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November 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe soars 19pc to US$707/TEU, USWC up 17pc to $1,588/FEU
  • CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU peak season surcharge November 15
  • New port chief: East coast PANYNJ better protected from trade war
  • Malaysia seeks Johor-S'pore rail, but at 36pc off US$756 million cost
  • Trump urges Boris, Farage to team up and drop the EU-approved deal
  • Services to India generated 105,000 TEU for Hamburg in Q1, up 17pc
  • Virginia begins Phase I of 55-foot dredging project ahead of schedule
  • Kerry Logistics sets up UK's Smiffys with Ningbo DC to the world
  • India farmers engaged in nationwide protest against 16-nation trade deal
  • Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services
  • Global Maritime Forum focuses on safe, sustainable solutions
  • IAG Cargo blames global slowdown for 9pc quarterly revenue decline
  • Dachser Air & Sea certified for pharma shipments on three continents
  • Envirotainer upgrades its Liege station to handle RAP e2 containers
  • Qatar Hamad Airport to build cargo terminal to support Qatar Airways
  • China's first aerotropolis to be built within the Zhengzhou Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Bahri inks MoU for sustainable development
  • First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra to test alternate route to North-East
  • Further disruption in container rates likely, says analysis
  • Lodestar & Swire Shipping in joint break-bulk service between New Zealand & North Asia
  • Milaha partners with Microsoft to build smart logistics platform
  • New Indonesia-Singapore / Malaysia-Thailand service from Nov. 12
  • Qwyk signs collaborative deal with Chain.io
  • Coal imports up in April-Sept.
  • Hambantota International Port in TSA with NYK
  • Port of New Orleans delivers its annual State of the Port luncheon
  • Portall Infosystems in tie-up with GMLS for e-learning platform
  • Trincomalee port being augmented
  • Finance Minister launches IT initiative for improved monitoring & pace of Customs clearance of imported goods
  • Agricultural exports down
  • India to appeal against WTO dispute panel's ruling on MEIS & EPCG
  • India will meet $ 5 tn economy goal faster than expected, says US Treasury Secretary
  • Controlling free market is damaging
  • South Asia moving towards becoming the centre of global growth, says IMF

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "It's essential to earn our money"
  • Fastest rail link between China and Germany
  • New direct route to Ireland
  • New responsibilities at K Line
  • First batch of Chinese locomotives arrives in Africa
  • Cosco enjoys a convincing Q3/2019
  • Qantas launches Cairns - Hong Kong cargo connection
  • Ceva Logistics strengthens its presence in Sri Lanka
  • Jaxport COO earns industry certification
  • USA: truckload carrier expands its intermodal footprint
  • Processing more cars at Philaport
  • Cancelled after 50 years of service
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Leschaco's branches in Belgium and Brazil gain AEO status
  • Eight HEVs help transporting exceptional loads
  • Tarros holds network meeting
  • K Line's woodchip carrier to set sail in 2022

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • DP World and CMA CGM's Terminal Link form JV for new berths at Le Havre
  • Air freight peak season is 'picking up nicely' - or is it?
  • Maersk targets forwarders as digital-first revolution spreads in Latin America
  • Cargo airlines cut back on routes and aircraft as soft market hits hard
  • DHL GF opens new 'competence centres' as China-Europe rail traffic grows
  • Michelle Ho appointed new president of UPS China
  • Rudolf Steiner and Mark Skinner move into leading EMEA roles at Swissport
  • Supply chain radar: DSV & K+N vs XPO & CHRW et al - Europeans beat Americans to the punch

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Hornblower enters the U.K. tour boat market
    Chicago-based Hornblower Cruises & Events has completed its purchase of City Cruises, the U.K.'s biggest tour boat operator. The milestone deal extends the Hornblower Group's international footprint into the U.K. market for
  • VIDEO: World's largest floating wind turbine sets sail
    The world's largest floating offshore wind turbine, an 8.4-megawatt (MW) an ABS-classed unit, recently departed for its final destination, the WindFloat Atlantic wind farm, 20 kilometers off the Portuguese coast of Viana
  • Eastern Shipbuilding launches RApport 2400 tug for E.N. Bisso
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. recently launched the RApport 2400 tug C.D. White, a ship-assist / escort tug for E.N. Bisso & Son Inc. of New Orleans LA. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd.
  • Coast Guard halts another illegal charter operation
    The Coast Guard continues its crack down on illegal charter boat operations. Among the latest caught in the net is a 75-foot pleasure craft carrying 22 passengers that was boarded Saturday, Nov.
  • Havyard Group and PowerCell working on most powerful maritime fuel cell system yet
    Gothenburg headquartered PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a contract with Norway's Havyard Group ASA to develop the design the technical specifications for a zero-emissions fuel cell system. The aim is to design
  • Gulf of Guinea: Pirates seize nine crew from JJ Ugland bulker
    Pirates kidnapped nine crew members from the 58,105 dwt JJ Ugland owned bulker Bonita early on Saturday when the vessel was at anchor of Cotonou, the largest port in Benin. According to

