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November 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Shanghai October volume up 5.9pc to 3.22 million TEU
  • Manila's global port operator ICTSI profit up 4pc while revenues rise 5pc
  • APL expands intra-Asia network offering with new services
  • Diana scraps youngest ship - 10-year-old - 4,923-TEUer on record
  • Dachser makes move in Hong Kong, opens in Hanoi, moves in Mumbai
  • Second box ship cascade 'potentially more destructive' than the first
  • ICS commends UN's eco rule or MEPC 'road map' on CO2 data collection
  • CaroTrans adds 21-day Atlanta-Gothenburg less than container load link
  • TOC meets December 6-7 in Dubai to focus on Iran's expected role
  • Taiwan's Dimerco expands footprint on mainland from Yangtze to the Pearl
  • Jacksonville outfit offers 'Breakbulk Box' to keep outsize cargo slotable
  • Singapore Airlines Q3 profit falls 69.6pc, though revenues rise 5.1pc
  • Atlas Air Worldwide narrows US$8 million loss 38pc with FedEx, Amazon deals
  • Global air cargo strongest since US west coast dock strife of February 2015
  • Atlas Air gets permit to fly cargo jets to Stockton for Amazon
  • Changes to supply chain strategy with excess belly capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • APL expands Asia-Middle East service network with new Red Sea Express 2 service
  • CMA CGM improves FEMEX service between North Europe & Turkey, adding ports of Felixstowe, Valencia & Piraeus
  • Seaborne shipping grows at slowest pace since 2009: UNCTAD
  • Significantly more number of boxships being scrapped
  • THE Alliance elaborates on competitive product
  • UK freight forwarders association repeats call for end to shipping line surcharges
  • Rajkot trade impressed with facilities offered by Adani Ports container terminal, Mundra
  • Air freight posts stronger Sept. growth
  • Global overview on Logistics, Trade & Economy - II

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Sohar expects more boxes
  • Santa Claus Seaboard's gift is Peru-USA service
  • Tiaca further boosts shippers' advisory council
  • Supporting logistics in Indonesia
  • Integration of Carisbrooke and Nova Marine
  • Higher road charges for noisier and dirtier HGVs
  • Gigantic delivery to Kyzylorda accomplished on time
  • New logistics providers for Mercedes
  • Fraikin reinforces management in Germany
  • Good month for port of Oakland
  • New freighter service at Frankfurt-Hahn
  • SPOT for spot-on supply chains
  • Swiss freight railway banking on automation
  • GSA forms new cargo partnership with client in Singapore
  • The Alliance presents its network solutions
  • Maritime recruitment specialist hires new consultants

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • OPEC predicts grim future for product tanker owners
  • Ship managers Marlow and Columbia in merger talks
  • Container rates stable off lows for third month in September
  • Offloading of Hanjin box ships nearly complete as Seoul pledges to help stranded seafarers
  • Galicia Spirit was attacked close to the Bab el Mandeb maritime chokepoint
  • Polaris took delivery of the 300,000 dwt Stellar Banner in June
  • Order drought sees listed Japanese shipyards post losses
  • Seaborne coal price rebound lifts bulk rates
  • Bulk operator Caria Shipping International made insolvent
  • West African box growth reversed by oil price slump

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • THE Alliance is next new container shipping group to unveil planned services
  • Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet launch FRA flight as they announce strong results
  • Road transport the driving force behind a record third quarter for DP-DHL
  • Analysis: Panalpina and CH Robinson, unlikely suitors but well-matched
  • M&S turnaround plan fails to win over investors
  • Higher box volumes help lift profits at ICTSI
  • UPS expands healthcare offering again, swooping on clinical trials logistics specialist Marken

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • ICS: IMO CO2 road map will go further than Paris Agreement
  • Maersk teams with LA-LB on emissions monitoring plan
  • SENER designs shipyard MARPOL waste barges
  • Carnival partners with INTERPOL on travel doc screening
  • IBIA: 2020 decision on fuel sulfur cap overly optimistic
  • BAE San Diego gets $192.6 million DDG-1000, DDG-1-001 job

