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September 14, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • EUROSAL extends call suspension
  • First emission-free inland shipping vessel on energy containers in service at Rotterdam
  • Maersk Canada targets landside logistics asset with new Vancouver facility to solve North American supply chain woes
  • Multipurpose Time Charter Index seeing steady rise
  • Port of Halifax welcomes direct call with India through MSC Indus 2 service
  • PSS on dry cargo from Abidjan to South-East Asia, North-East Asia, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, East Africa, South Africa
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on flat-rolled aluminium products from China
  • Govt asks thermal power plants to import coal to tide over shortage
  • Indian tufted mats exports surge
  • AD Ports Group leased out over 2.2 million sq. m of industrial land in H1 2021
  • Centre ready to develop Tajpur deep sea port project jointly: Minister
  • JN Port offers shortest transit times for North India customers
  • PPT aims to boost ex-im trade with installation of new container scanner
  • Container shortage hits exporters financially
  • Manufacturing activity in July-Sept. quarter seen improving significantly
  • Signs of improved consumer confidence in several key sectors
  • Abreco Freight relocates to new office in Mumbai
  • CBDT extends due dates for filing of Income Tax returns & various reports of audit for Assessment Year 2021-22
  • SCI's fourth vaccination camp on Sept. 17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Looking beyond the crisis
  • Trains can also ship LNG
  • Militzer & Münch strengthens grip on Balkans
  • ECS Group chooses Adrien Thominet
  • New partner for general cargo network
  • Emirates Skycargo opens bookings on "Cargowise"
  • ICS proposes decarbonisation by tax
  • Taiwan: 30,000th vehicle handed over
  • Imperial logistics: latest results
  • Port of Calais: extension now open
  • Connie Award goes to Eugene D. Seroka
  • WFS welcomes SriLankan at LHR
  • Belarusian sawmill orders Russian flat cars
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Projects acquires Trans-Trading
  • Valenciaport: advice on how to tackle Covid
  • Channel Port of Dieppe renews its board
  • Students to begin P2F conversion work soon

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • 2M blank sailings resurface and take angry shippers by surprise
  • Atlas Air pilots brand new contract "catastrophic" for the carrier's peak season
  • Another typhoon hits China: schedules will get 'messier and more confusing'
  • Taiwan ports of Kaohsiung and Taipei embraced by Silk Road shipping platform
  • KCS says Canadian Pacific takeover bid is 'superior' to CN offer
  • Atlas Air 'a place to train, not a place for a career' say pilots, despite pay rise
  • Maersk chief calls for deadline to end use of fossil fuel in ships
  • Dear President Biden: 'please help us' - love, US exporters
  • M&A radar: Xpediator, Wincanton, Clipper - UK deal-making's sunny side up
  • Market Insight: From CMA CGM to DSV, K+N et al - welcome to Bollywood

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Awind CSOVs will feature MacGregor equipment packages
    The two new two high-spec "walk to work" offshore wind Commissioning, Service and Operations vessels (CSOVs) recently ordered by Oslo-headquartered Awind AS will feature MacGregor equipment packages. Awind AS, is a wholly-owned
  • Fisheries group files legal challenge to BOEM Vineyard 1 decision
    The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a broad coalition of fishing industry associations and fishing companies, has filed a Petition for Review in the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals regarding the
  • U.K. calls for zero global shipping emissions by 2050
    As what is billed as "the greenest London International Shipping Week yet," kicks off, U.K. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the U.K. backs an absolute zero target for international shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd urges shippers to reduce exposure to spot prices
    Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have both said they will freeze freight rates even if the spot market continues to rally...
  • Industry mulls compulsory seafarer vaccination
    Policy discussion comes as leaders recount distressing stories of ill crew refused emergency medical treatment and countries refusing to disembark...
  • UK eyes opportunity as London Shipping Week kicks off
    UK shipping minister Robert Courts opened LISW with a typically upbeat show of support for maritime. The four-day event will...
  • 'Green-obsessed' shipping needs strategy overhaul, says Stopford
    Shipping economist believes that the industry needs to focus on four fundamental areas that will define its future and understand...
  • New normal to herald paperless trading for shipping
    'This time is absolutely different. It has pushed minor carriers to digitalise and we've never seen that before ... The...
  • Lenders to cautiously return to shipping
    Hot dry bulk and containers markets could tempt banks back to lending to shipping companies, but this boom is different...
  • Shipping ESG policies 'lack substance'
    Baltic Exchange forum hears that lack of common measurements for decarbonisation is confusing investors
  • Mangrove cashes in with $242m boxship sale to MSC
    Rates to continue their 'remarkable ride' this year into 2022
  • Tax changes required to lure shipowners back to UK flag
    Katy Ware, UK maritime services director at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which runs the UK Ship Register, says the...
  • London Shipping Week Daily Podcast: The unsung heroes of shipping
    In the first of our special London International Shipping Week daily editions of the Lloyd's List Podcast we talk to...
  • Governments accused of ignoring vote-less shipping
    It's time for the shipping industry to speak with a single voice on the major issues, but there is still...
  • KKR buys out Ocean Yield for $833m
    'Given the long-term capital requirements of the shipping sector, including in the context of the structural trend towards decarbonisation, KKR...
  • Time to order tanker newbuilds?
    Newbuilding prices are not expected to drop from high levels any time soon and the freight markets might well have...
  • Ship queues in US at record high as berth waiting times lengthen
    A record number of boxships are waiting at anchor outside the southern Californian gateway of Los Angeles and Long Beach...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lines put brakes on rates as regulators keep close watch on supply chain crisis | Hapag-Lloyd joins CMA CGM in...
  • China's use of strategic oil reserves may add to tanker woes
    The phased release by China of crude from its strategic stocks appears to be bearish for broader tanker markets, says...
  • Port operations in Shanghai and Ningbo halted by Typhoon Chanthu
    The closure comes as the two container hubs are already mired in heavy congestion as part of the global supply...
  • UK calls for zero global shipping emissions by 2050
    UK transport secretary Grant Shapps calls for shipping to cut its emissions to zero by 2050 at the start of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Shipping Act rewrite postponed until late 2021: congressman
  • Vector.ai latest forwarding automation vendor to get VC backing
  • CRST finding better ways to utilize truck capacity via ELDs
  • Logistics investors plunge cash into 'proof of delivery' tech startup
  • Despite climbing MPV/HL rates, shipping boom 'finite': Drewry

