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March 11, 2019

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CMA CGM enhances its Europe to Indian Ocean & Australia offering Yang Ming receives two 14,220 TEU box ships built at Imabari yard in Japan Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 15,000 TEU ship to natural gas with MAN solution US port of Long Beach hails progress of US-China trade talks UK truckers may get temporary permit-free access to EU in a no-deal Brexit Singapore to trial e-bills of lading to speed up cargo clearance at port RCL launches new service from Port Klang to Calcutta next week New logistics centre to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer programme Cargolux takes stand against disturbing rise in trafficking of lion bones Industry veteran Rob Coretz joins ATSG board of directors

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MARCH 10, 2019
BIFA issues warning about the perils of containers abandoned overseas IRClass wins key order for providing classification services for 8 shallow water ASW corvettes for Indian Navy DCI strategically divested to 4 Major Ports Indonesia looks to strengthen ties with India Nitin Gadkari inaugurates multipurpose berths 14 & 16 at Deendayal Port THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PORT REFORMS - A CONTEMPORARY REVIEW Lift & Shift successfully transports & delivers the heaviest & widest crude & vacuum columns on Indian roads Cabinet approves scheme to rebate State & Central embedded taxes to support textile sector Last date for filing annual return in GST for 2017-18 extended up to June 30

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2019 now offers +4%

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MARCH 8, 2019
Cancelling charters and returning hired ships early will cost K Line ¥560bn Logistics set up for 'a fall of catastrophic proportions' in a no-deal Brexit CMA CGM and MSC to cooperate on Europe-Australia service Air cargo: it's time to shape up and shatter those glass ceilings Forwarders need not fear Maersk's 'one-stop shop' ambitions, says CEO Video captures Amazon Air freighter in final seconds before fatal crash Jon Panzer new senior VP for technology and strategic planning at Union Pacific Supply chain radar: Amazon and its massive logistics plan - here's the only dirty number that matters right now

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MARCH 8, 2019
World Bank program aims to fast-track offshore wind in developing countries The World Bank Group has launched a new program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries. The World Bank and sister organization IFC (International Finance Corporation) will help Damen delivers two FCS 2206 Fast Crew Suppliers Dubai based offshore services specialist Seaways International has taken delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206 in a hand-over ceremony held March 4 at Damen Shipyards Singapore. Seaways International, which Eletson to retrofit Wärtsilä BWMS fleetwide Piraeus, Greece, based operator Eletson is to retrofit its entire fleet with Wärtsilä's Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). A total of 23 product oil, chemical, and LPG carriers in the Eletson fleet MARAD: $19.6 million available for Small Shipyard Grants According to a notice published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Maritime Administration, $19.6 million is currently available under the Small Shipyard Grant program. The grants are available "for capital and

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MARCH 8, 2019
GasLog Partners drops down another LNG carrier Shell charter set to bring seven years of additional cash flow, with an optional further five years Impact of French customs action on ports eases Logistics firm says delays have fallen from 10 hours earlier this week to three-and-a-half hours now for cross-Channel traffic from... Rio Tinto bauxite mine in Australia fully commissioned The Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland cost $1.9bn and will produce 22.8m tonnes per year with options for more UK logistics providers consider post-Brexit options Companies are looking at ways to reduce the number of times that goods are actually being transferred between the UK... CEVA acquisition raises the bar, says Saadé CMA CGM, which launched a public tender offer for the shares it does not own in CEVA last month, has... Yilport gets investment boost for Swedish container terminal Operations from the new terminal at the port of Gävle are slated to start at the back end of 2020 The Lloyd's List Podcast: Consolidation, costs and how to capitalise on shipping's talent Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Indian Ocean's piracy risk zone reduced The move comes after discussions between a number of industry representative organisations, including BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, Intercargo... Hyundai Heavy signs deal with Korea Development Bank for DSME takeover Deal has to be approved by competition authorities in other shipbuilding nations, with the results of the process expected by... Indonesia approves LNG exports to Singapore Four cargo loads will be exported next year and thereafter 16 annually through to 2025. The LNG price will be... Maersk tells customers to 'keep calm' about Brexit The world's largest carrier has urged customers to be prepared for a Brexit on World Trade Organisation terms Daily Briefing 'Broken' banking system leaves gap for new ship finance crowd \| Liner carriers warned of cheap Chinese leasing funds \|... Enterprise's new export terminal nears completion The Enterprise Hydrocarbon Terminal expansion will increase the ability to export LPG by another 30% Box shipping should focus on real issues, says SeaIntelligence chief Container lines should not be overly concerned with misguided challenges when there are enough real ones to go around Interoperability seen as critical to smart box adoption If carrier customers want to use tracking services on all the lines they ship with, a common standard must be...

