168 mil mt: Insights Global
    The European marine fuel market is expected to give back some of its recent gains, according to traders speaking this week.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Rising crude sets tone in bunker markets amid diverging regional dynamics
    *Stock clearing lowers prices at Fujairah *Weather-related congestion at Gibraltar *Tight supply buoys prices at Houston
  • ANALYSIS: Commodity trading, shipping hubs anxious on proposed Russia sanctions
    A Japanese LNG buyer said they may prefer to buy from suppliers, such as Qatar, the US and Australia, with less political risk.
  • European weekly fuel oil exports to Asia fall to two-month low: Kpler
    Kpler estimates that 116,000 mt of European fuel oil will arrive in Asia in the week beginning Jan. 24, lower than the 341,000 mt that had arrived the previous week. This marks the lowest weekly flow since the week beginning Nov. 15, 2021.
  • Retail 0.5%S bunkers spot pricing rises to record highs in NY, Houston on supply tightness
    The Houston 0.5%S retail assessment gained $4 day on day to price at $674/mt ex-wharf, its highest point since S&P Global Platts introduced the assessment July 1, 2019.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks rise 12% to 4-month high as fuel oil imports surge
    Fuel oil imports surged 169.6% to 1.54 million mt in the week to Jan. 26 from 571,205 mt the week before, the data showed.
  • Fujairah Feb ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums fall on rising stockpiles
    Low sulfur fuel oil supplies at the Middle Eastern bunker hub of Fujairah have gradually risen to a more balanced level against downstream demand since January, according to market sources.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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