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October 25, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2021
  • Major pledge on zero-carbon shipping by 2040
  • Reported incidents of piracy down to their lowest level in decades, but caution urged
  • South Korean shipbuilder completes sea trial of self-operating vessel technology
  • ZIM announces acquisition of 7 second-hand vessels in October
  • Advisory Note to Public Notice No.13/2020 dated 23.01.2020
  • Need for ports & Customs to share best practices to improve communication & efficiency stressed
  • One more new aggregate loading record at Deendayal Port Trust
  • CONCOR despatches maiden rake from its CFS in Mundra to Dadri
  • JNPT inks MoU to set up multimodal logistics park at Wardha Dry Port
  • Key Trends in Supply Chain Management for 2021/2022
  • PUBLIC NOTICE No. 90/2021 Regarding Custodian
  • Supply chain disruption seen lasting long
  • Global Alliance of Special Economic Zones proposed
  • Goyal calls for resolution of issues posed by non-tariff barriers in international trade
  • Maritime & Logistics Awards (MALA) 2021 to again bring together the entire sector on Nov. 18 in Mumbai
  • The Baltic Exchange & Vortexa in data partnership
  • Transporter associations urge concession in taxes

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nelt banking on diversity
  • Over 20 destinations connected to new hub
  • Bernard Jiang president of UPS China
  • Another service to link Gulf with Pacific
  • Harmonising regulations for combined transport
  • Astral picks Pilot Freight in Dubai
  • USD 100 million for seven fat years
  • Eimskip: changes in executive management
  • 1,000 swap bodies acquired
  • The next LNG carrier in operation
  • K+N maintains steady course in 2021
  • Bitature is Bolloré's new chairman in Uganda
  • Savino Del Bene connects Milan MXP to NY JFK
  • Clipper Logistics expands in Wales
  • More vessels purchased
  • Flysch purchased for truck terminal in Koper
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Five honourees for Intl. Maritime Hall of Fame
  • CBP officers rescue dogs from Antigua

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Maersk's forwarder move could be abuse of its dominant position, says Clecat
  • Spot rates ease, but 'no reason' to expect quick return to pre-pandemic levels
  • United Cargo: big plans after blazing a trail through the pandemic
  • Congested port of Savannah tightens export drop-off windows
  • Hong Kong shippers urge government to resolve supply chain bottlenecks
  • European road freight set to overtake pre-pandemic levels, but...
  • Zim bypasses charter-only strategy with 'opportunistic' buys
  • Carriers talking to their customers again, but European service delays remain
  • Conf call redux: 'Remarkable' Kuehne sniffs Asia and salmon-like deals (again)

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Carbon levy on shipping could be getting nearer
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reports that an IMO working group session that concluded today has made progress on the issue of imposing some form of carbon levy on shipping. According
  • Sea Machines autonomous tug completes 1,000-mile Machine Odyssey
    Boston, Mass., headquartered Sea Machines Robotics reports that the autonomous and remotely controlled tug Nellie Bly has arrived in Hamburg after completing a 1,000+ nautical miles autonomous "Machine Odyssey" around Denmark. The
  • Newsom issues executive order on port congestion
    As the number of ships at anchor or in holding areas at San Pedro Bay continues at record highs, California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week issued an executive order aiming to tackle
  • FERRIES 2021: Pace Ralli to speak on first zero-carbon, hydrogen fuel cell ferry
    Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2021 will include Pace Ralli, founder and CEO of SWITCH Maritime. On November 10, the second day of the conference, he will speak on the first
  • Royal Caribbean to debut fuel cell battery-hybrid cruise ship
    Next summer, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) is set to debut what it claims will be the cruise industry's first hybrid powered ship, (though Norway's Hurtigruten might quibble with that) as part its
  • Clarksons: Global port congestion reaches new highs
    Port congestion isn't just a containerships and California problem, it's a global issue across a range of shipping sections and has now reached new highs according to the latest Clarksons Port Congestion
  • Duluth-Superior boosts box handling capabilities
    Officials at the Port of Duluth-Superior announced today that Duluth's Clure Public Marine Terminal now has the ability to handle significantly larger volumes of international shipping containers transported by vessel, in an

