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February 24, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • Bahri showcases maritime capabilities at key defense & security exhibition
  • Liberian Registry expands in Korea
  • Rice exports gaining momentum
  • Centre notifies Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 in Gazette
  • JNPT signs MoUs with potential investors
  • Cathay Pacific delivers first vaccine shipment to Hong Kong
  • Gati-KWE to launch its largest Surface Transhipment Centre in Delhi
  • Kerala CM inaugurates cargo complex at Kannur Airport
  • CBIC facilitates exporters having IGST refund issues
  • GHAC organises workshop on boosting agri exports
  • India's tea production slumps
  • Joint WCO-ICAO guiding principles & guidelines to enhance air cargo security & trade facilitation published
  • SCI to conduct session on maritime financing & insurance at MIS 2021

International Transport Journalweb site
  • North Sea Port extends rail corridor to Baltic
  • New CEO at Pallet-Track
  • Seaports of Niedersachsen stems the tide
  • New site in Tangier Med Logistics Zone
  • Singapore Airlines pushes perishable transport
  • Partnership to save hundreds of tonnes of CO2
  • Growth ambitions in Southern Africa
  • A fleet for JWS steel
  • Biggest acquisition of K+N so far
  • Block train delivers crucial medical equipment
  • Second cargo route from Kenya to India
  • Circle of honour gains new UPS drivers
  • More service for time-critical spare parts
  • On African-American links
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Engine failure hits Boeing freighter too
  • Faster delivery
  • Now also every Wednesday to Chicago

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • US import spike set to run into summer as west coast ports struggle
  • Air cargo market developing a push-based model, driven by airline customers
  • Amazon Air close to building a freighter network to carry third-party volumes
  • Maersk and DFDS back development of Power-to-X ammonia project for green fuel
  • Cautious Volga-Dnepr: AN-124s will now only carry 'big and ugly' cargo
  • Surveyors and salvors on board as Maersk Eindhoven arrives at Yokohama
  • India's 'lone freighter operator' takes off for Singapore twice a week
  • Brexit 'an exercise in damage limitation' for UK automotive supply chains
  • Market Insight: Kuehne + Nagel - why Apex (and not Kerry) makes perfect sense

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • Cargill and Maersk Tankers partner to launch new bunker procurement service
    Maersk Tankers has entered a strategic partnership with one of the world's largest vessel charterers, agribusiness giant Cargill, that will see the two companies combine their bunker volumes. They will offer a
  • CIT sole lead arranger on $45 million Mangrove Partners deal
    CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on a $45 million financing for a portfolio of seven containerships. The financing was arranged on
  • OPINION: Time to address "sea blindness" on digital transformation
    By Martin Wallgren, Chief Information Officer at GAC Group Done right, digital transformation has boundless potential for shipping. But doing it right demands resilience, the right mindset and a clear focus on
  • Livanos family and Onassis Foundation plan to take GasLog private
    In what Chairman Peter Livanos calls "a transformative next step," Piraeus, Greece, based LNG carrier specialist GasLog Ltd. reports that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with BlackRock's
  • Project aims to develop world's first fully remote-controlled commercial tug
    The Maersk group's global towage operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime and ABS to develop RECOTUG, the world's first fully operational, and fully remotely controlled tugboat. Svitzer's contributions to
  • Perciavalle resigns as Austal USA President
    In a filing today, Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that the board of its Austal USA subsidiary has accepted the resignation of its president, Craig Perciavalle. Austal USA has appointed its

