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BRIEFS
March 24, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • HMM takes delivery of first 16,000-TEU vessel
  • ZIM generates highest net income in 2020
  • DGFT to be digitised with faceless, contactless, paperless virtual offices
  • Adani Ports acquiring controlling interest in Gangavaram Port
  • Bangladesh to build refrigerated LPG base terminal on Matarbari Island
  • Myanmar ports face container shipment delays, reduced imports
  • Aviation Recovery Task Force recommendations approved
  • Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations
  • Gocon winning big in Kolkata
  • SpiceXpress helps transport cargo from Dhaka to Spain via Kolkata, Delhi
  • Transportation from Kolkata & Haldia ports to cost more from April 1
  • Indian economy seen likely growing by 12 pc in 2021
  • ATF could be brought under GST
  • Second consignment of Indian strategic equipment arrives at Chabahar port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alibaba over Riyadh
  • Earning a profit despite pandemic
  • Excellency in Singapore
  • Relocation and award
  • Self-driving vehicle for Sweden's roads
  • Strong February in NSWA
  • Damaged after return
  • Gruber Logistics extends network
  • Trial runs for automated braking system
  • ZIM's performance validated
  • New cargo terminal near VIE
  • More localised support
  • Second location opened in 2021
  • First female COO
  • Army orders 879 trucks at a stroke
  • One year as a freight-only carrier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Model shift to EFC at U-Freight
  • Bimco on maritime emissions - and cost

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Sky-high container spot rates spark emergence of 'dark side' of shipping
  • Tech solutions are plugging in to help ease widening congestion at global ports
  • 'Chicken-and-egg effect' adding pressure on already stressed US importers
  • Sustainable supply chains achievable only by collaboration and shipper buy-in
  • Grand plans for UK trade and investment hubs receive frosty industry response
  • Brussels Airport cargo community a major asset for forward-looking new chief
  • Against the odds: On the waterfront

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • VIDEO: Giant containership blocks Suez Canal
    One of the world's largest containerships, Evergreen's 20,388 TEU Ever Given, got stuck in the Suez Canal today, blocking traffic in both directions. According to reports, at one time seven tugs were
  • Island Offshore sets anchor handling record
    The Island Offshore Group, which is majority owned by the Ulstein and Chouest families, has notched up a world record. In anchor-laying operations on the Solveig field in the North Sea, operated
  • Van Oord signs three year service agreement with ABB Turbocharging
    ABB Turbocharging is to provide Dutch dredging company Van Oord with fleetwide maintenance and optimization services under a recently signed three-year agreement. The agreement comes as two Van Oord vessels receive the
  • Ingram Barge tow is first of 2021 Mississippi River navigation season
    Marking the unofficial start of the 2021 Mississippi River navigation system, the Ingram Barge Company's M/V R. Clayton McWhorter, originating from the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois and pushing 12 barges
  • Two new products join AkzoNobel Intersmooth anti-fouling line
    AkzoNobel International Marine Coatings has introduced two new Intersmooth anti-fouling hull coatings featuring self-polishing silyl methacrylate technology. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC Described as a next generation self-polishing silyl methacrylate anti-fouling. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC
  • First WindFlex 27 CTVs set to go to work for Ørsted
    Designer Incat Crowther reports that the first two WindFlex-27 Crew Transfer Vessels have been sold. Built for stock by Penguin Shipyard, a unit of Singapore-based Penguin International Limited, they are to be
  • Crew vaccination requirements threaten "perfect storm" for shipping
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning that lack of access to COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield and leaving global supply chains vulnerable. Reports that

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Globus acquires second kamsarmax since fundraising
    Nasdaq-listed company's most modern ship to date will increase the fleet to eight bulkers
  • Green lobby frustrated at black carbon delays
    Environment groups have called on the International Maritime Organization to make ships switch from residual fuels to distillates in the...
  • Shipping being considered for UK emissions trading scheme, minister confirms
    Move comes as European Commission proposals to include shipping in EU mechanism expected within months
  • Zim: The little carrier that could
    After reporting record-breaking profits for 2020, Zim is aiming even higher. With contract rates up 50% this year, and strong...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to issue sustainability-linked bond
    German carrier moves to gain further momentum in green financing activities through the issuance of a sustainability-linked senior note to...
  • Winter trends put Nordic icebreakers and crews at higher risk
    Alandia, a marine insurer, is hoping that designs for new icebreakers will be approved soon. It is calling for environmental...
  • Rebound possible after sharp drop in LNG rates
    LNG spot charter rates were reportedly fixed in excess of $20,000 in some deals transacted earlier this month, less than...
  • Gentleman Jim Davis - a crusader for common sense in shipping
    Jim Davis, the charismatic chairman of the shipping think-tank International Maritime Industries Forum, was one of the giants of the...
  • Congestion at Australian ports following severe storm
    Queuing peaked at 40 vessels at Newcastle port, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence data. Elsewhere, port Kembla's queue has also...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Seafarers can't be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns | Insurer of Israel oil-spill tanker cancels cover...
  • SPIKED Five yards bid for Evergreen's order bonanza
    Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the...
  • Five yards bidding for Evergreen's order bonanza
    Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes new debt to finance decarbonization
  • Tampa port looks to lock in paper fiber exports for Asia
  • Supply chain woes leave retailers struggling to balance inventories, sales
  • TPM21: E-commerce spurs growth in container transloading
  • Demand growth to outstrip container ship capacity despite new orders
  • MyCarrier gets VC funding to build out small shipper LTL tech
  • Lack of supply chain visibility particularly acute in project logistics

