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BRIEFS
December 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy Asia-Mideast/Med/ECSA rate increases
  • Maersk still leads as biggest box carrier with Hamburg Sud buyout
  • Japan's trade surplus up 21pc in October, exports up 2pc
  • Containership fleet tops 21 million TEU mark, reports Alphaliner
  • Fall in US scrap paper exports to accelerate on tighter rules
  • Seattle, Tacoma up 6pc to 2.45 million TEU in first 10 months
  • Sino-Canada talks stall, China balks at too many trendy strings attached
  • Container lessors see sellers' market with global shipping upturn
  • ERTMS threatens competitiveness of Dutch railways
  • Bangladesh starts WTO pilot scheme to cut port congestion
  • Forwarders go hi-tech to beat digital logistics disruptors
  • AirBridgeCargo 10-month volume up 15pc to 575,000 tonnes in 2017
  • Irish-owned Safair and Airlink seek South Africa's okay to unite
  • Air cargo screening expected to grow 6pc a year till 2021: study
  • Asia Pacific airlines cargo grows 5.8pc in October: AAPA

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • GAC wins excellence in logistics award
  • London P&I Club warns of increased risk at congested Chittagong anchorage
  • MOL & others jointly earn AIP for design of LNG-powered coal carrier
  • Latvia's Riga port seeks enhanced cooperation with India
  • India likely to operationalise INSTC next month
  • New Logistics Division created in Department of Commerce
  • FIEO welcomes Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy
  • Govt revises tariff value of various products
  • RBI maintains status quo on key rates
  • Revised FTP will make Indian exports more competitive, says Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GAC Samudera - 3PL partner for Cussons
  • Estonians first Europeans to operate CRJ200 SF
  • New brand for Swiss headhunting and HR company
  • Major client anchors in Lubeck
  • Logistics for urea and ammonia plant
  • New project in Southampton
  • Massport hires Gleason for business development
  • CMA CGM cashing out in Los Angeles
  • Enhancing rail network to Arctic region
  • From Nigeria to Dubai
  • Changing platforms: from Inttra to Xeneta
  • Three more companies join Daseke
  • China trains ramp up Duisport volumes
  • New rail line opens in Central Asia
  • Iata predicts next cargo record year
  • More hinterland connections for port of Zeebrugge

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Southeast Asia looks to capitalise on China's Belt and Road
  • East Africa attracts Belt and Road investment
  • Brexit fears prompts P&I European mainland move
  • Lloyd's marine insurer explains US platform launch
  • Port group ABP seeks to boost UK's Brexit economy with launch of 'rejuvenated' property arm
  • How Middle East can benefit from China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Fujian Guohang orders three bulk carriers at Wuchang Shipbuilding
  • MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project
  • Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase
  • Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017
  • DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Hamburg Süd fleet could be cut as Maersk faces up to takeover conditions
  • Blog alert on the ease of cyber attacks on ships was pure scaremongering
  • The ACID test for air freight safety: successfully sharing incident data
  • ICAO backs new air cargo rules on lithium batteries and other dangerous goods
  • More market-leading brands join the fight against the trade in fake goods
  • APMT backs off from selling facilities at India's Pipavav port
  • UPS, overwhelmed by online orders, warns of delivery delays