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia
    A Russian chemical oil tanker exploded on Sunday while anchored
  • Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better
    'Current exhaust gas cleaning systems have proven themselves to be reliable, effective means of dramatically improving air emissions without impacting...
  • Pirates abduct four crew members from tanker off Togo
    The European Navigation-owned product tanker Elka Aristole was attacked by armed men on Monday
  • Chemical tankers to take a hit from EU ban on palm-based biodiesel
    The EU's demand for palm-based biodiesel is expected to decrease in the long term on concerns about excessive deforestation
  • BW Group reverses position on Hafnia
    Hafnia slashes offering target from $345m to between $230m and $287.5m, while BW Group scraps $25m share sale
  • Brexit extension relieves pressure on UK logistics sector
    Latest Brexit delay should not trigger a renewed drive by shippers to secure more warehouse space
  • Carriers hope for trade war truce before next round of tariffs
    Removal of seasonal, China-produced goods from tariff schedule seen as critical to re-energising transpacific trade
  • Sovcomflot secures lease financing and long charter for Arctic 2 LNG carrier
    Russian tanker giant agrees lease financing with VEB.RF Group and charter with Novatek for first Arctic 2 LNG carrier
  • Yilport Holdings chief executive Christian Blauert resigns
    Chairman Robert Yuksel Yildirim will become chief executive until a successor is found
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Liquid market for LNG still looks some way off | LNG progress offers lessons for future fuels...
  • Indonesia nickel ore export ban hits supramax rates
    Rates on voyages from South China via Indonesia back to South China, fell as low as $11,031 per day on...
  • Platts unveils time charter indices for scrubber and non-scrubber bulk carriers
    The vessel speed and consumption used in these TCE calculations are derived by market survey and reflect market practice for...
  • World boxship fleet update: Slowing growth
    Low number of deliveries in October keeps boxship fleet in equilibrium despite lack of scrapping
  • Canada's seaports to see 'robust growth' in the coming decade
    Growing trade at Canada's ports will spur new investment for the main railway links connecting the ports to inland markets...
  • Yangzijiang wins Navibulgar bulker orders
    The latest orders followed four 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers and three 82,000 dwt dry bulkers which the builder...
  • Capital Product aims for more boxships
    Other moves may include a name change to better reflect the current business
  • Pirates seize crew from Norwegian bulker in Gulf of Guinea
    The Ugland-owned Bonita supramax was anchored off Benin when pirates abducted members of the crew

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • PhilaPort counts on volume growth as expansion nears end
  • Maersk's reinvention puts decarbonization at forefront
  • Ag shippers blame ocean carriers, terminals for demurrage
  • Complexities test Indian supply chain reform efforts
  • Tariffs, capacity cuts spark surge in trans-Pacific spot market

