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October 10, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Top Cosco vice president: Carrier costs are down, its up to logistics to cut expenses
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$920m deal to build six 23,764 TEU box ships for Evergreen
  • MSC Isabella, biggest ever box ship to call in the UK
  • UK freight association urges members to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
  • ClassNK warns against dragging out the installation of ballast water treatment systems
  • Ports of Long Beach, LA unveil zero-emission big rigs
  • YRC Freight and BNSF strengthen intermodal commerce
  • Nippon Express to acquire 22pc stake in India's Future Supply Chain Solutions
  • ICAO takes important step forward to reduce carbon emissions from aviation
  • Ukraine Air Alliance's operating certificate is terminated after fatal crash
  • Self-service check-in kiosks for air freight are introduced at Swissport's warehouses

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • IMO 2020 seen having significant impact on container shipping
  • Low emission methanol-fuelled chemical tanker delivered
  • Regulating propulsion power of ships suggested as method to curb emissions
  • SCI Chennai employees amplify efforts during Swachhta Hi Seva programme
  • Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify
  • Technology seen as a must for efficiency & profitability in the shipping industry
  • Coal shipments up at Major Ports
  • SOP with Bangladesh on Chattogram & Mongla ports to reduce logistics cost & time for cargo movement to & from the North-East
  • DGTR notifies to start probe on anti-dumping duty on steel after complaints

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Zurich, Cologne and Leipzig: Supplying Europe
  • LNG train to be tested in Poland
  • DB Schenker expands its logistics capacities
  • Nova Systems wins award
  • Confidence within the global shipping industry on the rise?
  • France: First secure parking wins certificate
  • FIS calls air cargo a "positive momentum" for Europe
  • Drivers and IT staff drive prices up
  • Simpson Spence Young opens office in Dubai
  • Port de Sète runs further services by DFDS
  • Albatros-Express travels to Rotterdam
  • Lemon Queens and Kings freshen up (air) freight business
  • Warehouse designed for e-commerce
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Automotive managers for Street Scooter
  • Yang Ming launches CVK service
  • Alternatively fuelled trucks for sensitive areas
  • Caribbean Airlines: Cargo service to Curaçao

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • LSPs could become the new 'heroes' of a changing apparel industry
  • Maersk launches Egyptian feeder to help UK shippers while AE2 is suspended
  • Volga-Dnepr Group seems set to meet more turbulence as new aircraft arrive
  • New Incoterms will affect letters of credit and delivery locations
  • Rising noodle sales revives debate on Chinese consumer spending
  • Charlotte Bennett appointed Xpediator's first group people director
  • Jane Simpson joins Dover Harbour Board
  • Tech Q&A: Kontainers' Graham Parker expects huge cost savings as freight tech rolls on

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • NYC claims victory against billboard barge company
    Today, the New York City Law Department announced the settlement of a lawsuit against Ballyhoo Media. According to the City, the company had repeatedly violated local laws by displaying Times Square-style billboards
  • CBO: Navy shipbuilding plan would average $31 billion a year
    The U.S. Navy and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seem to just count things differently. Inevitably, the CBO finds that the Navy lowballs the estimated costs of its shipbuilding plans. In
  • Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui collaborate to cut shipping GHG emissions
    Moves to cut shipping's emissions of global greenhouse gases (GHGs) continue to gain powerful support. Today, Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co said they have established a strategic collaboration to accelerate
  • Bourbon: Banks make takeover offer
    A company owned by a group of French banks has made a takeover offer for Bourbon Corporation. As we reported earlier, the offshore services giant sought restructuring protection from the Marseilles Commercial
  • MAN and Kongsberg ink MOU on common data infrastructure
    MAN Energy Solutions has signed an MOU with Kongsberg that will see it investigate the possibility of using Kongsberg Digital's data-infrastructure solution, Vessel Insight, to securely collect and transmit data using MAN