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MARCH 8, 2019
Carriers urged to focus on service; not overextend reach Navis aims at small terminals with Octopi acquisition Charters mitigate megaproject cargo risk FMC Chairman Khouri loses 'acting' designation NY-NJ eyes barge routes for 2019 launch

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MARCH 8, 2019
Khouri to chair US FMC Michael Khouri has been named the permanent chairman of the US Federal Maritime Commission. President Donald Trump announced the move Thursday, promoting Khouri to the post that he had been holding in an acting role for the last two years. "I thank President Trump for his expression of confidence. I believe it reflects support for the great work that the entire [Federal Maritime Commission] team Saade hails LNG 'the way forward' for liner sector CMA CGM's focus on LNG is about 'saving the planet,' chairman and CEO says. Sinokor tipped for sale of VLCC to China's Kunlun Sinokor Merchant Marine is tipped to have executed a profitable asset play on a VLCC that was in its fleet for less than two years. Another low-key shipowner, China's Kunlun Holdings, is reported to be the buyer as it rapidly builds up its veteran VLCC fleet. Sinokor linked to MR product tanker sextet at Hyundai Mipo Brokers connect Sinokor Merchant Marine VLCC to Kunlun Shipping Multiple ship Union forces flag change for ESL Finland's ESL Shipping has decided to reflag a newbuilding after union pressure. ESL's new bulkers hit by "serious technical problems" The 23,650-dwt cargoship Haaga (built 2018) was registed in Finland, after being moved from the Portuguese flag as a part of a deal with its union. The change took place on Friday in Kokkola, Finland "We found a constructive solution with unions and are proud t Centrofin linked to third Formosa tanker buy Greece's Centrofin is believed to have bought yet another tanker from Taiwan's Formosa Plastics. London-based brokers say the 74,900-dwt FPMC P Fortune (built 2009) is heading the Greek company's way, at a price of about $16.1m. At the same time, Eastern Pacific is linked to sistership vessel FPMC P Eagle, also for $16.1m. Formosa Plastics Marine mulls sale of entire LR1 tanker fleet TradeWinds Diana Shipping fixes cape with Cargill Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to make several million dollars off the deal. Livanos drops down LNG carrier in $214m deal for GasLog system Peter Livanos' GasLog is dropping down another of its LNG carriers in a $214m deal. The 174,000-cbm GasLog Glasgow (built 2016) is now the property of affiliate GasLog Partners, the companies announced jointly Friday morning. "We continue to execute on our strategy of dropping vessels into GasLog Partners in order to recycle capital back to GasLog to fund our capital programme," GasLog chief exe Caspian Shipping books tankers in Baku Azerbaijan state owner Caspian Shipping has ordered two more tankers at the domestic Baku Shipyard. Brokers said the 7,875-dwt chemical and product carriers will be delivered in 2021. The company has been saying for months that an order for two tankers and two ro-ros was imminent at the government-owned yard. Caspian Shipping to add 50 vessels by 2025 No price was been revealed for the latest Korea Line scraps capesize Korea Line has sold another capesize bulker for demolition. Scrap brokers say the 148,000-dwt Goonzaran (built 1994) has gone as is in Korea for $421 per ldt or $7.4m. The ship is due for special survey in December this year. Korea Line did not respond to requests for comments. Earlier this week TradeWinds reported that Berge Bulk had sold the 289,000-dwt bulker Berge Denali (built 1992) for s Solomon Trader's previous reef grounding revealed The bulker leaking fuel on to a Solomon Islands reef previously ran aground in Australia's Great Barrier Reef under another name. Shipping databases show the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), now owned by King Trader, is the former Doric Chariot, which got stuck on Piper Reef hauling coal from Mackay to India in 2002. Resolve Marine to attempt salvage of Solomon Trader Solomon Trader: "cr China predicts weak coastal shipping markets in 2019 According to