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Danaos: Boxship demand will outpace supply in 2020
    Danaos Corp expects boxship demand to exceed supply next year, marking the first time that has happened in almost a decade. The New York-listed owner is forecasting up to a 4% spike in containerised trade in 2020, based on the International Monetary Fund's outlook for 3.5% GDP growth next year. Meanwhile, boxship capacity worldwide is set to grow only 3%, chief executive Dr John Coustas said. D
  • US removes tanker and owner from Venezuela sanctions blacklist
    The US government has removed a ship and its one-time owner from its list of sanctioned entities. Marshall Islands-registered Monsoon Navigation Corp and the 106,200-dwt aframax Oceano (built 1994) are off the blacklist maintained by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (Ofaq), the agency said Monday. Sanctioned Cosco subsidiaries back off troublesome tankers The two wer
  • Trio chase owner after runaway heavylift vessel crashes
    Three companies are seeking more than $6.5m from a group of heavylift companies after its vessel got loose on the Sabine River in May. In two lawsuits, the trio accuse Versabar, Versamarine and Versabuild of negligence after the VB-10,000 broke away from its moorings during a storm that battered east Texas. Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company o
  • Regulatory delays put brake on US windfarm vessel gold rush
    Billions still beckon for first-movers, but uncertainty remains in a sector that is approaching tipping point, lawyer says
  • We must adapt to change or we will become extinct, LOC boss warns
    Specialist technical consultancy and salvage company is trying to help shape the future, rather than simply keeping up with industry trends
  • P&I clubs 'brace' themselves for IMO 2020 risk as deadline looms
    Shipowners will require compliance cover for the new fuel rules but many of the potential pitfalls remain unknown
  • Kuok launches offer to take POSH private
    The Kuok family has launched a bid to acquire all the outstanding shares in PACC Offshore Services Holding (POSH), one of Asia's largest operators of offshore support vessels. Nine ships could hit sales block as POSH winds up joint venture The voluntary conditional cash offer is being undertaken by Quetzal Capital, a vehicle formed by certain members of the Kuok Group of companies. Quetzal is o
  • Court backs insurers in general average battle after MPP grounding
    Navalmar UK misses out as high court judge says "actionable" fault means nothing is payable
  • Maduro pledges cash to finish ARS tanker pair
    Venezuelan president to revive Argentinean order after yard's union leaders approached him in restaurant
  • WinGD: shipowners will need to trial new fuels by 2030 to hit IMO 2050 targets
    Emissions expert says the industry must get an early look at alternative bunkers, or carbon goals will be missed
  • Court lines up sale of EMAS Offshore anchor-handler
    Lewek Teal could be sold in Namibia in dispute with shiprepair yard
  • Bank of China, ICBC set up shop in Greece
    Shipping believed to be key driver of Chinese lenders' decision to establish Athens branches
  • Four abducted and one wounded in second pirate attack off West Africa
    Second piracy attack in three days in waters off West Africa
  • Havyard Group developing hydrogen fuel cells for ferries
    Norway's Havyard Group and PowerCell Sweden are jointly developing a zero-emissions fuel cell system that could be deployed on a Havila Kystruten ferry in the future. Havyard losses greater than expected, risks breaching loan covenants Stockholm-based PowerCell develops and manufactures hydrogen-powered fuel cells that produce electricity and heat with no emissions other than water. The two c
  • Lixin makes newbuild breakthrough with bulker order
    Chinese shipyard reported to have inked its first major vessel order from domestic company
  • Mississippi mix-up costs bulker charterer in arbitration ruling
    Tribunal backs owner despite invalid notice of readiness ahead of a grounding
  • Hafnia downsizes Oslo share placement due to 'tanker stock volatility'
    Hafnia's largest shareholder BW Group has had a change of heart and now plans to build, not shrink, its stake in the product tanker owner.
  • Broker GRS opens up in Japan with COLI venture
    Specialist renewables shipping shop makes good on Asian expansion plan
  • Novellas Union joint venture offloads last five product tankers
    Lenders sell final vestiges of partnership between Union Maritime and Apollo Global Management
  • Sovcomflot locks in financing and charter for first Zvezda Arc7
    Russian shipowner to build pilot Arc7 for Arctic LNG 2 project at domestic yard, with a little help from South Korea
  • Finaval master breaks leg on aframax
    Captain of Neverland Dream evacuated in rough seas off France
  • Singapore arrests 11 seafarers in bunker probe
    Crew from two tugs held for alleged illegal transaction
  • First Steamship signs deal for new kamsarmax
    Taiwanese owner paying $33.5m for latest bulker acquisition.
  • Three killed in explosion on Russian tanker
    Chief officer and two others thrown from Zaliv Amerika off Nakhodka
  • EU ban on palm-based biodiesel expected to hurt chemical tankers
    Volume of palm oil trade on the Southeast Asia-Europe route to decline from 2019, says Drewry
  • Nine crew taken hostage from JJ Ugland bulker off Benin
    Norwegian shipowner said incident took place early Saturday off port of Cotonou
  • Platts launches dual TCEs for scrubber, non-scrubber ships
    Indexes to reflect average difference between returns for respective routes under each vessel class