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • Grimaldi orders $500m con-ro ships at Hyundai Mipo
    Newbuildings will replace old vessels two years from now upon delivery and will be deployed on trades between North Europe...
  • Swiber gets nod from creditors for $200m deal
    Most banks exposed to Swiber may have written off their debts to the firm by now and are thus inclined...
  • Ship recycling in Indian Subcontinent region can help reduce carbon footprint
    For developing countries like India, steel is essential for growth and infrastructure development and ship recycling can be one of...
  • Addition of Singapore port authority bolsters ammonia-fueled tanker project
    Ammonia is seen as a leading future fuel as the maritime industry looks to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals...
  • Reversing restrictive maritime trade policies would boost global economic recovery
    Reducing trade protectionism could see GDP gains for national economies increase by up to 3.4% according to a major new study...
  • Commodities traders and shipowners get their say on charter rates indices
    Although views are incorporated in the 'Principal Submission' process, they won't contribute to indices creation 'in any shape or form'...
  • Greek shipping non-profit's coronavirus aid nears $16m
    Syn-Enosis, an initiative of the Union of Greek Shipowners, has helped strengthen the nation's health system as it battles the...
  • Crude demand 'peaks in four years' on latest carbon-neutral policies
    Attention focuses on timing of the demand peak and whether there is any supply gap as investment dwindles in fossil...
  • Gard is early renewal round winner, as North admits tonnage loss
    'We saw many owners shifting more, or all, of their fleet to Gard,' says chief underwriting officer Bjornar Andresen
  • Greek data analyst launches Poseidon Principles emissions index
    METIS also claims its Poseidon Principles Emissions Index could even help owners whose ships are outperforming AER to seek lower...
  • Maersk will consider carbon offsets in neutrality pursuit
    Following Maersk's pledge to have a ship running on carbon-neutral methanol by 2023, the company has said that it will...
  • Maersk turns away from Cosco crewing arm
    Maersk: 'It is always our priority to ensure the welfare and well-being of all our seafarers and provide them with...
  • Box shipping's bonanza masks regional variations
    Container volumes fell by only 1.2% in 2020, despite the pandemic. But on many trades, the recovery in the second...
  • Australia sets new safety checks for livestock carriers
    Australia is increasing its scrutiny of livestock carriers with a six-month safety campaign aimed at finding 'systemic issues with maintenance...
  • Cargill forms joint bunker business with Maersk Tankers
    The new service will initially procure bunker fuel for the two companies' combined fleet, before adding customers in the coming...
  • German owners optimistic for post-pandemic recovery
    Germany's shipowners are in a healthy position after the downturn that started in 2009. But several conditions need to be...
  • Maritime experts to examine seafarer exhaustion
    Following on from 'A Culture of Adjustment', this webinar brings together maritime safety heavyweights who all believe it is time...
  • Maran Gas orders at Samsung run to five LNG carriers
    Maran Gas orders five LNG carriers at Samsung on the back of a new relationship with Total, although four of...
  • DFDS and Maersk back carbon-neutral ammonia plant
    Ammonia is one of the leading contenders as a carbon-neutral power source for deepsea vessels. Maersk and DFDS have signed...
  • CMA CGM expands future fuels coalition
    Group sets out objectives for cross-industry development to make transport services less polluting. Green hydrogen and biofuels feature as zero-carbon...
  • Marine mutuals must consolidate to thrive in trying times
    With the renewals season drawing to a close, it is a timely moment to reflect on some of the challenges...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Seafarer abandonment cases continue to climb | Suicides at sea go uncounted as crew change crisis drags on...
  • Sembmarine braces for energy transition amid pandemic
    Clients have not cancelled any projects on Sembmarine's orderbook, which has diversified beyond projects in the offshore oil and gas...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • SSA puts final funding piece in place for Jacksonville terminal expansion
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo takes off on Europe-US trade lane
  • Startup grabs $20 million to automate reverse logistics
  • COVID-19 testing delays Chinese imports of US perishables
  • Maersk signs up to build giant European ammonia plant
  • Air cargo rates plunge post-Chinese New Year
  • High and heavy cargo manufacturer Deere sees earnings rebound