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • Hamburg looks to shore-based power to cut emissions
    The port will spend around $83.5m to power up berthed boxships with electricity from 2023
  • Malta opens ship registry office in Greece
    New office opens in the Maltese embassy in Athens
  • No-deal Brexit threatens UK's maritime legal standing
    While the future relationship between the UK and European Union is still uncertain, leaving the EU without an agreement may...
  • Cargill joins Maersk Tankers and Mitsui for decarbonisation project
    The three companies will collaborate to utilise existing technology and develop new decarbonisation devices as they push the climate change...
  • Cosco Shipping woos forwarders as it clarifies end-to-end strategy
    Cosco Shipping thinks the idea that a few big fish can go about removing all the smaller players that currently...
  • Boxship upsizing continues apace
    On the Asia-northern Europe trade, average capacity has increased to more than 16,000 teu and will likely rise to closer...
  • Innocent passage under threat, says Ecsa chief
    'We are seeing an increase in states using innocent ships and seafarers for political purpose. The European Union should be...
  • Hong Kong's LNG terminal will have capability to supply bunker vessels
    Hong Kong's FSRU is set to begin operations in 2021 and time is running out if parties plan to start...
  • Okeanis buys two suezmax newbuilds from Kyklades
    Okeanis will spend almost $130m to buy the two scrubber-fitted vessels from its chief executive's private company
  • Registry calls for review of IMO's casualty investigation code
    Liberian registry's chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero says blame should not be aimed squarely at flags or owners for failing...
  • Novatek considering Arctic LNG transhipments owing to US sanctions
    Novatek's Arctic LNG export facility is currently serviced by Cosco-affiliated vessels
  • Boxship sector faces IMO 2020 liquidity calls
    Larger boxship players, which are better-placed to pass on higher fuel costs through bunker adjustment factors, may still need the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher | Weak box peak season laid...
  • A&R Logistics partners with US ports to cope with booming export trade in resins
    Construction and development are under way, with a completion date forecast for the fourth quarter of 2020. But completion of...
  • Petronas secures LNG offtake deal with South Korean power producer
    South Korean gas users are now importing LNG directly instead of sourcing the fuel from Kogas
  • ExxonMobil's joint venture signs on JGC consortium for Rovuma LNG
    ExxonMobil has said it will spend $500m on the initial construction phase of Rovuma LNG, which is scheduled to come...
  • DP World completes phase one at Ecuador's Posorja container port
    DP World is responsible for the design, financing, construction and operations of the facility for a period of 50 years...
  • APL steps up rail departures from Los Angeles
    Previously exclusive to shipments on APL's Eagle Express 1, the Eagle Reach Guaranteed rail delivery will be extended to the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • US-China trade war drags air cargo down
  • Port alliance aims to reverse Hong Kong volume slump
  • California court rules ABC test applies retroactively
  • Collaboration drives LA-LB truck turn times to near six-year low
  • NEXT Trucking plans move to zero-emissions fleet
  • DP World aims to speed India's JNPT truck flow via automation
  • Asia sourcing diversity means boost in trade flows
  • Analysts: Prepare for pricier container shipping

