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BRIEFS
August 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim in the red for US$33m in Q2 despite more sales
  • Singamas posts US$2.1m H1 loss due to higher costs and currency appreciation
  • Maersk beats Cosco in race to use Arctic route for container run
  • Genoa port may see 2018 cargo volumes drop 10pc due to bridge collapse
  • Rep Duncan Hunter, wife indicted for alleged misuse of campaign funds
  • Prince Rupert reaps benefits from quicker access to N American midwest
  • CP moves 1pc more Canadian grain in 2017-18 crop year to reach 25.8m tonnes
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers 500 aircraft engines from January-August
  • Plans to get Nippon Cargo carriers back to service
  • Smiths Detection offers effective lithium battery detection

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Zim posts increased revenues & throughput in Q2
  • Exemption of BCD & IGST on goods imported for donation for relief & rehabilitation of the people of Kerala affected by the floods up to 31.12.2018
  • Exports from SEZs up 30 pc in July
  • NSIGT handles 115 mt, the heaviest single lift parcel at JN Port
  • National Logistics Portal to bring all on one platform
  • NTC sends first consignment of flood relief materials to Kerala
  • Mukesh Kumar, VC & CEO of GMB, to grace MALA 2018 in Mumbai on Aug. 31

International Transport Journalweb site
  • By rail and road
  • Shipping remains flexible
  • A trans-Caspian addition
  • Field trial for HGVS with retrofitted e-drive
  • Acting security director takes Polb helm
  • Yusen UK expands e-commerce operations
  • Pruning back railcar repair network
  • H1/2018 upswing at port of Gothenburg
  • Emirates Skycargo cares for pets
  • Descartes acquires Pinpoint
  • Zim: higher box volumes and higher losses
  • Railroad debuts logistics centre Oklahoma City
  • Astana welcomes YTO's first international service
  • Rhenus enlarges footprint down under
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • New trio for Milestone in Missouri
  • New digital booking platform
  • Hamburg struggling with container throughput
  • 15 days for metal train from Kazakhstan to Turkey
  • ABC - heavylift skills in great demand

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Calls for Beijing to rethink its approach on Belt and Road
  • Sinopec taps Zhejiang Energy Group for fourth LNG terminal
  • Piracy fears grow over missing chemical tanker Pantelena
  • MSC box ships funded by CMB Financial Leasing and Doun Kisen

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Worried business chiefs claim Trump trade tariffs are damaging the US economy
  • Zim follows Q2 loss-making trend, joining box rivals in sea of red ink
  • Anxious Hamburg lags further behind rival ports as it waits for a deeper Elbe
  • Why ports are crucial to Britain's future
  • Unifeeder moves paper off the roads

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Hunter suspended from committee assignments
  • Vidalia Dock towboat repowered with Mitsubishi engines
  • Hybrid propulsion delivers environmental benefits
  • Training offers hands-on experience with LNG-fueled ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Odfjell's net results hit by terminal sale
    Bergen-based company says Chinese tariffs on US chemicals will not have much negative impact on seaborne trade volumes
  • Britain will clear truck freight inland after no-deal Brexit, ports sources believe
    The publication of a series of technical notes, which Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has termed 'practical and proportionate' advice in...
  • Navios reduces net loss
    Chief executive says her company is now seeing the positive effects of a healthier charter market
  • Europe's key ports issue 'no-deal' Brexit warning
    The two ports fear fresh produce trade will be particularly hit when customs checks and tariffs kick in in the...
  • Golar LNG eyes solid free cashflow in two to three years
    Golar LNG expects a supply-demand gap of 50m tonnes per year by 2025
  • Will China's tariffs hit Trump or dry bulk shipping?
    US-China dry bulk trade plays a small role in the overall picture, but cargo flows are still set to be...
  • Throughput figures show pressures on European box ports
    Hamburg and Gothenburg port figures fail to deliver growth
  • Britain to 'drop port import checks' in event of no deal Brexit
    Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called 'practical and proportionate' advice in case the UK leaves the...
  • Euronav sells 20-year-old suezmax amid fleet renewal
    World's largest crude carrier has been selling 20-year-old suezmaxes while taking delivery of four newbuilding vessels this year
  • BW Tankers says chief executive Revsbech has left 'amicably'
    Carsten Mortensen is BW Tankers' acting chief executive
  • Maersk vessel records 'highest load'
    Mumbai Maersk has loaded 19,038 teu to set a world record in loading the highest number of containers, according to...
  • Cascading opens new trade lanes for mid-range containerships
    Former Asia-Europe workhorses are now being farmed out to regional trades
  • Tanker upside expected
    Tanker deliveries so far this year trail 2017's figure, while scrapping has increased, according to Clarksons data
  • Sunrui wins more ballast water treatment system orders
    Orders come after Sunrui struck a deal to fit its BWTS to 89 vessels run by NYK
  • Höegh LNG sees second quarter profit plunge
    Update: Höegh Partners, the MLP unit, however generates the highest quarterly segment Ebitda and distributable cashflow achieved since its launch during...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker players brace for Sino-US trade war | Cargo rollovers cause chaos on transpacific | Moral exhortation will not bring...
  • CSIC appoints successor of detained general manager
    The appointment follows CSSC's earlier designation of CSIC's previous deputy general manager Yang Jincheng as its new general manager

