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BRIEFS

January 20, 2021

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Ocean carriers striving hard to manage supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19, says analysis India plans to raise import duties on multiple items Colombo Port operations normalised DBGT ends 2020 on positive note New high in container throughput enhances Antwerp Port's cargo handling in 2020 Cargo services at Kannur airport on the anvil DHL Express orders 8 additional Boeing 777 freighters Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles first Covid vaccine shipment Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notifies rules for facilitating MoUs with neighbouring countries on movement of goods and passenger vehicles SpiceJet's freighter division introduces SpiceTag for customers to get live status updates Economy signals tentative return to pre-Covid normalcy: ICRA India wins praise for taking decisive steps to deal with pandemic & its economic consequences China's avoids economic contraction in 2020 Lodha Group strengthens leadership team for industrial & logistics business

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Linz back on track A need for frank dialogue Extra financing secures European growth APM Terminals Japan hires managing director Kerry enhances chemical logistics PSA surfed 2020's wave Piggyback service launched in Russia Swissport expands contract in Saudi Arabia Pall-Ex Group bolsters commercial team 60% more cargo-only flights Hegelmann Group crosses Atlantic Freightliner to see doubling of railfreight United Heavylift: fleet-to-go Lynne Doughtie for Boeing's board of directors New project to be completed by 2022 Is the European Green Deal in danger? Titan Airways tries Airbus freighters Koper tackles difficult year "Curiosity of the Day"

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Lufthansa Cargo 'pauses' capacity guarantee as demand for space gets 'tense' Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption GA declarations retreat as clients await boxes from Maersk Elba and ONE Apus FAA move sets commercial drone operations on the runway in the US Major ports and carriers report large increases in container rollovers Palletways the latest operator to suspend its UK-EU road services More misery for apparel houses as air freight rates ex-Bangladesh double Why the first weeks of Brexit have been a disaster Philosopher Morten Alb'k joins advisory board of SGL Transgroup Gefco veteran Cédric Chacon becomes new MD of UK operations On the wires: Recessionary bites - where is that M&A? M&A radar: Aramex rumoured to be eyeing Toll Global Express

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Royal Caribbean sells Azamara brand Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its three-ship Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and MARAD authorizes construction of two more NSMVs The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The two ships, funding for which was approved in the massive omnibus Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, "these workers go onboard vessels at our Brix Marine wins order for third IPS-drive cat Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) has been contracted by Northrop Grumman to build a catamaran survey-research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion. The 44- by 16-foot vessel is Seaway System reports strong 2020 season U.S. and Canadian ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system reported that overall tonnage during the 2020 navigation season was down just 1.7% compared to the 2019 navigation season, despite facing VIDEO: Austal launches new range of high speed electric vessels Austal Australia has launched a new series of Volta electric-powered high speed ferries, with the first design offered being the fully electric 46-meter Passenger Express 46V. Austal says the Volta series differs