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • DryShips shareholders approve plan to go private
    DryShips' investors have shown strong support for George Economou's plan to take the diversified owner off Wall Street, approving it by an overwhelming majority. Almost all 77.8 million voted shares - 98.8% - represented by 90% of all stakeholders on Wednesday approved the previously announced plan of merger entered into 18 August 18. SPII Holdings, privately owned by DryShips chief executive Ge
  • Dry bulk shipping sees higher US soybean exports this year
    "Too early to call the season a success", Bimco chief analyst Peter Sand says
  • Horizon and Kotug launch Canadian joint venture
    Horizon Maritime and Kotug International are joining forces to provide tug and terminal services in Canada. The two companies announced the joint venture, called Kotug Canada, Wednesday. "We are very pleased to partner with the world leaders in sustainable marine towing operations, combining our local experience and expertise to offer Canadian customers a top-notch level of towage services," sai
  • Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer
    The US has sold a North Korean bulker detained in April - but won't say who bought it or for how much. The 27,881-dwt Wise Honest (built 1989) was sold 12 September, according to the US Marshals Service, and was towed from the port of Pago Pago in American Samoa Tuesday. "The US Marshals held a sealed bid auction for the seized vessel" from 31 July to 9 August, a service spokesperson said Wednes
  • Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company of abandoning cargo
    A second shipping company has taken Shanghai-based CTS International Logistics to court, accusing it of abandoning dozens of containers in Hong Kong. Hapag-Lloyd filed a $1.8m lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court Monday. The German line operator's lawyers alleged Chinese government-linked company arranged for the German company to transport of 76 containers reportedly filled with copper ingot fr
  • Financier challenges bulker sale amid month-long standoff
    Four vessels in the fleet of Swiss owner change hands, but one transaction is under fire because the ship allegedly went to an affiliate
  • Michael Webber lays out his LNG deck on marine midstream part of chain
    Rising utilisation will help buoy up freight rates, analyst says
  • VLCC earnings reach 11-year high despite return of Cosco
    Crude tanker rates enjoy further hikes with US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela creating short-term imbalance
  • Bulker stocks rise amid China trade deal news
    Bulker stocks have taken an upward swing amid news Wednesday that China may be open to a trade deal if the US stops implementing more tariffs. The Asian country would accept a partial deal if President Donald Trump ceases the taxes on Chinese imports, Bloomberg has reported. Since the trade tussle's early 2018 beginning, US has imposed tariffs on $550bn in Chinese imports while China has taxed $
  • CMA CGM at vanguard of liner gas charge
    French giant leads pack with more than 20 vessels as lines turn to gas
  • Teekay Shuttle Tankers is first Western company to complete green bond placement
    Teekay Shuttle Tankers (TST) has become the first Western shipping company to complete a placement of green bonds, which will partly finance four newbuildings. Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option The Oslo-listed company today placed $125m in senior unsecured green bonds, which will be listed o
  • Dr Peters down to last tanker as Moundreas swoops for VLCC
    German vessel fetches $22m from Greek owner as tanker sales continue in hot market
  • TradeWinds survey: main bunkering hubs well prepared for IMO 2020
    In January 2020, 18 of the world's largest bunkering ports generally can supply HSFO, MGO and LSFO, according to a TradeWinds Knowledge survey
  • Grimaldi: shipyard talks for ropax duo are 'very advanced'
    The Grimaldi Group is set to raise its newbuilding programme to 19 ropax, ro-ro and pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels. Italy's largest shipowner will shortly place orders for two new ice-class ropax vessels, managing director Emanuele Grimaldi told the Euromed convention in Sicily. Grimaldi blasts speculation by refiners ahead of IMO 2020 Talks with three shipyards that are interested i
  • Hoe Leong plots shipping exit as it sells OSV duo
    Singapore-listed group offloading vessels as part of restructuring deal with lender UOB.
  • Oltmann linked to Performance boxship buy
    German owner said to have acquired Greek owner's ship in $20m deal
  • Mitsui joins Cargill and Maersk Tankers to trial green shipping technologies
    The collaboration ultimately aims to produce its own off-the-shelf solutions that can be used by others.
  • Norway heads to court over Tsakos tanker collision
    Trial next year will decide who bears responsibility for catastrophic accident that sank frigate
  • Ship blazes need legal response to be stopped - Grimaldi
    Italian owner argues rules are needed for dangerous cargoes in containers and tests on batteries in electric cars
  • Shipping equities to hibernate for some time yet, owners say
    Heavyweight owners are singing the blues about the current state of their affair with equity markets
  • Cyprus celebrates shipping prowess but threats lurk
    As island expands its maritime hub, costs are rising and old problems with Turkey fester
  • TradeWinds study: Shell most aggressive in decarbonisation among charterers
    Energy major is assembling a chartered fleet of at least 18 tankers that can run on LNG
  • Grounded car carrier's hull insured for $87m
    Golden Ray's insured value exceeds market value, according to analysts
  • Canopius-AmTrust syndicate merger creates top-five force
    Canopius' market share at Lloyd's of London speciality market has been expanded by the consolidation of two major underwriting platforms
  • Don Harrell re-emerges at Willis Re as underwriters find jobs in market rebound
    Leading marine specialists who found themselves out of work in market cutbacks are back
  • Ex-Eimskip CEO tries to end antitrust probe after nine years
    Gylfi Sigfusson fails in first attempt to halt investigation he claims has violated his human rights
  • No crew found in Bourbon Rhode search after 'distress' signal
    Vessels investigate source of signal to no avail following anchor-handler sinking
  • Passengers protest on NCL cruiseship
    Cancelled trips and unsanitary conditions prompt furious passengers to take action
  • EA Technique reveals order for tanker trio
    China's Ningbo Zhenhe and its own yard building vessels for Petco contract
  • Chief officer dies after mooring line snaps
    Another seafarer injured during accident on cargoship in Spain
  • Okeanis confirms declaration of Alafouzos suezmax options
    Oslo-listed owner pressing ahead with tanker order at Hyundai Samho
  • Banks offer to take over restructuring Bourbon
    Shares suspended in Paris until commercial court completes analysis of options for OSV company
  • Hafnia 'contemplating' listing on Oslo Stock Exchange
    BW Group-controlled owner has retained financial advisors, but releases few other details
  • Malaysia's Kasi targets LNG bunkering vessel simulator training
    Sabah-based company looks to take advantage of growing fleet of vessels in Asia
  • Carnival breaks ground on Japan's 'first cruise terminal'
    Sasebo facility set to open in middle of 2020 under 20 year deal with cruise giant