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Apollo's Regan to step down as Genco Shipping board chairman
    Private equity man to retain board seat but hand over leadership spot to veteran AMA banker
  • Bulker markets and dry freight derivatives hit by correction in rates
    Slump also being seen in the spot market for bulkers as fixing activity slows down
  • Bank of America chases bulker after missed loan payments
    Lawsuit focuses on two ships managed by Istanbul-based Semih Sohtorik Management & Agency
  • Globus Maritime gets bolder with third kamsarmax buy in five months
    US-listed shipowner nearly doubles fleet's transport capacity to benefit from rising freight rates
  • Evergreen presses ahead with 20-boxship order worth up to $2.6bn
    Containership newbuilding orderbook set to be boosted as Taiwanese owner shortlists five Asian yards
  • Executive pay drops at both Genco Shipping and Eagle Bulk for 2020
    John Wobensmith tops Gary Vogel in CEO compensation by substantial margin
  • FFA traders back container rates to stay at historic levels
    Derivatives players suggest 'new wave' of pricing will continue for rest of the year
  • Havyard changes shipyard name as it prepares for last deliveries
    Restructured operation to be known as Havyard Leirvik as it focuses on shiprepair
  • Nordic Shipholding trying to seal merger before banks sell off tanker fleet
    Danish owner hopeful of successful outcome to talks but equity turns negative
  • Former Frontline boss MacLeod enters thermal battery business
    New post at EenrgyNest will see shipping veteran join forces with four former Glencore colleagues
  • Botas' first FSRU newbuilding heads to Turkey
    But choice of location for state company's new regasification unit remains unclear
  • ITF pleased with Maersk's handling of crew-change crisis
    The union added that conditions at a container terminal in Australia were still unacceptable
  • First Spark Commodities LNG futures contracts traded on ICE
    Total, Gunvor, Vitol, and Glencore involved in initial trades with Clarksons as broker
  • ICS foresees 'perfect storm' as ports turn away unvaccinated seafarers
    Most seafarers do not have access to Covid-19 vaccines approved by WHO
  • China's imports of US LPG continues to support VLGCs
    But analyst cautions a further surge in orders is unlikely as he sees little upside for shipping from ongoing demand in India
  • Cruiseship sold by Royal Caribbean emerges in fleet of Greece's Marios Iliopoulos
    The Majesty of the Seas is in Piraeus under the ownership of secretive binge buyer
  • Norden raises expectations for its 2021 bottom line due to strong dry market
    Danish owner-operator said bull market would also have positive implications for its owned bulkers
  • Mexico frees master held for 20 months on drug-smuggling charges
    Intership captain Andrzej Lasota was arrested in July 2019 after cocaine was found stashed on his MPP
  • BW honours LNG 'trailblazing' Luis Lesmes with latest newbuilding
    BP-chartered LNG carrier bears the name of industry trader who died in 2014
  • French navy finds 6 tonnes of cocaine on ship in Gulf of Guinea
    France hails biggest ever drugs bust in region as Indian vessel and crew cleared to continue voyage
  • Hapag-Lloyd set to tap bond market for $357m
    Second green refinancing project linked to new sustainability target on CO2 emissions
  • UECC reveals 'stunning' 60% emissions cut in 'smoothie' biofuel trial
    Norwegian owner says old car carrier turned into environmental frontrunner through new bunkers
  • Mystery investor fails to buy 5% chunk of Avance Gas after tender
    Move comes after BW LPG bought into Fredriksen VLGC company last year
  • Bulker values rising by millions of dollars a week, analysts say
    Owners with the greatest exposure to capesizes tipped to be biggest winners in terms of net asset value
  • Walland leaves Ostensjo after 27 years to focus on running Edda Wind
    Veteran executive will help prepare offshore wind player for IPO
  • 'Giant' of shipping industry Jim Davis dies aged 92
    Outspoken IMIF chairman, known for his humour, was a popular figure
  • Bunker firm offers refuelling services from Augusta, Sicily
    Bunker Energy will sell marine fuels outside territorial waters to cut delivery costs
  • FFA traders back container freight markets to stay strong
    Prices in container forward freight agreements suggest all-time high prices will remain throughout this year
  • Shipowners seize on IMO 'loophole', but is it a false economy?
    Staggered global roll-out of Tier III rules allows vessels built to old NOx standards to trade in emission control areas
  • Iskenderun Ship Management piles on the supramaxes
    Istanbul-based player has boosted its fleet with multiple below-the-radar bulker acquisitions
  • Malaysia's Westports expands into cruise with terminal acquisition
    Facility said to have handled around 190 calls by cruise and military vessels pre-Covid-19
  • End of an era as Hong Kong's last casino ship heads for auction
    Abandoned casino cruiseship that was once the pride of the Soviet Union cashes in its chips, probably for good
  • Offshore prospects starting to improve for Singapore yards, says analyst
    UOB Kay Hien says over 40 rigs have been removed from the market since the start of the year
  • ArcelorMittal green-lights stalled iron ore project in Liberia
    Up to 190 bulkers a year may be needed if mining giant has solved mysterious port rights dispute