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Trump administration slaps last-minute sanctions on firms connected with Russia, Venezuela and Iran The last-minute sanctions came into effect on Tuesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, with experts wondering how... Port of Los Angeles offers marine terminals financial incentives to speed throughput Under the programmes, the port will offer terminal operators two ways to earn financial rewards: one for shortening the time... Port of Long Beach breaks annual container throughput record in 2020 Mr Cordero issued an appeal for the Covid-19 vaccine to be distributed immediately to longshore and other waterfront workers in... KSOE wins $79m VLGC order from compatriot KSS Line There has been a spate of very large gas carrier orders in recent months on the back of strong freight... Dry bulk owners see atypical positive start to the year The start of 2021 has registered unusual strength for the time of year, a sign that the slump of the... Paratus adds parametric freight insurance to fuel hedge line Company believes buyers of 97% of the 4m barrels of bunkers consumed each day are not currently hedged Denmark pushes Gulf of Guinea piracy up the political agenda Denmark said its ambassador to Netherlands would become a special representative for maritime security, amid concerns about pirate attacks on... IEA cuts oil demand forecast as global tanker fleet faces slowdown Forecasts to weigh on spot tanker earnings, which are already below operating costs for most of the 2,000-plus larger tankers... Seafarers are a priority vaccine group, say owners The International Chamber of Shipping is pushing for governments to give seafarers and frontline shore workers priority access to vaccines... Shipping must prepare for post-pandemic risks Shipping should anticipate significant risks in its recovery from the pandemic, including the challenges of digitalisation and uneven technological competence... Global trade recovery faster than expected Businesses are optimistic that trade levels will return to pre-pandemic levels within two years. But supply chains are likely to... Gard extends health cover for fixed premium P&I clients Move will include liabilities, losses, costs and expenses falling within the scope of terms of entry Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for 'greener' vessels Headline 30% tax cut will be available for vessels using alternative fuels, achieving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of at... Cargo rollovers rose at 75% of major ports in December The continuing surge in container demand is leading to more ports and carriers reporting delayed shipments. Even if shippers can... Ince hires WFW's Mexias as Piraeus partner His expertise includes loan financings, sale and lease back transactions, restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, corporate acquisitions and sale and purchase Zhonggu rolls out $700m boxship ordering plan Supported by fast-growing intermodal networks, a containerised model is deemed as a cleaner and more efficient way to haul energy... Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff While some cargoes have been diverted, most of the vessels have been waiting in Chinese anchorage since June last year... Daily Briefing Free to read: Transatlantic product tankers divert as US refined products demand stalls \| Volume surge, not blankings, behind supply... Rio Tinto sees Chinese policies supportive of commodity demand The Anglo-Australian company expects to ship between 325m to 340m tonnes of iron ore from Australia in 2021. Yet, it... Gunvor backs flexible US LNG tender Gunvor and Commonwealth LNG are offering prospective buyers and bidders flexible pricing, shipping and cargo destination terms in exchange for... Jiangnan Shipyard confirms orders for VLGC pair The 93,000 cu m, dual-fuel gas tankers are the fourth-generation VLGC series, the Panda 93P, designed by the shipbuilder. They...

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Heartland Express raises revenue, driver pay US imports from Asia hit record December level Ex-APL executive Timothy Rhein dead at 79 Carriers, cargo owners at odds over India empty equipment inflow Outlook 2021: Rising e-commerce, industrial demand to keep pressure on LTL rates Flexport vets take aim at apparel production management Demand pressure drives up cargo rolling at Asian hubs