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • John Larkin switches gears to private equity (with video)
    A veteran investment banker in the transportation & logistics sectors, Larkin changed his focus to private equity.
  • Super Typhoon Hagibis still eyeing Japan this weekend
    Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches.
  • General Motors lays off another 615 workers at two auto factories in Mexico
    The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors (GM) continues to take a toll on its Mexico-based facilities. GM announced October 7 it was...
  • Choptank and Syfan: Trucker Tools improved visibility at an affordable cost
    The visibility solution takes workload off the brokers and Smart Capacity lets them cover freight faster.
  • Week 40 picks up where third quarter left off
    Carloads on the railroads remained under water in the first week of the fourth quarter 2019. Intermodal weakness will be in the spotlight as third...
  • Arkansas trucking company owner charged in human trafficking case
    The owner of an Arkansas-based trucking company has been charged with rape, patronizing a victim of human trafficking and sexual indecency with a child, according...
  • American Airlines to resume Boeing 737 MAX service in January
    American Airlines [NYSE: AAL]said it expects to begin phasing in the Boeing 737 MAX into service by mid-January, nearly nine months after aviation authorities grounded...
  • Shift to first
    Influential Woman in Trucking finalist Jodie Teuton is the first woman to chair the American Truck Dealers Association.
  • Trump administration to consider mirrorless trucks
    DOT safety group seeks comment on replacing rearview mirrors with cameras.
  • CBP grounds import of fake Air Jordans
    Customs and Border Protection officers said the counterfeit footwear, which was recently seized at the L.A./Long Beach seaport complex, was mis-declared as "napkins."
  • Commentary: What opportunities exist for tech startups in food supply chains?
    Since writing about the challenges ahead for food supply chains, I have been thinking about how perishable foods and other items are transported from one...
  • ATA's Spear sees other ways to pay for infrastructure in the next decade
    The American Trucking Associations urges a federal fuel tax increase to pay for infrastructure improvements, but ATA President Chris Spear sees that approach evolving in...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/9
    Freight futures looking beyond the East region for some direction on Tuesday.
  • UPS widens net in new partnership to reach small to midsize retailers
    Shippo's 35,000 businesses can now easily create an account with UPS and those customers can receive its discounted daily shipping rates of up to 55%.
  • Port of Los Angeles OKs report for West Basin Container Terminal
    Port of Los Angeles approves environmental plan for terminal that accounts for 17% of its container volume.
  • IATA: Slowdown in airfreight demand accelerated in August
    The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that overall global demand for airfreight declined at a faster rate in August than July, contracting 3.9% compared...
  • Major snowstorm plowing through northern Rockies
    Early season heavy snow, blizzard conditions slamming northern Rockies, northern Plains for next few days.
  • EC investigating Boeing-Embraer joint venture
    Deal is clone of Airbus-Bombardier tie-up
  • Today's Pickup: 'Stink fruit' cargo spoiled an Air Canada flight
    Pilots donned oxygen masks and returned to Vancouver after shipment of durian filled the 767 with the fruit's notoriously noxious aroma.
  • UPS to add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over next 3 years
    UPS will add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over the next three years as part of an agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, which will supply the...
  • Analysts lowering estimates heading into earnings season - what to watch for
    Third quarter 2019 is likely to see another step down in earnings expectations for the year. Equity analysts have been busy lowering estimates on many...
  • TMS or MTS? Why shippers no longer have to choose
    At one point, if companies wanted goods to move, they had to either invest in an expensive transportation management system, or turn over their operation...
  • Beyond Stevens, a report lays out tough times for drivers operating in Permian Basin
    New pipelines are proving bad news for truckers, according to this RBN Energy report.
  • Port Report: Resin exports to grow with new Charleston warehouse
    Houston still the main gateway for resin shippers, but other Southeast ports growing as well.
  • Truckstop.com and Schneider complete 'Book It Now' pilot
    Brokers will be able to offer core carriers guaranteed freight and rates at the click of a button.
  • China establishes yet another freight train route to Europe that is over 7,000 miles long
    The Chinese city of Yiwu has announced a new freight train route to Belgium's Liege, with trains expected to finish the journey in about 20...
  • 2 U.S. plants to become victims of Continental's transformation
    Continental AG released its strategy to ensure its sustainability for future generations, and it involves closing several plants over the next six years, as it...
  • BiTA welcomes logistics real estate leader Prologis
    Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
  • All in the family
    AGT Global Logistics founder Angela Eliacostas credits the success of her company to values ingrained in childhood.
  • Rush Enterprises appoints Elaine Mendoza as first female board director
    Rush Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA) recently announced the appointment of Elaine Mendoza as a new independent member of its board of directors. Mendoza becomes the...
  • Truckstop.com loads, capacity now available within Axele system
    Users of Axele by Optym now have access to Truckstop.com's loadboard within the Axele system thanks to a new integration.
  • Maersk: Shippers will only pay for IMO 2020 'cost recovery'
    Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Spanish Repsol's Q3 oil, gas production rises 3% on year to 712,000 boe/d
  • Yamal LNG tankers impacted by US sanctions 'operating normally': Novatek CFO
    "It is up to the owners of the tankers to resolve the issue," Gyetvay said.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Evrasia Bunker to supply 0.5%S at Novorossiisk in Nov
    This comes as the IMO 2020 rules is less than three months away.

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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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