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BRIEFS
October 21, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Box shipping's best hope is that things don't get worse: Drewry
  • Oakland port FY2016 revenue up 0.4pc, topping all-time record
  • APMT expands at Vado near Genoa with Cosco and Qingdao port companies
  • CMA CGM sets low-end commodity Europe-Asia rate for November 1
  • Second-hand 3,000-5,000 TEUers' value falls as idle fleet size soars
  • Canadian Pacific profit up 7.4pc to US$265 million, sales up 9.3pc
  • Less need for big containerships with changing trade patterns
  • NYK sets up a JV logistics firm for finished cars in Mombasa
  • United suffers 4.7pc cargo revenue fall despite 11.6pc rise in demand
  • Gatwick hails new UK accord to double flights with China
  • DHL debuts automated pallet handling system in Leipzig terminal

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Lines enhance North East Asia-Australia network
  • MSC wins Greenest Ship award
  • Total annual operating costs in shipping industry decline again
  • Cargo traffic at Major Ports up 5.2 pc in H1 2016-17
  • Port productivity levels a concern, says analysis
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Cabinet approves Exim Bank MoU on BRICS cooperation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cold spot in the desert sand
  • PKP Cargo receives first revamped locomotive
  • Belfast's road improvement on hold
  • Contract logistics specialist expanding in Berlin
  • Swiss GSSA springs surprise leadership changes
  • New maritime yard in Saudi Arabia
  • Drone Delivery Canada certified for testing
  • Kenya: work starts on Nakuru-Naivasha railway line
  • Professional product photos on offer in Schwaig
  • NEAX backed by Evergreen Line
  • Cargolux welcomes Strauss' successor
  • Historic day at Incheon
  • Algerian airline launches new route to France
  • From India to Russia in 23 days
  • St. George Logistics and AZ Corporation tie knot
  • Moore Stephens: shipping costs sinking - with exceptions
  • Swift handover at TK'Blue

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Alang recyclers take stand on shipbreaking standards
  • Avance Gas Holdings in conditional restructuring agreement with lenders
  • Keppel Corporation's 3Q16 profit slides 38% amid weak oil and gas environment
  • Hanjin Shipping to loan USD19.9 million to Long Beach terminal operator
  • Ship operating costs fall for the fourth year in row
  • Essar port expansion to continue despite terminal sale
  • Decision-maker: John Butler, president and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC)
  • Sinopec Yangtze LNG terminal to open in 2018
  • Better regulation of ports needed, says Australia competition body
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust bondholders look to legal action for repayment
  • Caribbean shipping adapts to expanded canal
  • Box lines to pursue new Caribbean hub strategy
  • Busan digs deeper to keep pace with rising ship sizes
  • Korea shipowners urge Seoul to restore access to finance

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Analysis: lenders fear Korean Air Lines could catch a cold from Hanjin
  • Paul Fardy named new managing director of GAC North America Logistics
  • CMA CGM presses ahead on LNG ships as WSC calls for new roadmap on emissions
  • New port developments raise spectre of overcapacity in Mexico
  • Shipyards must look to niche markets as overcapacity shreds orderbooks
  • Track my truck: FourKites raises $13m to give visibility to big box shippers
  • Alitalia denies Lufthansa-Etihad talks on shareholding
  • Maersk won't stand by and wait for global regulation

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Bollinger delivers twentieth Fast Response Cutter
  • New design LNG bunkering vessel gets ClassNK AIP
  • DDG 115 successfully completes alpha trials
  • New Seastreak cat will have Rolls-Royce power and propulsion