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Nobody ever won an argument with a customer. Especially not when he's Jeff Bezos
    LNG is increasingly being written off as a fossil fuel without a scalable pathway to genuine zero-emissions fuels, and that...
  • Ruling out LNG from shipping's green path is 'incredibly short-sighted', say backers
    Amazon and other important retailers have joined Maersk and the World Bank in refusing to support liquefied natural gas as...
  • Supramax market could erase gains
    Average spot rates edged towards a record $40,000 per day on the Baltic Exchange on Thursday. They have since retreated...
  • Signal Maritime adds 10th Shell MR to pool
    'We have proven that Athens can also be a leading maritime tech and services hub,' says Ioannis Martinos
  • China port congestion crucial to dry bulk rates direction as demand slows
    Port congestion that has help propel bulk carrier rates to 13-year highs is seen unwinding as China's demand for bulk...
  • Capesizes drop a further 10% in one day
    Spot daily rates are heading towards the $50,000 mark for the first time since September 10, which is 20% lower...
  • West of England chief defends 'robust and decisive' rate hike
    'I don't think we'll be one of the smaller general increases, but my prediction is there will be other clubs...
  • Port congestion worsens as new records set
    From Long Beach to Felixstowe, ports around the world are facing logjams. Where possible, container lines are skipping the worst-hit...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Should shipping be singing the GI blues?
    On this week's podcast, we are assessing the outlook for general increases, or GIs to those in the know, at...
  • CIMC Raffles confirms Zodiac's dual-fuel car carrier order
    Newbuilding project will add to a rapid-growing orderbook worth $4bn in the niche segment, most of which are LNG dual-fuel...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese lessors weigh options of bearing owners' green risks | Reefer sector loses its allure | Frangou says Navios will...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • JOC Rankings: COVID-19 drove revenue gains for air freight, final-mile providers in 2020
  • Zim's pivot to secondhand ships reflects capacity scramble
  • Schedule disruption compounding Indian capacity crunch
  • DP World deepens digital efforts to serve shippers directly
  • Duluth port expansion allows for international container handling

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Capesize bulker rates fall another 23% as commodity prices cool down
  • Tanker rates keep firming with more expected to come
  • Jefferies' Giveans upgrades GasLog as LNG sector strengthens
  • Fincantieri makes move on indebted Elefsis Shipyard in Greece
  • Zim confirms $320m spend for seven secondhand boxships
  • Burke pumps up tankers before third-quarter results
  • Diana Shipping's first dividend since 2008 tipped to become a regular payout
  • Capesize bulker market to keep falling, brokers say
  • Exmar enters CO2 carrier sector with design for panamax-sized ship
  • Are diversified or pure-play fleets better? Shipowners disagree
  • Singapore charges two over corrupt bunker trading practices
  • LNG ship charterers may opt to extend one-year plays, Fearnleys says
  • CMA got half a loaf in 2021 as it sets sights on full banquet in March
  • Goldenport and Tsakos jump on containership asset play window
  • Capital Product Partners prices $175m in bonds at 2.65%
  • Royal Caribbean International offers Ultimate World Cruise to 150 places
  • Yard boss Antonio Palumbo avoids jail after waste dumping conviction quashed
  • Alexander Oetker: 'There will be Black Swans everywhere'
  • Former Bouchard ships again at centre of unpaid bills dispute
  • Penfield Marine sued by charterer over crew change diversion
  • RightShip criticises EEXI and CII as 'too slow' as it argues for its GHG emission ratings
  • Analysts see Navios Partners as 'massive' cash hoover as $827m merger closes
  • Credit Suisse moves in to re-arrest Hermes VLCC in Singapore minutes after release
  • JP Morgan fleet expansion continues with move for Navig8 LR2 tankers
  • US offshore group on the lookout for policy ideas and strategies on workforce growth
  • Chinese ports could boost dividend payouts despite virus, says analyst
  • Tufton Oceanic banks $16.2m from 'opportunistic' bulk carrier sale
  • Signal Maritime eyes further MR pool growth after Shell coup
  • Trials of shipboard CO2 capture system prove a 'success', says K Line
  • Lim Oon Kuin's luxury Singapore 'bungalow' sold for $25m
  • Wartsila: why some ships are better suited to carbon capture than others
  • Solvang taps Wartsila for first major carbon capture retrofit on ethylene ship
  • 'New era': MPCC cashes in on record markets with sale of six ships for $135m
  • Roll up for Saudi Arabia's oil rig-themed fun park
  • 'Frantic finale' yet to emerge in scrap market despite high prices
  • Stena and Proman to pitch methanol engine retrofits to peers
  • LNG spot rates shift into $200,000 territory as time-charter enquiry rises
  • Greece urges EU to go slowly on maritime decarbonisation
  • Belships fixes two more ultramaxes on period deals and is open for more
  • Ship manager acquisitions need to be integrated 'the right way', says V.Ships boss
  • Blystad revitalises boxship fleet with Vroon six-pack
  • Diligent cashes in on handysizes, bides time to reinvest in bigger ships
  • Asia Maritime Pacific, Fleetscape seal sale and leaseback for six handy bulkers
  • Fancy an engine? Damen Shipyards auctioning off spare parts online
  • Britannia P&I seeks 12.5% increase in annual premium
  • Bourbon reveals plan to order 40 crew transfer vessels in France
  • Klaveness robot shaves ships to scratch decarbonisation itch
  • EnTrust opens up: ship finance's best-kept secret steps into the light
  • 'Green R&D means nothing until you invest', says Emanuele Grimaldi
  • Zodiac Maritime inks contract for four dual-fuel pure car truck carriers at CIMC Raffles
  • Vietnam's emergence as 'feed importing powerhouse' positive for bulker trade
  • Kumiai Senpaku's shipping focus switches from Tokyo to Singapore