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Opec whittles down fourth quarter oil demand predictions
  • September off to a sleepy start for shipping stocks in New York
  • Biggest daily move takes capesize spot rates to new 11-year high
  • Greece's Veritas flips boxships in successful asset play
  • Ikea takes aim at 'dirty' shipping in new advert
  • Marius Hermansen says atmosphere 'electric' as Astrup Fearnley turns to youth
  • International Group takes to YouTube to allay pool claims concerns
  • Tale of two gas markets: LNG shipping strengthens but LPG weaker
  • LNG carrier design aimed at meeting carbon rules into 2050
  • London Stock Exchange heralds opportunities for maritime listings as LISW21 opens
  • Shipping boom boosts Tufton's NAV but negative charter value hits $122m
  • Samsung Ningbo workers strike against imminent yard closure
  • Will KKR takeover solve costly FPSO problem for Ocean Yield?
  • Pay deal settles industrial relations row, for now
  • Minerva Marine offloads oldest tanker in below-the-radar deal
  • Vitol books bitumen carrier newbuildings at Chengxi
  • KKR to take Ocean Yield private as Kjell Inge Rokke cashes out in $829.5m takeover
  • Maersk CEO Soren Skou calls for fossil-fuelled ships to be phased out

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Shipping stocks hit fresh highs amid COVID-era supply chain chaos
    Dry bulk and LNG shipping stocks now at 52-week peaks with container stocks not far from the top.
  • Cargo airline Amerijet, CEO Tim Strauss divorce after 1 year
    A messy leadership change is underway at all-cargo airline Amerijet.
  • Exporters ratchet pressure on Biden to take on shipping challenges
    U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
  • Port Houston to close terminals to prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas
    Container terminals will cease ingate operations and remain closed through Tuesday morning.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
  • Horisont applies for CO2 storage license for Barents Blue ammonia project
    Facility will tie into the planned 3,000 mt/day low-carbon ammonia Barents Blue project in Hammerfest.
  • Oil climbs on strengthened demand outlooks, lingering Ida disruptions
    OPEC more bullish on global economic recovery, projecting world oil demand to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
  • HONG KONG DATA: July fuel oil imports rise 12.5% on year to 3.5 mil barrels
    "The lifting of the quarantine rule brought some demand back to Hong Kong and we saw demand from container ships come back," said a market source.
  • Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker premium at multimonth high on thin availability
    "Demand has far outstripped supply because [ex-wharf] suppliers have committed the majority of their available oil to meet term contract requirements for September-loading," a Singapore-based trader said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges up amid supply worries as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches USGC
    The approaching Tropical Storm Nicholas in the US Gulf Coast has the potential to approach near-hurricane intensity, likely resulting in flooding along parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts, according to the National Hurricane Center's advisory on Sept. 12.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Sep 13-17
    The Asian high sulfur fuel oil market was likely to stay firm, due to an ongoing switch from LNG to HSFO at power plants, sources said.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Sept. 13-17
    Latin America bunker markets were heard vigilant to the arrival of a second powerful storm on the US Gulf Coast.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    The VLSFO physical market was expected to see continued support, after traders reported increased flows of material out of the region, particularly over to Singapore.
  • OPEC now predicts 2022 return to pre-pandemic oil demand, in bullish case for output hikes
    In its closely watched oil market forecast released Sept. 13, OPEC raised its forecast of 2022 global demand growth to 4.15 million b/d, a hefty hike from last month's 3.28 million b/d.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker sales up 0.2% on month to 4.072 mil mt
    Low sulfur (0.1%) marine gasoil sales were up 6.1% year on year and 3% month on month to 290,000 mt, while 0.5% MGO sales rose 6.8% month on month to 26,800 mt.
  • Platts decides to launch European methanol bunker fuel price assessments
    The decision recognizes growing market demand on the back of an increased build-out in vessels utilizing methanol as a marine fuel and related activities at this major bunkering hub.
  • UK call for zero global shipping emissions will need regulatory support, MBMs: asset manager
    "It's an extremely ambitious target and not dependent solely on [the] shipping industry to deliver it," Tony Foster, CEO and CIO of marine asset manager Marine Capital said on the sidelines of a panel discussion during London International Shipping Week 2021.

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Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
- geographical areas
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
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