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Heavy fuel could prove a tough habit to kick for shipping
    The longer shipping waits to tackle its carbon emissions, the sharper the shock to the industry, says LR report
  • Capes may face lower-than-expected Brazilian exports on Vale cuts
    Brazilian miner cuts 2017 iron ore production guidance as ramp-up of S11D to take double the time than earlier expected
  • Marshall Islands supports five-year 'trial period' for BWMC
    Greece-based Martecma seeks 'comprehensive postponement' for new ballast water rules
  • SGX's takeover of London's iconic Baltic Exchange is dubbed Asia's top news event of the year
    Deal might just be the catalyst that reinvigorates trading interest in freight markets, and puts shipping back on the commodities trading map again
  • Helmut Sohmen named 2016 Lloyd's List Asia Awards lifetime achievement winner
    A recognised influencer, Dr Sohmen, and now his son, have for many years been well placed in the Lloyd's List annual top 100 people in shipping
  • Lloyd's List Asia Awards 2016 winners announced
    Glittering night at Singapore's Shangri-La hotel rewards industry excellence
  • Capesize plummets to near $10,000 per day on weak Brazilian activity
    Despite the overall drop, some spot trades reportedly fixed at $19,000 and $20,000 per day
  • GasLog claims 180,000 cu m LNG carrier order at Samsung
    Vessel will go on charter for seven years to UK-based Centrica
  • Cancellations of US LPG cargo liftings expected this quarter
    Monthly US VLGC shipments curbed to 30 in July-September, though spot Middle East-Japan rate inches up to thee-month high
  • To dividend or not to dividend
    Tanker companies have a tough decision to make - how much to pay out in dividends for a lost third quarter
  • ING to avoid Flinter fleet fire sale
    Bank aware of dangers of sudden influx into market of distress-price multipurpose vessels
  • Profile of a shipping disrupter: Xeneta
    New digital platform offers huge improvements in communication, data and decision-making power for cargo owners
  • SAAM gears Guayaquil for big-ship status
    Berth extension will enable Ecuadorian terminal to handle ULCs from early 2017
  • More job losses possible at SHI if 2016 order targets are missed
    Shipbuilder currently plans to cut workforce by 40%
  • Avance Gas writes down fleet value by $45m, restructures financially
    No dividend declared, as weak VLGC market persists
  • Hanjin to lay off half its land-based employees by early December
    Shipping line has given notice to its labour union
  • Arms race: The ballast water winning ticket
    Manufacturers suffer with indecision over ballast water rules as much as the shipowners, but the first to get US type approval will be able to secure a solid market share
  • Michael Parker appointed MCA non-executive chairman
    CMA CGM UK chairman takes non-executive position at UK agency
  • Bondholders serve Rickmers Maritime with second legal letter
    Holders looking to enforce notes repayment with interest
  • Rio Tinto trims iron ore guidance while Fortescue sees better demand
    Divergent results come despite the dry bulk market receiving support from Chinese demand
  • India awards multimodal terminal contract to Larsen & Toubro
    Dry bulk terminal to be built at Sahibganj in Jharkhand
  • Qatargas inks new long term LNG deal with Petronas
    Company will delivery LNG to Petronas in the UK until end-2023
  • The reporting culture
    Increasing numbers of people are now reporting incidents to Chirp, secure in the knowledge that their report won't come back and bite them

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Limited warehouse space near US West Coast ports to force higher rents or new routings
  • Hanjin ordered by US judge to release cargo if freight costs paid
  • UP admits weaker pricing power as intermodal volume falls
  • Maersk Line resumes service to import-hungry Iran
  • 'Soft' rates pulling down US truckload revenue, profit
  • SAL Heavy Lift lands big offshore wind contract
  • Last two Hanjin ships set to call NY-NJ port
  • Panama Canal raises new locks' draft
  • Seatrade reefer box order underscores demand strength
  • CMA CGM signs deal to develop LNG fuel for container ships
  • ICTSI opens upgraded container terminal at Umm Qasr, Iraq

