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BRIEFS
September 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China tops all in DNV GL-Menon Economics survey of maritime nations
  • High court tells Djibouti to back off DP World or risk assets and jail
  • BIMCO foresees supply growth will keep freight rates down this year
  • VICT docks its biggest ship to date - an 8,063 TEUer - at Melbourne
  • EU hints at ending US beef ban, but assures locals little will change
  • Shipmanagers and owners split on scrubbers as world oil prices rise
  • Hutchison Ports leverages technologies to improve container handling
  • French BIO-UV ballast water treatment firm opens office in Hong Kong
  • Abandoned ships in Nigeria cause suffering in coastal communities
  • PSA's box terminal at JNPT raises crane fleet to 27 to boost efficiency
  • Dredging begins to create terminal basin for Egypt's Sokhna port
  • Northwest International Cargo Airlines wins preliminary CAAC approval
  • Drewry: Rates rise in July but air freight prices appear to have softened
  • Finnair increases flights to Japan, China, Hong Kong from summer 2019

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Agreement signed to develop 23,000-TEU, LNG-fuelled ultra-large container vessel
  • Blue Sky Intermodal appoints new agent in India
  • Confidence falls in shipping risk management
  • Dry bulk market seen remaining positive
  • HAROPA registers impressive performance in H1
  • MOL Worldwide Logistics Ltd established in Hong Kong
  • MoS cautions about fake Sagarmala website
  • SARJAK Container Lines wins 'NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment' award for 7th consecutive year at MALA 2018
  • Wan Hai Lines suspends Iran services
  • Deendayal Port Trust contributes over Rs 33 lakh towards relief efforts in Kerala
  • Water taxi services beckon Mumbai
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day & Silver Jubilee of ICD Tughlakabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Five-fold precision landing
  • More money needed to digitalise Europe's railways
  • On a fast track to high speed trains
  • Tandem to lead Barig charges committee
  • Port Liner plugs in electric barges
  • Mail Boxes Etc expanding in Switzerland
  • West Atlantic's 2nd B737-800BCF and good H1
  • Deploying PTC on five locomotives
  • Active tracking à la Air France KLM Martinair
  • English court backs DP World on Djibouti
  • Ahlers sets the sails for 2019
  • Upgrade for K+N pharma fleet
  • Big step forward towards evolving into a digital carrier
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Unit heads to join Panalpina board
  • MOL creates MWL
  • DSV acquires S&H to step up e-commerce business
  • SAA bumping up Luanda frequencies

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • DP World wins UK high court judgment against Djibouti over terminal
  • Bourbon seeks new financial partners after further first-half losses
  • Songa Bulk appoints new CFO
  • DSIC, DNV GL join forces to develop LNG-powered ships
  • CSIC Leasing bags orders for shipbuilder affiliate
  • Maran opts for scrubbers on 13 tankers
  • Yang Ming ships nuclear fuel rods under heavy security
  • Maersk Line's Tim Smith

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Carriers hit by Asia-Europe cargo slump as hopes of a 'bumper year' sink
  • Shippers seeking reliability are eyeing sea/air services to avoid congestion
  • VTG board calls on shareholders to reject 'too cheap' Morgan Stanley takeover bid
  • Analysis: sailing solo next year could be a voyage to disaster for ZIM
  • Want to get involved in owning a low-cost cargo drone?
  • Chinese express airlines expand with new carrier and new routes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Study makes case for seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings
  • ONE sees low sulfur fuel as best option for sulfur cap compliance
  • MTU introduces new hybrid marine propulsion systems
  • MAN books record number of cruise ship engine orders
  • Alfa Laval develops product tanker BWMS deckhouse solution
  • Angelicoussis picks Sembcorp for Maran scrubber, BWMS retrofits