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • Finnlines posts strongest ever quarter
    Grimaldi-owned company reports its best quarter performance, while nine month profits jump by 48%
  • Singapore Exchange acquires Baltic Exchange
    Two sides finalise £77.6m deal, dividend payment to be issued next week
  • Profit-sharing dries up for Navios Acquisition
    Navios tanker arm posts reduced net income but says longer-term charters enabled it to beat softer tanker market
  • American Shipping Company sees profits erode on softer Jones Act tanker market
    Some experts question future earning power of Jones Act product tankers
  • Vgenopoulos dies in Athens as court cases rumble on
    Lawyer who masterminded takeover of Attica, Olympic and Cyprus Popular Bank dies with reputation still mired in legal cases
  • Creditors reject Marenave Schiffahrts restructuring plan
    Two banks reject a plan proposed in June, as the vessel operator faces $226.2m liabilities
  • CMA CGM to ink leaseback pact with lessor for eight large boxships
    Total contract price is to exceed $500m
  • Suezmaxes earnings down nearly 20% on week despite deluge of Atlantic Basin crude
    Demand remains lacklustre
  • Asia-Europe volumes on growth trail
    Latest CTS data reveals 1.5% jump in YTD headhaul traffic, while global volumes currently tracking 2.4% above last year
  • Between the Lines: Bunker busters
    As carriers begin to release their third-quarter results, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy forecasts a $600m loss from the rising cost of bunker fuel
  • Tidewater quadruples loss amid debt struggles
    Chapter 11 looms as offshore giant continues negotiations with creditors after breaching covenants
  • VLCC values drop $1m in a week
    Debate rages over whether further falls in values will materialise
  • ICTSI posts throughput up 12% for first nine months
    Revenue increases on volume growth at most terminals
  • The Alliance unveils its new network
    Lines of battle emerge as alliances set out their competing plans
  • Hanjin's boxships have discharged almost all of their cargoes
    Ninety-four of the shipping line's 97 boxships completed unloading as of Monday
  • APL adds new services for Latin America and Asia to Middle East
    Shipping Line launches Colombia Bridge Express and Red Sea Express
  • Containership demolition hits record high
    August-October period accounts for over 41% of total scrapping so far in 2016, says BIMCO
  • Yang Ming reports wider net losses for third quarter
    Company looking to implement restructuring plans to improve financial status
  • Navigator Holdings sees net profit drop amid gas market doldrums
    Company continues to shift fleet towards petrochemical trades
  • Matson third-quarter net profit dented by Horizon Lines acquisition
    Quarterly result below company expectations, says Matson chief executive Matt Cox
  • Canadian government unveils $1.1bn Oceans Protection Plan
    Measures will be taken to ensure cargoes are shipped through Canadian waters in a safe and sustainable manner
  • Southern California chassis shortages recede as Hanjin boxes are cleared
    Los Angeles and Long Beach returning to normal after supply chain disruption in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • US container imports forecast to make year-end surge
  • Weak market slams Matson's third-quarter profit
  • UPS acquisition strengthens pharmaceutical logistics
  • New crane simulator at NY-NJ port aims to improve efficiency
  • US shipper outlook diverges on volume, rates
  • THE Alliance unveils network routes, ports
  • Concordia delivers first ro-ro for wind energy components
  • US shippers see no near-term truckload capacity 'crunch'
  • JNPT efforts to grow share of intermodal rail falling short
  • Deutsche Post DHL continues streak of record earnings
  • Russia subsidizes containerized imports railed from China
  • Japanese shipping industry clamors for government help