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Evergreen container ship blocks Suez Canal traffic
    Vessels are backed up on both ends of the Suez Canal as tugs work to free the ultra large container ship Ever Given.
  • Could America's historic import crunch get even worse?
    California's container-ship traffic jam is slightly less jammed but import pressure remains high. One analyst warns the worst may be yet to come.
  • Port of Los Angeles outlines spending plans for new tax funds
    The Port of LA will use tax funds for repairs needed to address its booming business.
  • Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters?
    USA Jet Airlines, a small cargo operator, is converting old MD-88s into freighters. Airlines gave up on this plane, so why is anyone investing to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Vietnamese crude spot premiums resilient despite retracting fuel oil cracks
    Cash premiums for May-loading Vietnamese crude oil rose to 8-month high supported by pockets of Asian demand despite weakening fuel oil cracks, while prices for Malaysian crude oil grades are expected to edge lower amid weaker gasoil and jet fuel cracks, market sources told S&P Global Platts.
  • OPEC+ set to reach oil inventory goal later this year as US output lags: Vitol
    The OPEC+ alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is set to push global oil inventories back to 2019 levels later this year with demand recovering in China and the US lagging on boosting its production, according to Mike Muller, Asia head of Vitol, the world's largest independent oil trader.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 6% as pandemic spread dims near-term outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled 6% lower March 23 as the market reeled from pandemic-dented demand outlooks and a stronger US dollar.
  • Newbuild Aframax, Suezmax vessels mull West of Suez clean floating storage
    A number of newbuild Aframax and Suezmax tankers in the West of Suez markets are considering floating storage options for refined products, even though the current contango structure in the underlying ICE low sulfur gasoil futures market isn't wide enough on paper, market sources said March 23.
  • FEATURE: Handysizes' versatility drives rates to record high
    **Support from Australia-China rift **Capesizes typically carry coal, iron ore **Handysizes more flexible in cargoes, ports
  • Fujairah mulls boosting storage capacity to 17 million cu m in four years: official
    (Updates with more comments) **Current capacity exceeds 10 million cu m **Rising crude flows may lead to infrastructure expansion **Projects may include expanded berth, interconnectivity infrastructure
  • Success of IMO 2020 rule sets momentum for shipping's decarbonization goals: IMO division head
    **Limited FONARs show ready supply of compliant fuels **Bunker fuel price collapse supported IMO 2020 rule **IMO working to promote alternative fuels to aid decarbonization
  • Fujairah now reporting bunker sales via S&P Global Platts; Feb volumes fall 6.2%
    **Exclusive data published on 20th of every month **February bunker sales total 637,585 cu m **LSFO sales comprise 77% of February total
  • Fujairah considers renewables, LNG as shipping industry aims to cut carbon footprint
    **Shippers looking at alternative fuels to cut emissions **LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia among options **UAE plans to boost hydrogen production
  • Sovcomflot, Shell complete first Aframax LNG bunker operation in US
    **Tanker received LNG while en-route to Europe from US Gulf **Operation facilitated by Shell's LNG bunker barge
  • Asia LR2 tankers rise above w100 first time in 2021: sources
    **Asia LR rates at year-to-date highs as supply tightens **LR1's premium to LR2 narrows as rates rise
  • China's Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply hits record high of 3.2 million mt
    **Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply jumps 50% on year **Output of LSFO for bonded bunkering rise 223%
  • Singapore MF0.5% market expected to weaken in April on rising supply, weak bunker
    **Ex-wharf bunker demand weakens on declining demand **Singapore to see sufficient inflow from the West in April
  • Japan marine fuel 0.5%S differential hits 5-month high amid supply tightness
    Berth maintenance at Japan's largest refiner ENEOS' Negishi refinery has led to congestion at the key port of Tokyo Bay, limiting spot offers.
  • Shipping company ONE suspends import bookings into Myanmar amid protests
    It added that it would strive to deliver shipments that are already on the way despite delays.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
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%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
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%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
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%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
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.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
SHIPPING
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
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
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
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
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"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
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
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
COMPANIES
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
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
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ACCIDENTS
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.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
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