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • VIDEO: VT Halter Marine launches second LNG-fueled Crowley ConRo
  • Shell Marine books major COSCO Shipping marine lubricants order
  • Resolve strengthens client services team
  • MOL plans to use LNG to fuel a coal carrier
  • MAN's ME-GI and ME-LGI engines mark operating hour milestone
  • Underwater permanent repair means no delay for chemical tanker
  • De Nora names Kyriacou GM of Balpure BWMS business unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Angelicoussis greenlights first FSRU in new LNG spree
    Maran Gas adds optional second regas unit to original deal with DSME and orders two more carriers
  • Christmas cheer engulfs dry bulk owners
    Positivity expected to continue through next year as market is in balance, but participants need to refrain from newbuilding orders
  • BW LPG expects Marcus Hook exports to mainly benefit VLGCs
    Energy Transfer Partners' Mariner East 2 pipeline widely predicted to boost LPG tanker demand in 2018
  • Tanker owners optimistic over 2018 earnings prospects
    Scrapping and falling oil stocks could trigger market recovery, leading owners say
  • DryLog buys two Mitsui supramaxes
    Peter Livanos-backed company said to have exercised purchase options
  • Ridgebury Tankers confirms deal for four VLCCs
    Riverstone-backed firm looks at four-year investment span to sidestep regulatory hurdles
  • Asian shipbuilders join the IMO
    Ninety percent of global shipbuilders now have direct influence in the IMO
  • Period rates for tankers pressured by limited charter interest
    The S&P market is active, with several sale and leaseback deals seen
  • China consolidates its power in Top 10 box ports 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how China's dominance in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    As our recently published Outlook 2018 series showed, conditions are ripe for a sustained market recovery in many sectors -...
  • Shippers versus carriers: from confrontation to collaboration
    Relations between carriers and shippers have been strained in the past, but with renewed effort there is scope to bring...
  • Vitol to take Latvian Shipping private
    Extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on December 20
  • Australia provides $78m to integrate maritime safety services
    Government funding over a 10-year period to help shipping transition to a national system versus state-specific, with the Australian Maritime...
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to raise $1.4bn through share offering
    Part of the proceeds will go toward paying off corporate bonds and other debt maturing in 2018
  • MOL secures approval in principle for LNG-powered bulker
    Vessel is designed with the LNG fuel tank at the stern to optimise cargo capacity
  • Chinese ports set for boost from robust global trade and sector consolidation
    Government-driven consolidation of Chinese port sector is nowhere near the end, says OCBC Research
  • Shipping industry groups call for ban on carriage of high-sulphur fuel oil
    A ban on the carriage of fuel oil with content exceeding 0.5% sulphur will help prepare for the full implementation...
  • Aluminium demand to grow 4% a year over next five years, says Rio Tinto
    Improved demand scenario likely to continue over a 15-year span and present opportunities for dry bulk vessel owners
  • DSME fined for late issuing of subcontractors' contracts
    Shipbuilder issued a total of 1,143 contracts only after subcontractors had started work
  • Sembcorp Marine unit inks pact with Shell for floating production facility
    Vessel will be deployed to the Mississippi Canyon in the US
  • IACS chairman reiterates call for pro-investment rules to boost new technology adoption
    Association in the process of adapting regulations to new requirements and removing regulatory barriers, says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • NY-NJ truckers wary as chassis depot exits APM Terminals
  • ILA-USMX contract talks break off over automation
  • Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms
  • New Russian rail operator set to boost competition
  • Cosco given EU green light for OOIL takeover
  • Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy
  • Maersk: Indian reforms put trade on path for growth
  • Latin America tops Maersk's trade lanes after Hamburg Süd takeover