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • Eagle Bulk sees more vessel buys ahead
    New York-listed bulker shrinks loss as Vogel points to signs of recovery.
  • On trade, shipping is likely not a winner in US election contest
    Candidates' protectionist stances suggest dim outlook for any increase in seaborne trade.
  • Clinton climb or Trump slump? Ship stocks to feel vote
    US shipping equities likely to ride the tide of Wall Street's reaction to today's election, though shipping fundamentals may not be significantly impacted by outcome.
  • Shipping is likely not a winner in US election
    Candidates' protectionist stances suggest dim outlook for any increase in seaborne trade.
  • China's financial leasing in 2016: $11.5bn
    Tally of financial leasing drawdowns shows the booming leasing sector is now responsible for most of the growth in Chinese shipfinance.
  • Matson stock slammed after earnings miss
    US containership and conro sees stock lose more than 19% after disappointing result and Stifel downgrade.
  • Solstad Offshore's third quarter result drops
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner forecasts weak fourth quarter due to drop in drilling.
  • OSG puts date on split with International Seaways unit
    New York-listed tanker owner expects to spin off international-flag shipping unit on 30 November.
  • Davidson quits First Ship Lease board
    Protest linked to appointment of new finance chief leads to departure of director.
  • North Sea layup list rises again
    Owners continue to stack vessels as PSV rates jump.
  • Three Hanjin ships still to unload
    Two of the remaining units will discharge soon, South Korea says.
  • Farstad ditches old anchor-handler
    Restructuring owner completes second sale and purchase move since September.
  • Navios Acquisition books strong results
    Angeliki Frangou points to contract coverage as tanker owner passes third quarter estimates.
  • Banks pull plug on Marenave restructuring deal
    Two lenders financing the German owner's fleet fail to back ship-sale plan.
  • Pac Rad turns red and focuses on cash flows
    Singaporean owner logs a loss in the third quarter but believes the offshore market has bottomed out.
  • Tamai Steamship sees deeper red
    Diversified Japanese owner posts bigger deficit on the back of smaller revenue.
  • Gulf Nav calls recovery after bigger profit
    Chemical tanker owner boosts its earnings in the third quarter and sees "significant turnaround".
  • Global Offshore loss grows in second quarter
    Indian owner sees revenue crash back in difficult markets.
  • Bimco: boxship scrapping at all-time high
    Demolition hits 0.5m teu so far in 2016.
  • Vlamis, Moundreas part ways
    Head of Greek broker's sale and purchase team leaves after 30 years.
  • Columbia and Marlow in exploratory talks
    A possible merger is on the horizon for the two German companies as negotiations continue.
  • THE Alliance reveals business plan for 240 ships
    Hapag-Lloyd, MOL, K Line, NYK and Yang Ming take the next step towards further consolidation.
  • American Shipping returns to profit
    Oslo-listed tanker owner benefits from a drop in interest payments in the third quarter.
  • Lines having to prove their financial strength
    Cargo owners more concerned with risks after collapse of Hanjin.
  • Pacific Drilling ekes out a third quarter profit
    Idan Ofer-backed deepwater rig company says day rate recovery is still "several years away".
  • Temas Line upsizes containership fleet
    Indonesian owner continues to take advantage of low secondhand prices to buy bigger ships.
  • Impairments slam Tidewater numbers
    Decline in vessel values impacts results at world's largest offshore support vessel operator.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • AMI expands in South Africa
    Airfreight and express wholesaler AMI is expanding its operations in Cape Town, South Africa, the company said in a statement. AMI has has...
  • ABC launches twice-weekly freighter service from Oslo
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is launching a new twice-weekly all-cargo service from Oslo, Norway, the company said in a statement. Starti...
  • 'THE Alliance' details service network
    Members of 'THE Alliance' - Ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, NYK, MOL and "K" Line -have provided details of their planned vessel sha...
  • U.S. beefs up meat exports in September
    Beef, pork and lamb exports from the United States in terms of volumes and value surged in September from a year prior, according to data p...
  • Court blocks restraining order request against ABX pilots
    A federal court judge on Monday rejected a request by all-cargo aircraft operator ABX Air for a temporary restraining order against its pil...
  • Port of Liverpool opens new $495m container terminal
    The Port of Liverpool last week officially opened its new 400 million British pound (U.S. $494.9 million at today's exchange rate) containe...
  • BNSF Q3 profits slip again amid coal, energy decline
    BNSF Railway Co. saw its third quarter 2016 net income fall 11.8 percent to $1.02 billion compared with the third quarter of 2015, accordin...
  • Port Everglades has narrow lead in Fla. box volumes
    Port Everglades edged out PortMiami for the title of largest container port in Florida based on recently released statistics for the fiscal...
  • Ports of L.A./Long Beach invest in technology to measure Maersk emissions
    Maersk Line and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are partnering to measure the environmental benefits of a $125 million upgrade for ...
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 11 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI)license applications and changes for revi...
  • DOT picks American Airlines for L.A.-Beijing service
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively selected American Airlines to operate a new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles...
  • FWI: U.S. cargo thefts decline in value, rise in volume
    Reported cargo thefts in the United States during the third quarter of 2016 increased in volume but fell in value compared to a year prior,...
  • Matson reports $25m profit in Q3
    Matson reported a profit of $25 million for the third quarter of 2016, which ended Sept. 30,compared with a profit of $41.5 million for the...
  • Canada's trade deficit soars in September
    Canada's merchandise trade deficit soared from $2 billion in August to a record $4.1 billion in September, Statistics Canada reported. Can...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
  • Vitol MLP VTTI Energy Partners to add European storage capacity: CEO
    VTTI Energy Partners is adding petroleum product storage capacity in Antwerp, Rotterdam and in Croatia
  • US EIA STEO HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market balance may be closer than once thought
    The US and rest of the world will produce more crude oil than predicted
  • Oil little changed as markets await US election results
    NYMEX December crude settled 9 cents higher at $44.98/b, while ICE January Brent settled 11 cents lower at $46.04/b.
  • New fuel types will emerge to meet 0.5% bunker fuel demand: IBIA
    The pattern began in 2015 when new fuel types emerged in the wake of tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel in emission control areas
  • European front-month HSFO paper cracks hit more than 4-year high
    December 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam barge swap cracks moved to minus $9.05/b Monday, up by 69 cents on the day
  • External: Wired Bunkering

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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?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
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
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
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.
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
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
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
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
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
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
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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