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Imabari continues dramatic growth with major JMU share acquisition Japan's largest shipbuilder now owns 30% of JMU as part of a cooperation pact that started this year US government commissions two more seafarer training ships Once completed, the ships will be headed to Maine and Texas US hits out at Venezuela again, with six ships caught in its sights The ships and companies were blacklisted alongside others the US said constitutes a network to evade its sanctions Navig8, Maersk Tankers charters in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers VLGC rates set to hold strong in 2021 as market inefficiencies roll on Panama Canal delays and dry-dockings will offset any risk from a decline in US LPG production, Poten says ICTSI completes expansion of Manila boxship terminal Rates approach $40,000 per day amid boxship market boom Norwegian further extends fleet suspension amid CDC rules New York-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will keep ships idle through April Period enquiry perks up but remains an elusive thing for bulker owners Noble Capital owners' panel cite an increase in interest, but structural impediments remain in the way Royal Caribbean Group to sell Azamara brand for $201m Sycamore Partners is planning a 'seamless transition' in taking over the line More than 80% of firms investing in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19 Companies looking to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says Scorpio Bulkers parts with two more lease-financed ultramaxes for $35m Pair listed under ownership of China's Avic Leasing go in en bloc deal. CMA and SHIPPINGInsight together again for North American Shipping Week The event is planned to be both online and in-person Portline Bulk linked to sale of only capesize Portuguese shipowner also reported to have sold two smaller bulkers Fuel price spread to offer more incentives to install scrubbers in 2021 But shipowners may not come back to order exhaust gas cleaning system in droves due to regulatory pressure Norton Rose Fulbright includes 19 lawyers among 132 EMEA redundancies Firm being reorganised into six 'core pillars' to meet 'profound change' in legal industry BAR Technologies wind sail to be fitted to kamsarmax bulker in 36-month test Carbon-cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' system EGD expands in chemical tankers with purchase of Japanese duo Buys two units from Alberta of Greece Diplomat to step up Denmark's fight against piracy Experienced ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund tasked with gaining support for international military force in Gulf of Guinea Arc7 LNG carrier damaged on Northern Sea Route winter voyage Teekay and China LNG Shipping Holdings-controlled vessel continued without assistance but repairs likely needed Cyprus enacts tonnage tax cuts for good climate performers Mediterranean jurisdiction to woo shipping players with discounts of up to 30% Brexit customs chaos likely to build as traffic starts to grow Forwarding group DP Schenker among transport firms suspending shipments between the UK and EU Charter rates for large boxships breach $40,000 per day Seamax secures top rate as owners push for three to five-year deals FSL Trust sells 2007-built MR tanker in continued asset disposals The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m Global dry markets propel growth of EEX towards record year German clearing house and exchange reports tenfold increase in dry freight business Gunvor claims flexible first for Commonwealth LNG offtake tender Swiss trader says bids are being invited for 8.4m tonnes per annum of gas from Commonwealth LNG in the US Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front-line maritime personnel About 700 people have been inoculated with city state hoping to complete effort by late January Wind sail to be fitted to Cargill kamsarmax and MSC Cruises ship in 36-month test Carbon cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' WindWings system Avance Gas could save $5,000 per day with new dual-fuel VLGCs Fearnley Securities crunches the numbers on newbuildings, but warns over dividend levels World Fuel Services protects cruiseship bunker claims against Carnival bid Bunker supplier succeeds in preserving payouts for interest and costs in case involving ex-CMV vessels at UK Admiralty Court OOCL reveals 51% revenue jump as volumes soared in fourth quarter Figures from Hong Kong line are first concrete indication of effect of boxship boom at the end of 2020 Mediterranean Shipping Co to cover costs after Maersk boxship disabled by fire Maersk Elba being repaired in Spain as Swiss partner wants to avoid general average Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Taiwanese rocks Coast Guard trying to identify a cargo vessel that may have broken a tow rope off the Penghu Islands Iranian courts to decide fate of seized South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi Securing release of seized ship could put owner and operator at risk of breaking US sanctions Stale Hansen looks to shape Skuld into P&I club of the future Chief executive wants a diverse business, with strong ESG principles and new working practices to emerge from the pandemic Sinokor puts two VLCCs on sales block amid drive to offload large tankers Pair of 2005-built ships up for sale after year that saw South Korean shipowner unload nine large tankers Low-profile Olympos Shipmanagement takes in slew of bulkers in Greece Market players link Middle Eastern interests behind new, secretive management company that has appeared in Athens Buana Lintas Lautan swoops on Maersk chemical tanker quartet Enbloc deal could see ice-classed chemical tankers to move to the warm waters of the Indonesian archipelago Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 frontline maritime personnel Some 700 people have already had their jabs with city state hoping to complete effort by late January Japanese bulker yards pin recovery hopes on efficiency edge Bulk carrier builders believe environmental advantage can help make them competitive again Teekay set to scrap North Sea FPSO in Denmark Tanker owning giant says US-owned group selected following competitive tender process

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Dry bulk shipping revs up after 'extraordinarily bad decade' This has been the best January for dry bulk shipping rates in a decade. Is this the long-awaited turning point or yet another head fake? Airlines absorb $391 billion revenue shortfall in 2020 Airlines are heavily in the red and a big shrink in passenger revenue last year is to blame. The International Civil Aviation Organization quantifies the...

