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February 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • NYK and "K" Line meekly accept EU fines of US$485.6 million for price fixing
  • Port of Long Beach handles a monthly record of 657,830 TEU in January
  • Transits through the Malacca Straits hit high of 84,456 in 2017
  • APL expands Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to 29 Asian ports to US
  • PSA expected to place order for driverless trucks for Tuas port
  • Manila's ICTSI steps up Basra port investment to US$250 million
  • Long-running strike at Maersk's APMT Gothenburg hits port revenues hard
  • US tax cuts spark fear of copy-cat reforms 'undermining public spending'
  • Trans-Caspian Transport Route said to handle 4 million tons in 2018
  • Contargo Rail Services starts freight services from Duisburg
  • Spy-in-the-cab tech has shippers scramble for scarce truck capacity
  • America's Truckers press Trump to fund infrastructure via fuel tax
  • Truck stops, truckers want gas tax instead of interstate toll roads
  • US railways like Trump plan, but wants 'user-pay' to apply to highways
  • US Amtrak subsidies to be cut in half to US$738 million in Trump budget
  • Drone's near miss with jetliner sparks air lobby's demand for new laws
  • Fraport, Dakosy create world's first digital portal for dangerous goods
  • Growth in global air freight demand to outpace freighter capacity
  • Emirates SkyCargo flies UAE's first satellite to South Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Are ship's stores dangerous goods?
  • Global exports of India-made retail & lifestyle products grew by 16 pc in 2017
  • MOL's comments on decision by the European Commission concerning violation of European Antitrust Law
  • JN Port ensuring cost-effective & speedier movement of consignments
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day coal handling record at Berth IX
  • Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility in Chakan, Pune
  • EEPC India & NID join hands to scale up product design for engineering exports
  • Russia seeks special industrial zone in Maharashtra for its companies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A new millionaire
  • Stepping up involvement in automotive logistics
  • PSI shoulders logistics for shipbuilder
  • ECS Group supports UIA growth
  • One-stop shop for shipping perishables
  • Changes at Britannia in Japan and Taiwan
  • Quay closed - no way says HGK
  • Europa Northampton is growing fast
  • Middle East airlines increase global belly capacities
  • Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport bundle forces
  • Intermarine granted cyanide code certification
  • Piggyback shipment twice as fast as road haulage
  • Global Integrated Logistics boosts Agility's revenue
  • Augsburg container station shaping up nicely
  • KOG even more international
  • Grounding for Venezuelan's third airline
  • European Commission fining car carriers

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • West Africa piracy surge prompts rise in ship guards
  • Boskalis consortium wins Tuas Phase 2 contract
  • Borr Drilling to buy Paragon Drilling for USD232.5 million
  • New era heralded at Port of New York and New Jersey
  • Women in Maritime Taskforce to map gender balance in UK shipping
  • Japan's Big Three lines 'regret' EU cartel activity
  • Reefers slip in market battle with containers
  • MOL confirms Supramax orders
  • Sembmarine's net profit down by 82.1% in 2017

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Will digitisation kill off the forwarder?
  • Air cargo infrastructure in crisis as it faces a perfect storm
  • Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low sulphur shipping
  • SME shippers set to enjoy logistics boost from DHL Express' new Brussels hub
  • Walmart's earnings disappoint, and it's pretty much all due to e-commerce
  • EC imposes €395m fine on car carrier cartel, but whistleblower MOL wins immunity

