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BRIEFS

November 20, 2018

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Cargo volumes at major ports up 7.2pc in H1 2018: report Low freight rate, rising bunker prices lead to ZIM's Q3 US$6.6m loss ONE welcomes fourth 14,000 TEU newbuild this year for Asia-Europe route Industry group rallies against anti-competitive antics among alliances Asian nations vow to uphold rules on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Supply chain evolution requires data and intelligence sharing Cargojet Q3 revenues surge 28pc but net profits slip 16pc Leipzig/Halle air cargo volumes breach 1m tonnes for the first time Flexport beefs up management team with three key appointments

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
MANSA on an international platform with the unanimous election of Capt. Vivek Anand as FONASBA's Regional Vice-President for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent MOL drill focuses on LNG carrier safety Yang Ming receives 2018 Quest Quality Award SEZ policy report submitted to Commerce Minister US withdraws certain concessions to Indian exports India's air cargo industry needs to grow at nearly 13 pc every year, says report Jet Airways registers highest uplift of cargo by an Indian carrier in a single flight The role of Blockchain in air cargo WCO dedicates 2019 to transforming frontiers into SMART borders for seamless trade, travel & transport WTO members adopt roadmap for reducing technical barriers to trade Commerce Minister releases report on industrial park rating system Delegates expected in large numbers for Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22 Loan agreement inked with ADB to support lending by IIFCL

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"We had a head start" Strong bridge for heavy freight trains Handling site for 150,000 vehicles Wide gauge track between Austria and Slovakia Lübcke Marine moves closer to Regent Europe Maritime rescue training unit starting in Hamburg British Airways and Iberia settle allegations claims Barsan centralises Benelux operations Palletised freight network expanding in Italy Two Gulf carriers to deepen cooperation CVC invests in DKV shares Damen commissions floating dock in Curaçao "Curiosity of the Day" New train connects southern Germany and Trieste Difficult Q3 for Zim Biggest cargo airport continues to grow New board member for operations at LH Cargo New platform for spare parts business

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Euroseas, EuroDry eye fleet, single-ship buys Orient Overseas to kick off Long Beach terminal sale next month Investors will ultimately drive shipping decarbonisation Shipowners could face multiple freight-rate tiers as they opt for low-sulphur fuel, scrubbers Shipowners take stock of moves for uniform US standard on ballast-water management Wah Kwong books Kamsarmax pair from Chengxi Raffles Shipping orders six chemical tankers from Wuchang Incoming BIMCO president champions benefits of diversity in maritime Cash buyers hold on to more than 30 unsold ships BGC Partners' takeover of Poten & Partners taps on oil and gas recovery Heung-A Shipping offloads box ship to Kotoku Kaiun

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Air freight will benefit as China-US trade war tariffs force manufacturing moves Supply Chain Screen: DSV denies something is brewing in Copenhagen Panalpina chairman to quit following shareholder pressure Drewry sides with those wanting extension to block exemption for joint liner services We're not replacing forwarders, says AF-KLM as it unveils online booking platform Analysis: just where, and on whom, will APMM's M&A gaze settle? China's JD.com feels pressure as sales of big ticket items slow Zim Q3 revenues highest in four years, but profits fall Supply Chain Radar: Flexport gets away with it, as new funding round looms

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Viking's LifeCraft solution passes demanding Heavy Weather Sea Trial USCG and Starfleet rescue 15 from listing liftboat Baleària ferry arrives at Gibdock for LNG fueling conversion Offshore wind brings together Glosten, C-Job in MOU Hurtigruten says it plans to fuel its fleet with dead fish

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Hong Kong must face challenges and embrace opportunities Industry players from Hong Kong's shipping sector, including Modern Terminals, CMA CGM and Kerry Logistics, discussed the problems of the... Dry bulk weakness sets in While the capesize sector has been the hardest hit during this downturn, panamax vessels generated the most Hong Kong urged not to rest on its maritime laurels Better interactivity between players and incentivising Chinese leasing companies, were among the measures suggested Union pushes for increase in seafarer minimum wage The shipping trade union's general secretary will be leading negotiations with shipowners in Geneva this week Between the Lines: Third-quarter results show promise There was strong revenue growth for the majority of container lines in the third quarter Brexit is shipping industry's 'next big challenge', says minister The government has made good progress on the Withdrawal Agreement and on the scope and structure of the future relationship... Ultrabulk explores wind power for vessel Danish dry bulk owner partners with Smart Green Shipping Alliance and others for a $128,576 feasibility study on retrofitting ship... Costamare buys stake in five large boxships Greek owner to take over 60% previously held by private equity partner but joint venture relationship is said to be... Strong demand drives up Transatlantic utilisation Transatlantic box numbers rose by 10% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with last year, according to MDS Transmodal Alliances support box line competition Shippers have benefitted from alliances allowing smaller carriers to continue to operate on trade lanes that are increasingly served by... May's Brexit deal may not be pretty, but it just about works for shipping As imperfect as Theresa May's divisive deal looks, the consequences for shipping businesses and the economy if the UK were... BD Group says chairman arrested Local police said 58-year-old Sun Hengchao was suspected of a serious breach of criminal laws Daily Briefing Euronav's Rodgers fears sunken costs with scrubbers \| Lloyd's List Podcast: why the solution to pollution is not dilution \|...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Atypical lull in US dray rates marks new peak-season reality Brussels' strategy offers path for congested air cargo hubs OOIL readies Long Beach terminal sale Port NY-NJ launches upgraded portwide portal New alliance calls to give Hamburg port early 2019 boost