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Horrible revenues reported by container maker/lessor COSCO Shipping Development
    It's an income statement of two halves for COSCO Shipping Development, which both leases container ships while also making and leasing ocean shipping boxes. Revenues...
  • Uber Freight continues to grow network, but losses widen
    Uber Freight sees loads more than double on a year-over-year basis, but the division's losses increased as well. Investors will now likely mull over these...
  • UPS expects soaring holiday returns; peak day 26% higher than 2018
    UPS expects tsunami of returns this holiday season
  • Uber, Lyft defend independent contractor model on Capitol Hill
    Uber plans to release safety report by end of the year.
  • California Trucking Association VP urges caution on electric truck manufacturing standard
    The rule would require half of all new medium- and heavy duty truck sales sold in California by 2030 to be zero-emissions vehicles.
  • Today's pickup: Logistics and analytics: A perfect marriage; central casting takes its lumps at UPS.
    Logistics and analytics are a perfect marriage, U.S. Chamber wants action not words on trade. Central casting fails at UPS as CEO heir apparent unexpectedly...
  • US Navy officer, wife face charges of attempted illegal export
    False submission of shipment information in the U.S. government's Automated Export System helps sink scheme to smuggle military-style inflatable boats and engines to China, according...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/4
    After Friday's trading session, volatility appears to be creeping back into the Trucking Freight Futures market.
  • BNSF's third-quarter net earnings grow
    Lower operating expenses helped to increase profits.
  • IAG to acquire Air Europa in all-cash deal
    Acquisition strengthens IAG's position in South American market
  • TRATON Group warns of intensifying trucking slump despite higher Q3 results
    Truck maker TRATON Group S reported higher revenue and profit for the first nine months of the year, but warned of a tougher 2020 with...
  • CBP issues penalty-mitigation guidelines for wood packaging violations
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports keep watch for untreated wood packaging in cargo shipments to prevent the spread of wood-boring pests.
  • Tech Connections: Limited interaction between demand and supply creates downstream inefficiencies
    With shippers and carriers unable to predict rates or capacity in the spot market from month to month, can a better alternative be developed by...
  • Quick burst of early-week snow for the Rockies
    Several inches of snowfall, very slick roads for portions of the northern Rockies. Minor freight movement delays possible.
  • How Signal Ocean's software is transforming ship chartering
    An exclusive interview with Greece's Ioannis Martinos on what's next for Signal Ocean.
  • Ecommerce drives 3Q gains at Canada's Cargojet
    Story updated 11/42019, 2:45 p.m. Canadian overnight air cargo provider Cargojet [TSE: CGJTF] increased its third-quarter adjusted pretax earnings by 24% to $39.1 million compared...
  • Fashion supply chains can reduce counterfeiting and power inequality by adopting blockchain
    Blockchain as a decentralized and immutable ledger can help stakeholders within fashion supply chains to improve trustability, reduce counterfeit products and increase labor equality across...
  • DHL launches China-Germany rail express
    Transit times of 10-12 days are promised on the new service from DHL Global Forwarding.
  • Moody's lowers freight rail industry outlook to negative for 2020
    The credit ratings firm sees coal and intermodal volumes under continued pressure next year.
  • White Paper - Leveraging the Benefits of Dash Cam Technology
    This white paper explores the pros and cons that companies consider when deciding whether or not to implement dash cameras.
  • Charges against Russian trucking owner now include bribery, kickbacks, murder-for-hire plot
    A federal grand jury recently indicted a Russian trucking owner - who is already awaiting trial on charges that include a $150 million military kickback...
  • White Paper - The ROI Behind Freight Visibility
    This eBook shares the trends and challenges driving visibility in the supply chain today.
  • Diesel's market dominance earns respect but little love
    With diesel fuel powering 97% of all heavy-duty trucks, it seems silly to predict its industry dominance will end. But don't tell that to California...
  • Visibility into operations is the biggest issue plaguing supply chains
    Supply chains are now more susceptible than ever to macroeconomic trends and the rise of consumer expectations in the context of last-mile delivery. To alleviate...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
  • Hong Kong-based NewOcean Petroleum delivers first 0.5% marine fuel
    NewOcean Petroleum has started the supply of low sulfur bunker fuel this month.
  • Crude settles higher, following equities rally
    Crude futures settled higher Monday, rising with equities.
  • Vopak plans chemical storage expansions; near completion of IMO 2020 capacity
    Tank storage company Royal Dutch Vopak has delivered most of its fuel oil capacity conversions for IMO 2020.
  • Rotterdam Q3 bunker sales down 5.6% on year on decline in fuel oil sales
  • Open interest for Nov middle distillates on ICE falls 20% on slow demand momentum

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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
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
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.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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