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March 3, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe falls 3.6pc to US$804/TEU, USWC slide 2pc to $1,394/FEU
  • Coronavirus drags down China's sea port cargo volumes by 6m TEU
  • ICS sends delegation to Geneva to meet with WHO officials to discuss coronavirus
  • UK firms in China predict double-digit revenue drop this year
  • Singaporean tanker operator admits in US court to illegally dumping oil bilge
  • Long-term contracted sea freight rates hold firm: Xeneta
  • Trucks using unsecured parking lots are main targets for cargo theft: report
  • Environmentalists win court case to block Heathrow expansion
  • FedEx flies medical supplies to virus-hit China for free
  • Silkway West Airlines keeps flying cargo to China

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to acquire warehousing & distribution company Performance Team
  • Hamburg Süd expands business in Italy, Spain & Egypt
  • Hapag-Lloyd improves operating result by more than 80 pc in 2019
  • Long-term contracts currently hold despite Coronavirus chaos
  • Maersk commences end-to-end cold chain logistics solution for export of grapes from Maharashtra to North Europe
  • OOCL's volumes & revenues up in Q4 & full year 2019
  • Shipowners & operators could face detention of ships from March 1 under IMO rule
  • Skyways Group launches web-based business venture SKART
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on aluminium, zinc coated items from China, Vietnam, Korea
  • Govt to lift ban on export of onions
  • Adani Ports announces incorporation of Adani Bangladesh Ports Pvt. Ltd
  • Busan Port Authority & Samsung SDS sign contract to operate logistics centre in Rotterdam
  • Review Meeting discusses a wide range of issues pertaining to Major Ports
  • Coronavirus no cause for panic, says trade body
  • India to be big beneficiary of trade issues between US & China, says survey
  • G20 economies see dip in international merchandise trade in Q4 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Timber transport shifted from road to rail
  • The 350th Airbus A350 goes to Air France
  • Haropa Ports: investing EUR 6 million to cover 14 days
  • Loxx travels to Casablanca
  • Battery delivery from Korea to Poland in 19 days
  • Boss of all Spanish ports
  • Dematic automates Israel's national library
  • Better road and rail links between Greece and Bulgaria
  • Emirates Skycargo picks new cargo manager
  • DDC about to test two of its drones
  • Further UK call for Unifeeder service East UK-Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Last-mile facility for Amazon
  • 18 LNG trucks to transport helium in 2021
  • Changes in the board of directors
  • Zero orders in first month
  • Austrian Ennshafen looks back on a successful 2019

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Historic capacity crunch looms as more Europe-Asia sailings are blanked
  • IATA calls for 80:20 slot rule to be suspended as coronavirus crisis widens
  • Air Cargo Global strongly denies it is closing down: 'we are restructuring'
  • 'Ignore India at your peril' - now the world has to compete with us'
  • Battle to ban scrubbers heats up, despite claims of even lower-sulphur results
  • Trucking firms need to invest more in 'the human element' to cut road accidents
  • BluJay buys Aussie customs software company Expedient
  • Haulio and Avantida combine digital platforms to bring Street Turn to the market
  • Supply chain radar: Mind the drop? Beware logistics (still) on steroids

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • DOT announces availability of port infrastructure grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $225 million in discretionary grant funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). "America's ports
  • Navy takes delivery of LHA 7
    The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division on Feb. 28. "On behalf of the
  • Cybersecurity: PrimeServ introduces MAN EngineVault
    MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions' after-sales division, has added MAN EngineVault to its retrofit portfolio. The new digital offering prepares shipowners for developments in the increasingly important area of marine cybersecurity. where
  • SeaTech project wins EU funding
    A consortium that includes Wärtsilä and six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping.
  • Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 certified for installation on Chinese-flagged vessels
    Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has become one of the first non-Chinese ballast water treatment solutions to be type approved by the China Classification Society. With the Chinese type approval in hand, PureBallast
  • Allseas to convert drillship to nodule mining vessel
    Swiss-based offshore contractor Allseas Group S.A. has acquired the former Petrobras ultra-deepwater drillship Vitoria 10000 for conversion to a polymetallic nodule collection vessel. She is 228 m long, 42 m wide, and
  • DNV GL launches venture fund inspired by "decade of transformations"
    Responding to the challenges of energy transition and digitalization, DNV GL has launched a venture fund called DNV GL Ventures. It aims to build a portfolio of between 15-20 startups in the
  • Great Lakes Dredge wins contracts worth $71.6 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $71.6 million. The awarded work includes:

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • The bet that failed: Kurt Zech unravels Zeaborn
    'He knows he gambled and lost. Very different from owners who feel hurt in their pride and drag a dead...
  • Hydrogen could be option for transpacific boxships
    A new ICCT study claims 99% of containership voyages between the US and China could be powered by hydrogen with...
  • Vitol newbuilding VLCC used for diesel floating storage
    Newly launched tanker is the first VLCC seen trading clean in nearly 10 months
  • Rosneft sanctions leave oil trader's Venezuela VLCC fleet stranded
    Shipping company owned by former Glencore executive swiftly moves to close down operations related to Venezuela
  • EU funds Wärtsilä-led project to cut emissions
    The company said a new engine and propulsion solution could slash CO2 emissions by 46% and fuel consumption by 30%
  • Scrubber retrofits will help boxship sector
    About 25% of boxship fleet capacity could be scrubber-fitted by year's end
  • Coronavirus: UK steps up monitoring at ports
    Arrangements will involve assessing recent travel history and contacts, onward travel plans, and possible medical assessments
  • Are VLSFOs really that bad for the climate?
    The deputy secretary-general of BIMCO argues that a recent study suggesting very low sulphur fuel oil blends are not friendly...
  • Coronavirus fear persists despite slowed blank sailings by carriers
    Intra-Asia focused smaller carriers will be fighting a battle for survival as the virus-led volume plunge is draining their cash...
  • Capesize bulker scrubber premium tumbles
    Scrubber-fitted carriers are nonetheless still 'making money' - Platts said
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Coronavirus casts shadow across dry bulk market | UK Club hails 'strong' renewal despite tonnage outflux |...
  • New member joins Lloyd's List Editorial Board
    The panel of industry leaders and experts was set up in 2018 to ensure Lloyd's List remains the most trusted...
  • TPM conference cancelled over coronavirus concern
    Increasing number of coronavirus infections in the US and travel bans puts an end to major conference
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings taps 'virus bonds'
    Bonds carry a coupon rate of 1.82% and maturity of 180 days

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • LA-LB work shift cancellations hamper container returns
  • CRST adds last-mile delivery to US truckload services
  • Coronavirus inventory shock looms for US, European plants
  • NY-NJ expects Q1 cargo drop after dozen blank sailings
  • Container gateways evolving from cargo ports to data portals
  • FlexiVan-AIM merger betting on 'smart' chassis adoption
  • Shippers, forwarders gaining link to DCSA track-and-trace standard

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Tidewater puts price tag on soon-to-be outgoing fleet
  • Cambodia detains tanker over alleged North Korean transfers
  • Older supramax said to be on market as Belships focuses on modern vessels
  • GTT unveils projections for 2020s LNG and VLEC demand
  • Japan's finance houses gain traction away from home
  • Mercantile & Maritime steers away from Venezuelan tanker trade
  • Middle East pirate threat ramps up as tanker boarded
  • Fugro pulls $554m notes issue as coronavirus wrecks refinancing plans
  • VLCC rates improving but fuel spread narrows
  • Klaveness-Marubeni tie-up to offer new pool opportunities
  • Japan's commercial shipyards scale back construction capacity
  • Search on for 13 crew after breached cargoship sinks
  • DNV GL unveils venture fund for maritime and energy start-ups
  • Philippines accuses bulker of changing Chinese visit dates
  • Frontline has not 'turned off the lights' on new deals
  • Why trying to hold the capesize market to ransom will not work
  • Trafigura teams with Phillips 66 on US VLCC export facility
  • Cruise chaos intensifies as ports worldwide turn away ships
  • Shipping equities resilient in face of record-low China output
  • SGX-listed Cosco and Samudera to drop quarterly reporting