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Hanjin tears up Seaspan boxship charter
    Court records show Seaspan Efficiency returned to New York-listed owner as COO says company 'out of Hanjin'.
  • Newlead: Granadino to be repaired
    Embattled owner says it is communicating with and provisioning crew on idled ship.
  • Fredriksen, Stolt and Sungas back Avance Gas private placement
    Top three shareholders pledge $10m each to $55m issue undertaken by VLGC specialist.
  • American Steamship suffers profit decline
    Slumping cargo volume leads to 28.4% decrease in third quarter earnings.
  • Fredriksen, Stolt and Sungas back Avance Gas placement
    Top three shareholders pledge $10m each to $55m private placement.
  • Happy ending for crew in Fairy Tale auction?
    South African court selling tanker to settle outstanding wages.
  • GMS VLCC first to be scrapped in two years
    Ship bought from New Shipping in late 2014 now heading for the sub-continent.
  • Hanjin Shipping swings Korean jobs axe
    Collapsed owner reducing workforce to 300 staff running for-sale Asia to US business.
  • Centrica confirms GasLog charter deal
    UK energy giant takes Greek owner's newbuilding for seven years
  • Fire hits car carrier at Antwerp
    Blaze on Silver Sky brought under control after breaking out on car deck.
  • SAL Heavy wins fresh Walney contract
    K Line-owned subsidiary seals deal to conduct 40 voyages for European wind farm project.
  • Keppel axes more staff to stay in black
    Singaporean shipbuilder has chopped 26% of its workforce this year as its Q3 profit declines.
  • Fire hits car carrier at Antwerp
    Blaze on Silver Sky brought under control after breaking out on car deck.
  • Skangas to supply Statoil PSVs with LNG
    Bunker company wins deal in Norway for the next four years.
  • Avance strikes debt deal as loss hits $61m
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner blames weak rates and vessel impairments in third quarter.
  • Expanded Panama Canal boosts tonnage total
    Waterway says bigger capacity and strong boxship traffic contributed to third-best year ever.
  • Subsea 7 wins big Egyptian contract
    Oslo-listed owner says subsea work worth between $150m and $300m.
  • Avance Gas strikes debt deal as loss hits $61m
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner blames weak rates and vessel impairments in third quarter.
  • RMT bondholders threaten legal action
    Disgruntled investors demand "immediate payment of their share of the bond" plus interest.
  • UK regulator approves SGX's Baltic takeover
    London court hearing brought forward to 7 November to sanction the proposed acquisition.
  • Chinese cruise capacity fears subsiding
    With only two new ships due to debut in 2017 cruise lines may see pricing margins recover.
  • Qatargas extends PLUK deal for five more years
    Deal with Petronas's Atlantic basin-focused LNG trading arm will now run until the end of 2023.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Industry group pushes for secure truck stops in Europe
    The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), whose mission is to prevent cargo losses from the supply chain, has presented a plan t...
  • Companies accuse Hanjin of not complying with court order
    Hanjin Shipping is being accused of not complying with an order by a federal judge to promptly notify creditors when a ship went off charte...
  • Trade Trends: Linking GTM systems and FTA utilization
    The near-term outlook for global trade may seem grim in light of the fact that the global economy is not doing well and uncertainty in runn...
  • Commentary: Law & Order litmus test
    In a court of law-or at least in the courts of the TV show Law & Order -prosecutors need to show three things to convict a defendant: m...
  • Union Pacific's Q3 net income falls amid lower volumes
    Union Pacific Corporation's net income for the third quarter of 2016 tumbled 13 percent year-over-year to $1.1 billion, according to the co...
  • Cass: North American freight market free fall continues in September
    The North American freight market free fall continued in September 2016 despite "less bad" data coming out of August, according to the late...
  • WTO largely favors China in U.S. antidumping measures dispute
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed with China in most aspects of its dispute against the United States over the methodology for how ...
  • CDPQ acquires 'sizable' minority stake in Indian 3PL
    Canadian investment fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has acquired "sizable" minority stake in in Chennai, India-based thi...
  • DB Cargo UK to cut nearly 900 jobs
    DB Cargo UK plans to slash 893 positions from its workforce due to what it calls "unprecedented challenges" in the rail transportation mark...
  • Special Coverage: C.H. Robinson's impact on produce shipping
    Just-in-time logistics is all about getting products to where they're needed at a specific moment in time to either continue a manufacturin...
  • SAL transports components for offshore wind farm
    SAL Heavy Lift, a subsidiary of "K" line, has entered intoa contract with Van Oord to transport foundation components for wind turbines to ...
  • Landstar reports Q3 decline in profits, revenues
    Landstar System, Inc., an asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, posted gross profits of $121.8 million fo...
  • Agility strengthens presence in Africa
    Integrated logistics provider Agility opened a distribution park near Ghana's main port. The 45-acre Ghana Agility Distribution Park in th...
  • Gearbulk, Grieg Star unveil plans for joint venture
    Star Kilimanjaro Source: Grieg Star Gearbulk and Grieg Star said they plan to establish a joint venture that will operate more than 130 ope...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Rising freight rates in Med impact jet fuel trading in region
    Typically, freight rates on the Med-NWE route mirror the sentiment on the cross-Med voyage. Generally, there is a Worldscale 10 premium on the rate for the Med-NWE route compared with the cross-Med trip.
  • Bangladesh's BPC floats tender for 1.175 mil mt of crude products
    Of these petroleum products, 965,000 mt are of 0.05% sulfur gasoil, 120,000 mt are of 180 CST high sulphur fuel oil and 90,000 mt are of jet A-1 fue
  • ANALYSIS: Nigerian crude could regain ground with recent OSP cut
    Nigerian crude, which is largely light and sweet, rich in gasoline and middle distillates, normally commands a significant premium over Dated Brent.
  • Nigeria Forcados crude exports resume; loading delays of up to 2 weeks
    The Everbright and the Front Balder loaded on Saturday and Tuesday respectively, both of which were also two weeks later than initially scheduled.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Norway's Statoil awards LNG bunker supply deal to Skangas
    The deal will start in April next year and run to the end of 2020, with the option to extend it to 2022.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Supply slows from OPEC heavyweights
    Sailings from Saudi Arabia dropped to 26 -- their lowest in a month -- from 29 the previous week
  • Rotterdam-Hamburg fuel oil price spread narrows on slim German demand
    Hamburg premium dropped to $2/mt on Wednesday from $9/mt a week earlier
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Rival bunker sulfur cap study to go to IMO meeting next week
    Independent study with contributions from BIMCO and IPIECA casts doubts on 0.5% sulfur fuel availability from 2020
  • FUTURES 2: Crude dips on profit-taking after overnight rally
  • FUTURES : Crude holds steady as investors digest US inventory draw

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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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