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Historic tall ship to add batteries
  • Marcon brokers sale and tow of double hull ocean tank barge
  • VIDEO: NNS completes 806 ton superlift of Kennedy module
  • Ice class Seaway tug now at production design stage
  • Wärtsilä expands maintenance agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas
  • Environmentally friendly Wattentaxi pioneers Becker battery system
  • WinGD authorizes two global service providers
  • Borr Drilling set to acquire Paragon Offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Impairment losses on 20 ships bulk up Diana loss
    Greek owner posts $436m loss but revenues are rising
  • Seafarers to get 2.5% pay boost in 2019
    New IBF agreement downgrades Somali voyage threat
  • Busiest year on record for the Port of New York and New Jersey
    'New' Bayonne Bridge and related infrastructure projects pay huge dividends in 2017 with more growth expected in coming years
  • North and Swedish clock up renewal round tonnage growth
    Pointers so far indicate positive trend for P&I sector
  • Fujairah adopts blockchain to gather oil storage data
    Middle Eastern trading hub aims to improve efficiency and data security
  • Teekay's losses widen on weaker tanker markets
    Energy transportation group's chief executive sees positives going forward
  • China investigates possible breach of North Korea sanctions at sea
    Beijing government 'highly concerned' about the situation, says foreign ministry spokesman
  • Equality: Time to put some skin in the game
    Virgin Money made a very smart move investing in HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter initiative. Not because it was...
  • Panamax boxship sales rebound
    Shortage of tonnage following fleet rationalisation sees sales volumes rise
  • HMM returns to Asia-Europe with panamax vessels
    Korean container line introduces new 'baby-sized' service, but launch is also 'a prelude for a more substantial return', says Alphaliner
  • Oil deposits found on Japanese islands linked to sunken Sanchi
    Samples taken from shores of Okinoerabu and Yoron islands similar to those found at tanker wreck site, says Reuters report
  • Global orderbook-to-fleet ratio at lowest in 20 years
    Moderate supply growth seen in dry bulk and containership segments
  • Lack of demand continues to pressure tanker markets
    But demand growth may improve in the second half of the year, says BIMCO
  • Pioneer Marine expects better year for the dry bulk market
    Dry bulk operator slashes losses in 2017 as the market continues to improve
  • Samkang M&T wins vessel block orders worth $10m from HHI
    Components are expected to be delivered by December 27 this year
  • Maersk sees another year of robust trade growth for US
    Maersk Line says sustained consumer confidence will underpin healthy US imports in 2018, as Canadian ports reap the rewards of...
  • Japan plans to commercialise unmanned vessels by 2025
    Plan comes amid a shortage of seafarers and fierce competition from South Korea and China
  • Boskalis group secures $1bn project for Singapore's Tuas megaport
    Project to take place over a nine-year period with completion scheduled by 2027
  • Gender equality is a male issue too
    Recognise women for their intellect, commitment, hard work and the real contribution they make to your organisation's success
  • Lest we forget
    The 'large and daring sculpture' proposed to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic is way overdue

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Prince Rupert aims for normal fluidity in March
  • Where are refrigerated container rates headed?
  • Chicago intermodal rail delays 'unprecedented' since January
  • Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018
  • Bottlenecks threaten strong reefer shipping sector
  • Trans-Pac carriers in contract talks face tough questions
  • JNPT's terminal bests rivals in dwell time reduction
  • Hapag-Lloyd rejects global carriers' terminal-owning strategy
  • DHL scrambling after failed KFC deliveries in UK