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Ports begin enforcing bunker fuel carriage ban
    Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
  • Coronavirus slashing US port volumes
    American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be down by at least 20%.
  • IMO urged to amend fire safety regulations
    Misdeclared cargo blamed for container ship fires, including last year's blaze on the Yantian Express.
  • Minimum content exemption set for regulated plant imports
    "This exception ensures that the declaration requirement fulfills the intent of the Lacey Act while reducing the regulatory burden on importers," the U.S. Department of...
  • Airlines request slot leniency from airports to deal with coronavirus
    Airlines are at the mercy of the coronavirus. About the only thing they can do is try to reduce operating costs and preserve cash flow...
  • US aims to boost trade with India
    A proposed $1.8 billion sale of U.S.-origin air defense systems is expected to open a pathway to increased exports to the South Asian economy.
  • AEI to convert 737s for African all-cargo carrier
    Allied Air is buying some passenger airplanes and converting them to freighters. It's cheaper than buying production freighters.
  • Career Tracks: Agility names Chris Price logistics CEO
    CCM reorganizes executive team, STEMCO picks VP of sales and marketing, and Southeastern Freight appoints Orlando service manager.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2020
  • Singapore MF 0.5%S cash differential drops to 3-month low on weak demand
    The Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cash differential dropped to 60 cents/mt on Friday, the lowest since November 26, 2019, when it was at 48 cents/mt, amid weak bunker demand and stocks build, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Poor demand, refining margins to weigh on Asia Pacific crude in March
    The Asia Pacific crude oil market is expected to weaken further in March amid poor demand and weak refining margins as global economies are expected to take a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak, several traders told S&P Global Platts.
  • Super Tuesday: US primaries shine light on fracking, exports, offshore drilling
    With the Super Tuesday primaries set in the US for this week, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is shifting into high gear.
  • Oil snaps six-session down streak as OPEC+ output cuts come into focus
    Crude and product futures settled higher Monday amid optimism for OPEC+ to agree to further output cuts to offset coronavirus-stunted demand outlooks.
  • Argentina to submit bill to Congress to spur oil and gas production
    Argentina's government will submit a bill to Congress designed to spur investment in boosting oil and natural gas production, a move expected to include incentives for drilling in the Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • USAC heating oil prices hit five-year high on distillate complex strength
    US Atlantic Coast heating oil prices reached a five-year high Monday, driven higher by a large stock draw and weaker futures contract.
  • Mexico's Isthmus crude exports to US hit near-five-year high in February
    As Mexico continued increasing its exports of medium sour Isthmus crude to the US, February saw the highest volume sold in a month setting a new high five-year record, Pemex, US Customs Bureau and Platts Analytic data showed Monday.
  • TPM 2020 global container freight conference canceled due to COVID-19 threat
    The ongoing global crisis over the coronavirus outbreak caused the organizers of the annual TPM container freight conference in Long Beach, California, to cancel the event Saturday, one day before it was due to take place.
  • Americas bunker markets begin March under pressure as weak energy weighs
    Spot marine fuel prices in key American bunkers markets opened March under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors, although impact on demand have been mixed so far, sources said late last week.
  • Capesize Scrubber Premium dives on narrowing fuel spreads
    The Platts Capesize Scrubber Premium Index, or SPI, hit an all-time low of $4,309/day on February 28 since the start of the assessment on November 1 last year, due to the narrower spread between the 0.5% sulfur marine fuel price and high sulfur fuel oil bunker price.
  • Non-compliant shipowners could face ship detentions on IMO carriage ban: ICS
    The International Chamber of Shipping, or ICS, has cautioned shipowners and operators to comply with the International Maritime Organization's carriage ban as errant players could face the prospect of detention.
  • Asia bunker markets mostly unfazed by IMO carriage ban, concerns linger
    A trader in Hong Kong said "there were more debunkering requests in January, [but] this month [it's] getting less."
  • North Asian refiners reassess fuel output, exports amid coronavirus outbreak
    "Incremental barrels from other refiners will hurt the market. We already have to factor in the rise in Chinese supply," a second source said.

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Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
La Goulette
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.
US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport
Washington
Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model
The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...
With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs
Rome
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio
Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.
Miami
Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.
The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.
New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing
The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy
Rome
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Copenhagen
Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities
Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.
Haines
Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines
CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.
Rijeka
The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.
The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.
Brussels
ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe
Brussels
Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact
Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances
Vlissingen/Praia
Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife
In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Panama
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable
New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter
Miami
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
Ankara
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
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Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
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
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
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