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Cargo Force wins $100 million Postal Service contract for Priority Mail
    Cargo Force is the intermediary between the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx on Priority air shipments.
  • Lufthansa Cargo sells MD-11 freighters to Western Global Airlines
    The iconic MD-11 has ended its run with Lufthansa Cargo. The 23-year-old planes now head to a U.S. cargo carrier.
  • Port logjams increase biofouling, harming fuel efficiency, marine life - study
    The number of idling vessels has roughly doubled in the past decade, in part due to port congestion, a recent study finds. Idling vessels are...
  • Shadow inflation: Shipping costs are up way more than you think
    Ocean cargo shippers are paying more than they ever have before for the worst service they've ever experienced.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2021
  • Valero's Q3 refining margins rebound on strong demand, low inventories
    Valero Energy's refining margins jumped in the third quarter as the economic recovery from the coronavirus bolstered demand, and will likely remain strong going forward in part because of low inventories, the company said Oct. 21.
  • Plug Power breaks ground on its largest green hydrogen facility in New York
    Plug Power has begun construction on a $290 million hydrogen production facility and electrical substation in New York's Genesee County that the company says will provide transportation fuel to customers at prices competitive with diesel.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes tighter supply, demand balances
    Crude oil futures pushed higher Oct. 22 as the market eyed tightened supply and demand balances in coming months.
  • China's fuel oil imports from Singapore rise in Oct as domestic refiners shift to gasoil
    Singapore's fuel oil exports to China are surging in October as Chinese refiners lower low sulfur fuel oil production in favor or more profitable gasoil, with at least eight Aframaxes chartered to load fuel oil on the route in the month, up from the usual three-five cargoes, according to brokers.
  • RUSSIA DATA: September fuel oil exports climb 11.1% on year to 2.727 mil mt
    Exports were higher year on year because of a global increase in demand for oil products, and because of higher refinery throughput.
  • EU ETS would add Eur200/mt onto bunker bills at current levels: DNV official
    The EC's legislative proposal forecasts CO2 emissions from shipping being included in the EU ETS from 2023, but with companies only having to surrender 20% of their obligation that year, rising to 45% in 2024, 70% in 2025 and 100% in 2026.
  • European gasoline, diesel car sales poised to lose market dominance as EVs surge
    As a growing appetite for battery-powered mobility continues to support sales of electric cars, the data shows that both battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids nearly doubled their share on the year during the three-month period.
  • OIL FUTURES: Brent prices linger at $85/b mark as supply-demand fundamentals prevail
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast Oct. 21 a milder winter across large parts of the US. Waning coal and gas prices also added to increased selling pressure to drag oil slightly lower in intraday trading.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Confidence improves in Europe, but challenges come from gas prices
    Austria's OMV saw its indicative refining margins double and raised its refinery utilization by six percentage points to 91% in the third quarter, as upstream production volumes weakened compared with the second quarter, it said Oct. 8.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop to three-month low at 1.035 mil mt: Insights Global
    The 0.5%S marine fuel market in Northwest Europe experienced renewed strength in the upstream cargo market which was seeing tightening supply.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sweden's Gothenburg undergoes maintenance
    The company previously said the refinery plans a turnaround in the fourth quarter, 2021.
  • BUNKERWORLD: Prices waver as cooling energy markets outweigh marine fuel tightness
    **Fujairah VLSFO firms on tight barges **European VLSFO tightens on Sines outage **Limited availability at Ecuador until end-October
  • Bad weather disrupts operations at Russia's Black Sea, Baltic ports
    All loadings are suspended at the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, with a weather improvement expected later Oct. 22. Operations at the port have been intermittent since Sept. 27.
  • Biden blames OPEC for high oil prices, sees US fuel costs easing in 2022
    Biden said he expects US gasoline prices to start to come down after the new year.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S-HSFO spread widens to near 20-month high on weak HSFO
    Market sources said the 380 CST HSFO market plunged after Kuwait Petroleum Corp unexpectedly sold 100,000-120,000 mt of prompt spot HSFO after a fire broke out at a sulfur removal unit in its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery.
  • Fujairah's marine fuel 0.5%S cargo gains outpaces Singapore; spread slims to near 7-month low
    The supply of marine fuel 0.5%S in Fujairah has tightened as robust demand for the bunker fuel depleted inventories and tightened barge availability, traders said.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks inch 0.6% higher on import rise, demand recovery
    Stocks have risen three weeks in a row after falling to a two-year low during the week of Sept. 29.

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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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 Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
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