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • NCL books higher profit, beats estimates
    Miami-based cruise major expects higher earnings per share (EPS) for first quarter and all of 2018.
  • StealthGas pens several contracts in return to profit
    New York-listed LPG vessel owner pens in a couple of two-year contracts and several shorter-period deals as it missed estimates for the fourth quarter.
  • Eurotankers snaps up Ridgebury aframax
    Greek owner confirms one deal but denies a second tanker has also been added.
  • Idan Ofer heads league of shipping's football owners
  • Scorpio CFO reflects upon two decades of experience
    Brian Lee reveals he ignored his sister's advice to avoid shipping and launched a career that has closely tracked the path of Robert Bugbee
  • Shareholders should question the logic behind a buy-back scheme
    Share repurchase programmes are in vogue for public companies large and small, but the jury remains out on whether they are always a good long-term strategy
  • Shipping banks should drive innovation with 'smart' capital
    Bankers have an opportunity to help the industry adapt to the changing demands it faces, argues Paul Taylor, global head of shipping finance at Societe Generale
  • Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics
    Chief executive's transformation plan pitches group as competitor to transport market leaders with digital skills to rival online banking
  • 'Smart money' takes control of listed group M&A deals
  • US documents reveal Gener8 was at centre of takeover dogfight
    Peter Georgiopoulos had several deals in the air - including, it seems, negotiations with Chinese giant Cosco - before Euronav won out
  • Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter.
  • Future talent steps forward as ICS boosts training plan
  • Juicy boxship sale is 'purely opportunistic' for CMB
  • Owners ride winds of change in charter market
    Rates head for fourth straight month of gains as shipowners prepare to tighten the screw
  • Simatech plots order for four 2,800-teu newbuilds
  • CMA CGM set to go for gas with $1.7bn order for up to 12 newbuilds
    After its supersize containerships, liner giant again leans toward dual-fuel option for 14,000-teu boxships
  • Nissen Kaiun turns to South Korea for feeder boxship order
  • Report on boxship explosion illustrates potential MGO dangers
  • Trader-class steam ship fixed on period business
  • Outlook fuels fresh talk of speculative LNG orders
    Enquiries pick up ahead of firm project demand on back of low prices and forward sentiment
  • Flex closes in on order for pair of LNG newbuildings
    Low newbuilding prices and vessel shortfall prompt John Fredriksen-backed company to consider orders
  • Dynagas sees gap in LNG ship capacity and forward demand
  • Sales talk swirls over BP-chartered ships
  • TPL starts up sales process
  • FGAS adds two more LPG carriers to growing fleet
  • Nauticor starts up LNG bunkering in ARA
    Hamburg-based company expands LNG distribution network as it fuels one of the first LNG-powered boxships.
  • Dubai-based Telford Offshore emerges from default of Sea Trucks Group
  • Local knowledge key as SCF expands in offshore
    Vice president Evgeniy Ambrosov reveals strategy behind Russian owner's increasingly important OSV division
  • Helix expects better markets but 'nowhere near' post-2018 potential
    Vessel supply will dictate the pace of offshore recovery even if the bottom is here, says CEO Owen Kratz
  • Singapore court sells unwanted offshore tonnage
  • Nor-Shipping teams up with Mercy Ships
  • IMO admits serious safety worries still hang over 2020 fuel switch
    Delegates voice fears about the potential effect of low-sulphur fuels on ship machinery
  • Bimco KPI scheme aims to track 10,000 vessels
    Shipowners' association hopes free performance indicator scheme will become the industry's benchmark for shipmanagement
  • Wexit claim is a score draw
  • US shale gas may double transit length for long-haul chemicals
    Expected growth in global chemicals demand, coupled with longer voyages, may end up being a rather healthy tonic for chemical tankers, says Odfjell
  • Norton waits for 'freewheeling' Jones Act market to lift OSG
    Pure play US-flag shipowner has made a conscious choice not to fix out vessels long-term at loss-making rates, positioning itself to take advantage of any improvement in spot market
  • Big choices loom on fleet renewal and American Shipping tankers
  • Odfjell's Morch expects greater chemicals consolidation in 2018
    More mergers may occur among owners of smaller chemical tankers as investors learn the importance of a global footprint
  • Odfjell sees more underlying progress in drive to cut losses
  • Historic loading gives glimmer of hope for beleaguered VLCCs
    First direct loading of a VLCC at LOOP is a reflection of surging US oil production - but big tanker owners could do with a few more shafts of light amid the gloom
  • Bugbee raises a glass to merits of modern ships
  • Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav
  • Eurotankers adds another tanker to expanding fleet
  • Tokyo broker Seaservice closes its doors to shipping
    Withdrawal seen as sign of the times for Japan's beleaguered tanker brokers as consolidation of country's oil refiners bites
  • Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex
  • Pertamina still on the lookout to buy VLCCs
  • Super-Eco makes way for new tonnage
  • BP's VLCC time-charter haul rises to four
  • Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales
  • Ancora Investment to sell last suezmax tanker
    Greek owner is seeking a buyer for 2003-built ship, sources say.
  • MOL orders again after shake-up in dry bulk
  • Sinokor bucks subdued New Year scrapping
  • S&P puts Eletson bonds to 'selective default' after agreement with bondholders
    Company says regrets downgrade, sees no impact on customers, employees.
  • A day in the life: Port chaplain David See
    Port chaplains have had to adapt to the bewildering pace of technological change. But the most important thing hasn't changed: above all, they need to be good listeners
  • Life in the fast lane with Containerships boss
    The Finnish company's chief executive is a driving force for change. Out of the office, he's still a driving force
  • Resolve Marine: Keeping it in the family
  • Shipping M&A: Money men are calling the shots
    Gener8's takeover by Euronav is the latest in a growing trend that shows private equity is in the driver's seat
  • Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter.
  • From Rena to Katrina: The Resolve story
    How a 'mom and pop shop' became one of the world's largest salvage companies and is swimming against the tide set by the big boys
  • Junichiro Ikeda outlines his vision for MOL
    Junichiro Ikeda looks to the future, starting with the mega-merger that will transform the Japanese liner landscape
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management inks offshore wind deal
    Five-year contract signed alongside fellow group company NorSea.
  • BW Offshore notes improving market as profit returns
    Forth quarter profit helps FPSO specialist return to the black in 2017.
  • Wartsila inks deal with TMS Cardiff Gas
    Finnish group to maintain four LNG carriers for Economou company.
  • Gorgels takes top job in ABN Amro shipping reshuffle
    Merger of shipping and logistics comes amid confirmation the Gust Biesbroeck has left the bank.
  • Teekay LNG sells ship and secures fresh loan
    Opportunistic sale and latest refinancing package revealed in eventful fourth quarter report.
  • Oceanteam faces court probe in Norway
    OSV owner to be investigated over related-party transactions.
  • Employers agree 2.5% wage increase
    IBF talks limit wage inflation but employers make concessions on dock work.
  • Kenneth Hvid points to Teekay Corp 'inflection point'
    Fresh capital and the arrival of new ships lead to upbeat assessment from chief executive.
  • Teekay Offshore hit by newbuilding costs
    Profit lowered by transit of shuttle tankers to east coast of Canada.
  • Borr Drilling scoops Paragon rig fleet
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner adds 32 units in $232.5m deal.
  • Siem Offshore slashes its loss
    Finance and impairment costs drop for Norwegian OSV owner.
  • Robbers wield AK47s in latest Gulf of Guinea attack
    Nigerian incident saw repeated attempt by pirates to board moving vessel using ladders. d