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Is maritime regulation stuck in 1948?
    Lloyd's List SMM Business Briefing raises regulatory concerns as industry focuses on the fragmented take-up of technology and dated approach...
  • Shipping's leaders slammed for 'lacking vision'
    NJC consultant Chris Wincott believes shipping employers undervalue significance of career development for their employees
  • South Korea to invest in LNG bunkering project
    South Korean gas company forecasts an increase from 310,000 tonnes in 2022 to 1.36m tonnes in 2030
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Navios Containers kicks off New York IPO
    Navios Group's new boxship vehicle is looking for $100m to help fund another five acquisitions
  • Drewry says capesize rates unhindered by trade war
    The trade war uncertainties, while having little direct impact on the dry bulk market, might lead to a slowdown in...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards: Time to recognise maritime's innovators
    The closing date for the Lloyd's List Global Awards is September 21
  • GoodBulk to raise $10m from share issue to new investor
    Equity agreement at $17.46 per share comes as capesize owner seals new ING loan for up to $73m
  • US draft report highlights demurrage and detention concerns
    Fact-finding mission calls for clarification and standardisation as well as alternative billing methods for detention, demurrage and free time
  • Port throughput figures show slowdown in trade growth
    Container port throughput growth is slowing as global trade is affected by the threat of US-China tariff war and Iran...
  • ExxonMobil unveils ethylene and LNG projects in southern China
    US major signs up for a petrochemical complex and a LNG terminal in Guangdong but the projects are still subject...
  • CSIC Leasing invests in two kamsarmaxes
    Orders come as the steady recovery in the dry bulker markets is expected to continue into 2019
  • Confidence in shipping risk management declines
    Owners and charterers were the least confident in the survey that assessed whether risk management was leading to commercial success...
  • Billions remain docked as port operators fear political risks in Brazil
    Corruption investigations in Brazil cite legal agreement that green lights greater privatisation in the country's is under suspicion
  • Viewpoint: Frozen history
    There may be only a small number of Arctic casualties upon which to judge risk, but the total traffic is...
  • SMM: HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook, says Yara chief
    Yara has increased its orderbook to several hundred scrubber orders per year and is vying for bigger manufacturing capacity to...
  • Daily Briefing
    South Korea delays release of Stellar Daisy report | Eagle Bulk agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 37 ships...
  • Maran Tankers selects Sembmarine for scrubber retrofits on 13 vessels
    Sembmarine's says the Maran Tankers order is its largest retrofit contract to date and the installation will take place at...
  • Dalian Shipbuilding and DNV GL develop LNG-powered 23,000 teu ships
    Two parties have signed a joint development project agreement at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg
  • Wan Hai adopts eBL in China-Taiwan trade
    Wan Hai vice chairman Randy Chen views the execution of the eBL as 'an important milestone' for the company

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • ODFL revenue rises 20 percent as freight demand grows
  • ILWU, Vancouver terminal operator reach deal to avert strike
  • Tech allows US truck shippers to contract collaboratively
  • Container lines risk losing pricing control via instant quoting
  • Amid tariff uncertainty, Port of Everett focuses on long view
  • Dicom's split of US, Canada divisions sets both up for growth
  • California law will hold shippers liable for dray labor violations
  • Maersk deploys electronic cargo tracking for Nepal trade

