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August 31, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • RCL to run two separate service to Cambodia and Thailand from Singapore
  • HMM box throughput at Busan Port reaches record 1.2m TEU
  • US Q2 GDP revised upward to 4.2pc
  • US rolls out aid to farmers suffering from financial loss in trade war
  • Verifavia reminds shipping companies of imminent IMO DCS deadline
  • Maersk uses CargoSphere's platform to automatically notify customers of rates
  • DB Schenker offers booking platform for land transport in Germany
  • Changi air cargo edges up 2.1pc in July
  • Airfreight volume growth in Asia Pacific accelerates in July: AAPA
  • EmiratesSkyCargo flies relief supplies to flood victims in India's Kerala state

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • 'I want the Indian trade fraternity to benefit from our expertise'
  • Clarification on Total Movements article
  • Shipping Portal to be launched soon to ensure transparency & efficiency in the sector: Mansukh Mandaviya
  • APM Terminals uses drones to improve safety & efficiency
  • New wage agreement signed for port & dock workers
  • All roads lead to MALA 2018 today
  • Ganga Rejuvenation also about generating wealth out of waste

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Back to its roots
  • Forestry and bulk freight feed Kiwi earnings
  • Gefco renews contract with Maiori Design
  • Maersk to undertake Arctic trial
  • Imboden turns his back on Swiss Post
  • UPS gets OK to ship biological samples from Viracopos
  • Poland: facelift for 63 km of track
  • U-Freight sees AOG logistics services 'soar'
  • Spanish ports on the rise
  • US class I railroad develops hub in Canada
  • New head of Swensk Sjöfart in October
  • Zurich airport invites YOU to 70th birthday party
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Kuehne + Nagel establishes one European region
  • DSV: Swift leadership change for Europe unit
  • Testing multimodal shipping from Japan to Russia
  • Airfreight traffic growth lowest since May 2016
  • Erck Rickmers sells bulker fleet to Star Bulk

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • Dredging raises the bar on pipeline safety
  • BW LPG opts for LPG bunkers
  • Productivity data show bigger vessels offer mixed bag of benefits and drawbacks for stakeholders
  • Star Bulk to buy up to seven vessels from ER Capital
  • NYK Line consolidates four logistics subsidiaries
  • Fuel efficiency demands shorten LNG vessels' lifespan
  • Growing Brazil-China crude trade to boost VLCC demand
  • Shipping ranks high on Hong Kong's talent list
  • COSCO Energy Shipping weakened by oil market, tanker rates
  • HMM needs financial backing, says KOBC chief
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, COSCO shipbuilding unit launch scrubber project

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • Canada and US push for a new North America free-trade agreement
  • US-China trade war provides a bonus for Kerry Logistics as H1 profits soar
  • 'Haulage at the click of a button' - hi-tech start-up aims to ease port congestion
  • Impact of IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel rule will be "close to a perfect storm", says Maersk
  • MSC finally warming to social media
  • Hermes and Seko Logistics join hands in Germany

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • MHI-MME launches new MET turbocharger models
  • Iridium and Rolls-Royce cooperate on autonomous ship connectivity
  • Young Brothers takes delivery of first of four new tugs
  • GulfMark Offshore: We'll talk to Harvey Gulf
  • Maersk product tanker retrofitted with world's largest rotor sails