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JANUARY 19, 2021
OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlook, weaker dollar Oil futures settled higher Jan. 19 amid a tightened global supply outlook and a weaker dollar. Singapore Feb ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows: sources Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for February-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $5.50-$6.00/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $2.00-$2.50/mt premium for January-loading contracts, sources said Jan. 19. Braskem chooses Port of Rotterdam for bioplastics storage Braskem will move its bioplastics storage facility from the Port of Antwerp to the Port of Rotterdam, according to a press release on Jan. 19. AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 18-22 Demand rises in Panama amid tightening logistics West Coast prices on rise via support from crude markets Congestion reported in New Orleans Eleusis port damage to halt operations for over a week: sources The loading section at the port of Eleusis, or Elefsina, Greece, has sustained damage due to a crash, market sources said, adding that repairs will continue for "at least 10 days" 0.5%S marine fuel finds support on emerging demand, limited availability Northwest Europe Hi-5 spread reaches multi-month highs 0.5%S marine fuel crack moves higher on tight supply: sources RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Nov oil product exports down 1.7% on year Russia's refined oil product exports from January-November were 1.7% lower on the year at 126.814 million mt, customs data showed Jan. 19. World's first LNG-fueled large bulk carrier arrives at Port Waratah HL ECO, the first LNG-fueled ship to berth on the eastern Australian seaboard, arrived at the Koorang Terminal in Port Waratah on Jan. 11, according to Port Waratah Coal Services. VLSFO premium over HSFO rises on stronger crude prices Hi-5 bunker spread widens on month, but steady in Jan Resistance to further widening from Saudi output cuts Scrubber installations to slow down in 2021 Renewables financing must include policies with clear goals: IRENA chief Fossil fuels comprise 70% of all energy subsidies UAE may announce new financing program next month Every $1 of public funds can raise $4-$5 of private money Global refinery throughput expected to rebound in 2021: IEA Global refinery throughput is expected to rebound by 4.5 million b/d in 2021 after a 7.2 million b/d drop in 2020, the International Energy Agency said Jan. 19. PetroChina's bunkering ops at new anchorage to likely boost Zhoushan's prospects First operation from new anchorage on Jan. 13 Zhoushan subsidiary supplied 210,000 mt bunker fuel in 2020 Zhoushan port attractive on product availability, competitive prices IEA sees OPEC+ regaining oil market share in 2021 as US output subdued Lowers 2021 demand recovery estimate by 240,000 b/d to 5.5 mil b/d Lowers 2021 'call' on OPEC by 300,000 b/d to 27.7 million b/d Prices 'well supported' by economic, financial, market fundamentals Blue ammonia to comprise bulk of hydrogen transportation due to lower costs: HSBC Ammonia more energy-dense, easier to liquefy Several blue ammonia projects in pipeline Thailand's PTTGC to hike domestic bunker fuel supply in 2021, reduce exports Domestic bunker fuel supply to increase to 50,000 mt/month Exports to fall to 35,000 mt/month from 50,000 mt in December Thai bunker prices typically $10/mt higher than in Singapore Australia's 2021 refined product demand to jump amid new refinery landscape Kwinana refinery closure to lead refining output to contract sharply Gasoil, gasoline consumption to recover; jet fuel demand to stay tepid Asian refiners step up to fill Australia's growing import appetite CHINA DATA: 2020 key oil product outflows slide 17%, export quota underutilized 2020 quota utilization at 78% vs 99% in 2019 Traditional exporting firms tend to keep barrels at home Gasoil outflow to remain low in January Port of Antwerp crude throughput in 2020 falls 60% on year Oil products throughput rises 3.4% Total freight volumes decline 3.1% Singapore Marine Fuel crack at 10-month high on strong N Asia LSFO demand Rally in the Asian marine fuel 0.5%S to be short-lived after cold snap retreats. Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery likely to be supplied with domestic crude: traders Current weak global crude demand levels made it feasible for Saudi Arabia to implement production cuts while still stocking the refinery. Maritime players join forces to explore solid oxide fuel cell potential in global shipping By electro-chemically converting fuel into electricity, SOFCs can potentially produce power with higher efficiency. VLGC rates retreat from over five-year highs on slower LPG shipments The correction may be limited by a rise in Asian LPG prices and as vessels continue to be sent to dry docks.

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ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

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