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Eidesvik Offshore fixes OSV for wind work
    Norwegian vessel owner to deploy a large support ship at a German offshore wind farm from mid September.
  • Posco lines up rolling plan for dual-fuel capesize bulkers
    Steelmaker set to take gas-fuelling route for its next generation of ships as it develops LNG bunkering
  • KNOT Offshore staying away from scrubbers
    The use of IMO 2020-compliant fuel is ' a charterer's expense', chief executive John Costain says.
  • Heidmar launches FFA unit
    New venture said to expand client options and is second new venture formed under new chief James Pippard.
  • Courage does a U-turn and looks at rebuilding its fleet
    Hong Kong owner that appeared to be shunning shipping is looking to reinvest
  • Star Bulk strikes again, snapping up seven ER ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd aims to 'pass on' 2020 costs
    Rolf Habben Jansen says the liner shipping giant is testing LNG and scrubbers on nearly 20 containerships, but expects others to pay the additional $1bn per year cost of low-sulphur fuel
  • Djakarta Lloyd trades boxships for bulkers
  • JMU and Wenchong scoop $804m Wan Hai contracts
    Taiwanese carrier lines up series of 2,800-teu boxships in Japan, with 12 smaller vessels to be built at Chinese yard
  • Posco lines up rolling plan for dual-fuel capesize bulkers
    Steelmaker set to take gas-fuelling route for its next generation of ships as it develops LNG bunkering
  • Sovcomflot eyes Arctic transit for first LNG-fuelled aframax tanker
    But company is still battling bunkering hurdles in the newbuilding's country of origin, South Korea
  • ESL's dual-fuel bulker newbuild heads for Northern Sea Route
  • JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials
    Latest incarnation of SPB-type containment system heads for ultimate test after delays over tank fitting
  • Cyprus readies planned FSRU tender for 2020 target
  • Uniper on hunt for pair of LNG newbuildings
  • Guohang and Yudean to merge 58-bulker fleet
    Chinese dry bulk shipping is turning inward as domestic markets improve, and the country's largest private bulker owner is teaming up with a major power company
  • GMS reaps strong activity but suffers from slow start-ups
    Gulf Marine Services has been raking in the offshore contracts, even if oil companies' threadbare marine departments are moving in slow motion
  • SBM Offshore cuts fresh deal with Brazilian prosecutors
  • Industry backs accelerated EEDI standards for some vessel types
  • Rotterdam grabs funds after '$90m' fuel spill
    Dutch port secures claim of $34m but boss says total bill could be triple that total
  • Global shipping 'family' shows support for Mercy Ships
    Key shipping figures reveal third annual Cargo Day is setting sights on raising $1m for free surgery in Africa
  • Search for Stellar Daisy wreck: We may not succeed but we have to try
    It is a long shot, but finding the wreck of the sunken VLOC might reveal why it suddenly sank in the middle of the Atlantic and could give answers that help prevent a repeat of the disaster
  • Cutting carbon was never easy, but we now know it is possible
    Terry Macalister imagines it is 2029 and the shipping industry, at least some of it, seems to have accepted the challenge to decarbonise
  • Eastern Mediterranean Maritime markets VLCC veteran to trading buyers
  • BP moves in on Landbridge scrubber-fitted VLCC newbuilds
  • Bihar's oldest aframax sent to the breakers
  • Turkey's Manta plans to buy more handies
  • Maersk Broker scoops S&P trio from rival SSY
    Maersk Broker has been active in hiring new recruits in the recent years
  • Gulfmark Offshore sets up management incentive plan
    New York-listed OSV player registers almost 900,000 shares with regulators for compensation program.
  • Plenty of black ink for ferry owner Color Group
  • Fletcher Shipping fixes out PSVs to Allseas
    Scottish owner finds up to three and a half months of work for SD-owned ships.
  • Maersk merges digital and IT divisions after key departure
    Exit of chief digital officer sees Adam Banks step up to lead new department.
  • Novatek brings in Chinese shipping investors
    Cosco and Silk Road Fund linked to stake in new Maritime Arctic Transport LNGC venture.
  • SMM hears of Germany's 'new dawn' at TradeWinds forum
    New generation of leaders tell conference of their confidence in the future.
  • Concordia Maritime tanker locked in for an extra year
    Chief executive Kim Ullman says rate is well above the present spot market levels.
  • Wallem car carrier rescues yacht crew
    Coral Leader crew come to the aid of five sailors off Corsica.
  • CSIC Leasing inks kamsarmax deal
    Tianjin-based company books bulkers at domestic Xingang shipyard.
  • GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor
    Bulker owner has added a fourth bank relationship and printed stock worth $10m at the top end of its aborted IPO range.
  • Wuhan XG adds feeder newbuild duo
    Chinese group steps up boxship expansion with order at CSC Jiangdong.
  • Livestock ship to be towed from Corsica to Beirut
    Tug to get broken-down Rabunion vessel home to Lebanon.
  • Bibby Line warns of fraudulent imposters
    UK owner says fake companies promising vehicle transport and crew roles in its name.
  • UK court lines up PSV sale
    Crew hoping to recover wages from auction of GOL Offshore ship.
  • Shipowners turn to Norwegian bond market as investors thirst for new deals
    Established names have used their plug-and-play ability but new entrants could also take advantage of latest window, experts say
  • Layups top 180 ships at Bourbon
    But French owner says situation stabilising as loss cut in first half.
  • Pilot mix-up led to near-grounding of Greek capesize
    Two different passage plans blamed for confusion surrounding Carras Hellas bulker's exit from Newcastle.
  • Angelicoussis picks Sembcorp Marine for scrubber and BWTS installations
    Greek shipowner to send nine VLCCs and four suezmaxes to Singapore yard for retrofitting.
  • Former Onassis tanker linked to scrap sale
    Olympic Spirit II said to have been sold to demolition by affiliate of cash buyer Somap International
  • Prima Marine gets thumbs up for fleet overhaul
    Thai tanker owner on road to better profits after charter strategy switch, acqusition and asset disposals.
  • Clinton Webb joins the ranks at Dorian LPG
    Experienced shipping analyst set to try his hand at US-listed LPG carrier owner.
  • DNV GL, Dalian plan massive LNG-powered boxship
    Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder plan to build world's largest boxship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • Executive Moves: Union Pacific, PGT, Brownsville
  • BIS official grilled over steel, aluminum tariff exclusions
  • Avantida expands container management service to Mexico
  • Automakers say more tariffs would drive up car prices
  • Trade deficit rises for second straight month
  • Amazon orders 20,000 Mercedes-Benz vans
  • ShipBob scores $40 million in funding round
  • Port of New York and New Jersey director going to Harvard
  • Network expansion boosts Descartes' Q2 earnings