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • BW LPG eyes 'world-first' LPG-fuelled very large gas carriers
    Oslo-listed company's net losses widen on dismal market conditions and near-term outlook remains 'cautious' Related Stories Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry
  • Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates
    Norwegian owner charters out one ship for up to 12 months at $85,000 per day, in line with the market Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance'
  • Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses
    Singapore-based company, which listed on Nasdaq in New York in June, saw revenues drop in its dry bulk and tankers... Related Stories Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry
    Sir Alan Massey to step down at the end of October, after leading Britain's flag state and coastguard activities since... Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn
  • DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance'
    DP World's move into feedership operations is a logical step in creating a multimodal response to carrier power over terminals Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn
  • Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn
    Carrier says regulatory compliance will drive up costs but that there are no concerns over low-sulphur fuel availability Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering
  • MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push
    Japanese group to work with AI guru on digitalisation Related Stories Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock
  • Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red
    Business of shipping foreign-trade crude oil posted an operating loss of Yuan425.7m versus an operating profit of Yuan428.5m during the... Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock
  • Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock
    No oil pollution to the environment and no damage to the vessel, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering
  • Odfjell eyes new bond offering
    Chemical tanker and terminal owner suffered a $120m loss in the second quarter of 2018 Related Stories Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business
  • Viewpoint: Mothers know best
    Mother of cruise firm president called passenger Kay Longstaff a 'stupid woman' who had cost the company $600,000 after she... Related Stories Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars Alarm raised over fuel contamination cases Shipping faces up to trade wars
  • Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital Holding-linked ships
    The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totalling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment
  • Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86
    British billionaire had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping in... Related Stories NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships
  • NYK to integrate domestic terminal business
    Two parties have agreed to merge UNI-X Crop and Nippon Container Terminals Co Related Stories SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86
  • SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment
    Shanghai-listed company says the container shipping industry is still in a "long cycle of dismal" troubled by oversupply of vessels, despite... Related Stories Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red
  • Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships
    The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totaling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings
  • Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86
    Billionaire British heir had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping... Related Stories First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • US truck shippers prep for higher 2019 spending
  • ILA votes next month on US East/Gulf coast master contract
  • Asia-US ocean importers forced to turn to air services
  • Former Prince Rupert chief to head Quebec container project
  • 3PL Mahindra buys stake in India logistics tech startup
  • Shippers reacting to higher costs via CSX interchange reboot
  • Ocean carriers benefiting from bigger ships, as terminals strain

