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December 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 4.4pc to US$800/TEU, USWC up 7.4pc to $1,509/FEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in Tangier terminal as strategic container hub
  • Biofuels to grow in use to meet IMO rules, and cut carbon emissions
  • ICTSI to double capacity as it boosts efficiency at Congo terminal
  • Salvage industry struggles with shortage of income generating business
  • Trump's solar panel tariff injuncted by US Court of International Trade
  • PANYNJ ExpressRail set record - 666,381 TEU, up 1.2pc in October
  • Old Dominion Freight Line revenue advances despite softer market
  • Kong Hing Agency where communication is straight and to the point
  • Remote box management is a reefer game changer says Hamburg Sud
  • Globelink: Few as good at saying what they do and doing what they say
  • Hong Kong Airlines near bankruptcy as it seeks for rescuer to pay bills
  • South Africa washes its hands of its near bankrupt flag carrier SAA
  • IAG Cargo's finalist to test machine learning for ULD management

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2019
  • Action plan for coastal shipping prepared: Minister
  • APL launches new Asia Subcontinent Express 8 service
  • Container shipping remains under pressure
  • DNV GL awards Hudong-Zhonghua AiP certificate for gas-fuelled 25,000-TEU containership design
  • MSC investing in green & efficient fleet through major container shipping investment programme
  • Cabinet approves Fourth Code of labour laws to be introduced in Parliament
  • Commerce Ministry seeks clear identification of 'other' imports
  • Govt has not authorised any private entity to import fertilisers, but monitors imports
  • NEFT transactions 24x7 from Dec. 16
  • Sugar mills produce less till Nov.
  • The aim is an integrated, seamless, efficient, reliable, green, sustainable & cost-effective logistics network: Goyal
  • Eminent speakers & panelists to deliberate on key issues at South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 in Chennai on Wednesday

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Special treatment for very special air cargo
  • Certified in IT security
  • Geodis ships 23 million units in the USA
  • Neil Watkins appointed group sales & marketing director
  • European cargo carriers publish first policy manifesto
  • Significant rail investments follow transport order
  • DNV presents a new system of rules for LNG
  • Bolloré Logistics inaugurates Blue Hub in Singapore
  • Jaxport Board extends CEO Green's contract
  • "Benvenuti" to Fedex' new B767F
  • PIL enhances its services
  • CO2 transport by rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Miebach takes over Suisseplan
  • Wes Wheeler to lead UPS healthcare and life sciences unit
  • Responding to pharma transport demand in Memphis
  • Competition commission reviews planned takeover
  • Economic engines from Winterthur

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Exclusive: Transparency call as IATA is rapped over CASS cargo payments
  • Eddie Stobart Logistics shareholders accept DBAY takeover, despite union warning
  • Market monitor part 3: Green shoots of recovery in air cargo growth?
  • Happier new year in sight for ocean carriers as spot rates hold steady
  • Integrator parcel rate rises will add millions to shipper costs, warning
  • Deutsche Bahn and ADP take a stake on Skyport drone delivery start-upv
  • Inside Flexport: an interview with its head of internal communications
  • A view from China: the air cargo market this year - and next
  • Supply chain radar: Broken Toll Group looking terminal
  • Supply chain radar: Boom! Fearless Seaspan hits three-year high - investors love it again
  • On the wires: MBO target Clipper shines - enough for a big premium?
  • On the wires: A worst ever 2% payout rise? Another red flag for CH Robinson...
  • Supply chain radar: WiseTech at new low absent the next deal to feed the syndrome

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Inland waterways HR guru to speak at TTB 2020
    Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming TTB event, to be held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza
  • GAO: Navy faces "persistent and substantial" maintenance delays
    The U.S. Navy continues to face persistent and substantial maintenance delays that affect the majority of its maintenance efforts and hinder its attempts to restore readiness, says a report released this week
  • Meyer Turku shipyard delivers new Costa flag ship
    After a couple of delays (see earlier story), Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard yesterday delivered the 180,000 gt, 6,552 passenger, Costa Smeralda to Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation & plc.
  • USCG: Towboat charter complexities can lead to TSMS gaps
    The U.S. Coast Guard's Inspection and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert (12-19) warning that the complexities of charter arrangements in the inland towing industry can lead to gaps in
  • Norden explores use of lignin-based biofuel
    Danish ship operator Norden A/S has entered into a partnership with Kvasir Technologies, a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark that has a patented technology to produce fuel from plant material.
  • ABS awards Vard Approval in Principle for Jones Act SOV
    Vard Marine Inc. has been awarded ABS Approval in Principle (AiP) t for its design of a Jones Act wind farm service operations vessel (SOV). The AiP is for a customized version