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • ELD rules stoke NY-NJ chassis ownership, leasing
  • Proposed US truck regulatory relief would help shippers
  • China advised to take new approach to Belt and Road
  • Alliance shift sets up Hamburg port for return to growth
  • Blockchain primed to reduce shippers' paper costs
  • Container shipping dysfunction delivers US peak season chaos

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • Saudi-led military coalition foils Houthi attacks
    Yemen's Houthi militia were targeting commercial vessels with explosives-laden speedboats.
  • Golar provides limited FLNG project updates
    US-listed LNG carrier says four of Hilli Episeyo production trains online but discloses contracts for only two units, according to a Cowen analyst.
  • Odfjell widens loss amid impairment, taxes
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner sees revenue slip as market remains weak.
  • Anker and Nergaard sell as Kames grows Clarksons stake
    Two former RS Platou shareholders reduce stakes while long-term shareholder has added to its holding in shipbroking giant.
  • OSG's Norton talks up US-flag opportunities for HMD newbuildings
    Despite questions about the future of Israeli fuel contract, Jones Act operator embraces the benefits of early delivery and compliance with IMO Tier-III rules
  • Petrogress posts weaker profit in delayed filing
    Greek tanker owner down on key metrics and suffering from anaemic share price
  • Zhejiang Shipbuilding set to become luxury flats
  • Record year for Oslo Shipbrokers in face of tough competition
    Established Norwegian broker had a strong 2017
  • Wan Hai goes to China and Japan for feeder boxships
    Taiwanese line splits order to renew fleet between Japan Marine United and Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
  • XT Shipping adds to feeder boxship tally at HMD
    Israeli-based owner lifts total order at yard to six units
  • Flow of contaminated bunkers puts focus on testing practices
    Recent bunker contamination scandals in Singapore and the US Gulf should focus the sector's attention on ensuring a more rigorous testing regime, and clear contracts between those involved, write Toby Stephens and Paul Dean from law firm HFW
  • CMB to roll out trial of hydrogen as shipping's fuel of the future
    Alexander Saverys-led shipowner to use fuel for bulker and boxship testing as early as next year
  • OOCL shows hand on next generation of containerships
    Cosco-controlled company is opting for low-sulphur fuel oil but making its ships LNG-ready as it ducks scrubber solution
  • Delphis keeps its faith in midsize boxships with panamax purchase
    CMB's containership division acquires another German vessel as it takes the view that low prices mean the ships have legs for a few years
  • Historic Shanghai Shipyard to close as pressures take a toll
    China's oldest shipbuilder's 156-year existence will soon be consigned to the history books as it becomes the latest facility to give in to commercial and environmental strains
  • Pioneering US LNG bunker barge to go live next month
  • Second Dynagas Arc4 vessel secures approval to use NSR
  • Jovo expands its fleet with old and new tonnage deals
  • LNG carrier orderbook nudges towards 40 ships
  • Celsius newbuildings ordered charter-free
    Jeppe Jensen returns to the business with eco-vessels in his third encounter with LNG
  • Sinokor sends two LNG carriers for scrap
    Shipowner helps year's LNG vessel scrap total grow to 'record-breaking' five ships, with four months of the year still to run
  • OH Meling confident of weathering debt storm
    Norwegian tanker and offshore owner in negotiations with lender over loan repayments
  • Petro Sun Darya fights to regain control of anchor-handler
  • OSVs chalk up another month with more rigs
    Loss of a single offshore drilling rig in July offset by 22 units returning to work
  • History repeating itself provides evidence of offshore revival
    Analyst says strong market upswing imminent after key 1980 downturn events repeated
  • China's scrap import ban dredges up some gruesome consequences
    A new policy has shut down China's shiprecycling industry and has breakers chasing a new base. But the nation is starved of scrap steel and will get it where it can - even from sunken warships
  • Turkish shiprecycler confident of joining EU list of approved yards
    Leyal says it meets the European Union's technical standards but politics may affect its approval bid
  • Bunker industry is caught between legal rock and hard place
  • Auditor says oil-spill fund in sound financial health
    Global pollution fund convention gets the thumbs up even as Prestige compensation claims see cash in hand dip below £100m
  • Euronav to trial low-sulphur fuel oil on tanker
    Company chief executive Paddy Rodgers still wants clarity on fuel volumes in order to better estimate pricing
  • Parakou sells final MR tanker in STX series
  • BP takes Chinese-owned VLCC on one-year charter
    Tanker giant China VLCC aims to gain more global trading experience
  • Enesel inks scrubber-ready aframax tankers
    Newbuildings mark another stage in Greek shipowners' fleet-renewal plans