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • Bunker costs, freight rates sink Cosco profits
    "Historical low" in international oil transportation dents Chinese state shipowner's bottom line.
  • Ship Finance issues $72m bond
    Fredriksen company raises money for fleet expansion with five-year Norwegian bond.
  • AG Shipping tied to second tanker buy
  • Emerging market wobbles look unlikely to shake global economy
    Turkey's slide into economic crisis after the US imposed sanctions has raised fears of contagion, but global stability and growth appears unchallenged, writes global strategist Alexandre Tavazzi
  • ADS Crude Carriers debuts on Oslo Merkur
  • Kalani shareholder legal action to drag into 2019
    Fraud lawsuits against DryShips, Top Ships, Diana Containerships and low-profile investment firm are grinding their way through US court system
  • Buybacks strengthen Economou's hold on DryShips
  • Modern boxships fetch premium as charter rates continue to slide
    Rising fuel prices tilt market in favour of younger vessels
  • New technology may impress but to succeed it must offer real value
    Exciting new ship technologies may appear to offer near boundless promise, but the reality remains that hardware and software need to deliver results for shipowners and operators
  • Japanese owner trio scoops bulk of Evergreen newbuilds
    Bangkokmax feeders will be built by three yards in Asia, with Imabari winning lion's share of construction
  • Transpacific lines make hay in peak season as tariffs loom
    Rising freight rates lead to 'extra loaders' deployed as boxship operators cash in
  • First Arc7 unit for Yamal's second train delivers early
  • LNG carrier charter rates start to firm ahead of winter
    Shipowners are holding out on fixing their tonnage for time-charter business in the hope that richer pickings are still to come
  • Developers target JSK's new barge-based FSRU
  • Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making
    Renewal is in the air, after the global downturn, the Car Wash scandal and a falling domestic economy all combined to bring down the biggest market for vessels
  • Owners gnaw at thick Petrobras armour with legal wins on 'blocking'
    Foreign shipowners find their legal teeth in Brazil against one of the world's most powerful offshore vessel charterers
  • Methanol offers simple path to lower emissions - trade group
    The Stena Germanica pioneers use of niche fuel, along with Waterfront's vessels
  • Uljanik proves size does not always matter
  • Shipping is innovative but testing takes time - CMT
  • NGO Shipbreaking unconcerned by EC's Shree Ram inspection
  • Skuld and Eide probed over 'illegal' demo deal
    Oslo-based insurer and former owner face Norwegian investigation over the scrapping of a heavylift vessel in Pakistan
  • Material advantage: seeking alternatives to reliance on steel
    RAMSSES project turns spotlight on using composites to increase competitiveness of European-built ships
  • Growing portfolio of solutions to tackle emissions but no 'natural winner' so far
    Lloyd's Register's marine boss says a 'natural replacement' for residual fuels will shape the vessels of the future
  • Autonomy creates big challenges for maritime conventions
    The IMO must rewrite its rules if owners are to adopt a new generation of vessels
  • Magic bullet is needed to meet IMO's CO2 target
    MSI boss says 'easy wins' have already been taken off the table
  • Fehn provides shortsea testbed for rotors
    Wind-assisted sail system working as planned and promising substantial fuel savings
  • Japanese yards and operators join forces in i-shipping project
    Digitalisation campaign is encouraging collaboration to create the shipping and shipbuilding industry of the future
  • Japan's Otsubo: Fully manned vessels not cost-effective
  • Winds of change bring prospects of big fuel savings
    Decades-old technology sees Flettner ships take off and Norsepower says it could one day be a 'no-brainer' on certain vessel types
  • Combining technologies will help shipping power forward - Wartsila
    Company's innovation specialist says LNG as a fuel will play a key role but he calls for a holistic approach to the develop of all ship design technologies
  • VHE project shows value of waste heat
    Engine range planned to tap into exhaust gas or cooling circuit heat streams to boost efficiency
  • Transformation in shipping sparked by IMO's vision of fossil-free future
    Technology revolution is underway as the industry faces the challenge of replacing fuel oil with renewable energy, writes Geoff Garfield in London
  • Zero-carbon fuels only path to meet IMO ambitions - ICS' Bennett
    Shipowners body says technology will deliver but challenge is scaling up for deepsea tonnage
  • Full autonomy not suitable for all vessel types
    But some of the technology can still be applied, including intelligent awareness
  • Battery technology packs more of a punch
    Seacor claims hybrid power solution will cut emissions and 'facilitate our compliance with environmental regulations'
  • Nanjing Tanker looks to China yards for MR product tanker sextet
    State-owned shipowner weighs up Tier-III compliant newbuilds to renew fleet
  • Martins scoops Fonasba's ship agent award
  • China Navigation flips modern bulker in asset-play transaction
  • Shelton Navigation makes first expansion in three years
  • Manta resumes fleet expansion by buying bulker from Dabinovic
  • Greeks renew dry bulk fleets with rare handy buys
    Order Shipping and British Bulkers make purchases as compatriots remain cautious over the sector
  • Ackermann's eyes still fixed on building 'LPG powerhouse'
    BW LPG chief voices continued appetite for merger with Dorian LPG.
  • Sovcomflot excludes secondhand buys from tanker fleet renewal
    Chief financial officer says buying trading ships is like purchasing a used car.
  • NYK and Mitsubishi form terminals JV
    Japanese companies consolidating domestic operating companies.
  • Boxships to boost MPC Capital in second half
    German group hopeful of shipping upturn after weaker first half.