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Economou and Hadjieleftheriadis among winners at Greek Shipping Awards
    George Economou, who has interests spread acrosss shipping, most notably in DryShips' modern fleet of 32 ships including 20 bulkers...
  • Bunker sales reveal progress in sulphur cap transition and compliance
    Large bunkering ports are reportedly well-stocked and shifting smoothly into the new era of global sulphur rules. However, shortages of...
  • Gothenburg terminal aiming to be fossil fuel free in 2020
    The APMT terminal at the Swedish port will switch entirely to renewable energy in 2020
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The View from Athens
    How do the Greek shipowners feel this year has gone and what's keeping them up at night when they look...
  • Load factors: Trade dispute continues to affect transpacific trade
    Service cuts providing a welcome reduction in supply
  • Rising US LNG activity supports Atlantic shipping rates
    LNG shipping rates have relatively weakened in the Pacific, which has seen some shine taken off winter peak on lower...
  • The Interview: Hugo De Stoop
    Mr De Stoop leads one of the largest crude oil tanker companies in the world. Over the past couple of...
  • Low-sulphur surcharges help boost spot rates
    Rates rise on major trade lanes but still remain below last year's levels
  • Port of Montreal gets $300m boost for new container terminal
    Montreal currently receives about 80% of Canada's container traffic with the European Union but a recent trade deal with the...
  • Titan LNG to expand fleet for rising ARA bunker demand
    Titan LNG's third bunker barge 'will be ideal for servicing larger tankers, cruise, container and offshore vessels', says chief technical...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Premium rises not linked to IMO 2020, North Club says | Viewpoint: Logistics log-jam | 'Winning': the...
  • Petredec takes two more 22,000 cu m ethylene ships
    Two exercised optional vessels will be delivered in May and September 2022
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2019
    Ranked by number of vessels under full technical management, Anglo Eastern-Univan and V.Group stay ahead, but Fleet is catching up
  • Top 10 classification societies 2019
    Familiar standings emerge but competition tightens among classification societies in 2019

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Port of Mobile launches search for new CEO
  • Spate of news out of Maersk reflects reinvention pressures
  • Slowing growth darkens outlook for India's public ports
  • Consumers keep wheels on US freight economy
  • Allcargo deal poised to reshape India logistics play

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Pareto powers more 'Prexit' for Diamond S
    Robust trading by Craig Stevenson-led stock allows underwriters to buy more from First Reserve and WL Ross.
  • Hermitage Offshore checks one NYSE box, cited for another
    The Scorpio Group's OSV outfit fails to meet the minimum requirements for market capitalisation and stockholders' equity
  • Dividends a sign of better times, but for whom and for how long?
    Owners do a balancing act when instituting or raising shareholder payouts, but they could benefit from premium valuations and wider investment base
  • Alpha Adriatic corrects reports of shipyard claim against it
    Former Uljanik Plovidba says $22m sum is far higher than the real amount
  • Tanker players fear soft oil demand more than deeper cuts by Opec+
    Trade dispute, slowing global economic growth may points to less oil being moved around in seaborne trade
  • Dof lines up $77m of new equity as it merges $680m of loans
    Restructuring Norwegian OSV owner moves closer to securing financial platform for the future
  • John Fredriksen pumps $40m into Northern Drilling spin-off
    Tycoon takes 11.8% stake in Northern Rig Holding following private placement
  • From taxidermy to taxi drivers: the TW+ Quiz
    A sideways look at the last three months in the weird and wonderful world of shipping
  • DeepOcean wins nine months of subsea work with Equinor
    Equinor has hired DeepOcean to provide subsea services for its assets in Norway next year, starting in the first quarter. DeepOcean to install Equinor boosting station in North Sea Equinor signs up DeepOcean for five years During the nine-month contract, the Norwegian subsea services firm will perform inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) work at Equinor's assets on the Norwegian continen
  • Britannia P&I teams with KP&I to target South Korean owners
    UK club agrees new collaboration that will see it provide cover for partner's larger or more complex claims
  • $600m drillship up for sale again in January
    Sertao set to go under auctioneer's hammer once more in UK
  • Container line Yang Ming sets up shop in China
    New agency subsidiary aimed at increasing shipowner's efficiency
    Court rules Hamburg Sud unit failed to care for cargo in 'ship's sweat' case
  • Softer spot charter market may await LNG owners next summer, broker says
    Sector should prove 'broadly profitable' for shipowners over the next couple of years but with short-term volatility
  • Hydex Storage inks debut order for ro-pax at Hyundai Mipo
    South Korean company wants vessel for route between Incheon and Jeju
  • AET scores $245m shuttle tanker deal from Shell
    Tanker owner to build three new suezmax shuttle tankers against a long-term contract with Shell in Brazil
  • Swire Pacific Offshore to close Swire Seabed operation in Bergen
    Fleet of four IMR and construction vessels to be re-flagged from Norway to Singapore
  • Kuwait latest country to ban single-use plastics onboard ships
    However, Indian plans for similar ban have been delayed until further notice, says Gard P&I club
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation secures LNG charter extension
    Greek owner says lengthened contract is expected to generate some $30m of gross revenues