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • GS Energy turns shipowner with $270m order for up to three VLCC newbuildings
    South Korean energy-solutions outfit inks scrubber-fitted crude carrier newbuildings against long-term charters to HMM
  • Handysizes may see second-best market 'since Vikings'
    Spot rates get no support from futures rates in backwardation, Njord Shipping's Henrik Ness said
  • Rob Bryngelson re-emerges in LNG with new venture WaveCrest Energy
    Former Excelerate Energy chief goes back to his roots with Macquarie Capital-backed company
  • Crude tankers not 'out of woods' for 2021 due to Chinese destocking and Iranian tonnage
    Chinese crude imports will probably be flat despite oil demand recovery, Braemar ACM's Anoop Singh says
  • Castor Initiative's first ammonia-fuelled tanker will set sail in 2025
    High-profile coalition says two new partners have completed the eco-system to get demonstrator vessel in the water
  • Rauma yard shut down after 240 workers test positive
    A total of 800 staff quarantined as language barriers blamed
  • Why has Peter Livanos opted for a BlackRock buy-in at GasLog?
    Industry insiders pick over decision to take the company private again
  • Upbeat German shipowners declare an end to decade-long crisis
    Alfred Hartmann says owners are 'unscathed' and optimism is rising
  • Maersk and DFDS join huge green ammonia fuel project
    Danish shipping groups partner agricultural companies in $1bn production plant to create green ammonia from offshore wind
  • More insurance premium pain ahead for shipowners, says Gallagher
    After recent P&I increases, insurance broker warns that hull and machinery rates are set to increase further
  • d'Amico dry bulk CEO Lucio Bonaso dies at 72
    Italian group's owners Cesare and Paolo d'Amico pay tribute to veteran who drove the development of the bulker fleet over 23 years
  • KGJS sells LR3 tanker at lower-than-expected price
    Norwegian shipowner keeps sistership on the sales block after nearly six-month effort to sell duo
  • Atlantic MR tanker market cools down with Texas refineries coming back online
    Charterers drop preliminary fixtures at high rates amid fewer US import requirements
  • Svitzer plans first fully operational, remotely controlled tugboat
    Towage giant joins Kongsberg and ABS to develop tug that can be operated remotely in Port of Copenhagen
  • Royal Caribbean suffers $5.8bn loss for 2020 due to Covid-19
    The New York-listed owner's shares are up almost 11% as of Monday's midday trading
  • Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in US Gulf hurricane
    Ship remains grounded, with damages still to be determined
  • Cargill launches bunker agent business with Maersk Tankers endorsement
    US trading giant will start new business with annual volume of 3.5m tonnes
  • Maersk Eindhoven to be repaired in Japan after box loss
    Surveyors and salvors checking vessel ahead of entry into Yokohama
  • Standard Club claims 95% P&I policy renewal success
    Insurer says almost all of its members renewed, despite rising rates
  • Carnival Corp plans stock offering in hunt for $1bn in cash
    US cruise giant has seen its shares rise 50% in the past three months on the back of improved sector prospects
  • Maran Gas takes Total's newbuilding tally to three
    Energy major has spread its risk against a trio of owners as it extends chartered fleet
  • Lloyd's of London leads way on rethinking post-Covid-19 workplace
    Could the most traditional of London's commercial institutions define a model for how maritime services work in the future?
  • Are boxship owners poised to repeat mistakes of the past?
    Newbuilds are needed but too many will again store up problems
  • Harvey Gulf sues after PSV damaged in US Gulf hurricane
    The ship is currently still grounded, with damages still to be determined
  • Semiramis Paliou takes top job as Diana Shipping reports slimmer losses
    Founder Simeon Palios will stay on as non-executive chairman
  • Euronav eyes 'younger tonnage' after $36m Chinese VLCC leaseback
    Hugo De Stoop says company achieved 'excellent' price for 2009-built Newton
  • Egypt's Damietta LNG plant ships first cargo in nine years
    Golar LNG vessel does the honours as country's second liquefaction facility comes back online
  • Hunter sells another modern VLCC for 'decent' price despite spot woes
    Arne Fredly-backed owner has now offloaded half of its modern scrubber-fitted fleet
  • US-listed bulker stocks stall after rampant start to 2021
    Can Diana Shipping and Genco reclaim momentum as they roll out the earnings ball this week?
  • Eitzen looks to cautious chemical fleet expansion
    Axel Eitzen is moving cautiously to expand the Christiania Shipping fleet after a major refinancing gave him full control of the company
  • It's a mystery: Frontline's Lars Barstad baffled by lack of tanker scrapping
    Interim boss thinks recycling will pick up this year but does not subscribe to doomsday scenarios for older ships
  • Gibson says tanker recovery to be more 'in tune' with demand as inventories empty
    Shipbroker argues that freight market should be more responsive to improving fundamentals than previously
  • Broker Ifchor boosts dry bulk and S&P reach with new hires
    Dry cargo specialist adds Giando Dormio in Switzerland and Lasse Gandolfi in Oslo as expansion continues
  • Sembcorp Marine pins future on green winds blowing across shipping
    Green technologies are shipyard group's vision of a sustainable future
  • Australian to clampdown on substandard livestock carriers
    Maritime authorities say vessels will come under intense compliance spotlight in wake of recent casualties
  • Carnival Corp plans $1bn stock offering
    US cruise giant has seen its shares rise 50% in the last three months on the back of improved sector prospects
  • SK Shipping pair logs more than two years offhire as repairs roll on
    Redelivery dates mapped out, but court action over containment systems in London and Seoul continues
  • Another death reported as two more crews hit by mass poisonings
    Seafarers reported ill in Canada and Russia following fatal incident on Precious ship off Maldives

