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December 17, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services
  • AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil
  • Exports down by 8.74 pc in November
  • Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg
  • UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports
  • Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES
  • Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence
  • Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin
  • Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal
  • India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020
  • Four for Rostock
  • The Alliance - January sailing schedule
  • Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece
  • Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi
  • National vaccine distribution plan for Italy
  • New combination of rail, road and ship
  • DP World integrating Indo-European offering
  • Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal
  • WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP
  • Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open
  • Estonian railway to be electrified
  • New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Delivering the first ATR 72-600F
  • Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared
  • Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage
  • IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat
  • Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens
  • IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout'
  • DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics
  • How the charter and container markets have collided
  • UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway
  • Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
    Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed
  • Latest Marine Log digital edition now available
    The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on
  • Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation
    In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that
  • Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios
    In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced
  • GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system
    GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG
  • VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America
    Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services
    Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore
  • March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing
    The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and...
  • Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health
    A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and...
  • Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment
    'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view...
  • Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy
    The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is...
  • UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy
    The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the...
  • Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates
    So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports
  • Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021?
    The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical...
  • Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza
    The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is...
  • Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers
    Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as...
  • UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit
    Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future
  • Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers
    The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be...
  • TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels
    The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed | Oil heads lower for longer | Rina ruling sparks class concern |...
  • BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings
    The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with...
  • Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China
    The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes
  • BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago
  • New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins
  • Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline
  • Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns
  • Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT
  • CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1
    Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads
  • Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin
    Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said
  • Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says
    'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns
  • Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day
    With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment
  • Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale
    New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues
  • GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships
    Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America
  • Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year
    Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr
  • GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move
    As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them
  • Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy
    Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations
  • Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm
    Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies
  • Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity
    Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association
  • 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks
    Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles
  • Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore
    Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year
  • Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions
    Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side
  • Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria
    Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance
    New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard
  • Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January
    New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal
  • New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels
    French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations
  • Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore
    Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost
  • U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture
    Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait
  • SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard
    South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder
  • HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean
    Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move
    Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap
  • Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels
    Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels
  • Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started'
    Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced
  • Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities
    Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital
  • Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same'
    Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects
  • Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board'
    Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change
  • Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates'
    Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets
  • Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound'
    Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year'
  • Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us'
    Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll
  • Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge
    Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives
  • Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class
    Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision'
    Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound
  • Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability'
    Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key
  • Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition'
    Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world
  • Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges
    Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty
  • SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19'
    Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies
  • Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition'
    Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound
  • Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy'
    Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in
  • Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical'
    Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping
  • Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are'
    Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future
  • Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies
    Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions
  • Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways'
    The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore
  • Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation'
    Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping
  • Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst'
    Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence
  • Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience
    A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures
  • Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom'
    Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour
  • Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation'
    Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important
  • Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses
    Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes
  • Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely
    Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel
  • Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept'
    Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home
    Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge
  • Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever'
    Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier
  • Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead
    Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales
  • Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines
    Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis
  • Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand'
    But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business
  • Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment'
    Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels
  • Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental'
    Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being
  • Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip
    Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company
  • Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020
    Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October
  • HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses
    Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale
  • Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds'
    But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain'
  • Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact
    Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm
  • Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery
    In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year
  • Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel
    Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year
  • Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China
    Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules
  • HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up
    Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches
  • Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit
    Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP
    US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank
  • The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels
    Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia
    FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal.
  • News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports
    Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners.
  • Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast
    Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade.
  • Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video)
    Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready.
  • ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information'
    Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been...
  • No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say
    The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw
    Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw.
  • TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading
    SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB.
  • US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected
    US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery
    Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August
    Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows.
  • Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes
    **North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase **Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year **CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 **Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades
  • INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt
    **No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. **Air travel crippled by COVID-19
  • INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions
    **Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year **Inflows from Singapore more than double
  • Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals
    **Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment **Environmental conditions already affecting loans
  • ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal
    **Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study **S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal **US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG
  • Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d
    **Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan **No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb
  • Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO
    Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk.
  • S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments
    **First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks **Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits **Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially'
  • JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels
    Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan.
  • Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources
    **Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor **Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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