  • Topaz slashes loss as revenue rises
    OSV player says growth was supported by increasing exploration and production in second quarter.
  • GulfMark will talk to Harvey Gulf over merger
    But US OSV player still says Tidewater offer is in shareholders' best interest.
  • BW LPG claims world first in LPG fuelling of VLGCs
    Martin Ackermann says retrofitting move places company as a global pioneer.
  • Brunvoll to power cable-layer at Ulstein Verft
    Norwegian supplier wins deal for new Nexans ship.
  • ICG hit by ferry woes in first half
    Technical problems and a late delivery hurt Irish owner.
  • Grindrod Shipping adds five ultramax resales
    Nasdaq bulker and tanker newcomer starts with a loss but expands fleet with newbuildings.
  • Lomar boxship briefly held over collision
  • Nord/LB starts talks with new investors as losses fall
    German shipping lender working on new capitalisation plan that could see outsiders brought in.
  • Odfjell jumps on bond bandwagon
    Tanker owner becomes latest company to hit the road to raise money in Oslo.
  • Awilco LNG reduces red ink as rates jump
    Norwegian LNGC owner sees revenue rise in second quarter as rates soar 50%.
  • MOL brings in AI professor as consultant
    Japanese group will work with machine learning pioneer Tomoharu Nagao on digitalisation.
  • Seno Kisen orders kamsarmax
    Japanese owner adds new bulker contract at Namura Shipbuilding.
  • Icon Offshore ties up two OSVs for up to four years
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator also reports narrowing of second quarter net loss.
  • ASL trims red ink, but still ends year with big loss
    Singapore-listed company battles weak offshore markets, but infrastructure work offers hope.
  • Alang recycler Priya Blue 'hopeful' of EU approval
    Indian cash buyer and shipbreaker has made a "huge financial investment" to meet European Commission's recycling standards.
  • Indian scrapping hurt by falling rupee, cheap steel imports
    Ship recycling business has dipped by a third, forcing yard closures.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • Executive Moves: SEKO, Foreship
    Mike Powell has returned to SEKO Logistics, this time as chief technology officer. And F oreship has promoted Viktor Gingsjo to the newly created position of head of project management services.
  • Trump expands Section 232 exclusion process
    President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation allowing the Commerce Department to provide targeted relief from Section 232 import quotas on steel and aluminum, Commerce noted in a press release Wednesday night.
  • Private equity bets on Brazilian trucking
    Brazilian trucking technology startup CargoX recently closed a new funding round worth $60 million, according to a report from online news outlet Axios.
  • Kerry Logistics ramps up profit
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. saw double digit profit and revenue growth for the first six months of 2018 from the corresponding prior-year period, fueled by strong Asia trade and increasing volume in the region.
  • COSCO: Slim profit for first half
    COSCO Shipping Holdings said Thursday that it had eked out a profit attributable to equity holders of the company of 40.8 million Chinese yuan renminbi (RMB) or approximately $6 million in the first six months of this year compared with a profit of 1.86 billion RMB in the same period last year.
  • More carriers embracing scrubbers, LNG
    More shipping companies are ordering scrubbers or equipping their ships so that they can use liquefied natural gas as fuel in order to meet the requirements by the International Maritime Organization to reduce sulfur in ship engine emissions.
  • EAR adjusted after missile control meetings
    The Bureau of Industry and Security on Thursday amended the Export Administration Regulations in line with changes to the multilateral Missile Technology Control Regime Annex agreed to by MTCR member countries at the October 2017 Plenary in Dublin, Ireland, and the May 2017 Technical Experts Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, BIS said in a final rule.
  • 'Volatile' trade talks drag on air freight
    Growth in global air freight volumes slowed for the third straight month in July as international trade tensions continued to dampen demand.
  • ITC: Canadian newsprint imports not harmful
    The U.S. International Trade Commission's five commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday that the U.S. newsprint manufacturing industry is not harmed by imports from Canada, ending the imposition of antidumping and

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Crude complex settles higher on strong US gasoline demand
    Crude futures settled higher Thursday in response to data showing strong US gasoline demand ahead of the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend
  • Rotor sails installed on Maersk LR2 product tanker to test fuel savings
    Rotor sails, which are used to provide additional propulsion to vessels, have been installed on the Maersk Pelican, an LR2 product tanker
  • BW LPG to retrofit dual-fuel LPG/fuel oil engines to four VLGCs
    The company will be able to reduce its sulfur oxide emissions by up to 97% with LPG propulsion.
  • Norway's Hoglund starts new LNG, power units for IMO 2020 change
    Hoglund Gas Solutions and Hoglund Power Solutions have been formed ahead of IMO 2020.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Iran threatens to withdraw from nuclear deal
    Analysts expect the US sanctions will eventually shut in 1 million b/d or more of Iranian exports, with customers already cutting back purchases.
  • FUTURES: Oil holds up on support from US stock draw, Iran sanctions
    Europe is a key outlet for Iran's oil, taking around 700,000 b/d, roughly a third of Iran's total crude exports.
  • Sinochem to import gasoil for domestic sale in rare move: source
    China usually faces an oversupply in the domestic market.

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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