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • In surprise move, Branson won't sell Virgin stake to AF-KLM
    Airlines insist that decision was mutually agreed
  • Celadon, biggest bankruptcy in truckload history expected by mid-week
    The billion-dollar truckload carrier's failure is one of the largest in industry history.
  • Trekker finds success offering multiple services
    Trekker CEO Josh Kaburick discusses changing the model of his family's trucking company with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller.
  • Maine State Police seize multiple trucks for $75,000 in unpaid tolls
    On Friday Maine State Police seized a total of six tractor-trailers for racking up approximately $75,000 in unpaid toll debt over the past three years. ...
  • Focused Technology Solutions opens new headquarters: Railway Age
    The company sees the new facility as a way to expand and reach its manufacturing goals.
  • FreightWaves is in the holiday spirit: How to receive a free Apple TV 4K
    Santa is sending you an Apple TV 4K this holiday season to keep the FreightTech celebration going! Register for FreightWaves LIVE Atlanta before December 18,...
  • Parcel carriers shine in first peak week
    Top four parcel delivery firms perform well in first week of peak season, ShipMatrix says
  • Watchdog group finds EPA failed in glider kit repeal rule
    Lawmakers call out White House for trying to obstruct OIG probe.
  • Prologis expands in China with multibillion-dollar investments
    Prologis expands Chinese footprint with multi billion dollar investments
  • Removing sting of penalties for US export data errors
    Agriculture shippers and forwarders work with CBP and Census in an effort to eliminate $5,000-$10,000 penalties for minor export data filing errors in the Automated...
  • Outbound tender rejections fall year-over-year, seasonality still at play
    Tepid volumes with an upside breakout in tender rejections
  • Maryland secures funding for double stacking at Baltimore tunnel
    The state has enough funding to allow construction to proceed, but the details are still forthcoming.
  • Transportation Insight acquires LTL broker FreightPros
    Transportation Insight pushes into LTL brokerage with acquisition of FreightPros
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/6
    Trucking Freight Futures end quiet trading session on Thursday while looking for direction.
  • Oil prices surge higher, then fall back, following news of OPEC agreement
    The group is widening its cuts but in the complex math that is OPEC, the announcement sounds more than the actual reductions are likely to...
  • E-commerce poised to influence next surface transportation bill
    E-commerce's role in transforming supply chain logistics should be a factor that Congress considers during the next surface transportation bill authorization.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Gazprom Neft plans launch of distillate-based 0.5% fuel in 2020
    Russian oil major Gazprom Neft plans to supply 0.5% sulfur marine fuel from its Omsk refinery in 2020, company officials said in an interview on the company's website.
  • OPEC+ makes deeper oil cuts, led by Saudi Arabia's surprise
    OPEC, Russia and nine other allies delivered a new production cut deal Friday, just hours after it appeared their pact was close to unravelling.
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour crude premiums tick down amid OPEC output cut decision
    Benchmark cash Dubai and Oman crude premiums fell Friday at the end of the Platts Market on Close assessment process for sour crude, even as OPEC+ announced deeper production cuts for the groups supply output, a large chunk of which is priced against the two benchmarks.
  • European gasoil cracks fall on month amid tepid demand
    The front-month European low sulfur gasoil crack has declined about 6.5% from one month ago, a trend that cash market sources said was likely to attributable to slack regional demand.
  • Petrobras shuns renewable energy despite fossil fuels backlash
    Brazilian state-led oil giant Petrobras remains tightly focused on developing its huge offshore oil and gas resources despite rapidly escalating public concerns over the climate impact from fossil fuels, its chief executive said Friday.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 5.4% on week to 935,000 mt: Insights Global
    Combined stock levels for fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub climbed 51,000 mt or 5.4% to 935,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, according to data from Insights Global, just 26 days before the sulfur cap on marine fuel decreases from 3.5% to 0.5% next year.

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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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