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Grupo TMM to spin off indebted subsidiary
    Mexican shipowner to sell 85% of its interest in TMM Division Maritima to remove subsidiary's debt from balance sheet.
  • Solvang shareholders tender to Steensland
    Latest offer from group backed by chairman receives nominal interest as market price above offer.
  • Pyxis Tankers plots new $4.8m equity raise
    New York-listed tanker owner looks to offer stock to private investors, possibly to lower debt.
  • China's ICBC sale-leaseback book hits $10bn
    Popularity of sale-leasebacks is fueling growth of Chinese lessors, says ICBC executive.
  • obensmith shares lessons from bulker market 'depression'
    Genco Shipping chief guides on the right levels of debt and dividend payments.
  • Crowley realigns shipping and other units
    Closely held company looks to restructure units to better focus company on different segments.
  • Saverys: 'If you can't stand over ordering, leave shipping'
    CMB chief Alexander Saverys says continued recovery in dry bulk will depend on demand.
  • GTT gears up for LNG fuelling future
    French cargo containment system designer buys Singapore-based Ascenz.
  • Craig Stevenson: '2018 is a turnaround year'
    Financial and then freight markets are set for a comeback, Diamond S chief says.
  • Indian tanker tenders "not workable"
    Domestic owners say floating rates will deter banks from lending.
  • James Fisher snaps up engineering company
    UK shipowner spends $12m on wind farm operation EDS HV.
  • Volatility and liquidity key to Burke's VL buys
    Ridgebury chief executive tells TradeWinds why the company has bought four early 2000-built tankers.
  • Magseis snags third Red Sea extension
    Oslo owner signs further deal with Saudi Aramco.
  • CNOOC plans to use LNG ships for storage
    Two on-charter LNG carriers set to provide emergency back-up to prevent gas shortages
  • EU approves CoscoCS's OOCL takeover
    $6.3bn containership deal clears another major regulatory hurdle.
  • Ro-pax owner Color Group plots IPO
    Norwegian ferry company eyes Oslo listing to grow operations and cash in on leisure boom.
  • Maersk Line securing higher rates for 2018
    CCO Vincent Clerc says a number of renewal increases have been negotiated so far.
  • SMM: three in 10 owners plan new orders in 2018
    Maritime survey suggests increasing prospects for fleet renewal investment amid "light at end of tunnel".
  • Cocaine seized from Klaveness boxship
    $248m Spanish haul hidden in cargo of bananas from Colombia.
  • TNG hurt by spot costs in third quarter
    Croatian MR owner says profit lower despite higher revenue.
  • Owners tear up three EMAS bareboat charters
    But Singapore operator trying to negotiate new deals for PSVs and AHTS.
  • Danske Bank cuts Norway's Odfjell
    Lower rating comes amid the belief tanker market recovery will take some more time.
  • Thorco Projects expands into dry-bulk
    Danish multi-purpose/projects cargo specialist Thorco Projects is moving into the dry-bulk realm with the launch of a new handysize division.
  • Boa Offshore eyes further layups
    Two OCVs could be stacked if no new contracts are won next year.
  • Western Shipyard buys Marine Technology
    BLRT-owned yard takes over cable transport systems supplier.
  • 3 Maj yard wins cruiseship order
    Croatian builder to construct polar exploration vessel by 2020.
  • Vitol taking Latvian Shipping private
    Trader and shipowner to delist Riga product carrier company after building stake to 91%.
  • Japanese LNG-powered bulker design secures AIP
    MOL to forge ahead with the cutting-edge concept, but no timetable for newbuildings.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries plans rights issue
    South Korean shipbuilder says proceeds from fund raiser will improve its financial status.
  • Glomar Offshore seals charter for standby vessel
    Dutch shipowner says contract signifies its worldwide capabilities and global approach
  • Maersk-Hamburg Sud tie-up to benefit Singapore
    Container throughput and flag set to benefit from takeover, says Danish owner's top executive.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • CBP envisions 'four-lane road' ahead
    While U.S. Customs and Border Protection's basic responsibilities with regard to cross-border trade-security, enforcement and facilitation-...
  • NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations
    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a labor union complaint against transportation and logistics company The Pasha Group a...
  • Lineage acquires eight LA-area warehouses
    International warehousing and cold chain specialist Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from Los An...
  • CBP's next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will roll out the second deliverable of post-release capabilities in its new umbrella system on De...
  • NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren't importers of RF devices
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communication Commis...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018
    Global airfreight in 2018 is expected to see continued gains in both cargo volumes and profits, according to forecasts from the Internation...
  • Construction crews complete 515-foot towers for new POLB bridge
    State, local and federal officials, along with construction crews, came together Dec. 5 to mark the milestone completion of two 515-foot-ta...
  • St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging
    The St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Iraq completes new southern export pipeline
    Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects, of SCOP completed the construction of a new pipeline to transport up to 1.5 million b/d of crude oil from the country's southern oil fields to its export terminals, giving it increased flexibility in exports.
  • Oil market to remain oversupplied despite OPEC rollover: IEA's Atkinson
    The global oil market will remain oversupplied in the first half of 2018, and on average oil supplies will continue to exceed demand, despite the OPEC-led move to extend production cuts until the end of next year, the International Energy Agency's chief oil analyst told S&P Global Platts Wednesday.
  • Nigerian oil output up marginally in November, trails target for 2017: oil ministry
    Nigeria's oil production including condensates rose to 2.044 million b/d in November, up from 2.03 million b/d in October, according to estimates Wednesday by the country's petroleum ministry, indicating that the West African country may not be able to meet its 2.2 million b/d output target set for this year.
  • EIA says residual fuel oil stocks hit five-year low
    US fuel oil stocks ended the week at their lowest levels in more than five years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX cracks weaker after EIA data shows product builds
    NYMEX product cracks led the oil complex lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-expected builds in gasoline and distillate stocks last week.
  • Par Petroleum CEO says Hawaii refinery well-positioned ahead of spec changes
    Par Petroleum has been successful in leveraging the Mid-Pacific location of its 93,500 b/d Hawaii refinery, sourcing crude from multiple locations and seeing higher demand for diesel and octanes going forward, Par Petroleum CEO Joseph Israel said in an interview.
  • Istanbul bunker premium to benchmark at six-week high despite moderate demand
    The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark has reached its highest point in six weeks amid a soft HSFO market, sources said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • France's Total inks deal to supply LNG bunker to CMA CGM's 9 new box ships
    The deal covers the supply of about 300,000 mt/year of LNG fuel for 10 years starting 2020.
  • TANKERS: Baltic Handysize freight rallies to 3-month high
    The Baltic-UKC route for 30,000 mt cargoes rose to Worldscale 180 Monday afternoon, up w25 from Friday.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on higher US gasoline, distillate stocks
  • TRADER NOTE: Vitol's head North Sea trader Rod Crozier to retire
    Crozier was expected to step down in January.

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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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