the Ministry of Transport's outlook, the container, crude and crude shipping sectors are likely to see weaker earnings. Indian Ocean piracy high-risk area reduced The round table group of international shipping associations has reduced the area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean classified as "high risk" for piracy. Bimco, the International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko and Intercargo, plus the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), have issued new advice to vessel operators as a result. Three crew kidnapped from tanker off Guinea The move reflects t Remontowa selling cancelled MPP duo Poland's Remontowa shipyard is trying to sell two multipurpose (MPP) cargoships cancelled by their previous owner. The 2,900-dwt, 108-teu Agnethe Arctica and Jonathan Arctica were part of an order contracted in 2013 by Greenland's Royal Arctic Line (RAL). Caterpillar auctioning arrested tanker UK court auctions Murmansk bulker detained after grounding This included a 606-teu boxship and two sm Liner delay leaves shelves empty in Hawaii Some shelves are bare in Hawaiian food shops following shipping delays. AP reported residents taking photos of empty dairy sections on Oahu in recent days. Matson continues to feel effects from rival in Guam Hawaii-mainland container line Matson confirmed this week that deliveries had fallen behind schedule because of a combination of bad weather and mechanical problems on vessels, according to OSG logs quarterly loss as revenue slides Overseas Shipholding Group was in the red in final quarter of the year. The Tampa-based Jones Act player posted a $5.2m loss for the fourth quarter, a $0.05 per share loss and a year-over-year decline of $58.8m. Despite the quarterly deficit, OSG logged a $13.5m profit for the full year, down from $56m in 2017. Overseas Shipholding ties up $325m loan OSG extends litany of American Shipping cha Siem Offshore clinches three-year subsea frame deal Norway's Siem Offshore has won a three-year frame agreement for one of its subsea support ships. It said the deal with an unnamed contractor involves the 5,300-dwt Siem Spearfish (built 2014). The vessel has already begun operations for the new client. European Commission keeps the door open for Alang's shipbreakers Policy officer says EC has not ruled out Indian shiprecyclers, and dialogue continues with two Alang-based yards that were rejected after first inspection Magseis Fairfield CFO resigns The CFO of Oslo-listed Magseis Fairfield has quit. The survey ship company said it had been notified by Tom Henrik Sundby of his decision to resign. He has been replaced by Kevin Crosby on an interim basis. Crosby was previously CFO at Fairfield Geo Technologies. "We are grateful for Tom Henrik's contribution to Magseis Fairfield's growth and development into an ocean bottom seismic technology Newcomer Hunan Ocean Lines orders boxship double Chinese company Hunan Ocean Container Lines has made its debut with an order for a feedership duo at a domestic yard. Brokers said the company has contracted two 653-teu vessels at the greenfield Hunan Jinhang Shipbuilding facility. Delivery is set for 2021, but no price was given for the deal. Clarksons lists the vessels as the only ones in the fleet of the Hunan company. They also appear to Uljanik Plovidba reveals 3 Maj ship contract claim Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba is requesting mediation over a 2009 deal for four ships to be built at domestic yard 3 Maj. The tanker and bulker company said it had applied to the County General Attorney Office in Rijeka in relation to an HRK 80m ($12.1m) compensation claim arising from a cooperation agreement between the two companies dated 21 January that year. Brodosplit: expenses must b Trafigura moves for TNG MRs Croatia's Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has been linked to new MR charter deals with trader Trafigura. The shipowner announced a 12-month contract for an unnamed vessel earlier on Friday, starting in the middle of March at about $16,000 per day. It said only that the counterparty was a "prominent charterer". Shipbroking sources identified Trafigura as the company behind the deal for