  • Greek supramax to be auctioned in Singapore
  • Ebe Maritime reveals newbuild tally as ultramaxes emerge
    Basile Aloy-led shipowner is sitting pretty after buying six bulkers at the bottom of the market
  • Viet Thuan moves into handymax sector
  • 'Crazy' pricing and strong results put StealthGas back on screen for investors
    Chief executive says huge void between fleet value and market cap opens door for bargain hunters.
  • Five cargoships grounded by storm
    Crew safe after vessels forced ashore at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • American Shipping sees lower profit
    Jones Act tanker owner's revenue remains flat amid seasonal slowdown in the spot market.
  • Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam will cost more than $30m to rebuild
    Massive reconstruction job lined up for the hull of Maersk Line's ultra large containership
  • Maersk Tankers and Klaveness Digital form new alliance
    New partners say they will be able to develop and launch products much more quickly now.
  • Golar LNG says rates to double in third quarter
    Owner optimistic due to ship shortage, despite loss widening in first six months.
  • Navios Maritime Holdings adds to fleet renewal efforts
    New York-listed owner reveals fresh ins and outs in long-running fleet upgrade.
  • Bibby Line's Cheshire declared a total loss
    Fire in fertiliser cargo caused so much damage that cost-effective repairs could not be carried out
  • Hoegh LNG stock ticks down after mixed second quarter
    Shares dip as expected as contract cancellations, a new time charter and financing progress all come to light.
  • Precious bulker cleared over fatal clash
    Khalid Hashim says Mayuree Naree not involved in trawler collision off India.
  • Borr Drilling sees revenue climb as rigs get to work
  • Ocean Yield stretches OSV deal
  • SolstadFarstad eyes further mergers and ship sales
    OSV giant taking action as liquidity shrinks amid second quarter loss.
  • Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC
    Newbuildings placed under Riga owner's management as its expansion continues.
  • BW Tankers chief executive Tina Revsbech departs
    "Amicable" exit comes with company in merger talks with Hafnia Tankers.
  • Reach Subsea back in black as revenue rises
    Norwegian OSV company says activity has increased through second quarter.
  • Japan brings in first Yemeni crude since 2015
    Samos Steamship aframax ships Masila cargo for JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy.
  • Euronav books $9m profit from scrapping suezmax
    US-listed tanker giant confirms disposal of last 1990s-built million-barrel tanker.
  • SOC sale lifts Siem Offshore profit to $90m
    OSV company boosted by offloading subsidiary to Subsea 7.
  • Hoegh LNG sees weaker second quarter profit
    But Oslo-listed FSRU specialist says there are "many business opportunities", especially in Asia.
  • EGAT looks to break Thailand's LNG import monopoly
    Power company seeking up to 1.5mtpa of gas in move that would liberalize country's supply.
  • Dof Subsea slips deeper into the red
    Norwegian owner quadruples its second quarter deficit in a 'challenging market.'
  • Sinanju Tankers steams ahead in a sea of uncertainty
    Singapore's Sinanju Tankers says the multitude of fuel types that ships will burn after the 2020 sulphur cap kicks in will make life far more complicated for bunker tanker operators
  • Hedge fund backs away from Overseas Shipholding
    Major shareholder Paulson & Co sells almost 2.7m shares of the Jones Act tanker owner.
  • Teekay LNG Partners issues $101m bond
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner expects to use proceeds to refinance existing debt or for general partnership purposes.
  • Nordic Shipholding widens half-year loss
    Danish product tanker owner faces risk of breaching loan covenants.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • CargoX 'smart' bill of lading aces test
    CargoX has successfully completed the first real shipment using the start-up's blockchain-backed "smart" bill of lading and will now make the solution commercially available, the company said in a statement.
  • Few support more tariffs
    The vast majority of companies and associations argued against a proposed $200 billion worth of tariffs in 2017 import value on products from China during testimony before an interagency government panel late Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. But a handful of manufacturers, including several in the metals sector, advocated for the Trump administration to either maintain or expand the proposed Section 301 tariffs list, which would be the third tranche of Section 301 tariff...
  • MSC leasing SeaCube containers
    Mediterranean Shipping Company will lease 2,000 containers from SeaCube Containers that are chilled by Carrier Transicold ' s innovative, natural refrigerant-based NaturaLINE refrigeration system.
  • Ex-Im Bank nomination advances
    The Senate Banking Committee unanimously voted to advance President Trump's nomination of Kimberly Reed for a full Senate vote to serve as the next president of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
  • Truck volumes continue 'robust' growth