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  • US agrees to work with India on Iran oil imports ahead of sanctions
    The US has committed to working with India on reducing its Iranian oil imports ahead of sanctions returning in November, but Washington continues to aim for zeroing out Tehran's exports, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.
  • First Suezmax to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for Sept
    The first Suezmax this month to carry fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore was placed on subjects late Tuesday, shipping sources said.
  • US Gulf Coast Supramax petcoke freight rates hit 2018 high
    A combination of low Ultramax tonnage and infrequent cargoes have seen record rates done on dry freight along the US Gulf Coast in late August and early September.
  • Iraqi August crude exports surge, output remains stable
    Iraqi oil exports in August surged 156,000 b/d as flows from the Persian Gulf terminals and the Kurdistan region both rose steadily, the country's State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil settles lower as US product builds outweigh crude draw
    Crude and refined product futures settled lower Thursday despite US government oil inventory data showing US crude stocks falling nearly double analysts' expectations.
  • New bunker fuel cap to spark bullish environment for scrubbers
    "We think the economics of installing scrubbers makes sense," Goldman Sachs said in its report.
  • Dalian Shipbuilding, DNV GL ink agreement to develop LNG-fueled ULCV ship
    This follows DSIC's successful delivery of two 20,000 TEU container vessels to Cosco Shipping Group this year.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Middle distillates trader Sodai Tanaka joins Mabanaft
    Prior to that, Tanaka was with Castleton Commodities for one year.
  • ONE says LSFO most realistic immediate solution for fleet as IMO 2020 looms
    "We are in discussions with bunker suppliers for specifications," ONE said.
  • Sumitomo interest in Freeport LNG capacity gives boost to terminal expansion plans
    Freeport LNG is preparing to join a growing field of US exporters that includes Cheniere Energy and Dominion Energy.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rebound 8.2% after hitting five-month lows
    In Fujairah, tight cargo supply continued to keep bunker premiums at elevated levels.

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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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