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes after China pharma logistics
    Kuehne + Nagel is on a mission to get bigger in Asia. Two deals this week in China are helping to make that possible.
  • JAXPORT positioned 'for great things to come'
    "There's tremendous opportunity for Florida-bound cargo," says JAXPORT CEO Eric Green during his State of the Port address Tuesday.
  • Shipping line CMA CGM's first air cargo destination: Chicago
    Container shipping line CMA CGM wants to be an airline too. Its new air cargo unit has identified Chicago as its first destination and is...
  • United Airlines sacrifices cargo capacity to replace grounded 777s
    United Airlines' cargo division has been riding high the past year. But it could lose some resources as the company realigns the fleet to make...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
  • Brazil to require fuel sellers to detail price composition after price backlash
    Brazil's government issued a decree forcing service stations and fuel distributors to publish the composition of retail diesel and gasoline prices, delineating wholesale prices, state and federal taxes on receipts, according to the notice published Feb. 23 in the Federal Register.
  • ARA 0.1% gasoil barges hit 14-week low on inland refinery supply
    Premiums for 0.1% gasoil barges in the Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp trading hub have fallen to their lowest level since November as large volumes were being offered by inland German refineries at prices competitive with ARA imports, reducing demand for the latter, market source said.
  • INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil output rises 3% to 18-month high on higher refinery runs
    India's gasoil production in January climbed 3.06% from December to an 18-month high amid a rise in refinery run rates and improving margins.
  • Brazil oil workers, Bahia senator team to block Petrobras refinery sale
    Brazil's Oil Workers' Federation and Sen. Jaques Wagner of Bahia state teamed up to file a lawsuit aimed at disrupting the sale of a refinery operated by state-led Petrobras' in the state to Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co. for $1.65 billion, the federation, also known as FUP, said Feb. 22.
  • Panama Canal weighing additional compensation for canceled LNG bookings
    The Panama Canal Authority is considering seeking greater compensation for canceled bookings during peak seasonal demand periods, as it works to add a third daily reserved transit slot for LNG vessels to ease congestion, Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales said in an interview Feb. 23.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB cracks rally as USGC refiners see extended outages
    Gasoline cracks rebounded Feb. 23 as US refiners continued to operate at reduced capacity in the wake of last week's deep freeze.
  • Gasum to supply LNG to ferry operator Wasaline, build new Finnish LNG terminal
    **Deal envisages biogas supply further **LNG may meet IMO goals for 2030 but not 2050
  • REFINERY NEWS: ExxonMobil's Rotterdam plant plans March works
    ExxonMobil's Rotterdam refinery is planning maintenance work in March, according to market sources. The duration or the extent of works was not confirmed.
  • Varo Energy expects 'enticing' refinery margins from H2 2021
    **US cold snap a boon for European refiners **Gasoline strength driving down inventories **Jet fuel unlikely to full recover until 2023
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week
    **LS products see open arbitrage window to Asia **Hi-5 reached 7-mo high
  • NWE high sulfur fuel oil crack hits nine-month low
    The Northwest European 3.5% sulfur fuel oil crack has fallen to its lowest since last May, with the reports of tight supply that had supported the grade last year now fewer and further between, sources said Feb. 23.
  • First wave of European hydrogen investment seen in 2022: Enagas
    **EU regulation likely ready by end-2022: Llarden **Enagas, Entso-e partners' input invited **First wave of projects seen likely 2024-26
  • Global oil demand likely to rebound to pre-COVID levels by end-2021: analysts
    **Still doubts on whether oil will be part of commodity supercycle **Jet fuel demand may not fully recover until at least 2022/23 **Recent price rally more to do with declining inventories than demand
  • Maersk Tankers, Cargill launch bunker procurement partnership
    **Analysis of combined data to lend competitive edge **Partnership will provide access to future fuels
  • Australian refiner Ampol sees rangebound fuel sales in 2021 in tough market
    **COVID-19 continues to weigh on fuel demand **Lytton refinery review to be completed by H1 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude futures higher on stronger fundamentals, financial incentives
    Crude futures rose during European morning trading Feb. 23, as lingering US supply outages, OPEC+ cuts, and vaccine roll-outs improved the fundamental outlook while a strong backwardation and inflationary pressures provided financial support to prices, sources said.
  • INDIA DATA: January refinery run rate up on month at 103%
    Average capacity utilization for all categories of refineries in India rose to 103% in January from 99% in December, an oil ministry survey found, reflecting an improvement in domestic demand as Asia's third-largest economy returned to normalcy after a COVID-19 lockdown.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sinopec Hainan plans to export 120,000 mt oil products in Feb
    State-owned Sinopec's 184,000 b/d Hainan Petrochemical refinery in southern China plans to export about 120,000 mt of refined oil products in February, up from 90,000 mt planned for January, a refinery source said Feb. 23.
  • Bunker markets in Panama see strong hikes on supply curbs from US Gulf Coast
    "Supply has tightened a lot and has triggered higher levels, especially for deliveries in the next 5-10 days," a market source said.
  • JAX LNG, TOTE complete first ship-to-ship LNG bunker operation of foreign-flagged vessel
    According to JAXPORT, 1,800 cu m of LNG was moved from the Clean Jacksonville.

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.
Genoa
Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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