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • HMM's 'U.S. Premium Service' moves over 10,000 TEUs
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday that it has moved over 10,000 TEUs of containers under its "U.S. Premium Service" where shipper...
  • Commerce confirms antidumping duties for Argentina, Indonesia biodiesel
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of biodiesel from In...
  • Navios Maritime Partners snags $35m
    Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has closed the previously announced o...
  • Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world
    It's hard to think of a year in which global trade was more under the microscope than it was in 2017, especially in North America. Under t...
  • MPC Container Ships continues fleet expansion
    Fledgling containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships AS is continuing to grow it's fleet at a rapid clip. The Norway-based compa...
  • Diana's net loss plunges deeper
    Diana Shipping Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 sank down to $436.9 million, much deeper than the net loss of $23.3 million f...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage growth continues in January
    Domestic truck tonnage growth continued in January 2018, rising 2 percent from the previous month and 8.8 percent year-over-year, according...
  • NWSA box volumes fall in January
    Combined container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 16.7 percent to 250,762 TEUs in January 2018, according to the most rece...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
  • Nigeria crude output currently under 1.8 mil b/d: minister
    Nigerian crude oil production remains under 1.8 million b/d, the country's oil minister said Thursday, noting Africa's largest oil producer will stay below that quota for the rest of 2018, as "advised" by OPEC.
  • OPEC seeks permanent Russia alliance to boost upstream investment: UAE minister
    A permanent alliance with Russia and other allies would be aimed at ensuring enough upstream investment in the oil industry to meet growing demand, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday.
  • US will not certify Iran nuclear deal: Pence
    The Trump administration will not certify the Iran nuclear deal, US Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of re-imposition of US sanctions on international sales of Iranian crude.
  • US crude stocks draw on fewer imports, more exports
    US Energy Information Administration data released Thursday showed a surprise draw in crude stocks last week, spurring a turnaround in oil futures that lifted NYMEX April crude back above $62/b.
  • Surprise US crude draw sparks turnaround in oil futures
    Oil futures rose Thursday after US Energy Information Administration data showed an unexpected draw in crude stocks last week, lifting NYMEX April crude $1.09 to $62.77/b.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean signs deal to buy H.E.C. Europe
    Challenging bunker market conditions has prompted Aegean to diversify its business model.
  • Global oil stocks may struggle to fall in 2019: Vitol
    Bake said "there is a huge amount of uncertainty even within our own organization about how best to respond" to the 0.5% sulfur cap in 2020.
  • Glencore sees steady rise in 2017 crude oil trading volumes
    Oil marketing volumes saw a meaningful increase, with Glencore marketing 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil last year, up 33% from 2016.
  • Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium at 1-year high on holiday surcharge, tight supply
    Because of the holidays, most of the barge operators have gone home, a Shanghai-based trader said.
  • European Commission fines Japan's K Line, NYK over car carrier cartel
    The cartel coordinated prices, allocated customers and exchanged commercially sensitive information about elements of the price, EC said.
  • Total to keep probing risky oil and gas frontiers: upstream chief
    Breuillac emphasized th strategic importance of North Sea as Total completes its purchase of Maersk Oil.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on firmer dollar despite API crude draw data

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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%.
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%)
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
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
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%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
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%)
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
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.
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
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
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%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
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.
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
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
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
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
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
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
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
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 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.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
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
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.
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%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
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
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
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
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%)
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%)
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.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
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%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
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
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
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%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
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.
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.
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
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
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
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.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
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.
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
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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%)
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.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
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.
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?
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
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
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%)
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
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
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.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
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
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
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
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
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
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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
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
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
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
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
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
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
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
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"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
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
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
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
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.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
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
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
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
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
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
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.
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
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
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
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.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
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
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
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
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
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
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
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
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.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
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
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
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
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
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
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
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
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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