    Domestic truck tonnage climbed 1.9 percent in July compared with the previous month after a revised 0.5 percent decline in June, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
  • Global automakers unite to fight tariffs
    Several major automobile manufacturing and parts associations have formed a coalition with the sole purpose of opposing tariffs on imports of vehicles and parts to the United States.
  • How to navigate peak season crunch
    Join experts from BNSF Railway, Alliance Shippers Inc. and FreightWaves at 2 p.m. ET Thursday as American Shipper brings you "Navigating New Realities: Peak Shipping Season Intermodal Outlook," a webinar you can't afford to miss.
  • Maersk boosts use of NYSHEX
    The New York Shipping Exchange said Maersk began using it to sell space on transpacific eastbound sailings this week.
  • Maritime shipping emissions decline
    Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime cargo shipping continued to decline last year, according to a recent report from nonprofit organization BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group.
  • Georgia gains inland port
    The Appalachian Regional Port officially opened in northwest Georgia's Murray County on Wednesday. The inland port is operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and served by Class I railway CSX, which provides a direct, 388-mile route to and from the deepwater Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal.
  • Exports to Iran net prison time
    A 38-year-old Canadian national was sentenced this week in a U.S. District Court in Seattle to three-and-a-half years in jail for conspiring to illegally export U.S.-made technologies to Iran.
  • Contanda bulking up Houston presence
    Contanda Terminals LLC, a provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services in North America, plans to build a storage terminal on its property along the Houston Ship Channel to support its expansion into the petrochemical and hydrocarbon storage markets.
  • Descartes picks up PinPoint
    Descartes Systems Group has acquired PinPoint, an Ontario, Canada-based GPS fleet tracking and mobile workforce management provider.
  • project44 builds out leadership team
    On Thursday project44 announced the appointment of what it called "four crucial hires" for the transportation and logistics technology provider.
  • PS Logistics buys D. Mosley Trucking
    PS Logistics has acquired the trucking assets of Lawty, Fla.-based D. Mosley Trucking and DMT Logistics Services.
  • Logistics group mobilizing for Hurricane Lane
    The Port of Honolulu and its terminal operations have been closed since Wednesday afternoon as a powerful hurricane is barreling down on the Hawaiian islands, and logistics firms from across the country are being asked to prepare to lend a hand if the storm causes damage.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 23, 2018
  • China's CNOOC to boost spending in H2 on exploration, development
    China's CNOOC Ltd. plans to increase spending in the second half of 2018 by more than double its capital expenditure
  • Total declares breakdown in North Sea strike talks
    Talks between Total and the Unite trade union behind repeated strikes in the North Sea broke down Thursday
  • Saudi energy minister denies report on cancelled Aramco IPO
    Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih denied a media report Thursday that the kingdom had cancelled a planned initial public offering of state oil company Saudi Aramco
  • Uncertain market outlook keeps Aramco IPO waiting
    Saudi Arabia says it is still searching for the best market conditions to float shares of its state-owned oil giant Aramco
  • NGO Clean Arctic Alliance questions Maersk on Arctic shipping fuel
    As the use of heavy fuel oil to power a vessel causes pollution and carries the risk of an oil spill.
  • CargoX's blockchain-based smart bill of lading has first successful trial
    At $15, the cost of such a safe electronic bill of lading was a mere fraction of the estimated usual price for a paper document.
  • China imposes 25% tariffs on US oil products
    The latest tariffs come in the midst of trade talks between the US and China on Wednesday-Thursday in Washington
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Shell conducts trials for new 0.5% sulfur marine fuel oil
    "We're giving customers an opportunity to test the new fuel to become more familiar with how the fuel performs in their vessels," Williams said.
  • European fuel oil backwardation supported by 10% on-year fall in Russian exports
    As supply reduces over the next two years and demand doesn't drop off until 2020 fuel will get tighter, a trader said.
  • Panamax ARA-USGC route sees rates hit eight-month high
    Panamax freight rates out of UK Continent hit an eight-month high due to very limited vessel availability for early September dates
  • FUTURES: Crude stable to lower amid mild profit-taking
    "The fall was driven by a fall in imports, which slid the most in six weeks to 7.52 million b/d," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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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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