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Genco Shipping extends fleet renewal effort with veteran panamax sale Genco Shipping & Trading is tipped to have taken a further step in a vast fleet renewal project. Brokers say the John Wobensmith-fronted company has sold the 73,00-dwt Genco Beauty (built 1999). Genco posts positive third quarter results A price of $6.7m is placed on the veteran panamax, however, a specific buyer has not yet been identified. Wobensmith declined to comment on the matter give Dead fish to power Hurtigruten cruiseships Hurtigruten has found a novel way to be compliant with IMO 2020 - dead fish. The Norwegian owner has said cutaways from fisheries and other organic waste will soon be used to power its fleet of green cruiseships. They will use liquefied biogas (LBG) - a fossil-free, renewable fuel made from marine life. "What others see as a problem, we see as a resource and a solution. By introducing biogas as Industry coalition sues over Great Lakes pilot rates A coalition of shipowners and industry groups are suing to get the most recent Great Lakes port pilot rates overturned. Watchdog assesses Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Construction materials lift Great Lakes dry bulk trade The coalition, which includes Canadian bulker owners Fednav and Canfornav, alleges the US Coast Guard used fuzzy math and faulty logic to set rates that will substantially Richard Fain has no plans to retire anytime soon Royal Caribbean Cruises' long-time leader looks to expand Silversea Cruises while keeping founder Manfredi Lefevre at the helm of the smaller luxury cruise brand. Ships position for first Yamal STS transfer off Norway Two LNG carriers poised to rendezvous Tuesday for a historic transshipment for the Russian project Down in trading, Ardmore backs off note offering Ardmore Shipping Corporation is backing off its plan to issue debt, just hours after announcing it. Ardmore Shipping moving forward on notes sale The Irish tanker owner said Monday morning it would offer senior unsecured notes due 2023 in a move that would raise even more cash after a $400m August shelf filing and $25m at the market offering. But rumors the deal was running into difficulties sp Royal Caribbean International keeps millennials in mind World's largest cruise brand looks to keep pace with 21st century young adults, chief executive and president Michael Bayley says. Pacific Drilling exits Chapter 11 with new CEO and $400m in liquidity The company raised $1.5bn, most of it new secured notes, while appointing Bernie Wolford chief executive Weihai Haida inks ro-pax newbuilding New passenger and car ferry will carry 2,300 people. V.Ships wins Chilean cruiseship contract Manager to run Asenav newbuilding Magellan Explorer for Antarctica21. Crew rescued from sinking OSV US Coast Guard helps rescue seafarers from Ram XVIII off Grand Isle. Ardmore Shipping moving forward on notes sale Ardmore Shipping is heading into the debt market to fund a potential fleet expansion. Ardmore not 'going down the scrubber route' Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas The New York-listed tanker owner announced Monday plans to offer senior unsecured notes due 2023 to fund "general corporate purposes," which it say may include future vessel purchases. The value of the offe Diamantis Diamantidis strikes again as Delta Tankers picks up $114m VLCC pair Greek shipowner believed to be buying modern VL duo Tianjin and GC Fuzhou Opec cuts no 'showstopper' for tanker market, says Frontline Robert Hvide Macleod says turning down the taps would be negative but not the end of the world for tanker rates. UK Chamber: "put up or shut up" on Brexit CEO Bob Sanguinetti says opponents of the UK withdrawal deal need to demonstrate a workable alternative. Klaveness Combination Carriers takes newbuilding orderbook to six ships Klaveness Combination Carriers has added to its newbuilding orderbook with a further vessel at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. The Oslo-listed shipowner has taken its tally of CLEANBU units at the Chinese yard to six after firming up an option today. Klaveness Combination Carriers rings up third quarter profit Lasse Kristoffersen said in a statement the company was well positioned to capitali Ullman: scrubbers and LSFO should work in "good harmony" Concordia Maritime chief believes it is not a "for or against" argument. Yard worker dies after drydock collapse A worker injured in a drydock collapse in Russia in October has died. Radio Free Europe cited a Russian government spokesman as saying the man passed away in intensive care after being unconscious for nearly a week. He suffered multiple injuries and hypothermia. Four men were injured and one was reported missing following the incident at Rosneft's 82nd Repair Shipyard near Murmansk. At least Magseis teams with Schlumberger on seismic data Norwegian owner Magseis is teaming up with US giant Schlumberger to offer seismic data. Magseis buys Fairfield's seismic business for $233m It has signed an agreement with its new partner's geophysical unit WesternGeco. Magseis will offer seismic services including ocean-bottom nodes (OBN) acquisition, while WesternGeco will provide data quality control and processing. "We are delighted to par Wah Kwong enters kamsarmax market with