the 49,00 Interislander going for ro-pax newbuildings New Zealand's KiwiRail is eyeing up newbuildings to replace ageing Interislander ferries. Three elderly ships will get the chop, with two new vessels coming into service by 2024. The vessels facing the axe are the 360-pax Aratere (built 1998), the 1,650-pax Kaitaki (built 1995) and the 252-pax Kaiarahi (built 1998). KiwiRail acting chief executive Todd Moyle told Stuff: "Two new ferries will ca Maersk: keep calm and prepare for Brexit Maersk Line has issued a plea for its customers to remain calm ahead of Brexit - but also advised them to stay informed. With the UK potentially leaving the European Union on 29 March, it said clients could be affected by two scenarios. Bungled Brexit ferry contracts cost UK $44m The first is that trade between the UK and the EU will no longer be treated as taking place within the same economic Boxes topple on K Line boxship Containers have toppled over in rough weather on a K Line boxship off the US. The 8,614-teu Helsinki Bridge (built 2012) was heading into Wilmington from Boston when the incident occurred, port spokeswoman Bethany Welch told WWAY3 TV. US Coast Guard chief petty officer Jeremy Thomas said the ship had hit bad weather. The total number of affected containers was not yet known. Thomas said the sh Riots and new CEO for DSME as HHI merger sealed The contract for the acquisition of DSME by South Korean rival Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) was signed on Friday amid protests in Seoul. The deal sees Korea Development Bank (KDB) sell its majority holding of 55.7% in DSME, worth more than KRW 2trn ($1.78bn), to form a shipbuilding giant with a 20% share of the worldwide newbuilding market. DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep "offers to resign" Mega-merg Change at the top for Aussie FSRU developer AIE Company says project has also entered the last stage of preparation for the final investment decision. Union cargo crane crackdown threatens delays at Longview ILWU inspectors come in for criticism for overzealous enforcement of inspection regime. Australia's Port of Mackay looks to grow PCTC trade Port looks to diversify cargoes beyond agricultural and coal with investment in ro-ro.

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MARCH 8, 2019
Concerns aired about long-term effect of tariffs There are worries that the U.S. may be seen as an unreliable source of commodities such as soybeans. CBP struggles to fill officer ranks The time to hire for the agency currently takes about 300 days, with less than 3 percent of applicants successfully completing the hiring process. Carriers blank 10 sailings on Asia-North America trade Deutsche Post DHL's annual EBIT falls 15.5 percent Trump designates Khouri FMC chairman OOIDA wants proposed underride guard mandate braked Yang Ming launches two more 14,000-TEU ships Infranode invests $42.25 million in Port of Gävle expansion

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MARCH 8, 2019
South Korea overtakes China as No. 2 destination for US crude in 2018: EIA Mexico's CFE seeks up to 4.35 million barrels of 3.5% fuel oil Cheniere, Sinopec in talks for long-term LNG supply contract: executive Singapore residue stocks fall to one-month low of 20 mil barrels on lower imports ARA stocks fall 9% on active arbitrage east, Saudi demand surfaces: PJK External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC More US oil may flow to India as Trump strives to tilt trade balance "The withdrawal of preferential treatment will impact $5 billion-$6 billion worth of exports to the US," CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi said.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

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

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

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.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

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%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

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.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

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