Chengxi order Sabrina Chao-led company confirms first bulker newbuilding order in half a decade. Costamare buys York Capital out of containership quintet Finance chief Greg Zikos says transaction allows investment partner an exit path on specific ships but JV still has 12 other vessels. Drewry foresees mega-carriers replacing alliances Consultancy weighs in on arguments for exemption of container lines from competition rules. VIDEO: Grounded cargoship refloated off Greece Crew taken off Koravi as tugs pull it free. MISC cuts tanker loss, but LNG profit dips Malaysian owner sees better prospects for product vessels in short-term. Stolt denies detaining activists after tanker boarding Owner says Greenpeace palm oil protesters were given a safety briefing, food and accommodation. Diana Shipping inks Berge Bulk capesize charter Diana Shipping has chartered one of its capesize vessels to Singaporean shipowner Berge Bulk. The James Marshall-led company will take the 176,186-dwt Sideris GS (built 2006) until 15 December 2019 with the potential to extend the deal until 30 March 2020. Diana Shipping sells second veteran bulker in a week Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker The deal is for $8,500 per day for th Klaveness Combination Carriers rings up third quarter profit Newly-listed Klaveness Combination Carriers has reported a profit for the third quarter. The company logged a profit of $1.3m in the three months to the end of September, to take its bottom line for the first nine months of 2018 to $8.8m. Minister rescues royals as Klaveness wows the crowds in Yangzijiang Klaveness raises $45m to declare combi option Engebret Dahm, managing director Klaveness Gulf Navigation buying livestock carrier quartet Gulf Navigation is set to buy four livestock carriers as it continues to build its fleet. It is set to pay AED 420m ($114m) for the ships, the purchase of which has been approved by the board. The vessels will add to the six chemical tankers an four crew boats in the Gulf Navigation fleet, which it is looking to take to 20 units by 2020. Gulf Navigation closing in on fresh acquisition Khamis B MPC Capital : investors "cautious" as profit falls Hamburg asset manager sees earnings "significantly" down in third quarter. Wilmar International linked to tanker order Singapore group said to have inked two more ships in China. Gunvor seals $1.68bn loan with ABN Amro and others Trader and shipowner taps a range of banks for new facility. OSV problems fixed as gold-hunting salvage begins Britannia's Gold makes another attempt to bring back $750m of gold and silver from Irish Sea wrecks. Courage Marine acquires modern supramax bulker Hong Kong-listed shipowner splashes out $10.88m on ship owned by major shareholder. Chinese lessors book 10 capes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Bulkers have been ordered on the back of bareboat charters to Shangdong Shipping Corp. Sealink International halves losses in third quarter Malaysian offshore vessel operator says there is more optimism over prospects for the sector. Singapore and China strengthen maritime arbitration links Nations agree closer links as maritime dispute resolution continues its move ever eastward. CNCo looks to improve gender diversity with first female cadets Singapore-based shipowner also looking to develop local talent with recruits coming from PNG.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Trade war 'wild card' for container shipping in 2019 BIMCO projects with capacity growing at half of this year's levels, "the fundamental balance can only improve." BIS considers emerging technology export controls The Commerce Department agency is tasked with figuring out which new technologies should receive additional export oversight for national security purposes. USTR seeks input on U.S.-U.K. trade agreement The Trump administration will collect comments through Jan. 15 and will hold a hearing Jan. 29 as it develops negotiating positions. Toshiba memory devices cleared for import and sale Evergreen has $25 million profit in third quarter ONE expanding Asia-South America service FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Executive Moves: Worldwide, KVH, Carrier

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Saudi crude exports hit 20-month high Saudi Arabia crude oil exports surged to a 20-month high of 7.43 million b/d in September. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Maersk Group favors low sulfur fuels, working on new BAF, says exec "Our main policy is to opt for compliant fuels but also test scrubbers in some of the ships," Pedersen said. Operational use of VLSFO likely to be smooth as IMO 2020 rule looms: VPS executive "Large shipowners have already been sending us the new 0.5% fuel sample test blends," Choudhuri said. FUTURES: Crude higher as markets anticipate OPEC cuts "We may continue to see a modest recovery in prices until December, when OPEC and its allies convene," an analyst said.

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SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

Travlos: Maritime transport is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

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

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

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